Dance Party at Horne Square Thursday, July 14

Like to Salsa dance--or want to learn?

Then, Horne Square downtown is the place to be Thursday evening, July 14. The Clayton Downtown Development Association (CDDA) is sponsoring a "Downtown Clayton Dance Party" from 7 to 9 pm hosted by local dance instructor Raquel Williams.

“We wanted to do something a little different to promote downtown Clayton in the middle of summer,” said CDDA Promotion Committee Chair Debbie Romano.

Williams, the owner of DPM Studios, will offer Salsa lessons on the Square from 7:15 to 7:45 pm for just $5 per person for those who want them, then crank up the dancing music.

“The Salsa dance lesson will be easy to learn and fun! We invite families, singles and couples of all ages to attend this event,” Williams said. “We are growing as a dance community here in Clayton. Many students are using dance as a fitness alternative and as a social means to meet new people. This public event is sure to bring those who love dancing together as well as those who want to try dancing for the first time.”

Refreshments available at the dance party include Pelican Sno-balls, DD&J’s Kettle Corn, Sangria, beer, wine and soft drinks.

Today's Salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences. Salsa is typically a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing (suelta), and Rueda de Casino, where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine, choreography and freestyle.

For more information, please contact the CDDA at 553-1545 or DPM Studios at 655-5346--or email to claytondowntown@gmail.com