No classes week of September 5th to September 12th
Sep 05, 2010
There will be no classes the week of September 5th to September 12th. Classes will resume on Monday September 13. Looking forward to a great fall!...    

Tuesday Latin Dance schedule
Sep 01, 2010
The votes are in! We have set up the schedule for Tuesdays according to your favorite dances. Thanks for the input!...    

Sunday evening classes
Sep 01, 2010
We would love to hear from you! We will be having a Sunday evening class at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet starting in late September and need your input. We were thinking of doing a technique class. What do you think? Let us know and watch the schedule. Thank you!...    

So You Think You Can Dance
Aug 11, 2010
Miriam Larici is creating one more Tango Choreography for FOX "So You Think You Can Dance". On air Wednesday, August 11th at 7/C - 8PM in LA...FUN!!!!!!! :) ...    

So You Think You Can Dance
Aug 04, 2010
Our good friend Miriam Larici is doing choreography on "So You Think You Can Dance" on Wednesday August 4th on FOX at 8pm Eastern 7pm Central. Check it out!...    

Argentine Tango workshops in Fond du Lac
Jun 27, 2010
This Sunday we will have two workshops at the Shut Up And Dance studio at 325 Winnebago Drive in Fond du Lac. Milonga workshop from 4 to 5:30pm. Tango workshop from 5:30 to 7pm. Each workshop is $15 and there will be a dance party to follow! For more info, visit http://www.shutupanddance.org/...    

Waltz & Foxtrot summer series
Jun 17, 2010
We will be offering a six-week waltz and foxtrot series for couples beginning on June 17 2010. Please visit our lessons page for details....    

Kids ballroom classes in Minocqua
Jun 12, 2010
We will be offering kids ballroom classes at the Minocqua Dance studio on Saturdays beginning June 12th. Please visit our lessons page for details....    

Abbotsford Spanish Club lessons
May 20, 2010
We are excited to have a salsa and samba workshop this Thursday with the Abbbotsford High School Spanish Club! The fun starts at 6pm....    

Argentine Tango on Wednesdays
May 12, 2010
Beginning May 12, tango class will be on Wednesdays. Class is from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. Hope to see you there!...    

Luther College Argentine Tango workshops
May 08, 2010
Saturday May 8th, we will be teaching Argentine Tango workshops at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The first workshop is 11am to 12:30pm (Tango basics) and the second is from 12:45pm to 2:15pm (milonga). Write us for more info. Hope you can join us! We are so excited!!!...    

Special needs dance classes
Apr 16, 2010
On April 16th and 22nd, respectively, we will be teaching two dance classes for special needs students at Wausau East High School in advance of their Special Prom on April 30th. We are so excited!...    

Kids ballroom classes
Apr 10, 2010
We are so excited to be offering kids ballroom classes at the Woodson YMCA! Classes start Saturday April 10th at 11am in the upstairs fitness studio. For more info, please contact the YMCA at 845-2177. It's going to be a lot of fun! ...    

Elements of Great Design
Apr 07, 2010
We will be performing at the Grand Theater on Arts Block as part of the "Elements of Great Design" show. There are two shows; one at 2pm and the second at 7pm. See you there!...    

New Waltz and Foxtrot classes
Mar 22, 2010
We have new smooth dances starting at the end of March at both YMCAs. Please check out our lessons page for details. Two great dances that you can use for life!...    

Free class at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Mar 20, 2010
This Saturday from 12 to 1:30pm we will be offering a free samba class at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. The museum is located at Franklin and 12th Street in Wausau. Hope to see you there!...    

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum dance programs
Mar 16, 2010
We will be offering three classes at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum during the week of March 16th. Tuesday March 16th-ages 5-7 4:30-6pm Thursday March 18th-ages 8-12 4:30-6pm Saturday March 20th-ages 13-adult. We look forward to seeing you there!...    

Tango workshops & milonga in Fond du lac March 13
Mar 13, 2010
We will be back at Shut Up and Dance for a great time! The fun starts at 4pm. Please see our events page for details!...    

Argentine Tango workshops in Fond du Lac
Feb 28, 2010
We will be offering beginning and intermediate Argentine Tango workshops on Sunday February 28th at the Shut Up and Dance studio. We will post the times and details soon....    

New classes
Feb 11, 2010
Please visit our Lessons page to see our new classes for March 2010!...    

Badger State Games
Feb 06, 2010
We have been invited to judge the figure skating events at the Greenheck Fieldhouse as part of the Badger State Games. The Badger State Games are in the Wausau area the weekend of February 4th to February 7th. Good luck competitors!...    

New classes
Feb 01, 2010
In February, we will be starting new classes. Thursday evenings we will be at the Mosinee Elementary School doing a six-week waltz/hustle series. Rumba and West Coast swing for Tuesdays and East Coast Swing on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please check out our Lessons page for more info....    

Fon du Lac Argentine Tango workshops
Jan 24, 2010
We will be conducting two workshops in Fon du Lac on Sunday January 24th at the Shut Up and Dance studio. The first workshop is at 3pm for intermediate level dancers and the second workshop is at 4:30pm for beginners. The workshops will be followed by a dance party hosted by Julie Wilson. Email us for more info. Thanks Julie!...    

Father Daughter Dance lessons
Jan 23, 2010
We will be giving waltz lessons on Saturday January 23rd and 30th from 11:00 to 11:30am at the downtown YMCA in advance of the Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance. Girls ages 3-12 and their Fathers. Register at the Woodson YMCA....    

Fond du Lac workshops cancelled
Jan 23, 2010
We were so hoping to travel to Fond du Lac tomorrow but the weather is forecasted to produce icy roads changing to snow for central Wisconsin. Therefore, we regret to inform you that the Argentine Tango workshops scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled for February 28th at Julie Wilson's Shut Up and Dance studio. This is not only for our safety but for other students who were planning to travel a good distance....    

Latin dancing at Rib Mountain Elementary
Jan 15, 2010
We are so excited to be teaching Latin dancing at the Rib Mountain Elementary School. The opportunity to work with children is always a blessing. It's going to be FUN!...    

Happy New Year!
Jan 01, 2010
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”...    

2010
Jan 01, 2010
Buon anno! Bonne année! ¡Feliz año nuevo! Gott Nytt År! Ein gutes neues Jahr! Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku! Happy new year! ...    

Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2009
Veselé Vianoce a šťastný nový rok 2010 !!! Merry Christmas and happy new year 2010 !!! Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo 2010 !!! Frohe Weihnachten und frohes neues Jahr 2010 !!! Joyeux Noël¡! Καλά Χριστούγεννα¡! Mutlu Noeller¡!...    

"Dancing with the Eau Claire Stars"
Sep 21, 2009
A big Thank You goes out to Wayne, Shelly and everyone at the Eau Claire Children's Theatre. We were honored to come and judge such a wonderful, well organized event. Looking forward to next year! Congratulations to Jessica Cather and Frank Moran!...    

New website
Sep 21, 2009
We are currently working on a new website: www.worlddanceartistry.com Keep an eye out as we will gradually change from this website to the new one. We will announce the final changes. Our schedule will continue to be posted on www.juliaandtodd.com....    

Argentine Tango
Sep 09, 2009
Tango class next week will be on Thursday September 17th. The following week we will begin our Friday night tango classes (Sept. 25). Thursday and Friday's classes will begin at 7:30pm at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet....    

Fiesta Finale at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Aug 30, 2009
Join us on Sunday August 30th from noon to 4:00pm at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art museum for the "Fiesta Finale." We will be playing all varieties of music to dance to in the south end of the parking lot under a canopy. We will also do a few dance lessons. Activities for the kids, it's free and it will be loads of fun!...    

Salsa Among The Treetops
Jul 28, 2009
Thank you to all who came to our salsa class on Tuesday! Please continue to enjoy the museum, as it has a lot to offer. Sunday August 30th from 12-4pm is the closing party. Hope you can make it! Here is a link to the group class picture http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2211202&l=41b8c2fb82&id=565823564...    

"So You Think You Can Dance"
Jul 08, 2009
Be sure to watch Wednesday's episode on FOX as Miriam and Leonardo will be on the show doing choreography for the contestants. Yay!...    

No classes week of June 21-27
Jun 21, 2009
If we haven't already informed you, please forgive the short notice. We will have no classes the week of June 21-27 but will resume classes the following week starting June 28th....    

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Jun 19, 2009
Please join us on Friday June 19th at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum from 5-7pm for mini dance lessons to coincide with the opening of two new exhibits, "Jungles' and "American Ruins.' It will be a lovely evening and another opportunity to dance. We look forward to seeing you there! Any questions, feel free to send us an e-mail....    

Practilonga Friday April 24th
Apr 19, 2009
We will be having a practilonga (practice milonga) at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet this Friday April 24th from 8-9:30pm. The cost is $5 per person. Hope to see you there!...    

Thank you!!!
Apr 06, 2009
We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the big tango weekend. Thanks so much to Miriam and Leonardo, who have inspired us all. Also, thanks to the other performers, Choua, Nan & Dan, and the wonderful Wausau West tango group!!! Because of you, it was a very special weekend. Our hearts are with you and we can't wait to see you again........    

Miriam & Leonardo workshop schedule
Feb 26, 2009
Friday April 3 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Technique (walking, abrazo, posture, pivot, etc) (also possible for singles) (all levels) 8:45 - 10:15 pm: Interaction between couples & improvisational skills (all levels) Saturday April 4 1:30 - 3:00 pm: Playing with the giro as the base of your tango (beg/int) 3:15 - 4:45 pm: Enrosques (int) Sunday April 5 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Barridas & llevadas (int) 1:45 - 3:15 pm Sacadas (adv) Workshop pricing: All (6 workshops): $110 5 workshops: $95 4 workshops: $80 3 workshops: $65 2 workshops: $45 1 workshops: $25 Miriam & Leonardo are also available for private lessons Thursday April 2 through Sunday April 5th. ...    

2nd Annual Dinner Dance Show schedule & details
Feb 26, 2009
6:00 - 11:00 pm: Dinner, Dance & Showcase Peking restaurant (downtown Wausau's Landmark building) 221 Scott St Wausau 6:00 pm: Cocktails 6:30 pm: Dinner 8:00 - 11:00 pm Dancing with music by DJ Todd 9:00 - 9:30 pm: Showcase with several guest performances featuring Miriam & Leonardo Dinner, dance & show price: $35 Dance & show only: $25 Dinner will be family style with egg rolls, sweet & sour pork, pepper steak, chicken kew, fragrant shrimp and includes a dinner beverage. The Peking offers excellent Chinese food! We anticipate the workshops and Dinner, Dance & Show to be a sellout so please make your reservations in advance! ...    

Miriam Larici Leonardo Barrionuevo
Feb 09, 2009
NBC's Superstars of Dance Champions Miriam and Leonardo will be coming to Wausau for workshops the weekend of April 4th. There will also be a dance with special performances highlighted by Miriam and Leonardo. Watch for details! Here is a link to Miriam and Leo's website www.miriamlaricitango.com...    

Watch Miriam Larici on NBC Sunday January 4th!
Jan 01, 2009
NBC is airing a program called "Superstars of Dance" beginning this Sunday at 8pm. Please check your local listings. Miriam is one of our tango mentors and we performed with her in Los Angeles along with Sandor, who is also on the program this Sunday....    

Thriller
Oct 25, 2008
Thanks to Wausau Dance Theatre and to all audience members for supporting Thriller 2008! We were delighted to be Gomez and Morticia Addams again!...    

No classes week of June 15th
Jun 12, 2008
We will be out of town the week of June 15th and will resume classes June 22nd....    

Tuesday dance classes at the Fillmor
May 27, 2008
Starting on June 24th, we will be having our weekly Tuesday Latin dance classes at the Fillmor. The classes will be from 7-8pm. The Fillmor is located downtown Wausau at 310 N 4th St. It used to be the Roger's Theater. We look forward to this new venue and hope you will join us!...    

Thank you!
May 04, 2008
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you who attended our 2008 Dinner Dance Show at the Peking. With over 75 lovely people in attendance, it was truly a wonderful evening. We hope to do it again late summer or early fall. Please let us know your thoughts. The positive energy in the room was infectious and we thank all of you who joined us and added to the ambiance of the evening.......    

Dinner Dance Show May 2nd 2008
May 01, 2008
Please check our events page or e-mail us for information on our first ever "Dinner Dance Show" It will be a wonderful evening, please reserve by Wednesday April 30th....    

New classes added!
Mar 18, 2008
Please check our 'lessons' page to see our new rumba and Argentine Tango classes!...    

Latin technique class
Mar 18, 2008
We are considering having a Latin technique class on Thursday evenings during the month of April at the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. No partner would be necessary. The focus will be on rhythm, Latin motion, footwork, spins, arm styling, posture, center rotation, etc. If you would be interested, please call or e-mail us....    

So You Think You Can Dance
Mar 13, 2008
Thank you to FOX 55 and Big Cheese 107.9 for sponsoring the 2008 Central Wisconsin "So You Think You Can Dance" competition at Cedar Creek. Thank you to all of the dancers. Everyone was amazing! Congratulations to Choua Xiong! You are brilliant and we look forward to seeing you in Hollywood!...    

"So You Think You Can Dance"
Mar 02, 2008
We have been asked by FOX 55 to judge a preliminary round of auditions for the FOX show "So You Think You Can Dance." Join us on Thursday March 13th at 6:30pm at the Cedar Creek Mall in Rothschild to see the best dancers from the Central Wisconsin area! We will be judging from 6:30pm to 10pm(ish). Here is a link to the website for auditions: http://dev.wfxs.com/interior_page.cfm?PageID=55...    

Hugo Patyn cancellation
Feb 24, 2008
We just spoke with Hugo from Buenos Aires, and he will not be coming until possibly late in 2008. He will be a featured dancer at the Madero Tango House in central Buenos Aires. The tango show will last several months. Sorry to our central Wisconsin tango dancers, but let's wish him the best in his new endeavors!...    

Hugo Patyn workshops
Feb 21, 2008
Without question, Hugo Patyn is an extraordinary master of Argentine Tango. The recipient of more than 34 professional achievement awards, Hugo is known for his fast and precise footwork and his interpretation of the music of tango. As a teacher, Hugo creates an energy & synergy with his students that motivate them to excel and to enjoy the learning process. Whether the class is milonga, vals, or tango, Hugo’s students leave with a positive experience and a desire to continue to learn. Hugo has co-produced and directed the US Festival Internacional de Tango Argentino in Costa Mesa, California in 2005, 2006, & 2007. This festival has enjoyed over 300 participants each year and has featured internationally acclaimed artists. The festival has also featured a tango show that has been produced and directed by Mr. Patyn. Despite being in demand around the world at various festivals and workshops in locations such as Japan, Korea, Italy, California, Oregon, Washington, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and more, Hugo has produced, directed, and choreographed many successful tango shows including, Tango & Fire, Corazon del Tango, and Tango Buenos Aires. Hugo also co-produced and directed educational DVDs on both tango and milonga that are popular “best sellers” wherever he goes. Hugo will be here in Wausau the weekend of February 22-24th. Watch for details of his workshops!...    

No classes
May 10, 2007
We will be unavailable for group and private lessons from Friday May 11th through Wednesday May 16th. Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor soon!...    

Tuesday Night Latin Dance Classes
May 07, 2007
Our Latin Dance classes are moving to the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet, 124 N 3rd Ave starting May 8th. Class will be from 7:45pm to 8:45pm. ...    

Latinos Unidos Inc.
May 03, 2007
Thank you to Latinos Unidos Inc., Abner Cruz, Ann Freeburg, and all Marathon County employees who attended the Diversity Training. It was great fun and we hope to see your merengue!...    

Marathon County Library
Apr 15, 2007
We will be giving free swing lessons at the Marathon County Library's 100th Anniversary celebration from 1pm to 2pm on Sunday April 15th at 300 1st Street. Dance to Andy Zynda and the Spankin' Monkees swing band from 2pm to 4pm....    

Marathon County Library 100 year Anniversary
Apr 15, 2007
Thank you to the Library and all who attended the festivities during the 100 year celebration!...    

Happy Easter
Apr 08, 2007
There will be no classes on Sunday April 8th. Happy Easter!...    

Valentine's Day dance at Something's Brewing
Feb 14, 2007
On Wednesday February 14th, we are hosting a free dance at Something's Brewing 406 3rd St. Tango lesson from 7pm to 7:45pm, general dancing until 9:30pm. Free glass of champagne, red rose and hors'douevres. Join us for a memorable evening!...    

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dec 24, 2006
We would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our amazing students for a peaceful and Merry Christmas. We appreciate the life-long friendships....    

Dance at Something
Dec 05, 2006
Join us Tuesday December 5th for our December dance. Argentine Tango lesson from 7:30 to 8pm. Dance from 8pm to 9:30ish. Great music and spotlight dances!...    

Ballroom in Minocqua
Nov 17, 2006
Please register by e-mail or phone for this class. Thank you!...    

Great trip to California!
Nov 13, 2006
We had a lovely time at the 2nd Annual International Festival de Tango Argentino! We met lots of tango afficionados from around the world. We highly recommend participating next year!...    

Dance at Something
Nov 13, 2006
We are planning on having a dance at Something's Brewing/Kelly's Martini Bar the first Tuesday in December. Todd will spin the music and once again we will have spotlight dances......    

II U.S. Festival Internacional de Tango Argentino
Nov 02, 2006
We are honored to have been invited to host the 2nd Annual U.S. Festival Internacional de Tango Argentino November 3, 4, and 5th in Costa Mesa, California. www.LosAngelesTangoFestival.com...    

New session at Aspirus YMCA
Sep 11, 2006
We will be teaching East Coast Swing for beginning and/or intermediate students. Please see lessons page for details....    

Ballroom Dancing classes to start in Minocqua!
Sep 07, 2006
We will be starting our fall dance classes at the Minocqua Dance studio on October 6th! Check Lessons link for details....    

Salsa classes at Central Wisconsin School of Ballet
Jun 13, 2006
The Central Wisconsin School of Ballet is hosting their intensive summer camp from June 12th to July 21st. We are teaching two salsa classes: one for children and one for adults. See our lessons page for details....    

Ballroom Dancing series in Minocqua
Mar 17, 2006
Yes, we are coming back to Minocqua! Five Fridays starting March 17th through April 21st. Two classes 6:45 to 7:30pm and 7:30 to 8:30pm. See our lessons link for details....    

Salsa Workshop in Tomahawk
Mar 10, 2006
Latin Dancing is taking off! We will be offering a salsa workshop at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tomahawk from 7 to 8:15pm on Friday March 10th. For details, contact Kris at 715-453-4814....    

Something's Brewing March 7th and 14th SWING!
Mar 07, 2006
We will be teaching swing from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Something's Brewing. Come and have a great time! No partner necessary!...    

Valentine's Dance
Feb 14, 2006
On Tuesday February 14th, our Something's Brewing class will be Argentine Tango from 7:30 to 8:30pm. From 8:30 to 10:00pm, we will play latin music including rumba, salsa, tango, swing, merengue, etc. Cost is $5. Join us for a romantic evening!...    

Hiawathaland Open Competition
Feb 11, 2006
During the Rochester competition, our skaters earned one 2nd place, one 3rd place and two 4th places. Congratulations skaters!...    

Badger State Games
Feb 04, 2006
During the Badger State Games, our skaters earned six 1st placements, seven 2nd place, and eight 3rd places. Way to go 6.0 International School of Skating Skaters!!!...    

Northland Competition
Jan 28, 2006
During the Duluth competition, our skaters earned six 1st places, four 2nd places, and two third places. Keep up the good work skaters!...    

Appleton Figure Skating Comp Results
Jan 23, 2006
Our skaters achieved 7 first places, 3 second places, and 2 third places. Congratulations skaters!...    

Learn To Skate/Children
Jan 22, 2006
COLLEGE OF CHILDREN’S DYNAMICS CLASS DESCRIPTION Children will experience a magical environment through learning imagination and creativity. Children are encouraged in role playing and interaction in a structured format. The development of perceptual motor skills is reinforced through explorations of movement, music and theater games. CLASS BENEFITS Children will gain confidence, posture, balance, coordination, creativity, and development of perceptual motor skills through self expression. Team spirit is stressed, manners are learned by leading and following, and muscle memory is gained through repitition. BIO Todd Teeples and Julia Barrington are United States Dancesport Champions. Special guest performers in “Rhythms of Hope” at the Cabot Theater-Broadway Theater Center to benefit the Hope House. Developed ‘Creative Movement’ workshops and summer camps for children. Choreographies include Children’s Community Theater, Wausau Dance Theater and the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. Wrote and produced “The Tango Experience” for the University of Wisconsin’s Lecture and Fine Arts Series. In addition to their 8 years of experience, Julia holds an associate degree in child psychology and development. They are both true aficionados of creative movement, dance and theater. ...    

Salsa & Rumba classes at Aspirus YMCA
Jan 09, 2006
Dance into the New Year! Three weeks of salsa and three weeks of rumba starting January 9th at Aspirus YMCA. Check our lessons link for more details!...