Jozsef Parragh

Gracious Victories of a New Beginning presents its Red Carpet Event's Stars, Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez, and they will be teaching workshops on Thursday and Friday.  Visit www.xdance.com for further information.

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Chicago's Gracious Victories of a New Beginning Red Carpet's Gala will begin at 5:00 p.m. with hor d'oeuvres, dinner, fashion show of the Stars (our ladies will be in elegant evening gowns, and the men will be looking GQ - that's right!), professional dance show, concert, and dancing, which will be held at the Four Points Sheraton, 10255 West Irving Park, Schiller Park, Illinois, starting at 5:00 p.m.  This will be the greatest dance show the Chicagoland area has ever seen, and to top it off, Guitarist Jonathan DuBose will ROCK THE HOUSE!!!

There will be a Live Recording of our Vocalist's latest three songs from the album "Purpose."  Come see and hear, as she and Jonathan join forces.  You also do not want to miss the Mix & Match Pro Dance Challenge, in addition to the best segment dancers.  The Professionals for the event will be:

     Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake; Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson; Peter Minkov & Yulia Kornilova; Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine & Julia Gorchakova; Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez; Steeve Jean Louis & Marcia Barrett; and Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow.  WOW - a professional dance show of Standard, Latin, Rhythm, West Coast Swing, Salsa and Hustle - DON'T MISS IT!!!  The audience, that's you, will judge which segment of dancers they enjoyed the most, and the dancers will be awarded.  What a flip, huh?  The audience actually gets a chance to judge the Pros - you know you go to competitions and do it anyway - we all do.

The event cost is $150.00 per person.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SPECTACULAR SHOW!!!  TIckets are available at the door.  There will be some give-a-ways and much more!  Profits from the event will be donated to "The Rahab House," a 501(c)(3) organization that provides housing to battered women and children.

There will be a West Coast Swing just-for-fun (so bring your favorite partner) contest for Novice (Bronze), Intermediate (Silver), and Advanced (Gold) Divisions.  Each division must meet the mininum entry requirement.  If not, the divisions will be combined.  There is no extra cost to enter the contest.  Who will be the winner?  Soleman from Minnesota said he is going to win the Advanced [Gold] Division.  Who's going to take him on?  I know Chicago is going to represent.  Cash prizes are as follows:

1st place - $600.00        2nd place - $500.00        3rd place - $400.00

4th place - $300.00        5th place - $200.00        6th place - $100.00

There will be a photographer on hand for those wanting to take a picture with any of the Stars.

Also, anyone wanting to stay in the hotel will get the "Gracious Victories of a New Beginning" rate at $99.00 per night.  Call (847) 671-4230 to reserve your spot, and mention the event.  Hotel reservations must be made two weeks prior to the event to receive the special rate.  Directions are as follows:

From North:  Take I-94 South to I-294 South to Irving Park Road West.  Turn left at Mannheim Road, and then turn left at Burteau.

From South:  Take I-294 North to I-190 West and proceed towards O'Hare Airport.  Exit onto Mannheim Road South, and then turn left onto Irving Park Road.  The hotel is on the right hand side.

From East:  Take I-90 West to I-294 South to Irving Park Road West.  Turn left at Mannheim Road, and then turn left at Burteau.

There will be something special for each mother attending the event.

Call (312) 593-6099 or email consuela@jozsefparragh.com for further information.