October 31, 2007 > Stage 1 Ballroom Dancing Stage 1 Ballroom Dancing Submitted By Belinda Maloney Did you enjoy watching Dancing with the Stars? Here's your chance to test out those moves! Stage 1 Theatre, a non-profit community theatre presents... ballroom dancing. This ballroom dancing event, Friday, Nov. 9, is for one night only. Renowned Bay Area ballroom dance instructor Gene Russo, the artistic director and co-founder of "Connecting Through Dance" - a local non-profit organization bringing dance to the blind and visually impaired community - will be teaching lessons from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. that evening. Gene has over 40 years of teaching experience. He has performed on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour and the Mike Douglas Show, and has been a finalist in every major competitive event on the East Coast. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so book ahead. For more information, call (510) 791-0287. Stage 1 Ballroom Dancing Friday, Nov 9 Newark Memorial High School's Student Commons 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 791-0287 www.stage1theatre.org Tickets: $60 per couple ($70 at the door), $35 per single ($40 at the door)