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Ruth and Mike are popular
teachers in the East Bay of San Francisco. In addition to regular classes in
Hayward and Castro Valley, Ruth (ably assisted by ‘the lovely Mike’) guest
teaches at dance clubs in the area. They teach all levels of line dance, partner
dances and beginning two step and west coast swing.
Ruth has choreographed several
dances, which have been well – received by her students and in other classes
(Thank you Hutch and Carmel!). Her best-known dance, "Double L Waltz",
still frequently appears on request lists.
Ruth says she has been
dancing "forever" – as this picture demonstrates.
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This is from
my first dance recital. I was a picket in the picket fence.
And I was hooked on dance for a lifetime!
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After the early training of ballet, tap and jazz, Ruth danced through
school and graduated as a Dance Major. She taught in High Schools and
Colleges in the Bay Area.
After leaving the school
district, Ruth continued to dance recreationally, starting with West coast
Swing then progressing through Line Dance, Two step, Waltz and more Swing.
In 1992, she met Mike at dance classes in Vallejo, California (those crazy
people will travel for miles for a chance to dance!). They worked and
danced together on the Quake Country Dancers team. In July, 1995, they
married
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Photo from Quake Country Dancers last competition,
1995
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Soon Mike started helping out in
Ruth’s dance classes where his attitude and humor are as appreciated as
his dance skill.
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Do I know this dance?" "Yes, dear."
"Do I like it?"
"Yes, dear…and you look good, too!"
The students love him. He always makes them smile.
Mike says that he dances to have fun, so we do!. |
One of the joys that all dancers know, is the special pleasure gained from
traveling to new places, meeting new friends and learning dances from all over
the world. In March of 2001, we had the privilege to participate in
"Dancing in the Desert", a dance event in Hammamet, Tunisia. Needless
to say, it was a remarkable experience both for the touring and the fellowship
and dancing with 11 Americans, 1 Canadian and bunches of Brits!
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Dancin’ In The Desert, 2001
Days spent touring, nights dancing, new friends and new dances…what a
week!
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We look forward to meeting you in Hawaii—on the dance floor, the beach or
the classroom…it will be fun! Join us! Thank you, Hedy for this opportunity to combine vacation, relaxation and
dancing—truly an ideal week for us
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NEWS! Have you tried "No
New Stomp" choreographed by Ruth Baratta?
ALOHA!!
And Keep On Dancin!….
Ruth and Mike Baratta
Keep On Dancin’
Ruth and Mike
Baratta
Hayward, California
Contact: RLBaratta@Yahoo.com
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