Friday, February 05, 2010 at 7:00 PM Enjoy a breathtaking Spanish dance performance Dance the night away with other internationally-minded professionals Event Details Escape from the impending winter blizzard by joining us Friday evening for a warm and friendly evening of socializing and dancing with your ICDC friends in the VIP Lounge of Cafe Citron. Tickets are only $12 and includes a complimentary glass of champagne and a Flamenco performance. Due to winter weather conditions, METRO is HIGHLY recommended. Café Citron is just a block from the Du Pont Circle METRO. Start your weekend with your ICDC friends on a trip to Madrid with a flamenco dance performance and complementary glass of champagne, followed by a night of dancing to European and other international dance hits at Café Citron's exclusive VIP lounge! Your evening starts with a celebration of Spanish dancing with a passionate flamenco performance. Sip on champagne and let yourself get carried away by the heart-pounding rhythm of one of the most celebrated Spanish dances. Afterwards, dance the night away to the Euro and international dance beats played by our DJ. Taste one of Citron's colorful and vibrant cocktails from a variety of Latin countries as you enjoy a night of dancing. You'll have a wonderful time whether you come by yourself or with friends. Don't miss this opportunity to meet other ICDC members and make new friends at one of the most exciting private clubs in DC. Enjoy Citron Drink Specials Mango-Rinah (Mango nectar caipirinha) (Sugar cane liquor, fresh lime and sugar) Signature Sambarosca (Vodka with blend of watermelon, peach and citrus juice) Peru Pisco Sour (Peruvian delight) Pisco (grape brandy), sour and egg white Spain Mora Mora Rum with strawberry puree, pineapple, and fresh citrus juices Cuban Mojito (Cuban Favorite) Rum, crushed mint leaves, lime and sugar Brazil Caipirinha (Brazilian favorite) Cachaca (Sugar cane liquor, lime and sugar) ** Please note: We will be in the Suite Lounge (private party room), adjacent to Café Citron. Please inform the bouncer who will direct you to a separate entrance. About Flamenco Flamenco is a Spanish art form with roots deep in Andalusia — Spain’s southern region. Although there are clues as to how this dance and folk music evolved, the details are lost in history. Even the origin of its name is elusive. Some attribute it to the early 1500s and the Flemish courtiers during the reign of Spain’s Charles V. Their bright clothing inspired the names given things garish or conspicuous, such as flamingoes and flamenco. Flamenco combines acoustic guitar playing, singing, chanting, dancing and staccato hand clapping. The flamenco dancer performs with passion, fervor, even tortured expressions but always striving for grace and dignity. Flamenco hand clapping produces a sharp, almost piercing sound. Those performers not dancing or guitar playing hold the left arm still. It is bent at the elbow with the hand about neck high and just slightly cupped. The fingers of the right hand slap the left crosswise, covering the hollow. The dancer does not begin immediately, but waits, absorbing the strumming, clapping and singing until inspired to dance. Like American jazz, flamenco dancing involves improvisation. It is the dancer’s spontaneous expression of the moment’s emotions. The Spanish call it duende (DWEN-day). The word means goblin or fairy, but to the flamenco dancer it signifies an inner force that fuels an inspired performance. We kindly request that you NOT plan on driving due to the nature of this event. Please take public transportation or a cab so you can enjoy the evening. Requested Attire Cocktail attire requested. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) 7:00PM Check-in and socialize with other attendees.                 Enjoy a spirited flamenco dance performance, socialize with other attendees                enjoy Cafe Citon's drink specials, and dance the night away! 10:30PM Evening concludes. Rain Date Policy Please note that the event will go ahead rain, shine, or snow. We look forward to seeing you at the French Embassy for a delightful concert regardless of the weather. Kindly note that we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend for any reason. Purchase of ticket constitutes acceptance of our rain date policy. Tickets and Registration Tickets are only $12 for a limited time online and $20 at the door. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity is limited. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to accommodate cancelations or refunds for online ticket purchases. Address ::: Please note: We will be in the Suite Lounge (private party room), adjacent to Café Citron. Please inform the bouncer who will direct you to a separate entrance. :: Café Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20050 Directions Because this event features alcohol, we highly encourage all of our attendees to use public transportation. Environmentally conscious private driving service by CoachRider (www.CoachRider.com): The international Club of DC is pleased to present an environmentally conscious private driving service composed entirely of hybrid vehicles. Coach Rider has arranged for a specially discounted rate for ICDC members. Please contact CoachRider at 1 866 487 4337 and request special pricing for International Club of DC members. If you plan to attend with friends you can share the cost of the ride while saving the environment.