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 Having A Ball
Queen City Ballroom Shines with Elegance
BY MELINDA JOHNSTON
When ballroom dancer Dana Glandon opened Queen City Ballroom in 2002, she spared no expense in creating Charlotte’s first and most elegant grand ballroom. Every aspect of the studio communicates the glamour of the ballroom dance lifestyle. Crystal chandeliers adorn a 14-foot, coffered ceiling. Floating hardwood floors, a circular bar, a digital sound system, theater lighting, and Hollywood-style dressing rooms all add to the ambiance. The full kitchen allows the Ballroom to serve as an event venue for parties and receptions, as well.
Glandon is a national ballroom dance champion who knows the right steps both on and off the dance floor. Throughout her career, she has built three successful ballrooms and is recognized as a leader in Charlotte’s ballroom dance community. Her Queen City Ballroom has won the Top Studio award at Charlotte’s prestigious North Carolina Classic Dance Competition every year since 2001.
The key to Queen City Ballroom’s success, from the beginning, has been Glandon’s singular vision to provide the highest quality and most affordable dance instruction. From group classes to one-on-one private training, instructors at the studio create a dance experience that is designed for dancers of all levels to enjoy.
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In Good Hands
Healing Hands Clinic Provides Alternative Treatment
BY MELINDA JOHNSTON
Healing Hands Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic LLC is bringing state-of-the-art Chinese Medicine to south Charlotte. Not only are owners Andrea Perullo and Adrienne Wei nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology; they both have personal experience with the methods they use to help others heal and restore balance to their bodies and lives.
As a teen, Perullo was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. After little relief came from Western Medicine, Perullo’s mother took her to an acupuncturist. She felt better immediately and soon was able to resume the daily activities from which she had been sidelined.
Wei originally trained as a chemical engineer. However, she realized the field wasn’t for her and decided to follow her mother into the field of Chinese Medicine. It was soon after Wei’s mom battled breast cancer, and Wei was able to see how powerful the medicine was in treating the illness, that she, herself, became a practitioner.
After graduating from their respective colleges, Perullo and Wei met at the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where they spent four years learning Chinese Medicine. They’ve both studied in China and have completed extensive internships in various hospitals around the world.
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 The Perfect Stay
Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Continues A Tradition Of Excellence
BY MELINDA JOHNSTON
Looking for the ideal venue for a party, shower, reception, luncheon, bar/bat mitzvah, or other special occasion? Give the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark a call. The hotel should also be at the top of your list when you need to house clients or out-of-town guests in style.
If you want a weekend getaway without getting too far away, check out the Marriott’s special shopping package to enjoy with the girls; or treat yourself and your significant other to the wonderfully luxurious romance package.
Designed as a European boutique-style hotel, the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark offers an inviting atmosphere and warm, hospitable staff ready to meet every need of even the most discriminating hotel guest. The location is extraordinary, surrounded by dozens of fine restaurants and world-class shopping (think Williams-Sonoma, Talbots, Neiman Marcus, and more), all within walking distance.
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 Face Value
Charlotte Plastic Surgery Pampers And Perfects
BY MELINDA JOHNSTON
When it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon, education and experience are of the utmost importance. The doctors at Charlotte Plastic Surgery get top marks for both.
Founded in 1951, Charlotte Plastic Surgery is the oldest plastic surgery practice in the area. All six of the physicians at Charlotte Plastic Surgery are certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery, and all boast memberships in various associations. These certifications and affiliations guarantee that each patient receives only the most professional, skilled surgical care, using the latest technology available.
To ensure a warm, comforting atmosphere, doctors and their highly qualified support staff have undergone Ritz-Carlton training, resulting in unsurpassed personalized attention and compassionate care for each patient.
Convenience is another plus. Most procedures are done on site in one of three fully accredited surgical suites. All doctors are privileged at Carolinas Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital, and if an overnight stay is required, patients can stay in the hospital they prefer.
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 Driving Force
Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Puts Service First
BY MELINDA JOHNSTON • PHOTO BY AUGUSTO PHOTOGRAPHY
Business may have slowed for many automobile dealerships in recent months, but at Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge, the cars keep rolling off the lot. Much of the dealership’s success is credited to its owners, the husband-and-wife team of Jack Salzman and Robin Smith.
Salzman and Smith believe in their employees, their customers, and their cars. In fact, they are so confident about the future of Chrysler, last month they opened another Chrysler dealership, in Tampa, Fla. Though it’s several states away, the Tampa dealership will benefit customers here in the Charlotte area, by sharing overhead costs and providing an even greater selection of new and used cars.
Smith says Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge customers can already choose from over 1,000 vehicles on the lot in Cornelius. “We have something for everybody,” she says, “including gas-efficient vehicles, vehicles with three rows of seats, minivans, vehicles that can tow boats, and vehicles built for fun.”
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