2014 1st Quarter - The National Fastdance Association

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2014 1st Quarter - The National Fastdance Association
National
Fast Dance
Association News
A National Organization Of Dancers -By Dancers -For Dancers
THE LARGEST DANCE ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN AMERICA
January-March 2014
A Tribute To Jack Carey 1929-2013
This is a great video and we encourage everyone to watch it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=7w5v2sN89hQ. The NFA also paid tribute to Jack in our 4th quarter, 2013 newsletter which, along with
previous newsletters, can be found at www.fastdancers.com.
We thank our friend and Advisory Board member, Terry Rippa of the Dallas Push Club and “Dallas Dance”
for providing us with this video tribute to Jack. Terry was inducted into the National Boppers Hall of Fame in
2003. Jack was inducted in 2011. See them both as well as over 130 others from all across America at
www.nationalboppershof.com.
We are proud to be affiliated with these National Dance & Music Organizations.
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Bill Maddox
(HOF 1998)
Founder and Newsletter Ed.
904-744-2424
877-NFA-CLUB (632-2582)
Fax: 904-744-7047
[email protected]
Advisory Committee
Ray Coker
(HOF 2000)
[email protected]
John Lindo
(HOF 2009)
973-538-7147
[email protected]
Denny Martin
(HOF 1999)
301-261-9042
[email protected]
Phil Dorroll
615-948-3124
[email protected]
Ellen Taylor
(HOF 2012)
843-869-2180
[email protected]
Anne Henry
(HOF 2012)
904-288-8256
[email protected]
Terry Rippa
(HOF 2003)
214-526-8889
[email protected]
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Ask the Dance Diva!
Dance Diva, the dance expert, answers your dance-related questions. Whether they are about etiquette, irritations or education.
E-mail your questions to [email protected] and put “Dance
Diva” in the subject line. The Dance Diva will attempt to serve
the entire dance community with her pithy and frank answers.
Herein the Dance Diva addresses the subject of connections required for a true
dance partnership.
Dear Dance Diva,
My favorite dance partner recently suffered an injury to his left elbow, putting that
arm temporarily out of commission. Needless to say, this makes his ability to lead a
little problematic. Do I just give up dancing with him until he has recovered or is
there a way we can make this work one-handed? Short-handed but still waiting.
Dear Short– but Still,
I can relate. At one point in my life I suffered the indignity of a broken left arm
(needless to say for this Queen of Grace, not the result of a dancing incident), which
required that arm to remain immobile in a sling for several months. This did not
mean however, a respite from the dance floor. In fact, I found it to be an excellent
opportunity to test my sensitivity to a partner and a good lesson in what
“connection” is all about. Though there are a good many partners I’ve danced with
who would find this a startling revelation, a leader should not lead with his arms,
but with the center of his body; the arms are merely the “connectors” between the
two dancers. (Think of it like a car: the frame connects the front wheels to the rear
wheels, but it is the centrally-located engine that actually drives the movement).
The biggest compliment moi ever received on the dance floor was from a partner
who said, “I don’t even have to touch you and you can follow me!” (Blush, blush)
That’s a little extreme but it is true that when a leader moves from his core, the follower feels the direction and force without any pushing, pulling or verbal cues
(another of the Diva’s pet peeves.
This is of course, contingent upon the “connectors” —whether one or two—
remaining connected. (Again the car example. If you’ve got a loose axel, the wheel
is going to respond belatedly, haphazardly, or not at all). That means there must be
a matching resistance in the connection between the two dancers. While the connections required may be different for different styles (Latin, for example, requires
a connection with the weight poised forward, while ballroom with its “open” top
line requires a resistance away), the key is in the follower matching whatever resistance the leader suggests. Our tendency is to bask away from pressure or pull, but
an equal oppositional force between the connectors is what makes for a true partnership. Thus, if a leader increases the force, the follower must return in kind for
the partnership to stay in balance. True partner dancing requires two things: dancers who move from their center and equal resistance/opposition at any connection
points. The idea is for the dancers to move not as two people side by side in unison,
but rather as one combined body.
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Newsletter Distribution
Again, we’d like to encourage all of our member clubs
to swap newsletters. We provide a special section in
this newsletter just for that purpose and it lists all the
contact info needed. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT
BILL MADDOX AND THE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ARE ADDED TO YOUR
NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST.
The NFA’s Website Links Page
We are developing a very large and impressive links
page. It has been categorized to include national dance
organizations, clubs (regionalized), music sources,
dance apparel, shoes, jewelry, dance/music publications, deejays/deejay organizations, dance/workshop
instructors, etc. Developing a links page for your web
site can be quite an undertaking and many clubs simply
do not do so on their website. For those clubs who do
have a website with a links page, you can supplement
by adding a link to the very extensive NFA web page.
For those clubs/organizations who do not have a links
page and don’t anticipate having one, simply have your
site visitors go to the NFA’s site.
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Electronic Newsletter Distribution
We send out this newsletter by grouping. Many of
these dance clubs and organizations have their own
internal member groups that they forward the newsletter to. As a result, we conservatively estimate that
our newsletters are now reaching over 250,000 readers nationwide. Most are dancers. With our sophisticated distribution system, there is little or no duplication. Upon receiving the newsletter, you can select
options that will remove you from future mailings,
allow you to forward, etc. Additionally, you can
visit our website where you will find previous issues.
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I T ’ S A LL A BOUT C OMMUNICATION
One of the primary purposes for
the NFA’s existence is to encourage
communication between our affiliated members. This newsletter is
an example of one way to do so.
But, it’s also vital that our member
clubs know about one another
through means other than the NFA.
What better way than the exchange of newsletters? Those of you
who host major events and activities
have an ideal opportunity to get the
word out by communicating with
other sister NFA clubs.
Most, if not all of them, will be
happy to inform their members of
events and activities associated with
the NFA. Exchange newsletters,
flyers, etc. and expect reciprocity.
We’ve provided contact information herein for all of our affiliated
members to do just that.
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Redistribution
of
As the NFA continues to grow,
the opportunity is there to let
dozens of sister clubs and affiliated
members know about yours. Additionally, any and all news of
interest to our general Membership is welcomed and we encourage you to share it with our members. Tell us about your club , its
particular dance style, or preferred music. Let us know about
any major event/activity you’re
hosting or sponsoring.
The net result of taking the opportunities to communicate is
PROMOTION, and the promotion of our varied FastDance styles
and music is of the utmost importance for future generations of
FastDancers and our music.
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Newsletter
Articles
Many articles of interest to our affiliated members appear
routinely in our newsletters. We continue to encourage all
newsletter editors to use our informative articles to communicate NFA happenings to their members. Please contact us
to obtain approval prior to reprinting or redistributing any
materials in our newsletter or on our website. Any approved
reprinting or redistribution must also ensure that proper
credit is given to the NFA.
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Drinking and Dancing– A Point of View
Support the Swing Dance Venues
By: Benson Wong
Editor’s Note:This article can equally apply to all FastDance styles, locations and venues.
Having been in the local swing dance scene since 1991, I’ve been able to check out a number of swing dance
opportunities in and around the Greater Boston area. Unfortunately, I’ve also been around when we’ve lost
some of these dancing venues. For instance, the Winikers used to play from 8 to 9 pm at Zanzibar’s in Boston
on Saturdays before the Disco crowd came in. The Veronique Ballroom used to offer swing dancing to a live
band every Thursday night. At some point, the Bay Tower Room asked to be de-listed from the BSDS and
DanceNet calendars. How many of us used to go swing dancing at the JukeBox with ...continued on Page 4
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Continued from Page 3...all the free tickets (100 at a time)?
What do all of the se places have in common? They are commercial establishments (meaning they are out
to make money) and they depended on getting enough cash flow through the bar to pay for the live bands.
What’s the problem? Dancers Don’t Drink!! I will be the last person who will advocate dancing while
dancing. I’ve tried doing spin/turn at the Bay Tower Room years ago after a half glass of wine; it wasn’t
pretty! Dancers are more likely to drink water more than anything else. Many partners don’t like “alcohol
breath”
The need for the lounges to make money and the desire for the dancers to dance to live music should not
be mutually exclusive, but this always appears to be the issue when a dance venue closes down and it doesn’t
have to be the case. For example, Johnny D’s in Somerville has been offering live music every Monday night
for years now and seems to appreciate the swing dancers. On the other hand, the owner (or manager) of the
Indian Meadows Country Club in Westboro just got into an argument with a dancer (the sister of a prominent
dance teacher) over the right of the club to restrict outside beverages and the right of a dancer to bring in
their own water. As a result of that argument, the manager of the country club declared that there would be
no more swing dancing there; it remains to be seen if this situation can be salvaged. (Note: the swing dancers
moved elsewhere.)
If a commercial lounge offers swing dancing to live music, you should take the opportunity to visit that
place and use the dance floor. I also suggest at the same time, that you remember that the lounge needs to
make money on the event; the cover charge (if there is one) may not pay for the band. Buy at least one drink
at the bar. If you don’t like to drink that much, you can tell the bartender to “go easy on the booze”. I tend
to order at least a wine cooler because it has enough alcohol to satisfy the bar and justify a tip while being liquid enough to replace the water I sweated away. Tipping for water is always nice because they are going
through the trouble to fulfill your request for water and the bartender may not care as long as he/she are
making money.
Dancing to live music is always better than recorded music. We should consider what it would take to encourage more commercial places to offer live dance music. Would it be worth paying for one drink (even
soda) to make it worthwhile for the establishment to hire dance bands?
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Priceless Quotes
*Sometimes when I look at my children, I say to myself, “Lillian, you should have remained a virgin
Lillian Carter– mother of Jimmy Carter
*I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the
catalog: “No good in bed, but fine against a wall—Eleanor Roosevelt
*The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible—George Burns
*I have never hated a man enough to give him back his diamonds—Zsa Zsa Gabor
*My luck is so bad that if I bought a cemetery, people would stop dying—Rodney Dangerfield
*Until I was thirteen, I thought my name was SHUT UP—Joe Namath
*I don’t feel old...I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap—Bob Hope
*Maybe it’s true that life begins at fifty...but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out—Phyllis
Diller
*We would certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress—Will Rogers
And the Cardiologist’s diet—If it tastes good , spit it out!!
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A DJ’s Lament
I cannot please you all the time
No matter how I try
Every song’s a different beat
And here’s the reason why.
Harry & Sharon want to Hustle
Marion like the Blues
Bob loves the Latin dances
He’ll dance the soles off your shoes.
Maxie & Fergie request Big Band
Bob wants a strong base beat
Just play a little Rock & Roll
And Terry leaves his seat.
You lose Dawn if you play some jazz
Jim wants no blues
A Foxtrot every now and then
Will sometimes get me boos.
A Western song and you will cry
“We thought this club was Swing”
Wouldn’t it be boring
If we all just likes one thing.
I’d only have to play one song
And soon you would complain
That all the music sounds alike
A familiar refrain
So dance the ones you like the most
Sit the others out
Someone likes the song that’s on
Now don’t sit there and pout.
I’m here to please you, one and all
And though it’s hard to do
This song may be for Rosemary
But the next one’s just for you.
Provided by Terry Rippa (Dallas Push
Club)
and reprinted from the Desert Swing
Dance Club Jan/Feb 2012 newsletter.
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Intimidation on the Dance Floor
by Roger Weiss
As a dance teacher and promoter, I’ve heard lots of comments from
dancers about feeling uncomfortable or inhibited on the dance floor.
Beginning dancers sometimes feel uncomfortable because they
don’t know may people and it seems that everyone else at the dance
knows each other. If there is one try attending the dance lessons before the dance. Lessons are a good way both to warm up and to get
to know people, especially because everyone is usually encouraged to
switch partners. By the time the dance starts , you’ve shared a common experience with anywhere from 20 to 100 people and you may
even have several prospective dance partners.
Beginning (and even not--so- beginning) dancers also worry that
they can’t dance as well as the other people in the room. Often a
man is hesitant to ask a woman to dance if he feels that she is much
better dancer than he is. But remember that a lot of the enjoyment of
dancing comes more from a feeling you get dancing with your partner than from doing fancy moves. If, as a leader, you feel unsure
about your dancing, here are a few suggestions: stick to the moves
you know, listen to the music, talk to your partner, and smile. Followers should try to relax and connect with their partners. It’s your
partners responsibility to make you feel comfortable. A good lead
will always dance to your level of experience and will never show off.
Couple dancing is not about how well you can dance, but how well
the two of you can dance together.
Many people hesitate to ask the more experienced to dance because
they see them as “dance snobs”- dancers who only dance with other
good dancers. Keep in mind that a lot of experienced dancers have
been dancing with one another for years and have become friends.
Experienced dancers however, could benefit the whole dance community by making the effort to dance with newcomers to make them
feel welcome. If a newcomer has at least one good dance experience,
he or she is more likely to come back and perhaps tell friends about
the experience. Without a constant influx of new people the dance
scene would eventually dry up.
Remember, we’re dancing to have fun. Taking it too seriously and
feeling intimidated wastes a loot of time. Don’t worry about learning
every new move; time will take care of that. Listen to and dance with
the music. When you do what you can to make your partner enjoy
dancing with you, the pleasure will be returned manyfold.
And Then:
Earl and Bubba are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing tobacco and drinking beer when suddenly
Bubba says, “I think I’m gonna divorce my wife—she ain’t spoke to me in over two months.”
Earl spits overboard, takes a long, slow sip of beer and says “Better think it over …...women like that are
hard to find.”
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Effective Use of NFA and ASCAP, BMI and SESAC logos
All of our nearly 150 major multi-day dance events are licensed under our national ASCAP, BMI and
SESAC licensing umbrella. The same is true for over 120 member dance clubs. Once an affiliate decides to
license their dance event or club dance activities, we send them a relevant Participation Agreement. Upon
receipt of this form and fees, we send the affiliate a relevant Participation Confirmation Certificate. This is a
document that can be shown to anyone who may inquire as to whether or not the event or club dance activity
is properly licensed to present copyrighted music at their venue.
We also send our colorful and attractive NFA logos and our ASCAP, BMI and SESAC logos via an email attachment. We request that our NFA logo be added to the club or event website. For multi-day event flyers,
we also request that our NFA logo and Event ASCAP, BMI and SESAC logos be included.
When the logos are shown on event flyers and promotional materials and event or club websites, all who
see the flyers or promotional materials or visits the event or club website can see that the event or club dance
activity is properly licensed to present copyrighted music. Our affiliates pay annual licensing fees in order to
use our logos so we encourage all of them to promote their licensing for their own benefit and advantage.
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GREAT MUSIC AND DANCING WEBSITES
* www.pandora.com * http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/50s/sitemap
* Beach music:www.yourbeachmusic.com * http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm
* www.tropicalglen.com * Great Music: http://xoteria.com* www.dapatchy.com
* Global Swing Deejays: http://globalswingdjs.com* Great Variety of music and artists: www.pcdon.com
* Great Popular Song site: www.songstube.net
* US Open Dance Clips: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4LqRecig8&feature=plcp
HATS OFF!! TO THE LEADERSHIPS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CAROLINA SHAG CLUBS (ACSC)
AND TO THE SOCIETY OF STRANDERS (SOS)
A personal note of thanks to these two great dance organizations from the Founder/President
of the National FastDance Association
As I look at the overall picture of the national fastdance community I sometimes wonder if any particular individual/dancer has
any idea at all of how much work, effort, DEDICATION and love goes into, and is required by leaders within our national fastdance scene in order to ensure that their particular fastdance style survives, prospers and is passed along to the next generation of
dancers maybe made a little better. Within a national dance organization or a local dance club, there are the leaders, the movers
and shakers, that get the job done on behalf of their particular constituency . I refer to them as the 5 per centers, that is the 5
percent of the people that perform 95 percent of the work needed for a successful national, regional or local dance organization.
In working with the leaders of the ACSC and SOS over the last 3-4 years, I’ve come to admire (maybe even envy) the results of
the decisions of their respective leaders. I have to wonder if the Shag community really appreciates the dedication of the ACSC
and SOS leaderships and the work that they do on behalf of their member clubs. I believe that most Shaggers, not all but most,
do know and appreciate the results of the leaderships efforts. I know that the NFA appreciates their efforts. The ACSC and SOS
leadership can take personal credit for the results of their decision a couple of years ago to encourage their clubs to affiliate with
the NFA. By doing so, nearly 60 Shag clubs have come under the NFA’s national licensing umbrella that the NFA has established with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, three national Performing Rights organizations. Along with the ACSC and SOS leadership,
the leaders of the local dance clubs need to also be commended for their decision to affiliate with the NFA, thereby protecting
their clubs from violating Federal Copyright Laws dealing with the presentation of copyrighted music at their events or club
dance venues that is saving them potentially a heck of a lot of unnecessary grief. I would strongly encourage the dancers especicially in the Southeast, when given the opportunity, to take an occasion to personally thank the ACSC and SOS leadership for
their efforts made on behalf of their members. The ACSC and SOS leadership can be found at www.shagdance.com.
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2014 - MULTI-DAY EVENTS -2015
**Indicates Events licensed by ASCAP, BMI & SESAC thru the NFA- If your event is not listed here, please contact us so it can be.
December 27,2013-January 1, 2014
New Year’s Swing Vacation**
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL
Mark Tratnor, Coordinator
(407) 973-9674
[email protected]
www.floorplayswing.com
December 28, 2013– January 1, 2014
Spotlight New Year’s Celebration**
Crowne Plaza, Toledo, OH
Doug Rousar, Coordinator
(920) 279-0222
[email protected]
December 30, 2013– January 5, 2014
UCWDC Country Dance World Champs**
Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN
Randy Shotts, Coordinator
(503) 330-0976
[email protected]
www.ucwdcworlds.com
December 31, 2013-January 5, 2014
New Year’s Swing Dance Classic**
Renaissance Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
Jay Byams, Coordinator
(805) 404-2946
[email protected]
www.peoplewhodance.net
January 9-12, 2014
19th Annual Island Winter Classic**
Host: Hilton Head Carolina Shag Club
Westin Resort & Spa
Hilton Head Island, SC
Vicki Bruno, Coordinator
(843) 505-0152
[email protected]
www.hhishag.com
January 9-12, 2014
Sweet Side of Swing**
Werstin Atlanyta Perimeter North
Atlanta, GA
Alan Annicella, Coordinator
(404) 771-2648
[email protected]
www.sweetsideofswing.com
January 16-19, 2014
America’s Classic Championships**
A NASDE/AANCE/Masters Tour event
Hilton North, Houston, TX
Cher Peadon, Coordinator
(817) 654-1736
[email protected]
www.americasclassic.com
January 24-26, 2014
Freedom Swing Dance Challenge**
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Philadelphia, PA
Rob Baen & Sheila Purkey, Coordinators
(609) 519-0078
[email protected]
www.robandsheiladance.com
January 24-25, 2014
Electric Storm**
Host: Electric City Shag Club
University Inn, Clemson, SC
Brittany Langley
(864) 654-7501
[email protected]
www.shagginjack.net
February 6-9, 2014
NTA Dance Camp**
Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, MO
Karen Hedges, Coordinator
*816) 728-3750
[email protected]
www.ntadance.com
February 6-9, 2014
The Big Bang Classic**
Sheraton Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
William Craig, Coordinator
(704) 226-8007
[email protected]
www.bigbangdanceclassic.com
February 7-9, 2014
Shaggers at Heart**
Host: Boogie on the Bay Shag Club
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Ft. McGruder
Williamsburg, VA
Dave & Elaine Dembicki, Coordinators
(757) 465-9307
February 13-15, 2014
26th Annual Chicken Pickin**
Host: Lake Norman Shag Club
OD Arcade & Lounge
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Alan Williams, Coordinator
(704) 489-2299
[email protected]
www.angelfire.com/nc2/
lakenormanshagclub
February 13-16, 2014
Sweetheart Swing Classic**
Marriott Airport, Tampa, FL
Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
[email protected]
www.sweetswingclassic.com
February 13-16, 2014
22nd Annual President’s Day Weekend**
A NASDE/YASDA/AANCE event
Host: Capital Swing Dancers
Woodlake Hotel & Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
Dani Canziani, Coordinator
(916) 371-2385
[email protected]
www.capitalswingdancers.org
February 14-16, 2014
Sweetheart Dance Jamboree**
Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, WA
Randy Shotts, Coordinator
(503) 579-1224
[email protected]
www.sweetheartjamboree.com
February 21-24, 2014
ACSC Winter Workshop**
Host: Palmetto Shag Club
Embassy Suites Hotel, Columbia, SC
Susan Martib, Coordinator
[email protected]
www.palmettoshagclub.com
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CALENDAR (Continued)
February 27-March 2, 2014
Ft. Wayne Dance For All**
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Ft. Wayne, IN
Jamie & Barney Marshall, Coordinators
(615) 822-7345
[email protected]
www.ftwaynedanceforall.com
February 28-March 2, 2014
Dance Camp Chicago**
Host: Swing N’ Country Dance Club
Waterford Conference Center & Hotel
Elmhurst, IL
Leah Noparstak, Coordinator
(847) 363-4705
[email protected]
Www.swingncountry.net
February 29-March 2, 2014
Portland Lindy Exchange**
Host: Portland Lindy Society
Scottish Rite Temple, Portland, OR
Rodney Yound, Coordinator
(503) 841-7964
[email protected]
www.pdxlx.com,
[email protected]
www.thechicagoclassic.com
March14-16, 2014
CSRA Shag Classic**
Host: CSRA Shag Club
Julian Smith Casino, Augusta, GA
Rodney Williams, Coordinator
(803) 279-5666
[email protected]
www.csrashag.com
March 14-16, 2014
31st Annual Novice Invitational**
An AANCE event
Doubletree by Hilton– Houston Greenway
Plaza, Houston, TX
Peggy Bourque, Coordinator
(713) 533-9743
[email protected]
www.novice-invitational
March 27-30, 2014
Desert Dance Line Dance Festival**
Country Inn & Suites, Mesa, AZ
Janet Wallace, Coordinator
(480) 984-0455
[email protected]
March 6-9, 2014
Mid Atlantic Dance Jam**
An AANCE/YASDA/IHDA event
Sheraton Premier, Leesburg Pike,
Vienna, VA
Dave Moldover, Coordinator
(301) 330-7708
[email protected]
www.dancejamproductions.com
March 28-30, 2014
Capital City Shag Extravaganza V**
Host: Capital City Shag Club
Embassy Suites Hotel &
Jamal Shrine Center, Columbia, SC
Carole Cooper, Coordinator
(803) 808-8273
[email protected]
www.capitalcityshagclub.com
March 13-16, 2014
Lindyfest/Lone Star Championships**
Royal Sonesta Hotel, Houston, TX
Mariah Baker, Coordinator
(832) 641-8848
[email protected]
www.lindyfest.hsds.org
March 28-30, 2014
Texas Hoe Down**
An ACDA event
DFW Airport Marriott South
Fort Worth, TX
Jerry & Virginia Rainey, Coordinators
(940) 458-7276
[email protected]
www.dancetexasshowdown.com
March 13-16, 2014
Chicago Classic**
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL
Nancy Tuzzolino, Coordinator
(313) 953-3336
April 3-6, 2014
13th Annual Line Dance Showdown**
Marriott Boston Quincy, Quincy, MA
Jennifer Cameron, Coordinator
(954) 444-6980
[email protected]
www.linedanceshowdown.com
April 11-13, 2014
Austin Swing Dance Championships**
Sheraton at the Capital, Austin, TX
Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Coordinators
(512) 249-6481
[email protected]
www.austinswingdancechampionships.com
April 14-14, 2014
Summer Swing Classic**
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Clearwater Beach, FL
Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
[email protected]
www.summerswingclassic.com
April 17-20, 2014
Seattle Easter Swing**
Host: Seattle Swing Dance Club
Bellevue Hyatt Regency, Seattle, WA
Jim Minty, Coordinator
(425) 822-2525
[email protected]
www.seattlewcswing.com
April 24-28, 2014
Swing Dance America**
A Masters Tour event
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, WI
Glen Miller, Coordinator
(847) 382-0285
[email protected]
www.swingdanceamerica.com
April 25-27, 2014
Louisiana Country Dance Hayride**
An ACDA event
Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Conf. Ctr.
Alexandria, LA
Ray Michiels, Coordinator
(318) 447-7459
[email protected]
www.lacountrydancehayride.com
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CALENDAR (Continued)
** Indicates events licensed by ASCAP, BMI & SESAC through the National FastDance Association
April 27-30, 2014
O-Jam (Orlando Jack & Jill Jam)**
Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL
Rick Weston, Coordinator
[email protected]
www.orlandojackandjilljam.com
May 22-25, 2014
DanzapalooZa-Chicago**
Wyndham Hotel, Lisle, IL
Alfred Dahma, Coordinator
(847) 245-3201
[email protected]
www.danzapalooza.com
May 2-4, 2014
Swingapalooza**
A WSDC/AANCE event
Clarion Inn & Conference Center
Gonzales, LA
Bryen & Catrinel Jordan, Coordinators
(225) 673-6978
[email protected]
www.swingapaloozaevent.com
May 22-26, 2014
Frezno Dance Classic**
A UCWDC/AANCE/Masters Tour event
Radisson Hotel, Fresno, CA
Steve Zener, Coordinator
(559) 486-1556
[email protected]
www.fresnodance.com
May 8-10, 2014
Mid Atlantic Dance Classic**
A UCWDC/WSDC event
Dulles Airport Westin Hotel, Dulles, VA
Anita Strawser, Coordinator
(571) 221-3683
[email protected]
www.midatlanticdanceclassic.com
May 8-11, 2014
Indy Swing Bash**
Indianapolis Marriott East
Indianapolis, IN
Sophy Kdep, Coordinator
(858) 816-5626
[email protected]
www.indyswingbash.com
May 16-17, 2014
20th Annual Boogie Walk**
Host: Beckley Area Shag Club
Hern’s Hanger, Beaver, WV
Karen Callahan, Coordinator
(303) 763-4549
[email protected]
www.beckleyshagclub.com
May 22-26, 2014
DFW Pro Am Jam**
DFW Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dallas, TX
Lori Hayner, Coordinator
(214) 566-1260
[email protected]
www.dfwproamjam.com
May 23-26, 2014
Show Me Showdown**
An ACDA event
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, MO
Jim Criger, Coordinator
(417) 988-0988
[email protected]
www.showmeshowdowndance.com
May 29-June 1, 2014
21st Annual Line Dance Marathon**
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
Durham-Raleigh, NC
Jean Garr, Coordinator
(919) 380-1844
[email protected]
www.jgpresentsmarathon.com
May 29-June 1, 2014
Michigan Classic**
An AANCE/Masters Tour/WSDC event
Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, MI
Doug Rousag, Coordinator
(920) 279-0222
[email protected]
www.michiganclassic.com
May 29-June 1, 2014
21st Annual Line Dance Marathon**
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Ctr.
Durham-Raleigh, NC
Jean Garr, Coordinator
(919) 380-1844
[email protected]
www.jgpresentsmarathon.com
May 30-June 1, 2014
American Lindy Hop Championships**
Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center
Rosemont, IL
Paulette Brockington, Coordinator
(313) 790-2311
[email protected]
www.artspectrum.org
May 30-June 1, 2014
Southern Comfort XVII**
Host: Palmetto Shag Club
Embassy Suites-Greystone, Columbia, SC
Cecil Martin, Coordinator
(803) 497-3669
[email protected]
www.columbiashagclub.net
May 30-June 1, 2014
Dallas Lindy Workshop**
Hosted by : Dallas Swing Dance Society
Dallas Opera Rehearsal Center, Dallas, TX
Terry Traveland, Coordinator
(972) 422-5544
[email protected]
www.dallaslindy.com
June 26-29, 2014
Liberty Swing Dance Championships**
A YASDA event
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
John Lindo, Coordinator
(973) 538-7147
[email protected]
www.libertyswing.com
June 26-29, 2014
Colorado Country Classic**
A UCWDC event
Doubletree Hotel, Denver, CO
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CALENDAR (Continued
**Indicates events licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC through the National FastDance
If your event(s) have been previously listed here and on our website and you’d like to get on the list again, send the details to us.
June 26-29, 2014
Colorado Country Classic**
A UCWDC event
Doubletree Hotel, Denver, CO
Kay Bryan, Coordinator
(719) 310-3501
[email protected]
www.coloradocountryclassic.net
July 3-7, 2014
Ft. Lauderdale Swing & Shag Bash**
Weston Beach Resort & Spa
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Michele DeRosa, Coordinator
(561) 248-1455
[email protected]
www.flssbb.com
July 4-6, 2014
International 4th of July Convention**
An AANCE event
Host: Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club
Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ
George Pavlatos, Coordinator
(623) 547-3800
[email protected]
www.gpsdc.com
July 10-13, 2014
Dance is Life**
Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Chris Christopher, Coordinator
(317) 371-7303
[email protected]
www.danceislife.net
July 11-13, 2014
ACSC Summer Workshop**
Host: CSRA Shag Club
Marriott Hotel, Augusta, GA
Rodney Williams, Coordinator
(808) 279-5661
[email protected]
www.csrashag.com
July 11-13, 2014
29th Annual Portland Dance Festival**
A UCWDC event
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Portland, OR
Randy & Rhonda Shotts, Coordinator
(503) 579-1224
[email protected]
www.portlanddancefestival.com
July 15-20, 2014
Junior SOS**
Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Gene Pope, Coordinator
(919) 215-6875
[email protected]
www.juniorshaggers.com
July 17-20, 2014
Florida Fun in the Sun**
Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL
Jason & Jennifer Cameron, Coordinators
(954) 444-6980
[email protected]
www.floridafuninsun.com
July 17-20, 2014
Swingtime in the Rockies**
A NASDE/AANCE/WSDC event
Host: Rocky Mountain Swing Dance Club
Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO
Tom Perlinger, Coordinator
(303) 719-1712
[email protected]
www.swingtimeintherockies.com
July 17-20, 2014
Jammin’ in July**
Host: Columbus Swing Dance Club
Columbus Airport Marriott, Columbus, OH
Ron Reese, Coordinator
(614) 861-3927
ron#swingdancedjs.com
www.jammininjuly.com
July 17-21, 2014
Miami Dance Magic**
A Master’s Tour event
Doubletree Hotel at Miami Intl. Airport
Bruce Perrota, Coordinator
(954) 464-9219
[email protected]
www.miamidancemagic.com
July 18-20, 2014
Sunflower Dance Festival**
An ACDA event
Doubletree by Hilton Wichita Airport
Executive Conference Center
Jason & Christina Thornton, Coordinators
(316) 655-9923
[email protected]
www.sunflowerdancefest.com
July 24-28, 2014
Summer Salsa Mambo Festival**
Doral Desert Princess Resort
Cathedral City, CA
Sonyo Martinez, Coordinator
(562) 988-3180
[email protected]
www.salsamambofestival.com
July 25-27, 2014
Shaggin on the Santee**
Host: Orangeburg Area Shag Club
Quality Inn & Suites, Santee, SC
Furman Dominick, Coordinator
(803) 460-8005
[email protected]
www.oasc.com
July 31-August 3, 2014
Swing Fling**
An AANCE/IHDA event
Sheraton Premier, Tyson’s Corner, VA
Dave Moldover, Coordinator
(310) 330-7708
[email protected]
www.swingfling.com
August 1-3, 2014
Virginia Line Dance Festival**
Crowne Plaza Hotel-Richmond West
Richmond, VA
Olivia Ray, Coordinator
(540) 832-7602
[email protected]
www.gottalinedanceva.com
August 7-10, 2014
Summer Swing Classic**
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Clearwater Beach, FL
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Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
[email protected]
www.swingfling.com
Bill Cameron, Coordinator
(860) 268-1968
[email protected]
www.dancepros.net
August 7-10, 2014
New England Dance Festival**
Boston Marriott, Newton, MA
Kathy St. Jean, Coordinator
(401) 474-3434
[email protected]
www.nedancefestival.com
August 28-31, 2014
Dallas Dance**
An AANCE/Master’s Tour event
Host: Dallas Push Club
The Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, TX
Terry Rippa, Coordinator
(214) 526-8889
[email protected]
www.dallasdance.com
August 8-10, 2014
18th Annual Dancin’ Up a Storm**
Hilton Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, MO
Karen Hedges, Coordinator
(816) 728-3750
[email protected]
www.dancinupastorm.com
August 8-10, 2014
Lone Star Invitational**
An ACDA event
Omni Southpark, Austin, TX
Sharry & Kevin Reynolds, Coordinators
(512) 585-9409
[email protected]
www.lonestarcountrydance.com
August 22-23, 2014
12th Annual Runway Boogie**
Host: Beckley Area Shag Club
Hern’s Hanger, Beaver, WV
Karen Callahan, Coordinator
(304) 763-4549
[email protected]
www.beckleyshagclub.com
August 22-25, 2014
Swingin’ Dance Party*
Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati, OH
Sophy Kdep, Coordinator
(859) 816-5626
[email protected]
www.stepnoutstudio.com
August 22-25, 2014
Summer Hummer**
A NASDE/YASDA event
Sheraton Framington Hotel
Framington, MA
August 27-September 1, 2014
South Bay Dance Fling**
A UCWDC event
Host: Gone Dancin’ Social Dance Club
Wyndham Hotel, San Jose, CA
Glenn & Sue Cravalho, Coordinators
(209) 608-1414
[email protected]
www.southbaydancefling.com
September 12-14, 2014
Arkansas Country Classic**
An ACDA event
Wyndham Riverfront, N. Little Rock, AR
Richard & bonnie Robertson, Coordinators
(501) 614-9090
[email protected]
www.arkansascountryclassic.com
September 12-14, 2014
Vermont Swing Dance Championships**
A WSDC event
Stratton Mountain Inn
Stratton Mountain, VT
Karen Graham, Coordinator
(802) 558-1870
[email protected]
www.vermontwestcoastswing.net
September 25-28, 2014
Meet Me in St. Louis**
Host: St. Louis Rebels Swing Dance Club
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Rd.
St. Louis, MO
Penny Davis, Coordinator
(314) 495-9089
[email protected]
www.stlrebels.com
October 3-4, 2014
Hanger Classic**
A Competitive Shaggers Assn. event
Host: Beckley Area Shag Club
Hern’s Hanher, Beaver, WV
Karen Callahan, Coordinator
(304) 763-4549
[email protected]
www.beckleyshagclub.com
October 10-12, 2014
Waltz Across Texas**
An ACDA event
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Houston
International Airport
Bob Wheatly, Coordinator
(936) 344-8880
[email protected]
www.waltzacrosstx.com
October 31-November, 2, 2014
Halloween in Harrisburg**
Best Western Premier Central
Harrisburg, PA
Jeff & Lynn Bartholomew, Coordinators
(717) 579-6019
[email protected]
www.halloweeninharrisburg.com
November 6-11, 2014
Tampa Bay Classic**
Tradewinds Island Resort
St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
[email protected]
www.tampabayclassic.com
November 7-10, 2014
Swingin’ New England**
An AANCE event
Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MA
Karen Graham, Coordinator
(802) 558-1870
[email protected]
www.swingnewengland.com
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P AGE 12
Younger Brother in Pioneering Duo Dies at age 74
They warbled, they squabbled, and they were there when
what we called “rock and roll” started. There is no more beautiful sound than the voices of siblings swirled together in high
harmony, and when Phil and Don Everly combined their voices
about yearning, angst and loss, it changed the world. Phil
Everly, the younger of the Everly Brothers who took the high
notes, died Jan. 3, 2014 from chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, COPD.
The Beatles one referred to themselves as the “English
Everly Brothers”. Bob Dylan, pop cultures poet Laureate, once said “We owe these guys everything. They
started it all”. If Elvis was the King of Rock & Roll, Phil and Don Everly were its troubled princes. They sang
songs in perfect harmony and were perfect interpreters of the twitchy hearts of millions of baby boomers of
the ‘50s and ‘60s. Their hit records included the titillating “Wake Up Little Susie” , a great “cruisin” song, and
the era-identifying “Bye Bye Love”, “Cathy’s Clown” and many other top 10 hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s. In all, the
brothers career spanned five decades, although they performed separately from 1973 to 1983 after splitting up.
In their heyday between 1957 and 1962 they had 19 top 40 hits. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame in 1986. As sons born into a family of folk and country music singers, they had been performing since
they were children and were the most country-oriented of the early rock giants. This heritage led to their induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, which was a nod to their heritage.
National Association of Rhythm & Blues Deejays Top 50 Songs for 2013
1. Still Strokin’ by Ms. Jody
2. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
3. I’m in Heaven When I’m With You by Roy Hamilton
4. Bobcat Woman by 4 Jacks
5. Share My Love by R. Kelly
6. Don’t Rush by Kelly Clarkson & Vince Gill
7. Back in the Day Café by Andre Lee
8. I’m Going Back by Donnie Ray
9. Come Get To This by L.J. Reynolds
10. The Walk by Mayer Hawthorne
11. I’m Hungover by Rick Strickland & Lesa Hudson
12. Woo. By The Craig Wollard Band
13. Shuckin’ and Jivin’ by Jaye Hammer
14. Good Loving by Roy Hamilton
15. Overnight by Zac Brown Band
16. Never Been to Spain by no Refund Band
17. Just Go Dancin’ by O.B. Buchana
18. Black Coffee & Cigarettes b6y Might Mo Rodgers
19. She Ain’t Worth a Dine by 4 Jacks
20. Call Me by KB & The Shifters
21. Strange Times by Roy Hamilton
22. Old Friends by Phil Wilson & Jackie Gore
23. The Driver by King Tyrone
24. 24. A Love To Call Mine by Johnnie Taylor
25. Chicken Switch by James Hunter
26. Keep On Rockin’ by Alvin Lee
27. I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Candice Glover
28. Get Lucky by Daft Punk
29. I Can’t Think by Band of Oz
30. Touch of Your Kiss by Clalbash Flash
31. Where the Boys Are by Rhonda McDaniel
32. I’m Back by Billy Scott
33. Wild Turkey 101 Proof by Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
34. In Between Disasters by Uncle Cracker
35. I Almost Did It by Donnie Ray
36. Bad Bad Feeling by Trampled Under Foot
37. Tore Up From the Floor Up by Ron Moody
38. Let’s Walk by Austin DeLone
39. Who’s Rockin’ You by Donnie Ray
40. Let the Monkey Ride by James Hunter Six
41. The Bop by Ms Jody
42. Fallen For You (I Can’t Get Up) by Fantastic Shakers
43. From the Back by L.J. Nichols
44. Gon Dance by Ron Moody
45. Feelin’ Single by R. Kelly
46. Baby Workout by Jackie Wilson
47. In This Mess by Snooky Pryor
48. Amazingly Amazing by Lesa Hudson
49. Boulevard Boys by Big John Thompson & Roger Smith
50. My Love is Your Love (Forever) by Jackie Gore
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Great Music and Dancing WEBSITES
*www.pandora.com
* http://carolynspreciousmemories.com//50s/sitemap *Beach music: www.yourbeachmusic.com
* http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm *www.tropicalglen.com
* Great Music: http://xoteria.com
* Blues, Big Bands & Easy Listening: http://www.dapatchy.com *Global Swing Deejays: http://www.globalswingdjs.com
* Great variety of music & artists: www.pcdon.com
* Great popular song site: www.songstube.net
* US Open Dance Clips: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4LqReLcig8&feature=plcp
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP INTO THE NFA
Our National Association is comprised of three membership categories. Each is briefly described here. An application form for Full Member and Supporting Member is included with this newsletter. The information that we request on the forms is intended to convey to us that your club /organization/event has a sincere interest or involvement in the promotion, preservation and perpetuation of our FastDance styles and music.
Advisory Committee– A position established at the NFA’s inception in 1998. It consists of the original Founder
and individuals from all across America who assist in the organization and structure of the Association. Periodically,
additional individuals are appointed.
Full Member Clubs– Any social dance club whose interests are supportive of the NFA and its goals and efforts.
These clubs are not required to attend annual NFA meetings, mandatory or otherwise. They may be chartered or
non-chartered, profit or non-profit. They need not have bylaws. They should however, have a leadership comprised
of Officers or a Board that meets periodically.
Supporting Members– This category consists of individuals and major multi-day dance events or other dancerelated organizations whether profit or non-profit, chartered or non-chartered and who are supportive of the NFA
and its goals and efforts.
By way of affiliation, both Full Member Clubs and Supporting Members have access to all benefits provided by the
NFA. For more details about the NFA, its membership, major national multi-day events, and benefits of membership, please visit our website at www.fastdancers.com. You may also call our toll-free number at 1-877-NFA-CLUB
(632-2582) or email [email protected].
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NATIONAL BOPPERS HALL OF FAME
Please Visit Our New Website (always a work in progress) at
www.nationalboppershof.com
2014 inductions will take place at the International 4th of July
Convention in Phoenix, Arizona
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P AGE 14
We Need Your Club Logo
We continue adding the logo’s of our Member Clubs to our website. This really dresses it up. We have sent
email requests to all of our clubs and most have responded. Check out the “Clubs” page of our website to make
sure that your club logo is displayed there. If you haven’t sent us your color or b/w logo yet, please do so asap.
You can send it via an email attachment in a .jpeg or .pdf format The email address is [email protected].
A Redneck’s Pet Fish
A redneck with a bucket full of fish was approached recently by a game warden in Central Mississippi as he
started to drive his boat away from a lake.
The game warden asked the man, “May I see your fishing please?”
“Naw, sir”, replied the redneck. “I don’t need none of them there papers. these here are my pet fish.”
“Pet fish???”, exclaimed the confused warden.
“Yep, Once a week I bring these here fish uh mine down to the lake and let ‘em swim ‘round for uh while.
Then, when I whistle, they swim right back ito my net and I take ‘em back home.”
The warden replies, “What a bunch of B.S., you’re under arrest.”
The redneck said, “It’s the truth, Mr. Guvment Man. I’ll show ya! We do this all the time!!
“We do now, do We ?” smirked the warden.
“PROVE IT”
The redneck released the fish into the lake and stood and waited.
After a few minutes, the warden said, “Well?’
“Well whut?” said the redneck.
“When are you going to call them back ?”
“Call who back?”
“The FISH,“ replied the warden!
Whut fish?” asked the redneck.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
We may not be as smart as some city Slickers, but we ain’t as dumb as some government employees.
You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving to the North.
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WE REGRET THE LOSS OF ANOTHER HALL OF FAMER
Just prior to the distribution of this newsletter, we’ve learned that Edie Polzin died from a car wreck that occurred in October of last year. Tragically, over a 2-3 month period afterwards, her conditions resulting from
the wreck led to her death on January 4, 2014. Edie’s Husband, Tom Polzin, also a Hall of Famer, died a couple of years ago. Both Tom & Edie were “movers and shakers” within the Memphis, TN dance community and
were members of a great club, the Memphis Bop Club. Tom and Edie shared deejay duties for years and for
many venues across the country. For several years, Tom was President of the National Association of Rhythm
& Blues Deejays. With Edie’s help and support the Association grew and prospered under their leadership
and service. Tom was inducted into the National Boppers Hall of Fame (www.nationalboppershof.com) in
1993, Edie in 2003. Edie’s pleasant smile and great personality will be sorely missed by the Memphis dance
community and members of the National Boppers Hall of Fame.
N ATIONAL F AST D ANCE A SSOCIATION
FULL CLUB MEMBERSHIP NEW/RENEWAL APPLICATION - 2014
ANNUAL DUES: 30 CENTS PER MEMBER.
MINIMUM DUES: $25.
MAXIMUM DUES: $100.
REPORTED MEMBERSHIP IS BASED ON
AN HONOR SYSTEM AND WILL BE FOR YEAR ENDING 12/31.
(Please Print Legibly & Answer All Questions)
OUR CREDO: To Preserve & Promote All Styles of FastDance
*Bop * Shag * East Coast Swing * West Coast Swing * Jitterbug * Hand Dance
* Imperial Swing * Push * Whip * Lindy * Lindy Hop * Hustle * Salsa * Line Dance
DATE:_____________________
CLUB NAME:_________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________
NO. OF MEMBERS:__________DATE CLUB ORGANIZED:_______________CHARTERED?_________
WEBSITE ADDRESS (If Applicable):_______________________________________________________
CURRENT PRESIDENT:
NAME:___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
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PHONE #: Home (
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)____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________
CURRENT NEWSLETTER EDITOR (for exchange & dissemination of information):
NAME: ______________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
PHONE #: Home ( )_____________ Work: ( )____________
FAX #: Home ( )________________ Work: ( )____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________
NOTES:
1) Check for annual dues must accompany this application and is to be made
payable to the National FastDance Association.
2) Website: www.fastdancers.com
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE/INQUIRIES TO:
Bill Maddox
3371 Debussy Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
Phone: (904) 744-2424
Toll Free: 877-NFA-CLUB
Fax: (904) 744-7047
Email: [email protected]
N ATIONAL F AST D ANCE A SSOCIATION
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP NEW/RENEWAL APPLICATION - 2014
For Individuals, Clubs or Other Organizations
ANNUAL DUES: $60.00
OUR CREDO: To Preserve & Promote All Styles of FastDance
*Bop * Shag * East Coast Swing * West Coast Swing * Jitterbug * Hand Dance
* Imperial Swing * Push * Whip * Lindy * Lindy Hop * Hustle * Salsa * Line Dance
I NDIVIDUAL
Name:____________________________________
Phone No. ( )_____________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________
Website:________________________________
C LUB
Club Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
No. of Members:_______________ Date Organized:______________ Chartered?___________
Current President:
Name:______________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Phone: ( )_________________ Fax: ( )________________
Current Newsletter Editor (for exchange & dissemination of information):
Name:_______________________ Phone: ( )_____________ Fax: ( )____________
Email:_______________________ Website:_____________________________________
O THER O RGANIZATIONS
(Major Dance Events, Vendors, Etc.)
Name of Organization:___________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact:_______________________________ Phone: ( )______________________
Email:_____________________________ Website:____________________________________
DATE OF APPLICATION:__________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:__________________________
NOTES: 1) Annual dues must accompany application.
2) Website: www.fastdancers.com
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE/INQUIRIES TO:
Bill Maddox
3371 Debussy Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
Phone: 904-744-2424
Toll Free: 877-NFA-CLUB
Fax: 904-744-7047
Email: [email protected]