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National
Fast Dance
Association News
J ULY —S EPTEMBER 2010
W HY B EGINNERS Q UIT D ANCING !
B Y M ARK V AN S CHUYVER
A popular dance instructor has told me that “out of 1,000 folks who think they might enroll in a dance class,
perhaps 50 or so will actually do it. Of these brave 50, only 30 or so will finish the beginner series. Of the
30, only 20 will return for intermediate classes. After one year, maybe 10 will still be dancing.”
“Gee whiz! Only ten out of 1,000?”, I asked.
“This number might be too high”, he replied thoughtfully.
Why such a high turnover? What makes it so hard to begin? What makes it so hard to stay with it? Let’s examine
the top five reasons why people give up before they really get started.
NEW-BE ANXIETY
Adults don’t like to look stupid. This is the bottom line. We adults know how to walk and we don’t like to
crawl. When new student “John Doe” walks into that first dance lesson, he is no longer Mr. Big. At that moment, gone is the respect of family, friends, church, and co-workers. Zero is the value of his BA, MBA or
Ph.D. Years of jogging, golfing, skiing, skating, and batting will not help. Suddenly Big John is a kindergarten
child again. He’s a little kid, a “baby dancer”, new-be-know-nothing. This is simply not a condition that
adults like to be in. New-be anxiety is absolutely normal and completely unavoidable. New students can increase their odds of staying with the dance by realizing that this is the price that every single person must pay
if they wish to play. Knowing that you are not alone helps a lot. Ask other beginners, intermediates, advanced dancers, and your instructors to share their new-be stories with you. You are not alone John Doe!
FEAR OF REJECTION
It is human nature to seek acceptance and avoid rejection. New dancers enter a world of leaders and followers who seem to know everything while they virtually know nothing. To a New-be, the dance floor is so
scary that it might as well be made of ice. Fear of rejection by experienced or even other beginner dancers is
very real. New dancers take heart. A very high percentage of experienced dancers will say yes to a beginner leader or follower if asked politely. Tell the person that you a just starting and don’t worry about doing
anything fancy. Followers, you must ask too. In dance club environments it is perfectly acceptable for followers to ask leaders to dance. If you are a beginner leader, give clear leads and never force your partner. Stay
with basics and don’t forget to smile! Remember, three basic steps done well are much better than a hundred
fancy moves led badly. If you are a beginning follower, keep cool and relaxed. Listen to the music and let
then leader put you in place. If you miss a lead just laugh and keep dancing. Don’t apologize or freeze up.
Just relax and follow, you will be fine. ———Continued on Page 7
NFA N EWS
J ULY -S EPTEMBER 2010
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T HE B IG T IME
By Bert Anderson– Nov./Dec. 2009 issue of the Desert Swing Dance Club newsletter
Board of Directors
President-Bill Maddox
(HOF 1998)
3371 Debussy Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
904-744-2424
877-NFA-CLUB
[email protected]
Vice Pres.-Ray Coker
(HOF 2000)
15411 Peermont
Houston, TX 77062
[email protected]
Secretary-Gene Lusk
423 Dixie Drive
Selma, NC 27576
Cell: 919-946-1423
[email protected]
Treasurer-Jim Crowe
(HOF 1994)
1202 Berclair Road
Memphis, TN 38122
901-682-6309
[email protected]
John Lindo
(HOF 2009)
63 Hill St., #1F
Morristown, NJ
972-538-7147
[email protected]
Denny Martin
(HOF 1999)
841 Broadwater Road
Churchtown, MD 20733
301-261-9042
[email protected]
Dancers train longer and work harder than any other performing artist. For their efforts
they are accorded less respect than the ushers in the theaters where they perform. With the exception of ballet, dancers have traditionally been part of the scenery. They provide visual energy
for the singers, jugglers, dog acts, and trained seals. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly,
Eleanor Powell; These great dancers of the last century are yet fondly remembered. However,
upon the passing of these Titans of Terpsichore, who filled the void? Nobody—until now.
Now at last, there is joy in the Swingdom. Let’s hear it for all the dancing boys and girls whose
art is now creeping into the public consciousness through the medium of television. This dance
renaissance is fueled by the television networks embrace of reality concept. This economy
measure eliminates a scripted production requiring costly writers, actors with those pesky residuals, locations and sets, costuming, producers and directors. As today’s viewer knows, a reality show can be shot in a bus station using unpaid participants doing and saying whatever
comes into their often confused minds.
Today’s fine young dancers owe a debt of gratitude to British television. In the 1960’s American
producers “borrowed” a BBC production which revolutionized American culture as well as our
funny-bone—All in the Family. Another current BBC comic import is The Office. Several
years ago ABC claimed another popular British import: Dancing with the Stars. The popularity
of that show encouraged the FOX network to introduce: So You Think You Can Dance. Both
shows became instant hits, actively involving millions of viewers as voters. The two shows are
of, and about dancing. However, they contrast dramatically in content. Dancing With The
Stars proves conclusively that celebrity does not equal ability. As dancers, our hearts go out to
the professional dancer paired with a thud-footed, dance challenged “celebrity”. It’s obvious that
the celebrity leader/follower isn’t really on the same performance planet as his/her professional
partner; the professional is struggling to maintain the illusion of mutual competence.
So You Think You Can Dance is a dancer’s show, for those who perform and those who view it
at home. The top twenty dancers are selected by a panel of qualified judges, then move on to
participate in a demanding national dance contest. Along the way the viewer is treated to the
best efforts of the best young dancers interpreting the vision of the best choreographers working
today. Both shows are a godsend to the dance world. The public is excited, as evidenced by the
dance studio enrollments. At-home viewers vote in the millions for their favorites. The nondancer and the Saturday night social dancer now view the pastime as something they would like
to so, and something they would like to do better. The trained and talented young dancer feels
this ground shift; there is now a public appreciation of their art. Somewhere in this vast pool of
young talent are another Astaire, a Powell and a Kelly. Gottadance!!
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Wit & Witicisms:
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The irony of life is that, by the time you’re old enough to know your way around, you’re
not going anywhere.
I was always taught to respect my elders but it keeps getting harder to find one.
Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses.
Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.
A fool and his money can throw one hell of a party.
NFA N EWS
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 NFA PRESIDENT, BILL MADDOX AND NFA
NEWSLETTER EDITOR, MICHAEL
PAYNE, ARE ADDED TO YOUR NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST.
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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. Additionally, it can be very
time consuming to keep the page maintained
and up-to-date.
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. A note on your website such
as this should suffice:
“For great link sites with a National view of our
FastDance styles, check out our site, USA Swingnet
and the World Swing Dance Council”
You might consider putting this same
information in your club newsletter so all of
your members will know of access to these
links.
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Wisdom of our Time…?
We have enough youth. How about a fountain of
“smart”?
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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. 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.
UPDATE ON ASCAP, BMI AND SESAC
For the last 8-10 months ASCAP and BMI have been VERY active in the Carolina’s, Georgia and Virginia, primarily Shag
clubs. This has resulted in a number of those clubs affiliating
with the NFA in order to obtain very reasonably priced licensing in order to play copyrighted music at all of their club dance
activities. Many national dance events are doing the same. Thus
far for 2010, the NFA has about 4 dozen such events nationally
that have obtained licensing through us. We continue in our annual efforts to negotiate the best possible fee structures for our
affiliated members. We have been very successful in our efforts.
Of course, having nearly 70,000 dancers under our licensing
umbrella goes far in persuading ASCAP, BMI and SESAC to continue providing us with a great fee structure.
Unfortunately, there are still 2-3 dozen national events that are
risking serious consequences by continuing to remain unlicensed. Over the years we have made numerous contacts with
them to no avail. But, one way or another, they will eventually
have to do the right (and legal) thing and get licensed.
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2010 - Club Event - 2011
Calendar
*Indicates events licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC through the National FastDance Association
July 9-11, 2010
Wisconsin Dance Challenge*
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Green Bay, WI
Doug Rousar/Vivian Hahn, Coordinators
(920) 279-0222
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rebelswcdc.com
July 15-18, 2010
Jammin’ in July*
Hosted by: Columbus Swing Dance Club
Columbus Airport Marriott
Columbus, OH
Ron Reese, Coordinator
(614) 861-3927
Website: www.jamminjuly.com
July 22-25, 2010
Swingtime in the Rockies*
Hosted by: Rocky Mountain SDC
Westin Hotel
Westminster, CO
Tom Perlinger, Coordinator
(303) 719-1712
Website: www.swingtimeintherockies.com
August 12-14, 2010
Summer Swing Classic*
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
St. Petersburg, FL
Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
Website: www.summerswingclassic.com
August 12-15, 2010
Palm Springs Summer
Swing Dance Classic*
Renaissance Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
Jay Byams, Coordinator
(805) 405-2946
Website: www.peoplewhodance.net
August 19-22, 2010
Intl. Lindy Hop Championships*
The Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
Tena Morales, Coordinator
(281) 705-6369
Website: www.ilhc.com
August 26-29, 2010
Jason & Sophy’s Swing Dance Party*
Drawbridge Inn Hotel, Ft. Mitchell, KY
Sophy Kdep, Coordinator
(859) 816-5626
Website: www.jasonandsophy.com
August 26-29, 2010
5th Annual Beach Music Festival*
Best Western Hotel & Citadel Alumni
House, Charleston, SC
Harriett Grady-Thomas, Coordinator
(866) 571-9362
Website: www.pivotsbeachclub.com
Sept. 2-5, 2010
Dallas Dance*
Hosted by: Dallas Push Club
The Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, TX
Terry Rippa, Coordinator
(214) 526-8889
Website: www.dallasdance.com
Sept. 2-5, 2010
South Bay Dance Fling*
Wyndham Hotel, San Jose, CA
Sue Cravallo, Coordinator
(209) 608-1414
Website: www.southbaydancefling.com
Sept. 3-5, 2010
Hudson Swing Affair*
Hyatt Regency, Jersey City on the Hudson
Jersey City, NJ
John Festa, Coordinator
(212) 255-0204
[email protected]
Website: www.hudsonswingaffair.com
Sept. 10-12, 2010
Desert Swing Dance Convention*
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Phoenix, AZ
Mike Gadberry, Coordinator
(480)570-5122
Website: www.desertcityswing.com
Sept. 16-19, 2010
Bridgetown Swing*
Hosted by: Portland Swing Dance Club
Doubletree Portland-Lloyd Center
Portland, OR
Website: www.portlandswing.org/bts
Sept. 16-19, 2010
Meet Me in St. Louis*
Hosted by: St. Louis Rebels SDC
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Road
St. Louis, MO
Penny Davis, Coordinator
(313) 495-9089
Website: www.stlrebels.com
Sept. 23-26, 2010
Swing Niagara Dance Championships*
Adams Mark Hotel
Buffalo, NY
Maria Cirino, Coordinator
(315) 436-3521
Website: www.swingniagara.com
Oct. 12-16, 2010
Shag-A-Rama*
Hosted by: Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
Boardwalk Beach Resort
Panama City Beach, FL
Judy Larkin, Coordinator
(205) 733-9494
(205) 914-4579 cell
Website: www.beachshaggers.com
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2010 - Club Event - 2011
Calendar Continued...
*Indicates events licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC through the National FastDance Association
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 event details to
us as soon as possible. If you have not listed with us before and wish to, contact us toll free at 1-877-NFA-CLUB.
Oct. 15-17, 2010
Paradise Country Dance Festival*
Sheraton Fairplex Suites, Pomona, CA
Karen Crabtree, Coordinator
(951) 312-8473
www.inlandvalleydancefestival.com
Oct. 21-24, 2010
American Lindy Hop Championships*
Plaza Hotel & Conf. Ctr, Stamford, CT
Paulette Brockington, Coordinator
(800) 647-9464
Website: www.artspectrum.com
Oct. 28-31, 2010
Swing City Chicago*
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL
Maren Oslac, Coordinator
(630) 564-0199
Website: www.swingcitychicago.com
Hilton Garden Inn
Twinsburg, OH
Fred Price, Coordinator
(330) 998-2057
Website: www.cashdanceclub.org
Dec. 2-5, 2010
Chico Dance Sensation*
Holiday Inn-Chico, CA
Chuck Brown, Coordinator
(916) 317-5450
Website: www.chicodancesensation.com
Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 3, 2011
Salsa Mambo Festival*
Doral Princess Resort
Cathedral City, CA
Sonyo Martinez, Coordinator
(714) 903– 5175
Website: www.salsamambofestival.com
Nov. 11-14, 2010
Tampa Bay Classic*
Trade Winds Island Resort
St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Phil Dorroll, Coordinator
(615) 948-3124
Website: www.tampabayclassic.com
Dec. 30, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011
Palm Springs New Years
Swing Dance Classic*
Wyndham Hotel
Palm Springs, CA
Jay Byams, Coordinator
(805) 405-2946
Website: www.peoplewhodance.net
Nov. 25-28, 2010
US Open Swing Dance Championship*
Burbank Marriott, Burbank, CA
Tyoni Martin, Coordinator
(800) 537-8937
Website: www.usopenswingdc.com
Dec. 30, 2010– Jan. 2, 2011
Floorplay’s New Years Swing Vacation
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL
Mark Traynor, Coordinator
(407) 973-9674
Website: www.floorplayswing.com
Nov. 26-28, 2010
Cash Bash*
Hosted by: Cleveland Akron SDC
Jan. 13-16, 2011
Americas Classic Championships*
Hilton North, Houston, TX
Cher Peadon, Coordinator
(817) 654-1736
Website: www.americasclassic.com
Feb 4-6, 2011
Shaggers@ Heart*
Hosted by: Boogie on the Bay Shag Club
Lexington George Washington Inn
Williamsburg, VA
Bob & Christy Taylor, Coordinators
(757) 436-1844
Website: www.boogieonthebay.com
March 3-6, 2011
Mid Atlantic Dance Jam
Sheraton Premier Hotel
Tyson’s Corner, VA
Dave Moldover, Coordinator
(301) 330-7708
Website: www.midatlanticdancejam.com
April 8-10, 2011
Los Angeles Premier Dance Classic*
Marriott Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, CA
Barb Delay, Coordinator
(951) 897-3003
Website: www.lapdclassic.com
April 14-17, 2011
Reno Dance Sensation*
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Reno, NV
Chuck Brown, Coordinator
(916) 317-5450
Website: renodancesensation.com
June 23-26, 2011
Liberty Swing Dance Championships*
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
John Lindo, Coordinator
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Great
* www.pandora com
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Music and Dancing Websites
* www.snjmall/com:/chico
* www.youtube.com– Search: Swing Dancing
* Elvis & Celine Dion– www.youtube.com/watch?V=agZTP7110994
* www.tropicalglen.com
* Boppin’ On Beale St– 1995—www.youtube.com:80/watch?V=t7ikWTejl40
* http:www.bobforrest.com/JukeBox.htm * http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm
* “Amazing Dancing”- www.sonyradio.com/amazingdancing.html * Great Music: http://xoteria.com
* Blues, Oldies, Big Bands & Easy Listening– http://www.dapatchy.com
Jeanne’s Top 10 West Coast Swing No-No’s
There are many varieties to the “style” of west coast swing and an even wider variety in the area of
“connection”. But no matter where I dance in the country, a few rules remain universal to an enjoyable
dance for both the leader and follower. These are the “no-no’s” that should be learned at the beginning level
and revisited frequently throughout your dancing life. All of the following simply serve to improve the connection (thus communication) between leader and follower on the dance floor…..
1. Don’t take large steps. Most steps should not exceed the length of you own foot or be any wider
than you shoulders.
2. Don’t bounce. Dance smoothly
3. Don’t push or pull. Leaders should lead by moving their bodies, not by pulling and pushing. Followers should follow by using their legs to move their body, not their arms.
4. Don’t break your frame. Keep you chest up! Your posture should create a vertical line with the
floor. Forearms should stay parallel to the floor in open position. Biceps should generally stay on the
front-side of your body, unless doing a behind the back type of move.
5. Don’t “dance” with you arms. Keep hands and arms “quiet”. Bouncing arms are distracting and
misleading to a partner. “Wagging” your arms around creates a false sense of leading a turn.
6. Don’t let your hands rise above the elbow in the open position. Keep forearms, wrists and
hands parallel to the floor. If the hands rise above the elbow, this can result in connections moving from
the core center into the biceps.
7. Don’t float or get too far away. Post your weight and body (hands and feet) at the end of each set of
movements. This will keep you closer to your partner and avoid overextension.
8. Don’t use your thumbs or squeeze. Create a “C’ connection with your partner using the fingers
only. Keep your thumbs clear, and never squeeze!
9. Don’t look at the floor. Look up at you partner and smile Keep your eye on the area just above the
sternum, this is a quick indicator of where your partner will be moving. Looking at the floor drops your
frame and increases distance between partners..
10. Don’t back lead. Followers, focus on learning to follow so leaders can learn to lead. Wait for the
leader to lead you forward/move you backward. More of Jeanne’s articles at www.swingtulsastyle.com
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Leaders and followers, always thank your partner regardless of relative skill.
BAD PLANNING
Lots of dancers quit because they fail to plan for dancing. Dance lessons take time and social dancing takes
time and special planning. Babysitters, practice partners, phone calls to find out where folks are going to
meet all take time and energy. Without planning, dancing loses its priority status in our lives. If you find
yourself thinking “I’ll go next week,” you may be on your way to quitting. In the beginning, it is important to
discipline yourself to attend classes and social dances. Plan for dancing. Don’t lose your momentum.
FAILURE TO PRACTICE
Failure to practice is a major cause of frustration for all dancers. That which is not practiced will not be remembered. Studies have been done on this. New material should be practiced within ten minutes of learning. Then practice again within two hours of a lesson. More practice must be done within twenty-four hours
to ensure retention. Then, weekly practice is needed to maintain the material and advance the skill. This
schedule of practice is only a minimum amount. It is just enough to make us remember. To get better, to perfect a new skill or technique, we need even more practice with partners and coaches. Learning is hard! Practice is essential!
STOP AND START
Years ago I taught martial arts classes. Over a seven year period I observed many students who dropped in
and out of class. With each return effort, these folks demonstrated beginner-bravery but lost learnermomentum. With each return, they dropped out sooner and returned event later. Without exception, every
one of these stop and starters quit before obtaining any significant skill. A body in motion tends to stay in
motion. If you are beginner who is serious about dancing, do not stop. If you must miss classes and social
events, then dance in your home or in your hotel room. Do not stop as it greatly reduces your odds of reaching your goal of becoming a great dancer. Find a way to dance every day.
CONCLUSION
If it is true that only ten out of 1,000 who start dancing stay with it, then it is a huge accomplishment to be
one of those ten. If you are a beginner and if you stay with it, you will soon become a member of a special
community of brave souls who did not quit. You will enter a world of folks who did not give up when the
newcomer anxiety bug struck. You will join a group of people who overcame their fear of rejection and kept
dancing anyway. You will see people who did not forget to plan to dance, folks who practiced hard and stayed
with it every day. Students who did not start and stop. In short, you will see yourself.
Mark Van Schuyver lives in Atlanta. He is a writer and a West Coast Swing enthusiast with over thirteen years experience dancing. More than 100 of his articles have been
published in national magazines including many on the subject of dance. Mark can be reached by email at [email protected]
I just had a call from a Charity asking me to donate some of
my clothes to the starving people throughout the world. I
told them to kiss my ass!! Anybody who fits into my clothes
isn’t starving!!
NFA N EWS
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W E N EED Y OUR C LUB L OGO
We are adding the logo’s of our Member Clubs to our website. This will really dress it up. We recently sent email
requests to all of our clubs and several have responded. If you haven’t sent us your logo yet, please do so asap. You
can send it via an email attachment in a jpeg or pdf format with a pictel range of about 120 X 200. Either color or
b/w will do. The email address is [email protected] or [email protected].
WE CAME TO DANCE
By Bert Pringle
Dance conventions have become a trade show. The original concept of dancers coming together for a good
time and learning a few new steps has evolved into a Prussian regimen of back-to-back classes and contests.
Hey—We came to dance!
The tight focus on revenue enhancement for the attending instructors has eclipsed the original raison d’etre
for these gatherings. Organized dance clubs once presented conventions. They invited regional dancers to
join them for a blockbuster party. The sponsoring club arranged day events; golf tournaments, tennis
matches, scenic tours, shows, house parties, luncheons and dinners. One or two dance classes were available
in the morning with instructors available for privates. Afternoons were for social dancing and brief contest
qualifiers, which were limited to three or four divisions. Evening sessions featured social dancing, a quick
contest or two, and back to having a good time.
After all– We came to dance.
Today, club sponsored conventions are rare. (Editor’s note: Of the forty six 2010 NFA major dance conventions, twelve are hosted/sponsored by social dance clubs). Entrepreneurs now produce “dance events”, short
on dancing, but long on tutorial and merchandising. A gaggle of instructors hold classes from morning well
into the evening sessions (a recent event has attendee’s remain seated after the Saturday night dinner while a
class was held). With so many instructors teaching, large blocks of time are required. Fiscal logic dictates
maximum class attendance so attendees off-site activities are discouraged with multiple classes running lockstep morning, noon and night. Some participants may never see the outside of the hotel. We’ve Wal-Marted
dancing.
How sad--We came to dance.
Contests have always been an important component of dance gatherings and rightly so. However, they have
become an exponential element. How many divisions must we have? Why must we sacrifice social dance
time to watch massive qualifying rounds? As dance “events” continue to grow in size and number, perhaps it’s
time to qualify an “event” as either a dance/social gathering with minimal class and contest staging, or a tutorial/spectators showcase. There’s an audience for both.
Please—We came to dance.
This article is from the Desert Swing Dance Club May/June newsletter. Editor’s note: Corroborating or opposing point of view are welcomed and encouraged. They will appear in upcoming NFA newsletters.
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Are You a Dance-aholic?
TAKE THE TEST AND FACE THE TRUTH
BY Lori Tucker
Is dancing taking over your life? Have you heard whispers that you’re becoming addicted to dance? Are you afraid that you
or a loved one is becoming a dance-aholic? Take this simple test, or take it on behalf of someone you really care about.
However painful it might be, it’s time you faced the truth. Count 1 point for every YES answer.
1. You listen to dance music at times when you cannot possibly dance—i.e. on your car sterio, with headphones while taking public transportation, on airplanes, etc. Give yourself an additional point if you actually take your hands off the wheel
while driving in order to clap your hands to the music.
2. More than 50% of the y-shirts in your wardrobe are dance-related. Give yourself an extra point if any of them no longer
fit or are too worn to wear, but you keep them anyway because they remind you of special dance events.
3. When you are debating whether to buy a new article of clothing , a chief factor is whether you can wear it dancing.
4. What you eat for dinner depends on whether you’re going dancing afterwards (nothing too heavy, no garlic, no onions).
5. At least once a month you phone or email another dance to find out whether he/she is going to a dance class or party.
Give yourself another point if, when you learn that he/she is not going out, you go anyway.
6. You subscribe to one or more dance magazines or newsletters.
7. At least two gifts per year (received or given) are dance-related—music, clothing, video, money for dance lessons, etc.
8. The photos on your desk at work include at least one of you at a dance-related event.
9. Your car is adorned with, (1 point for each)
a. Dance-related personalized license plate.
b. Dance-related license plate holder
c. Dance-related bumper sticker or window decal.
10. You use your computer for dance-related activities. (1 point for each)
a. You have email relationships with other dancers in which you write about dance-related events.
b. You subscribe to a mailing list organized around dance-related topics.
c. You surf for dance-related websites.
d. You Maintain a dance-related website.
SCORING:
15 POINTS OR MORE: Mayday, Mayday. Houston, we have a serious dance problem. Don’t be surprised if your
friends organize an intervention to confront you with your addiction.
11-14 POINTS: You’re a borderline dance-aholic. With some effort on your part you can take back control of your life
without outside help. It may be enough to cut out dancing between dance classes.
6-10 POINTS: Not to worry. You’re one of those social dancers. You can take it ot leave it. You can walk off the dance
floor anytime. Dance-aholics view you with suspicion.
1-5 POINTS: Are you kidding? Are you taking this test as a joke? You probably don’t know a whip pattern from a pivot.
Get outta here—you wouldn’t even watch dance-related television programs.
Lori Tucker runs a popular Israeli Folk Dance session in the San Francisco Bay area. If you’d like, drop her a line at [email protected]
NFA N EWS
PAGE 10
W ELCOME N EW M EMBERS
Full Member Clubs
Supporting Members
Michigan Swing Dance Association
Sharon Nelson, Director
2152 Shakin
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Ph: (248) 390-0515
Website: www.msda.org
Sue Cravalho
Host of: South Bay Dance Fling
P.O. Box 1384
Oakdale, CA 95361
Ph: (209) 608-1414
Website: www.southbaydancefling.com
Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
John Harper, Director
P.O. Box 102062
Irondale, AL 35210
(205) 879-1531
Website: beachshaggers.com
Lori Hayner
Host of: DFW Pro Am Jam
400 Spring Creek Dr.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Ph: (214) 566-1260
Website: www.dfwproamjam.com
“Temptations” Singer Ali-Ollie Woodson Dies at 58
Ali– Ollie Woodson, who led the legendary Motown quintet “The Temptations” in the ‘80’s and
‘90’s and helped restore them to their hit-making
glory with songs that included “Treat Her Like a
Lady”, has died, a friend said. He was 58.
Woodson died in southern California after battling cancer. Motown alumni Association President Billy Wilson said. Woodson’s wife Juanita
informed Wilson about the death.
In this 1994 photo, The Temptations, from left to right, Theo Peoples, Otis Williams,
Melvin Franklin, and Ali-Ollie Woodson, pose after being given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Published May 31, 2010.
Woodson was not an original members of the
group, which had several lineup changes since it
started in the ‘60’s. But he played an integral
part in keeping the Temptations from becoming
just another nostalgic act.
By the early ‘80’s, the Temptations were no longer posting hit after hit like they did in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s with classics such as
“Papa Was a Rolling Stone”, “My Girl” and “I Wish It Would Rain”. The group had lost original members and Woodson was
charged with replacing Dennis Edwards, whose passionate voice defined the group during the “70’s. Woodson’s voice, though
similar to Edward’s with its fiery tone, was distinct in itself and helped the group notch the R & B hits :Treat Her Like a Lady”,
“Sail Away”, and “Lady Soul” from 1984 to 1986.
“He had this swagger about himself. He was cool. He has a coolness about him that was really very inviting”, said Wilson. He
said he first met Woodson in 1980 before Woodson joined the group and that he last spoke to his friend about two weeks ago.
Despite his fame, Woodson was “always a gentleman and always polite and kind to everyone. If we ever asked him to do anything, he never said, “well, It’s going to cost you”. He’d always say, “yeah, Let’s go”, said Wilson, who founded the Detroitbased Motown Association. “He was just a star performer. A wonderful, wonderful person. He was very kind”.
NF A NEWS
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2010
Page 11
NATIONAL BOPPERS HALL OF FAME
The year 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recently had another induction ceremony
at the Michigan Classic June 3-6, 2010. Phil Dorroll and his staff conducted a great ceremony at the dance and were very
pleased to announce the induction of Bob & Beverly Budzynski and Sharon Nelson. The three received very nice plaques
commemorating their induction. Similar commemorative plaques as well as their photos will be installed on the Hall of
Fame’s “Wall of Fame” located at beautiful Club Savoy in Jacksonville, Florida. They will join a group of over 120 individuals
from all across America that have been previously inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Board of Directors of the National
Boppers Hall of Fame extend our congratulation and best wishes to Bob, Beverly and Sharon. They have received this honor
in recognition of their past, present and future valued contributions to the national FastDance community.
Bob and Beverly Budzynski
Sharon Nelson
Throughout the national fastdance community there are literally dozens of people that are qualified for induction into the Hall
of Fame. We know who many of them are. Numerous dance clubs or organizations have their own way of recognizing those
in their midst that have made valuable contributions of their time and efforts to ensure that their club is prosperous and successful. “Member of the Year” for example, is one way to do so. The ultimate recognition though is through induction into the
National Boppers Hall of Fame. Our 2-3 annual induction ceremonies occur at numerous selected dance venues throughout
the country. We would like to encourage our clubs to consider nominating any or their members who they believe are qualified and worthy of the honor of induction. The Hall of Fame will be happy to consider them and if accepted, provide a venue
for their induction. For more information contact Bill Maddox, Hall of Fame President, toll free at 1-877-632-2582
NFA News
JULY- SEPTEMBER 2010
—HOW TO APPLY
Page 12
FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE NFA —
Our Association is comprised of three membership categories. Each are briefly described here.
An application form is included with this newsletter. The information that we request is intended to convey to us that you or your club/
organization have a sincere interest or involvement in the promotion, preservation and perpetuation of our FastDance styles and music.
Permanent Directors- A position established
by our Charter and bylaws. It consists of the
original Founder and individuals who organized
and structured the Association. Periodically, additional individuals are appointed.
Full Member Clubs– Any club, whether profit
or non-profit, charted or non-chartered, whose
interests are supportive of the NFA and its goals
Each dues-paying club has full voting rights along with
the Permanent Directors and appoints a representative
to sit with the Baord. Only the Permanent Board
members can vote on changes to the bylaws, the Charter, or dissolution.
Supporting Members– This is a non-voting category
consisting of clubs who do not wish to become full voting members initially, individuals, major dance events
or other dance related organizations whether profit or
non-profit, chartered or non-chartered who are supportive of the NFA and its goals and efforts.
For more details about the NFA, its membership , major
national events, and benefits of membership, visit our
website at www.fastdancers.com. You may also call our
toll free number at 1-877-NFA -CLUB or email
[email protected].
A LITTLE NOSTALGIA FOR THOSE OVER 60– Jacksonville, FL, Circa 1956
NATIONAL FASTDANCE ASSOCIATION
FULL CLUB MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL APPLICATION
(Please Print Legibly & Answer All Questions)
ANNUAL DUES: 25 CENTS PER MEMBER. MINIMUM FEE: $25.
MAXIMUM FEE: $100. REPORTED MEMBERSHIP IS BASED ON
AN HONOR SYSTEM AND WILL BE FOR YEAR ENDING 12/31.
DATE:_____________________
CLUB NAME:_________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________
NO. OF MEMBERS:__________DATE CLUB ORGANIZED:_______________CHARTERED?_________
WEBSITE ADDRESS (If Applicable):_______________________________________________________
CURRENT PRESIDENT:
NAME:___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
___________________________________________
PHONE #: Home (
)__________ Work: (
)____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________
REPRESENTATIVE
NAME: ______________________________________________
TO NFA BOARD:
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
PHONE #: Home ( )____________ Work: ( )____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________
CURRENT NEWSLETTER EDITOR (for exchange & dissemination of information):
NAME: ______________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
PHONE #: Home ( )_____________ Work: ( )____________
FAX #: Home ( )________________ Work: ( )____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________
NOTES:
1)
The National FastDance Association is chartered in the State of Florida.
2)
Due to geographical distances involved among member clubs, some
representative directors may be unable to attend all meetings. In such
event, discussion by mail or phone is acceptable, as well as written proxy
votes, except on amendments to the NFA’s Charter, Constitution, Bylaws,
or Dissolution.
3)
Check for annual dues (payable to the National FastDance Association)
must accompany this application.
4)
Website: www.fastdancers.com
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE/INQUIRIES TO:
Bill Maddox, President
3371 Debussy Road
Phone: (904) 744-2424
Toll Free: 877-NFA-CLUB
Fax: (904) 744-7047
NATIONAL FASTDANCE ASSOCIATION
Supporting Membership/Renewal Application
For Individuals, Clubs or Other Organizations
(Please Print Legibly and Answer All Questions)
INDIVIDUAL
Name:____________________________________
Phone No. ( )_____________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________ Website:________________________________
CLUB
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:_____________________________________
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Name of Organization:___________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact:_______________________________ Phone: ( )______________________
Email:_____________________________ Website:____________________________________
DATE OF APPLICATION:__________
NOTES:
1)
2)
3)
4)
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:__________________________
PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT:_________________________
Annual dues must accompany application.
The NFA is chartered in Florida.
Supporting members do not have a vote on the Board.
Website: www.fastdancers.com
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE/INQUIRIES TO:
Bill Maddox
3371 Debussy Road
Phone: 904-744-2424
Toll Free: 877-NFA-CLUB
Fax: 904-744-7047

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