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August 1996
USABDA',MN presents
Dance, Eagles Club
(507) 28e-e 178.
Sat.
813 Dance Party, American Classic Ballroom,722'
see ad Pg. 1 1.
8t3 Kico Rangel, Medina Ballroom, S:30pm,478-6661
631 1 or
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Sat.
Sun. 8l,4 Rebets Swing Dance Club, 941 -0906/ad pg.7.
Thu. 8B lrv Reutzel(BBA/ariety), Medina Ballroom, 8:30pm
Fri. 8/9 Back to the 50's Dance PaO, On Your Toes
EaturdnA,"fuWsf 24
School of Dance, 928-7803 or see ad pg. 9.
Fri. 8/9 West Coast Swing Club, B-Dale Club, St. Paul,
lesson 7:30pm, dance 8:30pm, 730-4468.
Dance CIub Pavillion Ball, Como
Park Paviltion, 649-4505 or see ad pg. 5.
Sat. 8t1O U of M Ballroom
Viennese Waltz &ss on 7:30pm
WithQaul 6 Eandra&otes
Sat. 8/1O T.G.l.S. Singles Dance, w/Billy D & the Crystals
(50s-90s), Medina Ballroom, 9pm, $7, 644-3443Sun. 8t1l Gtenn Miller Orchestra, Medina Ballroom, $15
advance/$1 8 door, 6:30Pm, 478-6661 .
Thu. 8115 Dick Macko (BBA/ar), Medina Ballroom, 8:30pmSat. 8t77 T.G.l.S. Singles Dance, w/Hi Tops, (50s & 60s),
Medina Ballroom, 9Pm, $7, 64/.-34y',3.
Sun. 8118 Rebels Swing Dance Club, 941-0906/ad pg. 7.
O'Hagen (BBA/ar), Medina BR, 8:30 pm.
Thu, &lz2Jerry
Fri. 8123 West Coast Swing Club, B-Dale
Club, St. Paul,
dance 8:30pm, 730-4468.
Sat. 8t24 ItSABDAAugust
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Open ddncingg:00pm
$0 members
$S non-rnembers
fufrnshments available
Dance, American Classic
Ballroom, see info this Page-
Thu. 8129 Jack Schultz (BBA/ar), Medina BR, 8:30pm.
Sat. 8/31 Dance Party, American Classic Ballroom,722'
631 1 or
see ad Pg. 1 1.
Sat. 8/31 Myron Sommerfield (BBA/ar), Medina Ballroom,
8:30pm, 478'6661
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Sat. gt14 ItSABDASeptember Dance, Twin City
Ballroom Dance Club.
Sat. gt28 USABDANational
Ballroom Dance Week
Grand Ball, Minneapolis Hyatt Regency.More information
ngxt month...
Ongoing...
Friday & Sunday evening dances, Everett McClay ){:W'
9127 E 78th St., Bloomington, 561-0206 or 566-6874-
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Notes From the Board
What Is USABDA? Who Are We?
USABDA standr for the United States Amateur Ballroom
a non-Proft organization formed to
Dancers
'lssociation,
preserve and prornote ballroom dancing not only As an an but
a heahhy sport. Minnesotai chapter ults staned in 199L
Mcmbnship in USTABDA ir open to ballroom danccrs of
all huels. Thae dre rnernbership categories for all dancers:
Social, Compeitiue, Junior (17 and unfur), Colhge studots
an d r* s o c ia tes (p r ofe s s i o n a l/ instnt ct o rs).
USABDA sPonsors d monthly fonce and othn special
U SA
by Melanie Helvig
BDA Ch apte r S ecretary
Doris Pease was appointed to the Governor's Sport Council
representing USABDA. (See the article on page I for her
early efforts!)
The Region 2 Aticers' Meeting will be held Saturday, July 13
in Madison, Wl.
The August dance is at the new American Classic Ballroom
on 17th & Lake, with Sandy & Paul Botes.
dance ateTrts. Membership inclufus both national anl local
dues, Membership antiths Jou to discounts 0n our Tnonthl!
othr dancers.
Tentative plans for a monthly USABDA dance on Saturday,
Sept. 14. Come with your checkbooks ready for advance
purchase of tickets to the Grand Ball.
You'll haue fun dancing and meet man! ncut frindr!
For more information Call the USABDA Hotlinc numbn.
The Grand Ball is Saturday, September 28th at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
funces, a
mofihly newshner and a great networh for meeting
612-459-055r
Next meeting is Tuesday, August 6, 7pm, at Jim Baker's
house, 15000 Woodruff Rd. , Wayzata, 476-4843.
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Dance merchandise onlY.
Heart of America Championships (Dancers Cup Circuit)
August 8-1 1, Embassy Suites Airport Hotel, Kansas City, MO.
Contact: LeRoy Walters, (913) 287-3355.
Great Lakes Dance Classic Championships
August 15-17, Grand Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, Wl. Contact:
North Towne Ballroom, (41 4) 332-9965.
USABDA National Dance Sport Championships
August 15-1 8, University of Houston, Houston, TX. Contact:
Houston USABDA Chapter, (713) 541 -2450.
Nevada Star Ball Ghampionships (Ghallenge of Champions
Regional)
August 16-1 9, Stardust Hotel; Las Vegas, NV. Contact: Brian &
Susan Puttock, (702) 367-8194.
United States Ballroom Championships (USBC)
Septernber 3-7, Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, FL.
(Qualifi er lor World Prof essional Latin-American and Showdance
Championships.) Contact: John Kimmins, (305) 442-1288.
Payment: Payment must accompany ad.
Please make checks payable fo USABDA-MN.
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"'for a more complete list, see 'Amateur Dancers", the national
publication forthe U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association.
of each month.
Submit information, copy and ads to:
USABDA-M N Newsletter Editor
c/o Shari Akemann
1020 Sumter Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
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Jim Baker at address on
back of this newsletter.
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USABDA also.
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Beginner Rhythm Competition
STAR OF THE NORTH
East Coast Swing (Junior)
1. Matt Barth & Alicia Fremling
2. Matt Spielman & Michelle Jacobs
3. Andy Bouchard & Evonne Saleh
East Coast Swing
1. Mike & Lyn Frich - Fergus Falls
2. Thomas & Phyllis Cassatt - Fargo
3. Ed\^/ard Westfall & Joyce Erickson - Moorhead
Cha-Cha
1. Mike & Lyn Frich
2. Edward Westfall & Joyce Erickson
lntermediate Smooth
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1. Robert & Bonnie Ames - West Fargo
2. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee - Rochester
3. Mark Vollmer & Bonita Bartholmew - Mpls/Columbia
Heights
Foxtrot
1. Robert & Bonnie Ames
2. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee
3. Mark Vollmer & Bonita Bartholmew
4. Mike & Lyn Frich
like to see. Still, both conrpetilors and
spectators had a very enjoYable
aftemoon. Almost allthe heats were
hotly contested, as reflected by the
closeness of the judges' marks.
A oarticular hiqhliqht was the iunior
Tango
1. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee
2. Robert Ames & Bonnie Ames
3. Mark Vollmer & Bonita Bartholmew
Intermediate Rhythm
ln addition to the contested events, spectators were treated to
a Country Western three-step exhibition by Tom and Phyllis
Cassatt and the Northern Lights Chapter Formation Team
per{ormed a tango and a waltz. We were also privileged to
watch U.S. Amateur Rhythm champions, Nels Petersen &
Theresa Kimter, dance uncontested in the the advanced
rhythm catagory.
Cha-Cha
1. Jack Cain & Ellen Neuman - Robbinsdale/Golden Valley
2. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee
3. Robert & Bonnie Ames
Rumba
1. Jack Cain & Ellen Neurnan
2. Robert & Bonnie Ames
3. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee
East Coast Swing
1. Steve Vespested & Margaret Lee
2. Jack Cain & Ellen Neurnan
3. Robert & Bonnie Ames
Special thanks to our iudges, Tracy Heinze from the Dancers
Studio and Paut & Sandra Botes of American Classic
Ballroom. ln addition to iudging, they also generously donated
door prizes of lree lessons. Don Miller was the organizer of
the competition, Joan Miller and Bonnie Ames were the
emcees, and music was supplied by Lute simley.
Advanced Smooth
Thanks also to our all our volunteers who assisted on the day
of competition and to our sponsors, Northern Lights Chapter of
USABDA, Designs by Betty, and a very special anonymous
Waltz
1. Jack Cain & Ellen Neurnan
2. Mark Lee & JoAnn Taylor - Richfield/Shoreview
3. Don & Joan Miller - Fargo
4. Thomas Lanzatella & Skye Payne - Minneapolis
donor.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Foxtrot
1. Jack Cain & Ellen Neuman
2. Mark Lee & JoAnn TaYlor
3. Don & Joan Miller
4. Thomas Lanzatella & SkYe PaYne
Beginner Smooth ComPetition
Waltz (Junior)
1. Matt Barth & Alicia Fremling - Fargo
2. Matt Spielrnan & Michelle Jacobs - Fargo
Tango
3. Andy Bouchard & Evonne Saleh - Moorhead/Fargo
1. Mark Lee & JoAnn Taylor
2. Don & Joan Miller
3. Jack Cain & Ellen Neuman
4. Thomas Lanzatella & SkYe PaYne
Viennese Waltz
1. Jack Cain & Ellen Neuman
2. Don & Joan Miller
3. Mark Lee & JoAnn TaYlor
Foxtrot (Junior)
1. Matt Spielman & Katie Barth - Fargo
Waltz
& PhYllis Cassatt - Fargo
2. Edward Westfall & Joyce Erickson - Moorhead
1. Thomas
Tango
1. Thomas
& PhYllis Cassatt
Advanced Rhythm
Cha-Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo
1. Nels Petersen & Theresa Kimler - Circle PinedLittle Canada
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August 1996
1996 Feather Awards
Top Dancers in the Nation Announced
Beverly Hills, CA
by Theresa Kimler
A piece of Hollywood could be seen on June 22nd at the 1996 Feather Awards Presentation Ball.
Similar to the Oscar or Tony Awards, the Feather Awards are held every y€ar to recognize the top
dancers in the nation lrom votes cast by the dance community. The event was an evening of glamour and
entertainment. Set in the Beverly Hilton Hotel Ballroom with a multi-leveled stage and tiered seating, we
witnessed roller skating cabaret, flamenco dancing, and presentations by latin couple Peta Siddal & Marylynn
Benitez and 1O-dance couple Pierre Allaire & Mireille Veillux.
Presentation of the awards included celebrities Ann Margaret, Connie Slevens, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Burgess.
Awards were presented in the Ballroom, Swing, and Country Western dance styles. Due to an early flight, Nels and I attended only
the Ballroom portion of the program. The results were as follows: most outstanding dance couple in the USA was Victor
Veyrasset & Heather Smith and outside the USA was Pierre Allaire & Mireille Veillux, Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova and
Nels Petersen & Theresa Kimler were voted the best professional and amateur rhythm couples, David Hamilton & Teresa
Shiry and Victor & Jenniler Fung were voted the best professional and amateur smooth couples, most popular teachers were
selecled as John & Diana Berry, and the most outstanding choreographer was voted Chris Morris. Amateur pro/am dancers
Martin Chiang & Melody Gochran were also recognized. A special thank you to all who voted for us. lt was an exciting evening
and it is a pleasure lo bring the award to Minnesota.
She's just tickled!
Theresa Kimler with her Feather.
The 1996 Feather Award winners for Amateur American
Rhythm: Nels Petersen & Theresa Kimler
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You can't come to many dances anct not be aware of hrm. At
six-foot-something, lor the most part Owen towers above the
women. But that never inhibits him from a dance with even the
most petite of partners. And Owen works the floor quite
thoroughly, trying at least once during an event to dance with
every woman present.
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Brian & Susun Puttock, Boh Powers & Julia
Gorchukovu, Duvid & Curuie Kloss, Johan & Nadiu Eftedul,
Ron Montez, Corky I Shirley Ballss, Andrew Sinkinson,
Victor Veyrasset & Heather Smith, Jim & Jenell fu[urunto,
Chris & Denese illorris, Teresa Shin,, Dan Eshner & Betlt
Emerson, Churlie l{omble & Jackie lV[cGee,
unl Buddy Schwintnter.
Owen Gamon lives in Rochester and is a member of both
USABDA-MN and the Southern Minnesota Chapter. He logs
hundreds of miles monthly driving to and fro, for lessons and
every dance he can attend. On top ol that when he travels for
his job, he E-mails National for information on whatever city
he's headed to, and then goes dancing wherever there's a
dance available. Just last month USABDA-Houston enjoyed a
little Minnesota Nice as he attended their June dance. "l really
love social dancing and do it every chance I get. l've been to a
lot of studio parties around the Twin Cities and I certainly
appreciate all of the women who've put up with me. lt's hard
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Owen's dance careil is only th ree years old. He started
lessons in Rochester and has continued them here in the Twin
Cities. He's had four different instructors; Sandra Botes, Julie
Jacobson, Deanne Michael and Andrea Mirenda. To date
he's competed Pro-Am at Twin Cities Open, Minnesota Open
and Northern Lights, as well as in Milwaukee and Las Vegas.
He also won a bunch of golds (with Kim Wettleson) at the
Star of the North Games in Rochester in 1994. And he's done
about 50 demos in Rochester! The favored dance is
unquestionably East Coast Swing, although he enjoys all of
the American Rhythm and Smooth dances.
As to a partner, he's not really had a specific one, just whoever
wants to dance at a particular event. He says that there are a
lot of people in Rochester who like to dance and the Southern
Chapter sees from 60-90 at most of their dances.
Even vacations aren't exempt f rom dancing; he's taken two
dancing cruises and will be on another this winter. (See the
July Dancin' Times for details)
When not taking a lesson, at a dance or traveling to either,
Owen is a Patent Attorney lor IBM-- he helps inventors and
would-be-inventors patent their various creations. He's also a
pianist, having started about a dozen years ago. He's even
appeared at recitals! Just picture it... a bunch of little kids with
their cute little outfits and adoring parents... and Owen. So he
cracks a few jokes to set the mood and plays on. He's also
involved in Toastmasters, giving a speach weekly.
Wdlttefrps
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We're very fortunate to have Owen as part of our USABDA
chapter. He's a great example of what a gentleman dancer
should be!
Minneapolis, Minnesota
6
August 1996
Rebels First Dance, A Great Success
The Twin Cities Rebels Swing Dance Club held its kickoff
dance on satu rday, June 22nd, at the Heinzen-Ditter VFw
hall in Hamel, MN.
Tutin,Cities
over 180 people attended, including Loren Greenberg, Sally
Huberty, Lori Kozicky, Steve Lee, Hope & Ken Lindquist,
Monica Mohn, Judi Pankratz, Kathy Pouliot, cindy euinn,
sue Richardson, Yvonne Riske, Ha Tuong, Dan Vieman and
John Woodcock. Several out-of-state guests came from as
far away as Arizona and Connecticut. Richard Cooper and
Judy Leslie from our sister club in Chicago were the guests
of honor. These two dedicated souls drove to the Twin
Cities and back just to support us in our new venture.
Saling Dsnce C[ub
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Invites you to
exPerience
the joy of:
Minnesota is the home of the third Rebels Swing Dance Club
in the U.S. The original club was founded by Kenny Wetzel
in southern California in the late 1970s, and the second was
lormed in Chicago during the past year. Kenny Wetzel has
Resounding
Enthusiasm
been honored by the national swing dance community with
many prestigious awards. When he began the Rebels, there
was at least one well-established swing club in the area, but
interest in its dance events had been declining. Kenny
wanted to revit alize interest in swing by providing a place
where people could have fun dancing. He told people: "lf
you want to be a Really Enthusiastic Beautiful Enjoyable
Lively swing dancer, come be a part of the R.E.B.E.L.S."
The two new Rebels clubs have formed in the same spirit.
We are honored that Kenny has given his blessing to use
the narne and to continue the Rebels tradition. The mission
of our club is: a) to provide a friendly, energetic, and supportive environrnent where members and guests can share
a love for swing dancing and pursue individual dancing goals,
and b) to prornote swing dancing as a social activity in the
community. Guests and new rnembers are always welcoffie,
regardless of ability. We offer lessons before each of our
dances that are included in the price of admission.
Between
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Swing Dancers
at our upco*i^g dances:
Thursday, July 25th
B_egrnni.g lesson at 7:00 p.m.
Int/ Adv lesson at7:j0 p.m.
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Dates & times are subject to change.
For updated information, call the
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7
August 1996
Governor's Council Cooperates with
USABDA
Up co ming D ance D erlto
rtstrations :
Sat. 7nT Grand Opening of Coon Rapids YMCA (theme:
"Cruise Ship PaO"),7:45-1 Opm dancing w/o formal program;
4 rhythm and 3 smooth couples needed.
Sat. 8131 MN Assn. of Community Theatres Benefit
Masquerade Ball; Crown Roller Mill (next to Whitney Hotel),
Mpls; two 20-minute demos during breaks; 3 rhythm /3 smooth
Wed. g/18 Pre-Kick-off to National Ballroom Dance Week at
Mall of America Rotund a;7-8prn, many dancers needed,
social & competitive. Arrive 6:3Opm. Fantastic place to dance!
USABDA and the Minnesota Governor's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports have the same mission-- to
promote enjoyment and health for all Minnesotans through
physical activity and sports participation.
Doris Pease represents USABDA-MN as a member of the
council. At a June meeting held at the Marsh in Minnetonka
with 20 organizations present, dance related material was well
received. ihere may be some great dance demonstration
opportunities.
Sat. gnl Northtown Mall, Fridley;2-3pm, 3 rhythm and 3
smooth. Arrive 1:30pm in mall near Best Buy.
*Check out the next Lssue for more demos during that week!
Permission was granted to continue to show support for
National Ballroom Dance Week by the Governo/s Council in
the NBDW publicitY and brochure.
Ot26 sOth Anniversary of ARC of Hennepin County;
Hilton Hotel, Mpls. 1O-10:30pm, Music of 40's - 90's. Perform
your favorite dance f rom a particular era- w/ costume to match!
Sat.l
Doris SayS, "The networking between members and
organizitions was great and I am sure we will see connections
in-the future. I sat nert b the delegation frorn MN-APHERD
(the phy-ed teachers group.) I also met the rep from the Heart
Association. February is Heart Month and many chapters
select to have a benefit dance called 'Affaire of the Heart- "
There would be cooperation if the USABDA board decided to
Great opportunities to share your talents. Call Yvonne at 525'
8933 and let her know which demos and dances you can
participate in. Please ensure you are a USABDA member, so
be involved."
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The next meeting will be September 18. Anyone interested
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Minnesota does a wing-ding job of taking dance out into the
public, thanks to USABDA's innovative members. we need to
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dancers are having. Dance is for all! Let's give others a
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You'll notice on the front page that Medina Ballroom
has picked up where the Bel Rae left off by adding Big
Band dances every Thursday night. ln this issue I've
chosen to list them alt so that you can see the variety of
bands that will be entertaining the dancers. ln the future,
Thursdays at Medina will probably be listed under "ongoing"
if spac" ir lacking. What a great way to spend a Thursday
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Congratulations to the Rochester chapter for their 3rd
anniversary. They celebrated in style in May with 145
attende€s, a mini showcase and lots of dancing.
Rochester's monthly dances are the first Friday ol each
month at the Eagles club with a free one-hour lesson
starting at 7:30Pm.
Want
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Increased explsure to the general public?
Increased attendance at
your parties?
USABDA is here to seme: We are looking for studios
or independent instructors to ofler "Dolr P\es" at
each of our bimonthly Be$nners Dances. This has
been a vely successfu I program
that introduces
beginning dancers to the world of Ballroom dancing.
Tie prizes have consisted of free entryt tickets to
Balliaon clmpetitions, free intrcductory lessons,
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The Grand Ball is coming up on September 28th.
Tickets will be available at the August 24lh dance as well as
the September 14th dance. Make plans to attend and buy
those tickets earlY!
memberships to
USABDA, subscriptions t! D*cing
magazine 0r invitations t0 dance Parties. The door
prizes are a wonderful
in
r Good luck to everyone going to the USABDA Nationals
this month. They're in Houston from August 15-1 8. Bring
home the gold!
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to attend our Be$nners
means to promote
your bu
would lik; to provide a "Door prize" call Lisa
Hamilton at 893-0310.
The Editor
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OFFICERS
President:
Vice
Jim Baker, WaYzala
President:
Treasurer:
secretary:
Newsletter
Karen Kettler, Minneapolis
JoYce ThomPson, St' Paul
Editor:
Melanie Helvig, Minneapolis
Shari Akernann, Golden Valley
M E ilIIB ERS H I P AP P LI
Celia Mullen
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E-mail address: smith206
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426-9258
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