dance - USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter 6016

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SEPTEMBER, 2015
September 7- Labor Day September 11-Patriot Day
September 13-14-15
September 21 - Hajj
September 23
September 18 - 27, 2015
History of National Ballroom Dance Week™
1989: In That great, creative Big Apple of it all, a number of New
Yorkers led by a dedicated dynamo of action, Mary Helen
McSweeney, put together a "Ballroom Week," April 21st to the 28th.
The week was to bring ALL of the dancing community together and
present Ballroom Dancing at its best to the public. With Dulaine and
Marceau’s fabulous show as an "anchor," these intrepid NYC
members of the Greater New York Chapter of USABDA bonded with
studios, pros, the city government and caused dancing everyplace
in the city - from libraries to ferry boats, from studios to public and
company halls. The media loved it and relished covering it. A
1990,
September
14-21
concept
had been
put into place.
President George W. Bush and First
Lady Laura Bush dance - at
Constitution Ball - Washington, DC
1990, September 14-21: The editors of the major dance publications in the United States, Doris Pease
of Dancing USA, Cay Cannon of Dance Action International and Bob Meyer/Joan Adams of Amateur
Dancers got together, and in consensus, agreed to
publish the proposition of the whole country
having a NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK™
(NBDW™) with the Amateurs, the Pros, the Studios,
the governments, vendors and other interested
parties and sectors. They decided to have a full
week with "anchor events" at each end of the week.
Creative chapters solicited and obtained
“proclamations" from Mayors, Governors and
(through the efforts of then USABDA president
Peter Pover) even President George Bush along
with a picture of the President and Mrs. Bush
dancing.
Studios hosted "open-door" weeks. Thousands
danced.
Princess Diana dancing with John Travolta in the
See more at: http://usadance.org/social-dance/nationalballroom-dance-week/
entrance hall at the White House
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COME DANCE WITH US
The USADance
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2ND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
7:00 - 8:00PM P.M. Free Dance Lesson
with Liene DiLorenzo with paid
Admission to the evening Social Dance
8:00 - 11:00 P.M. - General Dancing
At the GOLDCOAST BALLROOM
Lyons Plaza, 1415 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, Florida
ATTENTION: ROYAL PALM CHAPTER MEMBERS
Our New Schedule of Dances are:
October 13 - 2nd Tuesday
November 10 - 2nd Tuesday
November 21 - 3rd Saturday - Show by
Alexei and Olga Kiyan
December 19 - 3rd Saturday - Christmas
Chapter Dance - Free for all Royal
Palm Chapter Current Members
Please note that starting November 19
our Royal Palm Chapter Dances are
held on the 3rd Saturday every month.
To all our Members
who continue to
participate in our
Chapter Dances
and A ctivities.
SPECIAL DANCE PARTY & SHOW
CELEBRATING
NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK!
September 19, 2015 7:30 PM–1:00
Featuring
Our Excellent Amateur Dance Couples
and International Performers from
CID-UNESCO World Congress on Dance!
Goldcoast Ballroom and
Co-Hosted by
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*All Amateur Couples are Invited to Participate
in the Show!! Dance your own routines. Any
style of dance. As many dances as you wish.
SIGN UP NOW!!
To Sign up to Dance or Reserve Tickets
(Only $20.00 p/p) for the evening:
Call Goldcoast Ballroom: (954) 979-0770
For More information about the Show,
ask for: Liene Di Lorenzo at Goldcoast
Ballroom or Patti MacDonald, President,
USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter
Email her at [email protected]
VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR TALENTS BY HELPING CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE DANCING? PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED TO COVER OUR SPECIAL
DANCE PARTY & SHOW CELEBRATING NATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE WEEK ON SEPTEMBER
19, 2015 - PLEASE CONTACT PATTI MACDONALD AT - Email: [email protected]
September, 2015
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Happy Birthday
September Celebrants
Please See Announcement
on pages _10_ & _11_
re: Election to be held for
Royal Palm Chapter
Board of Directors.
USA DANCE FLORIDA
CHAPTERS CELEBRATE
Gail Brecher
Tricia Don
Connie Koontz
Mel Niser
Lee Ranger
Joi White
Clara Salazar
Marius Ungureanu
If your birthday month went by and you
were not listed, we do not have your
date. We would like to include your
birthday and celebrate you. Please email
Herb at [email protected] with your
month and day. No year is necessary.
September 17 (Thursday) - USA Dance Vero
Beach Chapter #6070 National Ballroom
Dance Week Celebration - 7:00 PM to 10:00
PM; DJ: Robert Scott; Lesson: West Coast
Swing at Heritage Center - 2140 14th Avenue
in Downtown Vero Beach, Fl 32960
Admission: USA Dance members - $8.00;
Guests - $10.00; Contact Lorely Ridge,
President/Secretary at: 772-770-9684
or E-mail: [email protected]
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September 19 (Saturday) - The Spirit of Citrus
Dancers USA Dance Chapter #6072
National Ballroom Dance Week Celebration
at the at Kellner Auditorium 102 Civic Circle Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Members - $6.00 Non-members $9.00
Complimentary dance lesson at 7:00 PM.
Open dancing from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.
Ice and coffee provided.
Music by Butch Phillips.
For more Information call Deborah Piotte,
President - 746-6906 or
Email: [email protected]
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Marius Ungureanu
and Brigitte Pfindel
Clara Salazar
and Alex Kulik
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David & Connie Koontz
Charles & Joi White
~ DANCE YOUR
AWAY ~
“Relationships are like a dance. It's as
much about your patience, kindness,
confidence, and sense of rhythm as it
is your choice of partner.” Author Unknown
USA DANCE FLORIDA CHAPTERS
CELEBRATE NATIONAL BALLROOM
DANCE WEEK____________
September 19 (Saturday) - A Special Dance
Party and Show celebrating National
Ballroom Dance Week - 7:30 PM–1:00 AM
Co-Hosted by Goldcoast Ballroom and
USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter #6016.
All Amateur Couples are Invited to
Participate in the Show. Dance your own
routines. Any style of dance. As many
dances as you wish. Sign up now.
To Sign up to Dance or Reserve Tickets
(Only $20.00 p/p) for the evening:
Call Goldcoast Ballroom: (954) 979-0770; For
More information about the Show, ask for:
Liene Di Lorenzo at Goldcoast Ballroom or
Patti MacDonald, President,
USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter or email at
[email protected]
September 20 (Sunday) - USA Dance Orlando,
Florida Chapter #6002 celebrates National
Ballroom Dance Week - “Ballroom Blast at
the Mall” - 2:00 PM (FREE)
Non-stop Ballroom Dance performances at
the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. We have
a fabulous lineup of dancers, Pros, Amateurs,
Pro-Ams performing showcase dances on
the Mall’s center court stage, to show the
public the joy and fun of the many genres of
ballroom dancing: Latin, Swing, Country, and
Smooth. We will also intersperse some
general dances, where everyone can dance
on-stage or around the audience to DJ Bobby
Chapman’s great music. For information Contact: John Davis, Chapter President
407/614-3472 @ or Email - [email protected]
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September 20 (Sunday) - USA Dance Martin St. Lucie Chapter # 6047 National Ballroom
Dance Week Celebration - 3:00 PM to 6:00
PM; Showcase Dance by Kevin and Louise
Payne - USAD members $8.00; Public
$11.00 at the Jensen Beach Ballroom - 881
NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Fl34957. For
Information: Call: Ron Bryson, President at
772/713-4698, email [email protected]
or Call Randy - 914 589-5500
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September 20 (Sunday) USA Dance Chapter
#6026 - Greater Daytona Please join us for our no cost Mall Ball at the
Volusia Mall, Daytona Beach, Fl in celebration
of National Ballroom Dance Week for
performances and general dancing - 12:00 N 4:00 PM; Email the chapter with questions
or suggestions [email protected]
Have a Great Day and
KEEP ON DANCING
September, 2015
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We're missing You at our
ANOTHER DANCE ROAD TRIP
On our way home from a road trip to
Augusta, GA for a family reunion, Herb and I
attended the July 7th 1st Tuesday USA
Dance Ocala Chapter #6027 Sadie Hawkins
Day dance. We had a lovely time joining their
fund raising event to benefit local Veterans.
All the men were “arrested ” and placed
in jail by the amiable “Sheriff” Ken Ward,
Vice President of Ocala Chapter in complete
cowboy attire - cowboy hat and boots.
It was amusing to watch all the men
inside the improvised “jail” in a corner of the
ballroom waiting to be bailed out by their
partners. No men on the floor - there was
nobody to dance with! So the ladies paid
the $1.00 fee each for the release of their
partners. After a few dances, it was the ladies’
turn to be herded to “ jail ”. The men returned
the favor and paid the $1.00 bail for each one’s
release from the pokey and the dance continued.
Have you ever heard of the Barn Dance
Mixer? Well, I never had -‘til then. We found it
to be an interesting variation of a dance mixer
and fun to take part in.
Before the mixer starts the ladies form an
outer circle and the men an inner circle. A brief
lesson is given for the short, simple dance
pattern to the music of Bachata that was easy
and fun to learn. Every time the ladies complete
their twirl they face a different partner and
the circle moves clockwise until the music ends.
I also had an opportunity to enjoy learning
some new Bachata dance patterns so deftly
dances, Marlene Paris ~
We all wish You
a speedy recovery
and look forward
to having you
back on your
Dancing Feet.
From your Friends
In the Dance World
SAVE THE DATE
January 30, 2016
The Annual USA Dance
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“WINTER FROLIC”
at the Goldcoast Ballroom
In Coconut Creek, Florida
See Details
Visit our Competition website:
www.RoyalPalmDanceSport.org
led by “Sheriff ” Ken Ward, who turned out
to be such a proficient dancer.
Regret we missed Pat Vollman, President
of the Ocala Chapter who was away at the
time.
Next stop was the fully attended 2nd
Wednesday chapter dance of USA Dance
Southern Star Chapter #6038 at the
famed Rhapsody Ballroom in Tampa - which
has a beautiful and spacious wood dance
floor, site of the 21st Mid-Summer Classic
All Amateur Ballroom Dance Competition
held on Saturday, July 25th.
A fascinating dance lesson in Swing East
Coast was in progress when we walked into
the ballroom, and a variety of scrumptious
fare on the buffet table was being set up.
The attendees enthusiastically enjoyed an
impressively tender and graceful Pro-Am
Showcase of Waltz, Fox Trot and Tango.
We danced amidst several skilled dancers on
the floor some of whom were recognizably
DanceSport competitors and Comp judges.
It was gladdening: to see and say hello to
DJs’ Peg and Mike Johnston, to see them
dancing together again; and to enjoy a brief
conversation with the vibrant, trimmer
Tracey Zirfas, President of Southern Star
Chapter. We look forward to seeing them
again, hopefully, in a “not too distant future”
T erry O’
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ANYONE INTERESTED TO ATTEND?
50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION USA DANCE
PRESENTED BY
USA DANCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
CHAPTER 6049, FORT MYERS, FL
and USA DANCE NAPLES PARADISE,
FL CHAPTER 6103
on Saturday, September 19, 2015
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at
THE CALOOSAHATCHEE WATERFRONT
PIER in the “Historic River District”
300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, FL
Black Tie Formal, Vintage Formal Optional
Featured Dancers: Daniel Fugazzotto
and Janis Merluzzo
Music by Daniel Fugazzotto
Ticket Price: $60.00
USA Dance Member - $50.00
Please make Checks payable to:
USA Dance Chapter 6049
Mail to: 2797 First St. Apt. 306,
Ft. Myers, FL 33916-1859
For Information you may contact:
Mary Bonnette 239-851-9876
[email protected] or
www.usadance6049.org
~ LEARN TO
DANCE ~
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~ SO YOU CAN
DANCE TO YOUR
HEART’S CONTENT ~
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Monday - Tuesday (Advanced) or Thursday
Seven 2-Hour Lessons (7-9 pm)
$55.00 Per Person
Includes 90 minute Instruction CD Free
Need a partner or private lesson?
$15.00 per hour
Join a Second Class for 1/2 Price!
Classes are Held at the American German Club
5111 Lantana Rd. Lake Worth
''Never Forget What You've Learned"
With Recorded Cued Combinations
Call: Howard Marlow 561/793-5370
www.marlowdancers.com
President National Dance Teacher of America
Ballroom Director, Dance Masters of America
Certified by Test To Teach
Dance for Fun! Tell Your Friends!
LET’S KEEP ON DANCING
Do you have any dance
pictures that you would
like posted on our Website?
Please send them to our
Webmaster, Marius at
[email protected]
Do you have any DANCE related
subject that you would like to talk
about or published? Comments?
Please submit them to:
Terry O’Donnell, your Newsletter
editor, at [email protected]
IF YOU CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE NOTIFY
MARY AT USA DANCE CENTRAL OFFICE 800-447-9047 fax 239-573-0946
OR EMAIL [email protected] OR ONLINE: http://membership.usadance.org/
WHERE YOU CAN JOIN, RENEW OR UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.
THIS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU GET OUR NEWSLETTER AND
KEEP YOU INFORMED OF CURRENT EVENTS IN OUR DANCE COMMUNITY.
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Support the Sport that you Love
Join USADANCE today
Look at the return on your investment!
Regular Price / USADance price
Each dance for 11 months - - - - - - - - - $15.00
/
$13.00
Free entry for ladies in May - - - - - - - - $15.00 /
FREE
Free entry for men in June - - - - - - - - - $15.00 /
FREE
December - Free at Gold coast - - - - - - $13.00 /
FREE
(For all current Royal Palm Chapter Members only)
* As a USA Dance member, you are entitled to a discounted admission rate to regular
USA Dance Chapter dances held anywhere in the country.
A great feature for those who travel or who have multiple chapters within driving distance.
* Members receive free subscription to our bi-monthly magazine - American Dancer
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAM
As a member of USA Dance, you are eligible to access special benefits and discounts as listed
below. Contact the vendors directly for more information on the items of interest to you.
See more at: http://usadance.org/extra/membership-value/ for links to individual servers.
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September, 2015
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Our Board Members & Officers for 2015
Patti MacDonald - - President and Competition Organizer
Daniel Shanetzky - - - - Vice President
Carolyne New - - - - - Treasurer
Board Members At-Large
Geri Easter
Connie Koontz
Dave Koontz
Les MacDonald
Herb McCarter
Supporting the Board
Marius Ungureanu - - - - - Webmaster, Royal Palm Chapter Website
www.usadance-royalpalm.org
Connie & Dave Koontz - - - Webmasters, Our Competition Website
www.RoyalPalmDancesport.org
Terry O'Donnell - - - - - - - - - - - - - Newsletter Editor
Geri Easter - - - - - - - - - - - - - Photography
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LET’S ALL KEEP ON DANCING
This election year reminds us of the old story of the dance teacher who talked
of a very old dance called “The Politician.” “All you have to do,” she told her
class, “is take three steps forward, two steps backward, then side-step, sidestep, and turn around.” Make a promise to get elected, then spend the rest of
the time doing the avoidance dance —and then the promises go unfulfilled. For
many of us, this is true not only in our political lives, but also in our spiritual
lives.
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The Board of Directors of USA Dance, Royal Palm Chapter # 6016
Announced in our August, 2015 Newsletter that the
Election for Members of the 2016-2017 Board of Directors of the Chapter
will be held on November 10, 2015.
Please Read the following Notice which appeared in our August Newsletter, and
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in running for the Board,
Your Candidate Confirmation Form or Candidate Nomination by Petition Form
Must be Received by September 10, 2015
per the instructions below:
According to the Bylaws of USA Dance, the Board consists of from 7 to 9 “Voting
Members” of our Chapter, who are elected by the “Voting Members” of the Chapter
every two years. The Bylaws define “Voting Member” as any (i) Recreational: Social, (ii) Athlete:
Competitor, or (iii) DanceSport Professional: Official member of the Chapter in good standing, who is
at least 18 years old. The next Board will be elected to serve for 2 years, from January 1,
2016 through December 31, 2017.
In accordance with the USA Dance Chapter Election Procedures, the current Board has
appointed the following Voting Members in good standing of the USA Dance, Royal
Palm Chapter, to serve as the Nominating and Elections Committee for the next
election:
Vi Chiong – Committee Chair. Vi is a Member & former Board Member of USA Dance, Royal Palm
Chapter.
Vic Chiong – Vic is a Member and former President & Board Member of USA Dance, Royal Palm Chapter.
Marius Ungureanu – Marius is a Member and Chapter Webmaster of USA Dance, Royal Palm Chapter.
Paula Mendelsohn - Paula is an active Chapter Member and long-time Volunteer at the Chapter’s
Competition.
Jan Hurley – Jan is an active Chapter Member and Volunteer.
The Nominating and Elections Committee is an impartial body, and members of the Nominating and Elections
Committee are not permitted themselves to be candidates for election to the Board, nor are they permitted to
endorse or engage in campaigning or electioneering for any candidate.
In accordance with the Bylaws of USA Dance and the USA Dance Chapter Election Procedures:
The Nominating and Elections Committee invites all Voting Members
in good standing of USA Dance, Royal Palm Chapter # 6016,
to Propose Candidates for the 2016-2017 Chapter Board of Directors
to the Nominating and Elections Committee,
No later than September 10, 2015,
by following the procedures stated below:
Either:
1.
Submit a “Candidate Confirmation Form” completed and signed by the proposed
candidate (which can be yourself – if you are a Voting Member – or any other Voting Member of our
Chapter), in which the candidate must agree to serve if nominated and elected, state the candidate’s USA
Dance Member Number and expiration date (and attach a copy of the candidate’s USA Dance membership
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card), and include the candidate’s biography, qualifications, and past service to USA Dance in sufficient detail
to enable the Nominating and Elections Committee to assess the candidate’s qualifications for office as a
Director. Any Voting Member of our Chapter can obtain the required form of “Candidate
Confirmation Form” from the Nominating and Elections Committee by request e-mailed to
[email protected] (indicating your USA Dance membership number and
e-mail address). The completed Form can be submitted to the Nominating and Elections Committee by
mailing it to the address stated below. Submission of the Candidate Confirmation Form to the Nominating
and Elections Committee does not guarantee that the candidate will be placed on the Ballot. The Nominating
and Elections Committee has discretion to select and include on the Ballot only those candidates so
submitted that the Committee determines to be best qualified to serve as Board members.
Or:
2. If you are a Voting Member of our Chapter, You Can Submit a “Candidate
Nomination By Petition Form,” Completed and Signed by at Least 10 Voting
Members of USA Dance, Royal Palm Chapter # 6016 (including yourself), to place
your own name on the Ballot: If you are a Voting Member of our Chapter and you meet the
requirements of the Petition, your name will be guaranteed a place on the Ballot. In order to be valid, each
“Candidate Nomination by Petition” form must be completed and signed by the candidate, must be
accompanied by a copy of the candidate’s USA Dance Membership card and biography showing your
qualifications to serve, and must also be signed by the lesser of (i) 10% of all Voting Members in good
standing of the Royal Palm Chapter of USA Dance as of the date 4 months before the Election or (ii) 20
Voting Members in good standing of the Royal Palm Chapter of USA Dance. As of the date 4 months before
the Election, the Royal Palm Chapter had a total of 92 Voting Members in good standing; thus, a total of 10
signatures of Voting Members of the Royal Palm Chapter of USA Dance would be required to validate any
Candidate Nomination by Petition form. As a Voting Member of our Chapter, your own signature can count as
one of the 10 required signatures. Petitions must include the USA Dance member number and expiration
date of each signer. Any Voting Member of our Chapter can obtain the required form of
“Candidate Nomination By Petition Form” from the Nominating and Elections Committee by
request e-mailed to [email protected] (indicating your USA Dance
membership number and e-mail address).
In order to be considered, Candidate Confirmation Forms and any Candidate Nomination By
Petition forms must be submitted to and received by the Nominating and Elections Committee
on or before September 10, 2015.
All such forms shall be submitted to the Nominating and Elections Committee by mail,
addressed to:
Vi Chiong, Chair, Nominating and Elections Committee
c/o USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter
4805 Nolina Lane
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Forms received after September 10, 2015 cannot be considered.
The Nominating and Elections Committee will announce in the October, 2015 Chapter
Newsletter
the Slate of Candidates to stand for Election for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors of the
Chapter,
and the Elections Procedures to be followed.
When You
feel Sad,
~ JUST DANCE ~
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DA N C I N G A R O U N D
If you are planning a Dance Road Trip, it is convenient to have on hand the
schedule of dances held by our sister Chapters to make it easier to coordinate
your schedule and get in as many dance days as possible during your trip. We
have therefore prepared a list of the Florida Chapters with their scheduled dances
by the Day of the Week. We hope this will make it easier for you to work out your
itinerary. Remember to arm yourself with one of those valuable Hotel Coupon
Books that each State provides, if you are budget conscious.
SUNDAY
USADance (StarCast Miami) Chapter #6061
(Serving the Florida areas of: Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Homestead,
South Miami, Kendall, Miami Springs, Key Biscayne, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, FL)
Chapter dance on the first Sunday of every month - Start Time: 6:00pm
As always a GRAND POTLUCK! $5.00 - Members; $10.00 - Others
Bijoux Dance Studio - 4150 SW 70th CT Miami, FL 305-667-5359
Call Mary 305-596-0107 or Susie 305-271-0642
Contact: Mary Radford, President - [email protected]
Rosemarie Klee - (305) 387-1342; Amelia Canali (305) 448-7356 [email protected]
Or you may contact them thru their contact provider at:
http://accessdance.com/showcase/usa-dance-starcast-miami-chapter-6061/
“We should consider every day lost on which we have not
danced at least once.”
~ Friedrich Nietzsche ~
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* Life is
a Dance *
USA Dance Blue Springs Chapter #6086
(Serves all of West Volusia and Seminole counties)
Monthly dances are held on the 1st or 2nd Sunday of every month:
at Chisholm Community Center at 520 South Clara Ave. Deland, Fl 32720
Doors open at 5:00 PM; 5:30 PM - General Dancing: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Dance Hosts are available at no charge to dance with unaccompanied ladies.
Admission: $6.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members, $3 students with ID
Shared "potluck" dinner table; Contributions are encouraged and appreciated, but not required.
Soda, water and coffee are provided for a donation of $1.00 per item
Fifty percent of the 50/50 raffle goes to our Youth Program.
Jan Covert, President - 386/218-4768 Deltona
Charles Pirnat - Vice
386/-734-4515 Deland [email protected]
Charles Pirnat, Vice President 386-734-4515
Gale Henderson - Secretary - 386-574-7496
[email protected]
Visit our Website: http://usadance6086.org/
Notice : As of October 4 2015 admissions will be $8.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members, Students $5.00.
Blue Springs Chapter 2015 Monthly Dance Schedule:
SEPTEMBER 13 - SEMI-FORMAL - LESSON: TANGO
NOVEMBER 1 - DRESSY CASUAL LESSON: SALSA
OCTOBER 4 - DRESSY CASUAL; LESSON: COUNTRY 2 STEP
DECEMBER 6 - SEMI-FORMAL LESSON: QUICKSTEP
USA Dance Blue Springs Chapter #6086
Visit our Website:
http://usadance6086.org/ See the calendar for
specific dates and times
Or email: [email protected]
or Call 386-218-4768
Contact by Email Online :
http://usadance6086.org/contact-us/usa-danceblue-springs-chapter-6086/
Jan Covert, President - 386/218-4768 Deltona
Charles Pirnat, Vice 386/-734-4515 Deland
[email protected]
Charles Pirnat, Vice President 386-734-4515
Gale Henderson - Secretary - 386-574-7496
[email protected]
Stephen Cerra - Treasurer - 386/860-5330
Deltona [email protected]
John Teetsel - Web 386/789-6856
[email protected]
Board Members: Charlie & Litta [email protected] 386/738-3940
Norma Teetsel- [email protected]
If a non-member joins our Chapter at the dance, they get in free for the night.
Members who bring a guest that joins also get in free for the evening.
~ Let’s All
Dance ~
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USA Dance Chapter #6049 Southwest Florida
(Serves Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte)
Hosts a Social Dance Every 4th Sunday “Down by the Riverside” at the Riverside
Community Center - 4:00 to 7:00 PM - 3061 East Riverside Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33916 239-676-8581
USA Dance members $8.00 Non-members - $10.00 Website - www.usadance6049.org
Saturday, September 19, 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION USA DANCE - PRESENTED BY:
USA DANCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER #6049, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
AND USA DANCE NAPLES PARADISE CHAPTER #6103
AT THE CALOOSAHATCHEE WATERFRONT PIER in the “Historic River District”
1300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, FL 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Black Tie Formal - Vintage Formal Optional - Featured Dancers: Daniel Fugazzotto & Janis Merluzzo;
Music by Daniel Fugazzotto - Ticket Price: $60.00 USA Dance Member - $50.00; Please make
Checks payable to USA Dance Chapter 6049 - Mail to: 2797 First St. Apt. 306, Ft. Myers, FL
33916-1859 - For Information you may contact: Mary Bonnette 239-851-9876
[email protected] or www.usadance6049.org
For more information Contact - Tom Timmons, President Chapter 6049 Call 954/798-0757
or email:
[email protected]
Southwest
Florida Chapter
#6049
Board of Directors
Tom Timmons, President/
Newsletter Editor
Jo-Ann Bevins
Social Dance & Volunteer
Coordinator, [email protected]
Wayne Manning
Vice President/DJ
Marjorie Riordon
Director at Large
Marty Beck - Director at Large
Email - [email protected]
Carol Davis
Treasurer/Marketing
Barbara Wilson
Membership, Communications
[email protected]
Amy Maneval - Secretary [email protected]
Mary Bonnette – Special Events Coordinator [email protected]
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“Never criticize your
dance partner.”
~ Brave Combo ~
USA Dance Chapter # 6058 - North Star Jacksonville
(Serving the area of Jacksonville)
North Star Jacksonville Chapter dances are on the 4th Sunday of each
month at the Jacksonville Dance Center: 2375 St. John's Bluff Road S, Jacksonville,
FL Doors Open at 6:15 PM-Free Group Class 6:30-7:00 PM
General Dancing - 7:00; 10:00 PM
Admission: $10.00 members and $12.00 non-members
To Sign up for our wonderful "Dance Host Program" Contact Jan Crisostomo at (904)6166541. You may also email her at: [email protected]
For additional information contact: Joy Bellemare at (904)248-2014 or
Carol Wyninger at (904)220-0232 or Visit our Website: http://northstarjax.org/
USA Dance Chapter - North Star Jacksonville
Chapter Officers:
• President: Joy Bellemare
• Vice President & DJ: Kim Taylor
• Secretary: Craig Acton
• Treasurer: Jan Crisostomo
• Member Coordinator: Carol Wyninger
• Members-at-Large:
Craig Acton
Joseph Dagher
Member-At-Large & Past President: Wade Nolan
To Sign up for our wonderful "Dance Host Program"
Contact Jan Crisostomo at (904)616-6541. You may
also email her at: [email protected]
For additional information contact:
Joy Bellemare at (904) 248-2014 or
Carol Wyninger at (904) 220-0232 or Visit our
Website: http://northstarjax.org/
Member-At-Large & Past President: Wade Nolan
(904) 220-0232
Face book Meet our Hosts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/412795845298/
“A man who knows how to dance can make any woman feel good.”
~ Barbara Haller ~
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MONDAY
USA Dance Sarasota White Sands Chapter #6012
(Home of USA Dance Amateur Champion Competitors: Daniel Fugazzotto and Janis Merluzzo * 8-time USADANCE National Champions in American Rhythm and the American Nine Dance)
Weekly Social Dance Every Monday at The Sara Dance Center of Sarasota, FL 5000 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
Dance Lesson 7:00 - 8:00 PM with a new professional instructor every month
General Dancing - 8:00 - 10:00 PM
At 6:30 PM the ladies can sign up for $2.00 taxi dances with the pros.
Admission - $8.00 Members; $10.00 Non-Members; $5.00 student with I.D.
Unless stated otherwise, all dances are open to the public.
For more information please Text or call: Bill Grolemund, President, at (941) 720-6875
or email [email protected]; [email protected] (New)
Visit our Website: http://dancewhitesands.com/
Sarasota White Sands Chapter #6012 Board of Directors
Bill Grolemund
President
Michele Garden
Vice President
Irene Press
Secretary
Diane Kemp
Treasurer
Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter by Richard Powers
( I ) For centuries, dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing,
usually as physical exercise. More recently we've seen research on further health benefits of
dancing, such as stress reduction and increased serotonin level, with its sense of well-being.
Most recently we've heard of another benefit: Frequent dancing apparently makes us smarter. A
major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one's mind by dancing can ward off
Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep the body fit. - - -
WHY
DO WE
DANCE?
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USA Dance Suncoast Chapter #6004
(Serves the areas of Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Largo, Clearwater)
Chapter Dances on the last Monday every month
7:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Members - $5.00; $7 Non-Members
7:15 - 7:45 - Class
8:30 - Show
Held at the historic Gulfport Casino
5500 Shore Blvd South, Gulfport, FL 33707 (at the foot of Beach Blvd.)
Doors open and music begins at 7:00 PM - Dance ends at 10:15 PM
President : Nancy Welch - 727/ 576-1206 [email protected]
Website: http://dancesuncoast.com/
The Casino 2015 Monthly Dance dates -
* September 16 (Wednesday) - USA Dance 50th Anniversary Dance 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Bayou Dance Club - 6541 102nd Ave N. Pinellas Park 727- 548-6511
Hosted by Mario and staff; Bayou members Free, $ 8.00 USA Dance members, $10.00 non-members
*September 28 (Monday) - Suncoast Chapter Member Appreciation Dance @ Gulfport Casino
Card carrying members are FREE this evening - 7:00pm -10:15pm @ Gulfport Casino
5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL (727) 893-1070
* November 15 (Sunday) - Anniversary Dance for, at Magic Dance Club in Largo
*October 7 (Wednesday) - St Petersburg Coliseum Celebration of National Ballroom Dance Week
11:30 lesson - $3.00; Dance - 12:30 - 3:30pm; $7.00 Members $5.00 Students W/ID card;
Show given by White Sands Chapter competitors.
Suncoast Chapter #6004 Board of Directors
Nancy Welch
President
President : Nancy Welch - 727/ 576-1206
[email protected]
Vice Pres.: Gail Spear, - Administrator of
our Facebook page;
Membership Chair - 359-2817
Nancy
Welch
Secretary: Bets Meier
- 360-9689
Treasurer: Wendell Wood - 614-2789
Publicity Chair: Betty Jo Scherer 397-5754
Photographers: Ed and
Mary Zuranski
Members-at-Large:
Donna Draper: 522-2805
Ian Forestier - 823-0922
Richard Moss: 595-3724
Essie Lutes: 219-5483
Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter by Richard Powers - - - Continued:
( II ) Dancing also increases cognitive acuity at all ages.
You may have heard about the New England Journal of Medicine report on the effects of
recreational activities on mental acuity in aging. - - - hfT WtÇvx eÉçtÄ ctÄÅ
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TUESDAY
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Monthly Chapter Dance - Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
7:00 PM - Free dance lesson by a Professional Instructor
8:00 - 11:00 P.M. - General Dancing
Special Rate for USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter Members - $13.00
Non-members - $ $15.00
Held at The Goldcoast Ballroom
1415 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Contact Patti - Email: [email protected]
Visit our website - www.usadance-royalpalm.org
Or our Competition website: www.RoyalPalmDanceSport.org
We proudly sponsor Florida Atlantic University Dance Club
Patti MacDonald
President
Special Dance Party and Show celebrating National Ballroom Dance Week,
September 19, 2015 (Saturday) 7:30 PM–1:00 AM
Co-Hosted by Goldcoast Ballroom and USA Dance Royal Palm Chapter.
Call Goldcoast Ballroom: (954) 979-0770 For More information about the
Show, ask for: Liene Di Lorenzo at Goldcoast Ballroom or Patti MacDonald
( III ) Here it is in a nutshell.
The 21-year study of senior citizens, 75 and older, was led by the Albert Einstein College
of Medicine in New York City, funded by the National Institute on Aging, and published in
the New England Journal of Medicine. Their method for objectively measuring mental
acuity in aging was to monitor rates of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
The study wanted to see if any physical or cognitive recreational activities influenced
mental acuity. They discovered that some activities had a significant beneficial effect.
Other activities had none.
They studied cognitive activities such as reading books, writing for pleasure, doing
crossword puzzles, playing cards and playing musical instruments. And they studied
physical activities like playing tennis or golf, swimming, bicycling, dancing, walking for
exercise and doing housework.
One of the surprises of the study was that almost none of the physical activities appeared
to offer any protection against dementia. There can be cardiovascular benefits of course,
but the focus of this study was the mind. - - - hfT WtÇvx eÉçtÄ ctÄÅ
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USA Dance Ocala Chapter #6027
Winner of the 2014 USA Dance District 9 Florida “Rising Star” Award
(Serves the area of: Ocala, Gainesville, Hawthorne, Citra, Anthony,
Belleview, The Villages, Marion, Lake & Alachua Counties and Surrounding Areas)
Twice-Monthly Dances are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
at The Armenian American Cultural Society
8831 SE 58th Ave. Ocala, FL (Hwy 35) Baseline Road Belleview, FL
Dance Instruction: 7:00 to 7:30 PM; Open Dancing: 7:30 to 10 PM
Admission: Members - $8.00 pp; Non-Members: $10.00 pp
Beverages and light desserts available
Pat Vollman - Chapter President - [email protected] 352-307-8486
Email - [email protected] Webb site: http://www.usadanceocala.com/
Contact: Bill Wayland - Membership Chairman @
http://usadanceocala.com/contact-us/bill-wayland/
Ocala Chapter Twice-Monthly Dances
Dance Instruction: 7:00 to 7:30 PM; Open Dancing: 7:30 to 10 PM
Admission: Members - $8.00 pp; Non-Members: $10.00 pp
Beverages and light desserts available
Left To Right : Pat Vollmann, Norma Wayland,
Gail DiCorcia, Judy Amspacher, Mary Hoffman ,
Paul Estock & Tom Amspacher
USA Dance Ocala Chapter #6027
Elected Chapter Board Members 2015
President: Pat Vollman
Vice President: Ken Ward
Secretary: Gail DiCorcia
Treasurer: Norma Wayland
Directors At Large:
Newsletter/Webmaster: Charles &
Amy MacDougall
Membership/Public Relations: Joy
Schimborski
Special Events: Dennis Rose
Hospitality: Carol Cerniglia, Norma
Pat Vollman - Chapter President - [email protected] 352-307-8486
Email - [email protected] Webb site: http://www.usadanceocala.com/
Contact: Bill Wayland - Membership Chairman @
http://usadanceocala.com/contact-us/bill-wayland/
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"To watch us dance
is to hear our
Hearts speak."
~ Hopi Indian Saying ~
WEDNESDAY
USADance Pasco County Chapter #6090
USA Dance Pasco County offers a monthly dance event
every 1st Wednesday of the Month
in Port Richey at The New Lakes of Regency Park Civic Center
8330 Civic Dr., Port Richey, Fl
Doors open at 6:30 pm; Dance Workshop - 7:00 – 7:30 pm;
Mixers & Open Dancing 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Dance Exhibition -8:30 – 9:00 pm; 9:00 – 10:00 pm Mixers & Open Dancing
DJ Mike will be playing the latest in ballroom dance music.
Admission is $6 for members, $8 for non-members (refreshments & snacks included)
President: Pete Petrignani - 727-967-3106 Hudson [email protected]
For information - Local Chapter email: [email protected] or Call 727-967-3106
Pasco County Chapter #6090 Officers
President: Pete Petrignani - 727-967-3106 Hudson
[email protected]
Vice President: Robbie Cash 727-207-8077 Port Richey
[email protected]
Secretary - Sherry Richert
Treasurer : Robbie Cash 727-207-8077 Port Richey
[email protected]
Pete Petrignani
President
Volunteer Coordinator: Jeanette Leonard 727-869-3189
Board Members At Large:
Mary Martin - New Port Richey [email protected]
Carol Makris
Cheri` Harapat
Website - http://dancepascousa.com/
( IV ) There was one important exception: the only physical activity to offer protection against
dementia was frequent dancing.
Reading - 35% reduced risk of dementia
Bicycling and swimming - 0%
Doing crossword puzzles at least four days a week - 47%
Playing golf - 0%
Dancing frequently - 76%. That was the greatest risk reduction of any activity studied,
cognitive or physical. - - -
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USA Dance Southern Star, FL Chapter 6038
(serves the area of Tampa)
Monthly Chapter Dances Held every 2nd Wednesday of the Month - 7:30 – 11:00 PM
at The Rhapsody Ballroom
(one of the best floating, maple dance floors in the state of Florida)
12101 North 56th Street, Tampa, Florida (813) 985-6570
Admission: ($6.00 Members) ($8.00 Non-Members)
Southern Star Chapter 2015
Monthly Dances
January 14 ……………….Monthly Dance
February 11 ………..…….Monthly Dance
March 11.……..……..……Monthly Dance
April 8 ….………….………Monthly Dance
May 13……..……….……..Monthly Dance
June 10…..……….…..…..Monthly Dance
July 8………..…….….……Monthly Dance
July 25………..……….…..MidSummer Classic
August 12 ……..…..….….Monthly Dance
September 9………..…….Monthly Dance
Oct 14…………………..….Monthly Dance
Nov 11……………………..Monthly Dance
Dec 9……………………....Monthly Dance
General Dancing, Mixers, Refreshments
For More Information: CALL Carol or Pete
Peterson - (813) 689-5381;
Peg or Mike Johnston (813) 685-1656
Contact us by email - [email protected]
PO Box 4 , Valrico, Florida 33594
* To sign up for the email blasts about
upcoming events and chapter dances.
Send to: jdvorak@verzion
Visit our Web site: www.southernstarusabda.org
(Sponsor of Strawberry Crest High School ballroom
dance lessons with Daria Kopylov as their coach)
Southern Star Officers & Committee Members
President…….……………..…... Tracey Zirfas
Vice President .........……..... Jackie Blount
Secretary ............................ Martha Hughes
Treasurer ............................ Stan Shephard
Members-At-Large .……...... Elaine Derby,
Jerry Dvorak, Beth Nolan
Competition Chair …………... Michael Nolan
Entertainment Chairperson .. Lelia Blevins
Membership Chairperson ..... Peggy Johnston
Outreach Chairperson .......... Lelia Blevins
Publicity Chairperson……....... Deborah Kobritz
Refreshment Chairpersons….Lurlene Gough
and Jackie Blount
Newsletter Editor…………….... Nikki Dvorak
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THURSDAY
LOVE ~
TO DANCE
DANCE ~
TO LOVE
USA Dance Chapter # 6106 Lake-Sumter Counties FL
(Serving the area of: Leesburg, Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee and
other communities in Lake & Sumter Counties )
Generally we have our dances on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays,
Fall through Spring; 3rd Thursdays through Summer.
Kellner Auditorium - 102 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, FL
Lake Sumter Counties, FL Dance Schedule - 2015
7:00 PM - A free 30-minute lesson followed by general ballroom dancing
till 10:00 P.M. Light snacks and beverages are provided
Admission: Members $8.00; Non-member- $10.00
For Questions and information:
Contact Nancy Kitchen at:
http://www.usadance6106.org/contactus/nancy-kitchen/ Or Call: 352-793-2707 or
Visit our Website - www.usadance6106.org
USA Dance Chapter 6106 - Lake Sumter
2015 Board Members:
USA Dance Chapter 6106 Lake-Sumter
Counties Board Members:
Luz Sweetland, Max Hansel,
Joyce Brinson, Preston Crandall,
Barbara Word - President
Barbara Word - President
Nancy Kitchen Vice President/Acting Treasurer
Max Hansel - Secretary
Directors:
Regent Weber, Ray Gardner, Diane
Bixler, Owen Bixler, Ursula Olive
Carl Ferguson - Volunteer
Preston Crandall - Director Emeritus
( V ) Neuroplasticity: What could cause these significant cognitive benefits?
In this study, neurologist Dr. Robert Katzman proposed that these persons are more resistant to
the effects of dementia as a result of having greater cognitive reserve and increased complexity
of neuronal synapses. Like education, participation in mentally engaging activities lowers the
risk of dementia by improving these neural qualities. - - - “In couple dances,
gentlemen, hold onto her
like you like her.”
~ Richard Duree ~
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USA Dance Chapter #6070 Vero Beach Florida
Every 3 Thursday of the month - We invite you to join us at The Heritage Center 2140 14th Ave in Downtown Vero Beach for our monthly Ballroom Dances.
On a 2,920 sq ft floor (40x73) Dress: dressy casual or theme of the month
Free dance lesson from 7:00-8:00 PM, Open Dancing from 8:00 - 10:00 pm
$8.00 for members, $10.00 for Guests, Half price for students with ID.
Donations to the refreshment table are welcome. Water and soda $1.
2015 VERO BEACH CHAPTER DANCE SCHEDULE
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*September 6 - 3:00-6:00 PM, We are holding an extra Sunday Afternoon Social Dance
Phil & Caroline Gaskin will be teaching Bolero
September 17 (Thursday) - National Ballroom Dance Week 19-28th; DJ: Robert Scott; Lesson: WCS
October 15 (Thursday) - Autumn Leaves - DJ: Bob Kane; Lesson: Hustle
November 19 (Thursday) - Toys for Tots Mayflower Ball DJ: Robert Scott Lesson: Viennese Waltz
December 17 (Thursday) - Jingle Bell Rock Dinner Dance & Food Drive for The Source - 7:00-10:00 PM
$$15.00 per person - Please RSVP 772-770- 9684; Live music with Janice & Rene
* For information Contact:
Lorely Ridge, President/Secretary
at: 772-770-9684 or
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web site at:
http://verodance.org/
Vero Beach Chapter 6070 Board of Directors
Left to Right:
Fred & Donna Knerr - Food and Beverages
Lorely Ridge - President / Secretary
Marge Callahan - Membership
Joe Wynes - Treasurer
https://www.facebook.com/pages/USA-Dance-Chapter-6070-Vero-Beach-FL/159696007439052
Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter by Richard Powers - - - Continued
( VI ) As Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Coyle explains in an accompanying
commentary: "The cerebral cortex and hippocampus, which are critical to these activities,
are remarkably plastic, and they rewire themselves based upon their use." - - - hfT WtÇvx eÉçtÄ ctÄÅ
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FRIDAY
USA Dance Chapter # 6047 Martin - St. Lucie Chapter
Dances on the 1st Friday at 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
rd
and the 3 Sunday of the month at 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
At the Jensen Beach Ballroom - 881 Jensen Beach Boulevard, Jensen Beach, FL
$8.00 - Members; $11.00 Future Members
Our dances include dance mixers, line dancing, raffles, and light snacks. During 2015
we are holding theme dances on Fridays, otherwise, attire is dressy/casual.
Sundays may include a dance exhibition or lesson.
We welcome all to come join us at our Chapter dances for some dancing,
make new friends, and have fun!
Our Chapter holds fundraiser events that have provided for Treasure Coast Food Bank,
Police Athletic League (PALS), Dance Competition, and “Toys for Tots” drive.
Contact us: Ron Bryson - 772-713-4698 or email him at [email protected];
Randy Lenna - 914 589-5500 [email protected]
MARTIN-ST. LUCIE CHAPTER
Members of the Board of Directors
(L-R):
Dick Diamond - Public Relations &
Communications
Cathy Migliore - Hospitality
Karen Diamond - Secretary
Jeanette Barnett - Treasurer
Ron Bryson - President
Donna Norton - Hospitality
Susan Giffen - Vice President
Randy Lenna - Web Manager
Visit our Website:
www.usadancemartin-stlucie.org
Visit our face book:
USA DANCE #6047 MARTIN - ST.LUCIE
(VII ) Our brain constantly rewires its neural pathways, as needed. If it doesn't need to, then it
won't. hfT WtÇvx eÉçtÄ ctÄÅ
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USADANCE ORLANDO FLORIDA CHAPTER #6002
(Serves primarily the 3-county Metro Orlando, Florida area: Orange, Seminole, & Osceola Counties)
Established in 1991; USA Dance Chapter of the Year 2012 & 2014! District 9
Join Us on the Third Friday of Each Month for an Evening of Fun
and Dancing at The Bahia Shrine Ballroom
2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando 32810 (just off Maitland Blvd, West of I-4 Exit 90)
7:30 - 8 pm - Free - Group Lesson; 8 - 11 pm - General Ballroom Dancing
Regular admission is $6 for USA Dance Members
$10 Non-Members (Slightly more for charity events.)
Questions about The Orlando Chapter of USA Dance, please direct them to:
John Davis, Chapter President @ 407/614-3472 or Email - [email protected]
Visit our Website http://www.orlando-usadance.com/Pages/default.aspx
Web Site Contact: [email protected]
Meet the Members of the Orlando Chapter Board
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Mark your Calendars
September 20 (Saturday) 2:00
PM (FREE) - “Ballroom Blast at
the Mall” to celebrate National
Ballroom Dance Week - Non-stop
Decorations
Competition/Committees Communication/Website
ballroom dance performances at the
Orlando Fashion Square Mall with
Pros, Amateurs, Pro-Ams - performing
showcase dances on the Mall’s center
court stage. Everyone can dance – onstage or around the audience – to DJ
Bobby Chapman’s great music.
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Let’s All Get
Together And
DANCE
SATURDAY
The Spirit of Citrus Dancers USA Dance Chapter #6072
(Comprises Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness)
Dances are held at Kellner Auditorium, 102 Civic Circle Beverly Hills, FL 34465
For 2015 we will still be dancing on the FIRST and THIRD SATURDAY,
with the exception of April and July, where we will be having only one dance.
WHEN: 7:00 - 10:00 PM - Complimentary Dance Lesson from 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Admission: $6.00 - USA Dance Members; $9.00 - Non-Members
Complimentary, coffee, snacks and ice; Sodas available for purchase.
For more Information call - Deborah Piotte, President - 746-6906
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.socdancer.org/
Spirit of Citrus Dancers Chapter - 2015 Dance Schedule
FEBRUARY 7 - (BILL) Dimmitt Birthday
FEBRUARY 21 - BUTCH LADY IN RED
MARCH 7 - (CHARLES) Birthday
MARCH 21 - (BUTCH) Swing into Spring
APRIL 4 - NO DANCE
APRIL 18 - (BUTCH) APRIL IN PARIS and B-DAY
MAY 2 - (CHARLES) Birthday/Latin
MAY 16 - (BUTCH) COUNTRY DANCE
JUNE 6 - (BILL) Birthday Dance
JUNE 20 - (BUTCH) ANNIVERSARY BALL
JULY 4 - NO DANCE
JULY 18 - (BILL) OLDIES and B-day
AUGUST 1 - (CHARLES) Birthday
AUGUST 15 - (BUTCH) RAT PACK DANCE
SEPTEMBER 5 - (BILL) Birthday Dance
SEPTEMBER 19 - (BUTCH) NBDW
OCTOBER 3 - (BILL) Birthday
OCTOBER 17 - (BUTCH) COSTUME SOMETHING
NOVEMBER 7 - (BILL) Birthday
NOVEMBER 21 - (BUTCH) Harvest Hoedown
DECEMBER 5 - (CHARLES) Birthday
DECEMBER 19 - (BUTCH) Grand Holiday Ball
Spirit of Citrus Dancers 2015-2017 Board
President: Deborah Piotte - 746-6906
Vice President/Photography - Lenore Millison
228-1688
Secretary/Publicity: JoAnn Messina - 746-4274
Spirit of Citrus 2015-2017 Board Members:
Paul Piotte, Debbie Piotte, JoAnn Messina,
Lenore Millison (not in photo: Clayton Hart,
Dominick Passalacqua)
Treasurer: Paul Piotte - 746-6906
Newsletter Editor: Deborah Piotte - 746-6906
Membership: Jack Krejca - 344-1383
Refreshments: Clayton Hart - 726-5634
Photography: Lenore Millison - 228-1688
Webmaster: Barbara Krejca 344-1383
Newsletter Editor: Deborah Piotte 746-6906
Director at Large: Dominick Passalacqua 746-4664; Catrina Mercado
"Dance isn't a form
it's a way of life."
~ anonymous ~
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USA Dance Chapter #6026 - Greater Daytona FL
(USA DANCE NATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR 2011; District 9 (Florida) Chapter of the Year 2009, 2011, and 2013)
(Serving the area of Port Orange, FL)
Chapter Dances held every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
at Gold Star Ballroom - 3100 S. Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL
(Use 3090 S. Ridgewood, South Daytona as your GPS address South Daytona, FL 32119)
6:30 PM- Doors open; 7:00 - 8:00 PM - lesson included with admission
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - General Ballroom and Latin Dancing
Admission: $10.00 for members; $15.00 for non-members; 5.00 for students with ID.
Waltz and Foxtrot Mixers; 50/50 raffle includes 10 - 15 items, not just the cash;
Snacks, cookies (free) and water and soft drinks ($1. per bottle) are available.
New members joining our chapter will be admitted free at their first dance.
USA Dance Chapter #6026 - Greater Daytona 2015 Dance Schedule
September 12 (Saturday) - Chapter Anniversary Dance Cost: $ TBA
September 20 (Sunday) - Please join us for our no cost Mall Ball (Volusia Mall, Daytona Beach, Fl) in celebration of
National Ballroom Dance Week for Performances and General Dancing - 12:00 N - 4:00 PM
September 26 (Saturday) - Chapter Dance including "Dance with a Pro" - 7:00 pm to 10:00 PM;
$10. Members; $15. Non-members; $5. Students; Dance Lesson - Cha Cha Taught By: Caleb Young
Saturday, October 11 -Beginners-Intermediate ChaCha lesson by Matthew Osborn
Saturday, October 25 - Chapter Dance including "Dance with a Pro"
Beginners/Intermediate ChaCha Lesson by Matthew Osborn
Saturday, November 8 - Chapter Dance including "Dance with a Pro" Bolero lesson By Viorel and Angela Ionita
Saturday, November 22 - Chapter Dance including "Dance with a Pro" Bolero By Viorel and Angela Ionita
Saturday, December 13 - Viennese Waltz - By Felix Solis
Saturday, December 27 - Chapter Dance including "Dance with a Pro"; Viennese Waltz By Felix Solis
Greater Daytona Chapter #6026
Greater Daytona Chapter #6026 Board receiving
District ”Chapter of the Year” Award
2015 - 2016 Officers and Board of Directors
President: Marta Pascale - Serves as the USA Dance Chapter
Liaison 386-562-0590 [email protected]
Vice-President - Jean Krupa, serves as National Social
Dance Vice President for USA Dance 386-761-1625 [email protected]
Secretary: Tom Sanders - 386/631-1796 [email protected]
Treasurer: Valerie Green 386-290-2472 [email protected]
Directors at Large: Clarence Pan, Carol Edwards, Henry Eure,
Donna Keller, Geoff Davis, Alea Plumley, Bobby Weich
Key Volunteers: Key Volunteers: Jean Bell, Geoff Davis,
Email the chapter with questions or suggestions [email protected]
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LIFE IS A
DANCE FLOOR
USA Dance Naples Paradise Chapter #6103
Invites you to Come Dance with us
At the Naples Ballroom Company, 1644 Trade Center Way, Naples, Fl
$10.00 members and $15.00 non-members
DANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 19, 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION USA DANCE - PRESENTED BY:
USA DANCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER #6049, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
AND USA DANCE NAPLES PARADISE CHAPTER #6103
AT THE CALOOSAHATCHEE WATERFRONT PIER in the “Historic River District”
1300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, FL 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Black Tie Formal - Vintage Formal Optional
Featured Dancers: Daniel Fugazzotto & Janis Merluzzo; Music by Daniel Fugazzotto - Ticket Price:
$60.00, USA Dance Member - $50.00;
Please make Checks payable to USA Dance Chapter 6049
Mail to: 2797 First St. Apt. 306, Ft. Myers, FL 33916-1859
For Information you may contact: Mary Bonnette 239-851-9876
October 24 (Saturday) - HALLOWEEN PARTY (in the planning stage)
November 6 (Saturday) - SOCK HOP (another imagined date shown for planning)
For Information: Please contact: Kimla Stewart, President
Phone: 239-298-0509; Email - [email protected]
Earl Pontillo - Vice President 610/203-9506
or email us at [email protected]
We’ll Keep on Dancing
(VIII ) Aging and Memory - When brain cells die and synapses weaken with aging, our nouns go first,
like names of people, because there's only one neural pathway connecting to that stored
information. If the single neural connection to that name fades, we lose access to it. As people
age, some of them learn to parallel process, to come up with synonyms to go around these
roadblocks.
The key here is Dr. Katzman's emphasis on the complexity of our neuronal synapses. More
is better. Do whatever you can to create new neural paths. The opposite of this is taking the
same old well-worn path over and over again, with habitual patterns of thinking and living. hfT WtÇvx eÉçtÄ ctÄÅ
September, 2015
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USA Dance Space Coast, Fl Chapter #6003
( serves the area of Melbourne/Palm Bay )
Monthly dances held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each Month
At the Melbourne Ballroom - 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suntree
(inside the Omni Health Complex building) Melbourne, Fl 32940
7:30 - 10:30 PM with one hour professional Group Dance less
Admission: $5.00 Members, $6.00 Non-members
Light refreshments will be provided. Dress code is smart casual/dressy
Dance hosts for unaccompanied ladies The dance hosts are qualified
instructors from the surrounding areas, from Titusville to Vero Beach.
Their responsibility is to see that each lady who attends a dance
gets her turn on the dance floor. Your dance level doesn't matter.
The hosts are there to be sure you have the best experience possible.
All our Sunday dances will be held at the Melbourne Moose
(even the USA 5th Sunday dance) at 157 Dayton Blvd. across from Target on 192
(Entrance is through the double doors to the right of the main covered entrance)
Robert J. Acosta - President, USA Dance Space Coast Chapter
email: [email protected] - phone: 321-724-1221
Chuck Hendricks, Membership Tel - 321-615-0248
or via e-mail at [email protected]
Contact USA Dance Space Coast Chapter #6003 Phone - 321/446 - 8384 or
Go To: http://usadancespacecoast.com/contact-us/usa-dance-space-coast-chapter-6003/
Visit our Website: http://usadancespacecoast.com/
JUST KEEP ON D A N C I N G
(IX) When I was studying the creative process as a grad student at Stanford, I came across the
perfect analogy to this:
“The more stepping stones there are across the creek, the easier it is to cross in your own style.”
The focus of that aphorism was creative thinking, to find as many alternative paths as possible
to a creative solution. But as we age, parallel processing becomes more critical. Now it's no longer
a matter of style, it's a matter of survival — getting across the creek at all. Randomly dying brain
cells are like stepping stones being removed one by one. Those who had only one well-worn path
of stones are completely blocked when some are removed. But those who spent their lives trying
different mental routes each time, creating a myriad of possible paths, still have several paths left.
As the study shows, we need to keep as many of those paths active as we can, while also
generating new paths, to maintain the complexity of our neuronal connections.
September, 2015
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Chapter # 6104
Dances are held on the 3rd Saturday each month:
at Arthur Murray Studio, 84 Theater Drive, Suite 300, St. Augustine next to the Epic Theater
Doors open at 7:15 PM with a free dance lesson beginning at 7:30 PM
Open dancing : 8:15 – 10:30 PM
Admission: $10. for USA Dance members; $14. for non-members/guests. $5. Students with ID
Dance Hosts cost per slot for our dance host program will be $12.00:
To reserve a spot in our dance host rotation, please be sure to contact Della Myers
at 904-806-6283 or email [email protected]
Please be aware that it is our policy that this reservation must be paid
for at the time you make the reservation for a host.
March 21
August 15
Della Meyers
St. Augustine , FL Chapter #6104 2015 Dance Schedule
April 18
May 16
June 20
September 19
October 17
November 21
St. Augustine , FL Chapter #6104 Board of Directors
Rick Hatton
Vice President
Denise Cooper
Secretary
Joan Selph
Director
July 18
Dec - TBA
Paul Weaver
Public Relations
Treasurer: Susan Steward
Directors: Virginia "Honey" Burton ; Denise Cooper - Membership
Paul Weaver - Public Relations; Rick Hatton - Webmaster; Della Myers - Dance Hosts
To Contact Chapter: http://usadancestaugustine.net/contact-usad-dance-st-augustine/
Visit our Webpage: http://usadancestaugustine.net/
September, 2015
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USADance Tallahassee Chapter #6010
(Serving the area of Tallahassee, FL)
Dances are held every 3rd Saturday of the month at The Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
Fees: Members - $8:00; Non-members - $14.00; Students with Valid IDs $5. 00
Free Lessons from 7:30 – 8:00 PM General Dancing- 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Complimentary Soft Drinks & Snacks. Non-Smoking & Non-Alcohol Environment!
For information please email [email protected] or Call 850.296.9326
Tallahassee Chapter Dance Schedule for 2015
August 15 - Shanghai Moon
September 19 - Sapphire Ball (Semi-Formal)
October 17- Twist or Treat
November 21 - Autumn Leaves
December 19 - Old Fashioned Christmas Semi-Formal
TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER #6010
BOARD MEMBERS - 2015-2016
For questions, or more information feel free to contact
our Board Members or Visit our Website:
http://usadance6010.org/
Visit our YouTube Page http://www.youtube.com/user/USADance6010/featured
Brenda Austin - President
Telephone: 850-567-1377
email - [email protected]
Lisa Wiegman - Vice-President
Andrea Willett - Secretary
850.893.3168
Ralph Clark - Treasurer
850-383-0385
Michael Webb - Member-at-Large/
Newsletter Editor - 850-556-3210
email - [email protected]
B. J. Gossett - Member and Volunteer
Committee 850-445-6579
Members-at-large - Terry Hague,
Rose Chapman
Website: http://usadance6010.org/
(X) In other words: Intelligence — use it or lose it.
What exactly do we mean by "intelligence"? You'll probably agree that intelligence isn't just a
numerical measurement, with a number of 100 plus or minus assigned to it. But what is it?
To answer this question, we go back to the most elemental questions possible. Why do animals
have a brain? To survive? No, plants don't have a brain and they survive. To live longer?
No, many trees outlive us. (continued next issue) http://www.wincalendar.com /Rosh-Hashana
HAPPY LABOR DAY! September 7: Became
a federal holiday in 1882; celebrated on
the first Monday of September. The first
Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins
stem from the desire of the Central Labor
Union to create a holiday for workers. It
was originally organized to celebrate
various labor associations' strengths of
and contributions to the United States
economy. Labor Day is largely a day of
rest in modern times marked as the end
of the summer season and a last chance
to make trips or hold outdoor events.
All government offices, schools and
organizations and many businesses are
closed.
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/la
bor-day
September 21 (Monday) - Hajj_
Hajj is a holy pilgrimage to Mecca that is
obligatory for all Muslims who can afford
to go. The 3rd chapter of the Quran, Surah
Ale-Imran makes Hajj mandatory.
http://www.wincalendar.com/Hajj
Image Attribution Notice:
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Patriot Day is a day the US remembers
the terrorist attacks on September 11,
2001. This day is commonly referred to
as "9-11" ("Nine-Eleven"). It is believed
that 2,977 people died in the attacks.
President George W. Bush proclaimed
September 11th Patriot Day in 2002.
Facts about Patriot Day (Sept 11) :
On September 11th, US Flags should be
flown at half mast - both on US soil and
abroad. A moment of silence is held at
8:46 a.m. (EST) across the nation commemorating the time the first plane
struck the North Tower of the World
Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
http://www.wincalendar.com/PatriotDay-911 - Patriot Day (September 11)
References and Related Sites
Happy Rosh Hashana - September
13, 14, 15 - Rosh Hashanah is the
Jewish New Year which literally
translates to the Head of the Year.
It is a two day festival. In the Bible,
it is called Yom Ha-Zikkaron, the
day of membrance or Yom Teruah
the day of the sounding of the
shofar.http://www.wincalendar.com
/Rosh-Hashana
Yom Kippur - (Day of Atonement)
September 23 (Wednesday) - is
the last day to atone our sins of
the Ten Days of Repentance,
which start on the New Year
(Rosh Hashanah). This is a fast
mentioned in the Bible and the
punishment mentioned for not
keeping this fast is excommunication. Jews seek to 'purify
their souls' on this day, by
abstaining from common
pleasures.
http://www.wincalendar.com /Yom-
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