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63</div> <div> Waterloo, IA</div> <div> Free lesson with dance </div> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8:00 PM</div> <div> Intermediate 8-8:30</div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00 PM </div> <bR> <div> 1st Fridays at Old Brick <B>(change of location)</B></div> <div> Iowa City, IA (Corner of Clinton and Market)</div> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:30-8:30 PM</div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00 PM</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="585" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="141"><div> Schedule </div> <div> of lessons</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> February</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="133"><div> March</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="142"><div> April</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 241 WIDTH="141"><div> <B>Cedar Rapids/Iowa City</B></div> <bR> <div> 26 East Market Street, Iowa City </div> <div> Corner of Clinton and Market<B> </B></div> <div> Iowa City, IA</div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:00-8:00 </div> <bR> <div> Dance 8:00-11:00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> Argentine Tango</div> <div> Lesson </div> <div> 7:30-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Conan and Xixuan</div> <bR> <div> dance til 11</div> <div> First Friday</div> <div> Feb. 1</div> <div> at Old Brick in Iowa City</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="133"><div> Salsa</div> <div> at Old Brick in Iowa City</div> <bR> <div> Lesson </div> <div> 7:30-8:30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="142"><div> April 4 at Old Brick</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 397 WIDTH="141"><div> <B>Waterloo</B></div> <bR> <div>  Waterloo Center for the Arts</div> <div> 225  Commercial & HWY 63</div> <div> 2nd Saturdays</div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:15-8:30</div> <div>  </div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> Valentine Workshops and potluck!</div> <bR> <div> Argentine Tango Workshops</div> <div> with Valerie Williams</div> <bR> <div> Beginner</div> <div> 4:30:-5:30</div> <div> Intermediate </div> <div> 5:45-6:45</div> <div> Potluck Picnic</div> <div> 6:45-7:30</div> <div> Practice</div> <div> 7:30-8</div> <div> Dance follows</div> <bR> <div> Feb. 9</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="133"><div> Salsa</div> <div> taught by Doug Kruger</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Waterloo Center for the Arts</div> <bR> <div> 2nd Saturday</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <div> Intermediate</div> <div> 8-8:30</div> <div> dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> March 8</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="142"><div> <B>Spring Formal and workshops, Electric Park Ballroom,</B></div> <div> <B>310 Conger St.,</B></div> <div> <B>Waterloo</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> April 26</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Waltz and Rumba lessons by Roger and Amy Greenawalt</B></div> <div> <B>3:00-5:15</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Dance 8-midnight with Ken Paulsen</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Doors Open at 7:30</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="597" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Schedule of lessons</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> May</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="132"><div> June</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="156"><div> July</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 261 WIDTH="140"><div> <B>Cedar Rapids/Iowa City</B></div> <div> 26 East Market Street, Iowa City </div> <bR> <div> Corner of Clinton and Market</div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> Iowa City, IA</div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:00-8:00 </div> <bR> <div> Dance 8:00-11:00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> Cha Cha</div> <bR> <div> Mark Cannon, Instructor</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> May 2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="132"><div> EC Swing</div> <bR> <div> Daniel Wells, Instructor</div> <bR> <div> 7:30-8:30-8</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> June 20 </div> <div> <I>Note different date</I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> TBA</div> <div> 7:30-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> July 25</div> <bR> <div> <I>Notice the change</I></div> <div> <I> in date! </I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 337 WIDTH="140"><div> <B>Waterloo</B></div> <bR> <div>  Waterloo Center for the Arts</div> <div> 225  Commercial & HWY 63</div> <div> 2nd Saturdays</div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:15-8:30</div> <div>  </div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="136"><div> Cha Cha</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <bR> <div> Intermediate </div> <div> 8-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Mark Cannon, Instructor</div> <bR> <div> Dance follows til 11</div> <bR> <div> May 10</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="132"><div> EC Swing</div> <bR> <div> Daniel Wells, Instructor</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <bR> <div> Intermediate </div> <div> 8-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> June 14</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="156"><div>  workshops and potluck picnic</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Beginner</div> <div> 4:30-5:30</div> <bR> <div> Intermediate</div> <div> 5:45-6:45</div> <bR> <div> Potluck Picnic</div> <div> 6:45-7:30</div> <bR> <div> Practice</div> <div> 7:30-8</div> <div> Dance follows</div> <bR> <div> July 12</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="632" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Schedule of lessons</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="147"><div> August</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="137"><div> September</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="176"><div> October</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 243 WIDTH="139"><div> Waterloo</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> 2nd Saturdays at Waterloo Center for the Arts</div> <div> 225  Commercial & HWY 63</div> <div> Waterloo, IA</div> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:15-8:30 PM</div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00 PM </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="147"><div> Bud and Pat Sternquist</div> <bR> <div> Aug. 11</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="137"><div> Steve and Hilda</div> <bR> <div> Samba Line Dance</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <bR> <div> Intermediate 8-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> Sept 8</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="176"><div> TC Dance</div> <bR> <div> Rumba</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <bR> <div> Intermediate 8-8:30</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> Oct. 13</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 259 WIDTH="139"><div> <B>Cedar Rapids/Iowa City</B></div> <div> 26 East Market Street, Iowa City </div> <div> Corner of Clinton and Market</div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> Iowa City, IA</div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:00-8:00 </div> <bR> <div> Dance 8:00-11:00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="147"><div> Bud and Pat Sternquist</div> <bR> <div> <B>CHANGE IN DATE</B></div> <bR> <div> FRIDAY </div> <div> AUGUST 17</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="137"><div> Sept. 7</div> <bR> <div> Joe Petra and Avis Kutzman</div> <bR> <div> Cha Cha</div> <bR> <div> Lesson 7-8</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>CHANGE IN DATE</B></div> <bR> <div> Friday, Oct. 19</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> TC Dance</div> <bR> <div> Rumba</div> <bR> <div> Lesson 7-8</div> <bR> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="584" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="135"><div> Schedule and location</div> <div> of lessons</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> November</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> December</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="138"><div> January</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 319 WIDTH="135"><div> <B>Cedar Rapids/Iowa City</B></div> <bR> <div> 26 East Market Street, Iowa City </div> <div> Corner of Clinton and Market<B> </B></div> <div> Iowa City, IA</div> <bR> <div> <B>First Fridays</B></div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:00-8:00 </div> <bR> <div> Dance 8:00-11:00 </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> <B>Friday, Nov.  16</B></div> <bR> <div> Fall Formal at Walford, Iowa in conjuction with Congenial 100</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> <B>Friday Dec.7</B></div> <bR> <div> Holiday Dance at Old Brick in Iowa City</div> <bR> <div> 7:30-10:30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="138"><div> Bring a Friend Night</div> <bR> <div> <I>Anyone new gets in free!</I></div> <bR> <div> Swing with DNY</div> <div> Lesson 7:30-8:30</div> <div> Dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> <B>Old Brick </B></div> <div> <B>Iowa City</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>FRIDAY</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jan. 4</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 300 WIDTH="135"><div> <B>Waterloo</B></div> <div>  Waterloo Center for the Arts</div> <div> 225  Commercial & HWY 63</div> <bR> <div> <B>2nd Saturdays</B></div> <bR> <div> Free lesson with dance 7:15-8:30</div> <div>  </div> <div> Dance 8:30-11:00 </div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><bR> <div> <B>No dance in Waterloo this month</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Let's all join in to support our Fall Formal at Walford!</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><bR> <div> <B>NO DANCE IN WATERLOO THIS MONTH!  CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH US AT OLD BRICK IN IOWA CITY ON THE 7TH</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="138"><div> Bring a Friend Night</div> <bR> <div> <I>Anyone new gets in free!</I></div> <bR> <div> Swing with DNY</div> <bR> <div> Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</div> <div> Intermediate</div> <div> 8-8:30</div> <div> dance til 11</div> <bR> <div> Saturday</div> <div> Jan. 12</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Cost: $4 for members, $6 for non-members.  $2 for student members, $4 for student non-members</div> <div> You need not be a member to attend.  Singles are welcome!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div>      </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="about_our_club"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>A CHAPTER OF THE UNITED STATES AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCE ASSOCIATION</div> <div> (USABDA)</div> <div> <IMG SRC="08232340.png" border=0 width="50" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>ABOUT OUR CLUB</B></div> <bR> <div> The Cedar Valley Dance Club began in the summer of 1995 in Waterloo, largely through the efforts of D. Louis Finsand and Ms. Cheryl Naggiar.  The purpose was to promote interest in social ballroom dance and that continues to be the goal today.  In 1999 the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter formed.  </div> <bR> <div> Anyone who enjoys, or wants to learn social ballroom dancing is welcome to come and dance to recorded music of waltz, fox trot, swing, tango, cha cha cha, mambo, rumba, salsa,  hustle, bolero or merengue.  The Waterloo Chapter hosts a dance on the second Saturday of the month at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial & Highway 63, lesson beginning at 7:15 -8 pm with BASICS FOR BEGINNERS</div> <div> and Intermediate until 8:30.</div> <div> The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Chapter hosts dances on the third Saturday of each month at Witwer Senior Center, 305 2<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >nd</FONT> Ave., SE<B> </B>Cedar Rapids, IA, lesson beginning at 7:00 pm</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0e4748c0.jpg" border=0 width="116" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Lou Finsand</div> <div> About 10 years ago, I helped start the Cedar Valley Dance Cub because I LOVED to dance and wanted to promote social ballroom dancing as a HEALTHY lifelong FUN hobby for persons of all ages.  Our Club lifted off and started because of the efforts of Cheryl, Doug, Hilda, Steve, William, Bea McDermott and Bea and Roy Chung, Ken and many others. We have grown and prospered under the leadership of worthy presidents and many officers and volunteers.  We thank you for your GREAT SUPPORT.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="workshops"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>          </div> <div> <B>WORKSHOPS</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Coming up April 26 at Electric Park Ballroom</B></div> <div> <B>Our 13th Annual Charity Ball, benefiting our local </B><A HREF="http://www.alz.org/eci/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.alz.org/eci/"><B>Alzheimer's Association</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#save_your_brain___ballroom_dance" TITLE="HOME"><B>SAVE YOUR BRAIN - BALLROOM DANCE</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="53d23900.jpg" border=0 width="291" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="53f25900.jpg" border=0 width="293" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Roger and Amy Greenawalt</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger and Amy Greenawalt met at a dance class and got married after dating for 4½ years.  </B></div> <div> <B>They have been dancing together for 25 years and have been competing for the last 10.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger started their chapter of USA Dance in Indianapolis in 1993.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>At the 2006 Nationals Roger and Amy were the Rhythm, 9- Dance and Smooth Champions in their age categories.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jobs:  Amy works for an aircraft engine maker doing the technical editing on the engineering documents.  </B></div> <div> <B>Roger worked as a chemist for several years before starting work for a health insurance company.  </B></div> <div> <B>Currently he works helping companies find solutions for health coverage for their employees.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger and Amy will teach Rumba and Waltz at our Charity Ball this year.  We're thrilled to have them!  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Spring Serenade Charity Ball and workshops</B></div> <div> <B>with Roger and Amy Greenawalt, National USA Dance champions.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Waltz 3-4pm</B></div> <div> <B>Rumba 4:14-5:15</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cost:</B></div> <div> <B>Cost: $30 per person for full package (includes workshops and dance)</B></div> <div> <B>Full-time Students with ID:  Full package $15, workshops $5 each</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Workshops $15 each or $20 for both per person</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dance: $15 in advance, $18 at the door </B></div> <div> <B>USA Dance members $10</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Put it on your calendar now!  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="612e3720.jpg" border=0 width="739" height="882" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="save_your_brain___ballroom_dance"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>SAVE YOUR BRAIN - BALLROOM DANCE!</div> <bR> <div> by Archie Hazelwood of USA Dance</div> <bR> <div> The Einstein Aging Study, summarized in the June 19, 2003 New England Journal of Medicine,</div> <div>  found that ballroom dancing helps prevent dementia. Dementia in the study refers to both </div> <div> Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common </div> <div> form of dementia after Alzheimer’s.</div> <bR> <div> The study included participants in six brain-stimulating hobbies - reading, writing for pleasure, </div> <div> doing puzzles, board games or playing cards, group discussions and playing music. The study </div> <div> also included participants in 11 physical activities including team sports, swimming, bicycling </div> <div> and dance. Dance was the only physical activity that benefited the brain. This was attributed to the c</div> <div> erebral rather than the physical aspect of dance.</div> <bR> <div> Researchers found that the relationship between the mind- stimulating effects of ballroom dancing, </div> <div> as well as in the above six types of hobbies, and the lowered risk of dementia remained strong e</div> <div> ven after they allowed for variables such as age, sex and education. Frequency of activity also </div> <div> was important! Subjects with scores in the highest third on the cognitive- activity scale had a risk </div> <div> of dementia that was 63 percent lower than that among subjects in the lowest third. We believe t</div> <div> his emphasizes the importance of engaging in a regular program of ballroom dancing.</div> <bR> <div> The need to learn and remember numerous dance movements produces a constant and very </div> <div> beneficial challenge to the brain. The social aspects of ballroom dancing, the relaxation it produces </div> <div> and the joy of dancing also is involved. The sense of accomplishment and confidence acquired by</div> <div>  successfully completing a dance with a partner are beneficial, as well.</div> <bR> <div> Fitness, both mental and physical, often begins with one’s state of mind. Mental acuity comes from </div> <div> mental exercise and if you’re ballroom dancing, you’re not sitting at home watching TV or feeling </div> <div> sorry for yourself. This applies to every one of all ages. Among mind-stimulating activities ballroom </div> <div> dancing is unique in that it also provides beneficial physical exercise.</div> <bR> <div> Many people have gotten the message. That’s why we see increasing numbers of people of all </div> <div> ages having the time of their lives on dance floors all over the country. They are receiving a double </div> <div> payoff, mental and physical.</div> <bR> <div> As Always...Happy Dancing!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Need directions?  <A HREF="http://www.mapquest.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mapquest.com/">Mapquest</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="special_events"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Arial" ><B>SPECIAL EVENTS</B></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Coming up April 26 at Electric Park Ballroom</B></div> <div> <B>Our 13th Annual Charity Ball, benefiting our local </B><A HREF="http://www.alz.org/eci/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.alz.org/eci/"><B>Alzheimer's Association</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#save_your_brain___ballroom_dance" TITLE="HOME"><B>SAVE YOUR BRAIN - BALLROOM DANCE</B></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="53d23900.jpg" border=0 width="291" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="53f25900.jpg" border=0 width="293" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Roger and Amy Greenawalt</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger and Amy Greenawalt met at a dance class and got married after dating for 4½ years.  </B></div> <div> <B>They have been dancing together for 25 years and have been competing for the last 10.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger started their chapter of USA Dance in Indianapolis in 1993.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>At the 2006 and 2007 Nationals Roger and Amy were the Rhythm, 9- Dance, and </B></div> <div> <B>Smooth Champions in their age categories.   They also won both the Open Amateur </B></div> <div> <B>Smooth and Rhythm in their age category at the 2007 Ohio Star Ball (America's Ballroom Challenge).   </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Jobs:  Amy works for an aircraft engine maker doing the technical editing on the engineering documents.  </B></div> <div> <B>Roger worked as a chemist for several years before starting work for a health insurance company.  </B></div> <div> <B>Currently he works helping companies find solutions for health coverage for their employees.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Roger and Amy will teach Rumba and Waltz at our Charity Ball this year.  We're thrilled to have them!  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Spring Serenade Charity Ball and workshops</B></div> <div> <B>with Roger and Amy Greenawalt, National USA Dance champions.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Waltz 3-4pm</B></div> <div> <B>Rumba 4:14-5:15</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cost:</B></div> <div> <B>Cost: $30 per person for full package (includes workshops and dance)</B></div> <div> <B>Full-time Students with ID:  Full package $15, workshops $5 each</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Workshops $15 each or $20 for both per person</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dance: $15 in advance, $18 at the door </B></div> <div> <B>USA Dance members $10</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Put it on your calendar now!  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="612e3720.jpg" border=0 width="739" height="882" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Need directions?  <A HREF="http://www.mapquest.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mapquest.com/">Mapquest</A>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="membership"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>MEMBERSHIP</B></div> <bR> <div> Membership entitles you to discounts to all events and includes a subscription to the national magazine and our local newsletter.</div> <div>      </div> <div> To become a member fill out an application at any of our events, or link here to the <A HREF="http://www.usabda.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usabda.org/">United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association</A></div> <bR> <div> Join us!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="dance_lessons"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>DANCE LESSONS</B></div> <bR> <div> Want to learn to dance?  </div> <bR> <div> Here are the names of  dance teachers in the area:</div> <bR> <div> <B>Cedar Falls/Waterloo</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Daniel Wells</B></div> <div> <B>UNI</B></div> <bR> <div> For more information or to sign up call Wellness and Recreation at 273-5859.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Doug Kruger</B></div> <bR> <div> Private lessons available for all skill levels… and any number of dancers.</div> <div> Enjoy Rhythm or Smooth dance lessons ballroom styles and nightclub styles.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Rhythm dances</B> including Eastern swing, West Coast swing, St. Louis shag, </div> <div> Carolina shag, Collegiate shag, Balboa, Savoy and Hollywood style Lindy hop, cha cha, rumba, samba, salsa, merenge.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Smooth dances</B> including waltz, fox trot, American tango, Argentine tango, quick step, Viennese waltz.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Basic Rates: </B>$35/hour per single person or couple. </div> <div> Other rates available upon request:</div> <div> Wedding choreography for the bride and groom.</div> <div> Entertainment –lesson for wedding parties </div> <bR> <div> <B>Contact Doug at: </B><A HREF="mailto:Dougk36@mchsi.com " TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Dougk36@mchsi.com "><B>Doug Kruger</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Lou Finsand</B></div> <bR> <div> Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced Private Couple, Single, Small </div> <div> Group, Wedding, & Special Occasion lessons for Amateurs of all ages. </div> <div> We offer a FREE Introductory Private Lesson. You choose which Social </div> <div> Ballroom Dances you want to learn such as Fox Trot, Waltz, </div> <div> Swing/Jitterbug/Rock 'n Roll, Polka, Tango, Slow Dream, Rumba, </div> <div> Salsa/Mambo, Blues/Night Club, Samba, Merengue, Viennese Waltz, and/or </div> <div> West Coast Swing.</div> <bR> <div> Lou also teaches Large Group Social Ballroom Dance Classes for adults </div> <div> young adults, and/or 'teens at places within about 50 miles of Cedar </div> <div> Falls if a local group or person is willing to organize the class. In </div> <div> the past, Lou has taught dance classes in Oelwein and Sumner. Plans </div> <div> are now being made for a class at the Wellness Center in New Hampton.</div> <bR> <div> For additional information or to schedule your FREE lesson, contact Lou </div> <div> at: Telephone: (319)266-8377. If Lou is busy teaching a lesson, </div> <div> please leave a voice mail message.</div> <div> E-Mail: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>finsand@uni.edu</U></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Steve and Hilda Ostby</B></div> <bR> <div> Private or group lessons, wedding choreography</div> <div> We can teach whatever you would like to learn!</div> <bR> <div> Call 266-1428 or e-mail  <A HREF="mailto:hostby@hotmail.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:hostby@hotmail.com">Hilda Ostby</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Faythe Kubik</B></div> <bR> <div> Faythe offers group and private instruction in all types of dance and is also a DJ.  </div> <div> For more information call 319-232-7594 (W'loo), 319-364-8409 (Cedar Rapids) or 1-800-373-7440</div> <div> or check her web page at  <A HREF="http://www.faythekubik.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.faythekubik.com/index.html">Faythe Kubik</A></div> <bR> <div> Kinetic Energy School of Movement & Music<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Kinetic Energy offers:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> classes for beginning ballroom dancers<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> private lessons for beginning dancers<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> choreography and coaching sessions for beg-adv ballroom dancers<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> wedding/special occasion dance lessons<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> rental of studio space and practice areas<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Capezio dancewear and ballroom shoes </div> <div> For More Information Contact:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Ranae E. Keane-Bamsey, M.A.</div> <div> Dance Educator / Choreographer</div> <div> Kinetic Energy School of Movement & Music</div> <div> 217 Main St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613</div> <div> 319-290-MOVE (6683)</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:bamsey@kinetic-energy.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:bamsey@kinetic-energy.com">mailto:bamsey@kinetic-energy.com</A></div> <div> kinetic-energy.com</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Cedar Rapids/Iowa City</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dance New York, Inc.</B></div> <div> Marion, IA 319-373-3025</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dnyia.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dnyia.com/index.html">Dance New York</A>'s web site</div> <bR> <div> <B>Jim and Joy Mote</B> </div> <bR> <div> Check out Jim and Joy's web site at <A HREF="http://www.buckheister.net/mote/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.buckheister.net/mote/">Mote Dance Studio</A></div> <bR> <div> Dance Weekend at Joy and Jim Mote's new studio </div> <div> in beautiful Delhi, Iowa</div> <bR> <div> INCLUDES:</div> <bR> <div> Private lessons on Saturday - review on Sunday </div> <bR> <div> Overnight Private Accommodations </div> <bR> <div> Queen Size Bed with private bath, </div> <bR> <div> TV, kitchenette and outdoor deck </div> <bR> <div> Saturday lunch and dinner</div> <div> Sunday continental breakfast</div> <bR> <div> For reservations: 563-927-2258 or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>jmote@iowatelecom.net</U></FONT> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>TC Dance Club, International</B></div> <div> TC Dance Club</div> <div> Instructor Ken Harris </div> <div> 219 Third Avenue SW</div> <div> Cedar Rapids 52404</div> <bR> <div> TC offers lessons in Ballroom, Nightclub, Latin and Country Western Dance.  </div> <div> For more information on how to receive a free trial lesson, call 319-365-1275 or <A HREF="mailto:tcdcncr@worldnet.att.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:tcdcncr@worldnet.att.net">mailto:tcdcncr@worldnet.att.net</A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://community.iowa.com/servlet/ic_ProcServ/dbpage=page&mode=display&gid=01268001131001181603422296" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://community.iowa.com/servlet/ic_Pro">TC Dance</A>'s web site</div> <bR> <div> <B>Dulcie Mangold - Sweet III Ballroom Dance in Manchester</B>.</div> <bR> <div> Advanced classes Thursday evenings 8:00pm - 9:00pm </div> <div> Intermediate classes Sunday evenings 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM</div> <div> Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes Sunday Evenings 7:30pm -8:30 PM</div> <bR> <div> Private lessons also available.  </div> <bR> <div> "I teach all the standard Ballroom Dances and also Latin, specializing in Cha Cha and Rumba." </div> <bR> <div> Contact Dulcie by Phone @ 563 927 -1032 or </div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:dulcie@iowatelecom.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dulcie@iowatelecom.net">Dulcie Mangold</A></div> <bR> <div> Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation</div> <div> 319-286-5731</div> <div> www.cedar-rapids.org</div> <bR> <div> Iowa City/Fairfield</div> <bR> <div> Pam Rutherford </div> <div> 641-472-6915</div> <bR> <div> Jeff and Andrea Smith</div> <div> 888-797-7000</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/"><B>U of Iowa Swing Club</B></A></div> <bR> <div> Monday Night Swing Classes begin September 10th </div> <div> 7:30pm-8:30pm Beginners Swing </div> <div> 9:00-10:00pm Intermediate Swing </div> <bR> <div> Check <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing</U></FONT> for complete schedule </div> <div> Wednesday Swing Night! </div> <div> College Street Billiards in Iowa City </div> <div> 8-11ish </div> <bR> <div> Free every Wednesday starting September 12th </div> <div> ~uiswing"<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing</U></FONT> </div> <div> Sponsored by the UI Swing Dance Club</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Outside the Area</B></div> <bR> <div> For info about lessons at ISU</div> <div> <A HREF="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/"><B>ISU Ballroom Dance Company</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=7" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/module">Lesson Schedule</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dancesport of Iowa</B></div> <div> Jennifer Malcom teaches for the ISU Ballroom Dance Company</div> <div> and in the Des Moines area.  To read more about her check </div> <div> <A HREF="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://danceco.stuorg.iastate.edu/">ISU Ballroom Dance Company</A> and read the Instructor info.</div> <div> Jennifer teaches in the Des Moines area as well.</div> <div> For more info about her teaching schedule, you can reach her by phone at 641-891-1550</div> <div> or by e-mail at <A HREF="mailto:dancesportofiowa@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dancesportofiowa@yahoo.com">Dancesport of Iowa</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The ISU Ballroom Dance Club</B> also offers classes at ISU - for more info </div> <div> about what is scheduled contact: <A HREF="mailto:owner-ballroom-dance@iastate.edu <owner-ballroom-dance@iastate.edu>" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:owner-ballroom-dance@iastate.edu ">ISU Ballroom Dance Club</A>  </div> <div> or go to the <A HREF="http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ballroom/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ballroom/">ISU Ballroom Dance Club Web Page</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Valerie Williams</B> teaches Argentine Tango in the Ames area.  </div> <div> There are regular Tango lessons and practices at Cafe Diem in Ames.</div> <div> For more info check out her web page at: <A HREF="http://www.vjw.biz/docs/tango.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.vjw.biz/docs/tango.htm">Valerie Williams</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.desmoinesdance.org/6.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.desmoinesdance.org/6.html"><B>Des Moines Dance</B></A></div> <div> Des Moines Ballroom contact <A HREF="mailto:Suzi@crosspaths.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Suzi@crosspaths.net">mailto:Suzi@crosspaths.net</A></div> <bR> <div> Randy and Sarah Reid</div> <div> 515-788-8104</div> <div> Swing Des Moines</div> <div> www.swingdesmoines.com</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="calendar"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Here are USA dance and other dance events.  If you know of any that aren't posted, let us know and we'll include them!</div> <bR> <div> <B>CALENDAR OF LOCAL DANCE EVENTS</B></div> <bR> <div> Need directions?  <A HREF="http://www.mapquest.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mapquest.com/">Mapquest</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>For weekly updates e</B><B>-mail </B><A HREF="mailto:wheedance@mchsi.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:wheedance@mchsi.com"><B>Hilda Ostby</B></A><B> </B><B> and ask to be added to our e-mail list</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ALL OF THE WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS USA DANCE EVENTS ARE </B></div> <div> <B>CO-SPONSORED BY THE UNI FOLK AND BALLROOM DANCERS</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>APRIL</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 11</B>  Faythe Kubik dance at Electric Park Ballroom, 310 Conger St., Waterloo</div> <div> 7:30-11:30 $9 per person</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>April 11-13th, 2008</B></div> <div> <B>Calling all Swing Dancers,</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>April 11th-13th, Hawkeye Swing Festival 3</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Three days of swing dancing that includes classes for all levels, dances with live music, </div> <div> deejays playing your favorite jazz and blues, and contests that highlight competitors from </div> <div> all across the region. Check out <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800080" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="www.HawkeyeSwingFestival.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="www.HawkeyeSwingFestival.com"><U>UI Swing Festival</U></A></FONT> to register today! </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>April 11th-HSF Welcome Swing Dance</B> </div> <div> <B>The Robert Bell Hot Swing Combo from the Twin Cities</B> </div> <div> Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City </div> <div> 9pm-12:30am </div> <div> Dance performance by members of National Champions 23 Skidoo </div> <div> $7 students, $10 non-students</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>April 12th- HSF Swing Dance and Contests</B> </div> <div> <B>Grand Marquis from Kansas City </B></div> <div> Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City </div> <div> Team Competition, support the UI Flying Lindy Hawks as they defend the their title! </div> <div> 9pm-1:00am </div> <div> $7 students, $10 non-students </div> <div> To keep up-to-date on all upcoming UI Events, check out our WEB CALENDAR! </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/calendar.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/calendar.h">UI Swing Club</A></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> Michael J. Brafford</div> <div> Hawkeye Swing Festival</div> <div> <A HREF="www.HawkeyeSwingFestival.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="www.HawkeyeSwingFestival.com">www.HawkeyeSwingFestival.com</A></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:info@hawkeyeswingfestival.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@hawkeyeswingfestival.com">info@hawkeyeswingfestival.com</A></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>April 26 - Be sure to attend our annual </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Spring Serenade Charity Ball! </B></FONT><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>National USA Dance champions, Roger and Amy Greenawalt, will be teaching Waltz and </B></div> <div> <B>Rumba as well as doing showcases for us in the evening.  We're in for a big treat!</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>At the 2006 and 2007 Nationals Roger and Amy were the Rhythm, 9- Dance, and Smooth Champions </B></div> <div> <B>in their age categories.   They also won both the Open Amateur Smooth and Rhythm in their age category </B></div> <div> <B>at the 2007 Ohio Star Ball (aka America's Ballroom Challenge).   </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>They've been working hard to prepare for this event, which will benefit our local Alzheimer's Association this year.  </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Location: Electric Park Ballroom, 310 Conger St., Waterloo, IA</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Waltz 3-4pm</B></div> <div> <B>Rumba 4:14-5:15</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Cost: $30 per person for full package (includes workshops and dance)</B></div> <div> <B>Students with ID:  Full package $15, workshops $5 each</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Workshops $15 each or $20 for both per person</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Dance: </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Doors open at 7:30, Dance 8-midnight</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>$15 in advance, $18 at the door </B></div> <div> <B>USA Dance members $10</B></div> <div> <B>Students with ID: $5</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Tickets available at the Alzheimer's Office </B></div> <div> <B>2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 122 | Waterloo, IA 50702</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>You can also mail your prepayment to:</B></div> <div> <B>Marti Ryan</B></div> <div> <B>2643 East Donald Street</B></div> <div> <B>Waterloo, Iowa 50703</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>MAY</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>May 2  USA Dance at Old Brick in Iowa City, </U></B></div> <div> <B>corner of Clinton and Market St.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Lesson: Cha Cha with Marcus Cannon</B></div> <div> <B>Note the time change from 7:30-8:30</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dance 8:30-11</B></div> <div> <B>Admission: $8 for non-members,  $5 for members, $4 for students </B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B><U>May 10  USA Dance at the Waterloo Center for the Arts</U></B></div> <div> <B>225 Commercial and HWY 63</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Lesson: Cha Cha with Marcus Cannon</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</B></div> <div> <B>Intermediate 8-8:30</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Cost: </B></div> <div> <B>Members - $5, non-members $7, </B></div> <div> <B>Students - Members $2, non-members $4</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>JUNE - NOTE DIFFERENT DATE FOR OLD BRICK DANCE THIS MONTH</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>June 14  USA Dance at the Waterloo Center for the Arts</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>225 Commercial and HWY 63</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Lesson: EC Swing with Daniel Wells</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Basics for Beginners 7:15-8</B></div> <div> <B>Intermediate 8-8:30</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Cost: </B></div> <div> <B>Members - $5, non-members $7, </B></div> <div> <B>Students - Members $2, non-members $4</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>June 20 USA Dance at Old Brick in Iowa City </U></B></div> <div> <B>corner of Clinton and Market St.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Lesson: EC Swing with Marcus Cannon</B></div> <div> <B>Note the time change from 7:30-8:30</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Dance 8:30-11</B></div> <div> <B>Admission: $8 for non-members,  $5 for members, $4 for students </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Just Gotta Dance meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9:15 pm at the </B></div> <div> <B>John Deere Supervisor's Club, 3265 DeWitt Rd., Waterloo, IA for country dancing, pattern dance lessons, etc.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Argentine Tango in Iowa City: There are 2 milongas monthly in IC, </B></div> <div> <B>one is hosted by the club, one is hosted by an individual and is not a club </B></div> <div> <B>event.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Milonga - Hosted by Iowa City Tango Club</B></div> <div> <B>2nd Saturdays - 7:30-11:00PM</B></div> <div> <B>Held at Iowa City Senior Center Assembly Room - 28 South </B></div> <div> <B>Linn Street - Downtown</B></div> <div> <B>Large space, Wood Floor, High Ceilings, Nice Sound, </B></div> <div> <B>Air-conditioned, great Tango ambience.</B></div> <div> <B>Listen, Enjoy Authentic Argentine Tango Music from CDs in </B></div> <div> <B>traditional "tanda" format.  </B></div> <div> <B>Cost of the Milonga is $5.00 per person.  </B></div> <div> <B>Some treats and non-alcoholic beverages</B></div> <div> <B>are provided.  Feel free to bring your own treats and</B></div> <div> <B>beverages to share. Please, no alcohol in City facilities.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>http://soli.inav.net/~dance/milongaic.html</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>= = = = = = = </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>4th Saturdays - 7:30-11:00PM</B></div> <div> <B>The 4th Saturday Milonga is hosted by Gail Ireland </B></div> <div> <B>and is held at Wesley Center - 120 N. Dubuque - Iowa City </B></div> <div> <B>Listen, Enjoy Authentic Argentine Tango Music from CDs in </B></div> <div> <B>traditional "tanda" format. </B></div> <div> <B>Cost of the Milonga is $5.00 per person.  </B></div> <div> <B>Some treats and non-alcoholic beverages</B></div> <div> <B>are provided.  Feel free to bring your own treats and</B></div> <div> <B>beverages to share.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>http://soli.inav.net/~dance/milongaic.html</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B>DID YOU KNOW WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION? All of our funds go back into providing events for your enjoyment! Several of us donate our time to provide music and lessons at other locations for free as well.  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nationalcattlecongress.com/ncc_calendar/ncc_calendar.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nationalcattlecongress.com/nc">Electric Park Schedule</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_3_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="mission"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <I>Mission </I></div> <bR> <div> Our purpose is to promote interest in ballroom dance in our community.   We hope to make people aware of how much fun it is to stay in shape and have a great time with others doing such a wholesome thing as BALLROOM DANCE!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> 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you'll contribute by sending us questions and/or by responding to comments that have been made.  Keep in mind Grace is a dancer just like you, not an expert.  This is intended to be a friendly forum.  We'll give it a try and see how it goes.  Thanks!</div> <bR> <div> Dear Grace,</div> <div>   Is it appropriate to teach and correct people when dancing with them socially?  </div> <bR> <div>    Grace says - Good question!  I asked some dance instructors and social dancers what they thought about this and the general consensus was that it is not appropriate try to `teach' or to correct people when dancing socially.  </div> <div>    It is the leader's responsibility to assess the follower's dance ability and skills at following.  Let's say the leader tries a `flying leap with a jiggle on the side' and the follower is able to follow his lead easily.  Then the leader might move on to a `double twist with a single axle'.  However, if the leader tries a `single jump with a Jell-O jiggle' and the follower seems confused, then the leader should choose to stay with the basics.  </div> <div>     Most of the dancers I asked said they do like to try new things, but it is important that the leader doesn't make the follower feel inadequate by attempting to do steps that are too difficult for the follower's ability level.    Neither the leader nor follower should use a social dance to make negative comments about the other person's dancing or try to give them a mini lesson during the dance.  The length of a song is 3-4 minutes max.  This time should be spent making the dance an enjoyable experience for both partners.  If dancing isn't fun, why do it?</div> <div>    There are times when we all ask other dancers to show us a certain move or steps - that is fine as long as both parties are comfortable with that and you can do this without disrupting other dancers on the floor (move over to the side somewhere).  </div> <div>    Sometimes when you and your regular partner are dancing together one or the other of you may want to make a comment about a new step or move you are trying or about the other's dancing in general.  Keep your comments helpful and constructive and not critical or hurtful and your partner will appreciate it!  Always remember to keep dance a fun experience! </div> <div>    If you are dancing with another person for the first time or with someone you seldom dance with, don't use the time to correct and teach.</div> <div>    </div> <div> Grace asks, What do you think?    You can e-mail your comments to our newsletter editor, William Kay, at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:wkay7@mchsi.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:wkay7@mchsi.com"><U>wkay7@mchsi.com</U></A></FONT> or to Hilda Ostby at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:wheedance@mchsi.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:wheedance@mchsi.com"><U>hostby@hotmail.com</U></A></FONT> and they will pass your comments on to Grace.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="newsletter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> NEWSLETTER</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#charity_ball_edition_of_newsletter" TITLE="HOME"><B>CHARITY BALL EDITION OF NEWSLETTER</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#save_your_brain___ballroom_dance" TITLE="HOME"><B>SAVE YOUR BRAIN - BALLROOM DANCE</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#president_s_message_june_21_2005" TITLE="HOME"><B>President's Message June 21 2005</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#in_memory_of_a_dancer" TITLE="HOME"><B>IN MEMORY OF A DANCER</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#fill_up_your_dance_card" TITLE="HOME"><B>FILL UP YOUR DANCE CARD</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#putting_the_u_in_usabda" TITLE="HOME"><B>PUTTING THE U IN USABDA</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#so_you_think_you_re_a_great_swing_dancer" TITLE="HOME"><B>SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A GREAT SWING DANCER</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A 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NAME="president_s_message_june_21_2005"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>President's Message June 21, 2005</B></div> <bR> <div> It's hard to believe our big 10<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> anniversary event has come and gone and we are slipping into summer already!  </div> <bR> <div> News about the formal - it was our biggest and most successful event ever!  We were thrilled to have so many area dance instructors participate in our Grand Prize drawing.  Faythe Kubik was the instructor chosen by winners Gary and Jo Doorhout!  Congratulations to all of you!</div> <bR> <div> Some of you have asked what we do with the funds raised at this event.  Part of the funds went to the Waterloo Exchange Club.  We also donated $300 to the UNI Folk and Ballroom Dancers to use in promoting Ballroom Dance on the UNI campus and another $300 to the Iowa State Ballroom Dance Club (whose students are members of our club) to use in conjunction with UNI to present a workshop at some point in the future.  Be looking for information about a dance at the Commons Ballroom on campus on September 10<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> this fall.</div> <bR> <div> We want to thank everyone for their attendance and participation at this event, especially those who performed and taught for us.  It was so wonderful to have Freddie and Jeannie come all the way from California to join us again!  </div> <bR> <div> Looking ahead, we have big plans for an exciting summer event on July 9 - our Hot Hawaiian Hoedown with West Coast Swing workshops taught by Doug Kruger.  Check for details under Special Events and Workshops and our Calendar section of this web page.  Come dressed in your favorite grass skirt or whatever you like!</div> <bR> <div> Many of you may be watching the ABC show Dancing With the Stars on Wednesday nights.  This is a #1 hit in the ratings and is drawing a lot of attention to ballroom dance.  Now is the time to invite your friends to attend our events and spread the word about our club.  Pick up some of our cards to hand out - we have them available at our dances - and tell people about our web page.   Also, if you're traveling to a larger city this summer, be sure to catch the movie Mad, Hot Ballroom - it's also a big hit.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0e74d560.jpg" border=0 width="77" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">         <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>FREE SPINS</B></FONT>, by Lori Hager</div> <div>  <A NAME="in_memory_of_a_dancer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>IN MEMORY OF A DANCER              </div> <div> Donald Henry Hager, 1925-2002</div> <bR> <div>    As most of you probably know, my father passed away recently. He had been in declining health for the past ten years, a result of two debilitating</div> <div> strokes that left him a ghost of his former self. Those ten years had been</div> <div> difficult and frustrating ones, both for him and for our family.</div> <div>    I've heard it said that people often don't appreciate things (or people)</div> <div> until they're gone, and I'm finding that to be true. Now that my father is</div> <div> finally at peace, I'm discovering I can better remember the person that he</div> <div> used to be and am realizing how special he really was.</div> <div>    Some people, when remembering my father, might say, "Oh, Don Hager--he farmed in Ludlow, on the old Regan place", and they would be right--and they would be wrong. To anyone who really knew him, my dad was much more than just a cattle and hog farmer. He was an intelligent, resourceful man of many talents. </div> <div>    He successfully raised a family on a 160 acre farm. He was an accomplished carpenter who, along with my maternal grandfather, built our family home. He seemed to be able to make anything out of anything and once figured out how to build a spiral staircase all on his own and then built it mostly out of lumber and scrap metal that he found around the farm. He sang in the church choir and Barbershoppers, and it was not unusual to hear him singing as he did his chores. And he was a dancer, too.</div> <div>    My dad was not a ballroom dancer; his love was old time dancing--waltz, polka, schottische, two-step, maybe an occasional jitterbug or fox-trot. In fact, it was dancing that brought my parents together. As you may recall from a previous column, my parents met at a dance at Matter's Ballroom in Decorah in 1954. </div> <div>    My mother claims not to remember what her first impression of him was, other than that she didn't realize how old he was (he always looked young for his age), but she did allow him to drive her home that night, so apparently the first impression must have been a good one.</div> <div>    They were married about a year later. They had their wedding dance at</div> <div> Matter's (where else?) and the Jerry Gilbertson Band played. Twenty-five</div> <div> years later, to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, they went out to</div> <div> eat at a supper club near our home. When they arrived at the restaurant, in a nice bit of synchronicity, a band was playing. It was Jerry Gilbertson.</div> <div>    Unfortunately, I can¹t remember ever seeing my parents dance. This is</div> <div> probably due to the fact that they danced to old time music, a musical genre I had absolutely no interest in when I was growing up, so I didn't go to the same dances they did, and the past ten years have probably obliterated any memories I did have.</div> <div>    The only memory I can conjure up occurred at my sister's wedding dance in 1993, about a year after the strokes had robbed my father of so many things, including his ability to dance. It was heartbreaking to watch my parents attempt to dance, my father trying so hard to find a sense of rhythm that was lost forever. He never danced again. But other people do remember, and it¹s their memories that I want to preserve.</div> <div>    My mom¹s sister Betty said, "After you danced with Don, you knew you had danced." She liked dancing with my dad because he was a much better dancer than my uncle Richard.</div> <div>    My cousin Caryl remembers my dad teaching her how to dance in, of all places, the dairy barn at milking time. "The floor was nice and slippery," she said. At the time, my dad was milking with his brother Elmer, Caryl's dad, on the home place. Caryl was about ten years old; my dad was in his mid-20s and still a bachelor farmer.</div> <div>    He taught her all those old time dances and if there was a step she couldn't get, she stood on his feet as he walked her through it. She still marvels at his ability to do this on the slippery barn floor. She laughed as she recalled how on a few occasions, they would really get going on a polka and scare the cattle, who would immediately begin to back out of their stanchions in an effort to flee (Farm Rule #1: Never scare the cattle unless you want them to run away bellering). At this point, Elmer would yell something like, "Dammit! Quit messing around and get back to work!" Caryl figures her dad was just jealous because he didn't dance, but I¹m sure the fact that my dad was horsing around when he was supposed to be working was a contributing factor.</div> <div>    The night before our dad died, my brother spent the night with him at the nursing home. About 2 AM, one of the charge nurses came into the room and, commenting that it was too quiet in there, brought in a CD player and some CD's. At that point, my dad was under the merciful influence of morphine and rarely spoke; we could occasionally get him to whisper one or two words, and that only with a lot of prompting. Among the CD's the nurse brought in was a Glenn Miller collection, which Greg put in the player and, not expecting an answer, asked our dad, "Do you like that music?" to which he immediately replied, "Yeah, I like that." That Glenn Miller CD played over and over through the night and into the next day, when my sister Kathy and I finally went out and bought some more music--big band, swing, polkas, and some old time hymns. He got to hear them all once before he died that evening. I will never again hear a Glenn Miller song without thinking of him. </div> <div>    In John 14:2 Jesus says, "In my Father¹s house there are many rooms." I like to think that one of those rooms is a big, beautiful ballroom and my dad is there, joyously dancing a polka.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0fc52860.png" border=0 width="82" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Dear Dance Friends,</div> <div> I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your cards,</div> <div> prayers and kind words following the death of my father. Knowing that I</div> <div> have the support of so many friends has been a great comfort to me during a</div> <div> difficult time. God bless you all!</div> <div> Lori Hager</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="fill_up_your_dance_card"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>FILL UP YOUR DANCE CARD</B></div> <bR> <div> If you attended one of our February dances, chances are you were handed a</div> <div> brief survey form to fill out, and hopefully you took a few minutes of your</div> <div> precious dance time to let us know what you think of our dances, because, as</div> <div> I said in my last column, there can be no USABDA without "U"; therefore,</div> <div> your opinions are very important to those of us who plan your dances.</div> <div> I had the opportunity to look at some of the survey results, and we</div> <div> received several suggestions for how we might improve our dances. One</div> <div> suggestion in particular intrigued me, especially since more than one person</div> <div> mentioned it. The suggestion was, "Play more swing!" What intrigued me the</div> <div> most about this suggestion (other than the fact that I love swing, too) was</div> <div> that one person elaborated to say that they wanted to hear more swing</div> <div> because it was their favorite dance and really the only dance they knew how</div> <div> to do. </div> <div> Now, swing is my favorite dance too, and I would love to have more of it</div> <div> played at our dances. The problem with playing more swing is that someone</div> <div> else will say, "You play too much swing! Please play more foxtrots" - or</div> <div> waltz, or salsa, or tango, or whatever their favorite (or only) dance is.</div> <div> I think the answer to this dilemma is simple, really. Instead of</div> <div> sitting on the sidelines watching other dancers twirl happily past you while</div> <div> you wait impatiently for 'your' kind of music to play, just learn the other</div> <div> dances. </div> <div> Now, before you roll your eyes and throw this newsletter down in</div> <div> disgust, saying, "Yeah, right! I couldn¹t learn all those dances in a</div> <div> hundred million years!", let me remind you that those dancers twirling</div> <div> happily past you at the last dance were in your place once. In fact, I was</div> <div> more or less in your place a mere three years ago; I didn't even know how to</div> <div> swing (although I wanted to learn for a long time and once I did, I didn't</div> <div> know how I ever lived without it). Now, after three years of lessons,</div> <div> practice and lots of dances, I can dance to pretty much any song I want to,</div> <div> even Paso Doble, thanks to Lou's January dance lessons.</div> <div> Inexpensive beginner dance lessons are really pretty easy to come by.</div> <div> All you have to do is check with your local parks and recreation department</div> <div> (Cedar Rapids Park & Rec offer a number of inexpensive beginning ballroom</div> <div> dance classes taught by very good local instructors), or your local</div> <div> community college (Kirkwood offers ballroom lessons also through their</div> <div> Continuing Education program; contact them for a catalog). Dance studios</div> <div> also offer group and private lessons, although they¹re usually a little more</div> <div> expensive. On the last page of this newsletter, you will find an</div> <div> "Instructor Reference" section; take a look at it and make a few calls.</div> <div> After you have taken some lessons and learned a few dance basics, you</div> <div> will discover something amazing. You will find that you already know how to</div> <div> do some of those foxtrot steps because you've done them in swing (or</div> <div> whatever 'your' dance is). You will find that most dances use many of the</div> <div> same basic moves, just in a different rhythm. In other words, those swivel</div> <div> steps you know from swing can also be used in cha-cha and tango. Once you</div> <div> have made this amazing discovery, you will find yourself taking moves that</div> <div> you learned in rumba and translating them into waltz, thus expanding your</div> <div> repertoire even more. Soon you will be twirling happily with everyone else</div> <div> on the dance floor, wondering why in the world those people are sitting on</div> <div> the sidelines looking so gloomy.</div> <div> No matter how many lessons you take, you will probably always have a</div> <div> favorite dance. But don't let that favorite dance be your only dance. Fill</div> <div> up your dance card and have a wonderful time, no matter what the music is!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="putting_the_u_in_usabda"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PUTTING THE "U" IN USABDA</B></div> <bR> <div> It¹s time for me to get on my soapbox once again.</div> <div> Hopefully, if you are reading this newsletter, you have been to at least</div> <div> one of our dances (if not, you¹re missing a GREAT time!) Hopefully, you</div> <div> have also enjoyed them. But I would be willing to bet that while you were</div> <div> dancing and having a great time, you didn¹t once think about how that dance</div> <div> actually came together. You came, you danced, you went home.</div> <div> Or perhaps, during the course of the evening, someone made an</div> <div> announcement about needing people to help out at our dances, or even came</div> <div> and asked you personally if you would be willing to help. Hopefully, you</div> <div> said yes. However, I suspect you probably said, "No, I can¹t" or "Not right</div> <div> now--maybe later" and possibly even had a ready excuse.</div> <div> But I know what you were thinking. No, I¹m not a mind reader--just a</div> <div> veteran volunteer and trust me, I know what¹s on your mind.</div> <div> Many people think, "I don¹t have time to help! I work, I have a family,</div> <div> I have other obligations--I¹m busy!" Now, I realize that every one of you</div> <div> is convinced that you are absolutely the busiest person in the world and you</div> <div> could not possibly fit one more task into your life if you squeezed it in</div> <div> with a shoehorn (trust me, I¹ve been there). However, I am going to impart</div> <div> to you a revelation which will amaze and astonish you.</div> <div> WE¹RE BUSY TOO.</div> <div> You like to come our dances because you¹re stressed out and you want to</div> <div> just relax for a while and have fun. Guess what? Your board members and</div> <div> planning committee members would like to do that too, just once in a while.</div> <div> That¹s right, folks. Those of us who plan and work at our dances have</div> <div> jobs, families, obligations, LIVES. We¹re just as busy as you are. Take,</div> <div> for example, me. </div> <div> Yeah, I know. You¹re thinking, "Hah! She¹s single and has no children.</div> <div> What could she possibly have to do?" Yes, it¹s true I have neither spouse</div> <div> nor child to devote my life to; however, this does not mean I don¹t have a</div> <div> life. Like other single people, I manage to find plenty of other things to</div> <div> clutter it up with.</div> <div> This month, for example, with the help of neither spouse nor child, I</div> <div> have been single-handedly: 1) Working overtime; 2) Getting ready for</div> <div> Christmas; 3) Buying a house and preparing to move the weekend before</div> <div> Christmas (if you have ever done either of these things, you know how time</div> <div> consuming it is), and; 4) Attempting to find time to both eat AND sleep and</div> <div> still have some semblance of a life. In other words: I¹M BUSY!</div> <div> However, I still find time to serve as your USABDA board secretary with the</div> <div> myriad details that involves, plus help plan our recent Holiday Dance (hope</div> <div> you were there!) As if that¹s not enough, here I sit, surrounded by</div> <div> half-packed boxes, dutifully writing my column so I can get it to our even</div> <div> busier newsletter editor so he can get the newsletter done before Christmas</div> <div> (he likes to spend his holidays relaxing too, just like the rest of us).</div> <div> EVERYONE IS BUSY.</div> <div> At this point you might be thinking, "But if I volunteer to do</div> <div> something, they¹ll rope me into doing all sort of things". NOT TRUE! All</div> <div> we really ask is that you at least consider volunteering for ONE job at ONE</div> <div> dance. </div> <div> Let¹s put this in perspective. In 2002, we will have a total of 21</div> <div> dances. Let¹s say you decide to volunteer for one job at one dance. This</div> <div> still leaves you 20 dances to relax and enjoy yourself and not have to worry</div> <div> about a thing. Doesn¹t seem like a huge sacrifice when you think of it that</div> <div> way, does it?</div> <div> Another thought people have when asked to volunteer is, "But what could</div> <div> I possibly contribute?" Can you bake? Perhaps you¹d like to impress us</div> <div> with your culinary talents by bringing some of your best goodies for the</div> <div> refreshment table. Always dreamed of being a deejay? Maybe you¹d like a</div> <div> turn at running the music at one of our dances. We¹ll be happy to show you</div> <div> how, and we¹ll even give you a microphone to play with (just don¹t get</div> <div> carried away with the Wolfman Jack imitation--we want to hear music, not</div> <div> talking). </div> <div> Are you a Martha Stewart devotee? Perhaps you¹d like to help decorate</div> <div> for a theme dance. Are you good with money? Consider working the</div> <div> admissions table for just one dance. Do you like to schmooze with people?</div> <div> You¹d make a great dance host!</div> <div> Don¹t have any talents, you say? Can you operate a folding chair? Can</div> <div> you pick up trash? Come a few minutes early and help us set up, or stay a</div> <div> few minutes after the dance and help us clean up.</div> <div> Please keep in mind that most of these jobs don¹t take much extra time</div> <div> or training. Setting up and cleaning up each take about 15-20 minutes.</div> <div> Being a dance host involves greeting people as they come in and periodically</div> <div> dancing with people who don¹t have partners. If you don¹t have the time or</div> <div> talent to make refreshments, just offer to go to the store and pick up some</div> <div> things. Don¹t know what to bring? We¹ll give you some ideas. And, if</div> <div> you¹d like, we¹ll even reimburse you. (Of course, if you¹d like to make it</div> <div> a donation to the cause, so much the better.) Some of these jobs involve</div> <div> sacrificing some dance time, but again we¹re talking about ONE DANCE A YEAR.</div> <div> You make time in your busy lives to come to our dances, and we</div> <div> appreciate that. All we ask is that out of your whole busy year, you</div> <div> consider taking an extra half hour to ensure that our chapter will continue</div> <div> to grow and be successful. After all, there can be no USABDA without "U"!</div> <div> (Yeah, it¹s corny. But it¹s true!)</div> <div> Remember . . . . ONE JOB--ONE DANCE. Make this your new mantra for the</div> <div> New Year. </div> <div> Have a blessed and dance filled 2002!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="matter_s_of_the_heart"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>"Matter's" of the Heart</B></div> <div> A few weeks before Christmas, I was on my morning break, having my usual </div> <div> mid-morning caffeine fix and reading the Gazette, when a rather </div> <div> distressing headline caught my eye: "Ballroom blaze means cancellation </div> <div> of holiday parties". Now a ballroom fire of any kind is a tragedy in my </div> <div> book, but my heart froze when I saw lead line "DECORAH (AP)" and I </div> <div> realized with horror that Matter's had burned. My ballroom had burned. </div> <div> As I read on, I was relieved to find that, in fact, the ballroom had </div> <div> not burned down; there was extensive smoke and water damage that would </div> <div> take a while to clean up, but there was not very much structural damage. </div> <div> However, I was heartsick when I read that there were now two huge </div> <div> holes burned in the ballroom floor, one 12 x 12 feet and one 2 x 2 feet. </div> <div> The fire had been caused by a heat lamp placed in the basement to keep </div> <div> the pipes from freezing in the subzero temperatures. Thank God it </div> <div> didn't burn down, I thought, thinking of what a huge loss that would </div> <div> have been not just for myself, but for a great many people. Even so, I </div> <div> didn't want to think about what it must look like inside, remembering </div> <div> what it looked like before. Did all the memorabilia survive? What </div> <div> about the zodiac room?</div> <div> To understand the emotional turmoil this event caused me, as it probably </div> <div> did a lot of other people, you have to understand the place. Matter's </div> <div> Ballroom is an institution in Northeast Iowa. It seems to have existed </div> <div> forever. It has inhabited the lives and memories of many people for a </div> <div> very long time.</div> <div> Matter's had its beginnings in 1914 as, of all things, a fruit cellar, </div> <div> built by John Matter to store the abundance of fruit from his 18-acre </div> <div> apple orchard. Then he constructed a building on top of the fruit </div> <div> cellar, where the fruit was packed and crated for shipment. The first </div> <div> dance was held in the building in September 1916, and the ballroom has </div> <div> been a major social gathering place ever since. People have flocked to </div> <div> Matter's for countless events over the years--wedding receptions and </div> <div> dances, benefits and banquets, and just to hang out, meet their friends, </div> <div> visit with their neighbors, check out the prospects for new romance, </div> <div> and, of course, to dance. Of all of these, the most stellar event to </div> <div> take place there, at least in my book, happened one night in 1954, when </div> <div> a young farmer from Ludlow Township named Donald Hager asked a young </div> <div> lady from Harmony, Minnesota named Deloris Knudslien to dance. They </div> <div> were married the following year and had their wedding dance--where </div> <div> else?--at Matter's. So Matter's holds a particularly special place in my </div> <div> heart because it is, at least in part, responsible for my existence.</div> <div> The performers who have played there over the years reads like a history </div> <div> of 20th century music, and their pictures and posters inhabited the </div> <div> walls of the ballroom. Behind the front bar, just inside the front </div> <div> entrance, past the coat check and the pool tables, were posters </div> <div> advertising the Summer Dance Parties of the '50s and '60s with acts such </div> <div> as Jerry Lee Lewis, Tony Orlando, The Four Seasons, and, of course, </div> <div> Buddy Holly. Dozens of 8 x 10 photos of famous or soon to be famous </div> <div> performers like Roy Acuff, Kitty Wells, Barbara Mandrell, Johnny Cash </div> <div> and Lawrence Welk lined a couple of the walls. I hope all the </div> <div> memorabilia survived the fire--what a loss that would be.</div> <div> The back bar area told an entirely different story. I always think of it </div> <div> as the "Zodiac Room" because as soon as I entered it, the astrologically </div> <div> inspired light fixtures and funky murals immediately transported me back </div> <div> to about 1970. This area was only open when there was a particularly </div> <div> large crowd, such as at the annual Firemen's Dance, when the place was </div> <div> so packed that trying to find one particular person in that huge sea of </div> <div> faces was an overwhelming and nearly impossible task.</div> <div> I have apparently inherited my parents' dancing genes, and their love of </div> <div> Matter's. My first adventures there date back to when I was about 16 </div> <div> and I went to spend the night with my older sister, who lived and worked </div> <div> in Decorah. I went to Matter's with her and her friend and ended up </div> <div> driving them home in her big old '69 Impala, down the steep, winding </div> <div> hill into town, after they had had too much to drink. Some boys from my </div> <div> high school--good old Postville High--had a rock band called Driftwood, </div> <div> and I remember going to see them perform at Matter's--not in the main </div> <div> ballroom, but in the small room in the basement. Later, after I </div> <div> graduated from college and moved to Decorah myself, I went there quite </div> <div> regularly to boogie to oldies bands like the Whitesidewalls, two-step to </div> <div> Cheyenne and Rio Grande, and waltz and schottische to the local </div> <div> Scandinavian folk dance band, the Foot Notes. It was the place to be if </div> <div> your were single. It has been the scene of numerous romantic </div> <div> encounters, including some of my own. The longest romantic relationship </div> <div> in my life--3 1/2 years--was with a dairy farmer I met there. I remember </div> <div> another night fighting the urge to flee home when I saw that someone </div> <div> else I had dated, and still held a torch for, was there with a new </div> <div> girlfriend. However, the evening improved considerably when I ran into </div> <div> yet another good-looking dairy farmer who I hadn't seen in some time, </div> <div> and I was pleased (shame on me ) to find out he was in the process of </div> <div> getting a divorce. We indulged in a brief flirtation on and off for a </div> <div> couple of months (I was his first date after 18 years of marriage) and </div> <div> did a lot of two-stepping before he discovered there were other single </div> <div> women in the world, and I discovered that not only were there other men, </div> <div> but there were other places to live besides Decorah. But Cedar Rapids, </div> <div> ten times the size of Decorah, doesn't have a Matter's. It doesn't have </div> <div> a ballroom at all any more.</div> <div> Over the years, countless small-town ballrooms have come and gone, locked </div> <div> up and torn down because the people stopped coming. But Matter's has </div> <div> amazingly survived for 85 years, the first 83 under the loving care of </div> <div> the Matter family, the last two with the current owner, John Telsrow. </div> <div> Hopefully, under Mr. Telsrow's guidance and with the support of its </div> <div> extended community, it will beat the odds and continue to survive--and </div> <div> thrive--for many more years to come.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter_4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="why_is_it_called_fox_trot__and_other"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Why Is It Called Fox-trot? And Other Burning Questions</B></div> <div> Recently, I have, along with the rest of the country, been alternately intrigued, frustrated and ultimately bored by one of the greatest conundrums of our time: Will our country be led into the 21st century by Al, the man-like object, or Howdy Doody, complete with wooden head? Now that the Big Question has been resolved (along with that other really important question, "What is a chad?"), my </div> <div> mind has turned the more immediate burning questions in my own life. Are people who live in Whittier funnier that people who live in other towns? Why do we drive on parkways and park in driveways? How can I convince my dance partner that really cool guys love to do Cuban motion? Why does my cat choose to get sick (as she so often does) on the carpet or the bed instead of the easy-to-clean vinyl floor? And why, for heaven's sake, is that dance we do called the fox-trot? Mind you, I'm no wildlife expert, but I did grow up on a farm and have </div> <div> seen a few foxes in my time and have even seen them trotting, but never did I see them perform the slow-slow-quick-quick pattern we know as fox-trot, unless they are doing it in the privacy of their dens. (I'm suddenly having visions of dark paneling and Frank Sinatra on the hi-fi.) So I went in search of an answer to this intriguing question. </div> <div> I started my search the same way I usually do when I have something on my mind. I asked the cat. (I'm single and I live alone-who else am I going to ask?) As is usually the case whenever I speak to her, she immediately leaped into my lap, purring madly and performing her happy kitty dance (which brings to mind another burning question: Why didn't I ever get the cat declawed?) Obviously, this was not answering my fox-trot question, so after extricating the cat from my lap, I turned to my next source of information about everything in the world-the </div> <div> Internet. Surely, I thought, I can find an answer to my question there and, after minutes of exhaustive research, I did.</div> <div> Turns out the fox-trot has nothing to do with the four-legged animal at all, but rather a two-legged one named Harry Fox. Harry Fox was a vaudeville performer who was appearing in various vaudeville shows in the New York area in 1914 when he was selected by the management of the New York Theatre, one of the largest theatres in the world, to perform between shows along with his company of "American Beauties". The theatre was being converted to a movie house, and the management had decided to have vaudeville acts between shows as an added attraction. On the roof of the theatre was the Jardin de Danse, a place for dance performances. As part of his act downstairs, Harry was performing trotting steps to ragtime music, and people began referring to this dance as "Fox's Trot" and began trying to duplicate it at the Jardin de </div> <div> Danse. Thus was the fox-trot born. The dance caught on, and soon the great ballroom dancers of the world were trying to capture and duplicate the unusual new dance style.</div> <div> At this time, ballroom dancing was very popular with the general public and so it was necessary to evolve a form of fox-trot that would retain the 4/4 rhythm and still remain "on the spot" so large numbers of people could perform and enjoy the dance on crowded dance floors. The "traveling" form of fox-trot was still performed when there was room.</div> <div> According to the article I found on the Internet, "The Fox-trot was the most significant development in all of ballroom dancing. The combination of quick and slow steps permits more flexibility and gives much greater dancing pleasure than the one-step and two-step which it has replaced. There is more variety in the fox-trot than in any other dance, and in some ways it is the hardest dance to learn!"</div> <div> Variations derived from the fox-trot include the Peabody, the quickstep and something called the Roseland fox-trot. Even the hustle, and my favorite dance, the lindy, are derived in part from the fox-trot.</div> <div> So there you have it! Now that I've resolved that question, I'm inspired to find answers to my other burning questions, just as soon as I clean up after the cat. If you have any input on the Cuban motion issue, let me know. I'll be in Whittier. If I can get out of the driveway. </div> <div> ****** </div> <div> You can now reach me online! Send you comments, questions, suggestions, </div> <div> complaints, dance memories, random musings (preferably about dance) to </div> <div> me at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>lahager@earthlink.net</U></FONT> and I promise to read them at least once (twice, if they're good).</div> <div> SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!!</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="dance_floor_veterans_reminisce"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>DANCE FLOOR VETERANS REMINISCE, OR CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF SIX BALLROOMS</B></div> <div> Imagine, if you can, a time before TV, VCR’s, computers and the Internet.  Whatever did people do with themselves? You might wonder. After all, technology has become such an integral part of our lives, its hard for us to imagine what people did without it.</div> <div> Well, I’ll tell you what they did. They entertained themselves. They listened to the radio. They read books. They sang around the piano. They went to movies. They talked—face to face, not modem to modem. And they danced. A lot.</div> <bR> <div> Starting after World War I and into the 60’s, there was enough dancing going on around Cedar Rapids to keep at least six ballrooms and several other smaller dance venues alive and hopping.  According to Charlie Lazio of Cedar Rapids, who says he was “born to Boogie” and still is in his mid-80’s, you could go dancing somewhere in Cedar Rapids or Marion nearly every night if you  were so inclined. And since DJ services were unheard of in those days, the music was live. Most of the “big name” big bands played in the area at one time or another—Les Brown, Lawrence Welk, Stan Kenton, Harry James and Guy Lombardo among them—plus numerous local and regional bands. Some of these bands—Tony Barron, Kenny Hofer, Leo Greco, Sammy Jensen—are still playing today. Al Pierson, who once had his own orchestra, now conducts the Guy Lombardo Orchestra.</div> <bR> <div> In the Old days, Charlie tells me, you paid 10 cents a dance—people stationed by the dance floor would collect your dime before you stepped onto the floor. Some places charged an admission fee—back in the 30’s, the Thomwood in Southeast Cedar Rapids charged 25 cents a person or 40 cents a couple.</div> <bR> <div> Bob Mitchell recalls that most dance venues weren’t air conditioned; they had shutters or awnings around the sides of the building that were raised when it got hot to let in the cool night air. If people didn’t want to dance or couldn’t afford the admission, they would often sit in their cars outside and listen to the music. A few of the “year round” ballrooms, such as the Armar or Danceland, were air conditioned.</div> <bR> <div> No one that I talked to took formal dance lessons in those days. After all, why spend money on dance lessons when you could learn from family or friends—or better yet, the cute guy or girl at the next table? Some people learned at home dancing to music on the radio. My mother recalls dance lessons with her brother Dewey. Bob got his start in high school, when there were dances in the gym after school, and later at places like the Country Club, the Y or even churches. It was not unusual to see entire families—even children—at dances.</div> <bR> <div> Often, there were more girls wanting to dance than there were available and willing guys (apparently, some things never change), so the girls would dance together. Pat Coon of Lisbon recalls doing this in the 50’s; the girls would take turns leading. My mother, on the other hand, is not a leader by any stretch of the imagination and would always let the other girl lead. Interestingly, she also says that sometimes people would dance by themselves. Anyone who does that now is considered a few bricks short of a load.</div> <bR> <div> Then, as now, people often met potential dance partners during the mixer dances. My parents did the Circle Two Step. When the music stopped, you danced with the person next to you. The Flying Dutchman was done with a man and two ladies, or a lady and two men, and involved the participants doing a “do-si-do” with each other, while the music started slow and gradually got faster. My mom also remembers one called the Waltz Quadrille, but doesn’t remember how it went. (If anyone knows, fill me in—maybe we could use it at our dances!)</div> <bR> <div> When asked what changes they have seen in dance over the years, the</div> <div> overwhelming response was, “There aren’t nearly as many people on the dance floor!” With advances in technology, such as television, VCR’s, computers and the Internet, people can entertain themselves without leaving home. Add in the endless assortment of school, civic and recreational activities people have to choose from and it’s easy to see how couples dancing has unfortunately been all but forgotten. After all, who wants to spend the time and money learning how to dance when there are so many other things to do? If only they knew what they were missing….</div> <bR> <div> Next time:  The Armar was not always a mall —A brief history of dance</div> <div> venues</div> <div> Many thanks to Charlie Lazio, Elsie Carter, Pat Coon, Bob Mitchell, The</div> <div> Linn County Historical Society and my parents, Don and Deloris, for</div> <div> sharing their wonderful memories with me for this column. If you have</div> <div> stories to share, let me know.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>FREE SPINS</B></div> <div> by Lori Hager</div> <div>  <A NAME="dance_as_therapy"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Dance as Therapy, or</B></div> <div> <B>Who Needs Psychiatry When There's Swing?</B></div> <bR> <div> "Dance as Therapy?" You might be saying, "Is she crazy?" or perhaps you're wondering if you should ask your therapist to tango, or maybe just cancel your next appointment and schedule a Cha-cha lesson instead.  Before you run to the phone, let me assure you I am not implying that dance should replace real psychiatry. But it can certainly be much more life enhancing than sitting at home in front of the TV watching "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" and eating Ding-Dongs because you have no social life. (Not that I would know about that or anything...)</div> <bR> <div> However, physical activity not only improves your physical fitness, it improves your mental fitness as well. Exercise releases brain chemicals called endorphins, which act on the "pleasure centers" in the brain, giving you a feeling of well being--sometimes called "runner's high" or biker's bliss. (Dancer's delirium?) The release of these chemicals can also induce a state of relaxation and improve metal acuity (now would be a great time to do your taxes).</div> <bR> <div> Of course, partner dancing necessarily involves touch (something to keep in mind when choosing a partner). Touch has been proven to be a vital part of our physical and psychological well being. Infants have died when deprived of it. Studies have shown that positive physical contact (especially hugs) can have a tremendous impact on overall health and well being. It releases those wonderful endorphins, and can boost</div> <div> the immune system and reduce stress. So cozy up to your partner! (But don't get carried away--a slap in the face is not good for one's well being.)</div> <bR> <div> Dance is also a wonderful social activity--if you're close enough to touch, you're close enough to talk.. Plus, I think it's a great way to meet and get to know new people--it gives you an excuse to approach someone, and it gives you something to do with your feet so you're not just standing around feeling awkward while you're trying to make</div> <div> conversation with someone. It's a good way to make friends and develop a social support system--also an important part of good psychological health. On a personal note, I think 2000 is going to be a great year for me, due in large part to my wonderful friends I have met through dance who continually support and inspire me with new ideas and new possibilities. (Plus, we can hang around together at the singles</div> <div> dances.)</div> <bR> <div> I think mastering dance steps can also give a person the confidence and inspiration to try other new things--after all, if I can do this, what else can I learn? There was a very good column in a recent issue of Amateur Dancers that touched on this subject. It told the story of a woman named Bethany, a senior citizen who wrote "about her own</div> <div> experience in being depressed because she had nothing much in her life that she could focus on as a hobby. She joined a group class at a senior center near her home and went to class three times a week for four weeks. She began to feel elated as each day approached and she had the lesson to look forward to and being involved in such a great activity...</div> <bR> <div> This time she was doing something productive and using her mind. Her time was well spent now and she was in a social atmosphere and had a situation of mental stimulation.... She felt that each lesson increased her awareness of her body and her conscious thoughts and that at the end of the day she had something to talk about with her daughter and the rest of the family. She felt...inspired to do things now other than dance. She took some psychology courses at the senior center and even a</div> <div> gourmet cooking class.... She says, `Dance not only moves my feet and body, it moves my mind to do other wonderful  activities.'" (Quoted from "Senior Gold" by Elita Clayman, Amateur Dancers, Jan/Feb 2000.)</div> <bR> <div> Now, dance won't cure everything that ails you--that's what professionals are for. But if you know someone who's stuck in a rut (maybe yourself?), give them a hug and a gift certificate for dance lessons, or better yet, drag them with you to the next USABDA dance.</div> <bR> <div> What do you have to lose?</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>FREE SPINS</B></div> <div> by Lori Hager</div> <div>  <A NAME="any_problem_in_the_world_can_be_solved_by_dancing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>"Any Problem in the World can be Solved by Dancing."  James Brown</B></div> <bR> <div> Imagine, if you will, Bill Clinton dancing with Saddam Hussein.  Go ahead and scream if you wish. I'll wait for you. Are you back? Good.  Now, gather what's left of your wits and I'll attempt to explain what I'm getting at.</div> <bR> <div> Lately, I've been thinking about conflict resolution. How does this relate to dance, you may ask? I refer you to the above quote, which the Newsletter Editor, in his infinite wisdom, recently included in a CV USABDA promotional brochure. (Columnist's Rule #1: Say really nice things about the Newsletter Editor so he will continue to publish your nonsensical drivel.)</div> <bR> <div> People have been in conflict since there have been people. The traditional "solution" to conflict has been WAR--or, at the very least, lots of macho posturing. Not a very desirable or humane solution.  (Before you accuse me of sexism, let me point out that wars generally have been started and fought by men. Women would have just had everyone over for a dinner party.)</div> <bR> <div> I'd like to propose an alternate solution to war--a kinder, gentler solution, to paraphrase George Bush. Perhaps, instead of having a war, opposing factions should have a dance. The respective powers that be could attend the dance, and--here's the really important part--participants would be required to follow the rules of dance floor</div> <div> etiquette:</div> <div>   *Never criticize/blame your  dance partner.</div> <div>   *Apologize when you step on your partner's foot.</div> <div>   *If you bump into another couple, always apologize even if it wasn't your fault.</div> <div>   *Respect other dancers'  space; don't invade their territory (moving dances  around the outside; spot dances on the inside.) Participants would also be required to switch partners, AND to switch off leading and following. Learning to lead makes us better followers; perhaps learning to follow will make us better leaders.</div> <bR> <div> So imagine, if you will, Bill Clinton (or, if it makes you feel better, Madeleine Albright) dancing with Saddam Hussein. Or perhaps, to bring it closer to home, the next time you and your significant other are in conflict (don't tell me that never happens), don't fight--dance!</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="so_you_think_you_re_a_great_swing_dancer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A GREAT SWING DANCER</B></div> <bR> <div> Some people are great swing dancers. Others erroneously think that they</div> <div> are. Are you really the King (or Queen) of Swing, or merely a pretender</div> <div> to the throne? Here's a little quiz I cooked up to help you figure it</div> <div> out. Pick the one out of each pair that you believe describes a great</div> <div> swing dancer.</div> <bR> <div> Great swing dancers . . .</div> <bR> <div> A: Know how to do all sort of cool moves with both feet on the floor.</div> <div> B: Believe swing dancing is all about how many flips and throws you can</div> <div> do in the shortest amount of time.</div> <bR> <div> A: LISTEN to the music, dance to the BEAT and choreograph their moves</div> <div> accordingly.</div> <div> B: Ignore the music and the beat and dance the same way to every single</div> <div> song-after all, isn't swing dancing all about dancing as fast as you</div> <div> can?</div> <bR> <div> A: Dance with controlled abandon.</div> <div> B: Throw each other around with uncontrolled abandon.</div> <bR> <div> A: Understand that "controlled abandon" is NOT an oxymoron.</div> <div> B: Believe that "oxymoron" is the name of a really cool aerial.</div> <bR> <div> A: Realize that clothes do not make the man (or woman).</div> <div> B: Believe that merely wearing suspenders and wingtips makes one a</div> <div> fabulous swing dancer.</div> <bR> <div> A: Are always aware of their surroundings on the dance floor.</div> <div> B: Remain oblivious to their surroundings and think they own the dance</div> <div> floor.</div> <bR> <div> A: NEVER endanger themselves or other dancers.</div> <div> B: Do whatever they want-swing dancing's a free-for-all, baby!</div> <div> A: ALWAYS practice impeccable dance floor etiquette. (If you don't know</div> <div> what I'm talking about, please read and memorize my last column)</div> <div> B: Believe that "etiquette" is the name of another really cool aerial</div> <div> very similar to the "oxymoron".</div> <bR> <div> A: Learn aerials from qualified instructors and execute them with proper</div> <div> form and only under the safest conditions.</div> <div> B: Learn aerials from friends who think they know what they're doing.</div> <bR> <div> A: Dance merely for the joy of dancing and don't feel a need to show</div> <div> off.</div> <div> B: Believe that swing dancing is all about showing off.</div> <bR> <div> The correct answers are: A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, and (you guessed</div> <div> it) A.</div> <div> If you answered all (or mostly) A: Congratulations! You know what it</div> <div> takes to be a truly fabulous swing dancer. Let's dance sometime!</div> <div> If you answered all (or mostly) B: Sorry, kiddo! You've got a lot to</div> <div> learn! Do the rest of us a favor and take some lessons with a good</div> <div> swing instructor before you hurt somebody!</div> <div> If you've surmised from this little quiz that I have a bone to</div> <div> pick-Congratulations, Sherlock! You win 10,000 extra bonus points!</div> <div> However, if you are one of those unfortunate "B" people, you need to</div> <div> know that I am not the only person on the planet picking this particular</div> <div> bone; I am merely choosing to actually stick my neck out and say</div> <div> something about it instead of just grumbling under my breath. To put it</div> <div> as kindly and gently as possible-GET A CLUE! Instead of spending your</div> <div> money on zoot suits and swing shoes, consider investing in lessons with</div> <div> a qualified dance instructor. Watch Frankie Manning videos; he's The</div> <div> Master. Notice how he dances to the beat and usually keeps both feet on</div> <div> the floor. Spend some time listening-REALLY listening-to swing music.</div> <div> Hear the beat, the phrasing, the rhythms, the breaks. Those are the</div> <div> things that really good swing dancers dance to. Most important of all,</div> <div> remember that no matter how many swing lessons you take, you will never</div> <div> "know it all". Being a really great swing dancer takes YEARS, not</div> <div> WEEKS!</div> <bR> <div> ************</div> <div> Well . . . now that I've gotten that out of my system, I would like to</div> <div> address an issue from my last column. Some concern has been expressed</div> <div> to me that I may have offended some people. This concern arose out of</div> <div> the mistaken assumption that the event I described occurred at a USABDA</div> <div> dance, and that "Ms. Clumsy Oaf" may have been one of several new people</div> <div> who attended the dance that night. First of all, let me assure you that</div> <div> this mishap did NOT happen at a USABDA dance. If it had, I am quite</div> <div> sure everyone would have known. Secondly, the purpose of my using the</div> <div> name "Ms. Clumsy Oaf" was merely to express my own anger and frustration</div> <div> and was not intended to insult anyone. (By the way, I still have a scar</div> <div> on my foot.) However, it also occurs to me that if you thought I was</div> <div> referring to you, then you obviously have committed just the kind of</div> <div> offense that I was describing. Now if you are a beginning dancer not</div> <div> familiar with the rules of dance floor etiquette, such an offense is</div> <div> probably excusable, and I hope my last column was educational for you.</div> <div> However, if you are an experienced dancer-shame on you! You should know</div> <div> better. At any rate, if I have offended anyone's tender feelings, I</div> <div> (grudgingly) apologize. But I also think if it raised you awareness, it</div> <div> was worth it. I hope that next time, you will be the one apologizing.</div> <bR> <div> *************</div> <div> As a final note, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words,</div> <div> prayers and support at the illness and death of my beloved kitty, of 16</div> <div> years, Asche. Her death was a tremendous loss to me, and your</div> <div> thoughtfulness has been a great comfort. Even though she no longer</div> <div> performs her Happy Kitty Dance for me, I know she now dances happily on</div> <div> the Rainbow Bridge, free from suffering and pain.</div> <bR> <div> Thanks for your feedback on my column! I welcome your comments, whether</div> <div> they're positive or negative. If you have any thoughts you'd like to</div> <div> share, you can Email me at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>lahager@earthlink.net</U></FONT>. Or better yet, talk</div> <div> to me in person at the next dance! I promise I won't bite!</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="back_to_newsletter_5"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Back to <A HREF="#newsletter" TITLE="HOME">NEWSLETTER</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="links_to_articles_on_the_net"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://dance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://dance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarte">Use it or Lose it:  Dancing Makes You Smarter</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13998742/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13998742/">Ballroom Dancing Puts the Swing in Exercise</A></div> <bR> <div> Aerials in Swing, Jitterbug, and Lindy Hop:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://home.earthlink.net/~bobethomas/history/aerials.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://home.earthlink.net/~bobethomas/hi">http://home.earthlink.net/~bobethomas/history/aerials.html</A></div> <bR> <div> Bad Dancers?:<A HREF="http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/bad-dancers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/b">http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/bad-dancers.htm</A></div> <bR> <div> History of Dance - Mambo:<A HREF="http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/mambo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/m">http://centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/mambo.htm</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME">TOP OF PAGE</A> <A NAME="return_to_top_3_1_2_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="related_links"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <I>RELATED LINKS</I></div> <div> These are some good links we are aware of.  If you would like to be added, or know of others, let us know your web address and we'll check it out!</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.usadanceqc.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usadanceqc.org">Quad Cities USA Dance</A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.somnusadance.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.somnusadance.org/">Rochester, MN USA Dance</A>  </div> <bR> <div> We are the Southern Minnesota Chapter of USA DANCE.   We exist to dance!   We have a wonderful, friendly,  </div> <div> group and work hard to see that everyone who dances with us is enthralled by the luxurious music and hope </div> <div> they will be thrilled to attend one of our dances.  We dance with everyone, so you don't need to bring a partner </div> <div> to our dances.  Join us at our next dance held the second Friday of each month at the Rochester Minnesota </div> <div> Senior Center.  If you are an experienced dancer or have just a mild interest, we'll provide the atmosphere for </div> <div> a wonderful evening!  Visit our web site for the latest information!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.uiowa.edu/~uiswing/index.html">University of Iowa Swing and Lindy</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://soli.inav.net/~dance/latin.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://soli.inav.net/~dance/latin.html">Gregorio's Latin Dance Links</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iowadance.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iowadance.com">http://www.iowadance.com, schedule of area dances</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.usabda.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usabda.org/">United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ballroomdancers.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ballroomdancers.com/">The Ballroom Dance Resource</A> Learn new dance steps at this site! There is also a great lesson on Latin motion!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.outdancing.com/Ballroom/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.outdancing.com/Ballroom/">Much Ado About Ballroom Dancing: pointers on learning to dance, choosing shoes, finding dance music, and more!</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ballroom/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ballroom/">Iowa State Ballroom Page</A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/qcsingledancers/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.geocities.com/qcsingledancers">Quad Cities Single Dancers</A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3366FF" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Links to sites with dance clothing, shoes, accessories, etc</B></I></FONT><I><B>.</B></I><B>:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://danceshoes4u.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://danceshoes4u.com"><B>http://danceshoes4u.com</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ballroombasics.com/bbasics/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ballroombasics.com/bbasics/"><B>Ballroom Basics -- Dance Supplies for the Partnership Dancer</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Celebrity Shoes </B><A HREF="http://www.celebritydanceshoes.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.celebritydanceshoes.com"><B>http://www.celebritydanceshoes.com</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.carmensdanceshoes.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.carmensdanceshoes.com/"><B>http://www.carmensdanceshoes.com/</B></A><B> </B>(check out their year-end sale)<B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.parti-time.com/catalog/index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.parti-time.com/catalog/index."><B>Parti-Time Dance Shoes</B></A><B>  </B>(Be sure to check their sale section)</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://notablyunique.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://notablyunique.com/"><B>NOTABLY UNIQUE</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top_of_page" TITLE="HOME"><B>TOP OF PAGE</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="lesson_syllabus"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>LESSON SYLLABUS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cha Cha Pattern from workshops taught by Jim and Joy Mote</B></div> <div> <B>July 14, 2007</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2007 USA DANCE</B></div> <div> <B>CHA CHA WORKSHOP</B></div> <div> <B>Joy and Jim Mote</B></div> <div> <B>jmote@iowatelecom.net</B></div> <div> <B>July 14, 2007</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BEGINNING LEVEL:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>o     Basic</B></div> <div> <B>o     Turning Basic</B></div> <div> <B>o     Crossovers</B></div> <div> <B>o     Cross Body Lead</B></div> <div> <B>o     Back Break with woman's underarm turn</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>o     Basic</B></div> <div> <B>o     Back Break</B></div> <div> <B>o     Woman's Underarm Turn</B></div> <div> <B>o     Cha Cha forward (facing ea. other)</B></div> <div> <B>o     Cross over Cuban breaks (2X outside - 2X inside)</B></div> <div> <B>o     Cross over</B></div> <div> <B>o     5th position </B></div> <div> <B>o     Cha Cha forward  (facing ea. other)</B></div> <div> <B>o     Crossover</B></div> <div> <B>o     Swivels X 2</B></div> <div> <B>o     Walk Around</B></div> <div> <B>o     Back Break</B></div> <div> <B>o     Spot Turn</B></div> <div> <B>o     Woman's Spiral (rope spin)</B></div> <div> <B>o     Cross Body Lead</B></div> <div> <B>o     Fallaway w/ locks to Flick</B></div> <div> <B>o     Forward locks</B></div> <div> <B>o     Walk Around</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>OPTIONAL:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>o     Guapacha  ending</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Freddie's Samba Line dance and couple dance</B></div> <div> taught May 14, 2005 by Steve and Hilda Ostby</div> <bR> <div> <I>Samba basic - the count is uh</I>1<I> uh</I>2<I> uh</I>3<I>  uh</I>4 </div> <div> (The <I>uh</I> is very short, hold the whole counts longer)</div> <bR> <div> All patterns start with the L foot.</div> <bR> <div> Start with L foot and take 4 steps forward</div> <bR> <div> Do ½ of a Samba basic (1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> half of man's part)</div> <bR> <div> Hook L foot behind R and turn 180 to the L to face opposite direction</div> <div> (Keep weight on the R foot as you spin on it)</div> <bR> <div> <I>Repeat last line</I> Hook L foot behind R and turn 180 to the L to face opposite direction</div> <div> (Keep weight on the R foot as you spin on it)</div> <bR> <div> Start with L foot and take 4 steps backward</div> <bR> <div> Botafoga                                                               </div> <div>      Samba basic rhythm <I>uh</I>1<I>  uh</I>2  crossing L foot in front of  R </div> <div> <I>   uh </I>1<I>     uh    </I>2</div> <div> (Cross   Tap Turn) </div> <div> <I>(Work on keeping the upper body facing forward and just turn the lower half of your body)</I></div> <div> <I>                       uh </I>3<I>     uh </I>4</div> <div> Cross R foot in front of L (Cross   Tap Turn) </div> <bR> <div> Repeat this botafoga pattern</div> <bR> <div> Volta</div> <div>      Cross L foot in front of R 4 times moving to the R</div> <div> <I>uh </I>Cross<I>   uh </I>Cross<I>   uh </I>Cross<I>   uh </I>Cross</div> <bR> <div> Cross R foot in front of L 4 times moving to the L</div> <div> <I>uh </I>Cross<I>  uh </I>Cross<I>   uh </I>Cross<I>   uh </I>Cross</div> <bR> <div> Turn ¼ turn to the L and repeat whole pattern</div> <bR> <div> <B>Couple's Samba pattern</B></div> <div> Do 2 Samba basics with partner <I>uh</I>1<I>  uh</I>2<I> uh</I>3<I>  uh</I>4</div> <bR> <div> 2 Whisks - Leader leads follower to cross L foot behind R as Leader crosses R behind L</div> <div> Repeat to the other side.  Do this 2 times, ending in promenade position at the end of the 2<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >nd  </FONT>whisk</div> <bR> <div> Leader lifts L hand and does 4 Volta steps to the R (on L foot) as follower does 4 voltas to the L (on R foot)  to end up in parallel position with Follower in front</div> <bR> <div> Each do 2 botafogas to each direction (Leader starts with R foot and Follower starts with L)</div> <bR> <div> Each do 4 voltas to turn follower back into basic position</div> <