Events

2010 Chicago Dancesport Challenge


Are you getting ready for the
Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championships?


February 19th -
21st, 2010

Sponsored by the USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter #2001

Reserved front row seating is still available for all daytime and evening
sessions. Purchase your spectator tickets now and receive discounted
ticket prices!


Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel
3400 West Euclid Avenue
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
(847) 394-2000
Sheraton Chicago N.W. Website


February 19th -
21st, 2010


We anticipate awarding over $6500 in scholarships

in
Junior, Youth, Adult and
Senior events including our
Seventh Annual Fun Formation Team Championship
(non-sanctioned)
and
our USA Dance 2010 National Cabaret Championships.

Scholarships of $100 to $300 will be offered in several Junior, Youth,
Adult
and Senior categories.

Check for scholarships and final
schedule of events two
weeks prior

to competition at – SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
or at
www.O2CM.com.


All ages are welcome to compete and you must be a member
of USA Dance and have a minor, student or
adult athlete membership.

Compete at your level: newcomer, (requires only a social membership if only
dancing this category), Mixed Proficiency, Novice, Pre-Championship and Championship. we are hosting the USA Dance
2010 National Cabaret Championships. Styles of competition include all
American Rhythm
and Smooth dances, all International Latin and Standard
dances, and the Nine-Dance and Ten-Dance Championships.

There will be a social dance from 7 p.m. to midnight on
Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 19 & 20 in addition to several

Jack N Jill Fun
Competitions which are open to

all social dancers and competitors.

This year we are offering
workshops by the by national judges
All workshops will be offered on Sunday, February 21,
from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel.

Competition Schedule

Preliminary Schedule


Competitor Registration

DISCOUNTED ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entry forms AND fees must be postmarked by
January 24, 2010.

FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE:

Entry forms AND fees must be received no later than February 6, 2010.


Dance Program Advertising

Vendors

Downloads

For general information:

Contact
Barbara Finn, Competition Chair
Phone: 1-847-426-7978 or
E-mail: barbarakfinn@comcast.net.

For competitor questions: on
events, entry forms, event changes,

spectator tickets and/or to check the status
of your registration

Contact DJ Lawn, Registrar
Phone: 1-630-893-2926
E-mail: chicagochallenge@comcast.net

Co-Registrar, Jean Barbour

Phone: 847-577-9014
E-mail: jeanbarbour@aol.com

For competitor questions
on entry rules,
eligibility, age classification, etc.,
contact Barbara Finn.

Dave Barbour – President
USA Dance Chicago Chapter 2001
e-mail: db4dance@aol.com

College Night

College Night’s 4th Anniversary is coming up!
WHEN: Saturday, February 6th, 2010!
WHERE: Paradise Ballroom
LESSON: 7:30-8:30pm Salsa with Ricardo Linnel and Shen Draper
BALLROOM: 8:30pm-Midnight DJ’d by Mark Richman
WC SWING: 8:30pm-Midnight DJ’d by Simeon Wessinger

Show by Hurricane Tumbao!
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Day of Dance

September 18, 2010

at the Scottish Rite

Stay tuned for more information!

Day of Dance 2009

Day of Dance 2009

When: September 19, 2009
Where: Scottish Rite Temple
1512 SW Morrison
Portland, OR

 

6 Hours of Free

Beginner Level Lessons

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER (PDF)

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Linda Springstead Benefit Dance

Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Linda Springstead has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. It has spread to her spine and Lymph Nodes.

We must come together for one of our own… If you’re only attending one dance in 2009 – THIS is the ONE!
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Linda Springstead Benefit Dance at the Sesame

Thank you to everyone who attended the Linda Springstead Benefit dance at the Renaissance Ballroom.

Linda Springstead has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. It has spread to her spine and Lymph Nodes.
We must come together for one of our own…

The next fundraiser is
Friday, Feb 20th, 2009 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM at Norse Hall.

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New Year’s Day Ball in Orlando, Florida

New Year’s Day Ball (NDB) will take place December 30, 2009 – January 3, 2010 at The Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando Florida. NDB will feature NDB dance camp, New Year’s Eve Gala, ISTD Latin Symposium and NDB DanceSport – Pro/Am and Am/Am Competition. The NDB dance camp and its related events will sell-out early, so register today to guarantee your spot! Visit www.ChampionshipDanceCamps.com/ndb for more information.
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Northwest DanceSport Championships October 24 & 25, 2009

Northwest DanceSport Championships in Seattle
October 24th & 25th
Continually striving for excellence

We are pleased to invite you to spend an October weekend with us!
Be advised that event entries close October 17, 2009. Hotel rooms need to be purchased by October 10, 2009. Please go to our website at www.nwdsc.org to register or purchase hotel rooms.
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Portland Dancesport “Blooms”

An Evening of Class, Dance & Performances

On Friday March 20th Portland Dancesport celebrates its Grand Opening with Portland Dancesport “Blooms”, a dance event for anyone and everyone! Attend a Beginning Rumba and Hustle class from 8-9 p.m. followed by open dancing from 9-11 p.m. Throughout the open dancing we will be featuring professional and pro-am performances by Portland Dancesport and local professionals.
Come with friends and family to dance and enjoy great dancing entertainment. Read more »

Portland Dancesport Sugarbomb Dance

SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2009 7:30 P.M.
“FEELIN’ GOOD”: Debut Performance of Portland Dancesport’s affiliate professional dance company Sugarbomb.

Enjoy an evening of song and dance with a musical floor show reminiscent of the 1940s era!

Portland Dancesport hosts its affiliate professional company Sugarbomb in its debut performance. A song and dance troupe of talented female entertainers provide a glitzy revue of popular musicals of the era in an intimate setting.

A Swing and Lindy Hop dance lesson by well known Portland instructors Andrew and Ida Slac is provided with open dancing and show afterward. Light hors d’ oeuvres will be served.
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Rain Dance

Rain DanceSaturday, April 11th

The Willamette Chapter of USA Dance is proudly announcing our first dance for 2009, one of four. It is scheduled for Saturday evening, April 11, at the Scottish Rite.

Tickets available at the door:
$15 Members
$20 Non-members

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River City Ball

River City Ball 2009Amateur Competition

July 10th & 11th

It is time to mark your calendars for the annual River City Ball, Oregon’s only all-amateur dance competition presented by Willamette Chapter #1006 of USA Dance! It will be held this year on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, 2009 at the Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Portland.

There will be a Welcome Dance Friday night (July 10th) at The Scottish Rite Temple from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

UPDATE: the start time has changed from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All competitors should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled heat. Please View current entries for the approximate times for each heat.

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River City Ball 2010

River City Ball 2010

 

Mark your calendars for the 2010 River City Ball!

July 17, 2010

At the Scottish Rite, 1512 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon

Spring Showcase

April 17, 2010

at the Scottish Rite

Stay tuned for more information!

Valentine’s Viennese Ball

Given by the Austrian American Society of Oregon

Saturday, February 14th, 2009 at 6:00pm

Dance the night away on Valentine’s Day with tunes from Vienna: Waltz, Tango, March, Polka, Cha Cha, etc.
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Welcome Dance

There will be a River City Ball Welcome Dance Friday night at The Scottish Rite Temple from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

FREE PARKING is available across from the Scottish Rite behind the Artists Repertory Theatre. There will be a sign indicating parking only for USA Dance events.

Winter Wonderland

December 11, 2010

at Norse Hall

Stay tuned for more information!

Winter Wonderland Ball

Saturday, December 19th

Details coming soon…
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Winter Wonderland, December 19th

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Please join us for our Winter Wonderland Formal Dance, December 19th.

At the Scottish Rite, free parking available across the street.
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
$25 per person
Tickets available at the door.
If you purchased tickets on-line, provide your name at the door (there are no physical tickets — all are will call).

Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee and tea included.

Special performance by Jim and Michele Gray.

Download the Flyer


Yegor Novikov and Ekaterina Zakharoff

Yegor Novikov and Ekaterina ZakharoffUSA Dance Willamette Chapter is proud to welcome US National Professional Rising Star Latin Finalist, UK Open Professional Rising Star Latin Finalist, British Open Professional Rising Star Finalist Yegor Novikov and Ekaterina Zakharoff to River City Ball for a spectacular two-dance showcase of Latin-style dancing.

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