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2009 President’s Report

The year 2009 was quite the year for Portland chapter #1006. Learning from the previous year as to the falling attendances of our monthly dances, the board decided, in wanting to restrict that drop in numbers, to reduce the monthly to a quarterly dance, one every four months. Many points of interest were discussed and debated at our board meetings as to the merits, advantage-disadvantage of, the value, benefit of reducing the dances to four.
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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

Audition for America’s Got Talent


USA Dance
USA Dance

 

URGENT – AUDITION OPPORTUNITY!!  

 

PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO ALL

 

USA DANCE MEMBERS 

 

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Day of Dance

Day of Dance 2010 flyer

There is an old Eskimo saying that “free is a very good price.” Well, on September 18th, free is what you will get, as in dance lessons. Portland #1006 is sponsoring the annual “Day of Dance,” where we offer dance lessons in Rumba, Waltz, East Coast-West Coast Swing, Salsa, Foxtrot, and who knows what else will come up. This is our way to introduce to those intrepid souls who have always wanted to dance, but were rather timid about it, to actually get a lesson or two, or three, or all of them! Within the relaxed casual setting of the Scottish Rite Temple, this is the day where the newcomer or beginner can be exposed to a variety of dances taught by some of Portland’s best professional dance instructors, who have volunteered their services for free! You know someone who so wants to learn to dance, so, tell them about the Day of Dance!

The activities begin at 10:00am, concluding at 4:30pm. A short break follows before the hot Salsa lesson at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Then we have our general dance party, from 8-11pm. There is a charge for this evening dance party. $7 for members of USA Dance, $10 for nonmembers. All in all, you will be assured of having a great time with fellow dancers of all ages and levels. It’s the beauty, energy, poetry of dance that gets us all involved. And let’s not forget the socializing with new found friends, renewing old friendships, and just having a wonderful day/evening at our Day of Dance!

And to top it off, there will be a couple of hot and exciting Salsa showcase performances courtesy from pro instructor Bree Blevins!
So come on! Tell your family, friends, co-workers, fellow coffee drinkers, everyone you meet! This is the Day of Dance and the lessons are FREE!

Roy F. Aveling
roy@portlandballroomdancers.com

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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Mid-Atlantic Championships 2010

Mid-eastern Chapter
Announcing the 2010 USA Dance Championships
entry fees
rules and regulations
register here
spectators
schedule of sessions
Hyatt Hotel in Bethesda
birthyear table


download form



dancing couples




dancing couple 4


Photographs of couples dancing by David Cunningham. Graphic Design by Mark Rabinow 212-477-6326.

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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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

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2010 River City Ball!

New: View the Competition Results

Spring Showcase 2010


View pictures from the event here…

Spring Showcase 2010
Come see and enjoy a fabulous representation of what our city has to offer the ballroom dance community! This is USA Dance, Portland Chapter’s second annual Spring Showcase featuring approximately eight local ballroom dance studios/instructors from the Portland metropolitan area. Each studio/instructor will provide two different showcase dances and may include instructors, students or a combination of the two. There will be a good representation of all styles of ballroom dance, including Swing, Nightclub 2 Step, etc., with ample opportunities for general dancing as well.

As usual, we will be providing yummy desserts, which are included in the admission price. Lots of fun is to be had with good dancing, both to watch and participate in! We look forward to seeing you there.

Cost:
Members: $10
Full-Time Students: $10
Non-Members: $15
Buy tickets on-line below. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Location:
Scottish Rite Temple
1512 SW Morrison
Portland OR

F R E E  P A R K I N G   across the street under the Artists Rep Theater. Come early to get your space. Additional parking is available at the Hotel deLuxe (15th & Taylor) for a fee. Most street parking is free after 7 PM. Check your meter to be sure.

Enjoy Desserts and plenty of general dancing throughout the evening!


Spring Showcase 2010View the Flyer
Download the Printable Flyer (PDF)


Buy Tickets Now

Online ticket sales are now closed. Please purchase your tickets at the door.

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