Here you will find a list of ballroom dances and other events hosted by Fort Wayne Dancesport.
Unless otherwise indicated in the notice for a specific dance (below), the following is true of all Fort Wayne Dancesport ballroom dances:
- Dances take place at the IPFW Walb Student Union Building Ballroom (see a campus map, look for building 9 and parking garage 2). When you reach the IPFW campus, follow the "USABDA Dance" signs. The ballroom offers a large dance floor.
- Dances begin with a group lesson from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., followed by general dancing from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Note that Indiana now observes daylight savings time from mid-March through early November, putting us on the same time as Ohio and Michigan).
- Simultaneous lessons will be available for beginner and advanced/intermediate groups. Both groups learn the same dance.
- The following admission charges apply:
- Adult members $6.00
- Adult non-members $10.00.
- Youth members $3.00
- Youth non-members $5.00
- New members who join at a dance get free admission to that dance.
- Singles and couples are welcome.
- Absolute beginners are welcome!
- Our DJs play a variety of high-quality recorded music, including music for the following dances: Cha-cha, east coast swing, foxtrot, hustle, mambo, merengue, rumba, samba, tango, waltz, Viennese waltz and west coast swing.
- Our membership comprises dancers of all levels who are eager to share dances with newcomers.
- More information can be obtained by sending email to our publicity chair.
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May Ballroom Dance |
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
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The May Fort Wayne Dancesport Dance is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at IPFW's Walb Memorial
Ballroom. This will be our chapter's annual fund-raising dance for our youth programs and therefore will not include a group lesson. This dance will have a 1950s rock-and-roll theme with period
cars on display. Special admission prices will be in effect: Adult
members $10, Adult non-members $15, Youth members $5, Youth
non-members $8. Additional information is
available at the top of our "FWD Events" page.
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June Ballroom Dance |
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
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The June Fort Wayne Dancesport Dance is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at IPFW's Walb Memorial
Ballroom. The dance will include a lesson in rumba by instructors from American Style Ballroom. Admission price and other information is
available at the top of our "FWD Events" page.
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July Ballroom Dance |
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
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The July Fort Wayne Dancesport Dance is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2008, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center,
4000 Parnell Avenue. This is a black-tie optional social dance associated with the USA Dance Fort Wayne Dancesport Championships competition that begins earlier that day. The public is welcome. Music will be provided by professional DJ Jack Meinking, the same DJ who will provide music for the competition. Dancing will be on the same floor competitors use. Admission is $20 per person and passes are available online or at the door. Additional information is available on the Fort Wayne Dancesport Championships Web.
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August Ballroom Dance |
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
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The August Fort Wayne Dancesport Dance is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at IPFW's Walb Memorial
Ballroom. The dance will include a lesson in nightclub two-step by Susan Davison. Admission price and other information is
available at the top of our "FWD Events" page.
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September Ballroom Dance |
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
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The September Fort Wayne Dancesport Dance is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at IPFW's Walb Memorial
Ballroom. This dance will be part of the chapter's celebration of National Ballroom Dance Week. The dance will include a lesson in merengue by James and Rebekah Steury. Admission price and other information is
available at the top of our "FWD Events" page.
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