Ballroom Dresses up for December

Category: Chapter News

Published on Tuesday, 01 January 2013 19:00

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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Our December snowflake dance was a gala affair, with 97 dancers in attendance. Linens dressed our tables, along with glass cylinders filled with silver, white and blue ornaments and snowflakes, which added a touch of elegance. A formally attired "butler" circulated with a tea cart filled with finger desserts. It was a smashing success. Eagle Lindsey Lindsey provided great music selections. During the evening, 18 people completed membership forms, which provided great encouragement to the chapter board. Of course, we appreciated all you who came to make our night a wonderful event.

Board News

Category: Chapter News

Published on Tuesday, 01 January 2013 19:00

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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Frank Miller has announced his resignation from the chapter board of directors. We thank him for stepping in to complete the term of a previous member.

The board plans to improve chapter publicity this year. There are many avenues we can follow to improve our visibility in the community.

This year, we're inviting some new instructors to teach the lessons before our chapter dances. You'll learn from some teachers you might have not met in the past. We are looking forward to enjoying their instruction.

Thank you for your support last year. We on the board appreciate every dancer!

A Look Back at 2012

Category: Chapter News

Published on Saturday, 01 December 2012 00:00

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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I would like to thank all of the instructors who have very graciously taught our dance lessons this year. We have had a great year and hope to do the same next year.

Our chapter board has been exceptional this year. Each member has gone above and beyond the call of duty and brought unique expertise to the board. I appreciate them very much.

As this year draws to a close, I would also like to thank each one of you for supporting our chapter of USA Dance. We have tried to make it the very best in our region.

We are looking forward to the New Year. We sincerely hope you will again join us for another great year in 2013.

New Board Member Appointed

Category: Chapter News

Published on Saturday, 01 December 2012 00:00

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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The entire board wants to thank Phil Motley for serving not only on the board but also as DJ for the last few years. Although he has resigned from the board, he plans to continue his work as DJ in 2013. We appreciate Phil's willingness to serve us with his talents.

Phil's term on the board would have ended in December of 2013, so I have appointed Sherry Straley to complete Phil's unexpired term, beginning in January. Sherry has already visited one board meeting. We thank her for agreeing to serve.

In other board news, we have completed audits of the financial records for our 2012 Special Olympics competition and will send the report to the USA Dance national organization, as required.

Photos from October Dance Available

Category: Chapter News

Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 15:10

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A few dancers arrived at the October chapter dance dressed for the Halloween theme. Board member Angie Keck captured photos of some of them. See the rest of the pictures in our photo gallery.

Board Makes Plans Coming Year

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Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 14:27

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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Our chapter board of directors met October 24. We put together our dance themes and set dates for board meetings in 2013.

We are contacting people to will help us with an audit of the books for the Special Olympics competition. The audit takes place at the end of November and we must send results to the national treasurer of USA Dance.

Thanks, Dancers!

Category: Chapter News

Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 14:29

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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I want to take this time to thank all of our dancers who have come out to our dances this year. One year ago, we did not know if Fort Wayne Dancesport would continue, after a rough 2011. Thanks for your continued support this year. We expect to have a great year as a chapter of USA Dance in 2013.

Dancers Reminded of Dress Code

Category: Chapter News

Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2012 23:34

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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Please remember that appropriate dress for our chapter dances includes slacks, nice shirts, dresses, and dance shoes. Please do not dance in bare feet. We modify the dress code on occasion, to accommodate special themes and when we do so, we'll announce that in this newsletter and on our chapter website. Please dress nicely for our dances. A ballroom dance should be a classy event.

August Dancers Swing, Hoop

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Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2012 23:42

Written by Audrey Hindle, President

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One hundred dancers attended our August chapter dance. Of those, five joined the chapter and one renewed his membership.

Marcy Haataja taught east coast swing to a dance floor full of dancers. She even taught a little etiquette, including encouraging the men to escort the ladies back to their seats after each dance. Thanks, Marcy for a great night of learning the swing.

Eagle Lindsey was our DJ and we heard great music from the 1950s and 1060s. Pam taught us the stroll and two teens won free admission to a future dance by winning the hula hoop contest. Thanks Taylor and Evan, for a spectacular show of hoopla.