USA , Inc. Carolina Heartbeat A publication of Carolina Heartland, Chapter #6092 website: www.carolinaheartland.org Facebook group: Carolina Heartland USA Dance Chief Editor: Charles Hafer, [email protected], 336-554-5279 Photographer: Steve Raeford Assistant editor/circulation manager: Lib Johnson **To receive future newsletters by email, contact Lib at [email protected] ** Volume 15, Issue 10 Page 1 October 2019

The Upcoming Carolina Heartland Events President’s Saturday, October 12— Intermediate American workshop (teacher Column TBA), 2:00-4:00 pm: Only $20. You must make reservations with Lib at [email protected] by Thursday evening October 10th. The Septem- ber Showcase Sunday, October 13— Monthly Dance, Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford is always a School Rd., Greensboro. 3:30-4:15 pm: Nightclub Two-Step lesson taught by special event Adina Harper. 4:15-6:00 pm: social dancing to music prepared by Charlie “Tuna” and this year’s Kaleidoscope Hafer. Admission: $5 for USA Dance members, first-time visitors, and students, $10 showcase ex- for non-members. ceeded all ex- pectations. The Greatest Showcase So Far!! Showcase, from column 2 Bur-Mil Clubhouse has received excel- Our 2019 National Those who volunteered for various tasks lent reviews so far and the quality of the Week Showcase & Dance, the Kaleido- included Sherri Raeford, Jerry Snyder, performances was phenomenal. There scope Showcase, was our biggest and best Caroline Owen, Connie Montz, Lynette was such an excellent variety of annual showcase so far in the 14 years of Smitherman, Linda Perry, Liz Popowsky, performed by local dancers as well as the event. In our first year at the new Eileen Leggio, Steve Raeford, Deanna Wil- those from across North Carolina. The venue, Bur-Mil Clubhouse, we had the son, Al Kamperman, Lynda Williams, Bob excitement, camaraderie and energy largest attendance (over 145) , largest num- Perry, Wes Smitherman, Lou Popowsky, filled the room as everyone came to- ber of dance performances (21) and proba- Jason Raimey, Charlie Hafer, Bob Johnson, gether to share this wonderful event of bly the largest total number of performers. and Mark Lichtenberger. performances, , great food Performers included Marty Bergman, Also we had an excellent DJ, Alan and fellowship. Christine Chiou, Anne Dipiazza, Melody Melody Kearns, Lib Johnson and Mel Hedgepeth, from Virginia Beach, plus Kearns, Jo-Ann Lommel, Harol Hoffman- Paterline were excellent chairs and were Karen Kiger and Tracy Williams to help Meisner, Debbie Nayman, Carolina Owen, supported by an army of volunteers, with the refreshments. And we thank all Jordan Jewell, Robin Borsos, Mel Pater- listed in this newsletter. Everyone came line, Victoria Paterline, Nate Smith, Jason those who brought refreshments or contrib- together to create a magical and suc- Raimey, Fran Randolph, Annabel Smith, uted money for refreshments cessful evening. The large audience Ruth Lopez, Tim Saunders, Billy Dillon, And we especially thank our Showcase was warm, enthusiastic and supportive. Allison Bailey, Carlie Coats, Jan Coats, sponsors: When a group of people come together Avery Winney, Clare Scott, Ken Lommel, to achieve a common goal, it is always Robert H. Perry and Associates and Mike Vuncannon, Jerry Meisner, and amazing what they can accomplish as a Vuncannon Plumbing and Mechani- Melanie Trexler. team. Many thanks to all of you! We thank all the performers who volun- cal, Inc. As the year continues, our next goal teered their talents and a lot of practice and is choosing 2 to 4 more board members Several photos of the event are in this is- rehearsal time, Adina Harper for choreo- for the 2020/21 term. If you are inter- sue, and many have been posted on our graphing the opening cabaret Samba num- ested in joining a great group of people “USA Dance Carolina Heartland” group ber, and Marie Renee Byrd who choreo- working towards promoting and nurtur- page on Facebook. Please feel free to post graphed the Dance Project Jazz number ing ballroom dance in our community, photos and videos on Facebook. that opened the second set of performance. this is your chance. Contact Robin Bor- The volunteer team was lead by Melody sos at [email protected] to sub- Kearns, Mel Paterline, and Lib Johnson. Photo below by professional mit your name.

Carolina Heartland belongs to all of us continued in next column photographer Steve Raeford and we welcome you to join us in lead- ership.

Sherri Raeford, President Carolina Heartland, USA Dance,Inc. [email protected] 336-601-1768.

September Funds Balance $3300 Right: SOME of the couple dozen volunteers who helped plan and produce the 2019 Kaleidoscope Showcase. In the photos that follow, note the great table and wall decorations assembled by the volunteer team. Carolina Heartbeat Page 2 October 2019 October Ballroom Dance Opportunities (all times PM) -also see top of page 1 Oct. 4, 1st Friday, Guilford Grange Dance, Guilford Grange, 4909 Guilford School Road, Greensboro, 8:00-10:00. Contact: [email protected]. Oct. 5, 1st Saturday, Southfork Recreation Center, Winston-Salem, Southfork Recreation Center, Winston-Salem, 8:00-10:00. Contact: 336-659-4305. Oct. 6, 1st Sunday, Tim Saunders Dance cancelled due to Carolina Fall Classic. Will return November 3. Oct. 7,14,21,28, Every Monday Dance with lesson by Alan Berryhill, River Landing Community. 7:00-9:00. Contact: Caro- lyn Steed, 336-317-7575 or [email protected] Oct. 11, 2nd Friday, Dinner & Dance, High Point Elks Lodge, 700 Old Mill Rd., Dinner 7:00; Dancing 8:00. Contact: Carolyn Williams, 336-945-3635. Oct. 12, 2nd Saturday, Greensboro Social Dance, Lewis Recreation Center, 8-10. Contact: Eileen Leggio, 336-643-6088. Oct. 18, 3rd Friday, Step Set Dance, Guilford Grange, 8-10. Contact: Charlotte Jackson, 336-889-5534 or jercharjack @yahoo.com. Oct. 26, 4th Saturday, Horizon Dance, Guilford Grange, 8:00-10:00. Contact: [email protected], 336-299-7412. Oct. 27, 4th Sunday Piedmont USA Dance, Jerry Long YMCA, Clemmons. Lesson at 4:00; dancing from 4:30-6:30. Contact: Marcia, 336-712-8183 or [email protected]. Sponsor Spotlight September Heartland Report All photos be- Carolina Heartland thanks and welcomes the support of our gracious Our September Second Sunday low taken by sponsors. Those sponsors include Robert H. Perry and Associates. dance started with a great American Steve Raeford. Robert H. Perry and Associates is the leading broker worldwide for Tango lesson by Tim Saunders. selling manned guarding companies, with over 25 years of service. He taught a couple patterns or amal- First two: They also publish several informational letters and "White Papers" to gamations that those in attendance en- SOME of the keep their industry abreast of pertinent business conditions, and they joyed. That was followed by social nearly three dancing to lively music programmed by have supported Carolina Heartland by designing and printing stylish dozen show- Lib Johnson. programs for our major events. For more information please visit We thank Wes and Lynette Smither- case perform- website https://www.roberthperry.com/ . men for being hosts, and additional ers. members who set up for the dance. And thanks to those who brought refresh- ments, including Sherri Raeford, Caro- line Owen, Lynette Smitherman, and Doris Kiser.

Photos below by Charles Hafer

Above: Jordan Jewell & Ruth Lopez; (Argentine Tango); Annabel Smith (Irish Jig) Carolina Fall Classic (CFC) There were three dozen great dancers at the Showcase; there will be well over three hundred great dancers at the CFC DanccSport competition. It runs for 3 days, starting October 4th. For more information and to order Right: The tickets, visit website Electric www.carolinafallclassic.com Also, volunteers are needed, visit Slide, led by https://www.signupgenius.com/ DJ Alan go/20f0b4fafab2aa4f85- Hedgpeth cfcvolunteer (holding microphone) Carolina Heartbeat Page 3 October 2019

Right: 3/10th of the opening Caba- ret chorus line Samba number (it was a LONG line) - Marty Berg- man, Caroline Owen, Harol Hoff- man-Mesiner.

Above Left: Jan & Carlie Coats (Tango).

Above: Mike Vuncannon & Melody Kearns (Waltz),

Left: Nate Smith, (Irish Reel) Above: Jason Raimey & Fran Randolph (Argentine Tango). All pho- tos by Left: (Victoria & Mel Paterline (Tango) Charles Hafer

Left: Allison Bailey & Billy Dillon (Cha Cha).

Above: Jordan Jewell & Robin Borsos (Paso Doble). Carolina Heartbeat Page 4 October 2019

Left: Carlie & Jan Coats (Viennese Waltz). Right (Marty Bergman & Tim Saunders ()

Left: Jo-Ann & Ken Lommel Below: Students from Dance Project (Jitterbug). (Jazz dancing).

Right: Jessica Baltos & Jordan Jewell (Bolero).

All photos by Charles Hafer

Below Left: Jerry & Harol Meisner (Lindy Hop with some added “Funk”).

Below: Robin Borsos & Tim Saunders (Cha Cha)

Left: Mel & Victo- ria Paterline (Viennese Walz)

Right: Melanie Trexler & Jason Raimey (Bolero)