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Saf gn6 - Rebe/s Swing Danre CIub, Private Lessons Sun gn7 Saturday, Timothy Auclair & Michele Wells, Workshops Sunday, Everett McClay VFW, Bloomington, 3127 E. 78th streef, 941-0906 sun gn7 usABDA Grand Ball, First Trust center, Dance 63A'70:30 W.483&67 Notes From the Board 14/e? '14/nnt I s USA$DA?'14/fr0 Are usABD USlt3DA stan& tor the United States Amateur Bdlroom ^Yr:;i:!Z::i::' Dancers Association, a non-Ptofit oxganization tormed to x The meeting was called to order by Gary Stroick, Vice President, daacing not only as an art but as pleserve and prorrrote ballroom rt7:28 p.m. Nineteen people were prcsent. a healthy qport \{.innesota-s chapter was started in 1991. x Ir,{embership is LTSABDA is open to ballroom dancers of dl The treasurer reported that 52 squares of the floor had been levels. There are membership categories for all dalrcers: Social, purchased to date --- $2,860 worth with aPProximately more to go. Competitive, Junior (17 and under), College students and $18,000 As sociate s (profe s siond lins tru cto ts). * Membership: \X'e have 234 members, I74 subscribers, 5t US$DA sponsots a monthly dance and other special dance lnstnrctors. events. Menrbership entitles you to discounts on ouf morrthly * Grand Ball: Tickets are available. Call lr{ike Yor:ngdahl 699- d'ances and a great networls for nreeti"g other dancers. You also 4857 or e-mail [email protected] have oppothrnity to purchase this newslettet- You'll have fun dancing and meet marry rrew friends! * Newsletter: Jeff and Cind a computer, A For more infotmation Call the USABDA Hodine numbet kevboard and house, Johu monitor- griteful thank you goes out to needed- (612) 483-5467 * lblunteen: Fees for will be waived for door workers, bever4ge pe6on and DJ't x Discussion about floor payment and need for fi.rndraising will continue in committee.-We will hear more later as that is Minnesota Dancin' Times instinrted" * Published monthly by members of the United States Amateur Dances: S.pt 19 Dance Sport Dancers Association--Minnesota Chapter, providing Ballroom Sept 27 Grand Ball Fint Tnrst Crnter ne\,us of batlroom daneing to chapter members and friends. Shoppe SUBSGRIPTION RATES Oct 17 Dance $1 5 Per Year next meeting: Tuesday Sept 7, 7998,7:30 Pm, Teacher Federal Valley. Make dtect

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September 1998 Dancin'Tirnes WORLDAI{CE'98 Wows the World!

By Yvonne & Dan Viehman

he experience of the WORLDAI{CE '98 for most of Memorable TCO Moments us was nothing shon of "our wildest dream come * "The Unforgettable Award" was presented to Ms. Lotti tJ:ue." The dream that some day, some how, Allison in grateful acknowledgement of her outstanding con- would be mentioned in the sztme breath as Ice tributions to the art and sport of ballroom dancing in Dancing. Minnesota;

During the weeks that preceded the WORLDAIICE '98, it * The special "Hall of Fame" award presented to Ms. Doris was clear the ads were getting the word out to the general Pease for publishing the largest U.S. maga- public. The excite- o((If o o o o o o o o o . o o o o o o zine, Dancing USA; they * The paso doble and jive routines by two ll-year-olds from Milwaukee, Ashley Hanneken and Josh Murillo wowed Amy Anderson, the audience with their style and high-energy flicks and Jeannie LaFavor, Tom kicks. Look out world when they turn eighteen! Severson, et al. * Carol Post Stroick and Gary Stroick's befeathered theafte rherewerespecial On lC€, arts routine was a real crowd pleaser on Friday afternoon; dance appeilances by , Scott Anderson & tl * The semi-final professional rounds nearly set the floor on i:ilTff::?fiori" fire (smoke was actually seen coming Jay Larson's it would from Jacobson & Jay shoes - Iuckily, fire extinguishers were close at hand). Over Larson in Ken 30 of the nation's hottest couples vyed for a moment in Barlow's backyard on melt.oo'' Saturday's WORLDAI.ICE'98 spotlights. I(ARE- 1 1, as well as at the IDS Center Crystal Court. Radio highlighted the event's coming with a Candlelights, Elegant Music, and More live interview with Marci McHenry on MPR. special "If thqt danced on ice, it would melt." How Eue this adver- tisement was for the WORLDAI{CE '98. Some onlookers precursor to the grand Tiuget Center extravaganza was The said, "'We felt like we'd died and gone to ballroom dancer's TWin Cities Open Dancesport Competition held at the heaven..." US$DA s gleaming 50 by 100 foot dance floor Convention Center, July I0-I2. With double Minneapolis at the base of the Target Center, the Duke Ellington the entries over last yer, it seemed that everyone wanted in Orchestra, romantic candlelighting and white linen-clad the action and excitement. After dl, it was the only comp on tables circled the dance floor. By Minnesota standards, this goldfish in bowls as table centerpieces ! And offering live event was akin to Hollywood's night at the Oscars" the riser-style seating gave just about everyone a good look at the dancing. The show opened with the booming voice of Mr. John DePalma, the notable emcee from the PBS Series at TCO featured a "standing- The Friday night showcase "Championship Ballroom Dancing." Over 100 top-notch crowd with many of the finest professional com- room-only" dancers from The Dance Shoppe in Plymouth rushed onto petitors from all around the United States, as well as top- the floor to the ever-popular quickstep tune "Sing, Sing, and Pro-Am performances from juniors on ranked amateur Sing." up. (continued on next page)

Dancin'Times Sepfember 1998 THE WORLDANCE'98 (continued) lnternational Standard We wanted to jump out of our seats and join in the fun. lst Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur Their colorful cosnrmes and vibrant energy was a testa- Znd Michael Mead & Toni Redpath ment to the fact that we were in for the time of our lives! 3rd Paul Holmes & Suzanne Phillips Seven thousand cheering fans roared with applause setting 4th Ben Ennis & Shalene Archer the stage for an action-packed, sequin-studded evening. 5th Ian Folker & Maria Klubkova 6th Steve Brockman & Nancy Covi During the professional rounds, the audience was invited to match wits with the judges to determine where these lnternational Latin couples should rank As the dances unfolded, the results 1st Bill Sparks & Kimberly Mitchell were quickly tabulated. Representatives from Fraser Znd Stephan Champagne & Manon Hurteau Community Services presented flowers and trophies to 3rd Donald Johnson &Katarzyna Kozak what they thought were the "kings" and "queens" of ball- 4th Ingvar Geirrson & I-eslie Spearin room dancing! 5th Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur 6th Terry & Rozana Sweeney The audience roared at times so loud that we sat there in awe of the whole evenL Jay I-arson said afterwards, "It The All-Star Ghallenge wtls just incredible...the feeling when Julie and I walked lst Robert & Jennifer Foster out onto that floor for the first time....we were just Znd Rlward Simon & Michelle Officer stunned...the audience was really in to it. It was great!" 3rd Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur 4th Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova Memorable moments included Bldie Simon and Mchelle 5th David Hamilton & Olga Foraponova Officer's "I'm So prett5l" number with the mirror; Jennifer Foster's theaUical ride high above the dance floor; and A ChanceTo Give Back lastly, the fog-spewing Harley motorcycle routine that Fraser Community Services** was the charity chosen by surprised Bea Beddor more than anyone -- perforrned by Scott and Amy. Fraser received all the proceeds from this Alain Doucet and Anik Jolicoeur. gala event. Their beautiful video presentation on the JumboTron helped each of us understand how this unique Just like many other spectator sports, Twin Citians had the school teaches, supports and loves kids with special needs. opportunity to root for the hometown favorites of Robert & Jennifer Foster and Julie Jacobson & Jay l:rson. That Amy expressed to us that through this whole process, she Mnnesota spirit paid off. The Fosters took first with their was suqprised at how many dancers face challenges off the Theatre Arts performance in the "All-Star Challenge" Seg- dance floor in raising their special needs kids. "It seems ment and Julie and Jay took a very respectable Third to touch all of our lives in one way or another. It's really Place finish in American Rhy-thm. a great feeling to be able to give back to those who are less fornrnate," Amy said. "If you could have seen the faces up as the awards were presented. It '98 children's light Results from The WORLDANCE made it all worthwhile," she continued. "It was so much Amerioan Smooth fun! We can't wait to make it even better next year." lst David Hamilton & Olga Foraponova Znd klward Simon & Michelle Officer After it was all over, one might say that the 3rd Michael Mead & Toni RedPath WORLDANCE '!E was aptly named. This was the 4rh Ben Ennis & Shalene Archer dance event of the year by far. Some doubted the possi- 5th Jonathan Roberts & Roberta Sun bility of filling the Target Center, but not Scou & Amy 6th Paul Holmes & Suzanne Phillips Anderson. Their determination and collaborative efforts were impeccable. We only hoPe this event will continue American Rhythm to flourish in the years that follow. lst Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova Znd Dan Rutherford & Nicole Collins The Andersons have shown us what a thrill it can be to 3rd Jay I-arson & Julie Jacobson gtve something back to those in need Our hats are off to 4th Robert & Jennifer Foster you. Hey Scott & Amy, from what we saw, maybe you 5th Robeno Pagan & t oriann Greenhouse should have called it "WowDance 'i)8"! ! Congratulations 6th Nichy Vegas & Lisa Mancuso on a magnificent production!

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Sepfember 1998 Dancin'Times Twin Cities Open Scholarship Results Amateur Op.nAmerican Smooth Scholarship sponsored by Don and Ellen Ardery

1. Cr;rrj & Carol Stroick 2. Andrerv Nordberg & Jarue Sorheim 3. Jeff Chinn & Monica lVfohn 4. Bill & Bea Beddor 5. Jim & Celeste Gibson 6. Jason Borton & Carolyn Jackson Amateur Op.nAmerican Rhythm Scholarship

1. Nels Petersen & Theresa Kimler 2. Andrew Nordberg & J*ie Sorheim 3. Tom Sheehan & Elizabeth Smith 4. Jason Borton & Carolyn Jackson -5. Carol 'and Gz{y Stroick winning the Americart Jetf Chirrn & i\{ontca Mohn Smooth title. Photo taken by Photos by Fiffi. 6. Ramon Pastrano & Mchelle \t-andesteeg

Arnateur Op.n International Standard Scholarship

1. Nels Petersen & Theresa I{mler 2. Ralf & Petra Greszvnski 3. (?ary & Carol Stroick 1. Dale Johnson & Pam Brose

US$DA rnernber Joe Hannasch and teacher Meghan Guernsey, Dancers Snrdio, St Paul, are shovsn cornpeung at the recent Twin Cities Open. They entered 7 events in the International standard open level' They \n,on 6 fnst places and one second. Photo taken by Photos b,v Finn-

Dancin'Times September 1998 Jeff Chinn and Monica Mohn hamming it up during the American Rhfhm competition.

their fancv in International Gordy and Linda Davis shour off Date Johnson and Pam Brose cornPeti"s foonx,'ork tn American Smooth' Standard.

1998 Dancin'Times Sepfember JEF'F AND CINDY NEHRBASS RESCUE NE,WSLtrTTtrR EDITOR by Janis Livingston

As I walk into On Your Toes, my rnind pfeoccupied rrith a sense of loss, Jeff inquires as to my g[um look "Is anyrtring wrong?" he asks. Oh dear.,. I was hoprng I was zcttngtoully normal but lrad my frustrated, tzcltufn but animated he caught fuE 8dihtgirtstoca Fq l(bt nd Y{anar conversation with Greg over wtat to do about losing my cornputer. No resources had v'otked out for wfiat the newsletter needed and it iust w?sn't in my personal of USABDA's budget to purchase the equipment" I was going to have to resign and US$DA was going to have to find an editor that alreadv owned the necessary equipment" Bummer! "Vlhat?" Jeff conunented incredulously. "We'll lose you as editor i.rst because you won't have a cornputer!?!" "It Seerns So." I replied. "Well I c'an fix that!" He said Tricks of the Ttade u'ith conviction. "Cindy and I iu-st upgfaded all our office cornputef equlprnent so we've got a comPuter we can glve to USABDA." "Wow!" Greg and I said immediately Whether vou're z social ballroom dancer or a looking wide eyed and gffuung like tu'o kids talking to competitive dancer and regardless of whether you Santa Claus. "Really Jeff?" "Yeah, iust let me frnlsh some choose to draw- from your closet or consult a custom stuff I have to do u'ith it and itts yor-us. We can't let dre designer, the follorrlng design tipt are good to keep best nerwsletter US$DA ever had end because of this." in mind. I felt vindicated, and sooo grateful! Dfuah's Ssa Flatteing Figue TiFt A day or so later ... double wow .".Joht Dickerson calls Defuahl. Afdem dsatin Stitdre up 'and offers a cornputer, too! It was too good to be true' Ul s nice It \trlras raintng cornputers! So along with Jeff L. Dancers w-ith large hips have the opPornrnity to Pentium (much f'aster than v-hat I had been using), II emphas rze a. small waist, keepitg in mind that monitor is donated to the slistem. It was looking John's gathering over the hips should be mintmal. god for me and US$DA. All I needed flo\r'' v?s sonle galznt knight to get it goirig tackle that world of 2. Dancers with large bustJines should avoid designs rnegabytes and drives. And what do you know! In cornes that feature the toc'al point of the desrgn on the bust Dan Viehman, ndrng trp on his white horse and shining are oi the bodice. armo\ to slay that dragon and get it ALL going for me' 3. Dt gonal design features such as V necklines and \[,ho says being a darnsel rn distress is old fashioned? V w-aistlines are more tlattering than horizontal. Manv thanks to J eff and Cindy Nehrbass2 John Dickerson and Dan Viehman for their rescue and 4. Shiny fabrics make dancers look larger; matte genefous donation of equipment and tirne. ftrn sufe finish fabrics rnalie d'ancers look smdler. USABDA members, as well as m-vself and the Dancin' bright neons 'and pastels Times staff, are truly grateful 5. Dark colors are slimming m'alie you look bigger. Next newsleffer 6. It's better to put the emphasis on the neckline ancl should er area rather than at the waist or tummy. deadline is 7 . Shoulder pads make hips and waistlines look S.ptember 10th!!! smaller.

Sepfember 1998 Dancin'Times Dance Demo News Attention: By Yvonne and Dan Viehman Dancin'the Night Away Dancin' the ntght away... Dancers Summer Sounds - On July 20 at the Calhoun Beach Club, w€ participated in Sept. 16ls the Hearing Aide Society of Minnesota's annual fundraiser, Summer Sounds, which provides hearing aids to poor chil- Our Nert dren. Although I didn't catch a glimpse of the "Incredible Performance Hulk" who wzls supposedly in attendanse, we did enjoy the food and festivities! A heart-felt thank you goes Carol to: Mark your calendars. Our next flight arourd the world of Post Sroick and Gary Stroick, Monica Mohn & Jeff Chinn, dance will depart on USABDA Airlines at the Mall of Linda Gordy Davis, Michelle Vandesteeg & & Mke America Rotunda on Wednesday, September 16, starting at Youngdahl who entertained and danced with the audience, 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Pete Maki and Joyce Thompson who provided the music. Many thanl$ to Mke Youngdahl, director of the Come and cheer your fellow dancers on during this exciting Summer Sounds entertainment committee, for inviting us 6Gminute showcase (irrcluding a few surprise dance exhibi - back each year and for their generous donation of $50. tioru you won't want to miss). Our theme of Dancin' 'Round thc World will showcase dance exhibitions from Rlitor's Note: We want to acknowledge Susan and Arthur Havana, Buenos Aires, Vienna" New York, Hollyw@d, and Hellmann who were omitted from the list of dancers in the much, much more. July Darrcin' Times anicle for our Dancin' the Night Away performan@ on June 5. Our apologes to you both. The Mall of America showcase will be similar to our June 5 performance at the Anoka-Ramsey Comrnunity College USABDA Booth at Many thanks to those who TCO Theatre. Come out and support USABDA and see all of your helped host the booth over the weekend of July IUI? at the fellow dancers. Why not bring your parents so they can Twin Cities Open DanceSport Competition. These volun- experience the joy of dancing? Here are the details: teers included: Sue hller, Caroline O'Connor, Greg Moore, Susanne Anglo, Jim Baker, and Yvonne and Dan Viehman. Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Thanks also to Amy Anderson for the opportunity to display 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. our materials at this fanhstic competition. Malt of America Rohrnda

LOTS of dancens are needed. If you would like to volun- Upcoming Demos teer to dance, ]ou must first be a USABDA member (for insurance reasons). We would love to show off your talents. 9116 Pne-Kick Off to National Ballroom Dance Week at If you want to volunteer, call Yvonne or Dan Viehman at the Mall of .dmerica (see details at right) 7:3O to 8:30 p.m. (612) 553-l?fi2 and tell us which types of dances you would l,ots and lots of dancers are needed for our Dancin'Around like to perform. the World Showcase (iust like the June 5 Anoka-Ramsey Community College performmce) ; We will have refresher practice sessions to re-acquaint everyone with the for the "Disco Inferno" (hustle) intro and the "Grease" (EC swing) Finale. If you 9l?A State Conference for DAPE (Developmental were not in our June 5th performance, that's OK, Come and Adaptive Physical Blucation a group of teachers who leanr the choreography. It's fun and easy. Just ask those work with handicapped kids; Carnp Courage, Maple I-ake who learned it last June. They all caught on within the first (ust west on Hwy. 5D; 7-8 p.m.; 4 smooth & 4 rhyhm cou- half hour. Casset0e tapes and written instructions of the ples needed. choreography are also available. Start looking for your out- rageous 70's costume now. And don't forget that 50's look for the "Gr@se" Finale. rc129 Edinborough Park Plaza 77W York Avenue in Blina, 7-8 p.m.;3 smooth and 3 rhyhm couples needed. We're looking for several [-as Vegas showgirls to perform as well. If you want to help choreograph, create/locate cos- tumes, or donate feather boas /headdresses, call Yvonne at (612) 553-t?n2.

Dancin'Ttmes 9 September 1998 TGonsrs at DAN$cESPoRTr Inside Knollwood Mall (H*y. 7, just east of Hwy. 169) St. Louis Park, MN - 93&0048 Group Classes for Late Summer, 1998 Taught by Eric Remsen (You do not need a partner in order to participate.) Level I/tI (Basic/Introductory) - Wednesdays, September 2nd - October 7th from 7:00-8:00 P.m. A $-session course for those who have little or no experience in West Coast Swing. Level III/IV (Intermediate/Advanced) - Wednesdays, September 2nd - October 7th from 8:00-9:00 P.m. A G-session course for persons with experience in West Coast Swing beyond the basics and who wish to polish their technique while adding new patterns and style variations to their repertoire. *** West Coast S,wing for Ballreom and Latin Daneers *** Wednesdays, September 2nd- October 7th from 9:00-10:00 P.m. This is a special O-session course for persons who have reached the Silver or Gold levels of Ballroom or Latin dance, and who wish to learn West Coast Swing patterns and styling at an accelerated pace. lf you are looking for a fun and challenging new dance to learn, this could be the class for you. If you already have some experience in West Coast Swing, you will learn new patterns and variations while developing the characteristic West Coast look and style. lf the dance is new to you, this class will provide you with patterns and styling that will have you dancing it in an authentic and 'non-beginner' manner.

Registration Fee (all Levels) is $48.00 per Person (rpace is limited to L2 students per class).

Nationally-acclaimed instructor and performer MICHELLE KINKAID is visiting the TWin Cities the weekend of August 28-30. She will teach three separate 90-minute group clas$rri at Rodeo nightdub in Cottage Grove on Saturday the zgth,beginning at 10:3{ :.ir. Michelle is one of ,. 'l foremost performers and teachers in the swing dance r td today. She will te,, xt one class in West Coast Swing, one in Hustle, and one ;., , fightclub 2-Step.

Call Eric Remsen at724-3155 for further information and to register.

Sepfember 1998 Dancin'Ti;rTIes 10 I'hirr PARTNER them. She barelv had time to say w'hen the mutr-ral by CrregMoore frietd/classmate asked her if she wanted to be M'ark's ne\f,r partner, She was inuigued. A week later, th*y KSE,NL\ RUDE,NSIUK and IUARK LE,E, discussed schedules, costs, and long-range plans. They decided to gwe it a try. Stop by the TVin Cities Ballroom some Thurs day For the first month, fuIark \f,,as the instructor. Using evening. lbull probably see a young couple on the floor, videoapes of world-class dancers and a stack of note sailing along confidently amid the rapids and u'hidpools of cards, I\{ark carefully showed Ksenia sorne basic fleck rolls, double reverses, and triple pivots. It's positions and moves. Then they embarked on a few International rounds night, and lvfark l-.ee is leading months of Soup classes. Soon th.y were ready for a tr3enia Rudensiuk (ks-EN -ya tude-en-S11JKE) througlr b1g rnove: private lessons. their five routines. This is fun for them" And they take it Wbrking with Donna very very senously" Rlelstein and Paul Botes, th.y They've each danced for put together a plan \X'e many years, Since partnenng up decided to spend at least one in April 7997, hou'ever, they ysar with each level," explains have found somethirg that was Mark. "W'e wanted to make once rnlsslng in their dance, slue ve really understood the something that has grven them basics before we tried doing special satisfaction. For Mark, it arry hard snrff." So far, their is a sense of competence: "I strategy is working: they used to do American smooth, enioyed a string of wins at and I always enioyed the open Star of the North last lt{arch, work but now that I'm doing and 'are novr working on silver International I feel like I'rn routines. And they're having becoming a much better dancer." the time of their lives. IGenia is a shrdent of bdlet, and Wistful , fat-avtay er(pressions has discovered a joy in balkoorn come over their faces when that many of us may take for they hear the word granted: "In the studio, I11 "Blaclpool." dance a set of figures from one . Careful planning is important, of corner to the otheg and then I'rn course. But a partrership is powered done, Now I can dance bv the inteqplay of personalities. ivlark continuously, arourd 'and around w-orries 'and fi:.sses, whether itts next the floor. Ids v-onderful." year's comp or a not-quite-perfect whisk, and his tenacity can sometimes grind him down. Ksenia is Mark took his frrst b'allroom lessons about ten ,vears Lgo. Soon after that, he enrolled in a ballet class to philosophical and broad-minded. She looks at the big and improve his postrre and carriage. Ksenia w'as one of his picture. Her even-tempered rnanner less self- classmates, but their relationship u/as no rnore than 'an encouragement have helped Mark to become har,'e opened occasional exchange of nods and smiles" Ma-rk enioyed critical. His asrbitions and perseverance so the challenge of ballet so much, he snrck with it for severl new doors fclr her: "Competitions ?re so excitits rrrore years before moving on to competition-level make-believe ... like a Hallmark Christrnas!" American smooth. They have learned that z pzttnership demands dedication, both to your art and to each other. After a )'ear on the competition floor, he decide to try lnternational: "I figured it'wauld give me the technique I "Ballroorn is incredibly tougfn on a partrnership," says re'allv each other-" needed." He also weflt looking for a partner. "... sorneone tr{ark- "but we've learned to trust says lGenia" don't alwavs r*'ho w'as nevz to ballroom, someone I felt I could grov' "When I dance for myselft' "I 100%. Btrt lv{atk a}ways do my best ... we with." He rvas drawn back to the ballet studio. grr. with I iust want to be beautiful"" Such commitment keeps He stopped by one afternooo, iust 'afrer his old class their work on track and g;ives it the kind of meaning had ended for the dalt" FJe was chatting with a former that a roornful of uop]ries could never express. classrnate about his new plans, when Ksenia approached Dancin'Times 11 Sepfember 1998 Paid Advertisesrcrlt

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