SEP 19 - 20
Standard Action from New England NQE 2013
NEW ENGLAND DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS NQE
DANCESPORT STRONG IN BOSTON Social Dance, Jack & Jill, Dinner/Dance, Competition At Boston’s newly renovated Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel, the MASSabda Chapter 3002 will host the New England DanceSport Championships, a National Qualifying Event for the USA Dance 2015 National DanceSport Championships, on Sept. 19-20, launching a full weekend of exciting activities for DanceSport competitors as well as social dancers. The DanceSport events begin early Saturday morning, Sept. 20 and will showcase both American and International style competitions throughout the day and into the evening. The audience can expect a strong contingency from the Boston area, but rivaled by top dancers from many areas throughout the country – from Pre-Teen to Senior.
The New England NQE, now in its 3rd year, has earned its reputation among competitors. Its New England-style hospitality is a strong attraction. On Saturday night in the hotel’s grand ballroom, the Chapter is hosting a Gala Dinner and Dance while the Youth and Adult Championship divisions are on the floor; the International Team Match (USA/Iceland/Canada) happens Saturday; plus social dancing until Midnight. On Friday night, social dancers will gather for a four-hour Social Dance kick-off with buffet dinner option. DJ David Innis promises the best of ballroom, latin and club-style tunes. Midway there’ll be a fun Jack ‘n’ Jill competition for those who pre-register. NEDSC Details: www.NEDANCESPORT.com
Lisa Dubinsky
Greater Memphis Chapter 2012
SUMMER FUN IN
MEMPHIS
From Ice Cream Dance Socials and Proms to Black-Tie Charity Fundraisers
The Greater Memphis Chapter’s annual Charity Ball — Sylvia Rose, Michelle Stubbs (Child Life Dir.), Robert White, Gail Mays
School may be out, but there has been no summer vacation from dancing at the Greater Memphis Chapter 2012. In fact, members in Memphis know to mark their calendars way in advance for all the dancing and community support programs. USA Dance Prom Night in June kicked off the summer. It was a black tie optional, quite the nostalgia as the Edd Jones Orchestra set the mood. First in April and going again for seconds in August when the District 8 Meeting comes to town is the Chapter’s “How About A Dip Baby?” ice cream dance social. Every September, the Chapter celebrates National Ballroom Dance Week with a Charity Ball to support Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program. This elegant dinner/dance event is held in the hospital’s rotunda with a live band and attracts area VIPs and local media publicity for ballroom dancing. The annual Charity Ball, which also honors Chapter Founder Mavis Stanley, will be held this year in November.
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