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Chapter News & Happenings Dance Links Information about dance activities within Indian River County. Ray Duryea at the Vero Beach Community Center. Joe Wynes at the Sebastian Community Center Karren Walter at the Indian River Ballroom
New Officers Announced Our Chapter has voted and the new officers for 2008 -2009 are: President - Karen Haggerty Sterk Vice President - John Sterk Treasurer - Elaine Gomez Secretary - Debbie Cory
A Special "Thank You" to our outgoing Board of Directors! The volunteer efforts of our Chapter's past officers and Board members needs to be recognized and applauded. These folks been dedicated to providing ballroom dancing activities that are both economical and easily accessible to our local citizens. Therefore we want to say "thank you" to our past President, Cheryl Isola, Vice Presidents: Tom Isola and Harry Ciccarelli, Treasurer, Veronica Jubinsky and Secretary John Sterk.
A Message from the President "We have to stress the importance of USA Dance members to renew memberships and also encourage the enrollment of new members." The Benefits of Ballroom Dancing General Benefits - 1) Dancing can be an avocation, pastime, or hobby. You will find an enhanced appreciation of music and its rhythms. You will experience an increased sense of balance, a more fluid movement in walking and running. 2) Why all dancing has its value, there will be several completely memorable dances in one's life. A time when the partner, the music, the movement all come together in a sense of achievement and pleasure that stays in memory. Physical Benefits - 1) Physically, dancing is a great body conditioner, even if done on a near- weekly basis. If done on a regular basis, such as two to three times a week, it becomes quite a beneficial activity. 2) It will increase that mid-afternoon stamina needed on the job, it will develop that circulatory "second-heart," strengthen your legs, and will generally tone the body over all. Mental Benefits - 1) Mentally, dancing serves as a wonderful stress relief, a busy day of pressure melts into the background when evening brings dancing in the arms of another, with the added pleasure of enjoying music and dancing. 2) Becoming a competent dancer will provide an excellent learning experience in discipline, achievement, goal setting, planning, assuredness, self-confidence, and pride in your abilities. Social Benefits - 1) A good dancer is a definite plus to social occasions - especially the men. If a man takes the time to become a skilled and confident, but not overly forceful leader, every lady in the room will appreciate his presence. 2) A good dancer does not need to be handsome to be popular, Similarly, a lady who is a good dancer radiates grace and charm, regardless of whether she is a physical beauty. Need More Information? Visit our national web site at www.USA Dance.org. or call 800-447-9047. What Is USA Dance All About? USA Dance is not a social dance club, but rather is a broad based national volunteer organization serving as a catalyst to establish a great variety of dance related programs and to encourage more people to become involved and enjoy the many benefits of dancing - fun, fitness, and social interaction. Membership in USA Dance has its privileges: 1) Discounted rates to all chapter monthly dances. Members pay only $6.00 and Non-members pay $8.00. Social dances include dance lessons, and lots of social dancing, as well as line dances, mixers, dance demonstrations and other fun activities. 2) Free subscription to the Amateur Dancers bi-monthly magazine and free Dancemart classified advertising in Amateur Dancers magazine. 3) Membership is open to singles as well as couples. 4) Affordable group coaching sessions. 5) Registration to dance in local, regional and international competitions, including team and formation contests. 6) Belong to the only dance organization in the USA recognized by the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as the National Governing Body for DanceSport. 7) The opportunity to help others by involvement in our outreach programs, which bring the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom dancing to the aged, the young, the handicapped, and to the general public. 8) Tax-deductible contributions - and much, much more!
Chapter #6070 Recognized for Outstanding Web Site Our Chapter was presented with the award for the "Best Chapter Website of 2007" at the All Florida Dance Spree which was recently held in Orlando. Outgoing Chapter President, Cheryl Isola, announced the award and presented it to our Web Editor, Joe Wynes, at the Christmas Dance.
Local Contacts for USA Dance: Chapter President: email: kkhagg@yahoo.fr or phone: 772-321-4233 |
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Karen Sterk
