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<strong>Dayton</strong> Area <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> News<br />

Published monthly by ‘76 Club, <strong>Dance</strong>(tonians), & Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Clubs<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 1<br />

What’s Inside<br />

Subject<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Club News 2<br />

Survey Results 3<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Classes 6<br />

Upcoming <strong>Dance</strong>s 7<br />

‘76 CLUB<br />

Page<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Fair 2005<br />

<strong>Let's</strong> <strong>Dance</strong>!<br />

Do you have your<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Fair tickets<br />

yet What are you<br />

waiting for! Last<br />

year’s event was<br />

not-to-be-missed,<br />

and this year could<br />

be even better! For<br />

more information, see Page 2.<br />

Sat. May 7, 8 to ll pm at Arbor Hall,<br />

with Jack Yaus, D.J.<br />

76 Club Performers<br />

Pictured above are Molly Murphy and Peter<br />

Witecki who performed at 76 Club’s April<br />

dance at Arbor Hall. See Page 2 for more<br />

details. (Photo by Bill Dean)<br />

DANCE(TONIANS)<br />

Sat. May 14, DANCE FAIR, 4 to 11:30 pm<br />

at Hara Arena with Tony Rimkus, D.J.<br />

Advance ticket sales only.<br />

May 2005<br />

“ And the Survey Says”<br />

The results of the <strong>Dance</strong> Clubs’<br />

Survey have been compiled. A<br />

summary of the results starts on<br />

Page 3. You can also download<br />

a copy of the summary from our<br />

web site:<br />

ballroomdancedayton.org.<br />

Click on Survey Results.<br />

Renew Your Membership<br />

Forms for 76 Club and Swing<br />

‘n’ Sway are on Pages 4 and 5.<br />

They are also available on our<br />

web site:<br />

ballroomdancedayton.org<br />

Arbor Hall Floor<br />

Problems with the condition of<br />

the dance floor at Arbor Hall<br />

have been addressed. See article<br />

on Page 5 for details.<br />

SWING ‘n’ SWAY<br />

Sat. May 28, 8 to 11 pm at Arbor Hall,<br />

with Tony RImkus, D.J.<br />

OFFICERS<br />

President Lynn Thompson 325-2402<br />

Vice President David Rose 296-0012<br />

Secretary Melanie Lamb 332-8859<br />

Treasurer Barbara Perkel 832-0583<br />

Trustee Dennis Doucet 886-9136<br />

Trustee Barbara Claar 629-0740<br />

Trustee Rebecca Watts 426-9198<br />

Entertainment Judy Rose 296-0012<br />

OFFICERS<br />

Chairman Rick Courtney 372-5463<br />

Vice Chairman Don Hoyer 675-2910<br />

Secretary Marilyn Franer 291-9734<br />

Treasurer Joel Shapiro 832-1086<br />

Trustee Linda Shapiro 832-1086<br />

Trustee Becky Courtney 372-5463<br />

Trustee Wanda Scully 428-4828<br />

Trustee Louise McCoy 293-4045<br />

Trustee Bill Wilson 395-1716<br />

OFFICERS<br />

President Pamela Neveu 879-4478<br />

Vice Pres/Enter Vivian Cosio (513) 469-1952<br />

Secretary Louise McCoy 293-4045<br />

Treasurer Dennis Dunn 435-8075<br />

Trustee Dean Shipley 846-1037<br />

Trustee David Wright 898-6025<br />

Trustee Clarine Blakely 865-9644<br />

Trustee Micki Slone 433-8642<br />

Membership year 5/1 - 4/30<br />

Membership year 9/1 - 8/31<br />

Membership year 6/1 - 5/31


<strong>Dance</strong>(tonians)<br />

<strong>Dance</strong>(tonians) held our April dance at Arbor Hall on the<br />

9th. To welcome spring, the tables were decorated with<br />

vases of blue and white flowers. We had a nice turnout<br />

to welcome John Bramhall as <strong>Dance</strong>(tonians') newest<br />

DJ. John played a nice selection of music, with many<br />

contemporary songs and upbeat rhythms. The floor was<br />

filled with enthusiastic dancers, many of whom stayed<br />

'til closing time. Thanks, John.<br />

For intermission we had our usual gift certificates to<br />

raffle. In addition, Barb Bramhall donated a lovely vase of flowers that she had arranged.<br />

We ended intermission with the <strong>Dance</strong>(tonians) board members leading off a<br />

snowball dance. It's a nice way to meet new people.<br />

Remember, next month is <strong>Dance</strong> Fair, so we'll see you all at Hara Arena on the 14th.<br />

— Becky Courtney<br />

See you 'round the dance floor.<br />

Don’t Forget <strong>Dance</strong> Fair on May 14<br />

If you don't have your <strong>Dance</strong> Fair tickets yet, there's still time -- but not much!<br />

Remember, <strong>Dance</strong> Fair is May 14th at Hara Arena's Silver <strong>Ballroom</strong>. Tickets<br />

are $45 per person, advance sale only, nonrefundable. The cost includes dinner,<br />

exhibitions, and general dancing. Tickets are available from any <strong>Dance</strong><br />

(tonians’) board member (names and phone numbers listed on front cover of<br />

newsletter). This is your best opportunity to see your favorite local professional<br />

and amateur dancers performing spectacular exhibitions. So please<br />

come and join us in celebration of ballroom dancing in the <strong>Dayton</strong> area. Or for More information,<br />

contact Rick Courtney at (937)372-5463. We hope all of you will join us!<br />

Swing ‘n’ Sway<br />

Our annual meeting is coming up in May. It will be held<br />

during the break of the dance on the 28th.<br />

We're still looking for some volunteers to fill spots on the<br />

board, which will be open, due to term limits. Those spots<br />

are president and secretary. A trustee spot also needs to<br />

be filled. Please consider serving. Yes, it involves some<br />

time commitment. Think about it, then get in touch with<br />

one of the present board members listed on Page 1.<br />

— Dean Shipley, reporter<br />

Roberta Ann Bonekowski<br />

March 23, 1940 - April 8, 2005<br />

‘76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club<br />

The April dance of the 76<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Club was held at Arbor<br />

Hall on April 2 nd , 2005.<br />

The dance was attended by<br />

137 dancers. We really appreciate<br />

the attendance of our<br />

faithful members and guests.<br />

Tony Rimkus provided the<br />

music for everyone’s dancing<br />

enjoyment. Preceding the dance, the annual membership<br />

meeting was held. The proposed changes to the<br />

Code of Regulations were approved, and new board<br />

members were elected. (See the cover for names and<br />

phone numbers.)<br />

Entertainment during the intermission was be provided<br />

by Peter Witecki and Molly Murphy from the Arthur<br />

Murray studio. They performed a crisply-executed<br />

ChaCha, a romantic rumba, and a scintillating samba,<br />

with breaks between each dance for costume changes.<br />

Molly looked gorgeous in her red, midnight blue, and<br />

orange costumes. The attendees were very appreciative<br />

of the routines and rewarded the dancers with an extended<br />

round of applause. We were also glad that a<br />

number of members of Molly’s family were able to<br />

watch the routines, including her Mom and Dad.<br />

The next 76 Club dance will be held on the May 7 th ,<br />

2005. The dance will start at 8 PM, as usual, and the<br />

dance music will be provided by Tony Rimkus. We<br />

look forward to seeing you there, and please bring along<br />

a friend.<br />

— Bill Dean<br />

We are all deeply saddened by Roberta Bonekowski's departure from this life on April 8 after a long and painful illness. Roberta was universally<br />

known and loved as a special, kind, loving and thoughtful person. Roberta became a part of the dancing community in 1989. Her first exposure<br />

to dancing was the Christopher Club where she met many dancing friends. She became an instant friend to those she met. Eventually Roberta<br />

gained exposure to the broader ballroom dance community and began taking lessons with Bernice and the <strong>Dayton</strong> <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> Club.<br />

Roberta met her husband Nick at the Christopher Club in 1998 and they were married the next year. Her love of dancing never ceased--even<br />

when she was too ill to dance, she would attend the dances. Roberta also loved flowers and her yard is filled with their beauty--matching the<br />

beauty of her soul. Roberta was an excellent school teacher and was highly regarded by her students many of whom stayed in touch with her<br />

after her retirement. As a Christian her faith and commitment to God was strong and she manifested her faith in life with those with whom she<br />

come in contact with. Roberta was always supportive and listened when others were hurting even when she was in pain. When her illness began<br />

giving her severe pain even her close friends never heard her complain. She always rose above her situation and continued the best she could.<br />

Even to the end she remained strong. Roberta will be greatly missed in our community. (Submitted by Ken and Katherine Johnson)<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 2 May 2005


First let us begin by saying thank you, thank you, thank you<br />

for the overwhelming response we had to the questionnaire.<br />

We received 216 surveys - about a 60% response<br />

rate!! It clearly indicates the interest you all have in helping<br />

to keep ballroom dancing alive and well in <strong>Dayton</strong>.<br />

The results of the survey are being taken by each club<br />

president back to their board. From there, each board will<br />

decide what action, if any, they wish to take. However, we<br />

felt that it was important to give everyone feedback as soon<br />

as possible. Therefore, the following is a brief summary of<br />

the comments as well as the statistical information from<br />

each question. As you would expect, there were comments<br />

on both sides of most issues. This summary is simply<br />

information compiled from the surveys and does not<br />

contain any recommendations from the committee. It is the<br />

responsibility of the 3 dance club boards to recommend to<br />

their membership any changes they wish to pursue; some<br />

action may require agreement by all 3 boards and their<br />

club members.<br />

Summary: Based on the surveys returned, the dance<br />

community's target audience ranges in age from 40 - 79 of<br />

which about 30% attend the dance as a single and 70% as<br />

couples. Only 28% of dancers attend 3 dances a month.<br />

Many responders commented that there are lots of opportunities<br />

(maybe too many) each month to dance and the<br />

1. What is your age group<br />

Under 30 - 1<br />

31 - 39 - 2<br />

40 - 49 - 17<br />

50 - 59 - 50<br />

60 - 69 - 87<br />

70 - 79 - 26<br />

80 - 89 - 10<br />

2. I attend dances as an/a<br />

Unaccompanied single male - 25<br />

Unaccompanied single female - 33<br />

Couple married or unmarried - 138<br />

3. How often do you attend Arbor Hall dances<br />

1x month - 49<br />

2x month - 50<br />

3x month - 53<br />

Less than 6x year - 36<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> Clubs’ Survey Committee Results<br />

Survey Results by Question<br />

clubs should consider reducing the number of monthly<br />

dances. It was apparent that people see little or no difference<br />

in the 3 clubs and the majority don't care which club<br />

hosts the dance they attend, but some variety in the<br />

dances might be nice. Since general advertising has not<br />

been very effective, many suggested that we use incentives<br />

(for members and dance teachers) to get new people<br />

in the door. Word of mouth and dance instructors are the<br />

most valuable form of advertising. Once at the dance, people<br />

felt the board members needed to be more involved<br />

and friendlier in greeting people and mingling. It was also<br />

suggested that occasionally a short lesson before or during<br />

the break and mixer dances would be fun. There were<br />

quite a few comments concerning the lack of dance floor<br />

etiquette and courtesy, as well as the need to create a nonintimidating<br />

environment for new dancers. As far as entertainment,<br />

it is a "nice to have sometimes", but definitely not<br />

needed on a regular basis. The major things which the<br />

clubs can control that dictate attendance are day of the<br />

dance (most prefer Saturday) and the DJ. There were<br />

other things which ranked high as reasons for attendance/<br />

non-attendance which are outside the control of the dance<br />

clubs, i.e.; weather, schedule conflicts and health. With<br />

that brief summary of the comments, the following is a<br />

breakdown of the statistical answers to each question.<br />

Again, the committee wishes to express their appreciation<br />

for your participation.<br />

6. How did you first learn about the dances at Arbor Hall<br />

A non-dancing friend or relative - 1<br />

A dancing friend or relative - 99<br />

A fellow student in your class - 22<br />

The dance newsletter - 22<br />

A dance instructor - 39<br />

Advertisement in local publication - 2<br />

Other - 47 (Long time club member, floor contributor)<br />

N/A - 2<br />

7. Please circle reasons you continue to attend dances at Arbor<br />

Hall<br />

Style & type of music - 125<br />

Friends/socialization - 149<br />

Location - 65<br />

Cleanliness/decorations - 70<br />

Entertainment - 51<br />

To dance - 176<br />

N/A & other - 17<br />

4. Are you a member of one or more of the following dance<br />

clubs Circle all that apply.<br />

76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club - 104<br />

<strong>Dance</strong>(tonians) <strong>Dance</strong> Club - 83<br />

Swing n Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Club - 78<br />

N/A - 38<br />

5. What makes you want to be a member of one club over another<br />

club<br />

N/A - 106<br />

Other comments: Don't see need for 3 separate clubs...no difference<br />

in them. No particular reason for belonging to one over another. Most<br />

joined where their friends were or one they heard about first.<br />

8. What would discourage you from attending dances at Arbor<br />

Hall<br />

Style & type of music - 67<br />

Availability of a dance partner - 48<br />

Price - 36<br />

Individual club hosting the dance - 2<br />

Too crowded - 53<br />

Other - 51 (Too cold, too hot, DJ, patrons attitude, weather, health,<br />

lack of etiquette, lack of younger dancers, intimidated by advanced<br />

dancers)<br />

N/A - 19<br />

(Continued on Page 4)<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 3 May 2005


Swing ‘n’ Sway Membership Application/Renewal Form<br />

Swing ‘n’ Sway DANCE CLUB<br />

Membership Application or Renewal<br />

JUNE 2005 through MAY 2006<br />

Regular Memberships : Admission to dance is reduced by $3.00 a person.<br />

$30.00 for Couple $15.00 for Single<br />

Pre-paid Membership: Free admission to all 12 monthly dances.<br />

(** Does not include special dances** )<br />

$120.00 for Couple $60 for Single<br />

Please Print Clearly<br />

Applicant Name __________________________________________________<br />

Partner Name __________________________________________________<br />

Address<br />

__________________________________________________<br />

City/State/Zip Code __________________________________________________<br />

Telephone __________________________________________________<br />

Newsletter (Circle one) Email (Supply email address below) OR Hard Copy (Add $5/Yr) OR None<br />

Email Address __________________________________________________<br />

Return to: Dennis Dunn, Treasurer 8629 Timber Park Dr.. <strong>Dayton</strong>, Ohio 45458-2069<br />

You are encouraged to complete the above application and mail it with your check to:<br />

Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Club<br />

Place the application and your check in an envelope and submit at the<br />

c/o Dennis Dunn, Treasurer<br />

entry table as you enter the ballroom for the Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong>.<br />

Or<br />

8629 Timber Park Drive<br />

Thank you!<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong>, OH 45458-2069<br />

—Board Members of Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Club<br />

Survey Results (Continued from Page 3)<br />

9. If there were no guest performers for a dance would you still<br />

attend<br />

Yes - 187<br />

No - blank<br />

10. If you are no longer attending dances at Arbor Hall, what<br />

made you decide to discontinue attending<br />

Style & type of music - 7<br />

Availability of a dance partner - 8<br />

Price - 5<br />

Individual club hosting the dance - 2<br />

Too crowded - 6<br />

Illness or injury (self or partner) - 25<br />

Scheduling conflicts - 26<br />

N/A & Other - 121 (Traveling, weather, temporarily out but will be<br />

back, too hot, too cold, distance, dance floor etiquette, other activities,<br />

bored with sameness of dances)<br />

11. Is Saturday night the best night for dancing at Arbor Hall<br />

Yes - 199 (but occasionally a Sunday or other day might be nice)<br />

No - 4<br />

Other - 5<br />

12. What determines which dance(s) you attend Please enter<br />

degree of importance 1=most important 8=least<br />

(based on the data received these are listed in the order of overall<br />

importance along with ratings for each)<br />

<strong>Dance</strong>s held on Saturday nights - 1 & 2 = 78; 3 & 4 = 36; 5 & 6 = 17;<br />

7 & 8 = 11<br />

My or my dance partners health - 1 & 2 = 71; 3 & 4 = 31; 5 & 6 = 22; 7<br />

& 8 = 16<br />

DJ scheduled for the evening - 1 & 2 = 56; 3 & 4 = 38; 5 & 6 = 29; 7<br />

& 8 = 23<br />

Weather forecast - 1 & 2 = 45; 3 & 4 = 59; 5 & 6 = 27; 7 & 8 = 24<br />

If I have a dance partner - 1 & 2 = 47; 3 & 4 = 16; 5 & 6 = 18; 7 & 8 =<br />

39<br />

<strong>Dance</strong> club hosting dance - 1 & 2 = 21; 3 & 4 = 20; 5 & 6 = 37; 7 & 8<br />

= 52<br />

Entertainment scheduled for evening - 1 & 2 = 11; 3 & 4 = 8; 5 & 6 =<br />

38; 7 & 8 = 72<br />

13. If you have discontinued attending dances at Arbor Hall,<br />

what changes would encourage you to return<br />

N/A - 109<br />

Other comments - improved health; livelier crowd; updated music;<br />

want it colder; want it warmer; lower price; live band; younger crowd;<br />

friendly crowd/board members<br />

14. Does the DJ scheduled to play for the evening determine<br />

your decision to attend the dances<br />

Yes - 77<br />

Maybe - 3<br />

Rarely - 2<br />

No - 127<br />

(Continued on Page 6)<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 4 May 2005


76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club Membership Application/Renewal Form<br />

76 DANCE CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL<br />

MEMBERSHIP FEES<br />

Prepaid Membership: Couple $120 per year Regular Membership: Couple $40 per year<br />

Single $60 per year Single $20 per year<br />

Last Name: ____________________ First Name: __________________________ Home Phone: (____)_____________<br />

Address: ___________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ ZIP:________-_____<br />

Partner: _______________________ First Name: __________________________ Home Phone: (____)_____________<br />

Address: ___________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ ZIP:________-_____<br />

A Prepaid Membership entitles a member to TWELVE dances during the May-April membership year.<br />

A Regular Membership entitles a member to TWELVE dances during the May-April membership year at $6 per member<br />

per dance.<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong> Area <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> News options for members (Choose one).<br />

____ I do not want the <strong>Dance</strong> News<br />

____ I want a paper copy delivered by mail (include check for $5 made out to 76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club)<br />

____ I want an electronic delivery (provide e-mail address) __________________________________________<br />

Please make your check payable to 76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club and give/mail to: Barbara Perkel, 7467 Elru Drive<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong>, Ohio 45415-1209<br />

Condition of the Arbor Hall <strong>Dance</strong> Floor<br />

In May 2004, the Boards were contacted by the owners of Arbor Hall about the condition of the coating on the dance floor. While there<br />

were no massive breaks in the coating, there WERE numerous small penetrations through to the wood. In the event of a leak or a spill, the<br />

breaks could let water through to the wood and could lead to warping which would require major repairs. After consulting with Tony Rimkus,<br />

our wood finishing expert, the Boards agreed that the low-risk solution was to refinish the whole floor. “Spot refinishing” the bad spots<br />

in the floor was not advisable; it would have led to some areas being stickier than others. Having experienced the minor tackiness in the first<br />

few months when we first started using the new floor, the Boards realized that there would probably be a similar tackiness after the refinishing<br />

was complete.<br />

The contractor who originally installed and finished the floor was scheduled to do the work starting on November 15 th , with one week to<br />

sand, clean, first finish coat, dry, sand, clean, second finish coat, and dry the wood floor. This is exactly what was done, as the owners,<br />

Board observers, and Tony Rimkus can verify. The finish then had eight days to cure before the Swing ‘n’ Sway dance was held on November<br />

27 th , 2004. During those first dances, there were no complaints voiced to the Boards about the quality of the dancing surface.<br />

The stickiness that was recently experienced in some areas of the floor was the result of routine cleaning (with soap and water) and incomplete<br />

rinsing of the floor after events. After the especially difficult conditions experienced on March 26 th , the owners of Arbor Hall specially<br />

cleaned the floor with mineral spirits (something they do about once a month anyway). After that cleaning, Tony Rimkus checked the floor<br />

the day before the next dance and “spot-cleaned” a couple of small missed places. Since that cleaning, and with careful wet mopping and<br />

rinsing, the floor condition has been uniformly good for the last two dances (April 2 nd and 9 th ) held there. Since it is still relatively new and<br />

unscratched, it will take a while before it gets “worn in” and back to “excellent” condition.<br />

Tony Rimkus is working with the owners and the maintenance personnel at Arbor Hall to instruct them in the PROPER procedures to be<br />

used in wet mopping the floor. If any of you experience sticky conditions on the floor, please notify a member of the Club boards that night;<br />

they will notify Tony about the condition, and he will ensure that it is corrected before the next dance. We are doing our best to provide you<br />

with the best dancing conditions, but we appreciate your help in identifying and correcting problems. By the way, you can also help by<br />

brushing the bottoms of your shoes over a trash can or at home. (Submitted by Bill Dean)<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 5 May 2005


Survey Results (Continued from Page 4)<br />

15. What type of music do you prefer<br />

Latin oldies - 15<br />

Latin contemporary - 11<br />

Latin mix of both - 70<br />

Smooth oldies - 19<br />

Smooth contemporary - 12<br />

Smooth mix of both - 65<br />

All of the above - 99<br />

16. Do you have any suggestions concerning how to encourage new<br />

people to become interested in ballroom dancing<br />

Narrative answers that are partially covered in summary above. All answers<br />

will be provided to the 3 clubs for their consideration<br />

17. Would you like to have a special or different kind of dance once a<br />

month<br />

Latin dance only - 28<br />

Smooth dance only - 12<br />

Country dance only - 2<br />

Other - 15<br />

No - 74<br />

18. Please provide any additional information you have to explain the<br />

decline in numbers attending the dances.<br />

Narrative answers that will be given to the 3 clubs for their consideration<br />

19. Are you willing to change some of what we are currently doing to<br />

encourage more dancers to attend dances<br />

Yes - 130 (most want to know what changes first)<br />

No - 19<br />

Unsure - 8<br />

Maybe - 1<br />

N/A - 1<br />

Vitaliy Kozhev<br />

And<br />

Irina Kozheva<br />

Announce the Grand Opening of<br />

their new dance studio<br />

May 6, 2005<br />

2078 E. Dorothy Lane<br />

Kettering, Ohio 45420<br />

(Kettering Town Center)<br />

937-643-4050<br />

For the latest information about dancing in the<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong> area, including weather cancellations, visit<br />

our web site at<br />

ballroomdancedayton.org<br />

May <strong>Dance</strong> Classes<br />

Always <strong>Ballroom</strong>, 552 Wilmington Avenue, <strong>Dayton</strong> OH 45452, For information call 256-2626.<br />

Notes: Wednesdays - Group lesson 7:45-8:30 pm followed by a practice dance 8:30-9:30 pm<br />

For detailed information check our web site http://www.alwaysballroom.com<br />

Bernice DuBro Studio, St Marks Church Social Hall, 456 Woodman Drive, <strong>Dayton</strong>, OH 45431, 435-9099/254-6442<br />

Mondays: Polka (1 month) 6:30 pm, Beg <strong>Ballroom</strong> 7:30 pm, Bronze Level 2 8:30 pm<br />

Wednesdays: Salsa (Con’t) 6:30 pm, Int/Bronze Lvl 3 Cha Cha 7:30 pm, Beg/Silver Foxtrot 8:30 pm<br />

Thursdays: Silver V. Waltz 6:30 pm, Int/Silver Cha Cha 7:30 pm, Adv/Silver Waltz 8:30 pm<br />

Notes: Beginning 8-week Basic <strong>Ballroom</strong> Course for beginners starts on Monday, June 27, 7:30 pm.<br />

For detailed information please check our web site http://www.calsnet.net/bdance<br />

Dave Wissel’s, Various evenings, <strong>Ballroom</strong>, Latin, International, Basic through Advanced group classes, YMCA located in<br />

Lebanon, Middletown, and Wilmington, OH, 513-932-3349 or call YMCA, cost approximately $6 per person per class<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong> <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Antioch Temple, 107 E. First St., <strong>Dayton</strong>, OH, 335-1018<br />

Mondays: 6:30-7:15 pm, less known dances, all levels; 7:30-9:00 pm, ballroom dances, all levels, 9:15-10:30 dance<br />

Elegance in <strong>Dance</strong>, Terry & Angie Cavanaugh, 8967 Kingsridge Dr. (behind Suburban Lodge), Miamisburg, OH, 885-0108<br />

Tuesdays: Bronze Classes, 8:00-9:00 pm, $6 per person per class<br />

Thursdays: Advanced Classes, 8:00-9:00 pm, $6 per person per class<br />

Fridays: Workshop Classes, 8:00-9:00 pm, $6/person (dance after included) or dance only, 9:00-11:00 pm, $6/person<br />

Gemini <strong>Dance</strong>, St George’s Church, 5520 Far Hills Avenue, <strong>Dayton</strong>, OH 45429, 434-6065<br />

Mondays: Basics 7:30 pm, Bronze IV 8:30 pm<br />

Tuesdays: Basic 6:30 pm, Silver 7:30 pm, Bronze II 8:30 pm<br />

Top Hat <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> Studio, Hamilton, Ohio, Info 513-896-4287, Fridays: Bronze level<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 6 May 2005


May <strong>Dance</strong>s<br />

Sat. May 7, 2005, ‘76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 233-2234, $6 member, $10 guest, Arbor Hall, <strong>Dayton</strong> 8-11 pm,<br />

Jack Yaus, DJ.<br />

Fri. May 13, 2005, Steppin’ Out Club, Info 434-6065, $7.50 per person, D & D Courtyard, 15 S. Main St., Miamisburg, dance 8:30-11:00 pm,<br />

Dale Archer, DJ.<br />

Sat. May 14, 2005, <strong>Dance</strong>(tonians) <strong>Dance</strong> Club <strong>Dance</strong> Fair, Info 372-5463, $45 per person, advance ticket sales only,<br />

Hara Arena, <strong>Dayton</strong>, 4-11:30 pm, Tony Rimkus, DJ.<br />

Fri. May 20, 2005, Jack & Bonnie’s <strong>Dance</strong>, $12 per couple, D & D Courtyard, 15 S. Main St., Miamisburg, dance 8:00-10:30 pm.<br />

Sat. May 21, 2005, USABDA - Cincinnati, Info 513-737-1120, Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Rd., Sharonville, lesson on<br />

Rumba by Doreen Beatrice, 8-9 pm, dance 9-11:30 pm, $7 member, $10 guest, Tony Rimkus, DJ.<br />

Sat. May 21, 2005, USABDA - Springfield, Info 937-399-9433, HPER Center, Wittenberg University, 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, lesson<br />

by Arthur Murray—Springfield 7-8 pm, dance 8-11 pm, USABDA Members $5, non-members $10, John Bramhall, DJ.<br />

Fri. May 27, 2005, “<strong>Dance</strong> ’Til You Drop Party”, Elegance in <strong>Dance</strong> Studio, Info 885-0108, 8967 Kingsridge Dr., 9:00 pm until , $8 per<br />

person, carry-in.<br />

Fri. May 27, 2005, Bernice DuBro <strong>Dance</strong> Studio <strong>Dance</strong>, Info 435-9099, $6 per person, St Marks Church Social Hall, 456 Woodman Drive,<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong>, open to everyone, refreshments included, 8-10:30 pm., music by John Bramhall.<br />

Sat. May 28, 2005, Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 879-4478, $7 member, $10 guest, Arbor Hall, <strong>Dayton</strong>,<br />

8-11 pm, Tony Rimkus, DJ.<br />

Weekly <strong>Dance</strong>s<br />

Mondays: <strong>Dayton</strong> <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 335-1018, Antioch Temple, 107 E. First St., <strong>Dayton</strong>, 9:15 -10:30 pm—following group lessons.<br />

Wednesdays: Always <strong>Ballroom</strong>, Info 256-2626, 552 Wilmington Ave., <strong>Dayton</strong>, group lesson 7:45-8:30 pm, practice dance 8:30-9:30 pm.<br />

Fridays: Elegance in <strong>Dance</strong> Studio, Info 885-0108, 8967 Kingsridge Dr., Miamisburg (Behind <strong>Dayton</strong> Mall), group lesson 8-9 pm, dance 9-11 pm.<br />

Upcoming <strong>Dance</strong>s<br />

Sat. June 4, 2005, ‘76 <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 233-2234, $6 member, $10 guest, Arbor Hall, <strong>Dayton</strong> 8-11 pm,<br />

Tony Rimkus, DJ.<br />

Fri. June 10, 2005, Steppin’ Out Club, Info 434-6065, $7.50 per person, D & D Courtyard, 15 S. Main St., Miamisburg, dance 8:30-11:00 pm,<br />

Dale Archer, DJ.<br />

Sat. June 11, 2005, <strong>Dance</strong>(tonians) <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 372-5463, $6 members, $10 guests, Arbor Hall, <strong>Dayton</strong>,<br />

8-11 pm, Tony Rimkus, DJ.<br />

Fri. June 17, 2005, Jack & Bonnie’s <strong>Dance</strong>, $12 per couple, D & D Courtyard, 15 S. Main St., Miamisburg, dance 8:00-10:30 pm.<br />

Sat. June 18, 2005, USABDA - Cincinnati, Info 513-737-1120, Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Rd., Sharonville, lesson on<br />

Waltz by Terry Cavanaugh, 8-9 pm, dance 9-11:30 pm, $7 member, $10 guest, Jack Meinking, DJ.<br />

Sat. June 18, 2005, USABDA - Springfield, Info 937-399-9433, HPER Center, Wittenberg University, 250 Bill Edwards Dr., Springfield, lesson<br />

7-8 pm, dance 8-11 pm, USABDA Members $5, non-members $10.<br />

Fri. June 24, 2005, “<strong>Dance</strong> ’Til You Drop Party”, Elegance in <strong>Dance</strong> Studio, Info 885-0108, 8967 Kingsridge Dr., 9:00 pm until , $8 per<br />

person, carry-in.<br />

Fri. June 24, 2005, Bernice DuBro <strong>Dance</strong> Studio <strong>Dance</strong>, Info 435-9099, $6 per person, St Marks Church Social Hall, 456 Woodman Drive,<br />

<strong>Dayton</strong>, open to everyone, refreshments included, 8-10:30 pm., music by John Bramhall.<br />

Sat. June 25, 2005, Swing ‘n’ Sway <strong>Dance</strong> Club, Info 879-4478, $7 member, $10 guest, Arbor Hall, <strong>Dayton</strong>,<br />

8-11 pm, Jack Yaus, DJ.<br />

Columbus <strong>Dance</strong> Information: For information regarding dance events in the Columbus, OH area, please e-mail hender7@waynet.net.<br />

Note: All information is provided as a service to the reader. Although printed information is believed to be correct at printing time, plans change and the information is not always received prior to<br />

printing. The clubs, reporters, and editor are not liable for any error(s) or omission(s).<br />

Volume 9, Issue 5, Page 7 May 2005


<strong>Dayton</strong> Area <strong>Ballroom</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> News<br />

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