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April 2017 Line of Dance Vol 31 Issue 4 News from the Richmond and Tri-Cities Chapters of USA Dance, Inc Richmond and Tri-Cities USA Dance Chapter Dances Saturday Richmond Chapter First Saturday Dance. Brookland Middle School, 9200 Lydell Dr. 7:30-8:20pm West Coast Swing Apr 1 lesson with David Headly. Dancing 8:20-10:30. Music by Doug McRae. Saturday Apr 8 Tri-Cities Chapter Dance, Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3701 Conduit Rd. Colonial Heights.7pm Very Beginner Waltz/Rumba lesson w/Dale Smith. 7:30-8:15pm Waltz lesson by Phyllis. 8:15-10:30pm Social Dancing to music by Doug McRae Saturday Richmond Chapter Dance, Deep Run Recreation Center, 9910 Ridgefield Parkway. 7:30-8:20pm Viennese Waltz Apr 15 lesson by Phyllis Harris. . Dancing 8:20-10:30pm. Music by Bill Irwin The Richmond Chapter of USA Dance, Inc. holds dances on the first Saturday of each month at Brookland Middle School and the third Saturday at Deep Run Recreation Center. Richmond Chapter only:Member admission: Adults $5, Students w/ID & Social Youth-free. Nonmember admission: Adults $8, Student (with valid ID) & Youth $3; No children under 8 years admitted to any Richmond Chapter dance. The Tri-Cities Chapter holds a dance on the Second Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights Tri-Cities admissions - members $6; nonmembers/guests $10;student w/ID $4 FOR DIRECTIONS TO CHAPTER DANCES OR OTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: RICHMOND USA DANCE PHONE: 804-447-0175; EMAIL: [email protected] WEB:USADANCERICHMOND.ORG Tri-Ciities USA Dance Phone: 804-452-1452; EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: USADANCETRICITIESVA.ORG President's Corner March was another good month for dancing in the RVA. While the weather was pretty much a roller coaster ride between record highs and typical cold, the dancing was constant. We certainly appreciate the support of our members who attend regularly and the encouragement of others who are discovering what we bring to the table as a ballroom dance option. We had another good turnout of close to 70 at Brookland for our First Saturday dance in March. John Holcomb returned to complete a challenging, but fun Hustle pattern that he started in February. There were close to 50 in his class and most of them mastered the moves and used them all evening when he played Hustles. John does a great job as deejay and had a lot of new music that evening for our dancing pleasure. He also wowed the crowd with a Hustle exhibition with Corinne Casper. They were dance partners at one point and it looked like they had not lost a beat in the interim. It was nice having John back in our instructor rotation and we hope to see him back again soon. This month we are pleased to welcome David Headly back to Brookland for the first of two West Coast Swing lessons. David is a popular instructor at Rigby’s Jig and it is always a treat to have him come teach for us. This will be a great chance to pick up some new moves for your West Coast and to add some styling to your dance. David is one of the best at teaching in our area and Doug McRae is returning to deejay for us so you do not want to miss this one! The Third Saturday Dance at Deep Run in March was another great evening of dance. Exactly 100 dancers showed up to take advantage of this beautiful venue and to enjoy the wonderful dance mix played by DJ Bill Irwin. It all kicked off with a sultry Bolero lesson with instructor Edwin Roa, who drove in from Charlottesville to teach our class. Edwin and his partner taught a new pattern and added great footwork and styling tips to enhance everyone’s Latin dancing. They also performed a beautiful Rumba/Bolero number for our appreciative crowd. This was the first of two Bolero lessons that Edwin will be teaching for us, but the second one will have to wait as this month, Phyllis Harris will be teaching a Viennese Waltz lesson at the beginning of the Deep Run dance. Phyllis is one of our chapter’s most popular instructors and will teach you enough VW that you will want to get out there on the floor whenever one is played. And speaking of waltz… The Rigby’s Jig Formation Team performed a beautiful Waltz formation for us at intermission that evening. They performed a routine that they recently presented at the “Dancing with the Richmond Stars” fundraiser. It was wonderful and they looked marvelous. RJ is now offering weekly formation dancing classes, so check out their calendar inside for details. We ended the month of March with a week of classroom instruction for the cadets in the Navy JROTC program at James River High School to help them prepare for their first-ever Military Ball on the 25 th . Phyllis Harris and a number of volunteers from our Chapter taught 15 classes that week. As with most youth classes, it started slow, with cadets reluctant to put themselves out there as dancers. However, with Phyllis’ fun instruction and the enthusiasm of our volunteers, in no time each class became a success in teaching Hustle, Merengue, and Bachata. The cadets were polite, attentive, and respectful of our team and we could see how much fun they were having learning partner dancing. After the lessons, a number of additional cadets decided to attend the Ball on March 25. The dance was for JROTC programs from five Chesterfield County schools and the JRHS cadets were the only ones who were really “dancing” that evening! We want to thank Phyllis and ALL of the volunteers who made this possible. See you on the dance floor! Phil
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April 2017 Line of DanceVol 31 Issue 4
News from the Richmond and Tri-Cities Chapters of USA Dance, Inc
Richmond and Tri-Cities USA Dance Chapter Dances Saturday Richmond Chapter First Saturday Dance. Brookland Middle School, 9200 Lydell Dr. 7:30-8:20pm West Coast Swing
Apr 1 lesson with David Headly. Dancing 8:20-10:30. Music by Doug McRae.
Saturday Apr 8
Tri-Cities Chapter Dance, Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3701 Conduit Rd. Colonial Heights.7pm Very Beginner Waltz/Rumba lesson w/Dale Smith. 7:30-8:15pm Waltz lesson by Phyllis. 8:15-10:30pm Social Dancing to music by Doug McRae
Saturday Richmond Chapter Dance, Deep Run Recreation Center, 9910 Ridgefield Parkway. 7:30-8:20pm Viennese Waltz Apr 15 lesson by Phyllis Harris. . Dancing 8:20-10:30pm. Music by Bill Irwin
The Richmond Chapter of USA Dance, Inc. holds dances on the first Saturday of each month at Brookland Middle School and the third Saturday at Deep Run Recreation Center. Richmond Chapter only:Member admission: Adults $5, Students w/ID & Social Youth-free.
Nonmember admission: Adults $8, Student (with valid ID) & Youth $3; No children under 8 years admitted to any Richmond Chapter dance. The Tri-Cities Chapter holds a dance on the Second Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights
Tri-Cities admissions - members $6; nonmembers/guests $10;student w/ID $4
FOR DIRECTIONS TO CHAPTER DANCES OR OTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
RICHMOND USA DANCE PHONE: 804-447-0175; EMAIL: [email protected] WEB:USADANCERICHMOND.ORG Tri-Ciities USA Dance Phone: 804-452-1452; EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: USADANCETRICITIESVA.ORG
President's Corner March was another good month for dancing in the RVA. While the weather was pretty much a roller coaster ride between record highs and typical cold, the dancing was constant. We certainly appreciate the support of our members who attend regularly and the encouragement of others who are discovering what we bring to the table as a ballroom dance option.
We had another good turnout of close to 70 at Brookland for our First Saturday dance in March. John Holcomb returned to complete a challenging, but fun Hustle pattern that he started in February. There were close to 50 in his class and most of them mastered the moves and used them all evening when he played Hustles. John does a great job as deejay and had a lot of new music that evening for our dancing pleasure. He also wowed the crowd with a Hustle exhibition with Corinne Casper. They were dance partners at one point and it looked like they had not lost a beat in the interim. It was nice having John back in our instructor rotation and we hope to see him back again soon. This month we are pleased to welcome David Headly back to Brookland for the first of two West Coast Swing lessons. David is a popular instructor at Rigby’s Jig and it is always a treat to have him come teach for us. This will be a great chance to pick up some new moves for your West Coast and to add some styling to your dance. David is one of the best at teaching in our area and Doug McRae is returning to deejay for us so you do not want to miss this one!
The Third Saturday Dance at Deep Run in March was another great evening of dance. Exactly 100 dancers showed up to take advantage of this beautiful venue and to enjoy the wonderful dance mix played by DJ Bill Irwin. It all kicked off with a sultry Bolero lesson with instructor Edwin Roa, who drove in from Charlottesville to teach our class. Edwin and his partner taught a new pattern and added great footwork and styling tips to enhance everyone’s Latin dancing. They also performed a beautiful
Rumba/Bolero number for our appreciative crowd. This was the first of two Bolero lessons that Edwin will be teaching for us, but the second one will have to wait as this month, Phyllis Harris will be teaching a Viennese Waltz lesson at the beginning of the Deep Run dance. Phyllis is one of our chapter’s most popular instructors and will teach you enough VW that you will want to get out there on the floor whenever one is played. And speaking of waltz… The Rigby’s Jig Formation Team performed a beautiful Waltz formation for us at intermission that evening. They performed a routine that they recently presented at the “Dancing with the Richmond Stars” fundraiser. It was wonderful and they looked marvelous. RJ is now offering weekly formation dancing classes, so check out their calendar inside for details.
We ended the month of March with a week of classroom instruction for the cadets in the Navy JROTC program at James River High School to help them prepare for their first-ever Military Ball on the 25th. Phyllis Harris and a number of volunteers from our Chapter taught 15 classes that week. As with most youth classes, it started slow, with cadets reluctant to put themselves out there as dancers. However, with Phyllis’ fun instruction and the enthusiasm of our volunteers, in no time each class became a success in teaching Hustle, Merengue, and Bachata. The cadets were polite, attentive, and respectful of our team and we could see how much fun they were having learning partner dancing. After the lessons, a number of additional cadets decided to attend the Ball on March 25. The dance was for JROTC programs from five ChesterfieldCounty schools and the JRHS cadets were the only ones who were really “dancing” that evening! We want to thank Phyllis and ALL of the volunteers who made this possible.
See you on the dance floor! Phil
April 2017
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(804) 673-3326
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
c 7:30p First Saturday Swing – hosted by Catherine Farmer
USA Dance at Brookland MS – 7:30
2 1:30p Private Tango Group Phyllis Sun Evening Dance 7-9p (Ballroom Mix)
3 Salsa Classes with Gio 7p Salsa Level 1 (1 of 4) 4 Week Progressive series 8p Salsa Level 2 (1 of 4) 4 Week Progressive Series
4 5 – 8:30p Private Lessons 8:30p A Tango With Barry & Ann
5 6p New Class! Adv Beg/Interm Cha Cha Phyllis 7p West Coast Wednesday – Level 1&2 with Ashley 8p WCS Dance & Practice
6 6:45 NEW! - Dance 2 Fit - Nicole D 8p Jazz Dance -Nicole O (Moved for April)
7 Michael Strahan’s 6p Master Workshop 7p Show Class 8p Adv Beg/Int – NC2 Ruth 8:30p Dance Party
8 7:30pm 2nd Saturday Swing – hosted by Andy and Rita – The Usual Suspects
9 5:30 East Coast Swing – Phyl & Dave
Sun Evening Dance 7-9p (California Mix)
10 Salsa Classes with Gio 7p Salsa Level 1 (2 of 4) 4 Week Progressive series 8p Salsa Level 2 (2 of 4) 4 Week Progressive Series
11 5 – 8:30p Private Lessons 8:30p A Tango Practica Hosts Barry & Ann
12 6p New Class! Adv Beg/Interm Cha Cha Phyllis 7p West Coast Wednesday – Level 1&2 with Ashley 8p WCS Dance & Practice
13 6:45 NEW! - Dance 2 Fit - Nicole D 8p Jazz Dance - Nicole O (Moved for April)
14 Michael Strahan’s 6p Master Workshop 7p Show Class 8p Adv Beg/Int – Waltz Michael Strahan 8:30p Dance Party
15 7:30pm RVA Rent Party! hosted by Richmond Lindy Exchange! USA Dance at Deep Run – 7:30
16 Happy Easter!
NO DANCE TONIGHT
17 Salsa Classes with Gio 7p Salsa Level 1 (3 of 4) 4 Week Progressive series 8p Salsa Level 2 (3 of 4) 4 Week Progressive Series
18 5 – 8:30p Private Lessons 8:30p A Tango With Barry & Ann
19 6p New Class! Adv Beg/Interm Cha Cha Phyllis 7p West Coast Wednesday – Level 1&2 with Ashley 8p WCS Dance & Practice
20 6:45 NEW! - Dance 2 Fit - Nicole D 8p Jazz Dance- Nicole O (Moved for April)
21 Michael Strahan’s 6p Master Workshop 7p Show Class 8p Adv Beg/Int – Cha Cha Mike Recant 8:30p Dance Party
22
23
5:30 Quick Step - Review and Refresh – Phyl & Dave
Sun Evening Dance 7-9p (Country & Ballroom Mix)
24 Salsa Classes with Gio 7p Salsa Level 1 (4 of 4) 4 Week Progressive series 8p Salsa Level 2 (4 of 4) 4 Week Progressive Series
25 5 – 8:30p Private Lessons 8:30p A Tango Practica Hosts Barry & Ann
26 6p New Class! Adv Beg/Interm Cha Cha Phyllis7p West Coast Wednesday – Level 1&2 with Ashley 8p WCS Dance & Practice
27
6:45 NEW! - Dance 2 Fit
- Nicole D
8p Jazz Dance- Nicole O (Moved for April)
28 Michael Strahan’s 6p Master Workshop 7p Show Class 8p Adv Beg/Int – Rumba Ruth 8:30p Dance Party
29
30 Sun Evening Dance 7-9p (DJ’s Choice)
Dancers! There are a lot of changes in the April classes and schedules. Both the level one and two Salsa
classes are serial classes. There is no Wednesday night beginner class in April to allow for the West Coast Swing class. Wed night Jazz is on Thursday this month. There is an advanced beginner/intermediate class
on Wednesday at 6pm. Make sure you check the calendar for your favorite classes.
Richmond Board Members
PHIL SISK, PRESIDENT 447-0175; [email protected]
KAREN ANDERSON, VICE PRESIDENT [email protected]
MARGIL COYNER, DIRECTOR AT LARGE 346-4629 [email protected]
BRUCE RIPLEY, TREASURER 379-7288; [email protected]
LEE CHASE, SECRETARY 741-7067; [email protected]
DIANA DONALD, DIRECTOR AT LARGE 503-0230 [email protected]
GINNY ENGLER, NEWSLETTER EDITOR 744-3608; [email protected]
CONNIE NELMS, DIRECTOR AT LARGE 337-6164; [email protected]
GABE PASCARELLA,DIRECTOR AT LARGE 379-2810; [email protected]
RICHMOND WEBSITE www.usadancerichmond.org
NATIONAL WEBSITE www.usadance.org
Renewals Richmond Chapter
Paul Clemmer Sheila Clemmer Dale Kitts Sheryl Robinson Sandra Shiflett Joyce Thompson Troy Tyree Cara Wallo Rosemary Wilkinson William Wilkinson Karen Willis
Tri Cities
William Haydt Diane Long Zenen Limbo-Perez Dominador Perez Leonisa Stiles Melody Stone
NewRichmond Chapter
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Current Richmond policy gives "first timers" at our dances free admission. So bring a friend or 2 and let them be our guest.
REMEMBER - Richmond members get into 1 free dance during their
birthday month (with the exception of the Holiday Dance)
John Holcomb and Corinne Casper demo a Hustle
Birthdays Richmond Chapter
4/7 Andrew McNamara 4/9 Ed Griggs 4/9 Carl Monfalcone 4/10 Phil Sisk 4/13 George Green 4/18 Robert Cosby 4/20 Vivian Whitaker 4/25 Carol Yorgey 4/30 Debby Lamb
Tri Cities
4/2 Edith Lanning 4/12 Zenen Limbo-Perez 4/27 Diane Long 4/28 William Gandel
Don’t forget to check out videos of our demos and lessons on the
chapter website: www.usadancerichmond.org We thank Larry Brown for
sharing with us
Richmond has a youth scholarship program. Check out our website and click
on the Scholarship link
Tri-Cities Board Members
RUTH WILBOURNE, PRESIDENT 804-452-1452; [email protected]
SHARON DUNN, VICE PRESIDENT 804-721-4904; [email protected]
MELODY STONE, TREASURER 804-745-5568; [email protected]
BILL GANDEL, SECRETARY 804-452-1452; [email protected]
JAIME PENNINGTON, DIRECTOR AT LARGE 804-720-6144; [email protected]
Contributing Editor RUTH WILBOURNE [email protected]
TRI-CITIES WEBSITE www.usadancetricitiesva.
Tri-Cities News by Ruth Wilbourne
Happy Easter It was a cold, cold night for our St. Patrick’s Day dance, but the dancers braved the low temperature and came to dance to a lot of good music by Jerry Scaglione. We didn’t dance the Irish Jig, but Amy Hontos got us dancing the Cha Cha. She taught the basic steps and included the more advanced Butterfly step. Everyone seemed to catch on pretty quickly as those steps were seen being danced after the lesson was over. Later in the evening Amy and Tri-Cities member Linda Harper entertained us with a “fun” Jive routine to Meghan Trainor’s “Dear Future Husband”. It was fun to watch them dance to that lively music in their “wedding” costumes.
Phyllis Harris will be teaching Waltz at our April 8th dance. We are looking forward to having Phyllis back. She is an excellent instructor and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Doug McRae will be playing the music. Doug does a fine job, and we always look forward to dancing to his playlist. Tri-Cities member Bill Gandel taught the basic steps in Waltz, Foxtrot and East Coast Swing to an enthusiastic group at the Prince George Parks and Recreation Department in March. Although this was not sponsored by USA Dance, he did promote the organization and gave out literature about the Tri-Cities Chapter and the National organization. Bill has been teaching a beginner class at the Parks and Recreation Department for the past 11 years.
See you on April 8th, and hopefully, Spring will have arrived for sure. Dancing Feet are Happy Feet!
USA DANCE TRI-CITIES CHAPTER #6060 -` 2017 DANCE & DJ SCHEDULE
MONTH DANCE INSTRUCTOR DJ
April 8, 2017 Waltz Phyllis Harris Doug McRae
May 13, 2017 Tango Black & White Theme
Glen Lovelace Randy Goodfellow
June 10,2017 Tango Glen Lovelace Mike Recant
July 8, 2017 Country Two-Step, Country-Western Theme
Penny Jesmer Jerry Scaglione
August 12, 2017 Country Two-Step Penny Jesmer Mike Recant
September 9, 2017 East Coast Swing Football Jersey Theme
David Headly Doug McRae
October 14, 2017 East Coast Swing Disco Theme
David Headly Randy Goodfellow
November 11, 2017 Salsa, Honor our Military Theme
Phyllis Harris Jerry Scaglione
December 9, 2017 Chapter 20th Anniversary Holiday Dance
NO LESSON
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Simply Ballroom Dance Studio - April 2017
3549 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 276-3343 www.simplyballroomva.com
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pricing: Group Classes: $8.00/person ($6/students)
Thursday class: $10/person 10-Class Card: $70
Friday class/party: $12.00/person ($10/students) Classes marked ** pre-enrollment only
1 9am Ballroom Boogie 10am Adult Ballet** 1:00pm Beginner Cha Cha & Rumba 2:00pm Intermediate Foxtrot 1 of 2
2
3 7:30pm Beginner Tango & Waltz
4 7-9pm DVIDA Ballroom Instructor Training Pre-enrollment only. Class meets Tues & Sat**
5 11am Parkinson's Dance 6:30pm Line Dance 7:30pm Variety Class Mambo 2 of 2 8:15pm Intermediate Swing 1 of 2
6 9am Ballroom Boogie 11am Line Dance** No Evening Group Classes – Setup for Competition
7 River City Ballroom Dance Competition Welcome Party ** RSVP ONLY (804) 276-3343
8 River City Ballroom Dance Competition ** RSVP ONLY (804) 276-3343
9
10 7:30pm Beginner Foxtrot & Swing
11 7-9pm DVIDA Ballroom Instructor Training Pre-enrollment only. Class meets Tues & Sat**
12 11am Parkinson's Dance 6:30pm Line Dance 7:30pm Variety Class West Coast Swing 1 of 2 8:15pm Intermediate Swing 2 of 2
13 9am Ballroom Boogie 11am Line Dance** 8:00pm Salsa 1 of 3
14 7:15pm Bachata 1 of 2 8:00pm Party Includes Tango Lesson
15 9am Ballroom Boogie 10am Adult Ballet** 1:00pm Beginner Tango & Waltz 2:00pm Intermediate Foxtrot 2 of 2
16 Happy Easter!
17 7:30pm Beginner Cha Cha & Rumba
18 7-9pm DVIDA Ballroom Instructor Training
Pre-enrollment only. Class meets
Tues & Sat*
19 11am Parkinson's Dance 6:30pm Line Dance 7:30pm Variety Class West Coast Swing 2 of 2 8:15pm Intermediate Foxtrot 1 of 2
20 9am Ballroom Boogie 8:00pm Salsa 2 of 3
21 7:15pm Bachata 2 of 2 8:00pm Party Includes Cha Cha Lesson
22 9am Ballroom Boogie 10am Adult Ballet** 1:00pm Beginner Foxtrot & Swing 2:00pm Intermediate Waltz 1 of 2
23
24 7:30pm Beginner Tango & Waltz
25 7-9pm DVIDA Ballroom Instructor Training Pre-enrollment only. Class meets Tues & Sat*
26 11am Parkinson's Dance 6:30pm Line Dance 7:30pm Variety Class Nightclub 2-Step 1 of 2 8:15pm Intermediate Foxtrot 2 of 2
27 9am Ballroom Boogie 8:00pm Salsa 3 of 3
28 7:15pm Nightclub 2-Step 8:00pm Party Includes Waltz Lesson
29 9am Ballroom Boogie 10am Adult Ballet** 1:00pm Beginner Cha Cha & Rumba 2:00pm Intermediate Waltz 2 of 2
April Special Events: River City Ballroom Dance Competition – We are sold out!! If you are still interested in coming, please call the studio (804) 276-3343 and we can put you on the list in case we have a cancellation. We are at capacity now with 130 in attendance!! Salsa Series – 3 week salsa series begins Thursday, April 13th at 8pm. $10/person per class, free for monthly members. Each class builds on previous week's instruction. Wednesday Variety Class – This month's Wednesday Variety class features West Coast Swing and Nightclub 2-step. $8/person per class, free for monthly members. Bachata Series – Cliff Knittel will offer a 2 week intermediate Bachata series on Fridays April 14 and 21. We will still offer a separate beginner level on each Friday. $8/person per class, free for monthly members.
Member of the Month by Shirlene Howard
Winfree Segal LOD: Winfree, we met at a dance studio and I later saw you on your job at the Tuckahoe Library. Some people think of libraries as places without much excitement, but I bet you have some very interesting stories about your job. What is the most unusual incident you’ve ever had while working?
Well some of my library stories are perhaps better left unsaid!
We do have some patrons with unusual requests. For example, one person has been calling daily for the past 12 plus years to have three horoscopes read to him, although he tells us he doesn’t believe in them. Sometimes as we read them other people are waiting and when we get off the phone they look at us in a bemused way…
Another patron has been calling for years to ask about news of Whitney Houston. While Houston was alive we’d look up stories and read them to her. You might perhaps see us roll our eyes during these phone calls, but when Houston died there was a simultaneous reaction of sympathy for this patron among all of the librarians in the county system. Then we didn’t hear from this patron for over a year. Eventually she started calling about Bobbi Christina and now she is back to calling about Houston but it’s difficult to find out much new information on someone who’s deceased!
LOD: How long have you been in this field? Have you pursued other careers in the past?
I did some career testing at the University of Richmond and librarian was a high match of job satisfaction for me, so I began working at the VCU library part time and taking classes. Before that I was working part time in the areas of child support policy and adoptions and, of course, raising my three children. I knew that as they got older I wanted something different for full time work.
LOD: Are you a native of Richmond? If not, where were you born and where else have you lived?
I was born and raised in Warrenton, VA, one of those places where you think it is boring to grow up but then look back on fondly. I lived in Denmark while in college and worked one summer at Glacier National Park. After graduating and working in Richmond for a couple of years, I went to Florida for graduate school.
My family has relatives on one side going back to the 1600’s in New Kent County and on the other to 1700’s in Hanover County, so I joke that I haven’t gone far from my roots in the last 350 years or so.
LOD: As a child, what was your favorite pastime?
I liked reading (no surprise there) and riding horses.
LOD: You’ve told me you’re preparing for your daughter’s wedding. Where does she live and when is the wedding?
My daughter lives in Arlington and the wedding is Labor Day weekend this year here in Richmond.
LOD: Do you have other family? Where do they live?
I have a brother and sister-in-law who live here in town and two sons. My second son lives in Arlington also and some of you have kindly let me show off pictures of his baby girl, my first grandchild. My older son lives in northern Virginia as well.
LOD: What motivated you to start ballroom dancing?
My son Jeff was being married in DC and they advised me that I would be doing a foxtrot with him at the wedding. I tried successfully to put it out of my mind for quite a while, but three weeks before the wedding I realized it would happen and I called Lynn at the Dance Space with a cry for help. Lynn found me a teacher. Then one afternoon after a lesson he suggested that I visit the USA dance at Deep Run; when I came down those steps everyone was waltzing. I thought it was so beautiful and I became hooked.
LOD: What are your favorite dances?
Waltz for the elegance, foxtrot for the Frank Sinatra type music and rumba because it’s slower and I have a chance of keeping up.
LOD: Have you set some dance goals? What are they?
My general goal is to keep improving and to be a better follower. This year I would like to learn a basic
bachata since it is a favorite dance of my daughter’s future in-laws; they are from Bolivia and have dance parties at their house all the time.
LOD: Most of us have had embarrassing or funny moments on the dance floor? Tell us about your “oops” moment.
At that first USA dance (after having only my second lesson that afternoon) Bill Irwin asked me to dance and quickly realized that we had to move off to the corner to get out of the line of dance.
LOD: Is there something on your bucket list you’d like to accomplish in the future?
Last year I accomplished a big goal when I took an eight-day rafting trip down the Colorado River through the length of the Grand Canyon. The rapids and views were amazing, the hiking was hard, and the camping was definitely rustic but wonderful. Here’s a side note. As I said earlier I worked at Glacier National Park one summer in college and later that same year went to Denmark for my junior year. I’ve kept up with people from both of those times ever since. I went on the Grand Canyon trip with the Glacier friend who I’d only seen once since then and have recently visited Denmark with my family to see the Danish friends. So my kids got to see where I lived during college. I had gone from Warrenton, a town of 5,000 to the capital of Denmark—quite a contrast.
LOD: Winfree, I know this is a very busy time for you as weddings take a lot of time and effort. It is very considerate of you to share your life with us. Our members are going to enjoy getting to know you better.
DJ Bill Irwin, wearing the Kelly Green
Connie Nelms always presents a festive table
Edwin Roa and his partner
performed a Rumba/Bolero
at Deep Run
2017 Richmond Lesson Schedule
BROOK- DEEP RUN LAND INSTRUCT DANCE DJ Instructor/Dance April 1
David Headly West Coast Swing Doug McRae Apr 15 Phyllis Harris/V. Waltz
May 6
David Headly West Coast Swing Doug McRae May 20 - (POT LUCK) Phyllis H/Quickstep
June 3
Brian Westerlund
Cha Cha
Brian
June 17 Phyllis H/Quickstep
July 1 (wear Red, White & blue)
Alan Hedgpeth
Waltz
Alan
July 15 Bill Irwin/Night Club 2 Step
Aug 5 (at Rigby’s Jig)
Eleanor
Am. Tango
Studio
Aug 19 Bill Irwin/Night Club 2 Step
Sept 2 (at Rigby’s Jig)
Eleanor
Am. Tango
Studio
Sept 16-NBDW Edwin Roa/Bolero
Oct 7
Brian Westerlund
Cha Cha
Brian
Oct 21 Marvin Simms/Foxtrot
(Costumes) Nov 4
Michael Strahan
Foxtrot
Mike Recant
Nov 18 - (POT LUCK and HONOR VETS)
Veronica Nugent/Salsa Dec 2
Alan Hedgpeth
Waltz
Alan
Dec 16 Holiday Dance
DJ-Mike Recant
Rigby’s Jig new Formation Class performed a graceful Waltz for us at Deep Run
" John Holcomb’s Hustle lesson Edwin Roa’s Bolero lesson ##
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$10 Dance Parties
$50 Membership
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT
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7:00 pm
Int/Adv Waltz
with Eleanor 1 of 3
1:00 pm
Open Dance Floor
7:00 pm
Beg. I Shag
with Nicole 3 of 3
8:00 pm
Beg. II Nite Club Two
Step with Marvin 3 of 3
7:00 pm
Line Dancing
with Lori 1 of 4
8:00 pm Yin Yoga with Kate
7:00 pm
Eleanor’s Formation
Class-Nite Club Two Step
6 of 9**
8:00 pm
Intro to East Coast Swing
with Eleanor 1 of 4
8:30pm-10:30pm
Dance Party!!!
Men’s Night – Men get in
FREE!!!!
8:00-10:00 pm
Members Only
Dance Party!
Yacht
Rock!
Hosted by Joe & Judy
Ashley!
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7:00 pm
Int/Adv Waltz
With Marvin (Sub for Eleanor) 2 of 3
1:00 pm
Open Dance Floor
7:00 pm
Beg. I Tango
with Nicole 1 of 3
8:00 pm
Beg. II Shag
with Marvin 1 of 3
7:00 pm
Line Dancing
with Lori 2 of 4
8:00 pm Yin Yoga with Kate
7:00 pm
Eleanor’s Formation
Class-Nite Club Two Step
7 of 9**(with Marvin)
8:00 pm
Intro to East Coast Swing
with Marvin (Sub for Eleanor) 2 of 4
8:30 pm-10:30 pm
Dance Party!
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7:00 pm
Int/Adv Waltz with Eleanor 3 of 3
1:00 pm
Open Dance Floor
7:00 pm
Beg. I Tango
with Nicole 2 of 3
8:00 pm
Beg. II Shag
with Marvin 2 of 3
7:00 pm
Line Dancing
with Lori 3 of 4
8:00 pm Yin Yoga with Kate
7:00 pm
Eleanor’s Formation
Class-Nite Club Two Step
8 of 9**
8:00 pm
Intro to East Coast Swing
with Eleanor 3 of 4
8:30 pm-10:30 pm
Dance Party-Ladies Night
with DJ Doug McRae
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beginner-Level II Lesson
with Robin Smith
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Social Dancing
“West Side
of Swing”
April Dance $10 for all attendees
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7:00 pm
Int/Adv Nite Club Two
Step with Eleanor 1 of 3
1:00 pm
Open Dance Floor
7:00 pm
Beg. I Tango
With Nicole 3 of 3
8:00 pm
Beg. II Shag
with Marvin 3 of 3
7:00 pm
Line Dancing
with Lori 4 of 4
8:00 pm Yin Yoga with Kate
7:00 pm
Eleanor’s Formation
Class-Nite Club Two Step
9 of 9**
8:00 pm
Intro to East Coast Swing
with Eleanor 4 of 4
8:30 pm-10:30 pm
Dance Party!!!
8:00-10:00 pm
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Hosted by David Headly!
**Please Note** Pre-registration was required for Eleanor’s Formation
classes on Thursdays at 7 pm. Please stop by the front
desk for information regarding the next Formation
series!
Line Dancing Schedule! April 5th: Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, “Two Step,” & “Good Times”
April 12th: “Pontoon” & “Fireball”
April 19th: “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” & “Footloose”
April 26th: “Better When I’m Dancing” & Cowboy Cha Cha
April 2017 DANCE CALENDAR
Date Organization/Event/Time Location Contact Admission/Band/Notes
4/1 Richmond Chapter dance. 7:30-8:20.WCS less w/ David Headly; dancing 8:20-10:30
Brookland Middle School 9200 Lydel Drive
Phil Sisk [email protected] DJ Doug McRae
4/1 Williamsburg USA Dance . 7:30p Samba less w/Marilen Crump. Party 8:30-10:30pm
Quarterpath Rec Center 202 Quarterpath Rd Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburgusadance.com Music by Bill Irwin
4/2 & 30
Sunday Evening Dance, ballroom mix. 7-9pm
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
$8 pp
4/5-26
NEW! Adv/Beg/Int Cha Cha, 6 p every Wed with Phyllis.
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
4/5-26
NEW! WCS with Ashley every Wed.7p lesson,8p dance & pract.
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
4/5-26
Line Dancing with Lori, 7-8. Tues. in April
Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
See calendar for dance schedule
4/6-27
Eleanor’s Formation Class, 7p every Thurs. Nite Club 2
Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
Pre-Registration Required
4/6-27
NEW! 6:45p Dance 2 Fit w/Nicole D.
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
4/6-27
Rigby’s Jig, Intro to ECS w/Eleanor, 8p. Thursdays Followed by dance party 8:30-10:30pm
Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
$10 per person
4/7-8 River City Ballroom Dance Competition
Simply Ballroom Dance Studio, 3549 Courthouse Rd Richmond, VA
(8040276-3343 rivercityballroomcomp.com
SOLD OUT-CALL TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST
4/8 Tri-Cities Chapter Dance, 7:30-8:15 Waltz lesson w/Phyllis Harris. 8:15-10:30pm Social dancing
Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3701 Conduit Rd., Col.Hgt
804-452-1452 [email protected] DJ Doug McRae
4/8 Rigby’s Jig Members Only “Yacht Rock” dance, 8-10pm.
Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
Hosted by Joe & Judy Ashley
4/9 Sunday Evening Dance; California Mix, 7-9pm
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
$8 pp
4/13,20,27
3 wk. Salsa series, 8p Simply Ballroom Dance Studio, 3549 Courthouse Rd
(804)276-3343 simplyballroomva.com
ea.class builds on prev. week’s instruction
4/14 & 21
2 week intermediate Bachata series, 7:15p with Cliff
Simply Ballroom Dance Studio, 3549 Courthouse Rd
(804)276-3343 simplyballroomva.com
$8 pp; free for members
4/15 Richmond Chapter Dance, 7:30-8:20pm V.Waltz lesson w/Phyllis Harris. Dancing 8:20-10:30pm
Deep Run Rec. Center 9910 Ridgefield Parkway
Phil Sisk [email protected] Music by Bill Irwin
4/15 Charlottesville Swing Dance Society. 7-8 Beg WCS w/Billy Northcutt, Dance 8-11
Ivy Creek United Methodist Church Charlottesville, VA
www.cvilleswingdance.net DJ’s – Billy & Jacen Northcutt
4/17 Richmond USA Dance Board Mtg. 6:00 pm.
9620 Evansway Lane Richmond
804-447-0175 [email protected]
Agenda items 24 hr. prior to meeting
4/22 West Side of Swing April Dance, 7-8p less w/Robin Smith. Dancing til 11p
Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
$10pp
4/22 Charlottesville USA Dance. 7-8 Country 2 Step less w/Keith Stremmel. Dancing 8-10:15p
Unity of Charlottesville Ballroom, 2725 Hydraulic Rd Charlottesville, VA
usadancecville.org [email protected]
genl adm -$13 USA Dance memb - $10 Students w/ID - $6
4/22 Tidewater Chapter USA Dance – 7:30 Waltz less w/Martin Smith; dancing til 10:30pm
Dancesport VA 5721 Arrowhead Drive Virginia Beach, Va
twcusadance.org 757-763-8101 DJ Walter Schultz
4/23 Quickstep Review & Refresh w/Phyllis and Dave, 5:30-6:30pm
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
4/23 Sun. eve. Country/Ballroom Mix, 7-9
The Dance Space 6004 West Broad St
804-673-3326 [email protected]
$8 pp.
4/29 Rigby’s Jig Spring Fling, 8-10p Rigby’s Jig 5470 West Broad St.
(804)864-2300 or www. RigbysJig.com
Hosted by David Headly
$5 lesson;$3 practice
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