In this issue, scroll down:
1 Meet
Scott Schnee!
The song did it. (Which song inspires, gets you on your feet, takes you to where you've never been before... every single time
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Would you like free entry to the dance?
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Why you should become a Member of USA Dance!
(... the reasons are just irresistible!)
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LAST DANCE OF THE SEASON UNTIL AUGUST!
USA Dance Charlottesville
Saturday, April 27th
7:15-10 PM
SPRING FEVER DANCE
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The British & French fell madly in love with it in 1912. The Italians own it in 2013.
Now it's your turn.
International Ballroom Tango!
Make it your own
with Scott's sense of humor, clear instruction & kind approach!
Scott Schnee teaches a beginner lesson with an intermediate twist.
Saturday April 27th at 7:15 PM! Fabulous music 8-10 PM! (sketch by Rosy Noguchi)
*Watch for a great mix of popular tunes !
*It's our SPRING FEVER dance theme...
WEAR FLOWERS!...flower prints, Hawaiian shirts, boutonnières, flower ties, flowers in your hair, a rose between your teeth..!
* Don't miss our two mixers & announced Ladies' Choice dances!
For an unbeatable evening of fun and music among friends new and old, join us! General Admission is $12, USA Dance members pay $9, students $6. Enjoy the beautiful ballroom at Unity Church with ample and easy parking (2825 Hydraulic Circle, Charlottesville, near Albemarle High School).
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 Scott grew up in the suburbs of NYC. That is to say he never *really* grew up... but that's where he legally became an adult. The NY foods that he likes a lot and misses out on here are knishes and black & white cookies. His wife, Corey, has learned to make good black & white cookies, so he's hopeful that they can learn to make knishes too. A fun fact about Scott is that he was a co-founder of the Columbia University ballroom dance team!
How did you get into the dancing world and what is it about dancing that keeps you in it?
I got into dancing because my first girlfriend threatened to dance with someone else if I wouldn't dance with her. Dancing feels great!
Do you have a favorite song and if so, why is it a favorite?
My favorite ballroom song is "Come Away with Me" by Norah Jones. I think it's a beautiful waltz and it was the "first dance" song at my wedding.
What is the most important thing to know about dancing, for any dancer?
Dancing is a conversation. Both leaders and followers have to remember to speak clearly and listen.
Do you have a recent favorite book?
I'm a big fan of the "Game of Thrones" book series by American author George R. R. Martin. I like that Game of Thrones has a fast pace, a willingness to jettison major characters, and an rich fantasy world.
What do you like to do in your non-dancing spare time?
I spend a lot of my non-dancing free time watching professional (American) football. |
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2) Which song is it that makes YOU fall in love with ballroom, latin or swing dancing every time? Tell us: we want to play the song for you on our dance floor this year!
You know what I'm talking about... the song that makes your feet move, your heart soar, your body come alive! The one that makes you fall in love, utterly or almost, with your partner, for just that moment? Which is yours? Email us: we want to know 1) the name of the song, 2) the artist, and 3) the dance you like to dance to it! We want to add it to our playlist for you!
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| 3) Get into the dance FREE!
If you are a USA Dance Member, volunteer at the front desk for half an hour and you get into the dance free! You'd be greeting friends as they arrive, helping them to sign in, giving your feet/knee/hip a break, and all the while watching fabulous dancing on the floor! Thank you for your support! Check in to see slot availability when you arrive.
(NOTE: this opportunity is available on a dance by dance basis as slots become available at the discretion of and subject to the approval of USA Dance Board members.)
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4) Why you should become a Member of USA Dance!
~Instead of $12, you pay only $9 at each dance
(for a possible savings of up to $27 each year)!
~Your membership card gives you membership rates at any other USA Dance you attend across the region or nation, not just ours.
~At our local chapter, volunteering at the front desk (when slots are available, subject to the board's discretion) gains free admission to the dance.
~You support a non-profit organization that welcomes all ballroom dancers from throughout the area, regardless of where/whether they have taken lessons.
~All members receive a subscription to the national organization's exciting bimonthly magazine, American Dancer. Members can use free Dancemart classified advertising in American Dancer magazine to sell personal costumes, shoes etc. or search for a partner. See magazine for details.
~There are several categories of membership; a common one is Social Adult Dancer Membership, at $25 per year.
~For more information or to sign up, ask at our front desk at the next dance, or visit our
USA Dance Charlottesville website
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