• September 20, 2008 (Nightclub 2-step)
• October 18, 2008 (Gala at the Air Zoo)
• November 15, 2008 (Hustle)
• December 13, 2008 (Waltz)
• January 17, 2009 (Foxtrot)
• February 21, 2009 (Country 2 Step)
• March 21, 2009 (Cha Cha)
• April 18, 2009 (Tango)
• May 16, 2009 (Rumba)

The best way to describe the event and its surrounding murals is to say you will feel as though you are ballroom dancing on a space ship orbiting the earth with windows all around looking down on the planet.

6-11pm: cash bar
7pm: dinner prepared and served by Radisson Hotel staff
8pm-midnight: dancing

A dance exhibition will be performed by Roger Thaxton and Carie Garrity, 2007 & 2008 USA Dance National Amateur Senior Championship Finalists.

A professional photographer will be available to take your portraits.
Music provided by DJ Guy.
Black Tie Optional
(suit or party dress appropriate)
See our Gala web page below for more details.

Just call around to your friends and tell them to make a reservation. Don't forget to check off the box on the form that says you want a singles table.

Forrest Vance, 7 time undefeated U.S. rhythm champion, is coming to Bolero's Dance School. He will be giving three group lessons as well as coaching. Everyone invited. October 21,22, & 23.

Halloween Party Saturday October 25 7-10pm with costume contest.

Halloween Party Wednesday October 29 with special group class 7:30-10pm.

Ballroom dancing every Saturday from 7-10pm
$10 before 8:30 $15 after.

Give us a call to get started 269-321-0775 or check out our website for the schedule.

Open to the public; singles and couples welcome. Season Pass - All nine dances for $90; Snowbird Pass - Any six dances for $75. Day pass $15; spectator $5. Free parking.

Call 269-720-0790 or click the link below.

LIVE ON STAGE FROM 7:00 TO 10:00 pm - Murphy's Law "Kevin Murphy at his best"
Every 3rd Sunday of the month: The Rhythm Section Jazz Band "A 10 piece big band sound"

Dinner/Drinks/Dancing

5760 West River Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49306
131 north to the West River exit, turn left
go 2.5 miles turn right into our drive.

PHONE: (616) 363-5104

OCTOBER 2nd Thursday dance DEMO of all classes offered 7pm FREE

OCTOBER 16th, 23rd, 30th Thursdays as follows (no class on the 9th)

7pm-8pm Latin Exercise Class: move to the rhythm of Latin music,learn Latin steps for exercise & fun, work on salsa/mambo/meringue/samba/rumba/cha cha,

8:15pm-9:15pm Latin Dance Class: NO partner necessary, learn to dance partner or no partner to Latin dances that are danced here in our community, salsa/mambo/samba/merengue/rumba/cha cha/tango

call or email for further details
269-317-2197 or [email protected]

Argentine Tango every Friday $10 students $8
Adult Hip Hop and Ballet classes
Beginners to Advanced Salsa classes Tues. and Thurs.
Oct. 30th Halloween Party, wear your favorite costume and win a prize.
Lesson & Dance only $10.

October 25th, SHOWCASE at 7 p.m..with dancing & refreshments.
November 8, Salsa Workshop 6 p.m.
Family Salsa Workshop at 7 p.m.

Please call 269 544-2420 or check the link below.

• Chicago Harvest Moon Ball Championship- October 17-19

For more information on these and other competition events, click on the link below:

This month's updates:

*The St Joseph Monday night dance will not start back up this month due to circumstances beyond their control.

*A dance spot for you Grand Rapids dancers to consider on Sundays is "Westwood at the Crossings". It has a large 23x32 hardwood floor. See their promo above.

*For you Kalamazoo dancers: The remodeled "Cheek", in Kalamazoo, is considering starting the Sunday Singles-Mingles back up again. We will keep you posted.

Visit our website below for more information.

Let us know if there are any changes to post on local dances. Just contact us at [email protected]

Central Michigan Chapter of USA Dance

Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, Michigan. Members $8.00, Non-members $12.00 and Students $5.00 Lesson at 7 pm, dancing from 8 - 11 pm. Our dances are held the third Saturday of the month (September thru May). However, there is NO SATURDAY DANCE IN OCTOBER.

www.usadance2037.org

Mid-Michigan Chapter of USA Dance

Call ahead for location near Midland MI
Friday, 7:00 p.m. Lesson with 8- 10:30 p.m. Dancing to music by our chapter DJ.
Admission is $5 USA Dance members; $10 Guests; $3 for students w/ ID
Refreshments and Lesson included with admission
For more information contact:Polly Boman 989-631-5166 or [email protected]

www.usadance2043.org

Northern Michigan Lights Chapter of USA Dance

Friday dancing 7:30-10:30 p.m. twice a month; Music provided by The Up North Swing Band (Karl Gilewicz 231-547-2858), a community based group of musicians dedicated to the preservation of Big Band Swing Music. Refreshments available for purchase. You may bring a beverage of your choice. Admission $8-members/$10-non-members/ $6-students. Rustic Ballroom in Walloon Lake. For more information call: Carl: 231-547-6271, Judy: 231-347-1426, Barb: 231-347-1658, or Mindy: 231-539- 7827.

http://dance.upnorth.net

South Bend Chapter of USA Dance

Join the South Bend Chapter of USA Dance every 3rd Sunday at the BK Club at 721 S. West St in Mishawaka at 3pm. We offer a complimentary dance lesson from 3:30 to 4:15 and then open dancing to CD quality music until 6:30. Refreshments are provided. Admission cost is $8/members, $10/non-members and $5 for students. Call Sandy at 574-289-1093 for more information or visit

http://usadancesb.tripod.com.

The benefits of joining USA Dance:

• Save money. Obtain a discounted admission rate at any chapter dance the USA,
• Subscription to the bi-monthly Amateur Dancer Magazine,
• Affordable competition admission rates to USA Dance championships,
• USA Dance website and 1-800 telephone number is available to obtain dance information for locations across the USA.
• Dance while traveling and enjoy the hospitality at any of the 150 chapters.

RECREATIONAL DANCE MEMBERSHIPS:

• Ballroom Dancer: A non- competitive dancer who continues to train to increase their skill. $35
• Social Dancer: An amateur dancer who does not compete. $25
• Social Youth: Dancer under age 19. $10
• Check the membership form for additional categories for Competitive Dancers and Dance Professionals and Organizers.

For more information on how to join or renew your USA Dance membership, click on the link below: