Classic Dance Club


August 2003 Newsletter


Welcome Everyone!

Another hot summer is drawing to a close and a new dance season is upon us. Your CDC executive is looking forward to continuing the tradition of another great year of fun, socializing, and dancing.

Pre-registration and Membership Fees

Please note that memberships expire on August 31, 2003. Pre-registration forms (enclosed) and payment must be received by midnight on Friday, September 12, 2003 to be eligible for the ``Early-Bird Draw'' for two Free Admissions. Yearly membership fees remain at $25 per person. Admission Rates for Regular Dance Events remain at $12 for members and $17 for non-members. Membership Cards will be available for pickup at the dances.

Dance Dates

Our 2003-2004 Dance Dates are currently the following:

To start off the year, your Social Committee has decided on a ``Movie'' Theme (complete with music, popcorn, and soda pop!) for the September 19th dance. We encourage you to use your imagination and dress up as your favourite movie idol/character to help set the mood. The Lesson will be Jive, so bring your energy too!

The Procrastinator's New Year's Ball held last January was a huge success so we will be hosting another one on January 2, 2004.

Music Committee

New music has been added to the CDC Music Library during the summer. We would like to thank everyone who contributed. If anyone has CDs which you are willing to share, please talk to Garry or any member of the Executive. Your help is appreciated.

President's Address

As we begin our nineteenth year, it gives me immense pleasure to see that, with the endeavours of a very busy, capable and enthusiastic TEAM, the ``dance experience'' continues.

Despite the weather being uncooperative for our Annual Ball held in April, many of you came out to support the event. I would again like to thank everyone who helped or performed. Keep in mind that we will have another Showcase on April 2, 2004 in case you would like to join in the fun!

On a more personal note, while holidaying in Quebec, Garry and I were fortunate to attend one day of events at Dance Sport Montreal hosted by former Canadian Dance Champions Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux, whom some of you have seen, either on PBS, or at Dion's Showcase last year. We especially enjoyed the quality of the dancing and the well organized event. The music, the floor, and the enthusiasm were superlative! Hopefully, we can impart some of that feeling to you this coming year. To my incredibly wonderful TEAM - Hugs & Thanks for another fabulous year!

Yours for the love of DANCE,

Lisa R.

Other Dance Functions

U. of S. Ballroom Dancing Club: Registration for the 2003--2004 season is taking place between September 4 and September 11, 2003. Phone the U. of S. Club at 652-2575 for more information or visit their . The BDC's Harvest Swing Dance is on October 24, 2003, and Mistletoes is on November 22, 2003.

Dance Dynamics: 2003 Moonlight & Roses on Saturday, October 4, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Professional Latin and Standard Show featuring Vladimir Kosarev and Maryana Kuchiyerskaya (Rochester, N.Y.) Afternoon Tickets: $10. Evening Tickets: $58.85. Contact: 244-1441.

A Swing Dance Weekend with Doug Silton from Los Angeles is taking place on November 8 and 9, 2003. Two days of workshops on West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Carolina Shag. Classes are progressive from beginner through advanced. There is also a social and dance on Saturday, November 8. Space is limited, and there are early-bird discounts. Call 241-6873 or visit here for more information.

The Saskatoon Symphony presents ``The Orchid Ball'' on September 19, 2003 in the Adam Ballroom of the Bessborough Hotel. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., and dancing to the University of Saskatchewan House Band from 9:30 p.m. until Midnight. Tickets are $100 each. Tables of 8 are available (Tax receipt - $50 per ticket). To order tickets call 665-6414.

Happy Dancing!