Classic Dance Club

August 2004 Newsletter

Twenty Years of Dancing!

Welcome back to another fun-filled year of ballroom dance! This season marks the 20$^{th}$ anniversary of the club, and plans for a very special Anniversary Ball are already taking shape. Once again, your CDC executive looks forward to making this another very successful and enjoyable year of socializing and ballroom dance.

Pre-registration and Membership Fees

Please note that memberships expire on August 31, 2004. Pre-registration forms (enclosed) and payment must be received by midnight on Friday, September 10, 2004 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 2004-2005 Dance Dates are the following:

Friday, September 17, 2004. Lesson: Jive
Friday, October 1, 2004. Lesson: Waltz
Friday, November 5, 2004. Lesson: West-Coast Swing
Friday, December 3, 2004. Lesson: Fox Trot
Friday, January 7, 2005. Lesson: Samba
Friday, February 4, 2005. Lesson: Rumba
Friday, March 4, 2005. Lesson: Tango
Friday, April 8, 2005. Lesson: Cha Cha
Friday, May 6, 2005. Annual Ball and Showcase (no lesson)
Friday, June 3, 2005. Annual General Meeting (no lesson)

The Procrastinator's New Year's Ball held last January was a huge success, but unfortunately, our first dance of 2005 is a little too far away from New Year's for even the best Procrastinators, and so we will will be having a regular dance in January, 2005.

Music Committee

As often happens during the summer, new music has been added to the CDC Music Library. If anyone has CDs which you are willing to share, please talk to Garry or any member of the Executive. Your help in providing quality music for our dances is very appreciated.

President's Address

After a cool summer, the heat is turning up for a fabulous Dance Season. 2005 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Classic Dance Club, and plans are already underway for celebrating this wonderful milestone.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to our current executive who have diligently worked over the summer on your behalf preparing for another dance year. Their enthusiasm, devotion, and creativity was very exciting. I would especially like to thank my wife Lisa - for being a Co-founder of the CDC, for serving numerous times as your President, for her unwavering support and advice, along with devoting so much of her time and efforts to keep this Club running smoothly.

As the year unfolds, we, the executive, will keep you informed of upcoming dance events. Your continued membership in our Club is most valued and appreciated. Please encourage your friends and acquaintances to try the "Classic Experience" with its terrific music, superb dance floor, and friendly atmosphere.

All the Best in the upcoming year! Happy Dancing!

Garry R.

Other Dance Functions

U. of S. Ballroom Dancing Club: Registration for the 2004--2005 season is taking place in September. Phone the U. of S. Club at 652-2575 for more information or visit their The BDC's Harvest Swing Dance is on October 16, 2004, and Mistletoes is on November 20, 2004.

ToonTownSwing.com is sponsoring swing dance classes in September on either Sunday afternoon or Tuesday evening. Classes are 4 weeks long beginning September 5 and 7, 2004. Space is limited so register soon to ensure a spot. Visit www.toontownswing.com or call Dave at 241-6873 for more information or to register.