National Ballroom Dance Week (NBDW)- SW Michigan
Is an annual week-long extravaganza of social dances, shows, exhibitions and lessons.
USA Dance Chapters,independent dance clubs, studios, instructors and vendors create and conduct special events for the public to foster increased awareness of ballroom dancing. NBDW provides an opportunity to educate the public about the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom dancing.
A calendar of events will be posted here next August for September 18-27 2009
| Friday, September 19 | 5:30-6:30 PM |
BRING A CANNED GOOD
LocationBurnham Brook Center
InstructorColleen Burke
LessonFoxtrot
More Infohttp://www.dance2life.com/
Bring a canned good to benefit the FOOD BANK OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN & receive a FREE beginning/intermediate level ballroom dance lesson of foxtrot & a little swing from 5:30-6:30 PM before the LEW BOYD BAND plays at 7 PM.
Burnham Brook Center
200 West Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
7-10 PM//$5.00 per person members $9 non-members(yes it went up a buck. Snacks provided//dressy casual//SINGLES & couples welcome.
LIVE BIG BAND....The Lew Boyd Band plays Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz, Latin & more.
| Saturday, September 20 | 1 PM |
BACK TO DANCE BASH
LocationWest Shore Mall
InstructorJohn & Dawn Maxson
More Infohttp://www.reflectionsofdance.com/
Reflections of Dance and The West Shore Mall will be hosting the Back to Dance Bash on September 20th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. We are promoting National Ballroom Dance Week by having a variety of ballroom dancers dance at the event.
| Saturday, September 20 | 7-10 PM |
MARY HOEDEMAN- KALAMAZOO DANCE
LocationKalamazoo Institute of Arts
InstructorMary Hoedeman
LessonNight Club 2 Step
More Infohttp://www.maryhoedeman.com
Ballroom, Swing, Latin, and Country too!
1) Singles, couples, and college students welcome
2) No partner needed
3) Dance mixer
4) Light refreshments
5) One hour beginner/intermediate Night Club 2 Step dance lesson by National Champion Mary Hoedeman.
| Sunday, September 21 | 7-10 PM |
WESTWOOD @ THE CROSSING
LocationWestwood at the Crossing
InstructorHans Kliphuis
LessonWest Coast Swing
Celebrating National Ballroom Dance Week.
Sunday September 21st and the 28th.
Ballroom Dance Lessons by Hans Kliphuis 6:00 to 7:00.
LIVE ON STAGE FROM 7-10 PM:
Sun. Sept. 21st: The Rhythm Section Jazz Band. “A 10 piece big band sound”.
Sun. Sept. 28th: Murphy’s Law
“Kevin Murphy and Bob Atwood at their best”.
Dinner …. Drinks…….Dancing
5760 West River Drive NE, Belmont, MI. 49306. PHONE: (616) 363-5104
| Thursday, September 25 | 7:30-10 PM |
COME CELEBRATE WITH US
LocationSharon's Dance Studio
InstructorSharon Fisher
LessonAmerican Tango
More Infohttp://www.sharonsdancestudio.com/
Come Celebrate National Ballroom Dance Week with us,
on Thursday, September 25, 2008
We will be offering a wonderful American Tango Lesson
taught by Chad Gleesing and Sharon Fisher at 7:30 p.m.,
PLUS open dancing from 8:15 until 10:00 p.m.
All for only $5. Refreshments will be served.
More savings for you! Bring a guest and they will be
admitted free and you will receive a free pass for another
Thursday evening lesson and dance.
| Saturday, September 27 | 6-11:30PM |
GRAND BALL AT PALAIS ROYALE
LocationPalaise Royale
On September 27th, 2008, USA Dance holds the Grand Ball at the Palais Royale. This year\\\'s theme is \\\"Moonlight Sonata\\\". The Palais Royale dances are the brainchild of Sandy Glenn, Publicity Chairman. Please give Sandy a call at 574-289-1093. Visit http://usadancesb.tripod.com/august2008allWEBONLY.pdf
to see the current newsletter and print a ticket order form. Tickets are $60 for the entire evening from 6-11:30 PM or $35 for dance-only from 8-11:30 PM.
| Saturday, September 27 | 7-9 PM |
SPECIAL GUEST PARTY
LocationKalamazoo DanceSport
InstructorArt & Jill Downey
More Infohttp://www.kzdancesport.com/
Introduce your newcomer friend to the joy of ballroom dance. Bring them to this party especially designed to ensure your friend a fun time! We will give a lesson on the basic waltz, swing and merengue including games, dance exhibitions, and more! Bring someone new to ballroom dance to this party and you both get in for free! ($10.00/ person without guest)
