THE SOCIAL DANCE MISSION
Our mission is to "promote the quantity and the quality of ballroom dance in the United States." We do this by organizing and supporting programs for the recreational enjoyment of ballroom dancing by people of all ages and to create affordable opportunities for the general public to participate in ballroom dancing in communities all across the country. A related mission is to educate the public regarding the physical, mental, and social benefits of engaging in a regular program of ballroom dancing.
Local USA DANCE chapters organize most of the activities. The social dancers served by these events are the vast majority of our members.
Our mission includes applying special programs to attract beginners to ballroom dancing, and to both encourage and assist them in learning and applying this valuable lifetime social skill. This includes promoting and supporting ballroom dance programs in colleges and secondary schools.
In addition to regular social dances, special lesson programs, youth outreach, etc., USA Dance through our chapter network is the driving force behind the following two nation-wide events:
National Ballroom Dance Week
NBDW is an annual week-long extravaganza of social dances, shows, exhibitions and lessons. For more information, guidelines and ideas to promote NBDW in your area, visit the National Ballroom Dance Week section of our website under Social Dance or call (800)332-NBDW.
Contact the USA Dance chapter near you for details on special events they have scheduled for National Ballroom Dance Week.
Affair of The Heart
Dances are held as benefits for charities, often the Heart Association but other charities have benefited as well. These are usually held in the Fall. Affair of the Heart started almost 25 years ago on December 8th, 1984. It was designed to be a charitable event, with the American Heart Association as beneficiary. Held between 7pm and 11pm wherever you are, so the Affair of the Heart would progress across the country, time zone by time zone, to make the "biggest" charity event going on!
Admission/entry is kept reasonable, such as $25 to $30 per couple. Black tie optional can lend elegance to the occasion. Decoration is by the genius of the members. Public facilities at low cost make excellant venues for these charity events.
