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USA Dance 2010 National DanceSport Championships
- April 9-11, 2010 in Los Angeles CA - Media release with details about this exciting event…more »
Video Highlights : USA Dance 2009 National Championships
- Video highlights from the event!…more »
K-12 Guidelines
- K-12 Youth Outreach - USA Dance has new guidelines available.…more »
USA Dance has a YOUTUBE account!
- Watch videos! Check it out & subscribe while you are there!…more »
Articles about Dancing and the Benefits it Provides
- We've put together a collection of articles about dancing and the multiple benefits it provides! HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH...ENJOY…more »
Popularity of TV dance shows inspires new interest in ballroom, salsa
- Ballroom and Latin dance have sashayed their way into living rooms across America with shows like ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" inspiring many to put down the remote control and put on their dancing shoes.…more »
Featured Events
National Chapter Conference
Mar 11 - 14, 2010- Learn how to run your chapter more efficiently, build a chapter website, recruit and keep volunteers and lots more. The conference is open to all members of USA Dance. A must for Board members. Check calendar for details. To be held at the Hampton Inn Tropicana in Las Vegas NV…more »
2010 National DanceSport Championships
Apr 9 - 11, 2010- USA Dance 2010 National DS Championships to be held at JW Marriott, Los Angeles at LA Live…more »
News from the Social Dance division of USA Dance! We will post news and annoucements here that are "social dance" oriented. If you would like to submit an article for posting please contact us!
Would You Like to Dance?
There's no space for wallflowers when a lively merengue or salsa is reverberating on the dance floor. Ballroom dancing is filled with exercise and surprises. It involves athleticism and grace. You will increase your skills and learn how to be graceful on the dance floor.
WHY DANCE? Ballroom dancing is a great teacher.
- it teaches teamwork;
- it teaches discipline through practice and routines;
- it teaches understanding of music's rhythm and tempo;
- it teaches coordinated movement;
- it teaches poise, balance, and self-confidence;
- it teaches good dress and manners;
- it teaches a skill and ability that will be very useful throughout life.
To find a local USA Dance Chapter
Just look in the left hand corner for the menu. Where is says, “Chapters & Regions”, click on that and then look for “Find a Local Chapter”. Pick the state and city or city closest to your destination. It will direct you to either a website or a local chapter contact.There are also special events listed on the social dance calendar page of our website - check back often.
Membership Pins & Decals
We now have membership pins and static cling car window decals available. For more information, contact your local chapter or email Jean Krupa, Vice President Social Dance at social-vp@usadance.org
The National Chapter Conference in Kissimmee, Florida held January 15-18, 2009 was a great success. Many thanks to all those who devoted so much time to creating and presenting those informative seminars and to all the chapter representatives who attended and shared ideas.
Mark Your Calendar!
National Chapter Conference
March 11-14, 2010
Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas
Hand in Hand - Together We Can!
Topics to be covered at the conference include: Grooming your next President, Motivating, Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers, Dancing Classrooms, Websites, Budgets, Finances and Treasurer reports, Marketing and PR and more to provide guidance to have an even more effective chapter.
The conference provides many pportunities to network, mingle and share ideas and learn from other chapter Presidents and members in attendance. Chapters! Invest in your President and Board Members by sending them to the National chapter conference. Watch for details to follow.
USA Dance National Championships April 2009 Social Events
We had a terrific time in Baltimore at the USA Dance National Championship April 3-5th, 2009. There were social dances, a harbor cruise, workshops - great fun!
National Ballroom Dance Week September 18-27, 2009
A great opportunity for all who love ballroom dancing to share that fun with your community. Chapters, studios, instructors, and independent dance clubs work together to schedule special lessons, workshops, public demonstrations and social dances to raise awareness about the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom. Be part of the action. Visit the National Ballroom Dance Week page on our website under Social Dance for details on how you can get involved.
Until the next update – I hope you dance
Jean Krupa Vice President - Social Dance
Articles of Interest
Articles appealing to the social dancer.…more »
