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October 2014 • stlouisballroomdancers.com
Upcoming Events
October 8:
October 14:
October 17:
October 18:
STLBD Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Kirkwood Community Center
Silver American and International classes begin
American and International Gold classes begin
STLBD Club Dance, 8 p.m., Kirkwood Community Center
Demonstration by Spiro Marko and Victoria Nyemchek
November 1: STLBD Workshops, see flier for details
November 12: STLBD Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Kirkwood Community Center
All classes are held at the Creve Coeur Government Center. The monthly dance
and workshops are held at the Kirkwood Community Center.
St. Louis Ballroom Dancers
Next Dance:
Saturday, October 18
2014 Club Events
Saturday, Nov. 1 - Workshop
No Dance in November
Saturday, December 13
All Dances are held at the Kirkwood
Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road
from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $10 per
person.
President’s Message
Dear Friends,
For the dancing enthusiast, moving around a room with grace and harmony to a beautiful piece
of music with a wonderful partner is “pure joy”. While some partners are constantly in demand, others stay
seated more than they would like.
There is no question that the better dancers are more in demand. Let this be a
powerful incentive to improve your own skills. Even a poor dancer thinks he is doing well
when he is with a good partner. All of us need to keep up our own learning. Ballroom
dance requires constant reminders and corrections to technique. Even the best professionals keep learning and polishing their own skills. As amateurs, we are all in a state
of progression to better our own technique of lead or follow. There is always more to
learn and ways in which to improve our movement and technique. Remember that you
learn something from everyone you dance with whether they are better than you, or
not. It is actually fun to dance with the different levels of dancers and social dancing is
the primary reason many of us began ballroom.
Some minor tips that may assist you in dancing more often is to:
1) Say “yes” to anyone’s request. If you decline dances, your chances of being asked are limited.
2) Be nice to your partner. He/She was nice enough to ask/accept your request to dance, so try to be pleasant and enjoy the moment.
Always be a considerate, warm and fun-loving partner. Continue to improve your dance skills while
remembering to . . . enjoy the process.
Let’s keep dancing,
Barbara Chapman
President, 314-984-8084 [email protected]/stlouisballroomdancers.com
November 1 Workshop with Brockman/Marko
Mark your calendar for the STLBD workshops to
be held Saturday, November 1 at the Kirkwood Community
Center.
The club is pleased to welcome Steve Brockman as
the Smooth/Standard workshop teacher this year. Steve is
the co-owner of Just Dancing and has been teaching ballroom
lessons in the St. Louis area since 1979. He has competed
professionally in the International Standard Ballroom
competition and won many Rising Star and Open titles.
Spiro Marko is back to teach the Latin and Rhythm
workshops. This year Victoria Nyemchek will assist Spiro.
Spiro started dancing 19 years ago in Greece and won the
IDSF Acropolis Trophy. Spiro trained under some of the top
teachers in Europe before moving to the United States in July
2005. Spiro taught at many studios in New York City before
October
Birthdays
10/4 Steve Abernathy
10/4 Darrell Smith
10/8 Dee Townsend
10/11 Dalton Rosteck
10/15 P.J. Phruttitum
10/18 Norma Sutton
10/19 Phyllis Deleal
10/19 Richard J Melka
10/20 Paul Knobeloch
10/20 Heidi Schuchmann
10/22 Mildred Spikes Adams
10/22 Art Wamser
10/23 Eric Neblock
10/24 James Hespen
10/24 Erica Robinson
10/25 Elvie O’Connell
10/25 Don Perrin
Anniversaries
10/3 Julie & Paul Knobeloch
10/11 Sophia & Tom Bednarski
10/18 Mary Fran & Tony Jurkovich
moving to St. Louis to be near family in 2007.
Spiro and Victoria will perform an exhibition at the
October 18 club dance. Don’t miss it.
The workshops are only $10 per person per
workshop. Sign-up information is on the flier included with
this mailing.
There will be a lunch break between the Smooth/
Standard and Latin/Rhythm sessions. Feel free to bring
your own lunch (the club will provide water) or go out to eat
at one of the nearby restaurants in Kirkwood.
For more information, please refer to the flier
included in this mailing.
St. Louis Ballroom Dancers Board & Committee Members
President .................................................................Barbara Chapman
314-984-8084/[email protected]
VP Classes....................................................................Dee Townsend
314-965-8852/[email protected]
VP Dances...................................................................Martha Bangart
217-473-9038
Treasurer..............................................................................Sue Scott
Assistant to VP Dance - Setup...............................................Kevin Belt
Assistant to VP Dance........................................................Ed LeBeau
Recording Secretary ....................................................Pat Northcutt
Corresponding Secretary..................................................Hera Gerber
Newsletter/Communications.......................................Jean Abernathy
314-750-8906/[email protected]
Membership....................................................................Norman Pratt
[email protected]
Web Master..........................................................................Dale Goad
[email protected]
St. Louis Ballroom Dancers is a non-profit dance organization which promotes
amateur ballroom in the St. Louis and surrounding communities. Board meetings are
held every second Wednesday of the month and all members are welcome to attend.
If there is a dance venue or dance news you would like to share, please tell the club
so we can publicize it. Email [email protected] or call 314-750-8906.
Wine and Dancing
The weather cooperated for this year’s annual
STLBD family picnic at Tilles Park in Ladue. Everyone enjoyed the sunny day and the delicious food.
Pictured are (left to right): Fred and Anita Chu, and
Carol Jo and Harold Mack.
Logo wear for STLBD
Don’t forget we have logowear available with the
STLBD logo -- so you can let everyone know you are a
member of the best ballroom club in St. Louis by donning
a shirt, hat or bag with the STLBD logo.
Order your STLBD logowear easily, online from
Fenton-based Embroidery on Demand.
STLBD’s recommended items include polo shirts
and t-shirts for both men and women, baseball caps, bags
and a women’s jacket but feel free to order any item
available.
Ladies, you can even have bling incorporated in
the logo. Items can be personalized as well.
Visit www.embroideryondemand.com/stlbd for
more information.
STLBD Board Meetings
The St. Louis Ballroom Dancers Board of Directors meet on the second Wednesday of the month
at 6 p.m. at the Kirkwood Community Center. All
members are welcome to attend the meetings. If you
are interested in club operations and finances, plan to
attend the board meetings.
Where Do I Buy Ballroom Shoes?
Having the right shoes on the dance floor can make all the
difference in the world. Here are some places in the area
where you can find ballroom shoes or dance apparel.
Head to Toe Dancewear
200 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-966-6258 /headtotoedancewear.com
Just Dancing
236 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO
63021 636-227-7202
On Pointe Dancewear
948 Brookwood Center, Fenton, MO 63026
636-305-2090/onpointedancewear.com
Shoes Unlimited & Dance Supply
4236 Telegraph Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-892-3200
Friday, October 3
CasaLoma Ballroom
Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
$10, Doors open: 7:30 Dancing: 8-Midnight
Just Dancing Studio Dance
$10, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
CasaLoma Ballroom-Private Party
Friday, October 24
Sunday, October 12
Practice Dance at Just Dancing
$6, 9-11 p.m.
Saturday, October 4
St. Charles American Legion
Two Star Final
$ 6 , 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. cash bar, bring your own snacks
CasaLoma Ballroom
Second Generation band
$10, Lesson: 7:15 p.m., Dancing: 8-11 p.m.
U Can Dance Studio Showcase
2 p.m.
M.U.S.I.C. (Midwest United States Imperial Club)
$7, 6 - 10 p.m.
Gold Streamers Dance Club
$8 per person, Dance: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, October 17
Stan Meyer & Linda Landweir
Swing Dance
$8 Workshop at 7:15 p.m. Dance 8:15 p.m.
CasaLoma Ballroom
Original Knights of Swing
$10, Lesson: 7:15 p.m., Dancing: 8-11 p.m.
CasaLoma Ballroom
Gateway City Big Band
$10, Lesson: 7:15 p.m., Dancing: 8-11 p.m.
CasaLoma Ballroom-Private Party
Friday, October 10
Ballroom Dance Academy at Mahler Ballroom
It’s a Jungle Out There theme
$10 , Lesson: 8 p.m., Dancing 8:30-11 p.m.
Stan Meyer & Linda Landweir
Ballroom Dance
$8, Workshop at 7:15 p.m. Dance 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 11
Local Dancing Venues
Country Dance at Just Dancing
$10 includes light snacks, BYOB, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
St. Peter’s City Center
Scott Laytham Duo
$7, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Ocotber 26
Saturday, October 18
Groove Tunez
West Coast Swing
Workshop 7:15 ($3), Dance: 8 - 11 p.m., $8
CasaLoma Ballroom
Beggar’s Carnivale
Just Dancing West
$10 per person, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Gala Friday
Latin Dance hosted by Mr. Rhythms at Just Dancing
9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 18 and over
Salsa room and Bachata room
$7 at the door /$5 in advance by responding to:
facebook.com/events/1444716185753303/
CasaLoma Ballroom
St. Louis Big Band
$10, Lesson: 7:15 p.m., Dancing: 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, October 25
St. Louis Ballroom Dancers Club Dance
$10, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
M.U.S.I.C. (Midwest United States Imperial Club)
$7, 6 - 10 p.m.
Dancing through the Vineyards - info on page 3
Friday, October 31
U Can Dance Halloween Party-Costumes Encouraged
$8, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
CasaLoma Ballroom
Swing Halloween with Miss Jubilee and
the Humdingers
$10, Lesson 8 p.m., Dancing: 8:30 - midnight
The events listed were scheduled at press time. Please check the sponsoring group’s web site or call for further information.
The Ballroom Dance Academy of Saint Louis
The Mahler Ballroom, 4915 Washington Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108314-367-1001
www.ballroomdancestl.org
Casa Loma Ballroom
3354 Iowa Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118
314-664-8000 / www.casalomaballroom.com
The Concord Farmers Club
10140 Concord School Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
314-843-7760 / www.concordhall.net
Gold Streamers Dance Club
Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road
314-487-9002
Just Dancing Studio
236 Old Meramec Station Rd
Manchester, MO 63021
636-227-7202 / www.just-dancing.com
Just Dancing West
4135 N. St. Peters Parkway, St. Peters MO 63304
636-922-0222/www.justdancingwest.com
Email: [email protected]
Majestic Dance Studio
10460 German Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131
314-736-6414/majesticdancestudio.com
M.U.S.I.C. (Midwest United States Imperial Club)
VFW Hall,. 1234 Vandalia (Hwy 159)
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-463-2405 / www.musicswingdance.com
Natural Rhythms - Dance Variations & Groove Tunez
236 Old Meramec Station Rd, Manchester, MO
63021/ www.naturalrhythmz.com
The Saint Charles American Legion
2500 Raymond Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301
636-946-9186
St. Louis Ballroom Dancers
Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road
www.stlouisballroomdancers.com
St. Peters City Centre
1 St. Peters City Centre Blvd. 63376
636-477-6600/www.stpetersmo.net
U Can Dance Studio
3570 Adie Road St. Ann, MO 63074
314-209-9228 / www.ucandancestudio.com
The Dance Club
Couples only, dinner and dance to a live band.
Four events per year. Dress code: Tuxedos for men,
formal wear for women.
For cost and other information call Jim Sheets at
314-367-2000.
Show Me Dance
2297 Rose Lane, Pacific, MO 63069
636-744-5363/www.showmedance.net
St. Ann Ballroom Club
All Age groups welcome
Every second and third Monday, 7 p.m. – 9:30.p.m.
Ballroom dancing with a live band , St. Ann
Community Center. $6.00, refreshments served
www.stannmo.org/314-427-8418/314-837-2756
Stan Mayer & Linda Landweir
Knights of Columbus 2199 Post Rd. Dardenne
Prairie, MO 63368
636-926-2680 / www.stardancer.net
Same-sex Ballroom/Latin Classes
Classes every Thursday. Beginner Class 7 p.m.
Intermediate Class 8 p.m. Check web site for further
details. www.stlequalitydance.org
Stardance, Inc.
Chesterfield Athletic Club/16625 Swingley Ridge
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314.276.4453/www.gostardance.com
Tango St. Louis and the Ritz
Free Argentine Tango lessons every Sunday evening
at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton. Lessons are from 6-7
p.m. and dancing from 7-10 p.m. A $5 donation
covers the cost of the dance floor.
www.tangostlouis.com
Swansea Moose Lodge
2435 N. Illinois St. Swansea, IL 62226
314-837-9147