District 9 USA Dance Event

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2014 Dance Spree Weekend-
May 2 & 3 - Friday-Saturday

Dear Barbara,

NEW LOCATION!!!

Gold Star Ballroom in South Daytona which has a 4200 sq. ft. floating foor, has been selected to host the 2014 Dance Spree. The Super 8 hotel, a short 2 miles away will be lodging our guests with a great rate of $59.95 + tax (for 2, add $10 for more than 2 to a room. Reservations must be made by March 15 to get this rate, rooms are limited. They do have a few suites where two couples or 4 people can share at $110. a night. King suites w/ a sitting area are $99. Refrigerators, microwaves and breakfast is included. This is a fairly new property with clean non-smoking rooms. Ask for Saundra if you have any questions.

Mention "Gold Star" for the discounted rate. Call 386-255-5540 to make your reservation.

The annual USA Dance Chapter President's meeting will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with lunch included.

Don Davenport, District 9 Area Coordinator, will be conducting the President's meeting.

Click here for Dance Spree Flyer.

Join us for the 18th ANNNUAL DANCE SPREE WEEKEND!

15 Workshops, all levels, exhibitions, fun contests, Saturday lunch and dinner included on Friday and Saturday.

Sincerely,

Jean Krupa
Dance Spree organizer
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We will have a Jack & Jill contest and a Chapter Team Match on Friday night

If you would like to be on a Team pick up a form at registration.
Team Match instructions:
You will need six to eight people on a team, with a minimum of two women or two men (example: 3 each, or 2 and 4).
You will need one couple for each dance:

Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz and Cha Cha.
* The same couple cannot dance more than once, but the same man or woman can dance twice with another person.
All chapters are encouraged to form a Team

A Jack and Jill is a lead/follow contest where you will dance with several random partners, being judged on your ability to lead and follow one another, your connection, technique, partnership, and musicality. Make sure you smile and have fun!

Announcing the Instructors

Viorel and Angela Ionita, from Dance Mirage, have danced competively in Latin and Standard and have a strong technique based dance sport education. They will be teaching Rumba, Salsa and Samba for beginner and advanced students.

They are appreciated for their ability for bringing out the best in their students and help you master the steps.

Joe Mounts, independent instructor from Ormond Beach will be teaching Cha Cha, Night Club 2, Country 2 Step and West Coast Swing.
Starting as a student with Arthur Murray in Orlando, a year later Joe became a certified dance professional with Fred Astaire Studios. Now, in the Daytona Beach area, Joe continues to share his 25+ years experience and enjoys watching the benefits of dance change people's lives.

Felix Solis, is the owner and dance instructor of Classic Ballroom Dancing, St. Augustine. He has been teaching since 1980. He will be teaching East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Night Club 2 and Bolero.