From: Steve Fisher [tunafishers2003@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:06 PM
To: Steve Fisher
Subject: Dances from July 22 - August 5 in Olympia, Tacoma, etc. including USA Dance Tacoma July 24th and USA Dance Olympia July 31st
Hello Fellow Dancers,
 
Dance Events from July 22 - August 5 in Olympia, Tacoma, etc.
 
Thursday, July 22
Blues Dance Party at The Brotherhood Lounge 8pm-11pm. With Christine Corey and David Accurso DJing.  No Cover.  21 and over since it's a bar. The Brotherhood is located on Capitol Way between 4th Ave and State Ave.  For more information email olyblues@gmail.com
 
Friday, July 23
Tango by the Fountain at Sunset 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
at Heritage Park, 330 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia, WA, 98501
Spend a summer evening on the Olympia waterfront watching or joining area tango dancers at the Heritage Park Fountain. Sponsored by Tango Olympia, this event is free and open to the public of all ages. For more information, call (360) 402-0769.
 
Saturday, July 24    "Mid Summer's Eve" Dance.
USA DANCE TACOMA CHAPTER #1023 Dance at the Lakewood Elks.
Come out for this friendly dance and lesson; all dancer levels welcome.  Lesson in Beginning NC2 Step at 7 p.m., Intermediate NC2 Step at 7:30 p.m. by Doug Henry.  Dance to live music by Casanova from 8-11 p.m. Dance mixers, Raffle and FUN!  Singles and Couples welcome!  Admission is $10 for the lesson and dance; $7 for members. USA Dance Tacoma has dances on the fourth Saturday of each month. Lakewood Elks, 6313 75th St W, Lakewood (west of 75th and Bridgeport). For more info call 253-307-1499 or email dancetacoma@aol.com or visit www.dancetacoma.org.
 
Saturday, July 24
SHELTON ELKS DANCE.
Tonight arrive at 7 PM for a dance lesson. Dance from 8 to 11:00 PM to live music by Encore (Darryl Larsen). Admission of $7 covers both the lesson and dance. Enjoy the large 40 X 25 ft dance floor and free popcorn. This dance is on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Shelton Elks Club, 741 SE Craig Rd, Shelton. For more info contact Gloria Hoge at 360-426-2322. Directions: Take Highway 101 to Highway 3, Shelton and Bremerton exit, and go east next to 101 to Elks club. Free parking is available. Dinner is available from 5-7 pm.
 
Saturday, July 24
OLYMPIA ELKS COUNTRY DANCE. Come out on second and fourth Saturdays for a dance lesson at 7:30pm with CHAR ALEXANDER and ALAN PROVENCHER, then dance from 8 to 11 PM to a variety of popular recorded Country, Swing and Line Dance music. Admission is $7. Guests welcome! Olympia Elks, 1818 Fourth Ave , Olympia . For info call 360-753-0186.
 
Tuesday, July 27
OLYMPIA SWING DANCE with LIVE SWING BAND.
The Careless Lovers from Seattle, members include Kevin Buster, Mike Faltesek, Freddie Dickinson, and Brett Nakashima.  ($8 admission for live band night)
Swing every Tuesday from 7 to 10:30 PM at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom. Admission includes a beginning lesson at 7 PM with Christine Corey. The ballroom is large with a nice wood floor. All ages are welcome. Olympia Eagles Ballroom, 805 4th Ave E, Olympia, at the corner of 4th and Plum, above the Eagles Hall. For info email olykidsswing@yahoo.com, call 360-943-4010 or visit www.olyswing.com.  
 
Saturday, July 31
USA DANCE OLYMPIA's Latin/Ballroom Dance at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom with a Potluck at 6 pm, a Rumba dance lesson by Karen Ideker at 7 pm and music by DJ Bob from 8-11 pm plus Flamenco and Cha Cha performances and a Raffle. Admission is $10 for the general public, $7 for members of any USA Dance chapter and students. All ages and skill levels, singles and couples welcome. This dance is in the upstairs ballroom of the Olympia Eagles, 805 4th Ave E, Olympia. For more info call 360-561-4872 or email tunafishers2003@yahoo.com.
 
Sunday, August 1
Dance Exhibitions at Olympia Farmers Market 11 AM - 2 PM
Ballroom, Salsa and Hip Hop will be demonstrated in 20 minute intervals between 11 am and 2 pm at the Olympia Farmer's Market, 700 Capitol Way North,
Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 352-9096 
USA Dance Olympia members will be doing the ballroom dance demonstrations.
 
 
 
UPCOMING DANCE EVENTS:
 
Saturday, October 2
GRAND DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
(Presented by Metro Parks and USA Dance Tacoma Chapter #1023)
All day workshops in Ballroom, Swing, Latin, NC2, and Argentine Tango.  Evening dance with Randy Litch,  Cha-Cha dance lesson by Christine Luders, Jack and Jill competition, Pacific Ballroom Dance Youth demos, and mixers!  Come and join in the fun!!! South Park Community Center in Tacoma.  $5-$55. www.dancetacoma.org

Sunday, November 28 - Sunday, December 5
USA DANCE's first National Ballroom Dancing Cruise
Join USA Dance members, family and friends on the first-ever USA DANCE National Dance Cruise for seven sun filled days and balmy nights of round-the-clock dancing and fun aboard the Costa Atlantica, visiting Key West, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Departing Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, prices begin at only $599 per person based on double occupancy plus tax.
Note:  If you are traveling solo and need a roommate let me know.  I will try to put you in touch with another solo traveler.  I already know of a man looking for a roommate for this cruise.
 
 
 
THE FOLLOWING DANCES ARE WEEKLY (with some exceptions)

 

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

SWEDE HALL DANCE 1:30-4:30 PM  Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St. SW, Rochester, WA.  Live music. Sponsored by Grand Mound/Rochester Citizen's Group. $5 donation. (360)273-7974

Sundays

Sunday dancing at Port Orchard Eagles 2 PM to 5 PM. July 25 Casanova, August 1 Gary Housen, Aug 8 Raeigh Jay, Aug 15 Randy Litch, Aug 22 & 29 Casanova.  $3 for Eagles members, $5 for non members.  4001 Jackson Avenue, Port Orchard, Washington  Phone: (360)876-2338

 

Sundays 

SUNDAY NIGHT SWING IN OLYMPIA. Swing dance every Sunday from 7 to 10:30 PM at the Urban Onion Ballroom in Olympia. Admission is $5 and includes a beginner swing lesson at 7 PM. Dancing to recorded music is from 7:30-10:30 PM. The ballroom is large with a nice wood floor. All ages are welcome. The Urban Onion Ballroom is located on the 2nd floor above the Urban Onion Restaurant at 116 Legion Way across from Sylvester Park in Downtown Olympia. For more information contact Bradford at sundaynightswing@hotmail.com  or go to: http://www.sundaynightswingolympia.com/
 
Sundays
SALSA DANCING IN OLYMPIA with DJ L-Leon every Sunday at The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way in Downtown Olympia. (360)705-0760  $2 cover charge, 21+. A mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and Reggaeton played by one of the premiere Latin Dj's in the South Sound.  Dance from 8:30 - Midnight 
 
Sundays
SUNDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE IN TACOMA.  Swing dance from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  The dance will contain East and West Coast Swing, a few Foxtrots and the occasional Hustle for fun. Admission is $7. Every Sunday at the ABBEY BALLROOM, 1901 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma. All ages are welcome. For venue info visit www.abbeyballroom.com. For more information or to request a song email DJ Paul LaCombe at: mousai@live.com
 
Mondays   
SOUTH PARK COMMUNITY CENTER IN TACOMA  (50th and South Tacoma Way) has ballroom dancing every Monday afternoon from 1-3 pm.  There is live music by Randy Litch. Admission is $6.  Phone: 253-591-5299.  It is a good idea to come with a dance partner.  Note:  Sunday night dances at South Park are not being held during July & August.
 
Tuesdays
OLYMPIA SWING DANCE.
Swing every Tuesday from 7 to 10:30 PM at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom. Admission is $5 and includes a beginning lesson at 7 PM with Christine Corey. The ballroom is large with a nice wood floor. All ages are welcome. Olympia Eagles Ballroom, 805 4th Ave E, Olympia, at the corner of 4th and Plum, above the Eagles Hall. For info email olykidsswing@yahoo.com, call 360-943-4010 or visit www.olyswing.com.  
Tuesday July 27th Live Swing Band.  The Careless Lovers from Seattle, members include Kevin Buster, Mike Faltesek, Freddie Dickinson, and Brett Nakashima.  ($8 admission that night)
 
Tuesdays

TACOMA ELKS, 1965 S. Union Ave., Tacoma (253) 272-1117

Every Tuesday there is ballroom dancing at the Tacoma Elks with the CASANOVA duo providing the music from 7:30-10:30 pm.  You do not need to be an Elks member to attend.  The cover charge is $5 for everyone including Elks members. It is a good idea to come with a dance partner on Tues. night or contact Wendy 253-219-4333 or Steve Forbes 253-307-1499 with USA Dance Tacoma to see if their group will be there at the South end table.  Doug Henry hosts this dancing opportunity. http://www.dancetacoma.org/USADanceWebsite/WeeklyDance.htm

 
Wednesdays
Ballroom dancing with live music at the Olympia Senior Center from 2-4 pm every Wednesday. $5 members/$6 nonmembers.  222 Columbia St NW, Olympia  360-586-6181 for info. 
 
Wednesdays

Salsa/Latin dancing every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 pm (or later) at the South Pacific Restaurant, 3507 Capitol Blvd. SE in Tumwater.  360-352-0701.  Beginning Salsa lesson from 9-9:30 pm for $5.  Ages 21+

Thursdays

Ballroom dancing with live music at the Lacey Senior Center from 2-4 pm every Thursday. $5 members/$6 nonmembers.  6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey  360-407-3967 for more info. 

Thursdays
TACOMA ELKS  1965 S. Union Ave., Tacoma  253-272-1117
Every Thursday the Tacoma Elks Singles group has a dance from 7:00-10:30 pm.  There is always live music. Elks members & their spouses attend free. Cover charge for guests is $5. There are lots of dance partners and a crowded dance floor.  Michael & Leslie play July 22, Saphhire July 29, Casanova August 5.
 
Thursdays
BLUES dancing is alive and well in Olympia these days. 
For more information please email olyblues@gmail.com or go to: http://olyswing.com/?page_id=402  The Slow Dance on May 13 at the Eagles Lounge was the last official blues dance for a while.  They will be taking a little break over the summer with maybe 2 or 3 dances sprinkled in here and there.  They will also be trying to find a permanent home for Blues dances. Thursday July 22nd Blues Dance Party at The Brotherhood Lounge 8pm-11pm. With Christine Corey and David Accurso DJing.  No Cover.  21 and over since it's a bar.  The Brotherhood is located on Capitol Way between 4th Ave and State Ave.  For more information email olyblues@gmail.com
 
Fridays
ABBEY BALLROOM DANCE.
Arrive at 7 PM for a beginning Ballroom lesson, $12. Dance every Friday to a variety of Ballroom music with DJ ROB from 8 to 10 PM in a renovated historic church in downtown Tacoma. Admission is $8 for the dance. Abbey Ballroom, 1901 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma. For more info call 253-572-5424, email info@abbeyballroom.com or visit www.abbeyballroom.com
 
Saturdays
SATURDAY LATIN DANCE AT THE ABBEY.
South Sound Salseros invite you to groove to the sensuous rhythms of the most popular Latin music every Saturday. Work up a steam to Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Bachata with all in the comforts of the beautiful Abbey Ballroom.. Come for an introductory Salsa lesson at 9 PM by STEPHANIE PERCEFUL, then dance from 9:30 PM to 1 AM. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for 12 and under. Admission is $15 when there is live music. Abbey Ballroom, 1901 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma. For more info call Angel Ortiz Hernandez at 253-503-6614 or email angelortiz2007@comcast.net. For venue info visit www.abbeyballroom.com.
 
 
 
UPCOMING USA DANCE OLYMPIA EVENTS:
 
Saturday, July 31 Latin/Ballroom Dance at the Olympia Eagles Ballroom with a potluck at 6 pm, a rumba dance lesson by Karen Ideker at 7 pm and music by DJ Bob from 8-11 pm plus performances and a raffle.
 
Saturday, September 11 National Ballroom Dance Week Event with a Workshop
 
Saturday, October 30 Halloween Dance with Costume Contest (Eagles Fundraiser)
 
Friday, December 31 New Year's Eve Formal Ball (at the Olympia Center) with the Johnny Lewis Band
 
 
 
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER DANCES GO TO:

http://www.seattledanceinfo.com/calendar.shtml  (Ron Bolin's website)
 
http://www.seattle-dance-calendar.com/ (Tony Azar's website)

http://calendar.yahoo.com/dancetacoma  (calendar by USA Dance, Tacoma)
 
http://www.portlanddancing.com/ (Portland, Oregon dances)
 
 
 
 
DANCE TEACHERS at USA DANCE OLYMPIA events in 2009/10:
 
Kay Andrews taught American Tango in January 2009. Kay teaches private & group classes at her studio in Centralia.  Contact Kay at: (360)736-6842 or kaydance1@comcast.net  She is starting a new beginner group lesson on Friday nights in July.

 

Doug Henry taught Foxtrot in March 2009.  Doug teaches private & group classes in the Tacoma/Pierce County area.  Contact Doug at: (253)684-9236 or (253)206-5804.
 
Char Alexander & Alan Provencher taught Night Club 2 Step in April 2009.  Char & Alan teach private & group classes in Thurston & Pierce counties.  Contact Char & Alan at: char-alan@comcast.net, dj-alan@comcast.net, or (360)561-3517. Char and Alan are going to start running 6 week series on Tuesday night at the Old General Store and Steakhouse in Roy, WA. The first one will be free style cha cha and it runs from 7/06-08/10; the second series will be East Coast Swing and runs from 08/17-09/21. The class starts at 7:30 PM. There will be additional series scheduled after these two are completed.  $25 for 6 weeks or $5/week drop in.  Call (360)894-3040 or (253)468-3551.
 
Karen Ideker taught Cha Cha in May and October 2009 and Rumba in April and July 2010.  Karen teaches classes in the Olympia area at Bally's & Dance Direction.  Contact Karen at: (360)438-9776 or
 
Arlene Hoiland taught Waltz in July 2009 and Foxtrot in March 2010.  Arlene teaches ballroom classes in the Aberdeen area.  Contact Arlene at: (360)533-1412 or rogerandarlene@comcast.net
 
Johnny Bryant taught Salsa, Cha Cha and Rumba in August 2009.  Johnny teaches workshops in Tacoma and Olympia. Contact Johnny at: estaire@hotmail.com or (206)778-3415
 
Rhett & Shona Powers taught swing for USA Dance Olympia at the Anniversary Snowball in January 2010.  They teach group classes in Olympia on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM. Summer dance classes will be held at the Studio West Dance Academy, Olympia. Contact Rhett & Shona at: (253)472-0391 or rhettshona@comcast.net  They are teaching West Coast Swing on Thursdays in July.
 
Anya Klimova-Preston from Portland taught the pre-dance waltz lesson in June 2010.  http://www.anyadancing.com/
 
 

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Dance DVD at your Timberland Regional Library
The episode of In Case You Missed It that features highlights from USA Dance Olympia's Anniversary Snowball is available in the Timberland Regional Library System library catalog.  You can place a hold and (when your turn comes up) check it out at any Timberland Regional Library System library in Lewis, Mason, Thurston, Grays Harbor or Pacific counties.  To place a hold go online at www.trlib.org or call 1-800-562-6022.
This 22 minute episode of In Case You Missed It includes interviews with Ralph Osgood, Steve Fisher, Terri Taylor, Anne La Zara, Shona Powers, Thelma Hauge and her grandson Austin.  See the wonderful performances by Ernie Ong & Karen Ideker and by The Black Hills Shufflers.  It includes some clips from USA Dance Olympia's New Year's Eve Ball which will be another episode later this year. 
 
 
See you on the dance floors,
 
Steve Fisher