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1 22nd Anniversary THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION Footnotes NOVEMBER 2009 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 10 The First Man s Message Greetings friends of NHABDA: Surprise! Cheryl s better half here. She didn t make it to the October 17th dance so I m filling in. (Don t think this is in any way going to become a habit. We have no desire to start a dynasty here!) As you may have heard, Cheryl and some of her girlfriends spent that weekend up at No. Conway. I m not at liberty to divulge any details, but I can tell you that together they raised $525. in the Breast Cancer Walk held on Sunday. So, substituting for our President and VP (who was ill) was a breeze because of the fantastic support of our Board members and other attendees who pitched in and helped with the set-up and clean-up at the dance. A special thanks to Teresa Piper who provided the table decorations and came to set up even though she wasn t staying. My clean-up crew of Ray, Bill & Maria, Arlene and Irene you re the best. Patterson s made the trip up from Burlington. Hopefully you all found something from them to pamper your feet with. We had roughly 100 people that night. A good number participated in the tango lesson offered by Peggi Morrow of Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio. Later, Peggi and some of her students impressed the crowd with a variety of dances from a soulful waltz to an interactive merengue. How can a showcase dance be interactive you might ask? When it gets the audience up out of their seats to join in a conga line! It was all a lot of fun to watch and participate in. Trilogy had four pieces that night and I thought their sound was great as usual (maybe even better?). Hope we didn t scare anyone with the pink slips on the table again. We are continuing our survey about music and newsletter delivery preferences and should have the results soon. The joker who wants us to book Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera for a dance can keep dreaming. (And we know who you are!) Mark Sanchione we want pictures of how that face painting gift certificate got used! The Outreach Committee performed at the Isle at Ledgewood in Milford on October 11th and were very warmly received. We had quite a few takers when the residents were asked to Continued on page 2 10,000 DANCE-ABLE SQ. FT! WOOD FLOOR! Thanksgiving Dance Sat., Nov.14, 2009 Shepard Auditorium at Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH Route 93 to Exit 5. Go south on Rt. 28 to traffic lights at Hood Plaza.Turn left onto Tsiennetto Rd. and take first right onto Pinkerton Rd.The school is on the left about a half mile down. OR Take Route 93 to Exit 4. Go east on Rt. 102 (Broadway) through Derry, past golf course on right, to rotary. Go 3/4 around rotary onto Rt. 28 Bypass north. Pinkerton is on left. 6:45 pm 7:30 pm Cha cha lesson Joe Butera 8:45 NHABDA Elections 7:30 pm 11:00 pm General dancing to Rico Barr & the Jump n Jive Review PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE OR CANNED FOOD ITEMS TO DONATE TO THE NH FOOD BANK Bottled water available. Complimentary ice, coffee and desserts. You may bring your own beverages and snacks, however alcohol and smoking are not allowed. Please make reservations by 7:00 pm on Thur., Nov. 12th! Betty Ouellette at getinstep@comcast.net and include date of dance, names of all attending and seating preferences OR call Admission: $10.00 for current NHABDA members $15.00 for non-members (Annual dues are only $15.00!) Late reservations and admissions at the door: $12.00

2 2009 NHABDA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Cheryl Hannaford VICE PRESIDENT Shelley Butera TREASURER Sheila Lisavich SECRETARY Bert Consentino COMMITTEES CLEAN-UP Irene Lisavich Nancy & George Scott DANCE SET-UP & DECORATIONS David & Lynne Townsend Teresa & Chuck Piper FOOTNOTES Joe Hannaford OUTREACH Joyce Wilson SCHOLARSHIP Lois & Joe Ireland Maria & Bill Vanderhoof SHOWCASE & LESSONS Lois Ireland SINGLES Ray James WEBMASTER Keith Johnson Remember, you don t have to be a board member to help on a committee! MUSIC & MEMBERSHIP Gerry Ouellette First Man s Message continued from page 1 join our dancers on the floor. My protegé, 12-year old Sarah, was guest photographer that day. Some of her many shots are displayed in this newsletter. Our next dance and last one for 2009 is going to be on Saturday, Nov. 14th at Pinkerton Academy, Derry. Please bring non-perishable food items for the NH Food Bank. We could not book a showcase, but Joe Butera will teach a cha cha lesson before the dance gets underway. Rico Barr and his band will provide your musical entertainment. Probably at the first break we will have our annual elections for new Board members. If you would like to be a do-er and be more involved, this is your chance to really make a difference. You might be wondering, just what are the responsibilities of a NHABDA Board member? It s not hard because we have such a great group who work together to put on these dances that you all enjoy attending. They don t just happen by themselves, but many hands make light work. We meet only a couple times a year and they re pretty informal with great food and lively discussions. We have committee members that book the bands, halls, lessons and showcases. There are folks that come early and set up and there are others who don t mind staying to the end to clean up (takes about 20 min). As you probably know we have a scholarship committee and an outreach committee (they perform at the nursing homes once a month). There s something for everyone and you even get free admission to regular NHABDA dances! All we ask for is a small commitment of your time. Traditionally, a board member is elected for a 3-year term, but we have been flexible about that. (And don t worry we won t vote you into the president s position in your first year! Cheryl s got the market cornered on that role.) So if you think yourself, or someone you know, would make a good candidate please let us know before the Nov. 14th dance and we ll add the name(s) to the ballot. Our phone numbers are listed in the column to the left. Speaking of Outreach, the next appearance is at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown, NH. It s at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15th and we ll be splitting our group on two floors. Let Joyce Wilson know if you re available. Lastly, invoices should be arriving in your mail soon to renew your membership in NHABDA. As an active member you get reduced admissions to the dances, Footnotes mailed to your home, and you become a supporter of the only non-profit organization in NH dedicated to the promotion of amateur ballroom dancing. For your convenience, there is also a membership application in this newsletter. Until next time, Joe PS Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to board member Chuck Piper who was injured in a bike accident recently. Heal well so you can come back dancing soon! 2009/2010 NHABDA SCHEDULE (Updated) Nov. 14 Pinkerton June No Dance Dec. No Dance July 17 TBD Jan. 16 Pinkerton Aug. 21 TBD New! Feb. 20 Pinkerton Sept. 18 Pinkerton Mar. 20 Pinkerton Oct. 16 Pinkerton Apr. 17 Pinkerton Nov. 20 Pinkerton May 15 Pinkerton Dec. No Dance

October Outreach The Isle at Ledgewood, Milford, NH Photos

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6 October Outreach The Isle at Ledgewood, Milford, NH Photos by Sarah Hannaford You make me feel so young Application for NHABDA Membership New Hampshire Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association PLEASE PRINT I wish to be a member of NHABDA. I am an amateur dancer and receive no income from ballroom dance shows, lessons, or competitions. NAME (1) NAME (2) STREET TOWN/CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE STUDIO AFFILIATION(S) (LIST ALL) Membership dues are $15.00 per person, per calendar year and are tax deductible. Please make your check payable to NHABDA and mail with this form to: Gerry Ouellette, Membership Chairman, 4 Candy Lane, Bedford, NH I would like to help our organization by: Volunteering to help set up or tear down on dance nights. Joining the Board of Directors Becoming a committee member or chairperson. Other:

9 More Places to Dance! IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Antrim in the Evening Social ballroom dancing at the Town Hall. 1st Sat. of every month. 7-10:30 pm. Complimentary lesson 7:15 pm. Kathy Blake Dance Studios or (cell). 3 Northern Blvd., Amherst, NH kathyblakedance@gmail.com Get in Step Ballroom Dance Lessons Bedford, Derry, Manchester, NH or Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio S. Broadway, (Rte. 28) Salem, NH Let s Dance Studio Michelle Johnson North Main St., Concord, NH. Free practice sessions Thur pm. The Mill-A-Round Dance Center Commercial St., Manchester, NH. (Waumbec Bldg., far north entrance, under green awning) Argentine Tango every Thursday except holidays. Advanced 7 pm, Basics 7:45 pm/practice 8:30-9:30 pm. $12. pp. For info. call Cameron or visit: manchestertango.blogspot.com The Moving Company Dance Center Railroad St. Keene, NH Arthur Murray Dance Studio Elm Street, Manchester, NH. Saturdays, 7 11 pm, $8. pp members, $10. others. DJ, free refreshments s.f. dance floor. Newport s Secret Ballroom Natalie Mavor Miles , 35 Main St., 3rd flr., Newport, NH. Paper Moon Dance Center Daniel Webster H way., Merrimack, NH Weekly and Special classes. Workshops and Social Dances. Nov. 21 Latin Social! 12/31 New Year s Eve Dinner Dance! For up-to-date schedule and more info call or go to our web site at Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio Portsmouth, NH Queen City Ballroom Dance Studio 21 Dow Street, Manchester, NH. 10/31 6:15-10 pm Halloween Costume Dance Party! Sunday Night Dance parties & Beg. lessons every week Sun. 5:15-9 pm. Free admission for first timers! West Coast Swing lesson & dance Wed. 6:45-10 pm. For info. call or go to Rockingham Ballroom Newmarket, NH Royal Palace Dance Studio 167 Elm St., Manchester, NH Private/group lessons/fitness training. Dance Party every Fri. Go to: for more info. or info@royalpalacedance.com Seacoast Ballroom The Harborside/Portsmouth, NH. IN MASSACHUSETTS Dance New England Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA Sat pm, $10. per person, cash bar. Jackie Davis Workman s Hall, 99 Wilson Street, Norwood, MA, off Rte 1A. Sundays 5 10 pm. MASSABDA Moseley s Ballroom Dedham, MA Dan Radler: Ballroom & Latin Dance Center of New England lessons for all levels and monthly dance parties. Call or go to Roller World Rt.1 So., Saugus, MA. Ballroom dancing every Tue. & Sat. 7:30-11pm. $11. inc. live band, snacks and chance to win Vegas trip. Steppin Out Ballroom Dance Studio Westford Street, Lowell, MA (Exit 32 off Rte. 3) Dances each month. $10. pp. Free refreshments. Wonderland Ballroom North Shore Road (Rte. 1A), Revere, MA IN MAINE Gotta Dance Portland, ME Maine Ballroom Congress St., Portland, ME Maplewood Dance Center Warren Ave., Portland, ME. themaple@maine.rr.com IN RHODE ISLAND Friends of Ballroom Dancing (FOBD) East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. SkipFOBD@cox.net NHABDA does not sponsor or sanction events or locations listed in this publication. We print this info. only as a service to our members. Special Thanks Department OCTOBER DOOR PRIZE DONORS Corinne Settlow $60 Face Painting Gift Certificate Garlin Neumann Leathers Photo Frames Outreach Committee Seeks dancers for nursing home demonstrations. No stress think of it as an hour of practice. ALL skill levels are welcome. You ll make someone happy next month and receive half off a NHABDA admission for yourself. Please contact Joyce at Donations Accepted NHABDA welcomes donations of gift certificates or other items of value to be used as door prizes at our monthly dances. Please contact Cheryl Hannaford at Singles are always welcome at NHABDA dances! Dance hosts usually provided. If interested in hosting, contact Ray James at From the NHABDA Board: Thank you to everyone who helps us clean up after a dance! Footnotes is published 10 times a year and is mailed free to members and associate members of NHABDA. Attention Everyone! Footnotes is a benefit that comes with a current, paid membership to NHABDA. If someone you know should be receiving Footnotes or would like to join NHABDA, please contact Gerry Ouellette at with their name and address. If you have ideas, features, or information that should be included in Footnotes, contact Joe Hannaford at , to hannaforddesign@comcast.net Advertising in Footnotes 1/8 page $20.00 per issue 1/4 page $35.00 per issue 1/2 page $60.00 per issue Full page $ per issue Discounts on multiple insertions. Contact Joe Hannaford, for advertising information. Footnotes has a circulation of approximately 215 households. Deadline for the January Footnotes is December 24th. Happy Holidays!

10 22nd Anniversary NHABDA 36 Hickory Lane Bedford, NH NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER, NH Permit No. 191 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL! October Showcase Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio Photos by Joe Hannaford

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Swing Into Spring Dance THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION Footnotes APRIL 2010 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 4 President s Message Greetings friends of NHABDA: What a great night everyone had