Footnotes. St. Paddy s Day Dance. Sat., March 15, President s Message. 20th. Shepard Auditorium at Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH

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1 20th Anniversary THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION Footnotes MARCH 2008 VOLUME 21, ISSUE 3 President s Message Greetings friends of NHABDA I heard through the grapevine that the February 16th dance was a hit for everyone. We had 165 people attending the dance, with many staying right up to the end. My personal thanks go out to Shelly Butera for filling my shoes while Joe and I attended the Toby Keith (who?) concert at the Verizon that night. At the March dance during the band break we have a Toby Keith song that you can do a rumba to. Thanks also go out to Paper Moon for a fantastic bolero and showcase. (Sorry that I missed you.) I heard Rico Barr played some new tunes for everyone. Thanks guys! On Sunday, February 10th, the Outreach group performed at the Hanover Hill Nursing Home in Manchester. During the performance there was a gentleman that kept hitting on the women performers to dance with him instead of their partners. Well, at the end when we opened up the floor to the residents to join us, he wasn t to be found so he never got his chance. Also, as I was leaving a gentleman approached me in the hallway and said that he had wanted to dance with me but his friend got to me first. (Oh my!) We handed out red carnations to all of the residents and we all walked out feeling good about our volunteering for such a good cause. Thank you to everyone who performed that day. A board meeting was held at the Hannaford compound on Tuesday, February 19th. We discussed plans for the April Seminar, Founders Ball, and 2009 dates. Everyone was treated to homemade pizza and tomato soup. Our newbies, David and Lynne Townsend said as they were leaving that it was not a typical board meeting. No stuffy shirts here. We also want to welcome Irene Lisavich who attended her first board meeting. The very next day I left for a trade show in Las Vegas. At this show they always have a private party on the first night. This year it was Billy Joel (I believe that most of you know who HE is) who performed. What a great week I had Toby Keith and Billy Joel. I came back with $65. less in my pocket (not bad for three nights in Vegas). Continued on page 2 WOOD FLOOR! 10,000 DANCE-ABLE SQ. FT. St. Paddy s Day Dance dcd dcd Sat., March 15, 2008 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. Cha cha lesson 6:45 pm 7:30 pm General dancing from 7:30 pm 11:00 pm Showcase by Giancarlo Costa Music by Trilogy 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., March 13th 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 President s Message continued from page NHABDA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Cheryl Hannaford VICE PRESIDENT Shelly Butera TREASURER Sheila Lisavich SECRETARY Bert Consentino COMMITTEES CLEAN-UP Keith Johnson Irene Lisavich DANCE SET-UP & DECORATIONS David & Lynne Townsend Bruce & Sue Stevens FOOTNOTES Joe Hannaford MUSIC & MEMBERSHIP Gerry Ouellette OUTREACH Joyce Wilson SCHOLARSHIP Lois & Joe Ireland Maria & Bill Vanderhof SHOWCASE & LESSONS Lois Ireland SINGLES Ray James WEBMASTER Keith Johnson Our next dance is on Saturday, March 15th at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. Giancarlo Costa will be teaching a cha cha and performing a showcase for us. I m sure that you ll not want to miss this dance. You re invited to wear green as we ll be celebrating St. Patrick s Day. Trilogy will be performing for us and I understand that there ll be four members in the group playing tunes for us all evening long. On Sunday, March 9th the NHABDA Outreach committee will be performing at Courville of Manchester, NH. If you want to make a resident of a local nursing home happy, please contact Joyce Wilson or myself and we ll give you the details of what is involved. The two requirements are to bring your dance shoes and a smile! Our dance seminar form is enclosed. Please note the change. The date is the same Saturday, April 5th but the place has changed. The Bedford Town Hall was booked so we re having it at Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH. Norman Thibeault of Fred Astaire Studio of Worcester, MA will be teaching two new patterns for $15.00 per person. If you want to only do the first lesson a fox trot, please inform Betty and the cost is only $10.00 per person. You may bring your video recorders that s how Joe and I remember the patterns later on! Please remember to phone in your reservations and if your plans change and you can t make the dance, let Betty know. Keep on practicing and I ll see you at the next dance. As always, Cheryl 2008 Application for NHABDA Membership New Hampshire Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association 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: PLEASE PRINT Volunteering to help set up or tear down on dance nights. Joining the Board of Directors Becoming a committee member or chairperson. Other:

3 DANCE SEMINAR Intermediate to Advanced Fox Trot AND Intermediate Quick Step WITH Norman Thibeault of Fred Astaire Studio Worcester, MA Note: Change in Venue! Saturday, April 5, :00 5:00 p.m. Shepard Auditorium at Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH Cost: $15.00 per person ($10. for Fox Trot only at 2:00 p.m.) 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. NHABDA Dance Registration Form * Pre-registration required by 03/31/08 Both sessions 1st session only Make check payable to NHABDA and mail to: Betty Ouellette, 4 Candy Lane, Bedford, NH Need more information? Call Betty at

4 February Showcase Highlights Paper Moon Dance Center Fitz, Vogt & Associates presents the th Annual Ballroom Gala to benefit Meals on Wheels Saturday, April 26 Dinner and Dancing to Rico Barr & The Jumpin Jive Review 6:00-11:00 p.m. at the Center of New Hampshire Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH $55. per person Call to order tickets or for more information. February Outreach Hanover Hill Nursing Home Thank you Rich Potavin, filling in for Jimmy Olsen at the February NHABDA dance. Nice shots! NHABDA 2008 SCHEDULE Save these dates! Mar. 15 Pinkerton Apr. 19 Pinkerton May 10 Pinkerton June No Dance July 19 Location TBA Aug. 23 Location TBA Sept. 20 Pinkerton Oct. 18 Pinkerton Nov. 29 Pinkerton Dec. No Dance Outreach photos by Joe Hannaford

5 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. Get in Step Ballroom Dance Lessons Bedford, Derry, Manchester, NH 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. Queen City Ballroom Dance Studio 21 Dow Street, Manchester, NH. Order tickets for Ballroom Dance Party Sun. Mar. 30, 1-5 pm at Manchester YMCA. Beginner Couples dance party 1st Sat. each month 7-10 pm. Theme dance parties 2nd Sat. ea. month 7-10 pm. Group Lessons. For info. call or go to Olson Ballroom Dance Studio NEW! Moved to larger space: Epsom Shops Plaza, Unit 1, Epsom, NH Dance socials 2nd & 4th Sat. each month. 7-11pm. $10. pp Paper Moon Dance Center Daniel Webster H way., Merrimack, NH Weekly and Special classes. Workshops and Social Dances. For up-to-date schedule and more info call or go to our web site at Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio Portsmouth, NH Rockingham Ballroom Newmarket, NH Royal Palace Dance Studio Elm St., Manchester, NH. Private/group lessons. info@dancenh.com Seacoast Ballroom The Harborside/Portsmouth, NH. IN MASSACHUSETTS Dance New England Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA Sat pm, $10.00 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 Steppin Out Ballroom Dance Studio Westford Street, Lowell, MA (Exit 32 off Rte. 3) Dances each month. $10.00 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 information only as a service to our members. March at Paper Moon New Times for Drop-ins and Socials! Effective 3/1/08, Drop-in classes will begin at 7:30 pm and Social Dances at 8:15 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Check out our Web site for complete schedule! New Teen Class: Fridays at 6:45 pm

6 20th Anniversary NHABDA 36 Hickory Lane Bedford, NH No jigs, but plenty o smooths & Latins at our St. Paddy s Dance Mar. 15th! NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANCHESTER, NH Permit No. 191 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 Special Thanks Department FEBRUARYDOOR PRIZE DONORS Papermoon Dance Center, Merrimack, NH (2) Gift Certificates for Social Dances Joyce Wilson Candles and Holders and all the yummy dessert makers! 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 each month and receive half off a NHABDA admission for yourself. Please contact Joyce at Note: 2008 NHABDA Memberships are now being accepted. See form inside. 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 280 households. Footnotes is published 10 times a year and is mailed free to members and associate members of NHABDA. To help our volunteers expedite clean-up after dances, we ask that you do your part by clearing your table before leaving. Thank you! The NHABDA Board of Directors 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 Deadline for April Footnotes is March 28th