May 2017 Volume 57, Number 5 STARLITE BALLROOM 5720 GUION ROAD INDIANAPOLIS, IN PHONE: 317-767-4040 www.continentaldanceclub-indy.com info@continentaldanceclub-indy.com Dancing Every Sunday. since 1955 Doors Open at 5:30 pm Dance Lesson 5:45-6:45 pm Dancing 7:15-10:00 pm DANCE LESSON FOR MAY: SAMBA 5:45-6:45 PM LARGE BALLROOM BEGINNER LESSON FOR MAY: AMERICAN RHYTHM 5:45-6:45 PM SMALL BALLROOM Member admission $8 Visitor admission $12 Photos and Videos at Club Events Photos and videos are frequently taken at Club events. Your presence indicates your willingness to be a part of Club activities including photos and videos, which may include you. Look for Continental Dance Club On Facebook Have you moved or changed your email address? Please let us know your new mailing address, email address, and phone number when you make changes. Contact our membership chairman, Darrel Trexler, at continentaldanceclub@yahoo.com or call 317-722-0133. Continental Dance Club Board of Directors David Hinderliter 317-491-2794 President Ben Davis 765-620-5973 Vice President Carol Kussmann 317-331-7698 Secretary Diane Rice 317-252-2612 Treasurer Aina Clayton 317-694-0485 Susan Stewart 317-891-2684 Rhoda Israelov 317-250-3569 Ruthann Osenbaugh 317-250-4789 Newsletter Editor Pat Ralston brimerpbr@gmail.com Web Master Position Open CDC Ambassadors Dennis and Bess Dworski in this issue Notes from the Board page 2 This Month s Party announcement page 2 CDC Schedule and Bands page 3 Welcome New Members page 3 Dance instructors for this month page 4 DanceSport Competition page 4 Area Dances and Web Sites page 7 Dancing at the State Fair page 8 Kids Dance Outreach page 8 CDC Express Check-in form page 8 CDC Birthdays page 9 My CDC page 9 Speedway High School Spring Fling page 9 CDC St. Patrick s Day Party Photos page 10-11 Membership Application Last page
Columnist: Dave Hinderliter Hello to all! Notes from the Board In last month s newsletter, I wrote about two issues we needed to address. First was the lack of attendees buying drinks at the bar from Jenny. The situation has improved a bit, but, to be honest, we need more, so please keep doing your part, buying your drinks at the dance rather than bringing in drinks from the outside. Jenny needs to sell 35-40 drinks per night just to pay for her time, beverages, and miscellaneous items for drink service. The second issue pertains to our need for the club to make money every week, or at least, to break even. (Believe it or not, we have not broken even any week this year!) As board members, we have all come to the same conclusion, which is that it is time to raise our dance fees. Remember, there has not been an increase in fees since 2011, and inflation waits for no man or woman or child! On a third matter, you have no doubt already noticed that we have begun to mix it up a bit, experimenting with new formats for our mixer. Since the point of the mixer is to give new people the chance to meet our members and for members to get to know each other better, please participate rather than visiting at your tables. Everybody should be made to feel as if they are part of the fun. As always, your board members welcome your feedback and suggestions. The new dues structure and dance admission schedule will be as follows. Yearly membership dues stay the same at $25 Admission for members - $10 Advanced Dance lessons for members - $5 Admission for guests - $15 Advanced Dance lessons for guests - $5 Admission for students - $5 Advanced Dance lessons for students - $5 Admission paid by anyone: Beginner Dance lessons in small ballroom free These new rates will go into effect Sunday June 4th We certainly hope to see everyone dancing and having a great time. May 21 St 500 Race Party Rev up your engines Bring snacks to share page 2
CDC Dance Schedule and Bands Band schedules are current as of this printing, but are subject to change. This Month May 7 Brass& Ivory May 14 Sundown May 21 Mike McCarty Trio May 28 Blue Notes Next Month June 4 Dave Lowe June 11 Blue Notes June 18 Mike McCarty Trio June 25 Rog Greenawalt CD's 2017 Special Sundays and Events May 21 June 18 July 23 August 5 August 27 500 Race Party, Bring snacks to share Luau Party, Bring snacks to share Dress up Ball State Fair Dancing from 6:00PM to 7:00PM Homecoming at the Indiana Roof (No dance at Starlite) September 3 Nominations for Board of Directors September 17 50s Party, Bring snacks to share October 1 October 29 November 5 November 12 December 3 December 10 Nominations for Board of Directors Halloween Party, Bring snacks to share Nominations for Board of Directors Barn Dance, Bring snacks to share Nominations/Election for Board of Directors Christmas Holiday Party, Pitch-in Dinner Welcome New Members Rosalie Jarvis Wanda Lowes Mischelle Ogle Ron Ogle page 3
Dance Instruction May From our Dance Instructor Chairman Ben Davis We welcome Xavier Medina as our professional instructor this month. He plans to teach Samba for partnership dancing and he will teach Samba as a line dance if the students are interested. Originally from Marion, Indiana Xavier studied dance at the Community School of the Arts in Marion. There he studied a variety of dances including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop. However for thirteen years he has thrived and continued to learn International Ballroom. He founded the Indiana University Ballroom Dance Company which has continued to perform at various venues. Xavier is happy to continue sharing his experience and growth through teaching at Riolo Dance Studio. And we are pleased to have him as our instructor for May. For the beginners, May will be American Rhythm month. Ben Davis will teach Cha Cha week one, Rhumba week two, Swing week three, and Review all three on week four. The lesson will be held in the small ballroom. We thank our last month s professional instructor, Monica Lung for teaching East Coast Swing, as well as our volunteers Dave and Sue Berard for teaching East Coast to beginners Please invite your friends to come and learn to dance or to join us in learning some new dance steps. Both beginning and intermediate dance lessons are available only WITH paid admission to the dance. Please, no video recording of the lesson without permission of the instructor. Do you own a business? Consider running an ad in our newsletter or talk to a friend who might be interested in running an ad. Our newsletter reaches more than 300 people and the rates are quite reasonable. Substantial savings in monthly rates can be realized by running an ad for six months or a year. Your ad does not need to be copy ready. We will work with you. Please contact Darrel Trexler at 317-722-0133 or continentaldanceclub@yahoo.com. DanceSport Competition On Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 1:21 PM, The Continettes competed at the Indianapolis DanceSport Competition at the Sheraton Hotel, Downtown-Indianapolis. Solos & Formations Category - Formation 2: Silver JAZZ Routine FEVER with Luigi movements. Judge #3 gave us a score: 93 Judge #6 gave us a score: 95 Judge #8 gave us a score: 98 Each lady competing received a First Place Trophy and a ribbon. Eighth page One month $9, Six months $7/mo., One year $6.50/mo. Quarter page One month $16, Six months $14/mo., One year $13/mo Half page One month $28, Six months $26/mo., One year $24/mo. Full page One month $50, Six months $46/mo. page 4
777 \7 3- J N In In Ro Friday July 7, 2017 7:30-11:30 Murat Shrine Arabian Room 520 N. New Jersey Indianapolis, IN 46204 One of the best. Nights. Ever. The 22 nd annual Big Ballroom Bash! An evening of general dancing and great exhibitions featuring local dance clubs, studios, and independents *Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Ballroom* Tables of 10 can be reserved previous years have sold out don t delay! (To mail order tix, make check payable to Big Ballroom Bash [a non-profit organization], and send request to Rog Greenawalt address, cost, and other details at right.) Name Address, City, State, Zip # of Tix Requested Amount Enclosed Additional Donation if Desired Email Phone # Club/studio/person I want to sit with (optional)* * Sit with requests will be honored to the extent possible. Tix $25 before July 1 Tix $30 on or after July 1 Continental discount: $22 before July 1 Sponsorship Levels (optional): Bronze $30, Silver $60, Gold $150, Platinum $250 Ticket & other info, contact Rog Greenawalt 7538 Rogers Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46214 317-679-0752 RogGreenawalt@gmail.com BBB Sponsors: Rog Greenawalt, Bill Woodward page 5
CDC News and Announcements Do you want to volunteer? Contact any one of our Board Members (see page 1 of the Newsletter) to add your help to make our Club continue to thrive. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER Dance cancellation policy: Decision to cancel a dance due to hazardous weather will be made by 3:00 p.m., call (317) 767-4040 Web Master Our web site needs a new master to update it as needed. If you are sort of computer literate and would like to help out in this way, talk to Mary Sue Delauter at 317-579-1880 or Dave Hinderliter at 317-491-2794. June 18 Luau Party DANCES IN THE AREA For the most accurate information on these dances check the dance group web page. Dance Factor refer to web site for dance info IS DANCES) Irsay Family YMCA: Wednesdays, Group Lesson 11:00 AM; Dance Party 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM; Fridays, Group Lesson from 5:45 PM- 6:45 PM; Dance Party from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM USA Heartland Dance May 31st, American Tango lesson 7:30, dance 8:30 10:30 pm Bring snacks to share Dance Web Sites www.continentaldanceclub-indy.com www.andersonparamount.org www.carmelballroomdance.com www.indydancers.com www.indyusadance.org www.indiana.edu/~dance www.indyswing.org www.mydancefactor.com www.purdueballroom.org page 6
Kids Dance Outreach, by Carol Kussmann For the past two years, we have donated 50% of our 50/50 drawing dollars to KDO. I'm delighted to let you know that dollar amount came to $700 each year. After watching this incredible group, I decided to bring an idea to our board that might enable our dance community to grow our support further. So, starting with our first dance in May and then the first Sunday of each month, you will find a container for cash donations that will go 100% to KDO on our name tag table. If you would like a record for tax purposes, make your check out to Kids Dance Outreach. I thought you would all enjoy reading the delightful thank you note we received from KDO. " Just getting a moment to thank you and all of your members for welcoming Kids Dance Outreach, our students and our families to join you last Sunday night. We had a wonderful time with you and the children will never for get your encouragement, cheers and applause for them. It is very special what is happening and it is made possible by your generosity and support. Many thanks, PS : I stayed a bit to watch you all dance and was wonderful to see and your band was excellent. Thank you for including us. All my best. " Michael J. Johnson, Director SAVE the DATE/TIME for STATE FAIR DANCING The Continental Dance Club is going to "The Great 2017 Indiana State Fair" on Saturday, August 5th for dancing from 6:00 7:00 PM. The event will include general Ballroom Dancing w/cd's along with some Dance Exhibitions. Complimentary Admission tickets will be issued to Dancers participating on the stage during that time frame. Please contact Ruthann Rudy Osenbaugh, if you would like to sign up to dance that evening. 317-250- 4789 or email: r.r@mw.net If you have a change of plans the Complimentary Admission Tickets must be returned to Rudy. Thank you! Kids Dance Outreach photos Express Check-In (Members only) To use Express Check-in, complete this form, attach check or correct cash amount and hand to cashier. Lesson: Free Advanced Admission: $ 8.00 $12.00 Print Name Card Number Expiration Month page 7
MY CDC TANYA MARSHALL All week, I look forward to getting dressed up and coming to the dance on Sunday night, said Tanya Marshall, telling me she first started dancing at Continental back in 1988, turning into a regular only over the past year. It s just a great opportunity to meet new people and develop friendships, not to mention my absolute love for dancing, she added. I m intrigued with all styles of dance, whether it s ballroom, West-Coast Swing, Argentine tango, nightclub, or country two-step Dancing is like oxygen for my soul, the petite dyamo shared. For the past 26 years Tanya has owned the Heavenly Sweets bakery in downtown Noblesville, a business she founded and which she continues to operate. Combining lessons gleaned from earlier experiences as a bookkeeper and work in hotel banquet kitchens, this energetic entrepreneur has earned many awards and accolades for her wedding cakes. Tanya is wonderful to work with and the cake was beyond everyone s expectations! I wish there had been more left. I don t know what they put in these cakes but they are absolutely the best. Those are just two of the many rave comments from customers. At the adjacent R.L. Wilson House, the historic mansion Marshall owns, I learned, Heavenly Sweets offers artisan catering for corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, and intimate family gatherings. In November of last year, Tanya s Thanksgiving recipes won her a national championship on Food Network s Clash of the Grandmas. All of our life experiences, whatever they may be, Tanya reflected, are stepping stones in our life s journey. In fact, her Food Network appearance led to an opportunity of a different sort, as Tanya became the new spokesperson for the Indiana Hearing Aid company s Hear Indiana campaign. (CDC members can catch Tanya s commercials on WTHR.) A superb inspiration for three sons and six grandchildren, not to mention her many dance friends, Tanya has recently become what she calls a health nut, working out four to five mornings each week, and taking dance lessons 2-3 nights a week. After boasting of all the weight she had lost on her new regimen, Tanya insisted I select some luscious cupcakes to take home, assuring me she felt honored to be part of the Continental History Spotlight. The pleasure, I assured her, was all mine! - by board member Rhoda Israelov SPEEDWAY HIGH SCHOOL SPRING FLING Continental Dance Club members have been invited to join in the fun at Speedway High School as the school celebrates their Spring Fling on Friday, May 19th from 7-9 p.m. Music will be provided by the Starlighters Big Band and the West 25th Street Jazz Band. The dance will be held in the school cafeteria, enter through the southwest doors. In additional to music and dancing, there will be a silent auction and finger foods. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for students. April Birthdays at the CDC page 8
Continental Dance Club May, 2017 Volume 57, Number 5 CDC St. Patrick s Day Party Photos page 9
Continental Dance Club May, 2017 Volume 57, Number 5 CDC St. Patrick s Day Party Photos page 10
Dance Floor Etiquette 1. Dance in the proper lanes as indicated by the diagram below. 2. Step off the dance floor to talk while dancing is going on. 3. Do not talk while someone is at the microphone, so everyone can hear. Thank you. Stationary Dancers Slow Moving Dancers Fast Moving Dancers page 11
Continental Dance Club Continental Dance Club May, 2017 Volume 57, Number 5 First Class Postage Paid 5720 Guion Rd. U.S. Postage Paid Indianapolis, IN 46254 Indianapolis, IN CONTINENTAL DANCE CLUB ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL NEW UPDATE OF ADDRESS/PHONE PLEASE PRINT NAME(S) STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS Email US Mail Please indicate your choice of methods for receiving your newsletter (You will receive the newsletter 5 days sooner by email and it will be in color). Annual dues are $25.00. Please mail this page to the Continental Dance Club, 5720 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254. Information below is to be filled out by a Board Member. Membership Number / Joined / Expiration Date / Amount Paid Board Member Date page 12