Ballroom By-Line is the newsletter of The London Ballroom Dance Club Incorporated Ballroom By-Line The Club that promotes and teaches International Style Ballroom Dancing December 2014 A Message from the president... What a great Christmas party! The evening at the Great Hall at Western University was an evening to remember. With the unveiling of our new club banner, a fantastic dinner provided by Great Hall Catering, wonderful performances by members of our club, Cathie and Paul, and the excellent music on a fantastic floor, the evening was truly a success! A very big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that make an evening like the Christmas Gala an evening to remember, we are truly thankful. I would also like to take a moment to thank everyone who has volunteered throughout the year, in whatever capacity, big or small as we are a volunteer organization and many hands makes light work. We sometimes forget how much work our volunteers do, and when I began to think about it, it really does take a lot of planning and effort to run our club. The work a volunteer does ranges from hosting practices at Woodland Heights Public School on Mondays, and practices at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre on Fridays. Volunteers can assist as a greeter at the monthly dances, or offer their creative talents for the decorations at our regular dances or our special dances. Volunteering also includes serving on the executive board as either a class representative, member at large or one of the elected positions, to some smaller housekeeping items like surveying the membership as to their collective wishes, or handling the club library and many other tasks I have forgotten that just seem to happen. If you are interested in volunteering with us, you can contact any member of the board. I would like to personally wish a you and your families a Merry Christmas and health and happiness in the New Year.
Introducing more new directors... Level 1 Representative: Anu Pathria I never danced in my life before but always wanted to learn a dance form. Joined LBDC in Oct this year & began to take lessons from our dedicated instructors - Horst & Janice. I believe, it is never too late & there's no end to learning. Heartfelt thanks to Jason for introducing my husband Harish & me to the club. Gradually, dancing is becoming a way of my life. Level 2 Representative: Pete Klaver I have been dancing since I was sixteen and I have been a member of LBDC for three years. This is my first executive position with the club. My favourite dances are cha cha and waltz. Other hobbies and interests of mine are travel, art, sculpture, and heritage building renovation. Level 3 Representative: Glenn Warren These class representatives serve to liaise between the students of their respective levels and the instructors and/or the board of directors. Do not hesitate to direct your questions or concerns to your class representative so that your needs may be addressed.
Members at large: Scott MacDonald I am holding the member-at-large position on the board. This is my second year on the board as last year I was class rep. I have been a member of the LBDC for almost 10 years. I started dancing 10 years ago, I seem to enjoy the Latin dances the most but my favorite is Tango. I like traveling to new places and hope to have more time someday to do so. Kathe Davidson I have loved dancing for as long as I can remember. It s over 10 years ago that Tom and I joined the LBDC. I served on the 2014 constitution review committee, and now I am a board member. As the new editor of the By-Line as well, I welcome suggestions. I teach, and I enjoy many other interests of traveling, sailing, biking, skiing, reading, painting, and zumba! The members at large are appointed by the executive to assist as needed with the operation of the LBDC. The LBDC Board of Directors: President: Jason Clubb 519-642-4893 Vice President: Jim Sandford 519-652-5796 Secretary: Monique Martin 226-378-7348 Treasurer: Anne-Marie Rozsa 519-878-3111 Registrar: Sheri Saunders 519-474-4073 Class Representative (Level 1): Anu Pathria 519-636-0768 (C) 519-652-2631 (H) Class Representative (Level 2): Peter Klaver 519-600-0707 Class Representative (Level 3): Glenn Warren 519-268-0110 Board Member: Kathe Davidson 519-666-1931 Board Member: Scott MacDonald 519-878-3111
Activities We danced in... October and November Then in December The Christmas Dinner Dance The 108 guests at our Great Hall gala were the first to view the club s new banner! Guests enjoyed the expert performances of the foxtrot, tango, cha cha, and waltz performed by Cathie Penalagan and Paul Brown.
Dancers were drawn to the dance floor until midnight by D.J. Pamela Forbes inviting music Generous donors made it possible for several guests to win door prizes and spot dance prizes. THANK YOU to our generous donors! George and Anne-Marie Bucek David s Tea Masonville Place Green Tea Room Great Hall Catering Remark Fresh Market London City of London Parks & Recreation Dental Arts Centre London Milestones Restaurant London Top Notch Hair Design - Kilworth Thank you to our photographers Qiang and Kewin Lan!
Do you need a gift for a dancer? We have a few LBDC shirts in various styles and sizes, ranging from $12 to $29. Contact Jason Clubb for more information. 519 642 4893 Current and future activities: CLASSES: Start Date End Date Time Level 1 Session 3 Tue., Jan. 27, 2015 Tue., Mar, 10, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM Session 4 Tue., Mar. 31, 2015 Tue., May 12, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM Level 2 Session 3 Wed. Jan. 21, 2015 Wed. Mar. 25. 2015 7:00-8:30 PM NO classes on Feb. 4, 11, and Mar. 18 Session 4 Wed. Apr. 1, 2015 Wed. May 13, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM Level 3 Session 3 Thu. Jan. 29, 2015 Thu. Mar. 12, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM Session 4 Thu. Apr. 2, 2015 Thu. May 14, 2015 7:00-8:30 PM
PRACTICES: Mondays, 7:00-9:00. Woodland Heights Public School except NO practice on Feb. 16, Mar. 16., Apr. 6, or May 18 Fridays, 7:30-9:30, Carling Heights Community Centre except NO practice on Jan. 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 3, Apr. 17, May 15, May 22 WORKSHOPS: Argentine Tango Jan. 19 and 26, 2015 Ross Todorovic Salsa Feb. 9 and 23, 2015 Ross Todorovic West Coast Swing Mar. 23, 2015 Larry Hough Night Club 2 Step April 20 OR 27, 2015 Larry Hough REGISTER WITH SHERI SAUNDERS AT 519-474-4073 2015 Dances (Polish Hall) Saturday, January 17, 2015 Saturday, February 21, 2015 Saturday, March 21, 2015 Saturday, April 18, 2015 Saturday, May 23, 2015 Year End Dinner/Dance Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for 2015! Dancing is like dreaming with your feet.constanze