USA Dance, Inc.

Eastside Dance with Sound of Swing

Saturday, September 18

Enjoy the SOUND OF SWING, an 18-piece Big Band playing a variety of music for dancers to move to: waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, and cha cha, among others. As per requests, there will be more floor space for dancing. Quickstep lesson with Michael Kheriaty begins at 7:30pm. General dancing follows at 8:15 until 10:15pm.

There's plenty of free parking close to the door. Admission is $10. North Bellevue Community Center is at 4063 148th Avenue NE in Bellevue, WA 98007, 425-452-7681, www.bellevuewa.gov. Flyer

Volunteer Your Computer Knowledge

Support Ballroom Dancing
USA Dance - Seattle thrives with the passion and volunteerism of its members, and here is an opportunity for you to play a part to help and serve fellow dancers in the community. A computer-savvy person is needed to fill the job described below. If you need more information or have questions, please call Daryl Schmidt at 425-814-3848 or email him at dance007@comcast.net.

Design Printed Programs for Competitions
Summary: Gather information, design, and produce four competition print programs a year. Coordinate with the USA Dance President (get information for inclusion in the program), the competition organizers (to see who the sponsors are who need ads or any other information for the program), as well as the printer. Most of the work takes place during the month prior to the event.
Skills: Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop software; good time management skills; detail-oriented; work well with variety of people
Time Commitment: Prior to the event: 10-20 hours; day of the event: 0 hours

Upcoming Social Dances

We hold several social dances each month at three locations in the greater Seattle area. The dances are from 8:15 to 11 PM or if there's a live band it's 8:15 to 10:30 PM. A complimentary beginning lesson is provided before each dance at 7:30 PM. For more details, please see the social dances page.

Competition-like Practice Rounds!

Competitive dancers, have you ever wondered what the judges thought of your dancing? USA Dance Seattle is organizing standard dance rounds shortly before each of our competitions (three Quest for the Bests and Northwest DanceSport Championships).

Quest for the Best is September 25. Standard competitive rounds are held at DanceSport International on Sunday, September 12, 6:30-8:00 pm. Shannon Knauss, a judge from a previous Quest will watch to offer feedback. A video camera will capture the dancing for your own inspection.

Who: Standard competitive dancers seeking feedback
What: Judged standard practice rounds
When: Sunday, September 12, 6:30-8:00 pm

• Details:
  6:30-7:00 Warm up
  7:00-7:10 Standard rounds #1
  7:10-7:30 Judge feedback
  7:30-7:40 Standard rounds #2
  7:40-8:00 Judge feedback and video viewing
  

Quest Competition 2010! Saturday: September 25 This event is held at the Washington Dance Club. Spectators Spectators are encourage to attend to cheer on their favorite dancers. Clap, shout out the couple's competitive number, and admire the beautiful and eye catching dresses. Competitors Competitors, here's your chance to show off your technique and skill to your friends and family. Register online at qftb.org. Cost is only $15 to enter multiple events. Details, Flyer, Email.

Member Benefit

Come to any USA Dance - Seattle social dance during your birthday month and your admission is FREE! Happy Birthday!

Formation Team seeking new members!

USA Dance - Seattle's Formation and Performance Teams are looking for new members to join in the fun and art of performance dancing! The team's mission is to promote ballroom dancing through performance, and they have been doing so throughout the Northwest and Canada since 1989. They welcome dancers of all skill levels interested in improving their dancing by training with a group for public performances, such as Seattle Star Ball, the Bellevue Philharmonic's "Night in Vienna," and National Ballroom Dance Week.
The team rehearses at DanceSport International on Lake City Way NE on Wednesdays 7-10pm and is coached by Monique Hrouda. If you like to dance, enjoy meeting new people, and are interested in joining this great organization, please contact the team president, Mike Begley, at 425-508-8856, or see our website at teamdancers.org.

Want to Get on Our Email List?

We would be happy to send you email announcements of our upcoming dances and other events. Please contact Michael Kheriaty by email or at 1-800-755-5057 to be added to our list.

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