January Association Dance

9 squares greeted Tony Allemao, Guest Caller from Chula Vista, CA, at January’s Association Dance on Jan 14.

 

President Tom Mannan introduced Tony and Round Dance Cuer, Jerry Jestin.

Tony’s exuberant calling makes it hard to get a sharp picture of him.  He seems to get as much exercise as the dancers!  His wife, Tami, the perfect complement to Tony’s enthusiasm, sat in the corner at the dance and knitted.

       

Special Thanks to Bernice Odom for providing the photos for the evening.  You can view the rest of her photos by clicking here:

January Association Dance Photos

January’s Dance Events

Note: This is not meant to be a complete schedule for January, just that of special events or classes for new dancers. Please check your printed schedule for the complete listing of classes, workshops and dances. We will have the complete schedule on the blog soon.

January 4

Plus Lessons with Bob and Jan Stutevoss

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Yuma Square Dance Hall, 2255 E. Palo Verde

January 5

Round Dance Class with Patty Porter

Beginning Two Step

Will meet twice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.

Yuma Square Dance Hall, 2255 E. Palo Verde

January 5

Plus Lessons with Jerry Jestin

Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Westwind RV Resort,  9797 S. Frontage Rd.

ABC Beginner Squares Lessons with Jerry Jestin

Meeting twice weekly at 12:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays

Country Roads RV Resort, 5707 E. 32nd St.

January 13

Black Cat Dance

PLUS

Pre-Rounds at 7 p.m. with Kristine and Bruce Nelson

Squares/Rounds at 7:30 p.m. with Bob Stutevoss

January 14

Association Dance

Pre-Rounds at 7 p.m. with Jerry and Janice Jestin

Mainstream Squares/Rounds at 7:30 p.m.

…with Guest Caller, Andy Allemao of Chula Vista, CA

Please bring a non-perishable food for our Mission and finger foods to share

Association Meeting preceding dance at 5 p.m

Free admission for wearing your 2012 Festival Ribbon (ribbons also available at the door).

Without Ribbon, Admission is $4.00 per person

January 20

Demo Dance, 3:00 p.m.

Palm View Rehab Center, 2222 South Avenue A (Click here for map location)

Steve Porter, Caller

Patty Porter, Cuer

Many of the residents here are former square dancers. Please help give them a pleasant reminder of their dancing days. If you can dance at the demo, send an email to the association, or let Londa or Anita know.

January 20

Through a special arrangement with the Civic Center, you can now reserve a plate lunch for Saturday’s noon break.  The menu will include:
     *     Baked Chicken Breast
     *     Rice Pilaf
     *     Coleslaw
     *     Roll with Butter
     *     12 oz drink, either iced tea or coffee (no refills)
The meal is $7.00. 

You must be signed up before January 20 to take part in this special offer.

To sign up for the lunch (payable at time of meal) click here. 

January 30

Monday Night Pajama Dance with Steve and Patty

Sun Vista RV Resort

7:00 Pre-Rounds

7:30 Squares/Rounds

Wear Your Pajamas! 

Win the Teddy Bear!

January 31

Last chance to purchase Festival Ribbons at the Special Price of $25.00 per person.  Beginning February 1, price is $30.00.

Purchase ribbon from any Caller/Cuer.

For more information on Festival, check our website at ysrda.weebly.com

For information on other January classes and dances, check the printed schedule, available at the Square Dance Hall and from all Callers/Cuers.

December Association Dance with Andy Allemao

 Energetic Andy Allemao of Chula Vista, CA, transferred his high energy to the dance floor on December 12, at the December Association Dance.  Ron Noble cued the Rounds. 

With many dancers in Christmas apparel, the floor was alive with color.

For a look at the photos from the dance, 

December Association Dance

Coming up, Saturday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. (Pre-rounds at 7, Squaring up at 7:30)

Andy Allemao of Chula Vista, California will be calling.  If you have never danced to the energetic calling of this young man, you are in for a real treat.

Our own Ron and Mary Noble will be cuing.

This is a Mainstream Dance with announced Plus Tips.

If you have purchased your 2010 Festival Ribbon, the dance is free.  Ribbons may be purchased at the door. Charge without ribbon for the dance is $3.50.

Please bring finger foods to share and non-perishable foods for our Mission.

Immediately prior to the dance at 5:00 p.m., an Association Meeting will be held.  Remember, if you dance in Yuma on a regular basis, you are automatically an association member, with full voting rights.  We invite all members to attend the monthly meetings.