Black Tie On Broadway
The 2008 Carolina Heartland Ball was held on Saturday, April 12th, 2008
in the elegant Guilford Ballroom at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
in Greensboro, North Carolina. The theme this year was "Black Tie on Broadway"
Reception started at 6:30 with a Live Band playing music. At 7:00 Dinner was served. At 8:00, after dinner, dance music prepared by Lib Johnson and Rockie Troxler was played.
Eileen Leggio, 2008 Chairperson for the Black Tie On Broadway thanks all of the members
of Carolina Heartland who contributed countless hours of their
time behind the scenes to put together an enchanting evening for our guests.
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Karen & Robert Fogleman - Dancing in front of the stage in the Guilford Ballroom
Click Here to see more photos of the 2008 Black Tie On Broadway Ball submitted by Joe leggio, Curtis Holt, and Bert Jackson
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this will be replaced by the SWF.
Dancing at the "Black Tie On Broadway" Ball. (Click on the "Play" button to view the video)
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If you took photos or videos of the 2008 Carolina Heartland Chapter #6092 "Black Tie On Broadway" Ball, and would not mind sharing them with others, attach them to an e-mail to
and I'll add them to the Carolina Heartland on-line Photo-Gallery.
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Welcome:
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Welcome to the home of the Carolina Heartland Chapter of
USA Dance/USABDA.
We are a group of beginner and more experienced ballroom
dancers from the Greensboro / High Point / Burlington area that love to dance
and have a good time. To learn more about us click here.
We meet monthly on the second Sunday of the month at
5:30 at Skateland, USA on Church Street in Greensboro
to dance. Admission fees are as follows: $5.00, USA Dance Members; $8.00, guests; and $3.00 for Students with a School ID.
The fun begins with a 45 minute lesson taught by a local professional instructor. General dancing lasts from 6:15 until 8:15 p.m.
and usually includes a mixer and several lady's choice dances. Refreshments are provided by the membership.
Please note: you don't have to be a member before you come out for a dance! Click here for directions to the meeting.
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National Chapter of the Year:
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Our Carolina Heartland Chapter of USA Dance was named 2005 - 2006 National Chapter of the Year! This great honor was announced recently at the 2006 USA Dancesport competition held in California.
The award is the result of hard work and efforts of many club members, each doing what they can to promote Ballroom dance in the Burlington, Greensboro, High Point area of NC. We should all be proud. |
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Submit Photos:
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If you have taken photos at any of the Carolina Heartland Dances, Workshops, or Community Outreach events
and wish to share them with others visiting this web site it is easy.
Simply send photos, along with a description of their contents and when they were taken to
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Community Outreach:
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Sunday, August. 18th, 2007: Carolina Heartland's Outreach Program participants, led by Curtis Holt, performed in a Ballroom Dance Demonstration at Blumenthal's Jewish Nursing/Rehab Center.
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Carolina Heartland Members danced at the Bicentenial Gardens On May 6th, 2007 as part of Carolina Heartland's Outreach program organized by Curtis Holt.
click here to see more photos.
A Dance Demonstration at Beth David Synagogue in Greensboro on January 16, 2007 was organized by Carolina Heartland member Curtis Holt as part of Carolina Heartland's Outreach Program.
click here to see more photos.
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2007 Showcase - Dancing with Our Stars:
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The 2007 Carolina Heartland Showcase was held on Sunday, September 16th, 2007
at the Oriental Shrine Club on High Point Road
in Greensboro, North Carolina.
It was huge success and a credit to all of the volunteers
who contributed countless hours of their
time behind the scenes to put together a great showcase.
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Click here to see more photos of the 2007 Showcase in our Photo Gallery
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Important Dates:
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Saturday Jun 14, 2008
: 7:PM to 10:30 The Mayberry Ballroom Dance of Carolina Heartland is held at the Pro Health Fitness Center at 280 North Point Blvd, Mt. Airy, NC
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Doors open at 7 p.m., Dance lesson at 7:30, general dancing from 8:15 - 10:30 p.m.
click here
for details and directions.
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Note: The Carolina Heartland Dance in Greensboro will not be held on Mother's Day, it will instead be held on the following Sunday, May 18th.
Sunday May 18, 2008
: 5:30PM to 8:PM Carolina Heartland Dance
at Skateland, USA on N. Church Street in Greensboro, NC. Dance lesson at 5:30, general dancing from 6:15 - 8 p.m.
click here
for directions.
Remember:The monthly Carolina Heartland Dance location has moved to Skateland USA, on North Church St, in Greensboro, NC. New start time is 5:30 PM.
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Saturday Jun 14, 2008
: 7:PM to 10:30 The Mayberry Ballroom Dance of Carolina Heartland is held at the Pro Health Fitness Center at 280 North Point Blvd, Mt. Airy, NC
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Doors open at 7 p.m., Dance lesson at 7:30, general dancing from 8:15 - 10:30 p.m.
click here
for details and directions.
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Places to dance in the area:
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We are very fortunate to have a great number of dance events in
the Greensboro/High Point/Burlington and surrounding area
that are held on a regular schedule.
For a listing of many of them click here.
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Contact us:
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For Carolina Heartland Dance Club information send
Email to
or contact one of the chapter officers.
To contact the webmaster of this web-site send
Email to
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Learn to Dance:
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Most beginners at ballroom dance start by taking lessons from a professional instructor. Experienced dancers take lessons to learn new steps. Click here to see a listing of instructors and dance studios in the Greensboro / High Point / Burlington and surrounding areas.
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Music for Dancing:
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Beginning and experienced dancers are always searching for music apropriate for dancing.
For a listing of some selections and sources our members have found click here.
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