During the month of Love, what better way than to spread our passion for dancing.  Two beginner series are now open for enrollment, and there continues to be plenty of activities in the community.  Read below for more!

But, first a message from the Board.  The Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 starting at 12:00 noon.  We will meet at the Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano Street, Tucson, AZ.  All SARDASA members and guest are welcome to attend.  Voting is limited to SARDASA members IN good standing.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Tomorrow is the Special Super Saturday Dance. Wear Your Team Colors and join the fun from 11:30am -1:30pm for Plus DBD followed by a 1:30pm Advanced Workshop.   Take your dancing to a new level on February 1^st at the Old Pueblo Dance Center   More info here.

Join the Sonoran Promenaders on February 15, 2020 in welcoming Garland Smith a caller and round dance cuer who has actively called for over 44 years. He comes from Houston, TX and recently moved to Mesa, AZ.  On this Saturday Afternoon we will dance Mainstream & Plus, it all starts at 2:30pm with Pre Rounds, followed by 3:00 – 5:00pm Squares.  $8 per dancer; Pizza party follows at $6 per person.  Sonoran Stables Dance Hall, 4231 S. Pauline Ln, Tucson, AZ.  Click for more info.

 On Sunday, March 1, 3:00 - 5:30pm dance to the extraordinary Tony Oxydene, calling Mainstream and Plus with one A1 tip after dance. This event is held at the Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St., Tucson to accommodate more dancers.  Many of us missed the Copper State Festival with Tony in Mesa which was sold out early! Now here’s a second chance to dance with this fantastic caller right here in Tucson. Tony is one of the most popular and sought after callers in the world and travels nearly 300 days annually.  Just $10 per dancer - Includes refreshments.  Sponsored by the Sunday Bunch and the Sonoran Promenaders.

BEGINNER LESSONS

Progress into Mainstream with two beginner Square Dance lessons series that are starting up now.  Help grow the Square Dance community.  Spread the word and invite your friends and join as an Angel at these beginner square dance lessons.

On Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00pm a 10 week bare bones beginner series is offered by Rick Gittelman instructor and caller at the Old Pueblo Dance Center.  $50 for the series or $7 per session.

In Sierra Vista there are two opportunities to learn Mainstream each week over the next 14 weeks from Feb 7 to May 15.  The lessons are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm at the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 3225 St Andrews Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ, and on Fridays from 6:30 – 7:30pm at the Sierra Lutheran Church, 101 N Lenzner Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ.  Contact Bryan at 520-775-1127 or via email at tmtsdlessons@gmail.com

PLUS BOOT CAMP

Can you handle this?  We will review all the Plus calls in just two days followed by a Plus Dance on Saturday afternoon!  Starting Friday February 21 at 6:30pm and reconvening on Saturday February 22 at 9:00am with an invitational Plus Dance Saturday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00pm.  It all happens at Sonoran Stables Dance Hall, 4231 S Pauline Lane, Tucson, AZ.  To Register call Tom at 520-419-6090, or via email Tom@CrispTours.con

RUN FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Would you like to serve the dance community and provide your expertise while serving on the SARDASA Board of Directors?  Our annual meeting is around the corner, and the nominating committee is seeking applicants for the Executive Team and Members at Large for a one year term that starts after the annual meeting scheduled for March 28, 2020.

It is easy to apply, please send your Name, Email Address, and Phone number, along with the position you are running for to nominations@sardasa.org. 

The Executive Team comprises of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.  There are also five seats open for the Members at Large.  You may only serve in one seat at a time, and Club Reps are elected by their Club, thus need not apply here.

To apply and join the Board Of Directors please meet these qualifications;

1. Individual shall be a current member of SARDASA in good standing.

2. Familiarized and understand SARDASA’s Bylaws and the Rules and Policies.

3. Expected to attend SARDASA Meetings regularly.

4. Actively participate on committees. (What committee will you be on?)

5. Promote the Association's programs and activities

6. Notify the President in writing if you cannot attend the meeting.

For more information about our organization, Bylaws, Rules, and past Minutes, please visit::

https://sardasa.org/about-us/organization.html

*   The Nominating Committee

SARDASA is on MEETUP

To help grow our community SARDASA has joined the Meetup social network and will be promoting events and dance lessons aimed at new dancers.  Please share our new page with your friends and support heritage dancing in Southern Arizona!  Our link is:

www.meetup.com/Old-Pueblo-Dancers

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sat, Feb 8, 11:30am to 2:30pm, lend a hand maintaining the Old Pueblo Dance Center
Sat, Feb 22, 12:00 to 2:00pm, SARDASA Board of Directors meets at the Old Pueblo Dance Center
Sat, March 28, 12:00, SARDASA Annual Meeting of the Members at the Old Pueblo Dance Center
Sat, Apr 25, 12noon – 3:00pm, Fundraiser with Silent Auction at the Old Pueblo Dance Center

The Square and Round Dance Association of Southern Arizona promotes and preserves American Folk Dance in Southern Arizona.  Our member clubs teach and dance at the Old Pueblo Dance Center, among other venues in the region.  Step in and enjoy dancing Square, Round, Clogging or Contra every day of the week.

Square and Round Dance Association of Southern Arizona
501(c)3 Non-Profit

We operate the Old Pueblo Dance Center located at:
613 E. Delano Street, Tucson, AZ  85705

Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 41314, Tucson, AZ 85717-1314
Phone:  520-216-4455
eMail: info@sardasa.org

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