
River Cities Masquerade Ball Oct 30, 2021!
Hello Dancers,
Our first River Cities dance of the season is coming up this Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 from 7:30-10:30pm at the Marietta Armory, 241 Front Street Marietta, Ohio 45750. Music by 5th Street Quartet. Bring your own snacks and beverages, club will provide bottled water & cups of Chex Mix, but no shared snack table will be setup this year due to Covid-19.
Please plan to bring dance shoes or non-street shoes to wear at this venue. The wood floors at the Armory were put in new the last couple years and the city is allowing us to use them without the normal floor coverings they put down for most events, so please make sure shoes are non-marking and smooth to prevent dings.
Since we are so close to Halloween this year, the theme will be a Masquerade Ball, so if anyone wants to enhance their formal attire with elegant hats, masks or accessories please feel free, but this is purely optional! As normal the dance is formal dress, with the gentlemen sporting tuxedos or dark suits and the ladies in formal gowns or cocktail dresses.
The membership drive for 2021-2022 is underway, if you have not renewed your membership or are thinking of becoming a new member,please bring your check to the dance! The yearly membership package is just $225/year per couple and includes all the dances. We still have a single dance price of $60/couple, but it is difficult to plan or survive on single dance income. New members are always welcome!
We are still looking for volunteers for the Dance Committee, I will have a signup sheet at the dance for anyone who wants to help close or open a dance.
Fall and Spring Season 2021-2022 Schedule:
October 30, 2021 5th Street Quartet Marietta Armory
December 4, 2021 Gary Stewart Wayside UMC Hall
*** Christmas Dance will be in remembrance of Bill Held, our long-time dance instructor ***
March 26, 2022 Scott Kitchen Trio Wayside UMC Hall
April 23, 2022 Warren Brothers Wayside UMC Hall
May 14, 2022 Scott Kitchen Big Band Wayside UMC Hall
6st Dance Date & Band TBD Wayside UMC Hall
Dance times are 7:30 to 10:30pm
Looking forward to a new season of dancing!
Susan Huck
RCBDC President
740-336-5852
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Here are detailed directions to the dance location:
The Marietta Armory is located at 241 Front Street Marietta, Ohio 45750. The Armory is a red brick building with parking area to the left side of the building. Entry is also on that side under the porch on lower level, take the elevator and/or steps to the second floor. If you need more directions call my cell.
RIVER CITIES BALLROOM DANCE CLUB MEMBERSHIP or RENEWAL APPLICATION
NAME ____________________________________PHONE # ( ) _____________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________
CITY_______________________________STATE____________ ZIP_____________
E-Mail___________________________________________________________________
Full year membership $225.00, pro-rated for joining during the year.
Send payment to: Paul Miller, 106 Walnut Grove, Washington, WV 26181 304-863-3531
Merry Christmas Dancers
Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful ballroom friends. We sure have missed seeing you on the dance floor. I know that when we do get back out there, we will need some serious lessons again.
By the way, we saw a strange post today with a link to a background image – i.imgyukle…. that wasn’t us. Please don’t click on it if you got an email with a strange link. It has been deleted.
Cheers to an amazing 2021 – this will probably be the most exciting New Year of all! Stay healthy eveyone!
Nancy Miller
River City Dance Announcement
Hello Dancers,
After careful consideration of Federal, State & Local Government mandates regarding Corona virus, plus the strong and urgent advice from the Medical Community, we have decided to cancel the remaining two River Cities dances coming up on March 28, 2020 & April 25, 2020.
We have already added another dance date to the fall schedule and will apply funds left over after the cancellations towards it and a larger band for that dance. Our dance committee has been working on a schedule for next season and are currently looking at band availability. I’ll share with you the tentative schedule that we will be voting on at our annual meeting this summer. Notice we have also worked out a date with the City of Marietta to try out the renovated Armory, which should be a fun place for another Halloween Masquerade themed dance like last year.
Oct 3, 2020 Scott Kitchen Big Band Wayside UMC Hall
Oct 24, 2020 TBD Marietta Armory
Nov 14, 2020 TBD Wayside UMC Hall
Dec 5, 2020 TBD Wayside UMC Hall
March 27, 2021 Scott Kitchen Trio Wayside UMC Hall
May 1, 2021 TBD Wayside UMC Hall
If you have questions about this cancellation or schedule for next season, please email me.
I wish you well and pray you all stay safe during this troubling time.
Susan Huck
RCBDC President
740-336-5852
Big Band Dance – April 4, 2020 *With enough RSVP’s!
Dear Dancers,
The next dance will be April 4th, and we are making plans to make it a Senior Prom. The details are still evolving and they will be shared as we get closer to the dance date.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
7:30 pm
$25 per couple
Stout United Methodist Church Gym
3329 Broad St. Parkersburg, WV 26104
If you CAN make it April 4 to the Big Band Dance, 7:30 pm at Stout United Methodist Church gym, please RSVP to: danceextras@suddenlink.net and let Joyce know you are coming. If you can’t make it, no response is needed. Felice plans to go ahead with the dance if we have enough couples coming.
As you probably know, Felice brings in musicians from all over WV, not just Wood County, in order to fill out the Big Band; from Logan, Glenville, Charleston, Clarksburg, Athens OH… We never know if we will have a good turnout, and at least once a season we have a very small group. Because preparation setup is a huge job, we are trying a new idea to help us eliminate the low attendance dances. We ask that you RSVP by email if you will be attending the next dance, to Joyce & Steve when they send out their dance announcement email each month. If you can’t attend the dance, no need to reply. Only if we don’t get enough positive replies, will we cancel that dance and notify you in advance of that dance.
We hope this works well for you and for us! If anyone has ideas to boost attendance, your help would be appreciated.
Thanks for always supporting The Doug Hess Big Band!!
Joyce & Steve Mestemacher
DanceExtras@suddenlink.net 304-916-0104
Felice and The Big Band
Cancelled – River Cities Ballroom Dance, March 28, 2020 Vienna, WV
Our next River Cities dance is Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:30-10:30pm at Wayside UMC 3001 Grand Central Ave. Vienna WV 26105. Music by Scott Kitchen Trio.
Bring your own snacks and beverages to share and enjoy during the dance. The dance is formal dress, with the gentlemen sporting tuxedos or dark suits and the ladies in formal gowns or cocktail dresses.
The membership drive for 2019-2020 is still underway, if you have not renewed your membership or are thinking of becoming a new member,please bring your check to the dance! The yearly membership package is just $225/year per couple and includes all the dances. We still have a single dance price of $60/couple, but it is difficult to plan or survive on single dance income. New members are always welcome!
2019-2020 Schedule:
March 28, 2020 Scott Kitchen Trio Wayside UMC Hall
April 25, 2020 Scott Kitchen Big Band Wayside UMC Hall
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dance!
Susan Huck
RCBDC President
740-336-5852
CANCELLED – O’Neill Center Ballroom Dance! Saturday, March 21, 2020
The O’Neill Center is closing due to the virus. Therefore, this dance is cancelled. Stay healthy everyone!
Please join us on the dance floor Saturday, March 21st at the O’Neill Center!
O’Neill Center
333 4th St
Marietta, OH
7:00 – 9:30 pm
$5 per person
Casual Dress
Bring your own snacks to share and your own non-alcoholic beverage.
*Tango Lesson at 8:15!
Hosted by John Polasko
DJ Music
Peter Ianniciello – NEW! Group Ballroom Lessons
Peter will be teaching group ballroom dance lessons at the newly opened MOVExercise in the Dils Center 521 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
Lessons require a partner. If you don’t have a dance partner, please call Peter Ianniciello for availability at 304-588-1027.
BEGINNERS:
Each Monday at 7pm beginning February 3 thru March 23, 2020
The beginner program is an eight (8) week course covering the essential components of Ballroom Dancing. The Waltz and Rumba will be taught to familiarize students with both smooth and rhythm styles of dance.
Tuition $160 per couple (limited to 8 couples)
INTERMEDIATE:
Each Thursday at 7pm beginning February 6 thru March 26, 2020
The Intermediate program is an eight week course oriented to dancers who wish to improve the style and character of their dancing. A basic understanding of Ballroom Dancing is a prerequisite. Waltz and Rumba will be used to teach intermediate techniques.
Tuition $200 per couple (limited to 6 couples)
Classes will be held at Mid-Ohio Valley Exercise located on the 2nd floor of the Dils Building at 521 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Members of M.O.V.E. (Mid-Ohio Valley Exercise) receive a tuition discount of 10%.
If you have questions regarding the group classes or if you’d like to schedule private lessons, please contact:
Peter Ianniciello @ 304-588-1027
Ballroom Dance – O’Neill Center Feb 15, 2020
Extend your Valentines Day weekend with an evening of ballroom dance!
Saturday Night, February 15, 2020
7:00 – 9:30
$5 per person
O’Neill Center
333 4th St
Marietta, OH 45750
Dance Lesson starting at 8:15pm
Casual Dress- You can bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
Cancelled: Big Band Dance – February 8, 2020
Dear Dancers,
Unfortunately, there were not enough positive RSVP responses for attendance this Saturday evening. There were going to be more band members than dancers. Thanks to the couples who responded. We appreciate your input.
As an alternative, the next dance will be April 4th, and we are making plans to make it a Senior Prom. The details are still evolving and they will be shared as we get closer to the dance date.
Cancelled – Saturday, February 8, 20207:30 pm
$25 per couple
Stout United Methodist Church Gym
3329 Broad St. Parkersburg, WV 26104
If you CAN make it Feb 8 to the Big Band Dance, 7:30 pm at Stout United Methodist Church gym, please RSVP to: danceextras@suddenlink.net and let her know you are coming. If you can’t make it, no response is needed. Felice plans to go ahead with the dance if we have enough couples coming.
As you probably know, Felice brings in musicians from all over WV, not just Wood County, in order to fill out the Big Band; from Logan, Glenville, Charleston, Clarksburg, Athens OH… We never know if we will have a good turnout, and at least once a season we have a very small group. Because preparation setup is a huge job, we are trying a new idea to help us eliminate the low attendance dances. We ask that you RSVP by email if you will be attending the next dance, to Joyce & Steve when they send out their dance announcement email each month. If you can’t attend the dance, no need to reply. Only if we don’t get enough positive replies, will we cancel that dance and notify you in advance of that dance.
We hope this works well for you and for us! If anyone has ideas to boost attendance, your help would be appreciated.
Thanks for always supporting The Doug Hess Big Band!!
Schedule for 2020
Sat April 4, 2020 tentative “Senior Prom”
Sat May 2, 2020 tentative
Joyce & Steve Mestemacher
DanceExtras@suddenlink.net 304-916-0104
Felice and The Big Band