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February 12, 2010 NEW LOCATION

Starting in February, our dances will be held at the Northside Center, 100 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA.


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Due to a rent increase at Dixon Hall, and other escalating costs, the members have voted by a two-to-one margin to move our second-Friday dances to a less-expensive venue. In addition to saving money, we'll enjoy more room for tables and dancing.

John Carr will start playing the tunes you enjoy dancing to at 7:00, although the doors are open earlier if you want to socialize and snack. Expect a free dance lesson provided by a local professional instructor about 8:30. Dancing ends at 10:00.
 
There is a no charge for first-time guests. After your first visit, the cost is $10 at the door. Membership fees for the 2010 year is $50 per person. Once you have paid your annual dues, your admission to the monthly dances are free. If you have not paid your yearly dues for 2010, please send them to John Levy, or bring it to the February dance. Your support at this time will keep the club active. 

Members and regulars generally bring a treat to share at the buffet table. First time guests should not feel obligated. Our dress code is business casual, no jeans or shorts. 
 
Dance Club 76 is an excellent opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow dancers, polish your steps, share tips and pointers with other dancers, and enjoy the fun and recreation of dancing. 

2009 Christmas Dance photos – click here

Password is the name of our band: highsociety
(all lowercase, no spaces)

Overview

Dance Club 76 is a non-profit organization for the enjoyment of ballroom dancing and the recreation it provides. Dances to a DJ are held monthly, generally the second Friday night, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.

Annual membership is $50/person and includes admission to eleven monthly dances – the Christmas dinner/dance is not included, however members receive a discounted price. Paid members may bring up to eight guests per dance at no cost, however guests can attend free only once . Members are expected to sign up to help with set up and cleanup at two of the monthly dances.

Walk-in guests are welcome. If not sponsored by a member, the cost for non-members is $10. Most regulars bring a treat to share, however guests should not feel obligated.

2008 Christmas Dance photos Click here

2007 Christmas Dance photos click here

These files are sized for 4x6 prints. You can order prints from this web site or download high-resolution files to make prints wherever you wish. To download the high-resolution files: click on the " Get Original Uploaded Photo" link under the photo and then, when it appears, right-click the photo and select "Save Picture As...". If you want the original 6-MB files, just send me an e-mail with the name of the files you want. Check out the photos of the 2006 Christmas dinner/dance at: http://public.fotki.com/Club76

Leonard Cosimo tribute

Watch an 80-year old dancer – you're never too old!