Ballroom Dancing In The Danbury Area

DANBURY — The United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USABDA) has announced that a chapter for ballroom dancers has been organized in the Danbury area. Janice Brown is serving as local coordinator to finalize organization of the new USABDA chapter.

USABDA, a non-profit, volunteer organization, is the governing body for amateur ballroom dancing in the United States and has chapters all over the country. The basic purpose of chapters is to create opportunities for affordable ballroom dancing in their community and educate the public regarding the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom dancing.

The local chapter will sponsor monthly dances for members and the public. Typically, each dance will consist of a one-hour dance lesson, followed by three hours of general dancing as well as dance demonstrations. The program will include mixers and line dances.

The chapter will also promote ballroom dance training in local colleges and high schools, and will seek to increase the number of business establishments that offer ballroom dancing to the public.

Membership will be open to singles as well as couples. A special welcome is being extended to beginners and after the chapter is operating, plans will be made to arrange special low cost dance lessons to help these new dancers get started.

For additional information, contact Ms Brown at 426-8693.