We are already in August, the dog days of summer. There are many activities to fill our recreational time-boating, beaches, biking, etc. Thanks to the 50 people who came out to dance and support our club. The dancers were kept busy on the dance floor---not too many folks were sitting on the sidelines with the great selection of dance music. Everybody seemed to be exceptionally happy and energetic---maybe because the outdoor temperature was more moderate and the ballroom was comfortably cool for dancing.

About 35 people have taken advantage of the discounted price offered to season or snowbird pass holders; it's not too late to take advantage of this offer. A season pass for all nine dances is $90, or $10 per dance; a snowbird pass is $75 for any six dances, or $12.50 per dance. The day pass rate is $15.

The next dance is on Sept 14, 3-6 pm at the KIA.

See you then!

Jan Symons
Board President

Not a dancer, but love to watch? No problem! The general public is always
welcome to take a spectator seat at SW Michigan Ballroom Dances.

Kalamazoo is a real hot spot for ballroom dancing.

There are four professional studios in the area. Dance classes are offered
through YMCAs in Portage and Kalamazoo, the Senior Centers in Kalamazoo &
Portage and through Kalamazoo and Portage Schools Adult Education programs. Social dance groups in the area offering monthly or weekly dances include SW Michigan Ballroom Dance, USA Dance, German-American Club, Richland Swing Dance and Kalamazoom Community Dances. Dancers from Lansing, Grand Rapids, Coldwater, Holland, St Joseph, Battle Creek and even from Chicago and Northern Indiana regularly make the trek to Kalamazoo for "Sunday Ballroom" with SW Michigan Ballroom Dance.

Southwest Michigan Ballroom Dance is a Kalamazoo-based non-profit community
arts group providing educational and participatory ballroom dance opportunities
throughout Southwest Michigan. For more info visit http://www.swmbd.org/ or
call Jan Symons (269) 720-0790.