USA Dance, Inc. was originally formed 60 years ago as United States Amateur BallroomDancers Association, Inc., USABDA as an acronym. During the early years theorganization consisted primarily of a small number of members in the New York & D.C.areas, and small numbers on the West Coast. In the late 1970s, actions were initiatedto expand our organization to other parts of the country and to create a nationalorganization. In 1985 USABDA reorganized was granted tax-exempt status by theInternal Revenue Service. Bylaws were formed as a national organization with aregional and chapter structure.
In 2005, a corporate resolution was filed and recognized which changed our name toUSA Dance, Inc. We focus on promoting the growth of all styles of ballroom dance,both competitive and social dancing. This includes a program that creates and supportschapters in various states. In addition, we organize educational programs among thepublic about the health benefits of ballroom dance and Dancesport, the competitiveform of ballroom dancing. These programs emphasize the physical, mental and socialbenefits of dancing, and include the enhancement of dance.
Ballroom dance improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, andposture. Pivots, spirals, lunges, and chasses all contribute to muscle enhancement,calorie burning, and stamina. As the body develops, dancers are also sharing upbeatmusic and dance figures with friendly people which reduces stress and catalyzes theformation of new friendships. Recent studies have concluded that ballroom dance, aswell as other dance, music, etc. can help prevent the early onset of dementia inindividuals. Mind-to-body coordination, spatial relation, and floor-craft managementall improve cognitive ability.
In our organization, we are extremely fortunate to have a multitude of volunteers, board leaders, and dancers who love ballroom dance, appreciate the romance, and enjoy the health benefits that ballroom dance brings to their lives. We continue to focus our activities on various programs to enable members to have fun dancing, achieve their dance goals, maintain physical and cognitive well-being, and promote and expand the art, sport, and passion of ballroom dance.
At Your Service,
Ken Pandozzi
Vice President of Social Dance
Editor’s Note: Check out “USA Dance Celebrates 60 Years!”
Money Matters
We will have another MONEY MATTERS Zoom meeting on Saturday, May 31, at 2 pm EST,hosted by Esther Freeman, National Treasurer, and Karen Chaleki, Assistant Treasurer.
We will send out the Zoom link on the Friday before. This is your meeting, so please send any questions you may have to Karen, AssistantTreasurer@usadance.org, by May 26th. If you don’t ask, we don’t know!
We look forward to another great meeting.
Esther Freeman and Karen Chaleki
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
USA Dance, Inc.
Editor’s Note: September is also Membership Month. Check out the article on National Ballroom Dance Week Announced.
AMERICAN DANCER
Are you reading American Dancer? You should!
American Dancer updates its stories weekly. Read about our National Champions, learn about social dance etiquette, check out #5047’s Academy Awards night, and read a Viennese Waltz poem!
Social Dance Council & Town Meetings
The Social Dance Council will be meeting in April to discuss plans to support our Chapters. Following that, we will be holding Town Hall Meetings with National Officers and Chapter leaders. Please reach out to your District Director with issues and concerns before April.
- DISTRICT 1 – AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY
- DISTRICT 2 – IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI
- DISTRICT 3 – MI, IN, OH
- DISTRICT 4 – ME, VT, NH, NY, MA
- DISTRICT 5 – PA, CT, RI, NJ
- DISTRICT 6 – CA, NV, AZ, HI
- DISTRICT 7 – AR, CO, LA, NM, OK, TX
- DISTRICT 8 – AL, GA, KY, MS, TN
- DISTRICT 9 – FL, PR
- DISTRICT 10 – NC, SC
- DISTRICT 11 – DE, DC, MD, VA, WV
| Phil Sisk | Director of Chapter Relations | (Contact the Director of Chapter Relations) | |
| Esther Freeman | Director – District # 1 | (Contact District 1) | |
| Bonnie Burton | Director – District # 2 | (Contact District 2) | |
| Roger Greenawalt | Director – District # 3 | (Contact District 3) | |
| Diana Wardell | Director – District # 4 | (Contact District 4) | |
| Ken Pandozzi | Director – District # 5 | (Contact District 5) | |
| Herbert McGurk | Director – District # 6 | (Contact District 6) | |
| Diane Montgomery | Director – District # 7 | (Contact District 7) | |
| Lori Maggs | Director – District # 8 | (Contact District 8) | |
| Janet Martin | Director – District # 9 | (Contact District 9) | |
| Vacant | Director – District # 10 | (Contact District 10) | |
| Phil Sisk | Director – District # 11 | (Contact District 11) |
