Our friends at USA Dance have announced a few upcoming events, including a performance by our own Dave Cremers! For those of you who are unfamiliar with USA Dance, it is a national non-profit organization for amateur social and competitive dancers. The North Central New Mexico chapter, based in Albuquerque, hosts dance parties twice a month, usually at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center on the north side. Here’s what’s on the chapter’s dance card:
Saturday, Feb. 28
11 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Day of Dance for Health
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Free event, sponsored by the Lovelace Health System, with dance demonstrations, no-cost health screenings, drawings for door prizes, heart-healthy snacks, and the Second Annual “Duke City Dance Off” dance competition featuring local celebrities.
The USA Dance Dance Formation Team will perform at 12:15 p.m. The Duke City Dance Off begins at 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 1
6-9 p.m.
USA Dance party
Albuquerque Square Dance Center
4915 Hawkins Street NE, Albuquerque
Mini-lesson on East Coast Swing with Patti Smith
Admission: $8 per person; $5 for USA Dance members and college students; free for ages 12-18.
Sunday, March 15
6-9 p.m.
USA Dance party
Albuquerque Square Dance Center
4915 Hawkins Street NE, Albuquerque
Special performance by Brenda Dunagan and David Cremers
Admission: $8 per person; $5 for USA Dance members and college students; free for ages 12-18.
For more information, e-mail the USA Dance North Central New Mexico chapter or visit the chapter’s website.
