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Every 2nd Sunday - Bob Burns and the Mike Caranda Big Band
Swing Orchestra
. Held at the Alamo Ballroom, El Paso 2-5 pm.
Info @ 575-525-9333 or 915-584-5684.

Every 3rd Sunday -
Big Band on the Rio Grande - Las Cruces -
@ Eagle Hall, 980 N. 17th, Las Cruces. $7. Info @ 575-373-2188

Every Thursday Night -
Big Band Dance Club, -  Las Cruces -
Info @ 575-373-2188.  Dance to the music of the Ron Thielman Band.

Every Friday Night -
The Neal Cowan Band, with all of your country
favorites, is still playing at Graham Central Station, 505 S Main St,
Las Cruces, NM, (575) 524-9131, every Friday night from 6-9pm (and
there’s a buffet from 5-7).

1st & 3rd Friday & 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
DANCE UNIVERSE in Las Cruces, NM holds dance parties with a free
lesson starting at 7:30 pm.  1160 El Paseo Rd. D17 Las Cruces, NM
88001.  $5.00  Call 575-680-2200, visit us on the web at http://www.
danceuniverseinc.com.

Every Saturday Night - Argentine Tango Party - El Paso - $5 pp
Held at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton,
Info @ (915) 532-2043

Every Tuesday,
Argentine Tango Party, 6:45-9;15 pm.  $5 per
person,  and every Wednesday, group
Ballroom Dance lessons, $5
per person. 303 Alameda St., Las Cruces, NM.  PH: Curtis & Monina
Graham  575-496-2761.
Upcoming events
Shundo Dance Studio
Showcase November 30,  2008
El Paso Country Club
Mark this date now for an afternoon of fun!
For more information, please call 915-532-2043.

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Dance Universe Dance Parties
Saturday November 15
Friday November 21
There is a lesson that starts at 7:30pm and is approximately 45 minutes, with general dancing immediately
following. Dance to all styles of music including Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Bachata, Country
Western 2-step, and more until midnight. Entrance to the dance parties is $5 per person. The Dance Universe
Dance Parties are an excellent place to practice your dance skills with a variety of different partners. All ages
and all skill levels are encouraged to attend
Dance Universe, 1160 El Paseo, Ste, 17, Las Cruces, NM.  Phone 575-680-2200

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Dance Whirl November News
Thanksgiving Dance
November 28
Dance Whirl in November: The couple's group is doing "2-step" this month and the fun dance will be the day
after Thanksgiving to help work off some of that turkey.
Dance Whirl,  5380 N. Mesa, EP  - 915-833-5539.  Dancewhirl@peoplepc.com

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Dance Whirl December News
CHRISTMAS DANCE
December 19th
from 8 - 10 PM, $10 a person. Also, we will have only ONE (1) couple's group class in December.  That will be
on Dec. 12th from 8 - 9 PM, $15 a couple.  We will be doing "the Christmas Waltz".
Dance Whirl,  5380 N. Mesa, EP  - 915-833-5539.  Dancewhirl@peoplepc.com

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Dance USA Chapter 5017
"Celebrate the Season with Dance"
to be held at the
Centennial Club of Fort Bliss, Texas
in the Austin Room
December 13, 2008
Looking to compete?
Check out USA Dance Competition Calendar at:
http://usadance.org/dancesport/competition-calendar/
Desert Dancer
Chapter #5017 of
USA Dance , Inc.
El Paso - Las Cruces - West TX - Southern NM
Jan 16 - 18, 2009  
Manhattan Amateur Classic - NQE
MAC - Hosted by Greater New York USA Dance Chapter # 1004
at Manhattan Center, Grand Ballroom
For information, contact:  
email:mac@nyusabda.org           website: http://nyusabda.org/

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Jan 30 - 31, 2009  
Smoky Mountain DanceSport Championships - NQE
Sponsored by Greater Knoxville USA Dance Chapter # 2060 in Knoxville TN
For information, contact:
Tim McGhee, 865-386-7843
email: twmcghee@nxs.net         website: www.usabda-knoxville.us

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Feb 7, 2009  
Southwest DanceSport Championships - NQE
Hosted by NorCal Chapter #4004 at San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose CA
For information, contact:
James Kleinrath 650-591-6757email:    president@usabda-norcal.org
website: http://www.usabda-norcal.org/regionals/

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Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2009  
Southeastern Championships - NQE
Hosted by MidEastern USA Dance Chapter #6001 in Washington DC
For information, contact:
email: USAdancedc@gmail.com   Website:http://www.usadancedc.org/comp.html

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Apr 3-5, 2009
USA Dance
2009 National DanceSport Championships
at the Renaissance in Baltimore MD.
info at http://usadance.org/


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USA DANCE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE DANCESPORT CHALLENGE
NOVEMBER 22 - 23, 2008
COLUMBUS OH

Website is up and running for this event at  http://cdcusabda.accessdance.com/

The 2008 events will be held Saturday & Sunday at the Convention Center in Columbis Ohio -Nov 22-23.
Competitions in Latin, Rhythm, Standard & Smooth Styles - All Levels - Plus, Formation Team Competition
and University Team Match.

REGISTRATION NOTES
· 2008 Championships will ONLY be offering ONLINE registration. (Formation Teams contact Daphna)
· Registration and Payment deadline Midnight, Monday Nov. 10, 2008 ($15/person penalty for payment after
Monday 11/10/08 or at the event.)
· During check-in at the event, registrants will need BOTH their USA Dance Student Athlete Membership card
and College Student ID.

Note: Competitors will receive free entry into the Ohio Star Ball Friday and Saturday night events with your
registration fee of $70.  Review the website for details.

If you have questions, contact  Daphna Locker  email:  nationals-chair@usadance.org