NVCWDA First Newsletter of 2020
Our latest newsletter is now available. It covers the fourth quarter of 2019 plus the first quarter of 2020. If you would like to contribute articles or photos to a future edition, please send your input to us.
NVCWDA in 2009 and 1999
Each year as NVCWDA’s anniversary dance approaches, I wonder what we were doing 10 or 20 years ago. In September 2009, the officers were: President – Charlie Pierce VP – Bo Marlin Secretary – Joyce Leamon Treasurer – Donna Dennis We were dancing at Luther Jackson Middle School twice a month on the first and … Read More
Dancing Cockatoo
Cute article about Snowball, the dancing cockatoo. He can keep to the beat and has as many as 14 dance moves, including the head-bang, down-shake, swing-down, and foot-lift-swing-down among others. This is more than some of our human comrades can claim. Love the head-bang move.
NVCWDA July-September 2019 Newsletter
Our third quarter newsletter is available.
Dancing at Reston Station June 21 – Recap
The evening was perfect for dancing outside, with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Many familiar faces from NVCWDA attended the event as did a number of enthusiastic members of the general public. The Scott Kurt & Memphis 59 band played their first set from 7 p.m. until about 7:45. During their break, Linda Bloyer taught … Read More
Dancing at Reston Station
On Friday June 21 and on Friday July 12, Linda Bloyer will be teaching a few easy and free lessons at Reston Station, on the plaza above the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail stop. The events are part of the Summerbration Concert series staged in partnership with Reston Community Center. Both events are free and open to … Read More
Recap of NVCWDA’s Dance Demo at Haydon ES
Kat Fanelli reflects on NVCWDA’s dance demonstration at Haydon Elementary School in Manassas on March 19: Oh, we always have fun at our dance demonstrations! A lot of people attended the event at Haydon Elementary, lots of kids! Kids were really running around…if I had to do it again, I would do more teaching and … Read More
NVCWDA April-June 2019 Newsletter
Our second quarter newsletter is available.
Fund Raising for Fisher House
Are you feeling lucky? As part of our fund raising for Fisher House Foundation, we will have drawings for performances of the Manassas Ballet at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas at our Benefit Dance on April 6. You do not need to be present to win. These are some great values! The Ballet donated a … Read More
Bo and Ann Head South
Bo and Ann attended their last dance on March 16. They’ve packed up and are heading to Alabama. They have been a vital part of NVCWDA for many years. They participated in the Country Steppers dance team and taught lessons at our dances. Bo served in several capacities, including president, on the board of directors. … Read More