NATIONAL DANCE WEEK© 2007 EVENTS

Check out below what was celebrated throughout the United States for National Dance Week 2007 and see whether your town was represented! If not, perhaps you might want to check out our "Become Involved" page to consider becoming an official Delegate, yourself.

Friday, April 27, 2007 - "Celebration of Dance" in honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Golden Lion Productions, Inc.; Contact: Helena Saraydarian (AZ) NDW Delegate; phone: 623 465.2720;
email: goldenlionproductions@yahoo.com; website: www.goldenlionproductions.com;
Mailing address: 515 E. Carefree Hwy., #176, Phoenix, AZ 85085. Arizona celebrates National Dance Week with the 8th Annual "Celebration of Dance" concert series & other festivities. Twenty dance companies perform towards bringing dance awareness in an evening of creative dance expression.

April 20th & 27th, 2007 - Country Dancing honoring NDW -sponsored by The North Forty Club & Dance With Joy; Contact - Joy Murphy; phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.dancewithjoy.net

April 24th, 2007 - Ballroom Dancing For Seniors in honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Pope County Senior Center & Dance With Joy; Contact - Joy Murphy; phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net

April 24th, 2007 - Pilates for Seniors honoring NDW -sponsored by Pope County Senior Center & Dance With Joy Studio; Contact - Joy Murphy; phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.dancewithjoy.net

April 28, 2007 - Party In the Park for National Dance Week -sponsored by Arkansas River Valley Arts Center; Contact - Joy Murphy; PO Box 2112; Rusvl., AR. 72811; phone: 479-968-1620;
email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.arvartscenter.org

April 30th, 2007 - Bring A Friend Day honoring NDW -sponsored by Dance With Joy Studio; Contact - Joy Murphy or Jessica Askew;phone: 479-968-1620; email: dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net; website: www.dancewithjoy.net

April 21, 2007 - Dance Anywhere for National Dance Week 2007 - sponsored by: Shawl-Anderson Dance Center; Contact - Beth Fein; 2704 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705;
email - info@danceanywhere.org; website: http://www.danceanywhere.org
Where will you be on Friday, April 20, 2007 at noon PDT (or corresponding times according to your geographical location)? Wherever you are....STOP and DANCE! Start National Dance Week with dancers everywhere, be a part of Dance Anywhere, a Cornerstone Event for BANDW. Transform your world with dance on a street corner, a park, an office, a school.....anywhere. Take a photo or video and send it to the address listed above.

EL DORADO HILLS
April 23rd-27th - Bring a Friend Week / Try a free class during National Dance Week; sponsored by Center Stage Dance Academy of EDH
April 25, 2007, 11:30 am - Angelina Ballerina® Storytime for National Dance Week; sponsored by El Dorado Hills Branch Library
April 28, 2007 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Celebrate National Dance Week with Performances and Lecture Demonstration; sponsored by El Dorado Hills Branch Library
Saturday April 21st 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m; El Dorado County National Dance Week Dance-A-Thon; sponsored by Center Stage Dance Academy of EDH
***For all of the above events and activities, use this contact data for additional information:
Contact - Georgina Coleman; 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; phone: 916-939-7222; fax: 916-939-9904; email: CSDAofEDH@juno.com; website: www.CSDA.info

MISSION VIEJO
Saturday, April 28, 2007 - Dance Day in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by One Performing Arts Center; Contact - Tami McQueen; 24002 Via Fabricante #408, Mission Viejo, California 92691; phone: (949)470-1278(1art); email: oneperformingarts@sbcglobal.net; website: www.oneperformingarts.com
A Free Day of Dance and Drumming! Call for further information.

OJAI
April 27, 2007 - Celebrate Dance in Ojai honoring National Dance Week Dance Concert - sponsored by Nordhoff High School Dancers; Contact - Pamela Lappen' email: pamlappen@yahoo.com
Celebrate Dance In Ojai dance concert will be at the Matilija Jr. HS Theatre at 7PM. The dance concert is FREE to the public. Choreographers and dancers from Santa Barbara, Carpenteria, Camarillo, and Ojai will share their work with the community. Donations will be accepted at the door in support of the Ojai Valley Birth Resource and Family Center.

PACIFIC GROVE
Saturday-Sunday, April 21 and 22, 2007 - Pacific Grove Good Old Days in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by: Shall We Dance Studio; Contact - Ingrid Tower; phone: 831-373-5678;
email: ingrid@shallwedancepg.com; website: www.shallwedancepg.com
Pacific Grove Good Old Days is the annual 2 day event for the entire downtown area. Shall We Dance studio is the location for all dance demonstrations, lessons and contests in Ballroom, Tango, Swing and Salsa. There will also be African Jazz Dance, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Irish and Greek dance presentations.

WHITTIER
April 23 - 27, 2007 - National Dance Week at Rio Hondo College - sponsored by Rio Hondo College Dance Department; Contact - Alyson Cartagena; phone: 562-692-0921 X3983;
email: acartagena@riohondo.edu; website: http://www.riohondo.edu/
Rio Hondo's Dance Dept. invites you to celebrate National Dance Week with us April 23-27. All Dance master classes are open to the community and will be conducted in the Dance Room (G 132) from 1:00-2:30PM. The events will be as follows: April 23 - Rags Sharqi (Belly Dancing) with Tamra-henne; April 24 - African Dance, Nikola Clay accompanied by drummers Jason and Brenda Hahn; April 25 - Afro-Caribbean Dance, Erin Landry accompanied by drummer Rock M. Deadrick; April 26 - Afro-Brazilian Dance, Swing Brazil accompanied by drummer Doug Lunn; April 27 - Hip Hop, Keiko Kubo and Yoko Kogure

April 21 - 30th - 4th Annual Celebrate Dance Month in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Bridge and Boulder Arts Commission; Contact - Mary Wohl Haan; P.O. Drawer H, Boulder, CO 80306; phone: 303-441-4391; fax: 303-442-1808; email: haanm@boulder.lib.co.us; website: www.artsresource.org/dance
Special brochure and schedule is published listing dance performances, workshops, films, parties, story hours and displays throughout the month of April in Colorado. Check on line at www.artsresource.org/dance for more information.

Friday, April 27, 2007 - A Showcase of Dance in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Arts for All and Denver Public Schools; Contact - Gwen Bowen, State Director of Colorado; phone: 303 744-2724;
email: twhobin1@juno.com

FREDERICK
Friday, April 20th 2007 - Merengue/Disco Party in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Axis of Movement; phone: (303) 833-7353; email: info@axisofmovement.com; website: www.axisofmovement.com
Friday, April 20th from 6:15 PM -8:15 PM Teens and Adults, we need YOU to help us celebrate National Dance Week! With it's intoxicating beat, the Merengue is the simplest latin dance form to learn. As your dance confidence builds, you'll get to pick up the Hustle, made popular from the dance floors of New York City! Bring your sweetheart or come stag! Alisa and Joanne will teach you the basics to dance the night away. BEFORE THE EVENT -$6 member, $8 non-member. AT THE DOOR -$8 member, $10 non-member.

Friday, April 20, 2007 - Children's Pajama Dance Party in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by Axis of Movement; phone: (303) 833-7353; email: info@axisofmovement.com; website: www.axisofmovement.com
Friday,April 20th from 6:15-8:15 PM We're celebrating National Dance Week! Come dressed in your favorite pajamas. We'll split the kids into two groups. Children aged 3- kindergarten, 6 and older. We'll keep the kiddos occupied with movement games, kid-friendly movies, snacks, and more! BEFORE THE EVENT- $4 members, $6 non-members. AT THE DOOR- $6 members, $8 non-members.

Friday, April 20th 2007 - Longmont's National Dance Week Celebration - sponsored by Airborne Dance; Contact - Sara Calabrese/Tia Lindholm; 1816 Boston Ave, Longmont, CO. 80501; phone: (303) 651-1456;
email: frontdesk@airbornegym.com Summer Camp preview: Come and sample one of the many great camps we offer from ages 2 1/2 and older. In addition we will be celebrating dance in America with a showcase of our many talented dancers. Come and enjoy this FREE performance at 6:00 PM

April 20, 2007 - NDW Children's Spokescharacter, Angelina Ballerina® Book Signing - sponsored by The Ballet School of Stamford; Contact - Marti Etter; 201 Summer Street Stamford CT 06901; phone: 203-358-8853; fax: 203-487-0271; email: martietter@mac.com; website: www.balletschoolofstamford.org
Kick off event -Author, Katherine Holabird and Illistrators first apearance with a ballet school for a book signing

HOCKESSIN
April 23 - 29, 2007 - Bring A Friend to Class during National Dance Week; sponsored by American Dance Academy; Contact - Darlene Giordano Cummings; phone: 302-593-4198; fax: 610-268-8485;
email: danceatada@comcast.net; website: www.danceatada.com

DOVER
Sunday, April 29, 2007, 3:00 pm - Delaware Ballet Celebrates National Dance Week - sponsored by Delaware Ballet; Contact - Kelly Millar; email: Delballet@comcast.net; website: www.delawareballet.org
Show time for "Spring Gala 2007" is at 3PM at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Downtown Dover. Come see the Delaware Ballet perform different styles of dance in celebration of National Dance Week!

FLORIDA
CLERMONT
April 29, 2007 - Local Belly Dancers Honor National Dance Week - sponsored by Tribal Muses and Goddess Evolution; Contact - Sherry McDonald; mailing_address: 12513 Butler Bay Court, Windermere, FL 34786; phone: 321-229-2292; email: sherry@tribalmuses.com; website: http://www.tribalmuses.com

PENSACOLA
April 20, 2007, 6pm to 9pm - Northwest Florida NDW 2007 KICK OFF PARTY! - sponsored by: NWFlorida NDW Steering Committee; Contact - Michelle Stephens; phone: 850-206-5229;
email: mstephens2@escambia.k12.fl.us; website: nwfnationaldanceweek.com
April 20th at 12:00 noon sharp! - WHAT MAKES YOU DANCE FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK? - sponsored by NWF National Dance Week Steering Committee; Contact - Monica Hall; phone: 850-384-2484;
email: sojournad@cox.net; website: nwfnationaldanceweek.com
Come join the folks in the downtown area or stop right where you are and shake your groove thing in honor of National Dance Week. It doesn't cost a thing and you will feel great!!

April 21, 2007, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm - BE HEALTHY, BE HAPPY...DANCE FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK!; sponsored by Escambia School District & Baptist; Contact - Monica A. Hall; phone: 850-384-2484;
email: sojournad@cox.net; website: nwfnationaldanceweek.com
An annual event held each spring in Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Students, families, teachers, school administrators and community friends are invited to participate each year in our celebration of wellness. The event consists of a walk around Seville Square, community health-related organizations sharing information, the health department providing wellness screenings, and student demonstrations.

April 22, 2007, 2:00 pm - MEN DANCE FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK; sponsored by NWFlorida NDW Steering Committee; Contact - Michael Wardlaw; phone: 850-433-8484; email: mwardlaw@nfballet.org
This event will take place at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on UWF campus

April 23 - 24 - Center Stage Ballroom Dance Studio and National Dance Week - sponsored by Center Stage Ballroom Dance Studio; phone: 850-444-9200; www.nwfnationaldanceweek.com; Monday, April 23, 2007 - 7:00 pm - Intermediate Cha-Cha Class; Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 7:00 pm - Free Advanced Viennese Waltz Class
April 26, 2007 - 7:15 pm - NIA DANCE PARTY FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK; sponsored by Elizabeth Bennett; phone: 850-723-7282; email: e_lizabeth_b@hotmail.com; website: www.breathepcola.com
Come celebrate National Dance Week by - you guessed it - DANCING! Move how you feel! Enjoy the moment! Everyone's invited! It's your living room away from home - but bigger! Bring your favorite song and we'll dance to it! Breathe Yoga Studio - 503 Adams St.(Seville Square next to Artel gallery).
Saturday, April 28th - 10am to 5pm - Goomaby Festival in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Belmont Arts Center; Contact - Blair Anderson; phone: 850-207-0206; email: info@goombaygulfcoast.com
A festival where cultural arts, crafts, dance, cuisine and differing styles of Afro-Caribbean heritage are celebrated.

April 29th @ 1:00 pm - YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE FOR NATIONAL DANCE WEEK 2007 - sponsored by NWF National Dance Week Steering Committee; Contact - Monica Hall; phone: 850-384-2484;
email: sojournad@cox.net; website: nwfnationaldanceweek.com
A dance performance by young dance artists showcasing the variety of dance styles expressed in the NWFL area

ST. PETERSBURG
April 20, 2007 - Frankie Manning, the Ambassador of Swing, Celebrates National Dance Week - sponsored by USF Florida Studies Program and Savoy South; Contact - Arleene Norman; 727-564-2087;
email - arleene@verizon.net; www.savoysouth.com
In honor of National Dance Week, the legendary 92 year old Ambassador of Swing, Frankie Manning, will be awarded the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. This living legend will then speak on his life experiences and the culture as he's known it during the Harlem Renaissance.

April 21 and 22, 2007 - Frankie Manning, Ambassador of Swing, and National Dance Week - sponsored by Right Step Studio; Contact - Arleene Norman; 727-564-3087; email - arleene@verizon.net; www.savoysouth.com

GEORGIA
ALPHARETTA
Friday, April 27, 2007 - National Dance Week Celebration; sponsored by: Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department; Contact - Stephanie Campbell; 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004; phone: 678-297-6153; fax: 678-297-6151; email: scampbell@alpharetta.ga.us; website: www.alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA
April 21 through April 28, 2007 - Fulton County National Dance Week Celebration; sponsored by Fulton County Arts Council; Contact - Mary Cannon,West End Performing Arts Center; phone: 404-756-6465; fax: 404-756-6470;
email: mary.cannon@co.fulton.ga.us; website: www.fultonarts.org
The Fulton County Arts Council celebrates National Dance Week at four(4) Fulton County Art Centers. The Centers include; West End Performing Arts Center, Abernathy Arts Center, South Fulton Arts Center & Southwest Fulton Art Center. From April 21-April 28 the Fulton County Arts Council will present dance performances, demonstrations, workshops a Teen Dance and a Salsa Dance party. All events are free and open to the public. This program is funded by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, The Georgia Council for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts

HINESVILLE
April 28-29 2007 - Praise Dance Workshop in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Faithful Temple Praise and Worship Center; Contact - Cynthia Threat; 1060 South Main, Hinesville, GA 31313; phone: 912-715-5019;
email: dance4thelord2003@yahoo.com

April 21, 2007 - Dance 4 Me & U with National Dance Week - Sponsored by: W Performing Arts Center; Contact - Teresa Osthoff; mailing address: P.O. Box 60528, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 96706; phone: 808 779-8709;
email: Directormom@aol.com

April 23, 2007 - A Tribute to Ann Barzel with National Dance Week - sponsored by The Newberry Library; Contact - The Newberry Library; phone: 312.255.3778; email: malech@newberry.org; website: www.newberry.org
Coinciding with National Dance Week, Richard Christiansen, former chief critic of the Chicago Tribune, moderates a tribute to the late dance writer and historian Ann Barzel on April 23 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware Pl. Guest speakers will include Gerald Arpino, Joffrey Ballet; Lou Conte, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; Daniel Duell, Ballet Chicago; Joel Hall, Joel Hall Dancers; Ken Price, Palmer House Hilton and Lois Weisberg, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, City of Chicago. The event will also feature a video montage commemorating Ann and her accomplishments, courtesy of Scott Silberstein, HMS Media. Immediately following, attendees will proceed to the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., for a toast to Barzel who passed away Feb.12 at the age of 101.

GLENVIEW
Saturday, April 22, 2007 - Dance Clinic/Parent's Night Out in Honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Dance and Music Academy; Contact - Krissie Odegard Geye; 3222 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025; phone: 847.832.1855; email: kogeye@mac.com; website: www.danceacademyinc.com
The event will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Parents can drop off their dancers between the ages of 5-10. The dancers will learn routines taught by the Allegro Performance Company Members. A short show will culminate the event.

KENILWORTH
April 22, 2007 - A Sunday Afternoon of Gershwin to Celebrate National Dance Week -sponsored by Creative Dance Theatre of the North Shore; at Sears School Auditorium, 542 Abbotsford Rd., Kenilworth, IL 60043; Tickets - $15.00 at the door.

LAKE FOREST
Saturday, April 21, 2007 - NDW Dance Workshop 2007 -sponsored by Lake Forest Dance Academy; Contact - Loren LoMastro Specht; phone: 847-615-4385; mailing address: 400 Hastings Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045; email: loren@lomastro.com; website: www.LFRec.com
From 3:30-6:00pm workshop participants will experience Lyrical, Jazz and HIp Hop classes taught by Prelude Dance Theatre (PDT) members. The Workshop will culminate with a performance by the participants and PDT members @ 5:30pm. Register at: www.LFRec.com

LAKE FOREST
Sunday, April 22, 2007 - NDW Concert 2007-sponsored by Lake Forest Dance Academy; Contact - Loren LoMastro Specht; phone: 847-615-4385; email: loren@lomastro.com; website: www.LFRec.com
Performance @ 4:00pm featuring Prelude Dance Theatre and Euphony Tap Ensemble in honor of National Dance Week held at Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest, IL. Silent Auction and Reception to benefit the Dance Development Fund.

April 26, 27, 28, 2007 - 7th Annual Liturgical Dance & Arts Ministry Conference for National Dance Week -sponsored by: Midwest Committe for National Dance Week; Contact - Terri Renae Griffin; PO Box 44459 Indianapolis, IN 46244; email: ndwdance@yahoo.com Workshops will cover various arts ministry interests such as dance techniques, praise garments, Biblical history in dance, drama, music, vocal training, mime, sign language, play writing, leadership training, choreography and much more, with facilitators from around the country!
INDIANAPOLIS

April 26-29, 2007 - 7th Annual Liturgical Dance and Arts Ministry Conference in honor of NDW 2007 - sponsored by the Midwest Committee for National Dance Week, in conjunction with the National Liturgical Dance Network ~ Indiana Chapter and the Institute for Liturgical Dance & Creative Arts; Contact - Terri Griffin; 219-381-8558; Email: NDWDance@Yahoo.Com
7:00 p.m. Worship Service , Light of the World Christian Church; if interested in participating in the processional, contact Minister J. Smith at ndwdance@yahoo.com; 270-300-8406; or Kellie McGuire at 317 231-981

April 21, 2007 - Dancers Against Cancer with National Dance Week -sponsored by Dancers Against Cancer; Contact - Jody Isenhour; 280 W 34 Ave, Marion, IA 52302; phone: 319-981-2992;
email: dancinjody@msn.com; website: www.dancersagainstcancer.org
With our show during National Dance Week we will be raising money to help fight breast cancer. Our mission is to use the grace and beauty of dance to reach into our communities to raise breast cancer awareness and support
April 21, 2007 - Paquita during Honor of National Dance Week 2007 - sponsored by The Ballet Academy, Inc.; Contact - Debra Maness; phone: 319-365-3517;
email: ballet_academy@alumni.princeton.edu; website: www.balletacademycr.com
Celebrate National Dance Week by attending a free performance of "Paquita" Performance times are at 3 and 7 pm at The Scottish Rite Temple,616 A Avenue N.E.

April 27, 2007 - Dance/Cartwheel-A-Thon in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Kristi's Academy of Dance; Contact - Kristi Smith High; phone: 913-514-4525; fax: 913-299-4523;
email: missk5678@aol.com; website: www.kristisacademyofdance.com

MAINE
PORTLAND
April 29, 2007 - Maine's National Dance Week Poster and Essay Contest -sponsored by Olympic Miss Dance Competition; Contact - Kathie Jamison Cote; phone: 207-565-3526; email: nldadance@yahoo.com
Poster and Essay Contest for Maine's celebration of both National Dance Week and World Dance Day.

BREWER, ELLSWORTH & LINCOLN
April 23 - 29, 2007 - Raising Money for St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital with National Dance Week -sponsored by Northern Lights Dance Arts; Contact - Kathie Jamison Cote; phone: 207.565.3526;
email: nldadance@yahoo.com; website: www.northernlightsdance.biz
All dance classes will be dedicated to children struggling with life threatening diseases. Pledges are requested to help our dancers raise money for the children of St Jude's Hospital

MARYLAND
ADELPHI
April 29, 1007 - 10:00 am - "Moving in the Spirit for National Dance Week" -sponsored by Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church; Contact - Sharon Werth; phone: 301-799-7556; fax: 301-864-1119; 337 North Carolina Ave, SE, Washingotn, DC 20003; email: sbodul@comcast.net An all-dance worship service dedicated to the late Erika Thimey, who recently passed at age 96, with gratitude for the many years she nurtured the Sacred Dance community.

BALTIMORE
April 21, 2007 - Chicago Steppin' Beginners-Only Dance Workshop in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Learn2step.com; Contact - Patricia Strong; phone: (301) 801-1945;
email: patricias22@aol.com; website: www.learn2step.com/moeworkshops.htm

BETHESDA
April 28, 2007 - Angelina Ballerina® Dance Party for National Dance Week® - sponsored by Ballet Petite and Youth Performing Arts; Contact - Lora Ruttan; phone: (301) 229-6882; fax: (301) 229--6884;
email: lora@balletpetite.com; website: www.balletpetite.com

DENTON
April 27, 2007 - 7:00 to 9:00 pm - National Dance Week Costume and Dance Party - sponsored by To the Pointe. Dance Studio & Supplies; Contact - Brienne Garland; phone: 410-479-5267; fax: 410-479-5275;
email: tothepointe@closecall.com
Performance, Costume Contest, Dancing, Light Dinner and Silent Auction, all in honor of National Dance Week

MASSACHUSETTS
MASHPEE
April 21, 2007 - C-Side DanceFest in honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Mashpee High School Dance Team; Morning Dance Clinics with guest teachers Bridget Rouhan a member of the Boston Celtics Dance team, Carol Hong former performer with the Alvin Ailey Company, and Kelly Morrison dance team member of the Emerson College "Saints". Classes to be taught include jazz, hip hop, and contemporary lyric. Afternoon Adjudication/Showcase featuring Massachusetts's dance teams, studios and All Star dance teams. Contact - Jann Davis; 500 Old Barnstable Rd, Mashpee MA 02649; phone: 508-539-3600;
email: jdavis1@mashpee.k12.ma.us; website: http://www.mhs-davis.com/mhs_dance_team_

PRINCETON
April 21, 2007 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm - National Dance Week Kick-Off -sponsored by Princeton Academy of Dance; Contact - Melissa Fischer; 30 Wheeler Road, Princeton, MA 01541; phone: 978-464-2402;
website: www.princetonacademyofdance.com
Dancers of all ages welcome to attend. Performances, Games, Crafts, Raffles, Contests & Prizes!

April 21 through 28, 2007 - Dance Movement Therapy Week in Massachusetts in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by New England American Dance Therapy Assoc; Contact - Donna Newman-Bluestein; phone: 617-969-2436; email: dbluebirds@rcn.com; website: www.octaband.com

April 20-21 - Trinity Irish Dance Company Celebrates National Dance Week -ssponsored by - University Musical Society; Contact - Nicole Manvel; 881 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109; phone: 734-764-2538; fax: 734-998-7526; email: nrmanvel@umich.edu; website: www.ums.org
Chicago’s Trinity Irish Dance Company was the birthplace of progressive Irish dance in America. Trinity dancers range in age from 18 to 28, and their years of rigorous training are evident in every perfectly paced spin, leap, and click, making them a lethal powerhouse of speed and sound. The company dazzles audiences with the hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, aerial grace, and awe-inspiring precision of its dancers. It is a dance legacy that is rooted in tradition, yet forward-looking. Artistic director Mark Howard has taken the group outside of the framework of ethnicity, expanding the company’s range and repertoire in imaginative new directions, always performed to live music. Tickets: $18-40, special family pricing for the 1-hour Family Performance.

MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR
April 21, 2007, 3:00-4:30 pm - Belly Button Beauties Nia Jam for National Dance Week -sponsored by Ann Arbor Nia Community; Contact - Jenifer Desiderio; Linda Greene, 3300 E Delhi Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103;
email: inner_dancer@yahoo.com
Join us at Dance Gallery Studio, 815 Wildt St. AA MI 48103 as local Nia teachers feature movements in appreciation of our belly buttons! Nia is a whole body, mind, spirit synthesis of dance, martial arts and healing arts done to music that inspires us to move from the inside out! No dance training or experience required. open to all body types, ages, and attitudes!

ANN ARBOR
Sunday, April 29, 12noon-1:30pm - Ann Arbor - DGS Dance Day In celebration of National Dance Week -sponsored by Dance Gallery Studio and The Michigan Fitness Foundation; Contact - Nicole Manvel; phone: 734-747-8885; fax: 734-747-9813; email: dancegallerystudio@sbcglobal.net; website: www.dancegallerystudio.org
Join us for a day of fun and fitness geared toward 7-10 year olds by experiencing a free dance class during National Dance Week. This event is endorsed by The Michigan Fitness Foundation.

DETROIT
April 28 - 29, 2007 - National Dance Week Motor City Celebration -sponsored by: Toni's Dance Company, Inc.; Contact: Toni Webb; phone: 248-320-8479, fax: 248-477-3155;
email: Miss_Toni@tonisdancecompany.com; website: www.tonisdancecompany.com Saturday - Public Workshops with guest hip hop choreographer, Darrin Henson with featured Guest Artists, Hip Hop Dancer, Chopper, and Divas of Dance, Guest Street Jazz Choreographer from Be Discovered of Toronto, ON; Sunday - Public Showcase featuring Michigan's top dance teams, studios and schools

April 28-29, 2007 - Dance of the Human Heart for National Dance Week - sponsored by Gone Dancing Studio; Contact - Allison Grossman; mailing address: 2466 Richwood rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326; phone: 602-403-9092;
email: grossmanallison@yahoo.com

April 28th and 29th - Mid-Michigan National Dance Week -sponsored by: Dancer's Choice; Contact - Linda Busche; 1621 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202; phone - 517-783-6400; fax - 517-783-6400;
email: dchoice4u@aol.com The 6th Annual Mid-Michigan National Dance Week event will be held at the Westwood Mall in Jackson. Participation is open to any studio wishing to perform 20-45 minutes. The newest addtion to the 07 program is the "Dance Angel Tribute." This program is designed for dancer's to pay tribute to the person who has inspired them in their pursuit of dance. There is a $15.00 fee to participate in the "Dance Angel Tribute" with all monies raised being directed to scholorship opportunities. Additional activities include a dancewear fashion show, Angelina Ballerina parade and Dance 'n Play, free pom workshop and the #1 fun event from 2006 - the "Fastest Buns" contest. Contact Linda Busche at 517-783-6400 for more details.

April 28, 2007 - Dance Michigan: Emerging Choreographers' Showcase in Honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Ann Arbor Civic Ballet; Contact - Mary Combi; 3900 Jackson Rd. Ste. 6, Ann Arbor, MI;
Email - mcombi@comcast.net; website: www.annarborcivicballet.com; Saline High School Auditorium, 1300 Campus Pkwy. Saline, 48176;Tickets: $6 To celebrate National Dance Week, Ann Arbor Civic Ballet will showcase works by emerging choreographers from throughout Michigan that reflect the diversity and creativity in dance.

MINNESOTA
BEMIDJI
MISSOURI ST. LOUIS April 28,2007 - St. Louis Salute to National Dance Week -sponsored by Bemidji State University; Contact - Suzy Langhout; Funtastic Dance Follies, PO Box 606, Bemidji, MN 56619; phone: 218 766-4043; fax: 218 751-6591; email: slanghout@bemidjistate.edu; website: www.suzyandhondo.com
This is a all-inclusive dance program in it's 62nd year of production at Bemidji State University

MINNEAPOLIS
April 25, 2007 - 9x22 Dance Lab for National Dance Week - sponsored by Bryant Lake Bowl Theater; Contact - Laurie Van Wieren; phone: 612-501-2551; email: lvw@visi.com; website: http://www.mnartists.org/
April 29, 2007 - Twin Cities Celebrate National Dance Week with Outstanding Dance Makers - sponsored by Bryant LakeBowl Theater; Contact - Laurie Van Wieren; phone: 612-501-2551;
email: lvw@visi.com; website: http://www.mnartists.org/
Solos created and performed by 6 outstanding Twin Cities dance makers, Pam Plagge,Laurie Van Wieren,Anna Shogren,Judith Howard,Suzanne Costel, with music by the Brass Messengers

MISSOURI
JEFFERSON CITY
Friday, April 20, 2007 - A National Dance Week Celebration -sponsored by Dancers' Alley; Contact - Katherine Howland; 415 E. Commercial Way, Jefferson City, MO 65101; phone: 573-635-6610;
email: howlandk@earthlink.net; www.dancersalley.com
Miller Performing Arts Center 7 p.m.; local dance students in "Everybody Dance Now" a dance and narrative performance of the history of social and theatrical dance in America, with guest performances by Missouri Contemporary Ballet, and hip hop group Outer Limits, prizes and audience participation

ST. LOUIS
April 28,2007 - St. Louis Salute to National Dance Week -sponsored by: Union Station; Contact - Linda Green, NDW State Director; 10 Graeser Acres, St. Louis MO 63146; phone - 314-703-0985;
email: Lgreen5678@sbcglobal.net; website: www.nationaldanceweekstl.gtw.net
FREE festive celebration of dance performance by dance companies, guest artists, speakers and more! There will be a guest performance by St. Louis's National Dance Week Honorary Company- Modern American Dance Company (MADCO). Other guest performers include Webster University, Lindenwood Dance Company, Viva Flamenco, Dances of India, Varcity, and forty five more dance company's. Master of Ceremonies Jim Connett, KFUO Classic 99 FM morning drive host, and guest speaker Sally Bliss, Executive Director Emeritus for Dance St. Louis.

NEVADA
LAS VEGAS
May 5, 2007, 2 pm - A Tribute to National Dance Week - sponsored by Westside Academy and Las Vegas-Clark County Library; Contact - Shelby Brown; 2605 S. Decatur #215 Las Vegas Nevda 89102; phone: 702-214-2777; email: Westsideacademydanceactsing@yahoo.com
This is collaboration between Las Vegas-Clark County Library district-West Las Vegas Library and Shelby Brown from Westside Academy of Performing Arts. It is free and open to the public. Different studios and performing groups will share their art with the audience. The styles of dance will be Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Hip-Hop, Indonisian, and African This is our second year to celebrate National Dance Week and we're inviting the public to join us in making it a bigger than ever event.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
JAFFERY
April 24 - 26, 2007 - International Dance Week in Honor of NDW in America - sponsored by Earthdancer School of Dance; Contact - Stephanie Scherr; website: http://www.earthdancer.net
International Dance Week events at the Earthdancer studio combined with a celebration of Earth Week events.

NEW YORK
BABYLON
April 21, 2007 - Dance-a-thon in honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Positions Dance Studio & Andrea Rizzo; Contact - Victoria Carra; phone: 631-893-3971;
email: tendususu@yahoo.com; website: theandrearizzodancetherapyfoundation.com
Proceeds to bring dance/movement therapy to children with cancer and children with special needs.

BOHEMIA
Saturday, April 28, 2007 - National Dance Week in Bohemia - sponsored by Ovations Dance Repertory Company; Contact - Orlando Pena; phone: 631-218-0315; fax: 631-218-1018;
email: ovationsdance@optonline.net; website: www.ovationsdance.com
New York City
Friday, April 27, 7-10 pm - Open House Friday Social in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by American Ballroom Dance Studio; Contact - Vanessa Villalobos; phone: 212-244-8400; email: dancedulaine@msn.com

BROOKLYN
April 29, 2007 - Soulful Sundays: Chicago Stepping and Line Dancing for National Dance Week®; sponsored by Social Butterfly Promotions; Contact - Malinda Tyson; phone: 773-619-0489;
email: steppingbutterfly@yahoo.com; website: www.socialbutterflypromotions.com
Celebrate National Dance Week at Denim Lounge, 1223 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 on Sunday, April 29th from 5pm till 11pm. Free Line Dancing Lessons and Chicago Stepping Lessons at 6:30pm. Cover is $10 at the door and includes Soul Food Buffet.

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
April 20th through April 29th - Celebrate National Dance Week with Free Ballet Classes - sponsored by Black Swan Studios; website: Blackswanstudios.com

ITHACA
April 21, 2007 - Dreaming of China during National Dance Week 2007 - sponsored by Amber Chinese Dance Troupe, Cornell University; Contact - Zheng Yang; email: zy37@cornell.edu
Chinese Dance Showcase, 8:00 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall,Cornell University. Co-hosted by Illuminations. Sixteen contemporary and traditional Chinese dances that represent a variety of genres andd ethnic groups. Tickets $7

April 21, 2007 - Filipino Cultural Night for National Dance Week - sponsored by Ithaca Asian American Association
7:00 p.m. Culp Auditorium, Ithaca High School

Monday, April 23, 2007, 7:00 - 9:00 PM - International Folk Dancing Workshop in honor of National Dance Week-sponsored by Lifelong; Contact - Joshua Eberle; phone: (607) 273-1511; fax: (607) 272-8060;
email: jeberle@tclifelong.org; website: www.tclifelong.org

Thursday, April 26, 2007, 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Hip Hop For Seniors National Dance Week Workshop-sponsored by Lifelong; Contact - Joshua Eberle; phone: 607-273-1511; fax: 607-272-8060; mailing address: 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850; email: jeberle@tclifelong.org; website: www.tclifelong.org
Blog: www.tclifelong.blogspot.com

Friday, April 27, 2007, 2:00 to 5:00 pm - Square, Round, & Polka Dance Workshop in honor of National Dance Week-sponsored by Lifelong; Contact - Joshua Eberle; phone: (607) 273-1511; fax: (607) 2728060;
email: jeberle@tclifelong.org; website: www.tclifelong.org Blog: www.tclifelong.blogspot.com
The Caller for this workshop is Jean Alve.

April 20, 2007 - Earth Day Performance for NDW®: Sharing Our Cultures - the World Through Dance; sponsored by National Dance Week® Ithaca Committee; Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472;
email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Performance and presentation at 7:30 p.m. State Theatre
April 21, 2007 - Ithaca's NDW® Dance-a-Thon - sponsored by National Dance Week® Ithaca Committee; Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472; email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Dance-a-thon begins at 1-2 pm, Pyramid Mall
April 22, 2007 - Earth Day for NDW®: Dances of Universal Peace; sponsored by National Dance Week® Ithaca Committee; Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472; email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Event begins at 4 pm, Farmers Market Pavilion
April 26, 2007 - NDW® Workshop: Accessing Arts with the Disabled; sponsored by Finger Lakes Independence Center; Contact - Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472; email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Workshop begins at 12-2 pm, 215 5th St
April 28, 2007 - NDW® Workshop: the Art of Creative Aging; sponsored by National Dance Week® Ithaca Committee; Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472; email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Workshop begins at 10-12, Tompkins County Library
April 28, 2007 - Feldenkrais Scoliosis Workshop with National Dance Week®; sponsored by National Dance Week® Ithaca Committee; Contact - Patricia Haines; phone: 607-339-9472; email: ndwithaca@yahoo.com
Workshop begins at 1-4 pm, Tompkins County Library
April 28, 2007 - New Choreographer's Showcase for National Dance Week in Ithaca - sponsored by Ithaca Dancers; Contact - Jen Wanagel; phone: 607-592-7573; website: http://www.ithacadancers.com
Performances at 4:45-6:00 p.m. at Henry St. John's Gymn. $5 donation.
April 28th, 7:30 pm and April 29th @3:00 pm - National Dance Week and A Midsummer Night's Dream - sponsored by Ithaca Ballet Guild
Choreographed by Lavinia Reid. Performances at Historic State Theatre.

April 28, 2007 - New Choreographers Showcase in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by New Choreographers; Contact - Jen Wanagel; phone: 607-592-7573; email:
jenw@gmail.com; website: http://www.ithacadancers.com
Jazz, Lyrical, Circus, Industrial, and more. 4:45-6:00 p.m. Henry St. John Building, 115 West Clinton Street. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Suggested donation $5.

NEW YORK
JAMAICA
April 28, 2007 - JCAL Celebrates National Dance Week -sponsored by: Jamiaca Center for Arts and Learning; Contact - Carrie O'Dell;161-04 Jamiaca Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432; phone: 718-658-7400 x127; fax: 718-658-7922; email: codell@jcal.org; website: www.jcal.org

NEW YORK
MIDDLETOWN
April 20th thru April 28th - National Dance Week® Glitters at The Dance Diamond - sponsored by The Dance Diamond; Contact - Ebonie Avant; phone: (845)342-6686; email: diamonte1@frontiernet.net
Enjoy select free classes in Ballet Jazz Tap African and Step for ages 3 & up as well as view our Dance History Wall.

NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY, NY
April 26, 2007 - UFT/NYCDE Student Dance Festival in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by UFT/New York City Dance Educators; Contact - Mr. Michael Anthony Kerr, NYCDE Chair or Ms.Valerie Rochon Co-Chair ; UFT Headquarters, NYC Dance Educators, Attention: Chair Michael Kerr/Valerie Rochon 52 Broadway NY.,NY 10004; phone: 732-581-8819; fax: 732-888-2795;
email: DanceKerr@Aol.com or valerie.rochon@verizon.net ;
website:uft.org/member/today/committees/dance textarea_info:
In celebration of National Dance Week 2007 the UFT/New York City Dance Educators will be hosting the 6th Annual Student Dance Festival Celebrating Diversity Through Dance on Thursday, April 26th (11am-1pm) at UFT Headquarters, 52 Broadway, NY, NY.

NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY, NY
April 26, 27, 28, 2007 - Third National Dance Week Showcase -sponsored by The Kennedy Dancers Inc.; Contact - The Kennedy Dancers Inc; phone: 201-659-2190; fax: 201-792-1523; mailing address: 79 Central Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07306; email: kennedydancers@aol.com; website: kennedydancers.org Performance at the Baryshnikov Arts Center 450 W 37th St, NYC, NY 7:30pm Cost is $20 for adults and $18 for senior citizens and students (with proof)

NEW YORK
RYE BROOK
Saturday, April 28, 2007 - NewDance's National Dance Week Celebration-sponsored by NewDance; Contact: Colleen Blair; 9 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, Ny 10573; phone: 914-690-9300; fax: 914-690-9339;
email: colleen@newdance.net; website: www.NewDance.net

WATERTOWN
Saturday, April 28, 2007 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - Movie Night for National Dance Week - sponsored by Flower Memorial Library; Contact - Shereen Daly; phone: 315-785-5513; email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com
The Children's Librarian at Flower Memorial Library has organized a Movie Night in honor of National Dance Week! Dance themed movie will be shown at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - National Dance Week Storyhour - sponsored by Flower Memorial Library; Contact - Shereen Daly; phone: 315-785-5513; email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com
Storyhour at Flower Memorial Library will take place on Thursday, April 26th at 10:30 a.m. Children's stories with lessons in movement and music with coloring activities provided. Stories and movement instruction by Shereen Daly and Rhonda Foote

NORTH CAROLINA
TAYLORSVILLE
April 21, 2007 - All That Dance Day with Angelina Ballerina® and National Dance Week® -sponsored by All That Dance; 159 3rd Ave SW, Taylorsville N.C. 28681; website: www.allthatdancetay.com
3:00 pm Angelina Ballerina® Story time & Crafts, 3:30 creative movement for ages 3 - 6 years old,4:00 Angelina Ballerina® movie and popcorn, 4:00 creative movement for ages 7 - 12 years, 5:00 dance craft for ages 7 - 12 years old

State Director, Margaret Holden, will be presenting the NDW® 2007 in Northeast Ohio's Outstanding Contributions to Art of Dance Award to Michael Medcalf, Founder of Cleveland Contemporary Dance Theatre. This presentation will be the first annual regional recognition to honor someone from the area who has left to follow a professional career and then returned to the Home Town to foster the growth of the Art of Dance. Mr. Medcalf was the founder of the highly polished and racially diverse company which brings genuine acknowledgment and recognition to the region. He has been the artistic director since its initial formation and will be retiring from the post at the end of June, 2007. He has served as dancer, choreographer, collaborator with other companies throughout the United States and has also had a strong commitment to the youth of NE Ohio. He will be featured in one of the upcoming issues of a national magazine for his contributions to the art of dance. The presentation will be made at the West Lake NDW Day of Dance as listed below. A Lifetime Achievement Award for NDW in Northeast Ohio will also be presented to Virginia Stevens, who has taught dance in the NE Ohio area for over 50 years. This dance educator has inspired many lives with her careful instruction, and has seen many of her students go on to professional careers. A third award will be presented to the Northeast Ohio NDW Teacher of the Year, Inna Stabrova, a former principle dancer with the Lenigrad Ballet Theatre. Ms Stabrova is a graduate of the Vaganova School of Choreography and also holds a Masters Degree from the Odessa Choreographic Institute.West Lake NDW Day of Dance as listed below.

AKRON
Saturday, April 21, 2007 - Greater Akron Area Celebration for National Dance Week - sponsored by Masquerade Cost. & Dance/Shannon Barker; Contact - Shannon Barker; 3070 Wadsworth Rd. Norton, OH 44203; phone: 330-825-5100; fax: 330-825-5101; email: Cartwheelshannon@aol.com
A public celebration to be held at the Akron-Summit Co. Main Library

BRIDGEPORT
April 23, 2007, 6:30 pm - Story Time with Angelina Ballerina for National Dance Week - sponsored by Bridgeport, Ohio, Library; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com

CLEVELAND
Sunday, April 22, 2007 - Earthfest for National Dance Week at the Metroparks Zoo - sponsored by Northeast Ohio's OooEeee Teen Talent Troupe; Contact - Zachariah Szabo;
email: jpszabo@alltel.net; website: www.freewebs.com/oooeeeettt
NEED MEMBERS----please email me.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE
Sunday, April 22, 2007, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Angelina Ballerina® Camp in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by La Danse Technique; Contact - Kim Kafana; 51710 National Rd, St Clairsville, Ohio 43950; phone: 740-695-5508; email: ladansestudio@yahoo.com
Enjoy learning ballet technique and terminology; hear the new Angelina® Story, "All Dancers on Deck", and learn life lessons that promote teamwork, friendships and collaboration.
April 23 through 26 - Bring-a-Friend Day in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by La Danse Technique; Contact - La Danse Technique; phone: 740-695-5508; email: ladansestudio@yahoo.com
Enjoy free ballet, Pilates/yoga, ballroom classes throughout the week with certified and degreed professional faculty. Call for times of classes. Sample the class or stop in to enjoy watching the art of dance.

SOUTH EUCLID
April 21, 2007 - Hip Hop & Jazz Funk Workshops in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Datz'DNation: Phunk Dance Company; Contact - Dawn Jordan; phone: 216-472-3615;
email: dpdancecompany@yahoo.com; website: www.dpdancecompany.org

WEST LAKE
April 28, 2007 - National Dance Week Story Time Through Dance - sponsored by: Barnes & Noble/True North Arts; Contact - Margaret Holden, NDW State Director; 1540 Chesterland Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; phone: 216 221 4236; email: margaretholden1202@sbcglobal.net; website: neohiodance.org
Story Time with readings from NDW Childrens' Spokescharacter, Angelina Ballerina® with dance interpretations and demonstration

April 29, 2007 - Day of Dance for NDW - sponsored by True North Cultural Arts; Contact - Margaret Holden, State Director; phone: 216 221 4236; email: margaretholden1202@sbcglobal.net; website: neohiodance.org
mailing address: 1540 Chesterland Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Featuring: Master Classes in Ballet, Modern, Flamenco, MiddleEastern, HipHop, and Swing will take place throughout the day followed by a performance with approximately 20 separate ensembles presenting in the various disciplines. Mike Petrone's Band will be playing for the social dance to cap off the evening of Day of Dance for NDW and a Swing Dance Contest will be held at the Social Dance Reception. We have also partnered with another non-profit organization, True North Cultural Arts, who have a beautiful 70 piece orchestra and chorale. Barnes and Noble is working with True North Cul. Arts, for a Book Fair and day long celebration of arts focusing on dance in Westlake. Angelina Ballerina® story hours will be held at 11 and 2 pm along with dance demonstrations, music, etc. throughout the day. Dance-related art will be presented at the True North Gallery's spring show, Colors and Shapes of Spring, where NDW performers will dance at the reception/open house and be featured throughout the actual NDW celebration's dates. A Doll Challenge is to be held for all area dollmakers; this is being produced through a partnership between the Ohio State NDW Committee and the Friends of Cloth Dolls non-profit group. Dance-related doll will be accepted as entries and the winner will be shown at the NDW Day of Dance and also be presented on our website.

April 24 – 5 PM - Oklahoma City University Students Celebrate NDW – sponsored by Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management; Contact - Mary Price Boday; mboday@okcu.edu
The students of the new program, American Master Teachers – Bachelor of Science Degree in American Dance Pedagogy, will present a performance with choreography by Mary Price Boday and Stacey Rogers.
April 25 and April 26, 2007 at 4 PM - Dance Performance Degree Senior students Honor NDW - sponsored by Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management; Contact - Mary Price Boday; mboday@okcu.edu
Seniors of OKCU program from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management perform their own original choreography.

OREGON
EUGENE
April 29, 2007 - World's Largest Ballet Class Record Break Attempt in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by - Oregon Ballet Foundation; Contact - Leonard Krause, PR; 868 High Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401; phone: (541) 338-7800; email:OregonBalletFoundation@gmail.com; website: www.oregonballetfoundation.org Oregon Ballet Foundation in conjunction with sponsors and ballet schools from across the Pacific Northwest will attempt to break the Guinness Word Record for the largest ballet class "a la barre" (at the barre). The current world record was set on October 12, 2003 in Cape Town, South Africa with 530 participants. We hope to attract 1,000 participants from Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. The event will be held at 2:00 PM at MacArthur Court on the Campus of the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon. Check-in for dancers and on-site registration starts at 12:30 PM.

PORTLAND
April 25, 2007 - Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Celebrates National Dance Week - sponsored by White Bird; Contact - Chisao Hata; phone: 503-284-1908;
This is a featured event for students throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. The work is inspired by the work of NW artist Jacob Lawrence.

PENNSYLVANIA
HARRISBURG
APRIL 22, 2007 - Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Capitol Kickline for NDW - sponsored by Greater Harrisburg Arts Council; Contact - Janice Brougher-Roos; phone: 717-691-5567; mailing address: 712 Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; email: janice@capitolkickline.com; website: www.capitolkickline.com
Dancers of all ages are invited to participate in the Capitol Kickline, which is a free event. At noon a jazz warm up and short dance routine will be taught to all dancers in preparation for the official kickline, which will be performed at 12:30 pm. A series of workshops will be offered at the conclusion of the kickline, beginning at 1:30 pm at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. Master class instructors and choreographers will guest teach at the workshops for dancers 1st grade thru adult.

MACUNGIE
April 29, 2007 - NDW Show and Kickline - sponsored by Armetta's Grand Jete Studio of Dance; Contact - Amanda; phone: 610-393-5225; email: grandjetedance@yahoo.com; website: www.grandjetedance.com

NEWTON SQUARE
April 26, 2007 - National Dance Week Celebration 2007 in Newtown - sponsored by Art in Motion Dance Studio; Contact - Diane Caporella; 3109 W. Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073; phone: 610-353-5350;
email: missdianedancing@yahoo.com; website: www.art-in-motiondancestudio.com
Activities to be held at the Newtown Township Library.

PHILADELPHIA
April 22, 2007 - SYNERGY in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by HMS School - Children w/ Cerebral Palsy; Contact - Rachel Morales; email: rmorales@hmsschool.org
Dancefusion's Fusion2 will also be dancing, performance at The Painted Bride Art Center

PITTSBURGH
April 24 - 28, 2007 - Regional Dance America National Festival in Honor of National Dance Week, sponsored by Regional Dance America - Contact: Gretchen Vogelzang; phone: 703-476-0604; fax: 703-956-6375;
email: glvogelzang@cox.net

STATE COLLEGE
April 22-29 - Penn State Dance- National Dance Week Celebration - sponsored by: Penn State University- Penn State Dance; Contact - Elisha Clark; 125 Arts Building, University Park, PA 16802; phone: 814-404-9136; fax: 814-865-5754; email: etc3@psu.edu

YORK
April 28th 2:00 to 9:00 pm - Dance'n' Perform-a-thon for National Dance Week - sponsored by Greater York Center for Dance Education; Contact - Lori Pergament; 3524 E Market St York, PA 17402; name: phone: 7177556683; fax: 7177556688; email: Lori@gycde.com; website: www.gycde.com
Dance all day Perform-a-thon and compete in Choreography Contest; Performance to conclude day; 2-9 p.m. Share your love of dance!

WILKES BARRE
Saturday, April 28, 2007 - Pirouettes in the Park for National Dance Week - sponsored by The City of Wilkes-Barre; Contact - Bridget Giunta; phone: 570.332.3583; fax: 570.208.4101; email: bgiunta@wilkes-barre.pa.us

RHODE ISLAND
NORTH KINGSTON
Sunday, April 22, 2007 - Master Hip Hop Class with Kelly Peters in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Art In Motion Dance Company; Contact - Kerri Peterson; 671 Boston Neck rd. North kingstown, RI. 02852;
phone: 401-294-6611; website: www.artinmotionri.com

TIVERTON
April 21 (22 rain date), 2007, 1:00 pm - A National Dance Week Parade - On April 21 from 1:00 on " All Dancers" across the U.S. will be dancing together for one hour. The Dancing Spirit Studio will host "An All Dance walk" led by American Belly Dancers with their multi colored veils flying. All community dancers are invited to participate in the " Dance Walk". We will begin at 1761 Main rd at The Dancing Spirit Studio, proceed down Main Rd to Grinelle's beach, walk / dance/ take photos around the beach and dance walk back to the studio ( 45 min) for a hafla. (A hafla is the popular name for a Belly Dancer's sharing party.) Everyone brings their dance and food (or flowers or chocolate or wine) to share with friends and loved one's. There will be an "informal studio performance" of several solos and two group pieces. If you or your studio would like to walk with us and come to the hafla and share your dances please call Barbara 401 338 9905 www.thedancingspirit.com. All Drummers interested are welcome to join the walk and hafla. Barbara is available to teach FREE Intro to Belly Dance classes for all ages day & night during National Dance Week April 20 - 29, 2007.
TIVERTON
April 21, 2007 - National Dance Week Dance-a-thon in Tiverton - sponsored by Broadway Dance Academy; Contact - Dawn Marcoux; phone: 401 954 6800;
email: DMarcoux1@ cox.net; website: http.broadwaydanceacademy.bravehost.com
All dancers and nondancers are welcome to join us, in the front parking lot of Broadway Dance Academy. We will be all stretching together and then dancing together. Anyone willing to also show a work in progress piece are welcome to do that also.
April 28, 2007 - Movie Night for National Dance Week - sponsored by Broadway Dance Academy; Contact - Dawn Marcoux; phone: 401 954 6800; email: DMarcoux1@ cox.net; website: BroadwayDanceAcademy.bravehost.com
Saturday April 28th at 6:00 pm we will be holding a movie night in celebration of National Dance Week. A dance movie will be shown. Come in your pj's and watch a movie, eat some popcorn and celebrate with us.

SOUTH CAROLINA
JOHNSTON
April 28, 2007 - We're Dancin' Across America for National Dance Week - sponsored by Edgefield Academy of Dance; Contact - 75156 Edgefield Rd., Trenton, SC 2984;
email: dance@2arts.biz; website: www.2arts.biz
Edgefield Academy of Dance is holding its first annual program with a theme of "We're Dancin' Across America for National Dance Week". This is our show of support for the national celebration and participation in the National Dance Week and its various programs. We hope to help raise recognition of dance in this region of a four town radius that spans 30+ miles.

TENNESSEE
COOKEVILLE
Saturday, April 28, 2007 - "Reaching Out with National Dance Week" art exhibition - sponsored by Stage One Dance Studio; Contact - Anthony Herd; 110 Paxton Court Cookeville, TN 38501; phone: (931) 528-8238;
email: jenniferdc@frontiernet.net
Local artist join students at Stage One to present original art in a variety of mediums. Admission is $5.00 with all proceeds to benefit Dancers Responding to AIDS. Exhibit opens at 4 pm. Dance performances and live music presented by Stage One students are also planned.

JOHNSON CITY
Friday, April 27, 2007 - Ballet with Girls Inc. Honors National Dance Week; sponsored by City Youth Ballet of Johnson City; Contact - Kim Kenneson; phone: 423-926-3096;
email: kkenneson@hotmail.com; website: cityyouthballet.org
The City Youth Ballet will perform for the students at the after-school club of Girls Inc. to promote the artistry of classical and contemporary ballet.

TEXAS
DALLAS
Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29, 2007 - Passport to Adventure for National Dance Week ; sponsored by Move Studio; Contact - Robin Parker; phone: 972-732-0206;
email: staff@movestudio.com; website: http://www.movestudio.com
Free Dance Classes & Contest

EL PASO
April 21 - 29, 2007 - Celebrate The Dance for National Dance Week - sponsored by Ysleta High School Dancing Spirit dance team; Contact - Linda D.Martinez; phone: 915-434-8147; fax: 915-858-3299;
email: LMartinez4@yisd.net; website: www.yisd.net
Ysleta High School Dancing Spirit danceteam is sponsoring events and activities to involve the El Paso dance community to Celebrate the Dance for National Dance Week. On April 21 - Champion Dance Studio will be offering free dance workshops at the Ysleta campus; April 23, Ysleta High School principal will proclaim it National Dance Week at Ysleta HS with a performance and lecture from the University of Texas at El Paso Dance department. They will lecture to students about dance degree offered at UTEP. On April 24, Local famed ballet folkorico dancer, Rosa Guerrero, will be a guest speaker at a assembly at Ysleta HS and on April 25, dance videos of Ysleta dance teams will be aired over channel one. On April 26, cumbia dance contest at lunchtime at Ysleta HS with prizes from Distractions Dance Store and Hollywood Video; April 27, Celebrate the Dance for National Dance Week, a dance showcase from El Paso high schools, colleges, and studios will be held at Ysleta High School. Also first El Paso Hall of Fame for Dance inductions from El Paso dance community will be announced and honored. On April 28, UTEP dance performance at UTEP, and on April 29, Ysleta Ballroom Dance Team will sponsor a Ball at the local casino. El Paso, Texas, is celebrating National Dance Week for the first time this year and, hopefully, it will become an annual dance event for the city.

WOODLANDS
Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm - The Woodlands Market Street National Dance Week Festival - sponsored by Cheri Eagan, Texas Delegate; Contact - Cheri Eagan; 2 Lulach Circle Conroe, Texas 77301; 936-321-3262; email: dceagan3@suddenlink.net; website: www.cherisacademyofdance.com
Join us this Sunday for a fun filled day of dance. We will be bringing to you some of Houston and north Houston's best, gathering together to celebrate our love for dance, as well as bringing community awareness for what our great city has to offer. Our participants include: the famous Metropolitian Dance Center, director Michelle Smith; Mrs.Boni's En Toure Performing Troupe, Boni Scheutz Director; Lone Star Jazz, Joanne Clark director; Fred Astaire Ballroom Dance, Director Jenni Ward; Backstage Dance Studio, Cindy Thompson Director; Dance 360, Toni Smith Director; Tomball Ballet Conservatory, Penny Jennings Director; Cheri's Academy of Dance, Cheri Eagan director, and; Irish Dancers and many more.......Bring a blanket, your umbrella (to keep the sun off your shoulders) and Let's CELEBRATE DANCE!!!!!!

VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - Free Polynesian Dance Classes in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Mou'a Vahine; Contact - Aniseh Burtner; email: aniseh@earthlink.net; website: www.aniseh.net

FLOYD
Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th - The Kusun Ensemble National Dance Week celebration; sponsored by The Sun Music Hall; Contact - Jamie Reynolds; phone: 540-745-7883; fax: 540-745-7881;
email: thesun@wintersuninc.net; website: www.wintersuninc.net/thesun
A performance on Saturday and workshops on Sunday with one of West Africa's most innovative & powerful music & dance ensembles.

FREDERICKSBURG
April 28, 2007 - Dance Into Spring with National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance Eternal; Contact - Anthea (Kawakib); website: http://www.kawakib.com/show.html
Open Dancing; plus Performances by professional dancers

NORFOLK
April 21, 2007 - National Dance Week Kickoff; sponsored by BodyWorks By Chandani; Contact: Debbie Aichinger; address: BodyWorks By Chandani, 2250 Red Tide Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23451; phone - 757-313-8000;
email - chandani@cheerful.com; website: www.chandani.net Come watch dancers from all over the Hampton Roads area perform live at Waterside Festival Marketplace. Show is from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on the center stage in the food court. Performances include swing, jazz, belly dance, hip hop, Irish dancing and much more!

WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, DC (and Maryland/Virginia)
April 20-29, 2007 - Dance Is The Answer for National Dance Week - sponsored by Dance/MetroDC; Contact - Johanna Seltzer; 1111 16th Street, NW, Ste. 300, Washington, D.C. 20036; phone: (202) 778-1190;
email: info@dancemetrodc.org; website: www.dancemetrodc.org
From April 20-29, 2007, free classes/performances/lectures/films will be available from over 20 organizations for individuals to experience that Dance Is The Answer for National Dance Week.

WASHINGTON
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
April 20 - 29, 2007 - MAKE YOUR MOVE! Celebrates National Dance Week - sponsored by Olympic Performance Group; Contact - Judy Whitehead; (206) 842-0521; email: Judywhitehead@msn.com; makeyourmovebi.com
Friday, April 20 - Kick-off Celebration/Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 21- Advanced/Beginning Tap Workshop. (Includes Q&A), 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 'Make Your Move' Showcase Performance 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 22 - Intermediate/Advanced Technique Tap Workshop, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; The Heels of Thunder Dance Group, Sheila Phillips of Educated Feet, and Jillian Bateman of Bainbridge Ballet & Island Fitness have joined together to make up the local organizing committee for this first annual local celebration. The legendary tap educator, Brenda Bufalino, will be the centerpiece of Make Your Move!'s celebration of dance. She will be offering special workshops on tap and headlining Make Your Move's Showcase Performance: "Look Who's Dancing!" at Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion. Local activities will offer the community opportunities to: try out new dance forms; experience dance as a means of health & fitness; celebrate the rich diversity of dance at the Look Who's Dancing! Showcase Performance; and, connect with local dance programs and resources. The day will culminate with a community dance at Bainbridge Commons!

EVERETT
Sunday, April 29th 2007 - 3:00 pm; Dance Matinee Free Performance in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Reflections School of Dance, Inc.; Contact - Len & Debbie Wiens;
13823 Seattle Hill Rd., Snohomish, WA. 98296; 425-338-9056;dance@reflectionsschoolofdance.com; www.reflectionsschoolofdance.com Free event being held at Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St Everett, WA 98201. Featured performers to include Cerulean Dance Company, Jr. Performance Teams from Reflections School of Dance. Other Special Guest artists from the area and other Dance studios will also be appearing.

SPOKANE
April 28th - DanceFest Spokane 2007 in Honor of National Dance Week 2007 - sponsored by: Inland Northwest Dance Association; Contact - Isabelle Cook; 4120 S. Sullivan Rd., Veradale, WA. 99037; phone: 509-927-0972; fax: 509-927-9937; email: isabelle@isabellesdancetime.com; website: indaspokane.org
10AM to 8PM FREE to all. Showcase Performance on the main stage throughout the day. a Social Dance Area will be open for the public to learn and participate in many diverse dance forms. A Health Fair includes lectures on health, nutrition, body awareness, podiatry, along with massage therapists offering massage to rejuventate you. An art Gallery will offer art on display and for sale. There will be a Children's Area to make and take arts and crafts and a separate Children's Dance participation area to invite them into the wonderful world of dance. Vendor Booths will offer a variety of items for sale. Silent Auction will be held to help further the goals of Inland Northwest Dance Association. The goals of DanceFest Spokane 2007 are to empower and unite our communities by providing artistic, educational, cultural opportunities, celebrating diversity through dance activities, collaborations and partnerships. DanceFest Spokane 2007 features all forms of dance. LOCATION:Spokane Community College, Lair Building #6, corner of Mission and Green Streets. FEATURE PERFORMANCE: Ballet Spokane at 6:15 PM. FEATURE PARTICIPATION EVENT: Contra Dance Sponored by Spokane Folklore Society at 7 PM.

SPOKANE
April 28, 2007, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm - Third Annual Dance Fest for NDW - sponsored by Inland Northwest Dance Association at Spokane Community College, Lair Bldg. - Free Admission; Contact - NDW State Director, Isabelle Cook; isabelle@isabellesdancetime.com; indaspokane.org;
Calling all Dancers, Actors,Musicians,Artist,Audiences, Vendors, Non Profits Organizations and Supporters of the Arts; We need performers, vendor booths(commercial, non-profit, arts and crafts), auction items, sponsorship, and volunteers The Inland Northwest Dance Association (INDA) invites all to participate in an exciting national community event. DanceFest Spokane 2007 is the only family dance festival of its kind in the Inland Northwest. DanceFest Spokane for NDW 2007 features all styles of dance and encourages participation with people of all ages, cultures and abilities to appreciate dance as well as heightening the visibility of dance and the arts while building a sense of community. New this year we would like to add visual artist, musicians and theater. DanceFest will Feature: Dance and Theater Showcase, Social Dance Area, Children's Dance Area, Children's Dance Area and Arts and Craft Area, Health Fair, Art Gallery, Vendor Booths, Silent Auction

WEST VIRGINIA
BENWOOD
April 23, 2007, 2:00 pm - Story Time with Angelina Ballerina for National Dance Week - sponsored by Benwood, WV Library; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com

BRIDGEPORT
April 20 through 29, 2007 - Bring A Friend To Class during National Dance Week - sponsored by Premier Studio of Dance; Contact - Emory Oldaker; phone: 304-842-5274;
email: studio@premierstudioofdance.com; website: www.PremierStudioOfDance.com

CAMERON
April 23, 2007, 1:00 pm - Story Time with Angelina Ballerina for National Dance Week - sponsored by Cameron Public Library; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com

MOUNDSVILLE
April 26, 2007, 11:00 am - Story Time with Angelina Ballerina for National Dance Week - sponsored by Oglebay Institute School of Dance; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com

WHEELING
April 23 thru 28, 2007 - Free Classes in Honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Oglebay Institute School of Dance; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com
April 24, 2007, 10:00 am - Story Time with Angelina Ballerina for National Dance Week; sponsored by Oglebay Institute School of Dance; Contact - Cheryl Pompeo; 1330 National Road Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-242-8807; fax: 304-242-7747; email: cpompeo@oionline.com; website: www.oionline.com
Listen to stories from the Angelina Ballerina® series then try your feet at a ballet class taught by Oglebay Institute Instructor, Rebecca Edgell.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - Ballroom Dance Workshop in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Allegro Dance Company & Wheeling Park High School; Contact - Anna Harsh, WV State Director for NDW; phone: 304-242-2826; email: allegrodance@comcast.net; website: www.allegrodancecompany.net
Wheeling Park High School students will enjoy a free Ballroom lesson that will include: swing, cha-cha and rhumba. Professional dance instruction by Anna Harsh.
April 23, 2007 - Hip Hop presentation in honor of National Dance Week -sponsored by Mount de Chantal; Contact - Anna Harsh, WV State Director for NDW; phone: 233-3771; website: www.mountdechantal.org
Professional Dancer Anna Harsh will instruct a hip hop after school class to Mount de Chantal students as well as perform with the students.
Monday, April 23, 2007, 7:00 pm; Angelina the Ballerina® Storytime in honor of National Dance Week - sponsored by Ohio County Public Library; Contact - Ohio Country Public Library, Childrens' Section or Anna Harsh, State Director for West Virginia; 52 16th St., Wheeling, WV 26003; phone: 304-232-0244; fax: 304-232-6848;
email: ocplweb@weirton.lib.wv.us; website: http://wheeling.weirton.lib.wv.us/kids/i
Book presentation and donation from State Director Anna Harsh along with reading of the new Angelina the Ballerina®, "All Dancers on Deck"
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - Proclamation Presentation in honor of National Dance Week; sponsored by Wheeling Jesuit University; Contact - Anna Harsh, WV State Director NDW; phone: 304-242-2826;
email: allegrodance@comcast.net; website: www.allegrodancecompany.net
A Proclamation presentation honoring NDW for the state of West Virginia will be presented to State Director, Anna Harsh, by WV State Governor Joe Manchin.

Friday, April 27, 2007 - 4:00 - 5:00 pm - A Painted Dance - A National Dance Week Celebration! - sponsored by: Children's Museum & Allegro Dance Co; 1400 Main St Wheeling WV 26003; phone: 304-233-0053;
email: allegrodance@comcast.net; website: www.allegrodancecompany.net
Where dance and painting collide in a fun activity using dance movement, paint and a blank canvas.

WISCONSIN
LA CROSSE
April 21, 2007 - April 28, 2007 - Children's Museum National Dance Week Celebration - sponsored by Children's Museum; Contact: Amanda Verthein; phone: 608 784-2652;fax: 608 782-3119;
email: volunteerscmlc@centurytel.net

CANADA
ONTARIO
OTTAWA
April 26, 2007 - The Maple Leaf Ballroom in honor of National Dance Week in America - sponsored by Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Center; Contact - Mary Moncrieff; email: mcmoncrieff@rogers.com
An evening of social dance in partners in honor of National Dance Week in our neighboring United State of America.

TORONTO
FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2007 - RHYTHMIC FIRE DANZ CENTRE CELEBRATES AMERICA'S NDW - sponsored by DANZSCAPE; Contact: MARTIN SAMUELS; phone: 416-247-7224; fax: 416-247-4065;
email: rhythmicfire2003@yahoo.com; website: www.rhythmicfire.com;
Mailing Address: 1381 Wilson Ave, Toronto, Canada