It’s hard to believe, but it’s been two years since the doors flung open to a new kind of dance experience! In that time, we’ve shared so much. As an organization, we’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. We’ve learned what a talented group of dancers we really are. We’ve tried our best to keep things fun and enjoyable for all whom attend. We’ve had the great pleasure of introducing instructors from around the region. And by encouraging everyone to support other dances, to attend dance events, workshops and fundraisers, We’ve stayed true to our mission - To Secure, Promote, and Enhance to Community of Dance.

As a whole, we’ve experienced so much together. We’ve celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, holidays, and other random things along the way. We’ve enjoyed so many happy moments, a few not-so-happy moments, and others that were just weird. We’ve had ups, downs, and all-arounds, but we’ve never stopped dancing! New dances, old dances, we just keep dancing and for all of these reasons we couldn’t be more proud. Thank You for your continued support. As we’ve said time and time again, It’s All About Dance, By Dancers, For Dancers!

As many of you know by now, Rich is heading to higher elevations and beyond. Over the years, he’s managed his many outdoor pursuits along with his equal love for Dance and the close knit family it has provided. Over the last year, Rich has been looking to make a positive change for his future. A change that might one day lead him to a place, physically and mentally, that better suits his passion and awareness for the things he loves. So when the opportunity to assume the position as Caretaker at Harvard Cabin presented itself, the decision came easily.

Of course, his decision did not come without a bit of contemplation. After considering Work, Dance, Friends and Family Rich decided it was a good decision given his time and place in life.  In many ways it seemed life had been pushing him in the direction of such change. The decision to live on the mountain upon which he made his first Alpine Summit at 16 years old, the same mountain on which he still recreates year-round,  seemed all too appropriate. This decision is the first of many he’ll make over the next few years.  One that he hopes will serve as a segue to other opportunities in the Natural World.

We’d like to invite everyone out this Thursday as The Dance Collaborative celebrates the start of our third fantastic year!!! Rich would love to see everyone before he heads north for the Winter. Especially if he hasn’t seen you in a while. Come out for a few minutes or a few hours. Though Rich promises not to be a stranger, he’d love to see as many of you as possible. Rich won’t see most of you until Line Dance Showdown 2010 comes around. This Thursday, it’s gonna be a great night!

Polish American Citizens Club

515 Granby Road | South Hadley, MA 01075

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Hello Dancers! It has been a splendid Fall so far! We’ve had warm days, cold days, rainy days, snowy days, and everything in between. A reminder that “There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather”

While it’s been difficult to keep up with the weather over the last few weeks, things are reliably HOT on the dance floor every Thursday night! This week will be no exception as it is time again for our annual Halloween Party. We had a great turn-out last year in terms of numbers and fantastic costumes. We hope to see some more of that great dance spirit again this year!

The full entourage will be back this week. Chock-full, no doubt, of new dances learned at this year’s Falmouth Floor Filler held this past weekend on Cape Cod. We hope everyone whom attended had a great time and learned lots of new dances. We’ll look forward to playing all of your latest favorites this Thursday…along with some “Spooky” Classics.

Just like last year, if you care to share your “Tricks or Treats”, will have a refreshment table setup in the hall. Oh…and don’t forget your costume!

Polish American Citizens Club

515 Granby Road | South Hadley, MA 01075

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The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

Over the summer months we were visited by many of our dance friends from throughout the region. Sharing our love of dance with friends far and near really accentuates the common thread we all share.

The Fall is always such an exciting time of year, especially in the Dance World. Come join in the fun every Thursday!!!

Polish American Citizens Club

515 Granby Road | South Hadley, MA 01075

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 The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

The Dance CollaborativeTo Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

Hello Dancers! Hopefully everyone enjoyed their St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t worry, if you haven’t had enough we’ll keep the festive spirit alive this week in South Hadley. Afterall, this Thursday is St. Joseph’s day! Now, you know we don’t really need an excuse to have a good time but, we’re expecting a higer then normal turn out at the Polish Club thanks to good old St. Joseph. It should be a great night, We hope you’ll join us!Don’t forget to wear red in honor of St. Joseph! As an extra bonus, it’ll help cover up the Spaghetti sauce. Come out for a night of Dinner and Dancing with your Line Dance Family!

 The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

Forty will be teaching two great dances! Included in her “Wintry Mix” is another Scooter Lee hit! You’ll not want to miss her exciting and energetic teach! Oh, and who can’t forget Forty’s unmistakable personality! Forty has had a busy year since she last taught in South Hadley in March of 2008! She is, of course, the force that keeps Line Dancing alive and well at the Hayloft in Sturbridge, MA. She’s never too busy to make her annual efforts through her New England Ladies of Line charity event and other fun gatherings like September Fun and Freedom on the Dance Floor! Over the course of the year, she also instructed at various events all over New England! As usual, you can find out what Forty is up to at http://www.FortyArroyo.com

We’d like everyone to come out and help provide a warm reception for Forty and her great group of beginners. Let’s show Forty’s latest group of dance newbies what Social Line dance is all about! Come join in the fun! As always, just $5 for lessons, all-request dancing, and unforgettable memories. We’ll see you on the dance floor from 7PM-11PM! Lesson begin at 7:30….don’t be late

Polish American Citizens Club

515 Granby Road | South Hadley, MA 01075

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 The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

Hello Dancers! We hope everyone is enjoying the twelve days of Christmas! Not to mention, all of this SNOW!!! Everybody loves a white Christmas!!! Once again, we wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed our Holiday Party! We sure did! Thanks again to Tanya and Alice for our new banner. It is wonderful!!!! Don’t forget, the Monday night beginners class is also celebrating the holiday this Monday, December 22, 2008. All are welcome! Todd and Staci will be teaching a couple of fun micro-dances followed by all-request dancing! Our next Thursday night is still over two weeks away, so this would be a great time to get out and dance!!!

Dance Collaborative Holiday Party 2008

The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

 Seasons Greetings! We just wanted to remind everyone that The Dance Collaborative will be celebrating the Holidays this week! So come out and add to the holiday cheer! Though, the weather outside seems frightful, Santa’s little helpers have assured us that temps will remain above the freezing point this evening. Conditions will be wet and cold but, the roads should be safe! We’ll have lots of toys and goodies on our sleigh. Feel free to bring any snacks or finger foods for everyone to enjoy but, please remember to visit the bar for your favorite cup o’cheer! It’s going to be a wonderful night, rocking ’round the Christmas Tree! We hope you’ll join our celebration! This will be the last dance of the year!!! The more the merrier!!!

The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!

We just wanted to wish our Dance Family a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. While we wish we could be together this week, we suppose we should spend some time with our non-dancing friends and family…even though they have no idea how to have fun…just kidding, of course!!! We do hope everyone enjoys the start of the Holiday Season! Everyone be safe, we don’t want any 4 AM retail injuries this Black Friday….we can only imagine the die-hard shoppers in our group!

We’ll be back next week so, don’t hesitate -over stuff yourselves this Turkey Day! Don’t forget the Bread & Butter, Hot Potato, Peaches & Cream, Sugar & Pie …heck, why not a little Jose Cuervo to help with digestion! Don’t worry, come next week you’ll get to work off all those extra calories! If you really need your weekly fix, we encourage everyone to explore the other wonderful dance floors we have to enjoy throughout the region! Go Forth & Dance and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The Dance Collaborative
To Secure, Promote, and Enhance the Community of Dance!