Dave Wells, President
I believe everyone can have fun ballroom dancing. I grew up as a very uncoordinated kid who was close to the last kid chosen when sides were picked for games. I'm still a slow learner when it comes to doing something that requires coordination. But here I am president of the USA dance club and having fun dancing several times a week. If I can do it, any one can learn to dance. Also I don't say "no" when asked to dance, so ladies don't be shy. I also enjoy helping beginners enjoy this fun activity. I've been involved in the local club almost as long as it has been in Rochester and have been coordinating our club dance classes through Community Education for many years. I also enjoy watching "Dancing with the Stars". Not because of how good they get, but for coverage of the star's lessons throughout the week. If you've taken lessons, you can really relate to what they are going through. So far the winners have always been folks that enjoyed dancing and folks you wouldn't expect to win like a football player and a race car driver. The show does a good job showing how much fun dancing can be, and also shows that it take a lot of work to be good. So get out there folks and Dance!

Carol Dose, Secretary
As secretary, I attend board meetings, participate in decision-making for the chapter and take minutes, which I distribute to the other board members for their approval. I also provide copies of the minutes to all who attend the following meeting. I’ve been serving as your secretary since January of 2007.

I’ve been dancing in one form or another as long as I can remember. As a child I would dance on the hardwood floor of our dining room. One of my first memories of learning an organized dance was my cousin Pat teaching us the Schottische in my grandparents’ front yard. I’ve also done square dancing and I love Scottish country dancing. Labor Day weekend of 2005 I finally got to try ballroom dancing. My favorite dance is the waltz.

Heather Voigt , Treasurer
The treasurer position is responsible for all expenses going out of the club and collecting and depositing all cash inflow. I am in charge of the cash box and checkbook for the club. I also compile a monthly treasurer's report for the board meetings.

I have been dancing seriously since my junior year of college but have enjoyed it for as long as I can remember. My true start in dancing was in East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. The college I attended had a Swing Dance Club, and after the first time I saw them perform I just knew I had to learn how to do that! I was a member of that club for the next two years, and we learned lots and did several performances. We even attended Swing Camp Catalina for their four-day convention in 2001. After I moved to Rochester I started taking Salsa classes, and from there I expanded into general ballroom dance. I am always trying to learn new ballroom dances and steps!

Committee Members

Ballroom Set-Up
Carolyn Tommeraas

Charity/Fundraising
Sally Arrindell

Community Education
David Wells

Membership
Dennis Loeffler
Marcia Redalen

Music
Brenda Sonnenburg
Paula Boos

Public Relations
Kim Wettleson

Webmaster
Cecilia Boggio

Workshop Coordinator
April Dahl

Demonstration Chair
Rita Russell

Leadership/Volunteer Opportunities
Leadership is important to any organization. With strong leadership, we can envision and implement new ideas and a direction can be determined and followed.  Everyone benefits from a strong leadership contingent.  Our leaders are passionate about dancing and with sharing their experiences with others.  

Leadership positions are strictly voluntary and anyone within the membership can run for office.  Elections are held annually at one of the last monthly meetings of the year, typically November or December.  If you are interested in running for a position, please contact one of the current leaders so your name can get on the ballot.