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Upper Valley Dance Network
Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary of Dance
in Norwich, Vermont

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Swing Dance Champions to Teach and Perform in Norwich, Vermont Then Dance at the Celebrating Ten Years of Dancing in Norwich, Vermont Tracy Hall 300 Main Street Norwich, Vermont Saturday February 16, 2007

WHAT:	The Upper Valley Dance Network will celebrate a Decade of Dance with a day of swing dance workshops, a performance by the 2007 World Swing Dance Champions, and a Saturday night dance party.
WHO:	Local dance enthusiasts and instructors, John & Sandra Tomeny, will be joined by Benjamin Ricard and Geneviève Kérouac, the 2007 World Swing Dance Champions, and “Bob Merrill’s Fabulous Five” swing dance band for a celebration of dance.
WHEN:	Saturday, February 16, 2008: All activities: Noon - Midnight Four Dance Workshops: Noon - 5:45 pm Free Dance Lesson: 8:00 pm Dance w/ Live Band: 9:00 pm - Midnight
COST:	All inclusive pass: $60.00 (all activities) Individual Workshops: $16.00/each Dance admission only: $15.00/pp
WHERE:	Upper Valley Dance Network Tracy Hall (Norwich Town Hall) 300 Main Street Norwich, VT 05055
RESOURCES:	Detailed schedule at: http://www.uvdance.net/events.html High resolution photos below. Click here for a PDF copy of this page.
CONTACT:	John & Sandra Tomeny, Directors Upper Valley Dance Network 603.643.5065 dance@uvdance.net
ABOUT THE EVENT:	Celebrating Ten Years of Dancing in Norwich, Vermont The party begins at Noon, Saturday, February 16 with a series of swing and jazz dance lessons taught by none other than the 2007 World Swing Dance Champions, Benjamin Ricard and Geneviève Kérouac from Quebec City, Canada. Ben and Gen will teach introductory-level classes that are suitable for newer dancers. Swing dancing is fun and easy to learn and Ben and Gen’s workshops are among the best places to learn. In addition to their 2007 World title, Ben and Gen were also showcase champions at the 2005 World Lindy Hop Championships, the 2006 and 2007 National Jitterbug Championships and other Canadian and American championships. They are both amazing dancers and very detailed instructors. Famous for their incredibly smooth dance style and their gravity-defying aerials, Benjamin and Genevieve will be available to dance with anyone who attends the afternoon workshops and the evening dance. Advance registration is not required but is appreciated. To register call John or Sandra at 603-643-5341 or visit http://www.uvdance.net. ABOUT THE BAND Bob Merrill’s Fabulous Five takes the stage at 8:00 pm, and swings the night away. Local piano legend and vocalist Bob Merrill (often referred to as “The Bobby Short of the Upper Valley”) is joined by bassist David Westphalen, drummer Eric von Ammon, trumpeter Charles Schneeweis and saxophonist Michael Zsoldos. Count on some hard-swinging classics, some cool and easy jazz, swinging East-Coast and West-Coast, and some salsa mixed in. These are seasoned players whose goal is to have fun swinging. There may even be some guest appearances. ABOUT THE UPPER VALLEY DANCE NETWORK The Upper Valley Dance Network was founded in 1998 by dance enthusiast, DJ and dance instructor, John Tomeny. Now co-directed by the popular dance instructor team, John & Sandra Tomeny, the UVDN hosts monthly swing and ballroom dances at Tracy Hall in Norwich, Vermont, and Second Saturday Salsa dances at Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The Network also sponsors regular weekly lessons and special monthly dance workshops with world-class instructors. Once each year the Upper Valley Dance Network hosts an opportunity to learn from, and dance with, two of the most popular instructors in the world. Previous year’s instructors have included the world famous Frankie Manning, one of the inventors of swing dance from the 1930’s, six-year reigning World Champions, Nathalie Gomes and Yuval Hod, and California Swing Dance Champion, Sylvia Sykes. Complete details are available on the web site at http://www.uvdance.net or by calling 603-643-5341.
HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO: 1.9 MB Right-click over photo to download. Suggested caption: Benjamin Ricard and Geneviève Kérouac, the 2007 World Swing Dance Champions.	Photos:   Above and Left: Benjamin Ricard and Geneviève Kérouac   Below: John & Sandra Tomeny