Dancing with "DeSarge"... Match Dances
Proposed Lists of Dance Events, Match Dances & Showcases 2008
January 3rd Open in our NEW Studio (completed)
January 11th welcome back party (completed)
February 15th Valentine's Party (completed)February 23rd Match Dance
(completed)February 29th USA DANCE
(completed)March 14th St Patrick's Day Party(completed)
April 19th Match Dance
(completed)
May 4th Willowbrook Dance Outing
May 17th Milonga
June 28th Match Dance
July 4th Independence Day
August 9th Match Dance
August 27th Fall Showcase
August 29th USA DANCE
October 18th Match Dance
October 31st USA DANCE & Halloween Party
November 2nd Daylight saving time ends
November 4th Election Day
November 27th Thanksgiving Day
December 25th Christmas
December 31st New Year's Eve
What is a Match Dance?
A Match Dance is a function organized by our studio, which enables students
from all levels, beginner through most advanced, to perform a dance recital.
Students may dance with their (or any) instructor/s in the category of their
choice. Student may dance with other students in the category of their
choice. Listed below are different categories in which a student may dance.
1. Closed Sections. Social Entry:
Newcomers ~ Social Ease ~ Bronze Intermediate ~ Bronze Final
Silver Intermediate ~ Silver Final ~ Gold ~ Open.
This is a closed section which means there is more than one couple on the
floor at the same time dancing to studio music for one and a half minutes.
These recitals do not have to be choreographed routines but are
normal patterns taught during regular lessons.
Dress apparel:
Ballroom: Men wear tie.
Ladies wear dress or skirt.
Latin: Men wear tie or latin shirt.
Ladies wear dress or skirt.
2. Exhibitions/Showcase
Social Entry ~ Bronze ~ Silver ~ Gold ~ Open
This is an open section, which means that one couple or a group performance is
on the floor dancing to music of their choice. The music may not be longer
than two and a half minutes total. These recitals are choreographed routines.
Dress apparel:
Performers wear outfits of their choice.
Students are encouraged to bring their friends and family to support them at the match dances.
Match dances are open to any studio, teacher, or dancers
who would like to participate or be a spectator.
For more details contact Sarge at
Sarge@DeSargeDanceworld.com
or call 630.355.1188 or 630-309-9256