TBDC 2009 December Dance

Our December dance will be held on New Year's Eve. This party is free for current TBDC members. For people who have not yet joined, the party cost is $25 a person. The ticket purchase also pays for a one year membership in the dance club.

The dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m.

The location is the First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Jefferson and Church Streets in downtown Tupelo, Mississippi.

Attire is dressy.

We will have the treat of dancing to the live music of Dan Davis's group, "Those Guys In The Band".

Some of the fabulous door prizes include a private dance party, a $50 gift certificate for dance shoes, a private dance lesson, and a flat screen television. You must be present to win.

Members are asked to bring hors d'oeuvres.


TBDC 2009 November Dance

Don't miss the Fall Fling!

Tupelo Ballroom Dance Club will hold their monthly dance on November 21, 2009, starting at 7:00 p.m. 

Admission is $5 for current TBDC members and $10 for all others. (You can join TBDC at the door for $25 annually and take advantage of special prices on classes and dances.)

Dress is dressy casual.

There will be a pot luck supper of members' favorite fall foods.

The dance will be held at the Bel Air Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. To get to the Bel Air Center take Country Club Road off of McCullough Drive and travel North. You will shortly come to a T in the road with the Bel Air Golf Course directly in front of you. Turn right. You will travel a short distance, see the drive on your left coming OUT of the Bel Air parking lot, go around a downhill curve, and you will see a drive on your left that leads INTO the Bel Air parking lot.


October 17, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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TBDC 2009 October Dance

Time: Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Place: First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Jefferson St. , Tupelo, Mississippi

Dancing at the Movies is the theme for the October Dance.  Our host and hostess, Dan and Jan, were inspired to try ballroom dancing by the movie "Shall We Dance?".

They have compiled a play list of songs from movies. Trivia buffs should come prepared to name the movie for each song on the list.

Since October is the month for costumes, members and guests are invited to dress as their favorite movie character. There will be door prizes and a prize for the best costume. 

Members are asked to bring food for a pot luck supper.

September 15, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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TBDC 2009 September Annual Meeting

Enjoy "A Mediterranean Evening" at our upcoming dance.

September 19 is the date for TBDC's Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance. This is a members only catered event.  If your TBDC membership is current on September 19, this dance is free.
Please, let Betty know if you plan to attend. 

Or, you can join the club for a $25 membership fee and attend.


The event will be held at St. James Catholic Church from 6:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dressy attire. 

The dinner is catered by Vanelli's.

September 5, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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TBDC 2009 August Dance

We are having a picnic at our TBDC dance August 22, 2009.

Tommy and Judy will bring buckets of fried chicken, and they ask that everyone else bring their favorite picnic foods.

After our picnic, music maestro Dan will play dance music with some 60's Bop thrown in.

The dance will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo, Mississippi.

It begins at 7:00 p.m.  Attire is casual.

Admission is $5 for current TBDC members; $10 for all non-members. 

Join TBDC for $25 a year and save money on dances and classes.

Check with Betty to find out if your membership is current.

August 20, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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TBDC 2009 July Dance

HONOR OUR TROOPS, OLD AND NEW

Wear your red, white, and blue, and join us for a patriotic celebration at our July dance.

Date: July 25, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Jefferson St., Tupelo, MS

Dance to the music of the big band era as our disc jockey, Dan Davis, plays many of those old favorites. We'll hear boogie woogie bugle boys, the Andrews Sisters and champagne music with bubbles.

Bring old fashioned home cooked pot luck dishes for our meal if that is convenient. We'll eat right at seven o'clock.

TBDC 2009 June Dance

"Attitudes and Latitudes" is the theme for our dance June 27th.  It will feature music by Jimmy Buffett, other southern rock, and island music artists. The Wolf Island Band will play two sets of mostly swing, NC two step, cha cha, rumba, samba, and even a waltz and bolero from Jimmy Buffett. Before the band starts and during their break our DJ, Dan Davis, will play other music so that we will have a good mix of dance music.

The dance will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Jefferson Street in Tupelo, Mississippi. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. Having a live band incurs extra cost, so there will be no free passes. Entrance for TBDC members is $5. Entrance for all non-members is $10.

John and Lee will be grilling burgers and supplying buns and condiments. TBDC members, please bring baked beans, slaw, potato salad, desserts and other foods which go great with burgers if it is convenient for you to do so.

TBDC 2009 May Dance

Midnight in May is the theme for our May dance. 

Everything's growing, flowers are blooming.

At TBDC our May dance is looming.

It's time for Dan to strike up the band.

It's springtime in Tupelo ballroom dance land.


The dance will be held Saturday, May 23rd, 2009.

Location is the First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Jefferson St. in Tupelo, Mississippi.

The dance begins at 7 p.m. and concludes at 10 p.m.

Admission is $5 for TBDC members and $10 for non-members.

Dress for the evening is dance casual.


TBDC 2009 March Dance


Our annual Paul Bland Scholarship fund raiser dance will be on March 28, 2009. The dance will be held at St. James Catholic Church in the Christian Life Center and will begin at 7:00 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church is located on North Gloster St. (Hwy. 145) just north of the Lakeshire Dr. intersection and south of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) office. The entrance to the Christian Life Center is on the north end of the church.

Supper will be served with pork loin for the meat course and salads, vegetables, and desserts brought by club members.

We will dance to the music of "Those Guys in the Band".

Attire is dressy casual. 

There will be scholarship fund raising activities, including a silent auction, photo sales, and paying for dances with our dance professionals. 

The winners of this year's scholarships will be announced.

Admission is $5 for TBDC club members with current membership, and $10 for all others. If your membership is due for renewal, please contact Betty.

March 15, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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TBDC 2009 February Dance

Mardi Gras is the theme for the Tupelo Ballroom Dance Club party on February 28th.

The dance will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo, Mississippi.

It will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Dig out your beads and wear purple, gold, and green! Whoever wears the best and most decorative mask will win a prize!

Bring your favorite Cajun dish to our pot luck dinner. Dessert will be provided.

Whoever gets the "baby" in the King Cake will win a prize. Plus there will be other great door prizes.

Admission is $5 for Tupelo Ballroom Dance Club members and $10 for visitors. You may join TBDC at the door for $25 and get all the benefits of membership for a year.

February 20, 2009 in TBDC Dances
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