Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers Celebrate 20th Anniversary
by ERINN CRIDER
Most dance groups in Fayetteville participate in competitions and require
Used for everything from self-expression to community bonding,
training. The Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers welcome people of all levels of
dancing has been part of humans' lives for millennia. Modern ballroom
experience to their dances.
dancing, however, has a briefer history. Originating
"There is no judgment, no contest, just fun," Ziegler
in the early 20th century, ballroom dancing is
explains, "My wife Kalli wanted to learn to ballroom
generally considered to encompass just a few of
dance for years. Eventually, I got her a Christmas gift
the many dance styles. Some examples are the
of a beginners package of lessons at Roland's Dance
foxtrot, the tango, the waltz and the rumba. There
Studio. That was many years ago. We enjoyed the
are many organizations that compete in these
lessons and through the studio we met members of
dances, but just dancing socially is also popular. In
the Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers and they invited us
Fayetteville, the Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers have
to join."
offered the community a way to learn and dance
The dances that are done at the monthly dances are
ballroom socially for 20 years.
the foxtrot, waltz, swing, tango, cha cha, rumba and
The Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers was established
the shag. Ballroom dancing has many benefits. Not only
on March 2, 1993 when they held their very first
is it exercise and a great way to be social, the monthly
dance in the Prince Charles Hotel. Since then, the
dances also provide a venue to learn from professionals
group has grown tremendously from the original
regardless of experience level. Zeigler also explains that
12 members. The Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers
learning to dance and attending these dances allows him
has three locations. The Highland Country Club,
to spend quality time with his wife.
Roland's Dance Studio and the Bragg Officers
The Anniversary Dance is on Sept. 21 from 6:30 to
Club. The group hosts dances monthly. This month,
10:30 p.m. at the Highland Country Club, 105 Fairway
however, they will hold a very special dance to
Dr. Reservations are required and tickets are $40 for
celebrate their 20th anniversary.
members and $50 for guests. Formal attire is required
Dr. Andrew Ziegler, the president of the Cape
Dancers hit the floor to celebrate the 20th anand the Duke Ladd Band will perform.
Fear Ballroom Dancers explained, "People should
niversary of the Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers.
For reservation sheets or for
expect to have fun, to hear good music and to dance
more information on the Cape
if they want to. Some people don't want to dance
Fear Ballroom Dancers, visit www.
every song, some do. It is a good and pleasant
opportunity to dance in a great first-class venue and
ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer.
capefearballroomdancers.org/
to spend time with friends whether they are new or old. At this dance we
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also have a live out-of-town band, which we don't normally do."
ingweekly.com.
School field trips* .
Grade levels: K-5th & special group rates available
Call: 910-484-6200
www.atthecrown.com
Crown Theatre
Friday, Oct. 4th – 7p.m.
Saturday Matinee, Oct. 5th – 2p.m.
*For group tickets & reservations call 910-484-6200.
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