Orange Blossom Ball

O ne - Two - Three, One - Two - Three, One - Two - Three... At Dancesport at UCR, we are already Waltzing toward the 7th Orange Blossom Ball and inviting all Amateur Dancers, College Teams and Studios to celebrate dance at our Annual Amateur Ballroom Competition.

B allroom Dancing continues to gain a higher profile as Dancesport has literally exploded in popularity across our nation and is being considered for the 2016 Olympic Games. Increased spectatorship for Dancesport is a requirement for inclusion by the International Olympic Committee and expanding dancer participation contributes toward this goal. How lucky we are to be part of this Renaissance!

B asking in an ideal climate for oranges, Riverside originally flourished as a growing, packing and distributing center for the Citrus Industry. Centrally located for most of Southern California, the city is a rapidly expanding reflection of the diversities to be found in the Inland Empire. The jewel of the Historic Downtown area is the Mission Inn which still offers luxurious and romantic dining and accommodation. Riverside boasts a number of museums including the Museum of Photography which has the largest photographic archive collection in the US and The Riverside Art Museum is housed in an elegant building designed by Helen Morgan, the architect of Hearst Castle. University Village, close to the campus, offers a lively mixture of cafes and a cinema.

U niversity of California Riverside already has an eminent scientific, agricultural and horticultural research facility and future plans include a medical school. The student population is of widely diverse cultures offering opportunities to enjoy ethnic dances from around the globe and we plan to share some of these cultural riches with you during our event.

C ome and celebrate dance with us. We offer a great facility with an enormous practice floor. Our program offers opportunities for amateur dancers at all levels to participate in couple and team competition and we are proud to be able to offer a fine panel of judges for this event. The Emerald Ball and other competitions in the area are all drawing closer and this is a great opportunity to rehearse your best moves!

R egistration is easy. Information concerning The Orange Blossom Ball may be obtained by e-mailing Fook Tham at fook.tham@ucr.edu or give him a call at 951-827-4645.

Website and hosting courtesy of USA Dance Inland Chapter and Martin Smaha

We Invite You to Share

Our Celebration of Dance at the

Orange Blossom Ball

April 3, 2010

Come & Compete with Us

Or Come as a Spectator