First Annual March Mega Ball

The First annual March Mega Ball held in Huntsville, AL March 5-6, 2010 and was a huge success. The venue was the Christian Life Center of First Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL. We thank the Dr. David Hull pastor, Jud Reasons, Associate Pastor, and Terry Lonergan, Director and their staff for the use of this perfect facility with beautiful hardwood floors. The event had 38 couples (76 registered dancers) and 16 new dancers taking advantage of introduction to rounds classes.

 The primary teachers were Jerry and Barbara Pierce of Birmingham, AL and Tim Eum and Cindy Hadley from Huntsville, AL. Several Round Dance leaders attended the event including Richard & Joanne Lawson (Birmingham, AL), Gene & Etta Sonnier (Houma, LA), Bob & Rachel Boudrow (Murfreesboro, TN), Darryl & Ann McMillan (Decatur, AL), Elwood & Laura LeBlanc (Slidell, LA), and Tom (Mac) & Gloria McMullin (Hernando, MS). On Friday night, Darryl McMillan, Gene Sonnier, and Bob Boudrow cued for the Mega Ball. Demos of all dances taught on Saturday were presented on Friday Evening. The Mega Ball’s program varied between phase 2 and phase 4 with phase 5 dances cued during the request/pre-rounds. Saturday night featured Jerry Pierce and Tim Eum as cuers and demo dances by the Gene & Etta Sonnier, Tim Eum & Cindy Hadley, and Jerry & Barbara Pierce.

Many dancers were excited by the opportunity to attend their first all rounds weekend and it was noted by multiple round dance leaders that this was the largest all rounds event in Alabama in at least 15 years. The dancers were treated to dancing, southern hospitality, and great food in a beautifully decorated hall. Many dancers and teachers assisted to make this event a huge success and generate an enthusiasim for dancing that has been missing in the region for over a decade. Cindy and Tim are extremely grateful for the support the round dance community and the Huntsville area have extended to make the Mega Ball a success.

The following dances were taught:

Tim Eum and Cindy Hadley

Something to Talk About (Gomez/Lee) Phase IV Cha Cha

FLASHDANCE (Eum/Hadley) Phase III Bolero/Jive

It's Only Make Believe (Morrison) Phase II Two-step/five-step

Jerry and Barbara Pierce

Satisfy My Soul (Blackford) Phase IV Bolero

Ramona (Shibata) Phase III Waltz

White is the Winter Night (Woodruff), phase II Two-Step

Demos Presented by the Choreographers:

Gene & Etta Sonnier “UNE DEUXIEME CHANCE” (A Second Chance) Phase IV Waltz

Tim Eum and Cindy Hadley “Do You Love Me” Phase V Jive

Barbara and Jerry Pierce “Pride and Joy” Phase V West Coast Swing

The Program:

Saturday

Cindy Hadley and Tim Eum

Huntsville, AL