​​Hello Dancers!!   This week's dance is on Wednesday, October 21st!   It will be a special one, as we will hold a fundraiser to help with costs for Sienna's 3 months in Toronto.  See details below!  If you're up early on Tuesday morning, check out CTV Your Ottawa Morning as Sienna will be interviewed at approx 7:40am!  Also, mark your calendars for our XMAS Gala - Wednesday, December 16th!  Tickets on sale starting THIS WEEK!   Also,  should we hold a NYE Gala?  See below for more... Reminder that the Almonte Tea Dance is THIS SUNDAY!, and the Dinner Dance Club of Ottawa event is coming up in December.  Details for both are below!  NOTE schedule change in November for the bazaar! See the full schedule of upcoming dances below.  You can sign up by replying to the email or using the website as usual.   

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OCTOBER 21st FUNDRAISER

It will be "pay what you want" - any amount gets you into the dance.   There will be a box at the front, just leave your envelope or cash inside.  If you would prefer to pay by etransfer, please put "Gift for Sienna" in the subject line.  ALL proceeds will go directly to Sienna's account. She will sing some ballroom & latin songs LIVE for you to dance to!

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NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA?

If we hold a New Year's Eve Gala, would you come?  Please RSVP ASAP.  (Yes or no)  As you can imagine, this gala is a lot of work, so if Chris stays home to hold the Gala, we would have to be sure it would be well-attended.  Thank you for your responses!  

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Sunday, October 18th - Standing Room Only Big Band Almonte Tea Dance
- Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario 
- 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.  $20 per person at the door (CASH ONLY).
- more info at:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbcBMdowE/

Saturday, December 5th - The Dinner Dance Club of Ottawa 
Traditional Festive-season Dinner Dance
-  Royal Ottawa Golf Club - 1405 Aylmer road, Gatineau, Qc
-Tickets: $145.00 per person 
- Dress: Formal or semiformal, black tie optional.
- Music: By our DJ Richard Arseneault

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IMPORTANT FAMILY NEWS!!   Sienna has been cast in the Mirvish Productions show "13 GOING ON 30" in Toronto!  We are so proud of her!!  They auditioned over 5000 kids, so it goes without saying that to be selected was a massive honour. We have known about this for months, but were under a strict NDA in her contract so unable to share the news until it became publicly shared by the production company.  Finally, the news is out so we can talk about it!!  Below are some links to the cast announcements if you would like to have a look!  

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WHAT'S CHANGING?  Sienna & TL will be moving to Toronto for 3 months (November 1st to February 1st).  Once we know Sienna's schedule, we may be able to come home for visits, but not sure yet.  Chris will stay here and take perfect care of Dance With TLC!!!  Lessons and dances remain as normal!

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?  Come to the dances!!!!   The absolute best thing you can do to help is to come to the dances and fill the floor for Chris!  He will be lonely without his girls, so surrounding him with "TLC" every week will be wonderful!  Also, we are looking for volunteers to help with the door, filling the water, and passing out chocolates, etc.  If you are interested, please send an email - thank you!!!!!!!!

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CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1cGFPEeqvr/

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19HY8tkmCv/

 

https://www.1330musical.com/cast-and-creative/

 

https://www.mirvish.com/shows/13-going-on-30

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​​IMPORTANT REMINDER - Dance with TLC is a scent-free facility.  Please refrain from wearing any perfumes or colognes.  Thank you!

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​PS - some of you have asked to see Sienna's latest performances.  I have updated her YouTube channel with a couple of them. Enjoy!  https://www.youtube.com/@SiennaVRader/videos
PPS - We love to celebrate our dancers' special events at Dance With TLC!!  If you have a birthday, anniversary or something special to celebrate, please let us know so we can make a fuss over you!! xoxoxo

Happy Dancing! xoxoxo TL & Chris & Sienna

TENTATIVE UPCOMING SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF CHURCH HALL). 

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DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  October 21st - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person. Fundraiser for Sienna

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  October 28th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person. - TLC After Party! (Sienna & TL's last dance!)

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  November 4th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person.

DANCE PRACTICE -   MONDAY,  November 9th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person. - change due to annual church bazaar

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  November 11th - NO DANCE - due to annual church bazaar

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  November 18th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person.

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  November 25th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person.

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  December 2nd - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person.

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  December 9th - 6:30pm-8:00pm.  $15 per person.

DANCE PRACTICE -   Wednesday,  December 16th - 6:30pm-9:00pm.  XMAS GALA $25 per person

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MASKING
A reminder that some people will be wearing masks at the dance.   Please be kind and respectful to your fellow dancers whether they choose to wear a mask or not - we will absolutely have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination - we hope you understand.    Everyone has their own level of comfort, so there will be some still wearing masks, and some who aren't - either choice is welcome.     Thank you all so much for your kindness in this matter. xo

CHURCH PARKING
- Sadly, since the parking lot company has also suffered tremendous losses due to Covid, they are no longer offering any discounts of any kind.  So, as a result, if you choose to park in the church parking lot you must pay the listed price.  For dances, you will need to use the street parking (as you do for Glebe dances, or Rahim's Salsa, etc), or of course City hall is always an inexpensive option at just $2 , and WE WILL RE-IMBURSE YOUR $2 AT THE DOOR!!  We apologize for this, and tried very hard to negotiate with them, but sadly they wouldn't budge an inch.

Please send us a note if you have any questions at all.   As usual, we hope that all of you are doing ok and we think of you all the time.  We  always love to hear from you, so please reach out when you are able!

Sending you all so much love,
TL & Chris & Sienna xoxoxo​​​​