May 2026
GDC Chapter Newsletter
Dear Members and Future Members,
May 2026 Newsletter –The 29th Florida Dance Spree was a big success!
What an incredible weekend of dancing. Thank you to all our wonderfully talented instructors who taught Saturday’s workshops from 9 AM–4 PM — Joe & Jen, Kevin, Viorel, Bonnie, and Germine. Friday evening opened with a lively Peabody lesson taught by Joe and Jen, followed by a delicious dinner. Afterward, dancers enjoyed friendly team matches, a spirited Jack & Jill contest, and general dancing all the way until 11 PM.
On Saturday night, after a full day of workshops, everyone returned for an outstanding dinner dance featuring three fantastic exhibitions by Jim and Linda Seyboldt, The Salsa Team, and Chris and Karen Chaleki.
Just saying “thank you” hardly feels like enough. I am deeply grateful for everyone who helped make this event such a success — the Greater Daytona Chapter Board, Greg Marcum, Leslie Wakerman, Bob Wiech, Nakita Martucier, Heather Lippert, and our amazing DJ, Jim Seyboldt.
If you missed this year’s Dance Spree, you can save the date for 30th Florida Dance Spree April 23 & 24, 2027.
President, Monica Wiech
Greater Daytona Chapter 6026 USA Dance
Dance Spree Highlights
2026
Come Join In The Fun at
The Daytona Beach International Festival.
May 16th & 17th 11:30-5:30
Click Here for Daytona International Festival Details
Over 20 Nations on 7 Acres of Entertainment
Thank You
We would like to thank The Volusia County Cultural Council for $3356 of grant funding for 2026. We truly appreciate the award.
Special Programs
DVD Lending Library Members
REMEMBER! you can still use your member benefit by checking out an Instructional DVD and learn and practice on your own.
More than 100 DANCE VISION VIDEOS!All Dances, styles & levels
Current members of our chapter may borrow from our growing library of DANCE VISION dance DVDs. Leave a $25 deposit, cash or check,
per DVD and you may borrow
one or two DVDs for one month.
For check out or return, Call or email any board member.
The Outreach Program takes dancing to senior living communities.
Future outings include.
May 8th at 3PM
Grand Villa of DeLand
350 E International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724
We take ballroom dancing to those who can't.
PLEASE let Greg know if you wish to be added to the Team
Contact: Greg Marcum
Phone: 386 689-8038
Join our Board Of Directors
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Social Media Coordinators
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Floor Cleaning Crew The Day Of or The Day Before the Dance
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50/50 Ticket Sales at The Dance
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Photographers For Social Media Posts
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Straightening Crew - Post Dance
Support our local arts organizations
When you choose Florida's "State of the Arts" license tag for your vehicle, all of the proceeds fund visual and performing arts programs (like ours) right here in Volusia County.
How much does it cost?
The first-time cost of a State of the Arts plate is $32 in addition to your vehicle's normal registration fee at time of renewal.
Of that, $20 is tax deductible. Future renewals are only $22 each year in addition to the normal registration fee with $20 again being tax deductible.
To re-order: At renewal, simply state you would like a "State of the Arts" plate and include a check for $32 along with your renewal notice.
or ...
Visit your local tag office, turn in your current plate and receive your new "Arts Plate" on the spot for $32. Gift certificates for State of the Arts plates are also available at your local tag office and make great gifts that also help our community.
It's a great way and a great day to be a Driving Force
for the Arts!
