eBlast 4.27 - Thank You!

DANCIN' DONS & DIVAS eBLAST - April 27, 2012 THE BLACK OUT – WHAT A PARTY! As we reflect as a group on the recent fifth annual dance affair, "The Black Out", we would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support, feedback and love shown to us during our event. We continue to keep meeting wonderful new people every year with new cities and states that  venture here to Cleveland and reunite with many of our stepper friends in the dance community. Friday night was the kick-off with our female instructors, Sherry Gordon (Detroit) and Cheryl "Sugar Foot" Powe (Atlanta), for a ladies only workshop.  REP YO CITY was musically hosted by Detroit's DJ Rodney Mack and Chicago's DJ Calvin. We appreciate the cities/states that were reppin' including: Akron, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Oakland, New York City, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Charlotte, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Houston, Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown/Warren, Cincinnati, Chicago, Flint, Saginaw, Virginia, Connecticut, and so many more... Of course, our hometown city of Cleveland, Ohio came in full effect. Saturday morning provided an intense yet rewarding Zumba workout featuring our returning Cleveland instructor Angie Smith. For those that are local and enjoyed her class, be sure to check out her schedule that is posted on our Facebook fan page. Tell her Dancin' Dons & Divas sent you! Our Cleveland-turned-Southern Gal Erika Little (Raleigh) provided our line dance instruction on Saturday as well as the "men's only" workshop with our male instructors Tyk Myn (Chicago), Darrel Davis (Chicago) and Drew Alexander (Detroit). The Ultimate Steppers Workshops geared for all levels as well as the walkers workshops remain popular as participants work on getting their skills together.  The main event, THE BLACK OUT, with DJ Cross and DJ Mellow Khris (both from Chicago) had the packed crowd singing and dancing for the entire night! DJ Shorty Smooth (Milwaukee) kept the STEPPERS BRUNCH on Sunday movin' and groovin' while people ate chicken & waffles and other delicious food and danced until it was time to end. Check out the pics below of the die-hard steppin' "dons" and the "divas" at the brunch. 2012 Winner of $500 Cash Giveaway Raffle Congratulations to  Sarah Parrish of Columbus, the recipient of the $500 Cash Giveaway Raffle drawing held during the main event Saturday night! THE BLACK OUT - SPECIAL RECOGNITION Dancin’ Dons & Divas would like to recognize: * Holiday Inn Independence * Cleveland artist Dub Dolla for providing the official Black Out theme song used in YouTube promos.  Check out the full length song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwsxf8Ndwq4 * The Cleveland dance community for helping us get the word out about The Black Out being held in our city and being friendly ambassadors with us! * Those that traveled near and far to attend our event and help make it special * Pete Frazier of The Majestic Gents  * The Black Out 2012 Musical Hosts: DJ Mellow Khris, DJ Calvin, DJ Shorty Smooth, DJ Rodney Mack and DJ Cross * The Black Out 2012 Workshop Instructors: Erika Little, Angie Smith, Cheryl Powe, Tyk Myn, Drew Alexander, Sherry Gordon and Darrel Davis  * The Associates & Friends of Dancin’ Dons & Divas: Senelynn Jackson, Christina Pickens, Angeline Carter, Wayne Spencer, Margie Mason-Smith, George & Dreama Whitfield, Dannielle Willis, Danielle Coppage-Johnson, Rick Speed, Calvin Speed, Yvonne Davis, Rendia Wells-Mitchell, Michael Thornton, Popeye & Geneva Gregory, Jeanene Hill, Jeff Clark and Lynne Batten * Deputy Torrey Hemphill of Cuyahoga County Department of Protective Services * Photos by Jeff Clark (ilovesteppin.com) and Geoffrey Fogle * Sounds by Mykel Farr  * Lamont Watts and Kimberly Edmonds (clubsteppin.com)  * Vendor participants at The Black Out: Glasses By Cardine, Step On Unlimited, Threadz LLC, C&S Jewelry, Make Up by Classy Brown, BouTEEques Casual/Custom Tees, Jai's Lite Shea Butter, SetTrends Jewelry, Van Bag, Collaborative Dance Entertainment, Freda's T's.  * and YOU!  Be sure to look on our Facebook fan page, Twitter, eBlasts and website for upcoming news, announcements and events for THE BLACK OUT 2013! Also, check out this upcoming event in Cleveland on Saturday, May 5, hosted by Vince Huckabee. Click on the banner to take you to his blogspot for more information. Until then… Allen * Carli * Terry * Lolita * Keith * Michelle

*Photos courtesy of Jeff Clark DANCIN' DONS & DIVAS HOW TO REACH US: Blogspot: http://3dincleveland.blogspot.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/3DinCleveland Facebook: Click Here Email: 3DinCleveland@live.com Dons N Divas Hotline:  216-586-4610

Itinerary for this weekend at The Black Out

3D's eBLAST - April 11, 2012

THE BLACK OUT 2012 ITINERARY
See you this weekend

See you starting Friday for the festivities for The Black Out in Cleveland hosted by Dancin’ Dons & Divas.
All events will be held at HOLIDAY INN IN INDEPENDENCE.

Facebook users: RSVP for The Black Out here: Facebook invitation
View our latest Virtual Flyer on Youtube here: YOUTUBE: Message from the Members

Arriving earlier than Friday?
You can get your dance on "ol skool style" at Boujetto's
for Throwback Thursdays from 8pm - midnight. Address is 5411 Warrensville Center Road located
inside the Southgate Shopping Plaza in Maple Heights, Ohio.



You can make a note on the event page of your attendance for the workshops
or you can send an email to 3dincleveland@live.com.








TICKETS FOR THE EVENT
Weekend and Saturday-only tickets for The Black Out 2012


$60 Weekend Package tickets
Friday night "REP YO CITY"
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"
Sunday afternoon "STEPPERS BRUNCH"
[excluding workshops].

$35 Saturday-only tickets
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"

Door Pricing
$20 Friday night "REP YO CITY"
$40 Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"
$20 Sunday afternoon "STEPPERS BRUNCH"

Ticket agents include:
CLEVELAND
Michelle, Lolita, Carli, Allen and Keith 216-586-4610 [via Dons N Divas Hotline]

WEST COAST
Terry 510-209-2782

TOLEDO
"Popeye" 419-213-0375

COLUMBUS
Jeanene 614-301-0737

DETROIT
Lynne "Cheesecake" 248-820-2668
Jeff “I Love Steppin” Clark 313-657-8664

CHICAGO
Michael "Black Cool" 312-622-8042

No ticket agent in your area?
You can easily purchase tickets online at www.3dincleveland.blogspot.com using
Google Checkout's secured website…however
ONLINE SALES END THURSDAY APRIL 12 AT 8PM EST.</

Any tickets purchased online will be available at will-call.



SPREAD THE WORD!
See you on FRIDAY!!!

DANCIN' DONS & DIVAS
HOW TO REACH US:

Blogspot: http://3dincleveland.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/3DinCleveland
Facebook fan page: Click Here to join almost 1,400 FANS!
Email: 3DinCleveland@live.com
Dons n Divas Hotline: 216-586-4610

See you next week for THE BLACK OUT!

3D's eBLAST - April 4, 2012

THE BLACK OUT IS NEXT WEEK!
Make your plans to be in Cleveland!

Dancin’ Dons & Divas members are finishing up the special touches to
welcome you to our fifth annual dance affair, The Black Out!
In the addition to the three hot parties each night, we are providing
some of the best instructors in zumba, line dancing, steppin’ and walking
to help tighten up your dance and heighten your excitement in what we do!
Also, vendors will be on-hand with accessories, purses, glassware, clothing merchandise and more
so be sure to check them out in the lobby!
All events will be held at HOLIDAY INN IN INDEPENDENCE.


TICKETS FOR THE EVENT
Weekend and Saturday-only tickets for The Black Out 2012


$60 Weekend Package tickets
Friday night "REP YO CITY"
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"
Sunday afternoon "STEPPERS BRUNCH"
[excluding workshops].

$35 Saturday-only tickets
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"

Ticket agents include:
CLEVELAND
Michelle, Lolita, Carli, Allen and Keith 216-586-4610 [via Dons N Divas Hotline]

WEST COAST
Terry 510-209-2782

TOLEDO
"Popeye" 419-213-0375

COLUMBUS
Jeanene 614-301-0737

DETROIT
Lynne "Cheesecake" 248-820-2668

CHICAGO
Michael "Black Cool" 312-622-8042

No ticket agent in your area?
You can easily purchase tickets online at www.3dincleveland.blogspot.com using
Google Checkout's secured website.
Any tickets purchased online will be available at will-call


HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLITA!
Plus April birthdays to be acknowledged during Friday’s “Rep Yo City”

Happy birthday wishes goes out to our member, Lolita, who turned 45 on April 3!
Wishing you many more!
If you have a birthday in the month of April, let us know...we are acknowledging birthdays
during our Friday night event, thanks.


2012 BLACK OUT ITINERARY
RSVP on Facebook, and pre-register for any workshops

See the attached Facebook users: RSVP for The Black Out here: Facebook invitation

You can make a note on the event page of your attendance for the workshops
or you can send an email to 3dincleveland@live.com.









SPREAD THE WORD!
See you on the dance floor!

DANCIN' DONS & DIVAS
HOW TO REACH US:

Blogspot: http://3dincleveland.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/3DinCleveland
Facebook fan page: Click Here to join over 1,300 FANS!
Email: 3DinCleveland@live.com
Dons n Divas Hotline: 216-586-4610

VIDEO: Message from the Members!

Virtual Flyer - Ticket Agents

Here's the virtual flyer for The Black Out hosted by Dancin' Dons & Divas


Ticket agents:
CLEVELAND
Michelle, Lolita, Carli, Allen and Keith 216-586-4610 [via Dons N Divas Hotline]

WEST COAST
Terry 510-209-2782

TOLEDO
"Popeye" 419-213-0375

COLUMBUS
Jeanene 614-301-0737

DETROIT
Lynne "Cheesecake" 248-820-2668

CHICAGO
Michael "Black Cool" 312-622-8042

No ticket agent in your area?
You can easily purchase tickets online at www.3dincleveland.blogspot.com using
Google Checkout's secured website.

eBlast - March 9, 2012

3D's eBLAST - March 9, 2012 

BIRTHDAY WISHES
Michelle turned another year older on Monday!

We'd like to wish our member, Michelle aka Butta, a happy birthday and many more!


SECOND HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
DoubleTree in Independence, Ohio

Dancin' Dons & Divas has partnered with The DoubleTree Hotel
for those that weren't able to book at the first hotel where the festivities will be happening
for The Black Out in Cleveland on April 13 - 15!

Call 216-447-1300 and ask for the Dancin' Dons & Divas rate of $89/night plus tax
today! Don't delay!
Facebook users: RSVP for The Black Out here: Facebook invitation






2012 WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED
Workshops for zumba, line dance, steppers and walkers!

Dancin' Dons & Divas are excited to have Erika Little, Angie Smith, Darrel Davis, Cheryl "Sugar Foot"
Powe, Tyk Myn, Sherry Gordon and Drew Alexander to the Black Out workshop lineup! If you
missed the announcement on Facebook, you can read on our website here:
http://www.3dincleveland.blogspot.com/2012/03/introducing-2012-black-out-featured.html 


TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Get your Weekend and Saturday-only tickets for The Black Out 2012!


$60 Weekend Package tickets
Friday night "REP YO CITY"
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"
Sunday afternoon "STEPPERS BRUNCH"
[excluding workshops].

$35 Saturday-only tickets
Saturday night "THE BLACK OUT"

Ticket agents include:
CLEVELAND
Michelle, Lolita, Carli, Allen and Keith 216-586-4610 [via Dons N Divas Hotline]

WEST COAST
Terry 510-209-2782

TOLEDO
"Popeye" 419-213-0375

COLUMBUS
Jeanene 614-301-0737

DETROIT
Lynne "Cheesecake" 248-820-2668

CHICAGO
Michael "Black Cool" 312-622-8042

No ticket agent in your area?
You can easily purchase tickets online at www.3dincleveland.blogspot.com using
Google Checkout's secured website.

LOTS IN STORE
Stay connected for up-to-the-minute info on all-things BLACK OUT

Here's a taste of what else is in store for The Black Out weekend:
- DJ Shorty Smooth Show Meet & Greet Poolside Breakfast
- ClubSteppin.com live broadcast from the event
- Bus trip from Chicago to attend event
- DJ Rockin' Rodney Mack added to REP YO CITY lineup
- $500 Cash Raffle Giveaway tickets available now
- Black Out 2012 T-Shirt orders


SPREAD THE WORD!
See you on the dance floor!

DANCIN' DONS & DIVAS
HOW TO REACH US:

Blogspot: http://3dincleveland.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/3DinCleveland
Facebook fan page: Click Here to join over 1,300 FANS!
Email: 3DinCleveland@live.com
Dons n Divas Hotline: 216-586-4610

Introducing the 2012 Black Out featured instructors!

Dancin' Dons & Divas announces the2012 Black Out featured instructors:

Line Dance - Erika Little

Zumba - Angie Smith

Steppers/Walkers - Darrel Davis, Cheryl "Sugar Foot" Powe, Tyk Myn, Sherry Gordon and Drew Alexander

Stay tuned for schedule on this site!