Hello and welcome to the DSA newsletter for September!

In this newsletter we bring you the election results of your National Directors as well as some other interesting articles that our marketing group have been busy collecting.

However before you start reading I need to have a frank discussion about several instances that have breached DanceSport Australia's Member Protection Policy. The DanceSport Australia Member Protection Policy is required to protect all DanceSport Members and extends to parents and spectators. This document is freely accessable on the DanceSport.org website under the menu item 'Other Rules & Policies'. Click Here .. to view the Member Protection Policy

Of particular concern was an instance where without permission video images of underage competitors were posted to Facebook and several DanceSport Members placed comments about this video. These actions breached sections 7.9 and 7.10 of the Member Protection Policy, Cyber Bulling/Saftey & Social Networking Websites Policy, respectively.

As President I ask everyone to click on the link provided and read these extremely important policies. DanceSport Australia expects all Members to abide by these rules.

To the newsletter ... in this issue we talk about:

• The results of the national election
• The benefit of becoming an Assistant Dance Instructor
• Caring for one of your most important assets - your feet
• The Bendigo Classic: DSV and ADS collaboration
• Disability being overcome with ballroom dancing

DSA National Council Election Results 2017

Meet your national council

The results of the 2017 National Council elections (announced 11 Sep 17) are:

• Adam Blakey
• Gordon Gilkes
• Anna Longmore
• Barry White
• Dallas Williams
• Madeleine Zoanetti

• Shane Hocking
• Alan Shingler

• Martyn Kibel
• Geoff Vine

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Do you want to inspire people to dance better?

Gaining Assistant DanceSport Instructor (ADI) accreditation is the first step!

Most ADIs start out by teaching beginners and social dancers - probably the most important job in any studio!

Beginners are our future

Without them returning week after week, DanceSport has no future. It is the job of the Assistant Dance Instructor to enthuse these dancers to want to go further.

How did you start?

How much did you look up to the teacher who led your first class?

When did you realise that dance put the sunshine in your day?

And, last but not least, who inspired you so you wanted to learn more?

If it wasn't for a great Assistant Dance Instructor you may never have felt that passion for dance.

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Caring for your feet

Ten top tips for caring for one of your most vital assets

Part one

• A hot soak works wonders for tired aching feet
• An ice bath is great for swollen or injured footsies
• Try massaging
• Some do's and don'ts for trimming your toenails
• And, finally, consider taking a day off to relax

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Bendigo Classic: collaboration makes rural competition a success

The recent Bendigo Classic was a great example of co-operation within the dance industry. The three local studios worked together with DSV, ADS and the Bendigo Council to hold the event.

Organising

ADS (Australian Dancing Society) ran a splendid event overseen by Max Baker.

Good turn-out

Numbers through the door were between 400-500. The studio owners all contributed on the day and can see great potential for future events.

Studio feedback

Read up on all the studio feedback in the full story

Media

DSV published for The City of Greater Bendigo a press release which picked up interest from The Bendigo Advertiser.

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Ballroom dancing helping disabled horse rider

As reported by The Age, 18 August 2017: Kerrin Shortis had to relearn how to walk after she suffered an acquired brain injury and broke her right leg when the horse she was riding during trackwork in Bendigo bolted. On the long road to recovery, Ms Shortis discovered dance.

I'm actually functionally getting my brain exercised far more than what I would be if I was on gym exercises or sitting doing a Sudoku puzzle, which is great for the brain but your body's not doing any exercise," she said.

"It's made me concentrate on foot placement and timing and my hip movement ... and I'm having fun."

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State Notices

Attention Victorians: 2017 Annual General Meeting for DSV

All welcome

The purpose of the AGM is to give members a report of DSV's activities and finances for the past year and to allow time for members to ask questions. The AGM for DanceSport Victoria will be held as follows:

• Sunday 29 October 2017 from 10:00am - 12:00 noon


• Star Studios, Level 1, 325 Centre Road, Bentleigh

Please feel free to join us. Morning tea will be provided. Every second year, i.e. 2018, members are elected to the board for the coming year.

Check out agenda