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HISTORY: |
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The
Tampa Bay Beach Boppers is a "Non-Profit" Dance Club founded in 1989.
We incorporated in 1990 and now support various charities, both in
and out of the Tampa Bay area. The Tampa Bay Beach Boppers
contribute one dollar per member in addition to other funds suggested
by the Charities Committee and approved by the Board.
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WHO
WE ARE: |
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The
Tampa Bay Beach Boppers is a group of people who have an appreciation
for "Beach Music" and enjoy various styles of dance which include
shag, bop, east coast swing, west coast swing, jitterbug, etc. We
offer dance lessons for members who have an interest in learning any
of these dances. Most of our members belong to the 40+ "baby boomer"
era, but we invite dancers of all ages to come join us and see who
we are. TBBB also sponsors one major 4 day event - BEACH BOOGIE.
This event is held in August. We also have other dances
throughout the year besides our club Sunday club night. |
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MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER: |
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For
your information, the monthly newsletter
includes club information, dancing events and locations, membership
application, new members, committee reports, Mardi Gras flier and
more. You will need Adobe Reader in order to download the newsletter.
If you do not have it, you can download for free at www.adobe.com. |
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MEMBERSHIP
INFO: |
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Our
membership fee is $30 new members and $25 renewal each year if paid
by January 31st. Annual dues run from January 1st to January
31st of the next year. As a member you enjoy such benefits as
discounted admission to our club sponsored dances. Members also receive
the Jitter Shag Rag the club's newsletter and much more.
If you would like to join our club, please click here:
TBBB APPLICATION or E-mail Joyce
Lucas, leave your name and address and we will mail you an application.
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