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Show WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000 u Hi u ?W8 Dancers get out and show off their fancy country swing moves at the Silver Band Dance Academy Saturday night in Washington City. At far left, a line dance gets everybody stompin. mu' Photos by Russell Gearhart n r 6 j Just ti Cost: boot stompin, hip shakin, fun! Thats what over lyric surgin, good-o- l 600 people expenenced at the Silver Band Dance Academy Saturday night, Feb. 5. s belted out lyrics to many as songs they danced. One of the most popu iar songs seemed to be Wild Wild Wst by Escape Club. Forget smoke and lights the most successful club in St. George doesnt need gimmicks. Antique steamer trunks, a porcelain bathtub, a buggy and an organ which was last tuned in 1895 is a glimpse of the decor. Each wall has its own theme and most displayed items date between 1370 to 1950. Even more interesting is most of it was donated by the patrons. The only thing thats modem is the computer, sound system and two CD players that hold over 500 songs a piece. Ive watched 20 dance clubs open and close in Southern Utah, said John Carter, owner of SBDA and disc jockey on ll Club-goer- multi-colore- d KONY. So what gives his club staying power after nme years? The latest music, the best sound sys- tem and an insight and appreciation for fun on a small budget. 1 Tfuirs 7 Fri & Sat 8 Fn 6c Sal. Why does Carter give back so much to the college with his dance club? To say Thank You, said Carter. He attnbutes his success in life and at the club to two people teachers he had when he attended Dixie College. Eldon McArthur, his welding teacher, had a huge influence on him. I was a California boy and I knew nothing about Mormons or Utah, Carter remembered. He sat me down and taught me the importance of Roene DFiore, Carters voice teacher, instilled in him something that has stuck with him to this day.. Music can make you feel good, said Carter. I can make dancers happy, impressed, or rowdy, said ... For students who Iiove jtcry Loves magical weave has produced over 20 matches at SBDA resulting in marraige Nordel & Rachel Erickson (above) met at the SBDA more than two years ago. asked her out 7,000 times," laughed Nordel. She said No 6,999 times." guess finally grew on her, he said, smiling at Rachel. A year later, he asked her to marry him at the Dixie Bowling Alley. He had them write Rachel Kirkland, will Ezn cD February 22nd. Most you marry me' on the sconng screen," said Rachel. When she turned around, Nordel was on bended knee with a nng From the Country Hip-Ho- p to the Candlestick, the Encksons still dance at the SBDA will run dally through the end of the semester. Regis tration for these courses will begin on February 1, 2000. fund-raise- free, plus 100 percent of the cover charge that goes tlirecdy to the club. Adult Bible Study Sunday Sunday Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Prayer Meeting 00 AM 00 AM 7.00 PM 7:00 PM 10 1 1 Ifyou need a ride, give us a call Check out our website www.westsidedixiebaptistchurch.org said dancer Carter thanks everyone for the past nine years. To show his appreciation, the Valentines Dance on Mond ay, Feb. 14, is $1. ASC 1020-0- 2: Success Skills, 2:00 PM -TR, course 11418 Biology 1010-0- 8 - General Biology, 2.00 PM daily, course 11320 Lab required Lab courses are 1 1322 or 1323. Business 1010-0Intro, to Business, 9 00 AM daily, course 1297. Business 1370-0- 5, Human Relations, 10 00 AM daily, course 10260. Communication 1010-1Introduction to Speech Communication, 1 1:00 AM daily, course 10362. English 0920-0Beginning Writing. 12 00 Noon daily, course 1 1255. 1010-1- 7, Introduction to WritEnglish ing 12 00 Noon - daily, course 10621. Intermediate Writing, English 2010-1- 2, 1 1 :00 PM daily, course 10649. Finance 1750-0- 4, Personal Finance, 1 1 .00 AM daily, course 1 1 294. American CivilizaHistory 1700-0tion, 10:00 AM - daily, course 11382. Math 0930-0Elementary Algebra, 12 00-0- 1 :50 PM on course 10828. Math 1010-0- 9, Intermediate Algebra, 12 00 Noon - daily, course 10840. PEER 1200-0- 1, Fresh Water Fishing, P.M., Thursdays, course 11011. PEHR 1280-0Bowling 10.00-11.5- 0 AM -- TR, course 1 1288. General PsycholPsychology 1010-0ogy - 1 .00 PM - daily, course 1 1 096. Intro, to Sociology, Sociology 1010-0- 4, 1 :00 PM daily, course number 11116. Open Entry Computer Classes: Remember that a number of classes are available in the new Smith Computer Center. You may begin several of these courses late in the term. For more information contact the Grading Sta-- fl l n 656-905- 5. he stompin the years and lixiks forward to the next nine tionat at w ill people go ter south Dennys, Nordel Erickson. arrive too late to begin in January. . . . For students who drop courses early in the semester and wish to add other courses. . . . For students who finish coursework early and wish to move to the next level. Courses listed to the right will begin Dancing And dont forget the mual Dennys." At midnight when the fun ends all the axil Carter No matter how you feel when youre dancing the Queen of Memphis, 16 Step Tornado, Cowgirl Twist, Reggae Cowboy, Shadow, Rock It, Ski Bumpus, Tush Push Cotton Eyed Joe or Dust on The Bottle, you Couples Dance Instruction Lme Dance Insiriiuion Dance Instruction and 600 of your friends bouse down. values and standing up for them. Westside Baptist Church of charge. The building, music and instruction (optional) will be provided 25 N. 3 CO W., WaMunjjon $1 Wed. 7.30 10.30 remember what its like to be a colstudent and buy your books, pay your tuition ad have a crummy $5.50 an hour job, reminisces Carter. When we are fighting, we come here to kindle the flame we know we have," said Thats why admission is free before 9.30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Nordel. Missionanes and service enlistees also are charged no admission. Also, any college club can use the club on 2299 West 2000 North St. George Mondays or Tuesdays for Pastor Greg Wright Assistant Pastor Tom Mertz or events free Come and worship the Lord with us. lege t Facts e Wllkly Club Evlni's o Wall-to-wa- i What: Valentine's Dane e When; Monday, Feb 14 Where: Silver Band Dance Academy 4 jt com 'A i Time By Mona Pierce A & E EditOT ;az(5 infbwest 5 THE SUN 652-795- S' tflZj HIPPWP Twr- - |