Scott Hestevold (President) & Regina Noland (Lessons Coord.)
Dear TBDC Friends,
The dance year is January-December. As you review your options, please keep in mind that when you are unable to attend an event, TBDC must still pay the bills for its monthly dance: operating expenses, decorations, insurance, licensing fees, DJ (at least $250), band ($800-$1100). In 2023, we have 11 band dances and only one DJ dance.
To support the club throughout the year—even when you can’t attend a dance—please consider joining with pre-paid attendance as a Sustaining, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Member. Regular Membership is for those who wish to pay at the door at a discount. For Non-Members, Band Event admission is $15/individual or $25/couple at the door; and DJ Event admission is $8/individual at the door. For Students, all events are $5.
TBDC Membership. Membership is $50 ($100/couple). Admission to a monthly Band Event for Members is $8; a DJ Event is $5.
TBDC Sustaining Membership. To support TBDC’s events, our Sustaining Members prepay for all 2023 dances at a discounted rate: $125 ($250/couple). The Sustaining Member pays nothing at the door!
TBDC Bronze Membership. The dancer who wishes to join TBDC, prepay for all 2023 dances, and make an additional donation is invited to renew as a Bronze Member: $150 ($300/couple). The Bronze Member pays nothing at the door; and, unless one requests otherwise, Bronze Members will be recognized in a monthly newsletter
TBDC Silver Membership. The dancer who wishes to join TBDC, prepay for all 2023 dances, and make a larger donation is invited to renew as a Silver Member: $200 ($400/couple). The Silver Member pays nothing at the door; and, unless one requests otherwise, the Silver Members will be recognized in a monthly newsletter.
TBDC Gold Membership. The Gold Membership is for those who are willing and able to support the club more substantially: $250 ($500/couple). This includes prepaid admission to all 2023 dances. The Gold Member pays nothing at the door; and, unless one requests otherwise, Gold Members will be recognized in a monthly newsletter.
TBDC Platinum Membership. Would you like to pick the theme and the music for a dance? The TBDC Platinum Membership is for you! The Platinum membership is $1000, which includes membership and prepaid admission for two people to all 2023 dances, and the opportunity to pick the theme and music for the night, including a Band or a DJ.
Note: DJs and bands for 2023 have already been booked; so, the Platinum Member may pick a theme for 2023 or pick both a theme and band for 2024. Platinum Members pay nothing at the door; and, unless one requests otherwise, Platinum Members will be recognized in a monthly newsletter.
Please complete a membership form and submit with your payment. Thank you for your participation and support.
Scott Hestevold
President, TBDC
Charter Members
Mohamed Abdel-Ghany - Bob & Nina Barnes - Jeana Cramer -
John Gillum - Eli & Betty Neidert - Allen Wadsworth -
Jimmy & Clara Warren - George Winter
In Memory of: Jeri Acton - Dale Cramer - Kelley Lea -
Leon & Bobbie Vaughn - Dottie Koch
Membership Information
TBDC would like to welcome you as a member of our club! Regular Membership to the club is $50/year in 2023. To become a member of the Tuscaloosa Ballroom Dance Club, you may download the Membership Form above and then send it to the mailing address listed on the form. Members may elect to support the club at additional levels as explained in the letter from our president. Levels are: Sustaining, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
Individuals or couples that are first-time participants in the Introductory Dance Lessons receive free membership for the current dance year (January-December) and pay Member rates to attend dances. We hope new participants in our classes will rejoin as members at the end of the dance year.