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10th Annual Allegro Breast Cancer Show & Dance on May 31
Mark your calendars to support our 10th Annual Allegro Breast Cancer (ABC) event to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Every year, a splendid array of Bay Area ballroom stars donate their time and talent to provide sizzling performances in our annual “A Leg Up For Breast Cancer” Show and Dance to raise funds to fight breast cancer. Every dollar that comes through the door that night will be donated, including expenses. All proceeds will be given to the Breast Cancer Fund and Friends of Faith.
This annual event originated as a tribute to well-loved former Allegro teacher Christy Coté, who is now in her tenth cancer-free year. Her fight for life sparked the annual fundraiser, which has become a proud Allegro tradition. We are again delighted to welcome Bob MacKenzie of KTVU Channel 2 as our Master of Ceremonies.
This special evening begins at 7:30 PM with a 45 minute American Tango for Everyone class in the Main Ballroom, taught by the talented favorites Mark and Andrea Nelson-Novak. At the same time in the Junior Ballroom, regular ABC Milonga hosts Polo Talnir and Diana Kaftan will teach a Milonga class. Our famous Dessert and Snack Bar opens at 8:15 PM, offering delicious cheesecakes, cookies, fruit, along with cheeses, vegetables, and other finger foods. At 9:15 PM, we’ll take our seats and enjoy the Show, headlined by Tango Con*Fusión, an all-female dance troupe with Christy Coté, Charity Lebrón, Pier Voulkos, Carolina Rozensztroch, Chelsea Eng, and Debbie Goodwin. General dancing is available until 1:00 AM in the Main Ballroom to the great musical selections of DJ Diane Lowe. In the Junior Ballroom, Polo and Diana provide favorite music for the Milonga (Tango Dance Party) until the wee hours.
Regular tickets are $25, and VIP tickets with Reserved Seats are $100.
Drawing prize tickets will be on sale before the event and all evening, with the final winning names posted at 11:30 PM. You do not need to be present to win.
Committed to helping our community, we also provide scholarships to young dancers and free dance programs for youth and seniors. Join us on Saturday, May 31 for our fundraiser against this dreaded disease that touches the lives of almost everyone in some way. We’re counting on you.
Join us on Saturday, May 17 during the Member Birthday Party from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM to celebrate Bud Wakeland’s 80th birthday. Bud is an Allegro Founder, has served many terms on the Board of Directors, and is a cornerstone of the Allegro
Ballroom. He dances actively and looks way too young to be turning 80. Come
celebrate with him in May!
Celebrate at Helen’s Wedding Reception in June
All Allegro Members are invited to join Helen Nishikai from 5:00 PM - 
8:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, prior to the June Member Birthday Party, to celebrate her recent marriage to Calvin Hom. Helen is an Allegro Founder and a past Board of Directors Member and was the first recipient of the Nishikai Award for volunteer excellence, for whom the award was named. Helen and Calvin will provide a free buffet dinner, and we will have plenty of dancing and surprises. For more information, contact Manager Lydia Wong. Come congratulate them with us!
Have fun at our Theme parties on Saturday nights! Come dance ballroom, swing, nightclub and more. See the schedule for exact dates, and watch for more themes in future months.
- Next Generation Swing Dance Club Party
- Happy Hour Dancing with Live Music
- La Milonga de Nora
- Saturday Special Party
- Member Birthday Party
- Hustle Party
- Allegro Invitational
- Allegro Breast Cancer Show & Dance