History of the Greater Daytona Chapter
In the beginning . . .
Prior to forming a USABDA chapter (now USA Dance, Inc.) in the greater Daytona area,
some local dancers got together and formed the Daytona Ballroom Dance Association in 1991. They were Jean Krupa, Bruce Rembsburg, Carolyn (Sparr)Timmins, Richard Young, Dorice Soroka, Flo and Patty Tugas, Robert and Joslyn Wilson. The dances were held at Sica Hall in Holly Hill located at 1065 Daytona Avenue.
The Greater Daytona Chapter of USABDA was formed and became a certified chapter
on September 18, 1993. The first chapter president was Seymour Weiner, a retired physician.
Carolyn (Sparr) Timmins was Vice President; Carol Thornton was secretary; and sister Ann Duffy
was treasurer. Shortly after the formation of the USABDA chapter, the Daytona Ballroom Dance Association was discontinued, since each organization was composed of the same members.
In early 1998, the Greater Daytona Chapter started holding two dances per month. One
at Sica Hall and the other at City Island Recreation Center. Since that time, we have been
holding two dances a month at City Island. Bruce Remsburg has been our DJ throughout
our history.
After moving to City Island in 1998, it is interesting to note, that admission rates were raised
one dollar and have remained the same ever since. Membership and attendance at the dances have grown substantially.