Northern Virginia SENIOR OLYMPICS

P.O. Box 2089, Merrifield, VA  22116

703-228-3600, ext. 9996     web site: www.novaseniorolympics.com

Sponsored by Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church;          

Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William         

 

For Immediate Release  9-23-08

            Contact: Judy Massabny, 703-228-4721

 

 

NVSO Team Line Dancing Awards

 

     The  team line dancing competition in the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics was held Mon., Sept. 22 at Lincolnia Senior Center, Alexandria. The event director was Shan Farzan, noted  area line dancing teacher and former gold medalist.  Six teams competed.   Gold medals were presented to the Silver Steppers, representing  Goodwin House BaileyÕs Crossroads and Goodwin House Alexandria  and included Jane McKeel (captain), Phyllis Buell, Sarah Eastman, Betty Allan, Betty Walter, Alice Schmidt, Jane Donaghy and Yvonne Kirby.  Silver medals were award to the All Star Dance Troupe, Dianna Gorin, captain, Fairfax   There was a tie for third place with bronze medals going to LortonÕs Silver Diamonds, Susie Thomas, captain, Burke and FanelliÕs Dancers,  Kathy Fanelli, captain, Annandale.

     Points are awarded for dance execution, team coordination and attire.The performance is limited to two to three minutes and teams must have a minimum number of five and maximum of eight dancers per team.

     For more information about the NVSO, check the website at www.novaseniorolympics   or call 703-228-4721.

 

 

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