NEWSLETTERS 2019-2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

Editor: Respecting New Dancers
Just A Humble Opinion
Square Dance Club Thrives
What We Forget To Mention
Youth & Square Dancing
Best Times to Post on FB
Contra-Linking Generations
About SSD
National Festival 2024, Calgary

AB-2024-2 May 15, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

Editor: No-Experience Needed
Ideas For The Summer
Exceptional Learning Resources
Stopping the ‘0-to-Plus’ Trend
Why FB Likes Are Important
How Likes on Social Media Help
Your Business
My First Attempt At Teaching
Final Issue of BTM
Reflections & Ruminations
Kelly’s Korner: Single In a Double World
National Festival 2024, Calgary

AB-2024-3 August 30, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-3 August 30, 2024

Editor: It’s Been A Slice
A Collection of Marketing Articles And More!
AB Convention 2025
Generational Change (CALLERLAB Proposal 2024)
Tips for Better Dancing
A Caller’s Brain At Work
Welcome To Caller School
Demonstrating Our Dance
The Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner: Finding Hope
Photo Ambassadors – Chens
Glimpse the Past: The First Square Dance Classes
Sore Hands
New Song:The Art of the Square
What are Sq.Dance Programs?
What is Round Dancing?
What is Clogging?
What is Contra?
What Is Hexagon Dancing?
Grandpa Learns to Sq.Dance
The Big Picture - Where Do You Fit In?

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

Editor: Loneliness Post Covid
Sundays With Joe
The Art of the Square
Lighter Side of Darkness (last column)
Helpful Tips & Ideas
Any Time Fun Fest
Kelly's Korner: Lonely Toes / Happy Feet
Q&A by Cory
Finally! Dancing Again
Canadian Festival 2024
Alberta Convention 2023

AB-2023-2 April 25, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

Editor: Season of Rebuilding
Help!! Our Website Needs You!
New SSD Program Proving Successful, Vernon BC
Why SSD? What About MS??
No Thumbs Square Dancing
Building For Tomorrow
Summer Promotion Pays Off
AB Convention 2023
Canadian Festival 2024

AB-2023-3 June 16, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

Editor: And the Same Could be Said for Square Dancing
How Bachata Dancing Can Help With Loneliness
Cue Steps Bouncing Back After Pandemic
Square Dancing in Schools
Benefits of Square Dancing Rates Highest
Free Ads on Online Buy/Sell Groups Help Fill Classes
Alberta Leaders’ Association Hard At Work Post Covid
Basic Styling Tips
Canadian Festival 2024
AB Convention 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

Editor: 10 Things About Convention
AB Convention Program-At-A-Glance
CALLERLAB Marketing Website
More Basic Styling Tips
Our Side of the Mic
Help Our Organizations
Can You Identify this Quilt?
Making the Right Call
Kelly's Korner: Festival Dance
Canadian National Festival 2004

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

Editor: Changing Our Image
Welcoming Club Environment
Welcoming Body Language
Kelly's Korner - 30,000 Miles
Oregon Dance Website
Lighter Side of Darkness
Styling - Flourishes & Frills
National Festival 2024, Calgary

AB-2023-6 December 6, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

Editor: Technically-Challenged?
Hash Tags & Social Media
Giving Hearts
Rebuilding Club Past Covid
To Be A Caller
The Calling Life
Calling to Level of Floor
Promotional Video Project
Styling – Flourishes & Frills
National Festival 2024, Calgary

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

Happiness Is ...
Then & Now – Why SSD Makes Sense
American Square Dance Magazine Has New Owner& New Look
Breaking Bread & Building onnections
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Square Dancing
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner: Hook, Line and Sinker
Alberta Convention 2022 – A Message from Co-Chairs

AB-2022-2 April 13, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

Fascebook Posts Pay Off
Building for Tomorrow
Hash Tag? What is a Hash Tag?
Ideas for Group/Club Interactions
Success with SSD
When Younger Dancers Come
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly's Korner: Come Together
AB Convention 2022: Warm Up to Convention

AB-2022-3 June 17, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

An Updated Look
Good Things About Square Dancing
Create Interest with News Articles
7 Reasons to Try Square Dancing
9 Reasons Why Listicles Work
Lighter Side of Darkness
Square Dancing 1970
Tips on Marketing to Age Groups
A Great Activities Program
AB Convention 2022: Five Great Reasons to Register TODAY

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

Ten Convention 2022 Facts
PRE-Convention Program
Convention Program-At-A-Glance
Lighter Side of Darkness
Making Connections
Kelly’s Korner: Life To The Full
5 Ways to Build Fun, Fitness, Friends
Thoughts from ASD Magazine
They Are in the Door, Now What?
7 Qualities of a Healthy Club
A Callers Brain at Work

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

Editor: Thinking Outside the Box
Are People Joining Up?
Some Convention Highlights
Club Cuts A Rug
In the Long Run (Teaching Dance in Schools)
Kelly’s Korner: ‘Dancintonite’
Lighter Side of Darkness
History of Square Dancing - Some Surprising Facts

AB-2022-6 December16 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

Editor: Using QR Codes
Kudos to ASRDF
Keep those New Dancers
Lighter Side of Darkness
Free! Square Dance Artwork
Thank You from Daryl Clendenin
New & Improved Knowledgebase
Q&A by Cory
New Year's Wish

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

Editor: Ready for Fall?
Convention 2021 Leaders
52 Conventions - When&Where
Letter from ConventionChairs
Convention Program At-A-Glance
Thinking Fast and Slow for Square Dancers
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner - Learn The Dance
Marketing Thru FaceBook - 17 Simple Ways
Why We Need To Keep Dancing

AB-2021-5 October 15, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

Editor: Adapting to the Times
Good News! Alberta’s REP Allows Dancing
Letter from Convention 2021
Why Updating Our Activity Makes Sense
SSD for Dancers & Callers
Science Says Dancing With Friends Good For Health
Kelly’s Korner: Spark of Divine
Lighter Side of Darkness
Understanding On-line Lingo
National Convention July 2022
Alberta Convention Sept.2022

AB-2021-6 December 8, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

Editor: Advertising January Start-ups
How We Attracted 16 New Dancers in the Middle of a Pandemic
Will Square Dancing Survive The Pandemic?
Lighter Side of Darkness
News From Abroad
Alberta Convention 2022 - Meet the Crew

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

Editor - Reconnect - Discover Dance!
Tools for Happiness thru Social Connections
Promoting Square Dancing
Few Thoughts About Jerry Story
In My Not So Humble Opinion - Wade Driver
Positive Thinking
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly's Korner - Fighting the Fire
Chorophobia - Fear of Dancing
Alberta Convention 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

Editor: Get Crackin’!
Sociability in a Covid Era
Social Square Dance (SSD) – An Intro & Overview
Covid-19 Recovery
Social Glue
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner – Set Apart To Be Together
Artistic Expression
Alberta Convention 2021

AB-2021-3 June 9, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

Editor: When We Dance Again
Social Square Dancing
A Good Start To Life
Why Can’t Churches Be More Like Contra Dancing?
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner – From the Beginning Again
After A Year of Isolation Social Interaction May Cause Anxiety
25 Resources of Free Stock Photos
Alberta Convention 2021

AB-2020-4 August 7, 2020

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

Editor: Time to Change?
What is SSD?
Save Square Dancing
Join SSD on FaceBook
Intro to One-Couple Plus Phantom
Couple Square Dancing
Two Person (Minimal Phantoms)
Square Dancing
Round Dancing Via Zoom
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner – A Double Take
Sq.Dance’s History

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

Editor: Squaring in Lines
Social Square Dancing – The Next Step (Excerpt from SSD Program, FAQ's)
Introductory ‘Zoom’ Sessions
Confessions of a Zoom Dancer
Glimpse of the Past – Saga of the Square Dance Stamp
Lighter Side of Darkness
Decisions & Choices
Kelly’s Korner – Let’s Recycle
Really, Really Funny True Story

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020

Editor: A Fresh Start
Social Square Dancing (SSD) Conversations
History of Social Square Dancing (SSD)
Recovering from Covid - Still
How I Dealt With Covid
Covid & Our Dance Activity
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner-Time for Launch
Weaving Old-Time Music & Dance

AB-2020-1 January 19, 2020

Editor: Who Knew?
Forced Square Dancing Equal To Child Abuse
My First Ever Season in Dancing
Sound Bites: What To Say Online
How To Look Good When You Are Dancing
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner – Dance or Curl
Glimpse the Past - Thoughts For A New Year
AB Dance Convention 2020
BC National Convention 2020

AB-2020-2 March 23, 2020

AB-2020-1 January 19, 2020

Editor: Creating Community
Your Brain Loves Music
Building Bridges, Not Fences
Acknowledgement & Gratitude
Kelly’s Korner – Join the Family
Glimpse the Past-Square Dance
Vacations at Asilomar
Grandpa Learns to Sq. Dance
Happy Dancer Discussion Cont’d
Lighter Side of Darkness
BC National Convention 2020
AB Dance Convention 2020

AB-2020-3 May 30, 2020

AB-2020-1 January 19, 2020

AB-2020-3 May 30, 2020

Editor: Staying Connected
On The Inside Track
Virtual Square & Round Dancing
‘Basic’ As An Entry Level
Kelly’s Korner – Yellow Rock
Letter of Support
Lighter Side of Darkness
Dancin’ Is Fer Girls
BC National Convention 2020
AB Dance Convention 2020

AB-2020-3 May 30, 2020

AB-2019-SIX OCTOBER 3, 2019

AB-2019-FIVE AUGUST 16, 2019

Editor: Remember When
Advice for Angels
Learning Both Parts
Strathroy Club Grows By 55% In Two Years
13 Callers Attend Alberta Callers School
Contra: Square Dancing For Hippies
Lighter Side of Darkness
Kelly’s Korner–Favourite Corner
Glimpse the Past-Square Dancing Bridges Barriers
Square Dancers Serve Up 700+ Pounds of Salmon
21st Canadian National Festival - Surrey, B.C.
‘Mardi Gras’ Beckons You to AB Dance Convention 2020

AB-2019-FIVE AUGUST 16, 2019

Editor - All Advertising Works
Adding "QR" Codes
Enjoy Jamboree Experience
Jamboree Program-At-A-Glance
AB Convention Details
Convention Program-At-A-Glance
Lighter Side of Darkness
Air of Happy Confidence
Glimpse Past - Unifying Square Dance Styles
Kelly's Korner - Take a Pill
Science Confirms: Dancing Makes You Happy

AB-2019-FOUR JUNE 19, 2019

AB-2019-FIVE AUGUST 16, 2019

AB-2019-FOUR JUNE 19, 2019

Editor - Positive or Negative?
Starting A New Club
*NEW* Kelly's Korner - The Most Important Square Dance Move
Square Dance on Amazing Race!
Lighter Side of Darkness
Future of Yellow Rock
Glimpse Past - Exhibitions and Demonstrations
AB Jamboree 2019, Fort Saskatchewan
AB Convention 2019, Lacombe - Help Needed!
BC Festival 2019 Program

AB-2019-THREE APRIL 26, 2019

Editor - Plan Now for the Fall
Public Exhibitions
A Little Solo Hisotry
Promoting Dance Thru Facebook
Overview of Dance Programs
Glimpse Past - Square Dancing in the Movies, Unforunately!
Lighter Side of Darkness
AB Jamboree 2019, Fort Saskatchewan
AB Convention 2019, Lacombe
BC Festival 2019 Update

AB-2019-TWO FEBRUARY 21, 2019

AB-2019-THREE APRIL 26, 2019

Editor - Encourage New Dancers
The Future of Square Dancing
How May I Help?
Smooth Or Sloppy Dancer?
"The Poor Beginner" Poem
Good News for Round Dancers
Glimpse Past - Square Dancing Big in Canada Via Radio
Lighter Side of Darkness
AB Jamboree 2019, Fort Saskatchewan
Are They Different? Jamborees vs. Conventions
AB Convention 2019, Lacombe
BC Festival 2019,

AB-2019-ONE JANUARY 8, 2019

AB-2019-THREE APRIL 26, 2019

AB-2019-ONE JANUARY 8, 2019

Editor - Why "The Nest"?
The Nest - A System Designed to Revive Square Dancing
Accepting Reality - Or Not
Will Square Dancing Just Fade Away
Glimpse Past - Not All TV Good for Square Dancing
Walk, Stretch or Dance?
Lighter Side of Darkness
AB Jamboree 2019, Fort Saskatchewan
AB Convention 2019, Lacombe
BC Festival 2019, Salmon Arm - Selecting Our Leaders

COLLECTION OF MARKETING ARTICLES & MORE!

2024 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-2 May 15, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-3 August 30, 2024

AB-2024-1 February 7, 2024

AB-2024-3 August 30, 2024

2023 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-2 April 25, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-3 June 16, 2023

AB-2023-1 February 15, 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-4 August 11, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-6 December 6, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

AB-2023-5 October 13, 2023

2022 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-2 April 13, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-3 June 17, 2022

AB-2022-1 February 14, 2022

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-4 August 10, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-6 December16 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

AB-2022-5 October 14, 2022

2021 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-5 October 15, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-6 December 8, 2021

AB-2021-4 August 10, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

AB-2021-3 June 9, 2021

AB-2021-1 February 10, 2021

AB-2021-2 April 7, 2021

2020 ALBERTA CHATTER NEWSLETTERS

AB-2020-4 August 7, 2020

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020

AB-2020-5 October 15, 2020

AB-2020-6 December 16, 2020