Goodtimes Dance Club Board of Directors

President



Lisa has been dancing for 15 years. She and her husband, Mike, started dancing in 2007. The River Oaks School of Dancing called them offering a free dance lesson. They decided a free lesson would be worth a try. They bought a package of three, then 10 and the rest is history. 

Lisa's favorite dance style is Rumba but Mike's best dance is West Coast Swing.

What do you like about being a Goodtimes Dance Club board member? I like being able to have input into the dances and meet new people.

Lisa and Mike have been members of GTDC since 2015. Lisa shared her many talents with the club in the past serving in marketing, newsletter editor, and most recently as Vice President.

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Vice President



I started my dance journey as a belly dancer. I started belly dancing after I earned my Masters Degree in 2010. After a few years of belly dancing and performing I decided I wanted to learn how to partner dance. However, with my husband's schedule it was difficult to find a dance studio that offered dance classes that fit into our unique scheduling needs. Once 2020 happened and both my husband and I were available we started taking online ballroom classes. Then in 2021 when most of the bans got lifted we started taking in person dance classes.

My favorite ballroom dance is Foxtrot and Waltz. However, I also love West Coast Swing and Charleston. These dances are so versatile that we can dance at an elegant dance, wedding, or bar.  

I decided to join the board so I could get a better understanding of the inner workings of the dance club, as well as be able to offer my input on club events and schedule. This way I could also have input on the social calendar and location of the dances. Now that we are dancers and have created our own dance family, with other dancers, we like to keep a calendar of all of the dances, and being on the board allows me to collaborate on a deeper level with a wider dance community.

Lenina is the newest member of the Board. She and her husband, Jeremy, joined the club in 2021. Welcome aboard, Lenina! (Pun intended)

Treasurer



For their 25th anniversary, Edwin gave his wife, Linda, dance lessons. They have been dancing for over 18 years now.

His favorite dance is the waltz, though he can't say why, so maybe it's the rumba.

Edwin joined the board because he wanted to help the club. He has enjoyed working with everyone on the board and, laughing, "the pay is great!"

Edwin and Linda joined Goodtimes in 2005. Edwin has been club Treasurer for years.

Interim Secretary



I have been dancing since I was little but ballroom dancing for 12 years. My husband, Steve, decided to do something that scared him, and it was dancing. He signed us up for our first ballroom lesson. We were hooked.

I prefer Latin dances but happy to do a quick foxtrot around the floor.

I like being a board member because I get to be part of keeping the club alive and I get to work with a great bunch of dedicated people on the board who love ballroom dancing as much as I do.

Alissa and her husband, Steve, have been members of GTDC since 2016. She has agreed to serve as interim Vice President while we look for a new Vice President. She just completed 2 years as GTDC President and served as Vice President before that.

You can reach out to Alissa at 401-447-0007.

Webmaster



My husband, Edwin, surprised me on our 25th anniversary with dance lessons. We joined Goodtimes Dance Club shortly after that. We've been dancing about 17 years now.

My favorite dance is the Waltz, I like the romantic rhythm. The Waltz is followed closely by the Rumba as my favorite dance.

I joined the GTDC board to use some of my computer skills. I have had a chance to learn more about websites and that is fun. I really enjoy working with the other board members. They support each other.

Linda has been a member of Goodtimes since 2005. She started on the Board in 2020 in time to work with the Board through the decisions around COVID.

You can call Linda at 303-619-4422

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