New England Doo Wop Society
The Dance Contests
One way to spotlight the songs, the dancers, and the dances on American Bandstand was to hold dance contests. Kids in the studio loved them, and the viewers did, too. The rules were simple. Contestants had to sign up to get a number, then once a week they pinned numbers on their backs, much like they did in the dance marathons in the thirties. During the contests, viewers cast ballots for their favorite dancers. Each contest lasted three or four weeks, after which winners were announced on the air. Several of the winners confessed that the voting was done more on popularity merit. Still, they took their prizes, which ranged from portable TVs to juke boxes.
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE? Way not join us for a fun-filled, 50s' & 60's, musical flashback at the Days Inn on Memorial Dr. in Chicopee, MA? We will have a super band called Old School Rock & Roll as our live performers, backed up by WTCC-FM dj, Rob Anthony. There will be prizes, 50-50 raffle, dance contests and more. Plus, the food will be prepared by the Castle of Knights...so you know it'll be good! Tickets are $89 a couple ($45 single), and that includes a midnight champagne toast too! Call Gary at 413-478-0901 or Bob at 413-786-1929 for tickets. Space is being reserved already. By the way, if you plan on staying the night at the Days Inn, be sure to ask for the New England Doo Wop Society special rate. We will post the menu on on this web site when we receive it from the Castle of Knights chef! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Brenda Lee @ the Mohegan Sun on December 12&13. Tony Orlando Christmas Show @ Mohegan Sun on December 13 & 14th. Jimmy Sturr & Jay & the Americans @ Symphony Hall, Spfld., MA.on December 14th. Lou Christie @ Moghegan Sun on December 21th. Bowzer's Ultimate Doo Wop Show @ Mohegan Sun on Sunday, January 18th. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mark down Saturday, February 7th on your calendar for a special night. The Society will be hosting a show as a benefit for the HOSPICE LIFE CARE (Visiting Nurse Association) at the Castle of Knights. It will feature the REMEMBER WHEN BAND, WTCC-FM dj , Rob Anthony and from New York, the fabulous EMOTIONS. There will be all kind of prizes, 50-50 raffle, dance contests, hula hoop contests and much more. This is for a GREAT cause and the public is invited. You can call Sharon Dragon, starting at the end of November for tickets at 413-322-1280 or Gary @ 413-478-0901 or Bob @ 413-786-1929. It'll be a very special event! Join us! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Amica Insurance - AT AMICA - YOU ALWAYS TAKE CENTER STAGE! 1-800-24-A-M-I-C-A or visit www.amica.com SNE BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. 29 KRIPES ROAD EAST GRANBY CT 06026 TEL -(860)-653-5095 FAX-(860)-653-5328 SERVICEMASTER COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES....SERVICEMASTERWEST P.O. BOX 1434 WESTFIELD MA. 413-527-4440 F/X 413-572-1928 LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS J. BRUNNER - 73 STATE ST., SUITE 104, SPRINGFIELD, MA (781-1202) THE PROPRIETORS OF THE SPRINGFIELD CEMETERY, 171 MAPLE ST., SPRINGFIELD, MA (733-0233) AFFORDABLE PEST CONTROL - 665 DICKINSON ST., SPRINGFIELD, MA (734-1059) ENFIELD, CT (860-749-9330) , MANCHESTER, CT (860-647-3887) BOB'S HOBBIES & COLLECTABLES - 659 DICKINSON ST., SPRINGFIELD, MA (781 - BOBS - 2627) WE THANK ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR HELP. PLEASE THINK OF THEM WHEN YOU NEED THEIR PRODUCTS!
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Coming to the Castle in 2009 The Excellents ("Coney Island Baby") and the Incredible Jive Five ("My True Story," "What Time Is It" and .................and much more. |
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