I want to thank everyone who participated in and helped support SCCA in 1999. It was a fun year and I had a great time as President. It's wonderful to be a part of such a great group of people and I'm looking forward to Convention 2000!

      With that in mind, do we have a treat in store for everyone this year! Ira Bernstein, an internationally recognized clogging and percussive dance master, will be joining our tremendous teaching staff! You won't want to miss Ira's unique style, stories and magical ability to take you through time as he unfolds the history of clogging and percussive dance throughout the world. Not only will he be teaching workshops on various styles of dance, but will also be performing his own show that he's taken around the world. This will be a truly unique opportunity that no one should miss. To learn more about Ira, log on to his web site at: http://www.Irabernstein.com

      Happily, we are back with the Country Suites Hotel whose hospitality and accommodations are second to none. They are once again sponsoring our Saturday night after party in their ballroom, which promises to be another wild and entertaining event! We are also working towards a better dance floor, another great Saturday night show, and looking forward to the opportunity to see old friends, make new ones and share in our love of dance.

      All in all we are set to have the best convention yet and I'll look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call, 800-959-4194.