Steppin' Out Friday's at the
Historical Excelsior
PCSC is at the Historical Excelsior Club every Friday evening for "Steppin' Out Fridays"!!! Come join the fun at Charlotte's Oldest Night-Club. Established in 1944, this historic site serves up some of the best entertainment and wings in town!! Doors open at 9:00 p.m. with an ice-breaker class starting at 9:30 p.m. Entrance is free until 10:00 p.m. with food and drink specials all night long. See you there!!!
Free Class Schedule:
Beginner Detroit Ballroom
-Every Wednesday @ 9p
-Every Friday @ 9p
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Dear Demond,
As we begin to prepare to spend time with family and friends during this festive holiday season, let us take a moment to remember the many blessings in our individual lives. During this past year we have all experienced delicate moments of joy and for some, daunting valley moment experiences. But, through it all we have received the gift of the present! And in receiving this most precious gift, in and of itself means that there is a purpose for our life! -Purpose, noun 2. end in view; the object for which something exists or is done; as, what good purpose will this answer? Let us reflect on the purpose for our lives and live in the moment. Not in the past (which is regret); not in the future (which is anxiousness) but right here and right now, so that we do not make the mistake of living as if we will never die, and then die having never really lived. Happy Holidays,
Demond Carter
Demond Carter Founder
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Year End Schedule for 2011!

Purple Thursday @ Rameses Temple
Dates: Thursday December 1, 8 and 15 Doors Open: 7:00p
Class Starts: 7:30p - 8:30p
Show & Tell: 830p - 900p Evening Social: 9:00p - 11:00p Cost: $10 (non-members) Location: Rameses Temple #51 4919 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Contact: 704.759.6412
Line-Dance Classes
Dates: Monday Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, and 19 Class Starts: 7:30p - 9:00p Cost: $5 Location: Da Spot 3148 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Contact: 704.759.6412
Advance 2
Dates: Tuesday Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 Class Starts: 7:30p - 8:30p Cost: $10 (non-members) Location: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Contact: 704.759.6412
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Christmas Comedy Show & Toy Drive
PCSC Christmas Comedy Show & Toy Drive
Dates: Thursday December 15, 2011 Doors Open: 7:00p
Class Starts: 7:30p - 8:30p
Show & Tell: 830p - 900p Evening Social: 9:00p - 11:00p Cost: $10 (non-members) Location: Rameses Temple #51 4919 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Contact: 704.759.6412
PCSC would like to donate toys to families who are in need. Please bring un-opened toy for some deserving children in our community. We will sponsor families through the Department of Social Services.
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Marian's Corner
The Aura of Anticipation
When we know something is about to happen our thoughts lead expectancy. Whether it's an issue, a situation or even an event such as matriculation, Club Timpo was the site were this anticipated experience unfolded, and so it was. Beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen received validation for their time and efforts for learning the art of urban style ballroom dancing. Students, we recognize and congratulate you!!! Shout out also for their instructor's patience and expertise. Another special treat featured the Purple Charlotte Steppers line dancers. This was indeed, an evening of anticipated memories not easily forgotten.
Kim Pearson
Advance Class
This time I'm really excited! Actually, I stayed in Intermediate Two longer to make sure I was ready for the Advance Class. So at this time, my confidence is soaring. Matriculation gives me a sense of satisfaction....feels like I accomplished a goal. I'm happy that other students are achieving and critiquing the dance. To me, the ceremony represents a vision of moving forward.
James Smith
Intermediate Two
From a man's perspective we don't really think about the actual event. We just want to dance with the ladies. I haven't danced since I was a kid. It was fun in the Beginners Class, given the fact that I had six left feet. Now I'm dancing with two feet and being recognized for my achievement. I'm just happy to be on the dance floor.
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Celebrating History
November 5, 1968- Shirley Chisolm becomes first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
November 9, 1731- Inventor and Mathmetican Benjamin Banneker is born.
November 12, 1941- The National Negro Opera Company is established.
November 13, 1967 - Carl Stokes is elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, becoming first Black mayor of a major U.S. City.
November 19, 1797- Abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sojourner Truth is born.
November 20, 1865 - Howard University is founded.
November 23, 1912- Filmmaker Gordon Parks is born.
November 25, 1941- Singer Tina Turner is born.
November 27, 1942- Legendary rock musician Jimi Hendrix is born.
November 28, 1961- Erine Davis becomes first Black to win Heisman Trophy.
December 6, 1865- Ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishes slavery in all of the United States.
December 8, 1925- Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. is born.
December 10, 1950- Dr. Ralph Bunche becomes first Black awarded Nobel Peace Prize.
December 12, 1899- Dentist George Grant receives patent for the wooden golf tee.
December 14, 1915- Jack Johnson becomes World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
December 16, 1976- Andrew Young becomes ambassador to the United Nations.
December 19, 1933- Acclaimed actress Cicely Tyson is born.
December 31, 1975- Golf Sensation "Tiger" Woods is born.
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Kawanza - The Meaning
First Day - Dec. 26th
Umoja (Unity)
To strive for a principled and harmonious togetherness in the family, community, nation and world African community.
Second Day - Dec. 27th
Kujichagulia (Self-Determation)
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.
Third Day - Dec. 28th
Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)
To build and maintain our community together; to make our sisters' and brothers' problems our problems and to solve them together.
Fourth Day - Dec. 29
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
To build our own businesses, control the economics of our own communities, and share in our communities' work and wealth.
Fifth Day - Dec. 30
Nia (Purpose)
To make our collective vocation the building and developmentof our community to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Sixth Day - Dec. 31
Kuumba (Creativity)
To do as much as we can, in whatever way we can, to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than it was when we inherited it.
Seventh Day - Jan. 1
Imani (Faith)
To believe with all our hearts in our creator, our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle for a new and better world.
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Sincerely,
Demond Carter Demond Carter Purple Charlotte Steppers Club |
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