MDSDF Presents:
The Star Spangled Banner Festival
The third weekend of July annually at the Delta Hunt Valley Inn.
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What to Expect
Square Dancing Programs:
Mainstream
Plus
Plus DBD
Advanced
C1
Callers:
Tom Miller (PA)
Bill Harrison (MD)
Ken Ritucci (MA)
Mike Seastrom (CA)
Round Dancing:
Phases I - VI
Cuers:
Barbara &
Wayne Blackford (FL)
Curt &
Tammy Worlock (FL)
Steve &
Irene Bradt (PA)
General Information
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Plus DBD, Advanced, and Challenge will use computer numbers
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The Round Dance program will include:
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2x2’s in the Plus Hall in the evening
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Continuous round dancing up to Phase VI
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Teach sessions & workshops
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Wood flooring in the main ballrooms
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Dancing begins at 8PM Thursday Evening
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Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 11PM
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Appropriate casual attire acceptable until 7:00PM
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Please no sweatpants or shorts
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Square Dance and Round Dance or business casual attire is required for ALL evening activities
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Bring your favorite name badge
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Festival ribbons will be issued for dancing and must be worn throughout the festival
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Housing is $127.00 plus tax per night
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The Delta Baltimore Hunt Valley is an attractive modern facility situated in a convenient, suburban setting that is easily reached by any mode of transportation
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Air-conditioned - Free WiFi - Multiple restaurants - Free Self Parking - 24-hour fitness center - Plenty of shopping and restaurants close by
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By staying at the hotel you support MDSDF, Inc, and help defray the ballroom fees, thank you
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Please make your reservations directly with the hotel. Call Delta Hunt Valley Hotel Reservations at 1-844-781-7404 or book your group rate stay online with the hotel using this link (coming soon).
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Rate are good for three days before and after the Festival.
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Available October 1, 2023. Call Early!
Housing Reservations
Festival Reservations
Rates
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The full Festival costs
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$70.00 per dancer or
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$25 for youth 17 and under
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Saturday only cost is $35.00 per dancer
Refunds
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Refunds will be made thru June 26, 2024.
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There is $5.00 cancellation/transfer fee per person.
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Rollovers are good for one year.
Questions
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If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call or email us.
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Jackie Boggs (443) 536-6377 or email Jackie
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Ellen Linsenbardt (410) 409-0482 or email Ellen
Registration
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To register to dance at the Festival, complete the registration form and send it to the address below or give it to any MDSDF representative or officer.
Payment
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Send a check or money order payable to "MDSDF-24" to:
SSBF Registrar Melanie Jester
6338 Hanover Crossing Way
Hanover, MD 21076
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Click the PayPal button to pay electronically.
