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The First Annual Dance-A-Thon The First Annual Dance-A-Thon was held January 17, 1998 during David Nadel Week. Nearly 1,500 people turned out for the event. The afternoon started off with David's first love, East European folk dancing to Edessa. The Balkan folk dancers really got the money thermometer rising. Zydeco Flames and the California Cajun Orchestra almost set the place on fire! Dial 911!
The calypso and reggae rhythms of Tropical Vibrations and the Caribbean Allstars were "HOT! HOT! HOT!"
By the time the West African Highlife Band took the stage, the thermometer had Boiled up to the $40,000 mark. The money raised went toward the down payment for the Ashkenaz building. The community poured forth its support for music and dance, and its love for David, and we were able to buy the building in June of 1998. Text and photographs by Francine Sosa-Lewis of Ashkenaz Dance-A-Thon 2001
And a great time was had by all!!! Featured performances by: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Tamazgha, California Cajun Orchestra, Tropical Vibrations, Edessa, West African Highlife Band, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Caribbean All Stars
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Danceathons
are daylong events which feature a variety of music/bands and nonstop
dancing. They have been an important feature of Ashkenaz's fundraising
efforts. 
