Dear my fellow Chinese,

It is my delight to report to you that the Chinese New Year Dance Party organized by the MSU Social Dance Club was a enormous success. The party brought us great time and joy in celebrating our traditional Spring Festival. The Dance Party took place last Thursday (1/22/2004) in the Ballroom of MSU Union. Over one hundred people attended the Party.

SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:

· Dr. Lee June, the Vice president for student affairs and services,

Dr. Paulette Russell, Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity and Dr.

Simon, the Provost of MSU, their generous support made this event possible.

· Mr. Fred Watson, the Assistant Director of the Dept of Student Life.

We were so lucky to have him with us at the party this year. His appearance at our New Year Dancing Party was very encouraging.

Dr. Ma Hong Bao, Dr. Ouyang Da, Zuo Sheng Xi, Tang Chi Ping, Chen

Pei, Wu Ming, Luo Jin, Wang Mei, Zou Xin, Wu Hong, Zou Zhi Wen, Dr. Chang Zheng Zhan, Connie Zheng and many other students and scholar. They worked hard on the logistics such as moving the heavy stereo system, setting up the event and decorating the ballroom.

· The professional dance couple consisting of Andrew and Ada performed a stylish and elegant rendition of the Cha Cha, Rumba, and Paso Doble and brought a great deal of excitement to the on looking dance fans.

· Ms. Wang Xia and her husband, both amateur performers from Ann

Arbor, performed a nice rendition of the Paso Doble.

· Carole Kuehl, President of the Michigan State Swing Society, taught

us how to swing dance and exhibited an outstanding swing performance.

· Mr. John McAllister taught us how to dance “Tango”

The sponsors for the event included the MSU Credit Union, ISP and OISS, and the Office of Racial Ethnic. All of these organizations generously provided financial support to our party.

· A special thanks to Headliner’s International Hair Studio, the best studio for Asian men and women for their gift certificate.

· Chen Pei, Co-President for Chinese Student Coalition, provided valuable decorations, which added the atmosphere of the event.

· Zheng Min (Connie), President for MSU Social Dance Club worked very hard for the fund raising and party organizing.

Last but not least, we would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the event. It was enjoyable to see everyone having such a great time.

Wish everyone a peaceful and wonderful New Year!

MSU Social Dance Club

1/23/2004