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The Citizen, 2001-01-10, Page 19Happy 7 1 st Birthday Swinger From: Guess Who? • • :illri • PARK THEATRE ',II GODERICH 524-7811 FRI.-THURS. JANUARY 12 - 18 verticallimit.com FRI. & SAT. 9:15 PM ONLY SUN. - WED. 8 PM "TIMING? veRricaL Limnr FRI. & SAT. 6:45 & 9:15 PM SUN. - THURS. 8 PM SAT. & SUN. MAT. 2 PM ALL MAT. SEATS ,4.25 A NEW CHRISTMAS CLASSIC IS BORN! "The tritlfra,:tisr:ralzszr.hearl 11,1% NICOLAS T t A CAGE LEONI THE FAMILY MAN FRI.& SAT. 6:45 PM ONLY SAT. & SUN. MAT. 2 PM ALL MAT. SEATS 04.25 THE MOVIE irg SEE Billy Elliot =1 LIVERY FILMFEST THURS. JAN. 18 7 PM ONLY PG LONG OISTANC4? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2001. PAGE 19. Entertainment Leisure Blyth couple ranks 3rd in amateur dance By Carl Stavros Clinton News-Record Jayne and Mark Marquis took their first dance class together while attending the University of Waterloo (UW). They were not expecting anything other than 10 weeks of the cha cha, rumba and other dances. Now, six years later, their dancing has taken them to Montreal, Halifax, Blackpool (U.K.), the cover of Dance Scene magazine and third spot in the Ontario Amateur Dancesport Association rankings for the 'Ten' dance, which includes five latin dances (cha cha, samba, rumba, pase doble, jive) and five modern dances (waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep). "We are very proud to have made it this far, we certainly never expected it," Jayne Marquis said. After their start at UW, the Canada's Country ' Gentleman, Tommy Hunter and The Travelin' Men will perform at The Centre In The Square for one night only on Monday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Hunter was awarded a huge measure of respect from Nashville country television when he was asked to guest TNN's top-rated variety show, Nashville Now for several nights. In 1990, he received one of the ultimate symbols of a country artist's career, being inducted into Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame — Walkway of Stars. In 1996, Tommy received the The Huron County United Way is offering an opportunity for not-for- profit charitable organizations to expand their horizons and increase their impact. Applications for venture grant funding are being invited from human service agencies and organizations. The monies would allow the agencies to respond quickly and creatively to pressing human needs in the county as well as develop program sustainability for ongoing needs. The short-term, one to two-year grants are to encourage organizations to look for new and improved methods of delivering needed services, address emerging or newly-identified needs, respond to unmet needs and expanding existing services into new communities and model service delivery which leverages existing community resources. To be eligible for the grants, Continued from page 18 said. The challenge for Christians is to constantly be looking for the light in the world, be it kind deeds, special people, special projects. These lights will bringnew hope and encouragement. , On Wednesday, Jan. 10, a discussion on the topic, Finding Our Faith in the Daily News will be held at the manse from 7:30 - 9 p.m. This couple's interest in the sport grew as their knowledge of the ballroom dance world expanded. Jayne told Dance Scene in an April interview that the duo was unaware that competitive dancing existed until they had immersed themselves in the sport. The Marquises recently attained their Championship classification in both Latin and Ballroom dancing, a milestone which allows them to compete against the best amateur dance has to offer. Jayne explained that they successfully completed the prerequisite categories of Pre- bronze, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Pre-championship before moving into the elite ranks. According to amateur dance rules, dancers qualify to move up in the categories by placing at competition. "Out of the number of competitions a couple enters each highest award the province can bestow — the Order of Ontario. In 1997 he was the focus of Tribute to Tommy Hunter at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, when he celebrated both his 60th birthday and his 50th anniversary as an entertainer. Then in 1999, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario County Music Association. During the TV days there was never enough time to devote to road performing. Since 1992, he has been touring approximately 70 days a year in Canada and the U.S. to keep in touch with the people who loyally groups must be incorporated and registered as a not-for-profit charitable organization under the Canada Income Tax Act or sponsored by such a group, provide a service to the geographic area of Huron County and that service must improve the social and human condition in the county without duplicating existing services. The focus for 2001-2002 grants will be to ventures which are collaborative in nature, those which bring together two or more organizations. Preference will be given to initiatives which strengthen families, nurture children and youth promote self-sufficiency or support older adults. The venture must ,,have potential for success based on realistic goals, objectives and measurable outcomes and the applicant organization must have the strength to carry it out. Self-sufficiency is the goal with achievability in the funding time is the first of Wednesday night discussions to which everyone is invited. Next Sunday the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed. The Londesboro UCW will meet on Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth MacGregor will speak about her recent visit to the United Nations in New York. Lunch will follow the meeting. year in the category, they need to have three wins to pass to the next level," she explained, adding that she and Mark had entered between 15 and 18 per year while attaining their levels. The size and skill level of the competitions vary, some have only six couples while others have up to 48 and 60 couples dancing, she said. "Some levels are easier to attain than others," she said. The higher the level, the greater the challenge. the longer required to succeed in that level of 'competition," Jayne explained. Since then, the Marquises have continued to set their sights high. "We have danced in about three or four competitions so far at the Championship level," Jayne said, including the 72-couple Classique in Montreal and the 300-plus couple Blackpool (U.K.) Dance Festival, where the duo pitted themselves watched his TV show. After an absence from network television for a couple of years, a recent appearance on Music City Tonight drew over 1,000 phone calls at his office from 49 states, which testifies an enviable solidarity with his audience. Hunter's winter tour this year is entitled Still Making Me- mories. Tickets are $29.50 and $26.50 with a discount for groups of $2.50. Call the Box Office to order (519) 578-1570 or toll-free 1- 800-265-8977, You may visit The Centre on-line at www.centre- square.com period. No specific dollar amount has been set for individual grants. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. To obtain a 2001-2002 Venture Grant program application, contact the Huron United Way at 482-7643. PaRnanacT1017 www. path ci pacti on com cp,PI Tot KEB TWIN CINEMA SURROUND SOUND STEREO LIS'IOWEL 291-3070 STARTS FRIDAY CINEMA 1 7 & 9;15 P.M. SUN. MATINEE 2 P.M. WHAT WOMEN WANT MEL GIBSON, HELEN HUNT PG CINEMA 2 7 P.M. Family SUN. MATINEE 2 P.M. 102 DALMATIONS 9:I5 P.M. PG DUDE, WHERE'S MY tAR against the best dancers in the world. "That has to be one of the major highlights so far," Jayne said of competing at what she called the Olympics of Ballroom. "We were exposed to world-class dancers and judges. I think we did quite well," Jayne said, indicating that she and Mark would like to return to the competition again. Jayne attributes their dance success to teamwork, dedicated practice and solid coaching. "Right now, I go to Toronto once a week for our dance lesson. We have great coaches there," she said. And even with Mark now being employed at a Toronto firm, the dancing duo are still finding time to get on the dance floor for eight to 10 hours per week. Having reached the competition pinnacle of amateur dance, the Marquises are planning to forge ahead at the elite level. But their sights are set beyond Championship competition to the pro ranks. "We would like to remain in amateur for a little longer, to see how far we can get," she explained. "For another couple of years. Then we are thinking about turning pro." The major difference, Jayne said, between the two classifications of dancers is that amateur dancers are not allowed to teach nor make altrargi ilraiiitrientaiinfra cil )Today someone's sixty, And what should we do? )1. Say "Happy birthday", of course, ) But who is this to? ) Can you guess who? )She's been married to a plumber, ) }, And the fire chief too, And now it's the fuel man, ) But none of this is new. II Can you guess who? ) It's Joan of course! Have a great day Mom... ) Love from us all (too many to count!) ( It IX I 11 if MIEIMMIMI_Pyji0Vir 1,LWAIIPAI IILM money from their dancing abilities. "We'll have to see what happens. We have a lot on our plate right now," said the co-owner and manager of Bainton's Old Mill. Jayne and Mark also own and operate a clothing store in Kitchener. But a recent decision by the dancing association has opened the door for couples like Jayne and Mark to earn a little money from their talents, if it is deemed to increase exposure of the sport. "We can now do display dances for parties," she said, which will help them fund trips to competitions. "We can now do this and not jeopardize our amateur status." The Marquises are available to entertain at events such as a corporate staff functions. "We are planning to do half-hour demonstrations that would include up to 10 songs. We can also do short clinics at those performances for people so they can try out a few moves on their own," she explained. Anyone interested in having Jayne and Mark Marquis perform at a function is encouraged to call (519) 524-7614. UCW to meet Jan. 15 Tommy Hunter plays one night at The Centre in The Square United Way offers venture grants