Visalia Smooth Dancers
For all who love ballroom and social dancing
Next Dance
Oct 11, 2025
6 pm
Veterans Memorial Building
Exeter
Next Club Meeting
Sept 28, 2025
3:30 pm (new time)
Grange Hall
Visalia
The 50th Anniversary of Visalia Smooth Dancers
will be a catered event. Please reserve by Oct. 3.
Beginner Dance Lessons
$5 ($3 members)
Every Sunday at 5 pm
Visalia Grange Hall
327 N. Shirk Rd. Visalia
Singles and couples welcome
New Events
Save The Date!
Dec 6, 2025
Visalia Smooth Dancers Christmas Dance
PPAV Hall
Beginning Dance Lessons
TANGO
5 pm
All Sundays in September
The Visalia Grange
Latest Dance News
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DWTS - Visalia dance pair performs Saturday at The Grange
Head over to Eileen's Saturday night dance at The Visalia Grange for a sneak preview of a dance routine by one of the couples performing at this year's Dancing With the Stars - Visalia. Details below:
Queen's Report: NSD Convention shines like a Diamond
"The entire weekend was filled with sparkle, celebration, and the joy of dance."
'Rodeo Night' brings Western style to monthly dance
What's Rodeo Night without the Cowboy Cha-Cha?
More in Photo Gallery
Dance instructor Susan Morelock leads the Boot Scootin' Boogie. Video:
- SAVE THE DATE -
The annual Christmas Dance will be held Dec. 6, 2025
Greg & Barbara win 1st place in Two-Star American Rhythm
Barbara and Greg Uichanco achieved a major milestone in competitive dance by winning First Place in Two-Star American Rhythm at
the 2025 NSD Convention. Going forward, they must compete at higher levels. Above, the dance couple hold their awards with State Queen Vera Harvey. They also excelled
in Three-Star American Rhythm. Congratulations!
Visalia dancers win NSD competition awards
Nine Visalia Smooth Dancers brought home seven awards earned in dance competition at the National Smooth Dancers 2025 Convention in Burlingame.
1st Place
Greg & Barbara Uichanco
Two-Star American Rhythm (Cha Cha Cha, Bolero)
1st Place
Alice Lyons (& Jerry Bowes / Golden Gate Chapter)
Nightclub Two-Step - Jack & Jill
2nd Place
Greg & Barbara Uichanco
Three-Star American Rhythm (Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Swing)
2nd Place
Paul Storey & Sally Bailey
Two-Star American Rhythm (Cha Cha Cha, Bolero)
2nd Place
Paul Storey & Laura Encinas
One-Star American Rhythm (Cha Cha Cha)
2nd Place
John Guttierrez & Margaret Moholt
Senior Waltz
3rd Place
Paul Storey & Linda Guttierrez
Senior Cha Cha
'Diamond Heist' jailbreak
"Diamond Heist" was the theme Sunday afternoon at the NSD Convention. Kelly DaFonte takes full creative advantage.
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Visalia dance crew descends on Fresno
What is it about Fresno's Sunday afternoon dances that causes Visalia Smooth Dancers to make the journey? Whatever, our Fresno friends have returned to the Clovis Community Center where the dance floor is all but perfect. Lots of social dancing and interaction at the August dance. Thank you, Fresno!
Impromptu Tango delights Visalia Smooth Dancers
In an unrehearsed performance, Yvette Haworth conquered the tango with dance professional Artemi Okunev before an enthusiastic audience at the August dance social. Bravo!
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August Dance Photos
Why is Cheryl Levitan celebrating? Find the answer in the Photo Gallery.
Luau dance draws a crowd
The Hawaiian pineapple symbolizes the annual July "Luau Dance." Great attendance: 105 people.
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Queen Laura Encinas
Visalia Smooth Dancers
Queen Laura's excellent Fresno adventure
Queen Laura attended Fresno's coronation ceremony and tells us all about her fun - and funny -day. Her personal report with photos is in the Photo Gallery.
Kelly DaFonte to chair Christmas dance
Kelly DaFonte dancing with Artemi.
VSD member Kelly DaFonte made an exciting announcement at a recent club meeting. She will be serving as the chair of the annual Christmas dance. The Christmas dance, held at the PPAV Hall, is easily Visalia Smooth Dancers’ major dance event of the year. Thank you for stepping forward, Kelly. It’s a big responsibility.
She will be joined by Somjai Cochran as assistant chair. Somjai will be in charge of decorating the stage.
We offer a heartfelt “Thank You” to previous co-chairs Carol Abeyta and Marivel Villarreal. They did outstanding work making the dance hall, the stage and tables look fabulous.
Queen Laura's coronation
Queen Laura Encinas, left, stands with immediate past Queen Margaret Moholt following her coronation ceremony on May 17, 2025. Escorts: David Encinas, Dean Levitan.
Margaret Moholt crowns Queen Laura Encinas. May 17, 2025.
Queen Laura's coronation brought together dancers near
and far for a fun evening of celebration, entertainment, social dancing and socializing. More in Photo Gallery.
 These dancers are all smiles during social hour. From left to right, Craig McNeilly, Earl Avila, Carol Abeyta, Norma Allen, Maria Walker, and Mary and Larry Brown. |  David Encinas takes a photo of the action. |
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 Queen Laura socializes with fellow dancers Maria Walker and Craig McNeilly. |  Proud mother Laura Encinas poses with her son Brandon, who provided beautiful music at the coronation. |
 Somjai Cochran visits new member Suhkdeep Grewal. |  Past Queen Margaret Moholt poses with fellow past queens at the Queen's breakfast the day after. |
Artemi Okunev & Anna Trebunskaya
Professional dancers Artemi Okunev and Anna Trebunskaya, a regular on Dancing With The Stars, performed at Queen Laura's coronation. See video in Photo Gallery.
VSD attends Fresno Coronation
A total of 25 VSD members attended Fresno Smooth Dancers' Coronation of Queen Cindy in June 2025. Photo by Dan Ansaldi. More in Photo Gallery.
"Barbie" dance team performs in Exeter
The VSD Barbie dance team performed a salsa routine at the club's monthly dance in Exeter on June 14. See video in Photo Gallery.
