Ethnic Enrichment Commission's

Diplomatic Ball - 2011

An American Sampler including Kansas City and All That Jazz

Saturday evening 2 Abril 2011, Marriott Downtown Hotel on 12th Street between Central and Wyandotte in the Count Basie Ballroom.

This was the 30th anniversary of the Ethnic Enrichment Commission in Kansas City which was founded in 1980.

Missouri State Dance, Lynn Nelson, Caller - Square Dancers performing after dinner
Missouri State Dance, Lynn Nelson, Caller - Square Dancers performing after dinner

Scotland
Scotland


Egypt

On the dance floor dancing to JWB Kansas City Jazz Band
On the dance floor. Usually we see this pair selling clothing and goods at Hispanic fairs.

A rare photo of me dancing (just my hand) with Nicole.
A rare photo of me dancing (just my hand) with Nicole.

Rose Marie Mendez - at the Mexico Table - our gracious host for the evening. Rose Marie is the currrent chairperson of the Ethnic Enrichment Commission and gave the welcome speech. Rose Marie heads the Fiesta Mexicana dance troupe.
Rose Marie Mendez - at the Mexico Table - our gracious host for the evening. Rose Marie is the currrent chairperson of the Ethnic Enrichment Commission and gave the welcome speech. Rose Marie heads the Fiesta Mexicana dance troupe.
Links to Rose Marie Mendez dancers on this site: Sep 2007, May 2008, Aug 2010.

On the dance floor dancing to JWB Kansas City Jazz Band
On the dance floor dancing to JWB Kansas City Jazz Band

On the dance floor dancing to JWB Kansas City Jazz Band
On the dance floor dancing to JWB Kansas City Jazz Band

Barber Shop Harmony Society
Barber Shop Harmony Society

Missouri State Dance, Lynn Nelson, Caller - Square Dancers
Missouri State Dance, Lynn Nelson, Caller - Square Dancers

 



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Other Ethnic Enrichment Commission Links

2016 - EEFKC
2011 - EEFKC
2010 Diplomatic Ball
2009 - EEFKC
2007 - EEFKC
(or separately 2007) Capoeria, Nritya, Ole Flamenco