Harvest Moon

46th Annual

Chicago Harvest Moon Ball
Championship
N.D.C.A. APPROVED CHAMPIONSHIP

Pro/Am, Amateur and Professional Competitions
American and International Style

It is great sadness that the Chicago Harvest Moon announces that Dale Irving,
a dear and beloved friend, benefactor to the dance world passed away September 9th.
She loved to dance, laugh and live life to the fullest. She will be missed not only to her friends
and family, but anyone who came in contact with her. She lives on in our minds and hearts.
Jay, Nellie Jarquin and Ileene Sedlacek

Featuring
Saturday Evening, October 10
American Rhythm Champions
Jose DeCamps and
Joanna Zacharewicz

Featuring
Friday Evening, October 9

Erin Marie and Greg Rykowski
American Smooth

Click here for Some History of the
Chicago Harvest Moon Ball

Click Here For Entry Forms and Schedules in Pdf Format

Notice!!
Friday American Rhythm Competitions will start at 7:30am

October 9, 10, & 11, 2009
at the

Wyndham O'Hare
6810 N Mannheim Rd Rd.
Rosemont, Il

For Details Call:

Jay Jarquin Organizer
(773) 685 8045 or (773) 685 5415

Ileene Sedlacek Exec. Secy.
(815) 723 4926

email: Tangofor2@Sbcglobal.net

Jay & Nellie Jarquin at the 37th Annual
Chicago Harvest Moon Championship
Photo Courtesy of: DanceSport Network

How the Chicago Harvest Moon Ball Competition Came To Be:
(Excerpted from the program book of the 2000 Chicago Harvest Boon Championships)

In the Spring of 1963, Ronald and Polly Dodd [presented the Chicago All American Trophy Ball at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago's famous north side ballroom for many years. Alex Moore, highly recognized authority on ballroom dancing throughout the world, was chairman the board of adjudicators, having just completed his examination tour at the Dodd studio.

Andrew Karzas, owner of the Aragon Ballroom was so impressed with the event, he informed the Dodds that the Chicago Sun Times, who had always presented the Chicago Harvest Moon Ball, were going to give it up. He Advised then to seek the authority to continue the Event. It was Polly Dodd who made an appointment with the Chicago Sun Times and sought to continue the "Chicago Harvest Moon Ball and Competition".

It was formally registered in the State of Illinois, and presented as "The Chicago Harvest Moon Ball and Competition" in the fall of 1963.
The format of the competition was brought in line with that which is used throughout the world, by Ron Dodd, who had been a mid-land's
amateur champion in England.

The inspiration for the competition always was for the furtherance of beautiful dancing, with special recognition given to the amateurs who are the heart of the competitions. Canadian amateurs who were highly developed in the International Style of Dance always contributed to the beauty and excitement of the event..

The "Chicago Harvest Moon Ball and Competition" achieved National Championship Status in three years and continued until 1987 when Polly Dodd, with assistance from Jay Jarquin and Greg Gale presented it on October 2nd and 3rd of that year. At that time Polly Dodd gave it over to Jay Jarquin. The event has continued to be a special autumn competition, and we are grateful for your support throughout the last 37 years.

To all of you who have contributed to the success of "The Chicago Harvest Moon Ball and Competition" we express sincere gratitude.

2009 Forms

Click on form title below to download desired form in PDF format

Announcements & Package Information

American Style Entry Form

International Style Entry Form

Professional Entry Form

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - CHAMPIONSHIP

Free Scholarships

Entry Fees

Summary Sheet

Friday Schedule

Saturday Schedule