Autumn Gala to feature dance performances

The Chicagoland Chapter 2001 of USA Dance is hosting its Autumn Gala show and dinner dance Nov. 3 at the European Crystal Ballroom, 519 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights.

There will be a 10-dance performance by the U.S. 10-Dance Champions, Pasha Pashkow and Inna Brayer. Inna and Pacha were featured on PBS's "American Ballroom Challenge."

Cocktails will be available at 5:30 p.m. when the dancing will commence, and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The two showcases will be featured at 7 and 9 p.m. Open dancing and a mixer will be offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and again from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Dinner choices are champagne and mushroom chicken breast or seared salmon with ginger sauce including soup, salad, and vegetable. Dessert is a triple layer chocolate mouse.

Cost is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. There is a 5 percent discount for tables of 12. Contact Susie Johnson at 10 Wildwood Drive North, Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1043 indicating your choice of dinner, salmon or chicken.

For more information, call (847) 426-7978 and download a registration form from the Web site at www.usadancechicago.org.