Introduction To The Starlighters
Please visit our latest dance pictures from Spring Formal Dance 5/18/2013
Join us at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Clubfor the Springl Formal Dance
We are the combination of the Tux N' Gowns and
Eatdrinkanda* Dance Clubs joining together in 1997.
*Eat drink and dance
We are a social dance club with about 100 members who join together six times a year to enjoy dancing and each others company. Our membership enjoys evening filled with music ranging from the early 1900's to the Texas Two-Step and more. See some our recent events.
Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) generally refers to movement used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
The term "ballroom dancing" is derived from the word ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare which means "to dance".
In times past, ballroom dancing was "social dancing" for the privileged, leaving "folk dancing" for the lower classes. These boundaries have since become blurred, and it should be noted even in times long gone, many "ballroom" dances were really elevated folk dances. Consider joining the Starlighters!
A Short History Of The Club
In March of 1958 which was years ago a group of young men and women were inspired to form a dance club that would prove to endure to the present time.
They were good friends and knew each other through church and other community activities. They initially met in each others homes and danced in the garages and patios with recorded music (records!).
Dinner was potluck and cocktails were mandatory. With a stroke of genius some one named the group "Eadrianda" which meant "eat, drink, and dance".
With its peak in the 1970's and 1980's the club grew too large to dance at individuals homes so they rented halls and were able to provide live music!
As with all activities, interest in ballroom dancing waned in the 1990's. Meanwhile another ballroom dance group called "Tux n' Gowns" based in North Orange County seeing its membership drop off.
The leadership of the two organizations decided to join forces in 1998 in order to keep ballroom dancing alive and good friendships going. The newly merged group was named the "Starlighters" and the rest is history. With over fifty couples and new people joining the organization we are stronger than ever!
Officers For 2012 Were Nominated And Accepted On 11/19/2011
Newsletters And Dance Dates For 2012
Don't miss a dance! For your planning, keep these dates open! We establish these dates a year ahead of time because of the venues being quite popular!
Checkout the member suggested links for other places to dance as well as the schedule of events. For your planning, keep these dates open!
01/21/2012 - Winter Semi Formal - Nick Pepper MPG
03/17/2012 - Winter Casual, Phoenix Club - Jon Destry
05/18/2012 - Spring Formal, Foxfire - Nick Pepper MPG
07/21/2012 - Summer Casual, Mile Suquare - Phil Anthony
09/15/2012 - Fall Semi-Formal, Yorba Linda Country Club - Street Corner Symphony
11/17/2012 -
Winter Formal, Foxfire - Street Corner Symphony
Checkout the member suggested links for other places to dance and see our movie of a typical dance . Questions about the club, contact our current president .
Previous Events
We take photos of our events to remind us of how much fun we had. Please visit the previous events summaries . You can also visit 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 or 2011 individually.