About Me

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh has been home for most of my life except for several years when I attended college and lived for a few years afterward in New York City. I also lived for a short time in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, D.C. Obviously, I love music and dancing. I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors when the weather is favorable so we threw in an eight week soul line dancing in the park this summer. Although I have backed off a little this year due to my schedule running is still a passion of mine and I look forward to training for my next marathon. I have been blessed with excellent health, great energy and a positive spirit. On top of that I have the tremendous support and encouragement of my wife, Gail, my two sons, Roland Jr and Rashad, as well as my brothers and sisters and a growing army of friends. Please visit my website for information on dancing: www.RolandFordlinedancing.com

Sunday, January 3, 2010

JANUARY, 2010 EVENTS AND CLASSSES





First Night 2009

FIRST NIGHT BLOG A behind the scenes look at First Night 2010!

Click on the
link Dec. 28: New Soul Line Dancing in the Steel City

New Year’s Eve December 31, 2009

Pittsburgh’s Largest Soul Line Dance Party

EVENT DETAILS

Time: 7:30 - 8:00 pm and 8:45 – 9:15 pm

Location: 9th and Penn Parking Lot Downtown (Outside)
Genre: Dance

Age Group: Everyone

Join Roland Ford and the Soul of Pittsburgh Steppers for fun and exercise with music and dance. No experience or special skills needed. Great fun for all ages. We will teach you each dance step by step, including the Steel City Slide, created especially for First Night. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!

A First Night Button is your passport to all of the wonderful things this night has to offer. Buttons are available for $8 at the Box Office at Theater Square (655 Penn Avenue), online at pgharts.org, and at participating Giant Eagle stores. Kids 5 and under are admitted free.

For information, please call Roland 412-225-9190

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Smooth Jazz Friday’s New Year’s Day Event



Make plans to come out and celebrate with Club Duo on
New Year’s Day at Smooth Jazz
Fridays, January 1, 2010!

Holiday Inn University Center Oakland

Check out Live jazz with Hubb’s Groove from Cleveland, OH.

Sly Jock on the one’s and two’s

Roland Ford & Soul line dancing starts the evening at 8:00 pm

Admission: $10

Friday evening January 1


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The Schenley Annual All Class Reunion

Saturday, January 2, 2010 .

9:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

New Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum

7310 Frankstown Avenue in Homewood

Donation $15- tickets can be purchased at the door.

BYOB. DJ-Sly Jock.

Soul line dancers and Detroit Ballroomers will be in the house.


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Project HealThy Self 2010

Step In The Name of Life

Click on the Facebook link

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220492816234#/group.php?gid=226573307247&ref=mf


Join the MOVEment
Take Steps to Accelerate (XLR8) A Healthier Lifestyle!
No special training needed to start.
Just a desire and determination to improve your health in 2010.

Free to join but you will need to invest in a good quality durable pedometer
Count every step each day and make every step count.

Be willing to participate as a member of a TEAM and be willing to share your results with team partners. Get up and Move every day – Walk, Run, Dance, Bike, Swim

We will share information on:
diet, nutrition, exercise, strength and flexibility, cardio and resistance training, illness and injury prevention, skin and hair care, motivation, etc.

Benefits: look and feel better, reduce stress, gain self-confidence, reduce the severity of illnesses, improve strength and stamina, lose weight and inches.
Have fun and get fitter.

For information and registration contact:
Roland Ford (412) 225-9190 or
rollinstone352@live.com

Registration forms and info available on Saturday January 2, 2009
See Roland at the Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale PA
between Noon and 4:00 pm

or with Project Partners/Advisos
Leslie Askerneese
at The Ultimate Beauty Spa
2015 Murray Ave, Squirrel Hill 412-421-7100