National Ballroom & Entertainment Association

02/23/2026

The NBEA regrets to inform you of the passing of Al Pierson -- Leader of The Guy Lombardo Orchestra

View Albert Theodore "Al Pierson" Pizzamiglio's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/17/2026

Plan your Summer Vacation now in Dubuque, Iowa
NBEA Big Band Week - August 16 -19 2026
3 days of Big Band Dancing with 4 Band Leaders
One Night of Country Dancing
Early Bird Tickets are now available at http://www.nbea.com/

01/16/2026

The National Ballroom and Entertainment Association
regrets to inform you.....

John Matter
N.B.E.A. Executive Secretary Emeritus

Passed away January 13, 2026.

The Visitation is Saturday January 17th 2026
From Noon - 2 pm... followed by a Funeral Service at 2 pm
Both at . . . .
St. John’s Lutheran Church
1638 Big Canoe Road, Decorah, IA 52101

His obituary can be found at https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/

Please sign the Guest Book at the link provided.

01/16/2026

Save the DATES ! ! ! !
N.B.E.A. "ANNUAL" BIG BAND WEEK -
August 16-19, 2026
Fairgrounds Ballroom - Dubuque, Iowa
3 Big Band Orchestras / Social and Ballroom Dancing
Dance on a 12,000 Square Foot 'WOOD' Dance Floor
Complete Details will be posted soon at ... http://www.nbea.com/
ALL AGES WELCOME

National Ballroom and Entertainment Association

08/15/2025

* * * * * LAST CALL * * * * *
The National Ballroom & Entertainment Association (NFP)
http://www.nbea.com/

Invites you to the annual ----
N.B.E.A. BIG BAND WEEK - August 17-20, 2025
Fairgrounds Ballroom - Dubuque, Iowa
3 Big Band Orchestras / Social and Ballroom Dancing
Dance on a 12,000 Square Foot "WOOD" Dance Floor
Tickets will be available at the door each night - $25 Per Person

07/25/2025

Were ONE WEEK AWAY ! ! ! ! !
ALL AGES INVITED ---
Tickets will be available at the door ..............
$25 per person

07/01/2025

Early Bird Tickets Deadline Extended to JULY 15, 2025

Last Call for EARLY BIRD TICKETS ! ! ! ! ! ! !
http://www.nbea.com/2025_NBEA_Dance.pdf

07/01/2025

Last Call for EARLY BIRD TICKETS ! ! ! ! ! ! !
http://www.nbea.com/2025_NBEA_Dance.pdf

03/19/2025

National Ballroom & Entertainment Association (NFP)
https://www.facebook.com/thenbea

Save the DATES ! ! ! !

N.B.E.A. "ANNUAL" BIG BAND WEEK - August 17-20, 2025
Fairgrounds Ballroom - Dubuque, Iowa
3 Big Band Orchestras / Social and Ballroom Dancing
Dance on a 12,000 Square Foot 'WOOD' Dance Floor
Complete Details at ... http://www.nbea.com/
ALL AGES WELCOME
Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale

03/17/2025

Sad to report the passing of Vocalist -- Lois Costello https://www.hurstfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Lois-Glasser?fbclid=IwY2xjawJD4_1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUNI5hHnkyLWQDas58CxAMd9anqCQKns3bztJE0PR_F6UERw7cJUpreYJw_aem_AkLAzGC7-_Mw4Sp_tXl73Q

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