Weekly Update - 10/23

Hello dancers! Thanks to everyone who came out last week for another great Swingin' Sunday, you're the reason the club thrives. Once again, a lot of stuff to talk about, and some great things coming up in the next week:
THIS WEEK
Saturday - WSDS's own Austin Freeman is teaching a Lindy Hop Workshop at Care to Dance (1019 W. Douglas). It's a four hour progressive workshop designed to dispell all your fears about Lindy Hop and have you swinging out with style by the end. Classes run from 9 am to 1 pm, the whole thing can be yours for $40. (Classes are $15 each)
9:00 Building blocks to Lindy Hop- Learning the basics to lindy hop.
10:00 Closed position moves: Keep your follows entertained by adding to your dance vocabulary.
11:00 Swingout turns and moves: Moves and turns that will make your swing out look amazing. 12:00 Rhythm and Styling: Come learn a routine that will give you some awsome rhythm and styling to add to your social dancing.

Sunday - HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!! Come in costume, you'll save $1 and get to enter the free costume contest with prizes! We'll feature the Grand Marquis from Kansas City playing live from 8-10 for your dancing enjoyment. Cost is $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Yes, normal lessons will happen, and yes, you'll kick yourself if you miss it.

Tuesday - Swing Night at the Shadow! That means free dancing from 6-9 PM as well as food, drinks, friends, and fun for you! Plus it's free. I can't think of a better way to unwind after work, so I'll definitely be there, will you?

CLASSES
As stated, this is the last Sunday in October, so lessons this Sunday will be as follows:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - THRILLER

In November we'll mix it up and have Janet expand your east coast vocabulary. We'll be featuring Advanced East Coast Swing all month! It'll all look like this:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast Swing

Finally, in December we have a special treat. Swing Dance Hall of Fame member Harry Reese is once again coming to Swingin' Sundays to teach West Coast Swing. You don't want to miss the chance to pick up this versatile, fun dance. The schedule will go like this:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - West Coast Swing

LIVE BANDS
It's a band bonanza coming up, so pay close attention....
Saturday - River City Jam is playing at The Horn (1255 S. Tyler Rd). Admission is free and they'll play from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM. They play music from the 60's to today, but promise to blend a little swing in there too. The more dancers show up, the more swing they'll play!

Sunday - It's the Halloween Party with the Grand Marquis! Band starts at 8!

October 31st - Can't get enough dancing and need something fun to do on Halloween? Head on down to the studio, because Harry is hosting a party! Plus, he's having Dave Kenny come out to play. If you like live music and you like rock & roll you're in for a fantastic evening. Doors open at 8, band starts at 9. $8 if you're a WSDS member, $10 if you aren't.

November 10th - This is an extra special treat. It's a Swing Night at the Shadow, but instead of DJ'd music, we'll feature the stylings of Cool Blue! Yes, it's still at 550 N. Rock Road. Yes, it's still all ages welcome. Yes, it's still FREE. Yes, it's still guaranteed to be a fun evening. Yes, you need to be there.

December 13th - It's our Christmas Party! Among other things I want to highlight that we'll be hosting what is easily the best band you'll hear in the studio all year. Direct from California, the Dave Stephens Swing Orchestra will be playing for three hours. That's right, the band starts early at 7, so don't be late!

WORKSHOPS
Saturday - Austin's Lindy Hop workshop from 9-1, details at the top.

November 14th - The Lindy Bombers are giving you a dance workshop that is cheap and filled with fun new stuff to add to your dancing! It's at the dance studio, here's the schedule:
10 - Challenging Charleston - Just what you think, some exciting patterns to put some kick in your partner charleston
11 - Mind Blowing Moves - Let's expand your lindy hop and your mind, with the powerful drug of dance
12 - Hustle and Flow - Everything's better smooth, including your dancing! We'll focus on the flow in this class

BIG EVENTS
There are a lot coming up:
October 25th - Halloween Party!

November 15th - SOCKHOP! Ronnie Choy is back to DJ you back to a better time of malt shops, greased hair, and poodle skirts. It's bound to be a magical evening you won't want to miss, so dress the part and enjoy yourself!

December 13th - Christmas Party! Info in the Live Band section, but also be aware there will be door prizes, and MEMBERS GET IN FREE! It's our Christmas gift to you.

December 31st - New Year's Eve party! We'll have food, dancing, and the Dance Man Ronnie Choy! Come dance in the New Year with us. More info to come soon, but mark your calendar (as if you could forget the date!) it's going to be a very fun time.

That's it for now, and honestly, what more could you ask for? Live Bands? Check. Workshops? Check. Fun? Check. Lots of chances to dance? CHECK.

See you Sunday!

Evan Borst
WSDS President