Thursday, December 31, 2009

Hello dancers! It's a VERY BIG DAY TODAY! Tonight is your chance to swing in 2010 like nowhere else in town. Our party starts at 9 PM, with host Ronnie Choy, midnight breakfast, and all the dancing you can handle! Check out the attached flyer for details, cost at the door is $15. You won't find a better deal all around anywhere in town, don't miss out!

BIG EVENTS
NYE Party TONIGHT!

July 16-18, 2010 - the WSDS turns 10 years old, don't miss out on the party!

CLASSES
We're kicking off 2010 with something just a little bit different: Balboa! Born in California it now covers the globe, this is your chance to get in.
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Balboa

February brings another chance to add some flair to your East Coast Swing!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast Swing

WORKSHOPS
We couldn't wait too long in 2010 before bringing you one...

January 30th - the Lindy Bombers are back and this time they're bringing you something a little bit different. This workshop will have a little balboa and introduce Collegiate Shag!
10 AM - Build you Balboa! - We'll pick up where the January Balboa classes have left off with some exciting moves to build up your Bal repertoire!
11 AM - Collegiate Shag isn't just for College - An intro to Collegiate Shag, we'll focus on beginning technique, rhythm, and give you moves to look good on the dance floor.
Noon - Shag in Style - We'll build on the previous class, as well as integrate our shag into our swing!
Classes are at the studio, $7 each or $15 for all three!

LIVE BANDS
January 24th - The Benders are coming! Check out a flyer on Sunday night if you need more reasons to mark this as a very special evening!

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
There is great dancing across the country, here are just a few places in early 2010 to go experience it yourself!

January 15-17th in Austin, TX is the Lone Star Championships!
http://www.lonestarchampionships.com/

February 26-28th in Denver, CO is the Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout!
http://www.cmdance.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=75

March 11-14th in Houston, TX is Lindyfest 14!
http://lindyfest.hsds.org/

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
A little Balboa primer for you, this is a collection of clips of Balboa out on the social floor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW2JZ8mK5-w

EXTRA EVENTS
January 3rd - Quarterly Membership Meeting. Meet in the studio basement from 6:30-7:15 for an update on what the club has been up to since the election, what we're planning, and what your fellow members want to talk about.

January 12th - Swing Night at the Shadow!

January 26th - Swing Night at the Shadow!


That's it for now, more to come, we'll keep February and March just as busy as we're making January. Hope to dance with a lot of you this evening!

See you Tonight!

Evan Borst
WSDS President

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Weekly Update - Christmas Eve!

Hello dancers! You guys are on fire right now! Great turnouts at the WSDS Christmas party, Harry's Christmas party, last Sunday night, and the Shadow this past Tuesday. If you aren't out dancing you are missing out!

Very important note about this Sunday: It's your last chance to pay for the NYE party in advance. Dancing from 9 PM - 1 AM with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy and a midnight breakfast can be yours for JUST $10! But only if you remember to sign up this Sunday. Otherwise you'll be stuck paying $15 at the door. Don't miss out on a great chance to swing in the new year!

BIG EVENTS
NYE PARTY! Sign up this Sunday!

July 16-18, 2010 - WSDS turns 10 years old! Mark you calendars now for an awesome party!

CLASSES
As you already know, this month we're featuring West Coast Swing! Check out the schedule:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - West Coast Swing

January we're hitting you up with another great swing dance to add to your repetoire: Balboa! This fast and flashy dance from the west coast has swept the nation. Don't miss out on this great dance!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Balboa

February it's time to polish your East Coast Swing again, as we'll have more exciting variations to mix into your dancing!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast Swing

WORKSHOPS
There's another one on the horizon.....

January 30th - the Lindy Bombers are back and this time they're bringing you something a little bit different. This workshop will have a little balboa and introduce Collegiate Shag!
10 AM - Build you Balboa! - We'll pick up where the January Balboa classes have left off with some exciting moves to build up your Bal repertoire!
11 AM - Collegiate Shag isn't just for College - An intro to Collegiate Shag, we'll focus on beginning technique, rhythm, and give you moves to look good on the dance floor.
Noon - Shag in Style - We'll build on the previous class, as well as integrate our shag into our swing!
Classes are at the studio, $7 each or $15 for all three!

LIVE BANDS
January 24th - The Benders are coming! Check out a flyer on Sunday night if you need more reasons to mark this as a very special evening!

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
There is great dancing across the country, here are just a few places in early 2010 to go experience it yourself!

January 15-17th in Austin, TX is the Lone Star Championships!
http://www.lonestarchampionships.com/

February 26-28th in Denver, CO is the Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout!
http://www.cmdance.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=75

March 11-14th in Houston, TX is Lindyfest 14!
http://lindyfest.hsds.org/

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
A classic for you this holiday season, this is the famous scene from Hellzapoppin' featuring Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BHxhUnokU

EXTRA EVENTS
January 3rd - Quarterly Membership Meeting. Meet in the studio basement from 6:30-7:15 for an update on what the club has been up to since the election, what we're planning, and what your fellow members want to talk about.

January 12th - Swing Night at the Shadow!

January 26th - Swing Night at the Shadow!


That's it, as you can see we have a busy January planned. Your board will be meeting early in January, so expect a lot more to look forward to in early 2010!

Finally, from the entire Wichita Swing Dance Society Executive Board to you and yours, have a very Merry Christmas!

See you Sunday,

Evan Borst
WSDS President

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Weekly Update 12/10

Hello dancers! I know the weather outside is frightful, but the dancing is so delightful. We have some great reasons for you to come out and dance, so don't let the chilly weather spoil your fun.

Just wanted to draw your attention to the fact that you can now purchase your advance tickets to our NYE party! Details are in the attached flyer, don't wait to claim your spot at the swingingest party in town! Buy them in advance for just $10, or $15 at the door. Either way, this is the place to be on Dec 31st.

One more quick note: Since the band this weekend starts at 7, ("What Band?" you say? Keep reading.....) there will be no lessons in the basement. A brief 30 minute beginner lesson will happen upstairs.

We have a few new events to tell you about, so read carefully....

THIS WEEK
Friday - Cool Blue will be playing FREE at Players Sports Bar (6200 W. 21st St. N.) from 9 PM to 1AM! There will be more swing early and more rock and roll late. A little something for everyone, and at no cost!

Saturday - In case you missed it the first time, Cool Blue will be back at Players! All the details are the same, they just wanted to be sure you could all make it out!

Sunday - WSDS CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!! There are so many cool things about this I need a list:
1) Dave Stephens Band from California is playing from 7-10! That's three hours of the best band you'll hear in the studio in 2009!
2) Door prizes will be drawn for
3) There will be a free dance contest to win NYE tickets!
4) Members get in FREE!
Enough said? Good, see you there.

BIG EVENTS
Two more to round out the year..

Sunday - Christmas party, see above.

December 31st - NYE PARTY! Check out the attached flyer, buy your tickets now to get into the best party in town for just $10

July 16-18, 2010 - Mark your calendars now, it's a milestone birthday......the club turns 10 years old! Expect more details in 2010!

CLASSES
As you already know, this month we're featuring West Coast Swing! Check out the schedule:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - West Coast Swing

January we're hitting you up with another great swing dance to add to your repetoire: Balboa! This fast and flashy dance from the west coast has swept the nation. Don't miss out on this great dance!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Balboa

February it's time to polish your East Coast Swing again, as we'll have more exciting variations to mix into your dancing!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast Swing

WORKSHOPS
Because you can never get enough dance knowledge in:

January 30th - The Lindy Bombers are bringing you another fabulous workshop to sate your appetite. This time the focus is on Balboa and Collegiate Shag! Classes will run from 10 AM to 1 PM, and are just $7 a piece, $15 for all three! Keep your eyes open for more details....

LIVE BANDS
Sunday - Dave Stephens Band, did I mention they start at 7 PM?

December 19th - Harry is hosting his Christmas Party, and the live musical stylings of Dale Kenny & the Nite Classiks will be featured! A wide range of music will be there, and it all starts at 8 PM. Bring $5 to get in, some snacks or beverage if you like, and of course your dance shoes!

January 24th - The Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders! Come catch a local favorite, this is a band you must see live.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
You owe it to yourself to get out and experience the culture of this dance in a town not your own. People swing out across the globe! Here are a few chances in 2010 to embrace the dance without renewing your passport:

January 15-17th in Austin, TX is the Lone Star Championships!http://www.lonestarchampionships.com/

February 26-28th in Denver, CO is the Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout!http://www.cmdance.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=75

March 11-14th in Houston, TX is Lindyfest 14!http://lindyfest.hsds.org/

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
Quarterfinals at this year's ULHS in New Orleans. That's social dancing to live music people!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86atHZ7X8dU

EXTRA EVENTS
December 22nd - Swing Night at the Shadow!

January 3rd - Membership Meeting. We'll gather in the basement from 6:30 - 7:15 to tell you what we've been up to since the election, what we have in store, and address your questions, comments, etc.


That's it, even more cool chances to dance to live music between now and 2010! Remember, the band this Sunday starts at 7 so don't be late!

See you Sunday!

Evan Borst
WSDS President

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Weekly Update 12/3

Hello dancers! It's December and we have a lot of dancing to do before 2010!

If you are not a member, this Sunday is an excellent opportunity for you to become one. A year long membership costs $15 for students/military/over 55, and $25 for everyone else.

If you join this Sunday, you don't pay to get in, so you save $5. The following Sunday is our Christmas party, where members get in free (everyone else is $10), so you save $10. That's $15 in two weeks! You'll save money every other week you come dance, but you'll be well on the way to having your membership pay for itself if you join this week!

Now on to the dancing stuff:

THIS WEEK
Sunday - It's a big day for dancing. You've already been told why it's a great chance to join, but you also can win door prizes with Dance Card Sunday! That's right, rewarding you for spending a few minutes on the floor with your fellow dancer.....several times. Plus, West Coast Swing lessons start!

Tuesday - Swing Night at the Shadow! Free dancing to DJ'd music from 6-9 PM! All ages are welcome, and did I mention it's free? Celebrate the holidays the best way I know how....dancing!

BIG EVENTS
Two big big big events to round out the year:

December 13th - WSDS Christmas Party! It's free for members, we'll have the Dave Stephens Band playing live from 7-10 PM, there will be prizes, and a dance contest to win tickets to the NYE party. Speaking of which....

December 31st - It's our 3rd Annual NYE dance! We'll be swinging in the new year at the Boulevard Banquet Hall (900 S. George Washington Blvd). The party starts at 9 and runs past midnight, featuring a new year's breakfast and dancing with our DJ, the Dance Man Ronnie Choy! Register to attend any Sunday night, it's only $10 in advance, $15 at the door. You won't find a better deal in town!

July 16th - 18th - It's our 10th Anniversary party. This is a milestone you don't want to miss, mark your calendar now!

CLASSES
We're giving you a very special holiday treat this month. National Swing Dance Hall of Fame member himself, Harry Reese is your guide to the wonderful world of West Coast Swing! This is a versatile, fun dance for you to enjoy, don't miss out!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - West Coast Swing

January we're hitting you up with another great swing dance to add to your repetoire: Balboa! This fast and flashy dance from the west coast has swept the nation. Don't miss out on this great dance!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Balboa

WORKSHOPS
Because you can never get enough dance knowledge in:

January 30th - The Lindy Bombers are bringing you another fabulous workshop to sate your appetite. This time the focus is on Balboa and Collegiate Shag! Classes will run from 10 AM to 1 PM, and are just $7 a piece, $15 for all three! Keep your eyes open for more details....

LIVE BANDS
December 13th - The Dave Stephens Band, all the way from the West Coast will play from 7 until 10. This is the best band you will hear in the studio all year, hands down. Do yourself a favor and come join the party.

January 24th - The Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders the Benders! Come catch a local favorite, this is a band you must see live.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
You owe it to yourself to get out and experience the culture of this dance in a town not your own. People swing out across the globe! Here are a few chances in 2010 to embrace the dance without renewing your passport:

January 15-17th in Austin, TX is the Lone Star Championships!
http://www.lonestarchampionships.com/

February 26-28th in Denver, CO is the Rocky Mountain Balboa Blowout!
http://www.cmdance.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=75

March 11-14th in Houston, TX is Lindyfest 14!
http://lindyfest.hsds.org/

EXTRA EVENTS
December 22nd - Swing Night at the Shadow!

January 3rd - Membership Meeting. We'll gather in the basement from 6:30 - 7:15 to tell you what we've been up to since the election, what we have in store, and address your questions, comments, etc.


The year is winding down, but the dancing is heating up. Your support has made this a great year for the Wichita Swing Dance Society, we hope you enjoy the best we've been saving for last....

See you Sunday!

Evan Borst
WSDS President

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