Hello dancers! Important news: The earlybird discount for Sunflower Swing is over. BUT, we are extending the next price break an extra month! That means that between now and May 1st you can register for a fun-filled weekend of dance classes, dances, contests and more for only $50 if you're a member, $65 if you are not. It's a $105 weekend a la carte, so don't miss the chance to get locked in while the price is low! You can register at the door on a Sunday night or head here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_registration.html
and register today online! We have confirmed dancers from Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, California, and Missouri. We're expecting Oklahoma and maybe even Arkansas, so don't miss out on an awesome weekend of dancing!

Also want to draw your attention to the fact that this week is the start of our new pricing. Never fear, to offset expenses and continue to bring you the best dance club experience in town we are raising prices $1. So normal evenings will cost members $4 and non-members $6, while band nights will cost members $6 and non-members $8.

Now, on to the calendar!

THIS WEEK
Sunday starts a new month, which means it's dance card Sunday! Plus it marks the beginning of different classes in the basement! With all this happening, where would you rather be?

BIG EVENTS
July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing! It's also our 10th Anniversary, so come out and help us celebrate! Check out details at http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html

CLASSES
April we'll kick it up a notch with Partner Charleston! Great for your East Coast, Lindy Hop, or all by itself!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Partner Charleston

May we give you yet another chance to brush up on your east coast swing, check out the schedule below:
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast

WORKSHOPS
Big one on the horizon, Swing on This is April 24th! A full day of classes with Oscar Hampton from KC and Evan Borst from Wichita, followed by a full night of dancing at Old Town Ballroom! Plus, if you're there you'll get the chance to register for The Rhythm is Jumpin' this summer at a discount (Check out Travel Opportunities for more). Check out the attachment for details...

LIVE BANDS
April 18 - It's a wait that will definitely be worth it, as we bring in Cool Blue! Plus, it'll be a deluxe night with three hours of live music! That means the band starts early so don't be late....

May 1st - It's a Benny Goodman tribute with Dave Bennett! Check out the attachment, tickets are on sale now, and there will be dancing!

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Want to dance outside of Wichita? Don't worry, here are a few big events that you'll get to dance your socks off at:

April 30-May 2nd in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/index.php

June 4-6 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin. This will be awesome and nearby! Register soon for the ultra cheap price!
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/

July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
A little sneak peek at one of our instructors for Sunflower Swing! This is Christy Palmer (the Vasiliauskas) dancing at the 2001 American Lindy Hop Championships. Enjoy, and yes, that's social dancing......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZEzPUUBfrc

EXTRA EVENTS
April 13th - Swing Night at the Shadow!

April 27th - Swing Night at the Shadow!

May 11th - Oldies Sock Hop at Riverfest with the Benders!

That's all for now, take advantage of your extra time to register for Sunflower Swing cheap!

See you Sunday

Evan Borst
WSDS President