Thursday, June 10, 2010

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  I'm already excited for Sunday, but first some notes for you....
 
1) Sunflower Swing needs your help!  If you can host a visiting dancer, we need you!  Fill out the form here:  http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_housing.html  All it takes is somewhere for them to sleep (even if it's the floor) and access to a bathroom.  Please consider giving someone a place to crash!  We need volunteers to help run the event!  Setting up, taking money at the door, and many other easy tasks.  In return you can save money on your weekend pass or get in free to the specific event you help at!  Respond to this email if you're interested, there are enough spots available to accomodate your preferences.....for now.
 
2) Wichita represented itself well at The Rhythm is Jumpin in Kansas City this past weekend.  We had multiple dancers in the finals of the Jack & Jill and Strictly Lindy competitions, including a 2nd place finish in the Jack & Jill!  Be proud of your fellow dancers, and consider traveling to an event yourself!  They're listed below under Travel Opportunities, and are a great time!
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday is SOUL NIGHT!!!!!  We'll have normal music in the basement, but upstairs you'll have the chance to get down and get funky with the Foundations, the Temptations, The Four Tops and more!
 
Tuesday is the final Swing Night at the Shadow.  Please come support the venue that supported us for over a year, and get some free dancing in from 6-9 PM!
 
WORKSHOPS
It's all about Sunflower Swing, 2 days, 2 great sets of instructors, 8 classes for you to indulge your desire to learn.  Check out the class schedule here:
 
LIVE BANDS
If you aren't at Sunflower Swing you're missing the chance to indulge in a double dip of Live Music!  Pivot Point makes their debut playing for you on July 17th, while the Swing Daddies hit the studio like a hurricane on July 18th.  Each dance is $10, but it's cheaper with your weekend pass or if you volunteer!  Respond to the email to volunteer, go here to register:
 
BIG EVENTS
Third section in a row, July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing!  An event so big it takes an entire weekend to contain it.  Check out all the details here:
 
SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
June we mix it up and bring you blues!  Get down but not dirty and enjoy yourself!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Blues
 
OTHER CLASSES
Monday nights - Lindy Bombers classes run every week at Morningstar Community Church!  Dedicated to improving your Lindy Hop, we have beginner and intermediate classes at 7:30 PM, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 8 PM.  The current 8 week series is Lindy Hop, couples or individuals welcome, beginner/intermediate level.  Cost is $10/class or $60 for the whole session.  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
Here's what you missed last weekend at The Rhythm is Jumpin'
 
That's all for now, respond if you want to volunteer at Sunflower Swing, and get ready to get down at Soul Night!
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

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