Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We had a great time last week at the Sock Hop.  If you missed out don't worry, our Christmas Party is coming up soon!

 

A few things while I have your attention:

1) Members please remember to bring your card with you each week.  We'll be checking the accuracy of our contact information with you in the coming weeks.  If you haven't received your card yet, we probably have it at the front table, come and get it!

 

2) If you aren't a member, now's a very, very good time to consider it, and I'd like to tell you why.  When you join as a member, you don't pay to get in that night.  Every subsequent night you save $2 on admission.  And as an extra bonus, you get in free to our Christmas Party!  (Non-members pay $10)  That means if you join this week and come every Sunday until the Christmas Party (December 12th!) then you would be saving $19!

 

If you're a student, in the military or at least 55 years of age your membership only costs $15!  That means it can pay for itself before it's even 2011, and it lasts a year from the date you sign up!  For everyone else, that same membership is only $25, so now is still a great time to let your membership save you 92% of its cost before 2011!

 

Finally, remember our new format:

6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Intermediate/Advanced Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Rotating Taster Class (basement)
8:00 - 10:00 Dance!!

 

The Int/Adv East Coast and Taster classes progressive to ensure challenging material without repeats for you!

 

THIS WEEK

Saturday you have an awesome opportunity to get some extra dancing in:  Old Town Ballroom is having a swing dance from 8-11 PM with several special out of town guests, including Lindy Hop Champions Nick Williams and Nina Gilkensen.  Cost is only $5 so come out and get your dancing on!

 

BIG EVENTS

December 12th is our Christmas Party!  As a special gift to our members, you get in free!  Pivot Point will be providing the live music from 7-10 PM!  So get in the holiday mood and come out for a great night of dancing.  Also feel free to bring a snack to make the night extra festive!  Door prizes will be given away so don't miss out....

 

December 31st we're giving you the best chance to swing in the New Year!  We'll be at Harry's from 9 PM until it's 2011 dancing it up!  Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks.  In the meanwhile, we're looking for volunteers to help make the event a success.  Respond to this email if you're interested!

 

SUNDAY CLASSES
Remember we've adjusted the format but still have an awesome lineup of dance learning for you to take part in:
 
November we encourage you to dance off some stuffing preemptively with the original swing dance, Lindy Hop!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Lindy Hop
 
December we have a special holiday treat:  West Coast Swing with Harry Reese!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 West Coast Swing
 
January we're going to kick things up a notch with Partner Charleston!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Partner Charleston

 

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, and a rotating taster class at 8:30 PM.  This month is social variations!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Tuesday nights - Lindy Hop Tuesdays!  Old Town Ballroom plays host to Lindy Hop classes every week at 7:30 PM.  One hour of precious knowledge is only $5
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country
 
December 10-12 in Atlanta, GA is Swing and Soul!
http://www.swingandsoul.com/
 
January 14-16 in Austin, TX is Lone Star Championships!
http://www.lonestarchampionships.com/index.php
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7dP7dhzwpg

 

OTHER DANCES

Hey gang, if you're interested in getting some extra special holiday dancing in, Harry and Amy are hosting a dance at the studio on Thanksgiving Day.  They'll have food at 6:30, followed by swing, salsa, and a little bit of other dancing at 8 PM.  It's free to all comers, so spread the word and have a wonderful holiday.

 

 

That's all for now dancers.  Don't forget to come out for those classes, your teachers have been working extra hard this month to get you moving!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President