Friday, February 25, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Here's what's up with your dance news this week!
 
BIG EVENTS
July 15-17, 2011 is Sunflower Swing!  We're very close to announcing our band lineup for the weekend, and it's going to be great!  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com to keep up with the details!
 
LIVE BANDS
Friday March 11th the Glenn Miller Orchestra is playing at the Orpheum.  Details here:
 
Sunday March 13th the Swing Daddies are coming to play for you!  It'll be high energy and high fun.  Don't miss out....
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
February we want you to join in the fun each week when we do the Shim Sham!
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 Shim Sham
 
March we're bringing back the original, 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
 
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 Team Tryout Prep Class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
In addition to that, we're having auditions for our competitive team Monday, March 7th.  Open to all who are interested, check out www.lindybombers.com
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
March 3-6 in Des Moines, IA is Heartland Swing Festival!
http://www.heartlandswingfestival.com/
 
March 10-13 in Houston, TX is Lindyfest!
http://www.lindyfest.hsds.org/
 
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers, quick update for you.  Ivan Rossiter has left the hospital and been moved to a rehabilitation facility.  This is tremendous news!  While he has a long road ahead of him for rehab, he is healing.  Thanks to everyone for your concern, here's hoping for a quick rehab!
 
Evan
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Friday, February 18, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Quick reminder to check us out online, either by website:
or facebook:
 
LIVE BANDS
Sunday March 13th the Swing Daddies are coming to play for you!  It'll be high energy and high fun.  Don't miss out....
 
BIG EVENTS
July 15-17, 2011 is Sunflower Swing!  We're very close to announcing our band lineup for the weekend, and it's going to be great!  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com to keep up with the details!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
February we want you to join in the fun each week when we do the Shim Sham!
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 Shim Sham
 
March we're bringing back the original, 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
 
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 Team Tryout Prep Class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
In addition to that, we're having auditions for our competitive team Monday, March 7th.  Open to all who are interested, check out www.lindybombers.com
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
March 3-6 in Des Moines, IA is Heartland Swing Festival!
http://www.heartlandswingfestival.com/
 
March 10-13 in Houston, TX is Lindyfest!
http://www.lindyfest.hsds.org/
 
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
 
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers, hope you are all having a good day.  I'm emailing to let you know one of our long time members, Ivan Rossiter, suffered a serious accident yesterday.  He sustained multiple injuries and is currently receiving medical care.  Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
 
Evan
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Friday, February 11, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello swing dancers!  We're back this week!  After a rare one week hiatus we are back this week and we are bringing you some awesome dancing.  A few quick notes for you:
 
1) Saturday is a fundraiser to send the Lindy Bombers to Iowa!  We're teaching the Big Apple from 1-4 PM at Harry's!  If you like the Shim Sham you'll love the Big Apple.  The entire thing is $15, and yes, we'll cover the whole Big Apple.  Check out the video clip of the week to see what I'm talking about....
 
2) Sunday not only are we back, but it's a dance card Sunday!
 
3) We're working to revamp our online presence, don't miss out.
 
Now for the rest of the email:
 
BIG EVENTS
July 15-17, 2011 is Sunflower Swing!  It's going to be a great party, bigger and better than last year.  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com to keep up with details!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
February we want you to join in the fun each week when we do the Shim Sham!
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 Shim Sham
 
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 Team Tryout Prep Class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
In addition to that, we're having auditions for our competitive team Monday, March 7th.  Open to all who are interested, check out www.lindybombers.com
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
March 3-6 in Des Moines, IA is Heartland Swing Festival!
http://www.heartlandswingfestival.com/
 
March 10-13 in Houston, TX is Lindyfest!
http://www.lindyfest.hsds.org/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
 
That'll do it for now, here's a quick review of the special announcements:
 
1) Saturday is a fundraiser to send the Lindy Bombers to Iowa!  We're teaching the Big Apple from 1-4 PM at Harry's!  If you like the Shim Sham you'll love the Big Apple.  The entire thing is $15, and yes, we'll cover the whole Big Apple.  Check out the video clip of the week to see what I'm talking about....
 
2) Sunday not only are we back, but it's a dance card Sunday!
 
3) We're working to revamp our online presence, don't miss out.
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  A few quick announcements for you:
 
1) THERE WILL BE NO SWINGIN' SUNDAYS THIS WEEK ON ACCOUNT OF THE GAME.  I REPEAT, NO DANCING ON FEBRUARY 6TH
 
2) We're working to improve our online presence, and we want you to be part of it!  Check out our website:
And check out our new facebook page:
 
3) Wichita is being represted at the heartland swing festival this March by the Lindy Bombers.  We'll be competing in multiple contests as a team, couples, and individuals.  We could use your help to get there and we're willing to give you something in return:
 
Saturday February 12 at Harry's from 1-4 PM we're teaching the Big Apple!  For just $15 you can learn a solo jazz routine we love, and have a ton of fun!  It's a fundraiser to help send us to Iowa, so please show your support while you learn a new dance!
 
4) Thanks to everyone who voted for our representatives in the Miss Heartland Pinup Contest!  One of our representatives, Chelsea Rothschild, made the final 12!  Wish her luck as she goes on to attempt to win the inaugural Miss Heartland crown!
 
 
Aside from those important notes, we have a few other things worthy of your attention this week:
 
BIG EVENTS
July 15-17, 2011 is Sunflower Swing!  It's going to be a great party, bigger and better than last year.  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com to keep up with details!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
February we want you to join in the fun each week when we do the Shim Sham!
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 Shim Sham
 
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 Team Tryout Prep Class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
In addition to that, we're having auditions for our competitive team Monday, March 7th.  Open to all who are interested, check out www.lindybombers.com
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
February 4-6 in Kansas City is Everything is Jumpin'!
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
March 3-6 in Des Moines, IA is Heartland Swing Festival!
http://www.heartlandswingfestival.com/
 
March 10-13 in Houston, TX is Lindyfest!
http://www.lindyfest.hsds.org/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
 
That'll do it for now everyone.  Here's a quick reminder of the announcements from the beginning:
 
1) No dance Sunday, enjoy the game.
 
2) Check these links out or live to regret it:
 
3) Lindy Bombers are going to HSF in Iowa this March to make you look good.  Come learn the Big Apple at their fundraiser workshop Feb 12, Harry's, 1-4 PM, $15
 
4) Chelsea Rothschild is a pinup finalist, thanks to all who voted!
 
See you (a week from) Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
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