Thursday, March 24, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Great crowd last week once again.  If you aren't dancing with us, you're missing out.  Sunflower Swing registration is open, and the price goes us in April.  That makes this Sunday your last chance to register in person at the cheapest price!!!!  Remember you have to register in person to get your WSDS member discount, and that you can always register online at www.sunflowerswing.com
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday is our Birthday Jam!  If you were born in March this is your chance to celebrate with us.  It's also the last week of the Lindy Hop class in the basement, check out the Sunday Classes section below to see what is coming up soon....
 
Thursday the 31st is our Dollar Dance!  We'll be in the basement of the studio and for just $1 you can come dance to DJ'd swing music from 7-9 PM.  Come support a cheap cheap chance to dance in the middle of the week!
 
BIG EVENTS
April 10 is SOUL NIGHT!  We'll be getting down all night with our friends from STAX and Motown, come join the fun!
 
July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
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
 
April we have something new for you, Collegiate Shag!
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 Collegiate Shag
 
May we mix things up with West Coast Swing!  Taught by Swing Dance Hall of Fame member, 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
 
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
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 Big Apple
 
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 open floor practice!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
 
OTHER DANCES
April 17th is a big Swingin' Sunday!  We're having our quarterly membership meeting, and we're having a dance contest!  Prizes will be awarded and it will be free to enter.  Mark it on your calendar, we'd love to see all of you there!
 
 
That'll do it for this week.  There's a lot on the horizon for this spring, so you'd better get in dancing shape now.....
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

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