Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  A little early with the email this week to remind you that TOMORROW IS THE DOLLAR DANCE!!!  Yes, tomorrow (Thursday) in the basement at Harry's from 7-9 PM we'll have DJ'd music for just $1!
 
It's also one last chance to get registered for Sunflower Swing before the prices go up on May 1st!
 
BIG EVENTS
May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!
 
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
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  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
 
 
That's it for now everyone.  Don't miss out on Sunflower Swing while the prices are low!
 
See you THURSDAY!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

Friday, April 22, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  April is wrapping up but we have a little more dancing to squeeze in before it's gone! 
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday is our April Birthday Jam!  So come out and help everyone celebrate!  It's also another chance to register for Sunflower Swing for just $60 if you're a WSDS member!
 
Thursday is the dollar dance!  That's right, dancing in the middle of the week for just a buck.  We'll be in the studio basement from 7-9 PM with DJ'd swing music.  Come and join us!
 
BIG EVENTS
May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!
 
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
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  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
Check out Sunflower Swing 2011 Instructor Jenna Stworzyjanek in this clip.  Funny name, seriously good dancing....
 
That'll do it for now everyone.  Have a great Easter and hopefully you'll come cap off the day with some dancing!
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

Friday, April 15, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  April continues and so do the great reasons to come out and dance!
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday oh Sunday, let's count the reasons to go:
1) It's the membership meeting!  At 7 PM in the basement we'll get together to discuss the past 3 months and the three to come....
2) We're having a dance contest!  It'll be free to enter and we'll have prizes!
3) Sunflower Swing registration is open!  That's right, you can get your spot secured now before the price goes up in May!  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com
 
BIG EVENTS
May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!
 
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
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  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
We have some Balboa classes coming at Sunflower Swing, here's a peek at the man who'll be teaching them...
 
OTHER DANCES
April 28th The Dollar Dance is back!  From 7-9 we'll be down in the studio basement to dance our mid-week cares away for just a buck!  We had a great crowd last time and are hoping for an even bigger one this time around....
 
That's it for now, the coming weeks might include Old Farmer's Market news, Riverfestival news, and maybe even more to get excited about.  For now though, we hope you'll get registered for Sunflower Swing and get ready for the dance contest!
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

Friday, April 8, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We're off to a good start for April and a lot of fun is yet to come.  Check out the details below....
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday is SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!  That's right, our couple times a year party is hitting the studio once again.  Come out and get down to a little different style of music and have a great time!
 
Sunday is also yet another chance to register for Sunflower Swing!  The price goes up again in May so don't miss this deadline!
 
BIG EVENTS
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
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbE2L1ZL8Q
 
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's it for now, look for more in the coming weeks about the next Dollar Dance, Riverfestival, Old Farmer's Market, and possibly even more!
 
See you Sunday
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

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