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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