Friday, May 13, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We have some important news for you.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to make an adjustment to our instructor lineup for Sunflower Swing.  We will now have Mike Faltesek gracing us with his presence.  That makes the following our instructors:
 
Mike Faltesek from Seattle, WA
Delilah Williams from Denver, CO
Jason Zabinski from Minneapolis, MN
Jenna Stworzyjanek from Chicago, IL
 
That's a lot of talent all converging on Wichita, don't miss out on your chance to take advantage of it.  For those that aren't into lessons, we have three nights of dancing, including the following Live Bands!
 
Grand Marquis from Kansas City
Pivot Point from Wichita
 
Needless to say, it's going be a great weekend July 15-17, and we'd love for you to be part of it!  Check out details at www.sunflowerswing.com and register at Swingin' Sundays or online!
 
THIS WEEK
Sunday marks the return of Ronnie Choy to the dance studio!  Come on out but be sure to bring a towel, because you're going to work up a sweat dancing!
 
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
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.  May is Line Charleston and Shim Sham!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
LIVE BANDS
Saturday, May 28th is the Let Freedom Swing dance at the Old Farmer's Market.  The DanceKatz will be playing from 10 AM until Noon, come enjoy the market and some live music to start your Saturday!
 
OTHER DANCES
Thursday, May 26th is the Dollar Dance!  From 7-9 PM in the studio basement we'll be dancing to DJ'd music, and all for $1!
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
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
In case you don't remember Mike Faltesek from the last time he was here, this is a clip of him on the social dance floor:
 
That's it for now everybody, get signed up for Sunflower Swing while there is still room!
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
 

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