Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  If you missed Ronnie Choy last week you really missed out, we had a great crowd.  But don't worry, we have another great night of dancing planned for you this week.  I also want to remind you that Sunflower Swing passes are available for purchase!  You can get a full weekend of classes and dances, or just purchase admission to all the evenings of dancing!  Just a reminder we'll be featuring the Grand Marquis from Kansas City and Pivot Point from right here in Wichita to keep you dancing to live music! 

 

THIS WEEK

Not only can you dance Sunday night, but we have two bonus chances for you to dance, and at unbelievably low prices!

 

Thursday you can jaunt on down to the studio and dance from 7-9 PM in the basement for just $1!!!!!

 

Saturday the 28th we'll be at the Old Farmer's Market to kick off Memorial Day Weekend with live music from the DanceKatz from 10 AM to Noon.  Plus it's FREE!!!!  That's right, FREE dancing to a live band, so get out of bed and get down there, it's going to be a good time.

 

RIVERFEST

Yes indeed everyone, Riverfest is coming up and we wanted to draw your attention to some chances to dance......

Remember that details for all things Riverfest are available at www.wichitariverfest.com, and as always your button is your admission....

 

We'll be getting together to promote the club at each of these two performances, so come ready to spread the word about the best swing club in town and wear your WSDS shirts!  Here they are:

 

Wednesday June 8th the Swing Daddies are playing from 7:15 - 8:45 PM at the Waterwalk Pavilion

Thursday June 9th Made From Scratch is playing from 6 - 8:45 PM at the Star Floating Stage

 

We really hope you'll come out and dance with us to some of our favorite local bands as well as let the rest of Wichita know what they're missing!

 

BIG EVENTS

June 26th is the return of SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!

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

 

July we're going back to Cali and bringing you the Balboa!  Friend of happy feet everywhere this close partner dance will let you get down when the tempo picks up!

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 Balboa

 

August we'll calm things back down with a down home dose of the Blues for you....

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 Blues

 

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

Another of our fabulous instructors for Sunflower Swing, check out Jason Zabinski in this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s1Q23yTalY

 

That's all for now everybody, don't forget to register for Sunflower Swing!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President