Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Wichita Swing Dance Society

....and here's part 2:
 
THIS WEEK
Thursday is the dollar dance at the studio!  That means DJ'd swing music in the studio basement from 7-9 PM.  Come out and join the fun, and remember to bring a potluck snack to share!
 
Friday the Two Man Gentlemen Band plays at the Shamrock (1724 W Douglas) from 10 PM to 1 AM.  Cover is $5, check them out here to get a preview:  http://www.thetwogentlemen.com/music/
 
Sunday we ARE dancing, so come out and work up a sweat!  It's a dance card Sunday, which means door prizes are on the line.  Plus the balboa classes begin!
 
LIVE BANDS
July 16 come out and see the Grand Marquis from Kansas City!  They'll be swinging the studio starting at 8 PM!  Plus there'll be other festivities for Sunflower Swing that evening.  All of it can be yours for just $10 at the door, or head to www.sunflowerswing.com to get a pass....
 
July 17 come back to the studio to see Pivot Point!  This is their third time playing for us and it's bound to be the best yet.  Music starts at 7 PM, $8 for everybody.
 
August 21st the Benders the Benders the Benders are coming to the studio!  Come see this high energy band and let your feet thank you later....
 
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 Seattle, 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
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 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 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
 
OTHER CLASSES
Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for all levels from 7:30 - 9:30.  Beg/Int/Adv classes at 7:30, taster at 8:30.  This months taster is the contraption!  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details!
 
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 
Some awesome dancers doing their thing...
 
OTHER DANCES
Thursday nights Harry's is now the place to dance!  Every Thursday there'll be dancing at 7 PM.  If you're a member of the Harry Reese Dance Studio, it's just $1.  What's with this membership?  Check it out here:  http://www.harrysdance.com/index_files/Page429.htm
 
That's it for now, don't forget to sign up for Sunflower Swing this Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President
 

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