WSDS Weekly 9/19/13

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like Us on Facebook Wichita Swing Dance Weekly This Month's Classes: *Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 *Intermediate Lindy Hop  6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 9/1 to take this class. Next Month's Classes: *Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 *Partner Charleston Hop 6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 10/1 to take this class. This Month at Swingin' Sunday:  9/1 - Dance Card Sunday 9/15 - SOUL NIGHT featuring a Soul Train Contest! 9/29 - Birthday Jam Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way to do it than by traveling to some regional events! 'Tis the season for dancing in the Midwest. Check it out: Cowtown Jamborama in Omaha, NE September 19-22 Southern Fried Swing in Greenwood, AK, September 27-29 Sweepin Swing in Tulsa, OK, October 11-13 All Follow's Eve in Fort Worth, TX November 1-3 Nevermore Jazz Ball in St. Louis, Missouri November 7-10 The Funny Section: When You Drive to the City of your Favorite Exchange: From  whatwouldwecallswinfdance.tumblr.com SOUL NIGHT: SUCCESS! Thank you very much to all you fun-lovin' folks who came out to SOUL NIGHT on Sunday! What a blast! I add my personal compliments to everyone who participated in our Soul Train Line, which was my favorite part of the night. We've got to make it a permanent feature of future SOUL NIGHTS!  First ever WSDS Soul Train Line  - click for video We'll post plenty of photos on Facebook soon, but in the meantime, here's a sample of the fun times: Thanks again to everyone who came out! Nouveau Quintette to Play at Swingin' Sunday Oct 6 Local jazz band Nouveau Quintette, along with a special guest vocalist, will be playing for the WSDS on Sunday, Oct. 6th. Mark your calendars now! This will be the first time we have a live band since moving to our new venue in January. The band will play from 7-10, so keep in mind that we won't have 7:30 classes that night. Also, admission that night will be $6 (members) $8 (non-members) to help pay the band. Check out their sound in this demo recording; it'll have you tappin' your toes! Editor's Note: Why You Should Travel to Swing In Wichita, we're lucky to have a Swing scene that allows us to dance at least twice a week for under $10. We have a nice assortment of teachers, venues, and DJs. In fact, the Wichita Swing scene is my favorite thing about living here! But, at least 4 times each year, I hit the road for a 4+ hour drive to go swing dance somewhere else. And if you love to swing, you really should too. Like Wichita's Sunflower Swing, our neighboring regional communities in Houston, Dallas, Denver, Omaha, Tulsa, and Arkansas all have their big yearly events. They bring in top-notch instructors, the best DJs from the Midwest, and they host huge dances in gorgeous ballrooms. They hold contests and award awesome prizes. So, it's worth the trip just for all of that. But, beyond all the glamorous trappings of weekend-long events, there's a special community that exists among traveling swing dancers. There's a vibe of happy reunion at each one of these weekends as long-distance friends catch up and rekindle dance partnerships. There's an almost bizarre sense of a home away from home, a self-contained atmosphere that moves from city to city with the travelers. Being a part of that community is something unlike anything else I've experienced, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Fall is the easiest season for Midwest regional events, so don't miss your chance to jump in this year! This weekend is the Cowtown Jamborama in Omaha. Next weekend is Southern Fried Swing in Greenwood, Arkansas. Sweepin' Swing is the 2nd weekend of October in Tulsa. November will bring us All Follow's Eve in Dallas and the Nevermore Jazz Ball in St. Louis. Pick an event and GO! I'll see you out there :-) Got thoughts? Email me. Chelsea Rothschild Good to know: If you enroll in either Beginning Lindy Hop OR Partner Charleston next month, your class cost (20$ for members, $30 for non-members) will include your admission on Oct 6th, when we'll have live music! For those not enrolled in a class, admission for the evening will be $6/$8.  Steals and Deals: WSDS members get discounted prices for monthly classes and admission. Check out our website for details! More Swing Dancing in Wichita: If you want to take your swing dancing to the next level, check out the Lindy Bombers! This local dance club has been meeting every Monday evening for years, working on swing dance vocabulary, technique, and musicality. The Lindy Bombers can also put you in touch with the Shiny Stockings and Five Moes Named Guy, Wichita's solo-jazz troupes. And, if you're REALLY motivated, the Lindy Bombers are also your gateway to Hot Rhythm Revival, Wichita's competitive swing dancing team. There are lots of options out there, come check them out! Video of the Week: Cowtown Jamborama is this weekend in Omaha! Check out this video of last year's Jack & Jill competition at the event. See you next week!