WSDS Weekly 2.9.14

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like Us on Facebook Wichita Swing Dance Weekly This Month's Classes: *Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 *Collegiate Shag 6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 2/2 to take this class. Next 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 3/2 to take this class. This Month at Swingin' Sunday:  2/2 - Dance Card Sunday 2/16 - Classy dress night 2/23 - Strictly Competition. Birthday Jam Travel Opportunities: Believe it or not, it's that time again! Spring is coming up, and with it, a bevy of opportunities for dance events in the Midwest. Heartland Swing Festival in Des Moines, IA, Feb 28- March 2 Hawkeye Swing Festival in Iowa City, IA, March 4-6 SUNFLOWER SWING in WICHITA,  April 25-27 Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa, OK, May 15-19 Dallas Lindy Workshop in Dallas, TX, June 30-May1 The Funny Section: When you realize you're clapping off-beat during a show: Upcoming Events in February Good morning dancers! February promises to be a fun month of dancing! Check out our upcoming events: Feb 16th - Celebrate Valentine's Day late by dressing up for Classy Dress Night! Feb 19th - Dance Night at the Wright Bros Feb 23rd - Strictly Lindy Competition*, Birthday Jam for February babies.   *Never done a Strictly competition before? There's nothing to it! Simply ask your favorite partner to enter with you, show up, and strut your stuff! Unlike a Jack & Jill, you won't rotate partners during the competition, so don't be scared! Come on out and give it a try! Sunflower Swing Update Sunflower Swing is less than three months away! We are so excited for our lineup of instructors that we've put together a little promotional video to get the word out: Feel free to share this video with anyone who might be interested in our event! Meanwhile, don't forget to head on over to the registration page on sunflowerswing.com and get your weekend pass. You can also register at the front desk on any Sunday between now and the event. Sunflower Swing will be happening RIGHT HERE IN WICHITA from Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2014. We will bring in instructors Laura Glaess and Mike Roberts from Texas, and Shauna Marble and Mark Godwin from Colorado. They'll be here for THREE dances and TWO FULL DAYS of workshops. You don't want to miss it!       Good to know: Planning to register for Sunflower Swing? You can register for a reduced price is you volunteer during the event.  Email us for details! We Need YOU: The WSDS is looking for volunteers to help us manage Sunday nights! If you've been dancing with us for a while, and would like a chance to give something back to the scene, please email us and let us know! We will really appreciate your help. There might even be a hug in it for you. 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: Still thinking about Sister Kate  See you next week!