WSDS Weekly 4.13.14

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like Us on Facebook Wichita Swing Dance Weekly This Month's Classes: *Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 *Blues 6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 4/6 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 4/6 to take this class. This Month at Swingin' Sunday:  3/9 - Same Gender Dance Competition 3/30 - SOUL NIGHT 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. SUNFLOWER SWING in WICHITA,  April 25-27 Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa, OK, May 15-19 Dallas Lindy Workshop in Dallas, TX, June 30-May1 KC Stomp in Kansas City, MO, July 11-13 The Funny Section: When it's too late to get your own Sunflower Swing t-shirt: April Classes & Events Good morning dancers! Although Sunflower Swing is FAST approaching, there's still plenty of dancing to be had before the event. Of course there's Swingin' Sunday tonight, then this Wednesday we'll be dancing at the Wright Brothers, and NEXT Sunday is our Slow Jamz night to give all your Blues students a chance to try it on the social floor. Here's this month's flyer for a quick reference: TWO Weeks til Suflower Swing! T-SHIRTS ARE IN! And boy, are they sweet. If you keep an eye out, I'd wager you'll spot a couple of our mot enthusiastic event organizers wearing theirs tonight! If you end up kicking yourself for not ordering one, there is a single ray of hope: We have two unclaimed mediums, and an unclaimed large. Snap yours up by paying at the front desk tonight! The website has been updated with detailed class information. You ought to check it out, becuase we are trying something new and different for classes this year. Workshop attendees will be able to choose 3 electives from an enticing menu of choices for Saturday afternoon. Then, on Sunday, everyone will take a pre-determined schedule of classes in "crews." Each crew will take at least 1 section of class with each OTHER crew, so there will be a lot of opportunity to mix with our out-of-town guests. This also means we'll be dispensing with the oft-flawed audition process that can ruin an event for even a seasoned dancer. Did I mention that the crews have simply FABULOUS names? Check these out: The Whackadoo Wallabies The Preposterous Platypi The Loquacious Lynxes The Outrageous Okapi The Mischevious Mongeese Take a look at the funny section to get to know these mascots. And, to complete the weekend experience for each crew: There will be a special project on Sunday. I can't reveal too much here, but it WILL be fun and there WILL be a reward at stake! Good to know: We are still looking for HOSTS and VOLUNTEERS for Sunflower Swing! If you have any capacity for hosting out-of-town dancers, or any ability to help us out at the event, please Email us! 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: So, solo Blues dancing is a thing. Watch the delightful Ksenia Parkhatskaya in an impromptu demonstration in this  video. (Give it a minute - she takes some time to find her groove. It's worth the wait.) See you next week!