| *Beginning Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 *Intermediate Swing 6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 8/3 to take this class
Classes in September: | | *Beginning 6:30-7:30 *Intermediate 6:30-7:30 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 *Students must register by 9/7 to take this class. | ![]() | | Swing Through the Month of August: | | 8/2 - Dance Card Sunday 8/7 - Dance Night at Spangles 8/17 - Dance Night at the Wright Brothers
8/27 - Outdoor Dance in Warren Square 8/31 - Soul Night with Soul Train, and Memership Meeting | | Travel Opportunities: | | There are still plenty of events to travel to before the winter slump! Check out: Cowtown Jamborama in Omaha, NE, September 11-14 Sundance Swingout in Ft. Worth, TX, October 17-19 | The Funny Section: | My reaction every time someone new joins the WSDS:  | | | | | | The Perks of Being a Member Good afternoon, dancers! It's a bit of a slow news day; the perfect opportunity to review how membership works in the Wichita Swing Dance Society and why it's such a great idea.
Just look how happy those silhouettes are! They're MEMBERS!
A WSDS membership costs $25 ($15 if you're a student, in the military, or senior citizen) and lasts for a whole year. Members get Swingin' Sunday admission for $4, instead of $6, and they can take monthly classes for $20, instead of $30. So, if you're a regular attendee of Swingin' Sunday, it doesn't take long for the membership to pay for itself! You also get an official membership card, enabling you to refer to yourself as a "card carrying Swing dancer,:" which is pretty cool.
You can purchase a membership at the front desk on any Sunday night, and as an added bonus, you get in free the night you join! If you've been dropping in consistently for several months, or if you've recently caught the dance bug, you should definitely consider becoming a member! | | Ask a Newbie to Dance Tonight Attention WSDS Members! We have noticed an unusually large wave of new dancers hitting the floor in the past few weeks. They've been brave enough to step into our scene, now it's up to us to keep them coming! Take a look at this evening's East Coast students, make a mental note, and be sure to ask these nice people for a dance or two later on.  Not sure who these people are? Ask 'em to dance and find out!
Reaching out to "dance babies" is a crucial part of keeping the WSDS alive, and as a bonus, it's totally FUN. | | August Announcements NEW CLASS FORMAT ON SUNDAY NIGHTS! Remember, the new class format begins this month! If you missed the announcement in last month's newsletter, here's the bottom line: Our Beginning classes are going to include more variety. This month is Lindy Hop, but next month will be a different style, October will be yet another, and so on. Meanwhile, the Intermediate class will be more nuanced and blend the different styles together. If you're a new student, we hope to see you in Lindy Hop tonight! And if you're a pro, you should DEFINITELY check out the new Intermediate series this month. It will likely challenge you in new ways.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AUGUST 31:
Because August is a 5-Sunday month, we're holding a membership meeting on the last Sunday. Everyone is welcome.
SOUL NIGHT AUGUST 31:
You do NOT want to miss Swingin' Sunday on the 31st! We're having a long-overdue SOUL NIGHT, complete with a Soul Train. If you love Soul music (think Aretha Frankin, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Same Cooke. . .) or if you like to get your Westie on, this is going to be the best dance of your summer.
| | | | | | | | This Month's Music Brought to you By: | | | 8/3 - Chelsea 8/10 - Sonya 8/17 - Evan 8/24 - Chelsea 8/31 - Evan 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: | |
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