Sunday, August 31, 2014

WSDS Weekly 8.31.14


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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

Classes in August:

*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:

"Flocking" to SOUL NIGHT:

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Register for September Classes TONIGHT

Good morning, dancers! The final Sunday of August is upon us, which can only mean one thing: It's time to register for September classes! Don't forget to sign up for Beginning Charleston with Bonny and Isaiah, or Intermediate Swing  with Evan, Chelsea, Nick, Amanda, Megan, and possibly more! Our instructors are extra excited to bring you September's material, so don't miss out!

Members can register for the whole month for $20, which covers classes and social dancing on every Sunday. Non-members can get the same coverage for $30.

Announcement
Interested in taking the Intermediate Swing class, but hesitant to commit for the whole month? We have a new policy regarding registration for this class! Students MAY "drop in" to the Intermediate class sporadically. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for non-members. It's a little bit more cost/class than registering for the whole month. But, if you're only available once or twice a month, this option is perfect for you. Please note that this policy does not apply to the Beginning class, and we do ask that you complete some Beginning lessons before registering or dropping in to intermediate.

SOUL NIGHT TONIGHT


soul train
Thats right folks, SOUL NIGHT HAS ARRIVED! If you've never been to this event before, you are in for a very pleasant surprise! Tonight's music will be a departure from our usual assortment of jazz, jump blues, and rock'n'roll. Tonight's music will be SOUL, baby! That means all your faves from Stax, Motown, and Atlantic Records. Think Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, and many more.

Swing dancing and Soul music make a delightful combination that you're sure to find irresistable! The dance starts at 8pm after a brief intro-to-Swing class at 7:30. Be there.

Reminder: No Series Classes Tonight


Remember, there are no 6:30 classes this evening. Instead, we'll be holding our Membership Meeting on the second floor of the studio.
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:

The delicious combination of Swing and Soul spawned an entire event of that theme, aptly titled Swing&Soul. Check out a performance from Swing&Soul 2007 with this routine

See you next week!


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