Sunday, November 30, 2014

November 30th Newsletter

 
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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

Blues and Beyond 6:30-7:30 Taught by Megan and John

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Taught by Evan and Chelsea

Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by Brandon and Ava

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Beginning Lindy
6:30-7:30

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30

Intro To Swing 7:30-8:00

Upcoming Events:


We will have our November Birthday Jam on Sunday, November 30th. If your birthday is in November, don't miss it!

A special steals class will also be given at 6:30 on Nov 30th.  I am sure that you have seen John and Isaiah jump in and steal partners from each other. They are most certainly fun to watch. You can learn some of their moves. The price will be $6 for non members and $4 for members. 

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:

Austin Lindy Exchange in Austin, TX, November 21-23

Homework
Watch this and try and steal a move or two. Julie Brown and Shawn Hershey have great solo movement to compliment their partnered dancing. It is as if they are having a conversation, listening and speaking in turn. These kind of dances are the best kind of dances.

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Steals class instructors
Favorite music

This week's song is Billie's Blues by Billie Holliday. Not all blues need to be slow. This one has a nice relaxed swing to it. 

This month's music brought to you by...


11/2- Evan

11/9-  Chelsea

11/16 - Sonya

11/23-Evan

11/30- Megan

Dancing Around Town

 Nov 1st- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. Blue Eyed Soul. $10

Nov 8th- Great Plains Nature Center. Live band and vintage cars. 2-3:30. Free

Nov 19th-The Wright Brothers. 6-9pm
Free

Nov 22nd- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. The Benders. $10

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Check out this vintage clip. I love seeing the faces of the musicians that we dance to. This here is Billie Holliday. Louis Armstrong even makes an appearance with his trumpet.  

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Extra Extra, read all about it!
We are having a contest. Each time that you attend an intermediate or beginning 6:30 class, your name will be entered into to win a prize. So start coming to class and make sure the front desk logs you in! Prizes will be given at the Christmas Party.

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks


 

Sunday, November 23, 2014

WSDS Weekly Nov 23rd

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

Blues and Beyond 6:30-7:30 Taught by Megan and John

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Taught by Evan and Chelsea

Intro to Swing        7:30-8:00 Taught by Brandon and Ava

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Beginning Lindy
6:30-7:30

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30

Intro To Swing 7:30-8:00

Upcoming Events:


We will have our November Birthday Jam on Sunday, November 30th. If your birthday is in November, don't miss it!

A special steals class will also be given at  6:30 on Nov 30th.  I am sure that you have seen John and Isaiah jump in and steal partners from each other. They are most certainly fun to watch. You can learn some of their moves. The price will be $6 for non members and $4 for members. 

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:

Austin Lindy Exchange in Austin, TX, November 21-23

Rock Chalk Swing in Lawrence KS, Feb 27-March 1st.  I will be selling this one hard. They have great instructors and it is sooooo close. I saw that we caravan up there!

Homework
Watch this and try and steal a move or two. Damon Stone and Heidi Fite are world renowned dance instructors. I have had the pleasure to dance with Damon a few times and it was most certainly a treat. Where ever he goes, there is always a long line of ladies waiting to dance with him. If you want a long line of people waiting to dance with you, learn to move your body like these two.

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Favorite music

This week's song is Blues Boy Tune by BB King. Nearly twenty years ago I went to a msuic festival and got to see BB King play live. I was only 14 or so. I like to think that his bluesy tunes sank in that night and grew into a love for the music and dance many years later. 

This month's music brought to you by...


11/2- Evan

11/9-  Chelsea

11/16 - Sonya

11/23-Evan

11/30- Megan

Dancing Around Town

 Nov 1st- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. Blue Eyed Soul. $10

Nov 8th- Great Plains Nature Center. Live band and vintage cars. 2-3:30. Free

Nov 19th-The Wright Brothers. 6-9pm
Free

Nov 22nd- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. The Benders. $10

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

 Joe Demers has compiled a great number of clips and demos  of blues dancing. Check it out. 

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Extra Extra, read all about it!
We are having a contest. Each time that you attend an intermediate or beginning 6:30 class, your name will be entered into to win a prize. So start coming to class and make sure the front desk logs you in! Prizes will be given at the Christmas Party.

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks



Sunday, November 16, 2014

November 16th newsletter. Come out and dance tonight!

 
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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

Blues and Beyond 6:30-7:30 Taught by Megan and John

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30 Taught by Evan and Chelsea

Intro to Swing  7:30-8:00 Taught by Brandon and Ava

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Beginning Lindy
6:30-7:30

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30

Intro To Swing 7:30-8:00

Upcoming Events:


We will have our November Birthday Jam on Sunday, November 30th. If your birthday is in November, don't miss it!

A special steals class will also be given at 6:30 on Nov 30th.  I am sure that you have seen John and Isaiah jump in and steal partners from each other. They are most certainly fun to watch. You can learn some of their moves. The price will be $6 for non members and $4 for members. 

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:

Austin Lindy Exchange in Austin, TX, November 21-23

Rock Chalk Swing in Lawrence KS, Feb 27-March 1st.  I will be selling this one hard. They have great instructors and it is sooooo close. I saw that we caravan up there!

Homework
Watch this and try and steal a move or two. This This is a short clip that is well done. The video is down right pretty and easy on the eyes. Makes me want to dance right now. Only a few more hours to go until tonight!

Video


Favorite music

This week's song is My Serenade by Django Reinhardt. This song makes my heart flutter a bit. It is sweet and light. Perfect to dance to or to sit on the front porch in a rocking chair with a good book and some sweet tea. 

This month's music brought to you by...


11/2- Evan

11/9-  Chelsea

11/16 - Sonya

11/23-Evan

11/30- Megan

Dancing Around Town

 Nov 1st- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. Blue Eyed Soul. $10

Nov 8th- Great Plains Nature Center. Live band and vintage cars. 2-3:30. Free

Nov 19th-The Wright Brothers. 6-9pm
Free

Nov 22nd- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. The Benders. $10

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Check out this vintage clip.  Django Reinhardt has insprired countless musicians with the way he played jazz. What is amazing is that all of the lead guitar that you hear, he plays with only two fingers. Due to a fire, he lost the ability to use his bottom two fingers. You can see him at work here. Enjoy, I know that I sure did.  

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Extra Extra, read all about it!
We are having a contest. Each time that you attend an intermediate or beginning 6:30 class, your name will be entered into to win a prize. So start coming to class and make sure the front desk logs you in! Prizes will be given at the Christmas Party.

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks


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Sunday, November 9, 2014

November 9th Newsletter

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

Blues and Beyond 6:30-7:30 Taught by Megan and John

Intermediate Lindy Hop6:30-7:30 Taught by Evan and Chelsea

Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by Brandon and Ava

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Beginning Lindy
6:30-7:30

Intermediate Lindy Hop 6:30-7:30

Intro To Swing 7:30-8:00

Upcoming Events:


We will have our November Birthday Jam on Sunday, November 30th. If your birthday is in November, don't miss it!

A special steals class will also be given at 6:30 on Nov 30th.  I am sure that you have seen John and Isaiah jump in and steal partners from each other. They are most certainly fun to watch. You can learn some of their moves. The price will be $6 for non members and $4 for members. 

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:

Austin Lindy Exchange in Austin, TX, November 21-23

Homework
Watch this and try and steal a move or two. This choreography by Joe and Nelle is different but has a fun and suspenseful energy.

Video


Favorite music

This week's song is E Flat Blues by Fats Waller. A nice and slow tune that gives you a lot of room to play. 

This month's music brought to you by...


11/2- Evan

11/9-  Chelsea

11/16 - Sonya

11/23-Evan

11/30- Megan

Dancing Around Town

 Nov 1st- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. Blue Eyed Soul. $10

Nov 8th- Great Plains Nature Center. Live band and vintage cars. 2-3:30. Free

Nov 19th-The Wright Brothers. 6-9pm
Free

Nov 22nd- Dancing in Paradise. 8pm. The Benders. $10

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Check out this vintage clip. Fats Waller was a fabulous entertainer. Parts of this song make me chuckle. 

Video
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Extra Extra, read all about it!
We are having a contest. Each time that you attend an intermediate or beginning 6:30 class, your name will be entered into to win a prize. So start coming to class and make sure the front desk logs you in! Prizes will be given at the Christmas Party.

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks


Saturday, November 1, 2014

Nov 1st Newsletter

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Homework
Watch this and try and steal a move or two. The dancers, Micheal Seguin and Ann Mony, are doing a bluesy slow dance. As you will find, their humor comes out through their dancing.

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