WSDS weekly May 31st. Swinging Prom and Birthday Jam are tonight!

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like us on Facebook

Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes: Beginning Lindy Hop taught by Brandon and Megan Intermediate Lindy Hop taught by Evan and Amy  Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00  There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: Breaking out of Basics Upcoming Events: May 31st is the birthday jam and our very own Swinging Prom    Extra Extra! We want to hear what you think. If you have an idea let us know. Got a concern on your mind, lay it on us. We want your experience to be fun and worry free. Homework  Here is Chazz Young leading the Shim Sham at one of the many vintage swing dance festivals held around the world each year. For those not in the know, Chazz is the son of Frankie Manning, one of the founding fathers of the dance that we love so. Join us tonight and learn the Shim Sham at 6:30.  Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way than to hop in the car and find a weekend workshop.     Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 100 years of Jazz in Kansas City, June 18th-21st Lindy on the Rocks in Denver Co, July 30th-Aug 2nd. We may even have a group of dancers going to this. They have a long list of fantastic teachers and live bands. Favorite music This week's song is Stompin' st the Savoy by Chick Webb. Check out all of the vintage pictures that were complied to go with the song.  This month's music brought to you by... 5/3- Evan 5/10- Sean 5/17- Evan 5/24- Sonya 5/31- Megan Dancing Around Town May 20th                The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00 Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. Vintage Clips:  Check out these clips of Frankie Manning.  He passed away 6 years ago at the age of 96. He was still dancing and traveling the world to teach throughout his final years. He continues to he an inspiration to dancers around the world.    Have you wanted to get more involved in our swing dance community? If so, let Megan Pfeiffer know!

                                                                   

	See you next week! Find us at Care to Dance 1019 W Douglas Ave Wichita, Ks

WSDS Weekly May 24th. Dancing as usual is on tonight!

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like us on Facebook

Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes: Beginning Lindy Hop taught by Brandon and Megan Intermediate Lindy Hop taught by Evan and Amy  Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00  There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: Breaking out of Basics Upcoming Events: May 31st is the birthday jam and our very own Swinging Prom    Extra Extra! We want to hear what you think. If you have an idea let us know. Got a concern on your mind, lay it on us. We want your experience to be fun and worry free. Homework  Now this just looks like a whole lot of fun. I love to laugh and I laughed a lot watching this competition. I also have a good number of moves that I would like to steal. Enjoy.  Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way than to hop in the car and find a weekend workshop.     Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 100 years of Jazz in Kansas City, June 18th-21st Lindy on the Rocks in Denver Co, July 30th-Aug 2nd. We may even have a group of dancers going to this. They have a long list of fantastic teachers and live bands. Favorite music This week's song is a video of Charles Bradley singing The World (Is Going Up in Flames). He will be in Wichita with his fantastic backing band, the Extraordinaries. Catch his during Riverfest on June 4th around 8:30.  This month's music brought to you by... 5/3- Evan 5/10- Sean 5/17- Evan 5/24- Sonya 5/31- Megan Dancing Around Town May 20th                The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00 Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. Vintage Clips:  Eleanor Powell tap dances to some Boogie Woogie. Her style is fantastic! I especially love the crowd surfing at the end.    Have you wanted to get more involved in our swing dance community? If so, let Megan Pfeiffer know!

                                                                   

	See you next week! Find us at Care to Dance 1019 W Douglas Ave Wichita, Ks

WSDS Weekly May 17th

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like us on Facebook

Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes: Beginning Lindy Hop taught by Brandon and Megan Intermediate Lindy Hop taught by Evan and Amy  Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00  There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: To be determined.  Upcoming Events: May 31st is the birthday jam and our very own Swinging Prom    Extra Extra! We want to hear what you think. If you have an idea let us know. Got a concern on your mind, lay it on us. We want your experience to be fun and worry free. Homework  Annie Trudeau folks. She dances fast, she dances slow, she dances in the air. Boy does she fly well. Each year Annie's air steps get more intricate and complex. In this video, she is dancing with Max Pitruzzella. Jamin will be teaching with the ever so amazing Annie Trudeau in his home town of Tulsa, OK May 22nd-24th. Check out Greenwood Swingout for the details and make sure that you go!  Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way than to hop in the car and find a weekend workshop.   Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.  Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 100 years of Jazz in Kansas City, June 18th-21st Lindy on the Rocks in Denver Co, July 30th-Aug 2nd. We may even have a group of dancers going to this. They have a long list of fantastic teachers and live bands. Favorite music This week's song is one of my favorite B.B. King albums. He passed away earlier this week. I am happy that I was lucky enough to see him perform live.  Sit back, press play, and let the music fill your soul.  This month's music brought to you by... 5/3- Evan 5/10- Sean 5/17- Evan 5/24- Sonya 5/31- Megan Dancing Around Town May 20th                The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00 Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. Vintage Clips:  Here is half an hour of B.B. King performing, back in the 60s. He even talks about how Django Reinhardt and Benny Goodman inspired him.    Have you wanted to get more involved in our swing dance community? If so, let Megan Pfeiffer know!

                                                                   

	See you next week! Find us at Care to Dance 1019 W Douglas Ave Wichita, Ks

WSDS Weekly May 10th. Mothers get in FREE!

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like us on Facebook

Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes: Beginning Lindy Hop taught by Brandon and Megan Intermediate Lindy Hop taught by Evan and Amy  Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00  There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: To be determined.  Upcoming Events: May 10th- Mothers get in FREE!!! May 31st is the birthday jam and our very own Swinging Prom    Extra Extra! We want to hear what you think. If you have an idea let us know. Got a concern on your mind, lay it on us. We want your experience to be fun and worry free. Homework  Jamin Jackson is full of inventive and fun moves that keep you on your toes. Literally! He even surprises Tatiana Udry here a few times in a most delightful way. See if you can catch his hand clap behind her back. Jamin will be teaching with the ever so amazing Annie Trudeau in his home town of Tulsa, OK in a couple of weeks. Check out Greenwood Swingout for the details and make sure that you go!  Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way than to hop in the car and find a weekend workshop.   Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.  Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 100 years of Jazz in Kansas City, June 18th-21st Lindy on the Rocks in Denver Co, July 30th-Aug 2nd. We may even have a group of dancers going to this. They have a long list of fantastic teachers and live bands. Favorite music This week's song is a video of Slim Gaillard and his trio sing a silly song about food. I bet you will chuckle at least once. I really love to see videos of the musicians that I hear every Sunday.  This month's music brought to you by... 5/3- Evan 5/10- Sean 5/17- Evan 5/24- Sonya 5/31- Megan Dancing Around Town May 20th                The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00 Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. Vintage Clips:  Ok dancers, this is really neat. There are a lot of artists in this long patched together clip. There is some AWESOME dancing towards the beginning and the rest is some fabulous music. It is well worth your time.    Have you wanted to get more involved in our swing dance community? If so, let Megan Pfeiffer know!

                                                                   

	See you next week! Find us at Care to Dance 1019 W Douglas Ave Wichita, Ks

WSDS Weekly May 3rd

.

Web Version | Unsubscribe Like us on Facebook

Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes: Beginning Lindy Hop taught by Brandon and Megan. 6:30 Intermediate Lindy Hop taught by Evan and Amy 6:30  Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00  There will be additional teachers substituting. Next Month's Classes: To be determined.  Upcoming Events: May 3rd- dance card Sunday May 31st is the birthday jam and our very own Swinging Prom    Extra Extra! We want to hear what you think. If you have an idea let us know. Got a concern on your mind, lay it on us. We want your experience to be fun and worry free. Homework  Check out some of the best Lindy Hoppers compete against each other here.  Travel Opportunities: If you're looking to meet more dancers and skyrocket your skills, there's no better way than to hop in the car and find a weekend workshop.   Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.  Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 100 years of Jazz in Kansas City, June 18th-21st Favorite music This week's song is a video of I'm Tired of Waiting for You by Will Bradley and His Orchestra. A nice little song to Lindy Hop to which happens to have a humorous video.  This month's music brought to you by... 5/3- Evan 5/10- Sean 5/17- Evan 5/24- Sonya 5/31- Megan Dancing Around Town May 2nd Abode 8pm $15,       21 and up May 20th                The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00 Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups. Vintage Clips:  Check out this little interview with Frankie Manning. We have him to thank for our dance.    Have you wanted to get more involved in our swing dance community? If so, let Megan Pfeiffer know!

                                                                   

	See you next week! Find us at Care to Dance 1019 W Douglas Ave Wichita, Ks