Sunday, May 31, 2015

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

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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. 


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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. 

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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


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