Sunday, December 27, 2015

WSDS Weekly December 27 Birthday Jam tonight, weather permitting.

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

The Key to Unlocking Your Own Moves taught by Brandon & Megan 6:30-7:30

Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by a lovely variety of teachers. 

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:
Tranky Do, a line dance done across the world by lovers of swing. 

Upcoming Events:

December 6th is Dance Card Sunday. 

December 13th is the Christmas Party

December 27th is the Birthday Jam


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.

Inspiration
Check out Micheal Brafford and Dee Daniels Lock, our second set of teachers for Sunflower Swing, with their winning choreography at American Lindy Hop Championships in 2013. They really shine with their soul style. There is a handful of great weekend workshops within a day's drive coming up in 2016, make sure that Sunflower Swing in Wichita is on that list. 

Video 

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.  
 

         

The DecaVitas are back in Omaha Jan 9th & 10th. 

Kevin St. Laurent and Jo Hoffberg in Austin, TX January 22nd-24th 2016

Rock Chalk Swing has a FANTASTIC lineup of teachers. Make sure to drive up for their event in Lawrence Feb 12th-14th.

Lindyfest  in Houston, TX. March 24th-27th is a HUGE event and oodles of fun. World class instruction, fantastic live bands and a whole bunch of fun competitions to watch mixed in.

Sunflower Swing in your home town. April 15-17th, the best party all year. Fabulous classes and dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Don't miss it!


Favorite music

This week's song is a live performance by Sarah Vaughan singing Misty. This is a slower tune but so fitting for a cold Sunday morning.  Curl up and enjoy her smooth and beautiful voice. 

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


12/6-Evan

12/13=Megan

12/20-Sean

12/27-Megan

Dancing Around Town

Shocker Shim Sham
at WSU will meet again in January

December 2nd
Shoker Dance Club
at WSU in Heskett Center in room 143
8-10pm
FREE

January 7th
Stepps Cocktails Ales
7-9 Free
21 and up only



January 20th

The Wright Brothers Dancing 6-9,             21 and up only         FREE!!!!  

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers are featured here in the 1938 movie Radio City Revels. 

Video

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


Sunday, December 20, 2015

WSDS Weekly Dec 20th 2015

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

The Key to Unlocking Your Own Moves taught by Brandon & Megan 6:30-7:30

 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by a lovely variety of teachers. 

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:
Tranky Do, a line dance done across the world by lovers of swing. 

Upcoming Events:

December 6th is Dance Card Sunday. 

December 13th is the Christmas Party.

December 27th is the Birthday Jam.

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.

Inspiration
Check out Nathan Burghs and Gabby Cook's performance from last year around Christmas time. Sharp, crisp, and full of style. There is a handful of great weekend workshops within a day's drive coming up in 2016, make sure that Sunflower Swing in Wichita is on that list. 

Video

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.  

The DecaVitas are back in Omaha Jan 9th & 10th. 

Kevin St. Laurent and Jo Hoffberg in Austin, TX January 22nd-24th 2016

Rock Chalk Swing has a FANTASTIC lineup of teachers. Make sure to drive up for their event in Lawrence Feb 12th-14th.

Lindyfest  in Houston, TX. March 24th-27th is a HUGE event and oodles of fun. World class instruction, fantastic live bands and a whole bunch of fun competitions to watch mixed in.

Sunflower Swing in your home town. April 15-17th, the best party all year. Fabulous classes and dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Don't miss it!


Favorite music

This week's song is a live performance by Lionel Hampton and his band in 1958.  The concert starts out with a vibraphone solo then really starts swinging when band joins on the next song.

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


12/6-Evan

12/13=Megan

12/20-Sean

12/27-Megan

Dancing Around Town

Shocker Shim Sham
at WSU will meet again in January

December 2nd
Shoker Dance Club
at WSU in Heskett Center in room 143
8-10pm
FREE

December 3rd
Stepps Cocktails Ales
7-9 Free
21 and up only



December 16th

The Wright Brothers Dancing 6-9,             21 and up only         FREE!!!!  

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth have a fun routine and even do the Shorty George a few times. If you have ever joined the Shim Sham, so have you. Did you know that the move is named after a person? Check out the link above to find out more about him. 

Video

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


Sunday, December 13, 2015

Christmas Party tonight!!! WSDS Weekly Dec 13th 2015

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

The Key to Unlocking Your Own Moves taught by Brandon & Megan 6:30-7:30

 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by a lovely variety of teachers. 

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:
Tranky Do, a line dance done across the world by lovers of swing. 

Upcoming Events:

December 6th is Dance Card Sunday. 

December 13th is the Christmas Party

December 27th is the Birthday Jam


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.

Inspiration
Did you catch that Evan announced another one of our four teachers for Sunflower Swing? Check out Nathan Burghs, the first one in this solo charleston competition. Calm, cool, and collected, I am incredibly excited for the classes that he offers. There is a handful of great weekend workshops within a day's drive coming up in 2016, make sure that Sunflower Swing in Wichita is on that list. 

Video

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.  
 

         

The DecaVitas are back in Omaha Jan 9th & 10th. 

Kevin St. Laurent and Jo Hoffberg in Austin, TX January 22nd-24th 2016

Rock Chalk Swing has a FANTASTIC lineup of teachers. Make sure to drive up for their event in Lawrence Feb 12th-14th.

Lindyfest  in Houston, TX. March 24th-27th is a HUGE event and oodles of fun. World class instruction, fantastic live bands and a whole bunch of fun competitions to watch mixed in.

Sunflower Swing in your home town. April 15-17th, the best party all year. Fabulous classes and dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Don't miss it!


Favorite music

This week's song is 'Zat You, Santa Clause sung by Rene Marie with Wynton Marsalis. 

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


12/6-Evan

12/13=Megan

12/20-Sean

12/27-Megan

Dancing Around Town

Shocker Shim Sham
at WSU will meet again in January

December 2nd
Shoker Dance Club
at WSU in Heskett Center in room 143
8-10pm
FREE

December 3rd
Stepps Cocktails Ales
7-9 Free
21 and up only



December 16th

The Wright Brothers Dancing 6-9,             21 and up only         FREE!!!!  

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Louis Armstrong singing What a Wonderful World. 

Video

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


Sunday, December 6, 2015

Dance Card Sunday! WSDS Weekly Dec 7th

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

The Key to Unlocking Your Own Moves taught by Brandon & Megan 6:30-7:30

 Intro to Swing 7:30-8:00 Taught by a lovely variety of teachers. 

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:
TBA

Upcoming Events:

December 6th is Dance Card Sunday. 

December 13th is the Christmas Party

December 27th is the Birthday Jam


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.

Inspiration
Did you catch that Evan announced one of our four teachers at Sunflower Swing? Check out this adorable routine by Gaby and Jesse. There is a handful of great weekend workshops within a day's drive coming up in 2016, make sure that Sunflower Swing in Wichita is on that list. 

Video

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.  
 

         

The DecaVitas are back in Omaha Jan 9th & 10th. 

Kevin St. Laurent and Jo Hoffberg in Austin, TX January 22nd-24th 2016

Rock Chalk Swing has a FANTASTIC lineup of teachers. Make sure to drive up for their event in Lawrence Feb 12th-14th.

Lindyfest  in Houston, TX. March 24th-27th is a HUGE event and oodles of fun. World class instruction, fantastic live bands and a whole bunch of fun competitions to watch mixed in.

Sunflower Swing in your home town. April 15-17th, the best party all year. Fabulous classes and dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Don't miss it!


Favorite music

This week's song is I Keeping Out of Mischief Now, by Teddy Wilson and Ichiro Masuda. Quality, calm, and what jazz is all about.

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


12/6-Evan

12/13=Megan

12/20-Sean

12/27-Megan

Dancing Around Town

Shocker Shim Sham
at WSU will meet again in January

December 2nd
Shoker Dance Club
at WSU in Heskett Center in room 143
8-10pm
FREE

December 3rd
Stepps Cocktails Ales
7-9 Free
21 and up only



December 16th

The Wright Brothers Dancing 6-9,            21 and up only         FREE!!!!  

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

The Nicholas Brothers began performing as children. They sure are crisp! 

Video

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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