Sunday, April 26, 2015

WSDS Weekly April 26th Birthday Jam tonight!

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:


The California Routine taught by Evan and Nikki

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

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Beginning Lindy

      AND

Intermediate Lindy Hop

Upcoming Events:

April 5th- dance card Sunday

April 17-19th SUNFLOWER SWING!!!! 

April 18th Vintage Night. 

April 26th is the Birthday Jam 

Sunflower Swing

April 17-19th
Register now!

 

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
 Last week we danced all weekend long during Sunflower Swing. We even had a group of our own dancers perform on Friday night.  If you missed it live, check it out here.


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.
 

Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 

Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.


Favorite music

This week's song is Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb playing at the Savoy. I love, love, love all of the vintage pictures that they paired with the song! 

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


4/5- Megan

4/12- Sonya

4/19- Surprise Sunflower Swing

4/26- Evan

Dancing Around Town

April 15th               The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Check out these dancers tearing up the dance floor! 

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, April 12, 2015

WSDS Weekly April 12th

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:


The California Routine taught by Evan and Nikki

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

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

Intermediate Lindy Hop

Upcoming Events:

April 5th- dance card Sunday

April 17-19th SUNFLOWER SWING!!!! 

April 18th Vintage Night. 

April 26th is the Birthday Jam 

Sunflower Swing

April 17-19th
Register now!

 

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
Evita and Micheal showcase a routine inspired by Singing in the Rain. If you have ever enjoyed watching Gene Kelly's version, you will also enjoy their take. Not only is their dancing delightfully smooth but they capture the excitement of new love perfectly. Make sure to sign up for Sunflower Swing so that you can catch their classes.The party is only days away! 


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.
 

Party in your hometown. Only DAYS away!!!!!! 

Sunflower Swing is the weekend that you have been waiting for right in your back yard!!!! Featuring 3 full nights of dancing and two days of workshops. Do not miss out on this fun event.

Rocky Mountain Girl Jam in Denver CO, April 24th-26th. After our own Sunflower Swing, you may not want the party to stop so head on over to Denver to dance the weekend away.

Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 

Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.


Favorite music

This week's song is a live performance of Billie Holiday and Lester Young. Two musicians to definitely add to your collection. This song is perrrrfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon.  

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


4/5- Megan

4/12- Sonya

4/19- Surprise Sunflower Swing

4/26- Evan

Dancing Around Town

April 15th               The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Not going to lie, I can't talk about Gene Kelly and then post a video of someone else. So here ya go, from Singing in the Rain, Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. This dance has captavated me for most of my life. Perhaps it is one of the reasons that I now love blues dancing so much. 

Video  

Did you know that Sunflower Swing is coming up? Well it is! If you want to save some cash on the admission price by volunteering, please email SunflowerSwing@gmail.com. We also need hosts for our out of dancers. If you have floor space and a shower you can host! Shoot us an email and we can match you with a dancer from out of town. They would greatly appreciate it.

                                                                   

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks


Saturday, April 11, 2015

Sunflower Swing

Sunflower Swing  is coming your way! April 17th-19th is going to be a banging party. Expect three nights of dancing, two of them into the wee hours of the morning, two days of  inspirational         classes, and countless hours of spending time with your dear       friends, old and new. So hop on over to                                                  http://www.sunflowerswing.com/ and get registered or check out the classes, teachers, and competitions.  Also, make sure to         catch our extra special dance at Edgemoor park, Sunday April       19th, 11am-1pm. Bring some lunch and enjoy spring the best way possible, dancing! If at this very moment, you are crying into your pillow because you can not make it to all of the event, worry not, you can pay all a cart at the door, along with many of the classes. If you have any questions at all, please ask away. Specifically to    Evan, you can find him here at ask the Ogre .   Really though, he    would love to answer your questions. Let the count down begin!
-Megan Pfeiffer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Sunday, April 5, 2015

WSDS Weekly Easter Dance Tonight!

 
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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:


The California Routine taught by Evan and Nikki

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

There will be additional teachers substituting.

Next Month's Classes:

To be announced

Upcoming Events:

April 5th- dance card Sunday

April 17-19th SUNFLOWER SWING!!!! 

April 19th Vintage Night. 

April 26th is the Birthday Jam 

Sunflower Swing

April 17-19th
Register now!

 

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 Dan and Lainey who will be joining us for Sunflower Swing. They do a delightful little routine with lots of style. Make sure to sign up for Sunflower Swing so that you can catch their classes. 


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.
 

Party in your hometown coming soon!!!!!!

Sunflower Swing is the weekend that you have been waiting for right in your back yard!!!! Featuring 3 full nights of dancing and two days of workshops. Do not miss out on this fun event.

Rocky Mountain Girl Jam in Denver CO, April 24th-26th. After our own Sunflower Swing, you may not want the party to stop so head on over to Denver to dance the weekend away.

Blue Bonnet Bash in Dallas TX, June 5th-7th. 

Greenwood Swingout in Tulsa OK, May 22nd-24th. A guaranteed fun time! You can expect a great turnout from our group.


Favorite music

This week's song is a whole album. Duke Ellington gets down live at  the Newport Jazz Festival. 

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


4/5- Megan

4/12- Sonya

4/19- Surprise Sunflower Swing

4/26- Evan

Dancing Around Town

April 15th               The Wright Brothers FREE  6:00-9:00

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Eleanore Powell and George Murphey and two new inspirations to me. I would love to take tap classes. Lucky me, there will be TWO hours of tap offered at Sunflower Swing!!!!

Video  

Did you know that Sunflower Swing is coming up? Well it is! If you want to save some cash on the admission price by volunteering, please email SunflowerSwing@gmail.com. We also need hosts for our out of dancers. If you have floor space and a shower you can host! Shoot us an email and we can match you with a dancer from out of town. They would greatly appreciate it.

                                                                   

See you next week!

Find us at Care to Dance

1019 W Douglas Ave

Wichita, Ks


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