Sunday, January 31, 2016

WSDS Weekly Jan 31st Birthday Jam tonight!!!!

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Wichita Swing Dance Weekly

This Month's Classes:

Tranky Doo, a vintage choreographed solo line dance done around the world. Taught by Evan 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:
Beginning Lindy Hop (No class on 2-7-16)
Upcoming Events:

January 3rd is Dance Card Sunday. 

January 31st 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
I adore this performance by Egle Nemickaite and Thomas Blacharz. They have filled this dance with simple moves to illustrate the music. When the music is calm, he keeps her in closer. When the horns start kicking, the swingouts really fly. I love that they do so much walking in this piece. Just goes to show that a few basic moves and solo dancing can make for a very entertaining choreography. If you want to up your own style,make sure to check out our very own yearly party coming up in April. We will offer three nights of dancing, two days of workshops, and (knowing us) shennanigans. Hop over to Sunflower Swing and get registered today! Speaking of which, if you want to earn some money during our workshop, we are looking for volunteers. If you are interested, email sunflowerswing@gmail.com to get more information. 

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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.  
 

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!

A group of our dancers had the pleasure to dance at the Symphony after party Friday night. The crowd was thoroughly entertained. 


Gershwin Group Friday










Favorite music

This week's song is a whole album of Ella Fitzgerald's soothing voice. Perfect relaxing tunes for a Sunday afternoon. 

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


1/3- Megan

1/10- Sean

1/17- Evan

1/24- Sean

1/31- Evan

Dancing Around Town


Shocker Shim Sham
Every Monday
7:00 Class
WSU Hesket Center
Room 143
FREE!!!

Lindy Bombers
7:00 Class
Osage Rec Center
FREE!!!!


February 4th
Stepps Cocktails Ales
7-9 
21 and up only
FREE!!!


February 17th

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

January 31st         3pm Century ll       The Gershwin Experience               Tickets available through the box office 

Stay tuned to Facebook for impromptu meetups.

Vintage Clips: 

Check out this fun clip of George Gershwin and cast members rehearsing for a movie. If you swing on down to Century ll today, there is a fantastic 3:00 performance by the Symphony and guests. They will be playing some of the well known Gershwin tunes. One of the singers is even a Broadway dancer, his numbers were my favorite. It is not too late to get your tickets. 

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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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