Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  It's been a busy June but we still have more great dancing for you.  First thing is first though:

 

DO YOU HAVE YOUR PASS TO SUNFLOWER SWING?  It's less than a month away, and will feature two days of workshops as well as three nights of dancing and two live bands!!!!!  If you don't have you pass yet you can buy it on Sunday or go to www.sunflowerswing.com now and purchase right away. 

 

If you're ready to really party, get your weekend pass that gets you into all the classes and all the dances.  If you're just interested in the evening activities, only $20 will get you an anniversary pass and admission to all the dances!

 

Take a few minutes to go get your pass, I'll wait......

 

 

Ok, now that you have that settled, here's the rest of what is coming up:

 

THIS WEEK

Saturday we have a little change of pace for you.  The Old Town Farmer's Market is having the Hillybilly Band play Saturday morning.  They'll give you some dixieland and some swing, plus they're free!  So if you can get out of bed head on down and get a little free dancing in to a live band....

 

Sunday is SOUL NIGHT!  Come out for a great night of dancing to motown and more!

 

Thursday is our Dollar Dance!  Head to the basement for DJ'd swing music starting at 7 PM for just $1.  While you're at it, bring a snack to share!  For more details on how you can get some cheap dancing in every Thursday, check out www.harrysdance.com

 

BIG EVENTS

July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT

 

LIVE BANDS

July 16 come out and see the Grand Marquis from Kansas City!  They'll be swinging the studio starting at 8 PM!  Plus there'll be other festivities for Sunflower Swing that evening.  All of it can be yours for just $10 at the door, or head to www.sunflowerswing.com to get a pass....

 

July 17 come back to the studio to see Pivot Point!  This is their third time playing for us and it's bound to be the best yet.  Music starts at 7 PM, $8 for everybody.

 

August 21st the Benders the Benders the Benders are coming to the studio!  Come see this high energy band and let your feet thank you later....

 

SUNDAY CLASSES
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Big Apple
 
July we're going back to Cali and bringing you the Balboa!  Friend of happy feet everywhere this close partner dance will let you get down when the tempo picks up!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Balboa
 
August we'll calm things back down with a down home dose of the Blues for you....
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Blues
 
OTHER CLASSES
Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for all levels from 7:30 - 9:30.  Beg/Int/Adv classes at 7:30, taster at 8:30.  This months taster is a mystery....  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details!
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

Just in case you haven't seen it, check out this great music video by the Careless Lovers....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd3Yu-ImZk0

 

OTHER DANCES
Thursday nights Harry's is now the place to dance!  Every Thursday there'll be dancing at 7 PM.  If you're a member of the Harry Reese Dance Studio, it's just $1.  What's with this membership?  Check it out here:  http://www.harrysdance.com/index_files/Page429.htm
 
The LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH is our night for the dance at Harry's.  We'll have DJ'd swing music starting at 7 PM, and it's just $1 for everyone.  This month we'll be out dancing on June 30!

 

That's all for now, see you all out Sunday for SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hey everyone, quick reminder that the Swing Daddies play tonight at the Waterwalk Pavilion from 7:15 - 8:45!  Come out in your best WSDS t-shirts and be prepared to spread the word about the best swing club in town!

 

Remember, you'll need a riverfest button to get in, and for all details head to www.wichitariverfest.com

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  It's June and we have a lot going on!

 

1) RIVERFEST!  It's a very big deal and there's a lot to do!  Check out the Riverfest section below for events we're targeting to have a presence at, and check out www.wichitariverfest.com for details on all of the festival happenings

 

2) NEW CLASSES!  The Big Apple starts this month.  Be warned, it is a progressive class throughout the month.  That means what we cover the second week will build on what we covered the first week.  So do your best to not miss out!

 

3) DANCE CARD SUNDAY!!!

 

4) SUNFLOWER SWING IS LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AWAY!!!  You can register online at www.sunflowerswing.com or on any Sunday night.

 

RIVERFEST
Yes indeed everyone, Riverfest is coming up and we wanted to draw your attention to some chances to dance......
Remember that details for all things Riverfest are available at www.wichitariverfest.com, and as always your button is your admission....
 
We'll be getting together to promote the club at each of these two performances, so come ready to spread the word about the best swing club in town and wear your WSDS shirts!  Here they are:
 
Wednesday June 8th the Swing Daddies are playing from 7:15 - 8:45 PM at the Waterwalk Pavilion
Thursday June 9th Made From Scratch is playing from 6 - 8:45 PM at the Star Floating Stage
 
We really hope you'll come out and dance with us to some of our favorite local bands as well as let the rest of Wichita know what they're missing!
 
BIG EVENTS
June 26th is the return of SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!
 
July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT!

 

SUNDAY CLASSES
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Big Apple
 
July we're going back to Cali and bringing you the Balboa!  Friend of happy feet everywhere this close partner dance will let you get down when the tempo picks up!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Balboa
 
August we'll calm things back down with a down home dose of the Blues for you....
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Blues

 

OTHER CLASSES
Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for all levels from 7:30 - 9:30.  Beg/Int/Adv classes at 7:30, taster at 8:30.  This months taster is a mystery....  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details!
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

Check out Sunflower Swing Instructor Jenna Stworzyjanek participating in this recreation of Hellzapoppin!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcdxShNMs3k

 

OTHER DANCES

Thursday nights Harry's is now the place to dance!  Every Thursday there'll be dancing at 7 PM.  If you're a member of the Harry Reese Dance Studio, it's just $1.  What's with this membership?  Check it out here:  http://www.harrysdance.com/index_files/Page429.htm

 

The LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH is our night for the dance at Harry's.  We'll have DJ'd swing music starting at 7 PM, and it's just $1 for everyone.  This month we'll be out dancing on June 30!

 

That's all for now folks, hope to see you all out on Sunday for the start of the Big Apple!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hey dancers, thanks to everyone who came out to the Dollar Dance last night!  If you weren't there you can still get some great extra dancing in tomorrow.

 

The Dancekatz will be playing LIVE MUSIC from 10 AM until NOON at the OLDTOWN FARMER'S MARKET and the best part is that IT'S FREE!!!!!

 

We have been personally invited to come help make it a great atmosphere and a great time.  I really hope you'll all come down to help that happen.  Free live music doesn't happen very often......

 

See you TOMORROW!!!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We have a great bunch of dancing for you to help celebrate the holiday weekend!

 

TONIGHT you can kick things off early with the Dollar Dance!  Just $1 will get you into the studio basement for DJ'd music from 7-9 PM!  We'll have a special Frankie Manning Tribute Shim Sham.

 

SATURDAY you can come dance to a live band for FREE!!!!  The Dancekatz are playing at the Oldtown Farmer's Market from 10 AM to Noon!  You can't beat a FREE LIVE BAND folks!

 

SUNDAY we'll wrap up another month of Swingin' Sundays with our deluxe holiday Birthday Jam!  Plus a lot of great dancing and your last chance to catch Harry's West Coast lessons this time around.  And of course, you can register for Sunflower Swing!  It's coming up fast.....

 

RIVERFEST
Yes indeed everyone, Riverfest is coming up and we wanted to draw your attention to some chances to dance......
Remember that details for all things Riverfest are available at www.wichitariverfest.com, and as always your button is your admission....
 
We'll be getting together to promote the club at each of these two performances, so come ready to spread the word about the best swing club in town and wear your WSDS shirts!  Here they are:
 
Wednesday June 8th the Swing Daddies are playing from 7:15 - 8:45 PM at the Waterwalk Pavilion
Thursday June 9th Made From Scratch is playing from 6 - 8:45 PM at the Star Floating Stage
 
We really hope you'll come out and dance with us to some of our favorite local bands as well as let the rest of Wichita know what they're missing!
 
BIG EVENTS
June 26th is the return of SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!

 

July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
May we mix things up with West Coast Swing!  Taught by Swing Dance Hall of Fame member, Harry Reese!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 West Coast Swing
 
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Big Apple
 
July we're going back to Cali and bringing you the Balboa!  Friend of happy feet everywhere this close partner dance will let you get down when the tempo picks up!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:00 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Balboa
 
August we'll calm things back down with a down home dose of the Blues for you....
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Blues

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for all levels from 7:30 - 9:30.  Beg/Int/Adv classes at 7:30, taster at 8:30.  This months taster is Line Charleston and Shim Sham!  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details!
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

Check out one of our instructors for Sunflower Swing, Delilah Williams!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APOay6wVKNA

 

 

That's it for this week everybody, but please come out and join us for dancing Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday!!!!

 

See you TONIGHT!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  If you missed Ronnie Choy last week you really missed out, we had a great crowd.  But don't worry, we have another great night of dancing planned for you this week.  I also want to remind you that Sunflower Swing passes are available for purchase!  You can get a full weekend of classes and dances, or just purchase admission to all the evenings of dancing!  Just a reminder we'll be featuring the Grand Marquis from Kansas City and Pivot Point from right here in Wichita to keep you dancing to live music! 

 

THIS WEEK

Not only can you dance Sunday night, but we have two bonus chances for you to dance, and at unbelievably low prices!

 

Thursday you can jaunt on down to the studio and dance from 7-9 PM in the basement for just $1!!!!!

 

Saturday the 28th we'll be at the Old Farmer's Market to kick off Memorial Day Weekend with live music from the DanceKatz from 10 AM to Noon.  Plus it's FREE!!!!  That's right, FREE dancing to a live band, so get out of bed and get down there, it's going to be a good time.

 

RIVERFEST

Yes indeed everyone, Riverfest is coming up and we wanted to draw your attention to some chances to dance......

Remember that details for all things Riverfest are available at www.wichitariverfest.com, and as always your button is your admission....

 

We'll be getting together to promote the club at each of these two performances, so come ready to spread the word about the best swing club in town and wear your WSDS shirts!  Here they are:

 

Wednesday June 8th the Swing Daddies are playing from 7:15 - 8:45 PM at the Waterwalk Pavilion

Thursday June 9th Made From Scratch is playing from 6 - 8:45 PM at the Star Floating Stage

 

We really hope you'll come out and dance with us to some of our favorite local bands as well as let the rest of Wichita know what they're missing!

 

BIG EVENTS

June 26th is the return of SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!

July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT!
 
SUNDAY CLASSES
May we mix things up with West Coast Swing!  Taught by Swing Dance Hall of Fame member, Harry Reese!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 West Coast Swing
 
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Big Apple

 

July we're going back to Cali and bringing you the Balboa!  Friend of happy feet everywhere this close partner dance will let you get down when the tempo picks up!

Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Balboa

 

August we'll calm things back down with a down home dose of the Blues for you....

Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Blues

 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

Another of our fabulous instructors for Sunflower Swing, check out Jason Zabinski in this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s1Q23yTalY

 

That's all for now everybody, don't forget to register for Sunflower Swing!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We have some important news for you.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to make an adjustment to our instructor lineup for Sunflower Swing.  We will now have Mike Faltesek gracing us with his presence.  That makes the following our instructors:

 

Mike Faltesek from Seattle, WA

Delilah Williams from Denver, CO

Jason Zabinski from Minneapolis, MN

Jenna Stworzyjanek from Chicago, IL

 

That's a lot of talent all converging on Wichita, don't miss out on your chance to take advantage of it.  For those that aren't into lessons, we have three nights of dancing, including the following Live Bands!

 

Grand Marquis from Kansas City

Pivot Point from Wichita

 

Needless to say, it's going be a great weekend July 15-17, and we'd love for you to be part of it!  Check out details at www.sunflowerswing.com and register at Swingin' Sundays or online!

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday marks the return of Ronnie Choy to the dance studio!  Come on out but be sure to bring a towel, because you're going to work up a sweat dancing!

 

BIG EVENTS

July 15-17 is Sunflower Swing here in Wichita, but you can register now!  In person on Sunday nights or online at www.sunflowerswing.com
The Grand Marquis, Pivot Point, and regional DJ's will keep you dancing for 3 nights while our instructors from Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago will make your feet move during 2 days of workshops.  We're inviting all our friends from out of town so come out and show them how we do things in the ICT!

 

SUNDAY CLASSES
May we mix things up with West Coast Swing!  Taught by Swing Dance Hall of Fame member, Harry Reese!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 West Coast Swing
 
June is your chance to learn the Big Apple!  Be aware a different section will be taught each night so don't miss out!
Upstairs
6:30 - 7:15 Beginning Single Time East Coast Swing
7:15 - 8:00 Int/Adv Single Time East Coast Swing
Downstairs
7:00 - 8:00 Big Apple
 
OTHER CLASSES
Monday nights - Lindy Bombers classes run every week at Morningstar Community Church!  Dedicated to improving your Lindy Hop, we have beginner and intermediate classes at 7:30 PM, and a rotating taster class at 8:30 PM.  May is Line Charleston and Shim Sham!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 

 

LIVE BANDS

Saturday, May 28th is the Let Freedom Swing dance at the Old Farmer's Market.  The DanceKatz will be playing from 10 AM until Noon, come enjoy the market and some live music to start your Saturday!

 

OTHER DANCES

Thursday, May 26th is the Dollar Dance!  From 7-9 PM in the studio basement we'll be dancing to DJ'd music, and all for $1!

 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
July 1-3 in Kansas City, KS is The Rhythm is Jumpin'
http://www.therhythmisjumpin.com/
 
September 15-18 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama
http://www.jamborama.com/
 
September 30-October 2 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing
http://www.southernfriedswing.com/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
In case you don't remember Mike Faltesek from the last time he was here, this is a clip of him on the social dance floor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIwGeMVh9Ng

 

That's it for now everybody, get signed up for Sunflower Swing while there is still room!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President