WSDS Weekly 11/10/11

Hello dancers! 

 

There are several dance opportunities this weekend to share.  First, Saturday we are proud sponsors of the Central Prairie Honor Flight at Jabara Airport.  The schedule of event is as follows; from 4-5 pm WSDS will provide free dance instruction.  A catered dinner starts at 5 pm for $15 (volunteer price).  The dance contest begins at 7pm and costs $25 to enter. There is over $500 of cash and prizes for participants.  General dancing will open after the contest.

 

Second, Sunday is our annual Sock Hop.  Our good friend Ronnie Choy will be spinning tunes to help us celebrate.  Dance the night away to 50's and 60's music.  We would love to see your poodle skirts, bobby socks and leather jackets for this wicked cool event. 

 

There will be a silent auction during the Christmas Party.  This fundraiser is for Sunflower Swing, to build a better event.  Please respond to this email or contact a board member if you are interested in donating anything.  No donation is too small and all are appreciated!

 

We have partnered with Living Social for a deal of the day.  We would like our members to have the opportunity to save.  Classes for January are listed below.  http://livingsocial.com/deals/164413-month-of-swing-dance-classes

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

November Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 201* Series Class - upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - Shim Sham Drop-in Class downstairs $5/$7

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs $4/$6

*Prerequisite of Lindy 102 to participate.

 

DATES and DETAILS

November 12^th – Central Prairie Honor Flight www.salutetoveterans.us

 

November 13^th our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th Festival of Trees for Goodwill located at Century II. It last an hour and starts at 1pm.

 

December 4^th our annual Christmas Party is free to members and $10 for non-members.

 

December 25^th – Closed for Christmas.

 

January 1^st – We are open!

 

Upcoming Classes

December – Drop-in Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Cool Lindy Moves $5/$7 night

6:30 - 7:30  - Advanced East Coast Swing $5/$7 night

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing $4/$6 night

 

January Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 101 Series Class – upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - West Coast Swing Series Class –downstairs

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details! 


 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES in 2012


March 1^st - 4^th in Des Moines, IL is the Heartland Swing Festival  http://heartlandswingfestival.com

 

March 9^th - 11^th in Ann Arbor, MI is the Pirate Swing www.pirateswing.com

 

April 13^th - 15^th in Iowa City, IA is the Hawkeye Swing Festival www.hawkeyeswingfest.com   

 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf55gHK48VQ&feature=related 

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

 

WSDS Weekly 11/3/11

Hello dancers! 

 

Thank you to everyone who made the Halloween Party a great event.  Hopefully, pictures of the party will be posted on Facebook within the next couple of weeks.  Don't forget it is Dance Card Sunday.

 

We are proud sponsors of the Central Prairie Honor Flight.  We are losing an estimated 1,600 World War II veterans a day. The "Honor Flights" Volunteers help WW2 Vets see the memorial in Washington D.C. On November 12th Jabara Airport will host a dinner/dance fundraiser. The Swing Dance Contest has cash prizes of $500.  Flyers for CPHF and Dance Contest are at the front table. 

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop. To help us celebrate in style we have the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.  Dust off your poodle skirt and bobby socks for this wicked cool event. 

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

November Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 201* Series Class - upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - Shim Sham Drop-in Class downstairs

*Prerequisite of Lindy 102 to participate.

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs

 

Fee Schedule

Series Classes cost $20 for members and $30 non-members for the month.

6:30 Drop-in Classes cost $5 for members and $7 or non-members. Everyone is welcome to attend.

7:30 Drop-in Class costs $4 for members and $6 for non-members and includes the dance.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

 

DATES and DETAILS

November 12^th - Central Prairie Honor Flight www.salutetoveterans.us

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th Festival of Trees for Goodwill located at Century II. It last an hour and we start at 1pm.

 

December 4^th is our annual Christmas Party.

 

December 25^th – Closed for Christmas.

 

January 1^st – We are open!

 

Upcoming Classes

December – Drop-in Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Cool Lindy Moves

6:30 - 7:30  - Advanced East Coast Swing

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing

 

January Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 101 Series Class - upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - West Coast Swing Series Class –downstairs

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details! 


 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES in 2012


March 1^st - 4^th in Des Moines, IL is the Heartland Swing Festival  http://heartlandswingfestival.com

 

March 9^th - 11^th in Ann Arbor, MI is the Pirate Swing www.pirateswing.com

 

April 13^th - 15^th in Iowa City, IA is the Hawkeye Swing Festival www.hawkeyeswingfest.com   

 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LFDr5ZjjlM&feature=fvst

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

WSDS Weekly 10/27/11

Hello dancers! 

 

This week will be a scary good time with the Halloween Party.  Dress up and receive a dollar off the evening entrance fee.   There will be prizes for the best costumes.  This week we will also have our membership meeting at 6:30pm in the basement.

 

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming classes for the next few months so you can plan to attend.  To try to eliminate confusion I included the fee schedule for the classes.

 

November Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 201* Series Class - upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - Shim Sham Drop-in Class downstairs

*Prerequisite of Lindy 102 to participate.

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs

 

December – Drop-in Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Cool Lindy Moves

6:30 - 7:30  - Advanced East Coast Swing

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing

 

January Classes

6:30 - 7:30  - Lindy 101 Series Class - upstairs

6:30 - 7:30  - West Coast Swing Series Class –downstairs

7:30 - 8:00 - Beginning East Coast Swing Drop-in Class – upstairs

 

Fee Schedule

Series Classes cost $20 for members and $30 non-members for the month. It is a progressive class designed to continue to build on the previous weeks instruction.  You pay only once for the series class and it includes the drop-in class at 7:30 and the dance for the entire month. 

 

6:30 Drop-in Classes cost $5 for members and $7 for non-members.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Only an extra dollar an evening, which includes the 7:30 drop-in class and dance.

 

7:30 Drop-in Class costs $4 for members and $6 for non-members and includes the dance.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

 

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

October Series:

*6:30 - 7:30 Lindy Hop 102 - Upstairs

*6:30 - 7:30 Shag - Downstairs

7:30 - 8:00 Beginning Swing –East Coast Swing - Drop-in Class Upstairs

 

*As a reminder if you did not start the series you will be unable to join midway through the month. 

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details! 


 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES


November 3-6 in St. Louis, MO is the Nevermore Jazz Ball
http://www.nevermorejazzball.com/
 

 

DATES and DETAILS

October 30^th is our Halloween Party.

 

November 12^th - Central Prairie Honor Flight www.salutetoveterans.us

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th Festival of Trees for Goodwill dance at 1pm.

 

December 4^th is our annual Christmas Party.

 

December 25^th – We will be closed for Christmas.

 

January 1^st – We are open!

 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd3Yu-ImZk0&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLA74E59FDC71D4507

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

WSDS Weekly 10-20-11

Hello dancers! 

 

There are lots of dance opportunities this weekend. Friday night the Grand Marquis is playing at the Boulevard at 8pm, the cost is $15 for a single or $25 a pair.  You must be 21 to enter. They play Jumpin' blues and hot swinging jazz.  Contact 316-650-5812 for more information

 

Come support the Central Prairie Honor Flight by attending our dance workshop, this Saturday at Harry Reese Dance Studio from 12-2pm.  Noon starts Snazzy Jitterbuggin' and Partner Charleston is at 1pm.  Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds go to Central Prairie Honor Flight. 

 

October 30^th at 6:30 pm is our membership meeting in the basement.  The Halloween Party will start at 8 pm.  Dress up and you will get a dollar off the evening entrance fee. 

 

November classes we will have Lindy 201* as the series class ($20/30 for month) and a drop-in class at the 6:30 hour.  Shim Sham is our drop-in class and will cost $5/$6 an evening (includes 7:30 drop-in and dance).  *Prerequisite of Lindy 102 to participate.

 

Attached is the flyer for the Central Prairie event in November.  If you are interested in participating in the dance contest the entrance fee is $25 a couple.  There is $500 in prizes.  If you would like to attend the dinner mention you are a volunteer (because you will be dancing) and you can attend for $15.

 

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

October Series:

*6:30 - 7:30 Lindy Hop 102 - Upstairs

*6:30 - 7:30 Shag - Downstairs

*As a reminder if you did not start the series you will be unable to join midway through the month. 

 

Drop-in Series:

7:30 - 8:00 Beginning Swing –East Coast Swing - Upstairs

  

The drop in class everyone is welcome to take the lesson for $4/$6 and dance for the evening.

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details! 


 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES


November 3-6 in St. Louis, MO is the Nevermore Jazz Ball
http://www.nevermorejazzball.com/
 

 

OTHER DANCES


October 21^st the Grand Marquis will be at the Boulevard at 8 pm. http://www.grandmarquis.net they played for Sunflower Swing this year.  Let's get out and support dancing to live music.  Must be 21 to enter.

 

October 22^nd  is the Central Prairie Honor Flight Fundraiser from 12-2 pm.

 

October 30^th is our Halloween Party.

 

November 12^th - Central Prairie Honor Flight www.salutetoveterans.us

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th is our annual Christmas Party.

 

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PadV2hgFWPQ

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

WSDS Weekly 10/13/11

Hello dancers! 

 

Soul Night was an absolute blast.  Thank you for coming out to support the society.  We have an opportunity for you to take a workshop and support our Veteran's at the same time. The Central Prairie Honor Flight is seeking to transport Veteran's to Washington D.C.  We would like to show our support by offering a workshop where all the proceeds go to the Honor Flight and benefit you with a dance workshop.  It is October 22^nd at Harry Reese Dance Studio from 12-2pm.  The suggested donation is $10.  Attached is the flyer for more information.

 

October 30^th at 6:30 pm is our membership meeting in the basement.  The Halloween Party will start at 8 pm.  Dress up and you will get a dollar off the evening entrance fee. 

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

October Series:

*6:30 - 7:30 Lindy Hop 102 - Upstairs

*6:30 - 7:30 Shag - Downstairs

*As a reminder if you did not start the series you will be unable to join midway through the month. 

 

Drop-in Series:

7:30 - 8:00 Beginning Swing –East Coast Swing - Upstairs

  

The drop in class everyone is welcome to take the lesson for $4/$6 and dance for the evening.

 


OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details! 


Wednesday nights Blues in the Basement happens 8-10 pm at Harry Reese Dance Studio and only $5.

 


TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES


November 3-6 in St. Louis, MO is the Nevermore Jazz Ball
http://www.nevermorejazzball.com/
 

 

OTHER DANCES


October 21^st the Grand Marquis will be at the Boulevard at 8 pm. http://www.grandmarquis.net they played for Sunflower Swing this year.  Let's get out and support dancing to live music.  Must be 21 to enter.

 

October 22^{nd is} the Central Prairie Honor Flight Fundraiser from 12-2 pm.

 

October 30^th is our Halloween Party.

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th is our annual Christmas Party (free for members).

VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee8HWKQJsZw&feature=related 

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

WSDS Weekly 10/6/11

Hello dancers! 

Thank you for another great start to series classes this month.  We hope you are ready to shake your groove thing this week for Soul Night.  Don't miss the fun!  

A reminder of a few events this month, our membership meeting will be on October 30^th at 6:30 pm in the basement.  The Halloween Party will be on the same night.  Dress up and you will get a dollar off the evening entrance fee. 

 

I had another question regarding the fee schedule so it is worth mentioning again.  A series class means we ask you to pay for the classes up front so we have a commitment you will come.  It enables you and others the assurance that new comers don't show up in week three and set the class back to deal with one or two new individuals.  The fees for the series classes are $20 member/$30 non-member for the month.  You pay only once for the series class, the drop in class, and the dance for the entire month.  Series classes start at 6:30 pm.  The drop in class starts at 7:30 pm and everyone is welcome to take the lesson for $4/$6 and dance for the evening.

 

SUNDAY CLASSES

October Series:

*6:30 - 7:30 Lindy Hop 102 - Upstairs

*6:30 - 7:30 Shag - Downstairs

*As a reminder if you did not start the series you will be unable to join midway through the month. 

 

Drop-in Series:

7:30 - 8:00 Beginning Swing –East Coast Swing - Upstairs

 

OTHER CLASSES

Monday nights the Lindy Bombers meet at Morningstar Community Church with classes for intermediate and advanced levels.   Class starts at 7:30, taster class at 8:30.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for details!

Wednesday nights Blues in the Basement happens 8-10 pm at Harry Reese Dance Studio and only $5.

 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
November 3-6 in St. Louis, MO is the Nevermore Jazz Ball
http://www.nevermorejazzball.com/
 

OTHER DANCES
October 9^th is Soul Night!  Come and get your groove on.

 

October 21^st the Grand Marquis will be at the Boulevard at 8 pm. http://www.grandmarquis.net they played for Sunflower Swing this year.  Let's get out and support dancing to live music.  Must be 21 to enter.

 

October 30^th is our Halloween Party.

 

November 13^th is our annual Sock Hop with the Dance Man Ronnie Choy.

 

December 4^th is our annual Christmas Party.

 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNZQMY96Ts

 

 

Happy Dancing! 

 
Missy Hawkins

WSDS President