WSDS Weekly 12-8-11

Hello dancers! 

 

Thank you to those who came out to support the Festival of Trees event.  Goodwill Industries thanked us for our contribution to their event.

 

Another big THANKS to those who came to the Christmas party.  The band sounded great, people were full of good cheer and best of all the dancing was fantastic. 

 

The silent auction was a success.  Let me personally extend my gratitude to those that participated whether a donation, a bid or both.  The event raised almost $300 to go toward Sunflower Swing 2012.  Mark your calendars for June 22^nd -24^th 2012.  Follow Sunflower Swing on Facebook.

 

This week we will go back to our normal schedule.  Please see the information below. 

 

Classes

December Drop-in Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Cool Lindy Moves

6:30-7:30

$5/$7*

Upstairs

Advanced East Coast Swing

6:30-7:30

$5/$7*

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

*Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance for the night.

January Series Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Beginning Lindy Hop

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Upstairs

West Coast Swing

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

**Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance all month.

February Series Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Beginning Lindy Hop

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Upstairs

Balboa

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

**Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance all month.

 

DATES and DETAILS

December 11^th – Sunday classes and dance from 6:30 – 10pm.

 

December 18^th – Sunday classes and dance from 6:30 – 10pm.

 

December 25^th – Closed for Christmas.

 

January 1^st – Happy New Year!! We are open!

 

January 29^th – WSDS membership Meeting at 6:30 pm in basement.

 

January 29^th – Soul Night with the band The Watchers.

 

June 22^nd – 24 – is Sunflower Swing 2012.

 

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


January 21^st -22^nd –Omaha Jitterbugs is presenting a workshop weekend with Christian & Jenny.  Click here for more information http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=196

 

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

 

March 15^th - 18^th in Houston TX is the Great Southwest Lindyfest http://lindyfest.hsds.org

 

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=ePc98Cg__kc&feature=youtu.be

 

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

 

WSDS Weekly 12/1/11

Hi-de-ho dancers! 

 

We have a weekend full of dancing for you.  What a fantastic way to start off the holiday season!

 

Saturday, December 3^rd is a workshop featuring Balboa dancing from 2-4 pm at Harry Reese Dance Studio. Balboa is a fast dance that won't leave you breathing hard! Focusing on fun footwork you'll love integrating this into your normal dance repertoire.  All levels are welcome no partner is required.

 

Sunday, December 4^th Goodwill Industries has asked us to share our gift of dancing at their annual fundraiser Festival of Trees at Century II from 1-2 pm. Admission is free for dancers and a guest.  Additional guests cost $5.  Enter at the northeast side of the building; it has a Festival of Trees banner.  Inform those taking tickets you are a performer with the Wichita Swing Dance Society.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check-in upstairs in the balcony.

 

Sunday, December 4^th is our Christmas Party.  

6:30 – 7 pm - Beginning East Coast Swing

7-10 pm – Dancing

 

You are encouraged to dress up and bring snacks to share.  As a gift to our members the event is free.  It is $10 for non-members.  

 

Providing music is Nouveau Quintette. In addition to 3 hours of live music the evening will feature performances by Shiny Stockings and Hot Rhythm Revival. 

 

During the evening there will be a silent auction.  Please bring money for bidding.  The fundraiser is to make Sunflower Swing a better event.  We currently have donations of dance lessons from several instructors, a set of Blues Ball tickets, jewelry, handcrafted clocks, wine, and handmade hats, scarfs, bags and various desserts.  We are accepting donations for the auction and appreciate your participation at the event. 

 

Classes

December Drop-in Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Cool Lindy Moves

6:30-7:30

$5/$7*

Upstairs

Advanced East Coast Swing

6:30-7:30

$5/$7*

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

*Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance for the night.

January Series Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Beginning Lindy

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Upstairs

West Coast Swing

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

**Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance all month.

February Series Classes

Time

Cost

Location

Intermediate Lindy

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Upstairs

Balboa

6:30-7:30

$20/$30 **

Downstairs

Beginning East Coast Swing

7:30-8:00

$4/$6

Upstairs

**Cost includes 7:30 drop-in class and dance all month.

 

DATES and DETAILS

December 3^rd – is the Balboa Workshop from 2-4 pm at Harry Reese Dance Studio.

 

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!

 

January 29^th – WSDS membership Meeting at 6:30 pm in basement.

 

January 29^th – Soul Night with the band The Watchers.

 

 

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

 

March 15^th - 18^th in Houston TX is the Great Southwest Lindyfest  http://lindyfest.hsds.org

 

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=P99p6l8v0FQ

 

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

 

WSDS Weekly 11/22/11

Hello dancers! 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!  After the holiday, shopping and football, I trust you are ready to dance. Sunday is our Birthday jam.  Come and celebrate the November birthday babies.

 

December 4^th is our Annual Christmas Party from 7-10 pm.  A beginning East Coast Swing lesson is offered from 6:30-7 pm.  As a gift to our members the event is free.  For non-members it will cost $10 to enter.  You are encouraged to dress up and bring snacks to share.  The special guest is Nouveau Quintette playing music for 3 hours.  We will have a silent auction during the evening.  The fundraiser is to make Sunflower Swing a better event.  We currently have donations of dance lessons from several instructors, a set of Blues Ball tickets, jewelry, handcrafted clocks, wine, and handmade hats, scarfs, pillows and various desserts.  We are accepting donations and appreciate your participation at the event. 

 

December 4^th Goodwill Industries has asked us to come share our gift of dancing at their annual fundraiser Festival of Trees at Century II.  Set your watches, dancing will commence at 1pm for an hour.  Come join the fun in sharing good cheer. 

 

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

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=yEX5x4p9-8s&feature=related

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President

 

WSDS Weekly 11/17/11

Hello dancers! 

 

Thank you to those who attended and supported the Central Prairie Honor Flight.  Congratulate our very own Shirley Hess and Isaiah Johnson for winning the dance competition.  A special thank you to Ronnie Choy and all of those who made our Sock Hop a success.

 

Our Christmas Party is just a few weeks away.  As a gift to our members the event is free.  For non-members it will cost $10 to enter.  You are encouraged to dress up and bring snacks to share.  The special guest will be Nouveau Quintette playing for us from 7-10 pm.  We will have a silent auction during the evening.  The funds are for Sunflower Swing, to build a better event.  We currently have donations of dance lessons from several instructors, a set of Blues Ball tickets, jewelry, handcrafted clock, wine, and handmade hats, scarfs, pillows and various desserts.  Perhaps this has sparked your interest to donate to our cause.  We appreciate your participation with a donation and your preparation to bid at the event. 

 

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

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=Imf35_aOcP0&feature=related

 

Happy Dancing! 

 

Missy Hawkins

WSDS President