Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We're fresh off of Sunflower Swing 2010 and a big thank you is in order.  To all of you who attended the great dance classes with Kim, David, Nate, and Christy, thank you.  To everyone who came out Friday night to kick the weekend off and welcome all of our out of town guests, thank you.  To everyone who watched the performances, competitions, and new band Pivot Point Saturday night, thank you.  And finally to everyone who helped end the weekend on a high note Sunday night with the Swing Daddies, thank you.  To everyone else, you missed out.

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday is our birthday jam and a chance for a great Charleston Line class!  Don't miss out!

 

BIG EVENTS

August 22nd is a very special Swingin' Sunday.  It marks the return of the Dance Man Ronnie Choy!  Don't miss out on hearing our favorite DJ do what he does best.

 

SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
July we only have 2 nights of normal classes, so we're giving you a chance to catch up on the line dances we love so much.  The 11th we'll cover Shim Sham, the 25th we'll cover Line Charleston.
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Shim Sham/Line Charleston

 

August we're back running at full speed with another round of Advanced East Coast.  It's going to be a great month of classes, here's the lineup:

Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Advanced East Coast

 

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, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - East Coast Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 7 PM.  Follow that up with Blues at 8 PM for a great evening of dancing!  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
An inspirational bit of lindy hop from the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtG4F4JWOo
 
OTHER DANCES
July 31st is the OTB Picnic/Potluck Dance at Old Town Ballroom.  From 8-11 you can enjoy the food and fun for only $10

 

 

That's it for now everybody.  Be on the lookout for elections info in the near future, we'll be looking for the next group of people to lead this group!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers, this week it is all about one thing:  SUNFLOWER SWING!  It's finally here, and I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve.

 

The fun starts tomorrow night at Old Town Ballroom (630 E. Douglas) from 7-10 PM.  We'll have DJ Joy Kotewall from KC and DJ David Frutos from California playing the tunes, the dancing is up to you!  Cost is only $5, come out and help kick the weekend off in style!

 

Saturday we give you a fun-filled day of classes with Kim Clever and David Frutos from California as well as Nate Woodhams and Christy Palmer from Omaha.  It's at the studio (Harry's) from 10-3, we'll have a beginner and an advanced track so there's something for everybody.  Classes include beginning lindy hop, slides, aerials, movie moves, and more!  Classes are $10 each.

 

Saturday night we head to the Dance Studio (1855 S. Rock) from 8-Midnight for an evening of dance contests, DJ Troy Nothnagel from Omaha, and LIVE MUSIC!  Pivot Point makes their debut for you so come welcome them to the Wichita Swing Dance Society!  The entire dance is only $10.

 

If that's not enough, we'll head back to Old Town Ballroom (630 E. Douglas) afterwards for an after hours dance from Midnight until however late you can party.  Why not see how late you can go?  For $5 it's an exciting evening sure to include swing, soul, blues and more with DJ Hilary Wright from KC

 

Sunday are more classes at the Dance Studio (1855 S. Rock) from 10-3, and we're all together this time.  Easy tricks for everyone, balboa, and collegiate shag highlight a fun day of classes, again $10 each.

 

Sunday night we have a very special Swingin' Sunday planned.  Brief East Coast lesson from 6:30-7, then the Swingdaddies take over with a whirlwind of high energy swing fun from 7-10 PM!  The entire evening is $10, don't miss out!

 

Of course you can save money by getting a weekend pass that admits you to every dance and every class ($110 value) for only $70 for members and $85 for non-members.  If not, then come to as much as you can squeeze in, it's a party the likes of which you won't see again for a year.

 

Check out the attachment and www.wichitaswingdance.com for more details.  Hope to see you all there!

 

See you all weekend!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  This Sunday is your last chance to register for Sunflower Swing at our awesome discount rate of $50!  Wondering what that gets you?  Here's you answer:

 

Friday Night (July 16) We're heading over to Old Town Ballroom for a welcome dance!  We'll get down from 7-10 PM to the sounds of DJ's from Kansas City and California.

 

Saturday (July 17) the learning begins at Harry's, with classes taught by our guest instructors:  Kim Clever, David Frutos, Christy Palmer, and Nate Woodhams.  There'll be classes for all levels, including classes covering slides, aerials, moves featured in the movies, charleston and more!  Classes run from 10 AM to 3:15 PM

 

The fun doesn't stop as we head out to the Dance Studio from 8-Midnight for an evening of live music with Pivot Point, Omaha DJ's, teacher showcases, and dance contests that give you the chance to win passes to Cowtown Jamborama, Southern Fried Swing, Sunflower Swing, The Rhythm is Jumpin', and more!

 

If that isn't enough we'll move over to Old Town Ballroom for more dancing to the tunes of KC DJ's from midnight to as late as you can stay (yes, that's a challenge).

 

Then Sunday (Juy 18) we bring you more classes, at the Dance Studio from 10-3:15.  These classes are for all levels, including easy tricks and shag!

 

That night we wrap up the weekend in style with the Swing Daddies playing live music at Harry's from 7-10 PM!

 

So if you're keeping track, that's 4 dances, 2 days of classes, 2 live bands, and too much fun for you to want to miss!

 

Get all the details at http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html

 

Now, on with the rest of your regularly scheduled email:

 

THIS WEEK

Friday is Swing Night at the Wichita Dance Round Up.  A little more slanted to West Coast, if you enjoyed Soul Night you might enjoy some of this as well.  Details at http://dancewdr.com/

 

Sunday is a dance card night and we'll be teaching Shim Sham!

 

Monday the Immanuel Scott Big Band is playing at WSU in the amphitheater behind Duerksen Fine Arts Center.  Starts at 7 PM, and it's free.  Dance space may be limited.

 

WORKSHOPS
It's all about Sunflower Swing, 2 days, 2 great sets of instructors, 8 classes for you to indulge your desire to learn.  Check out the class schedule here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary/Class_Schedule_2010.pdf
 
LIVE BANDS
If you aren't at Sunflower Swing you're missing the chance to indulge in a double dip of Live Music!  Pivot Point makes their debut playing for you on July 17th, while the Swing Daddies hit the studio like a hurricane on July 18th.  Each dance is $10, but it's cheaper with your weekend pass or if you volunteer!  Respond to the email to volunteer, go here to register:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_registration.html
 
BIG EVENTS
Third section in a row, July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing!  An event so big it takes an entire weekend to contain it.  Check out all the details here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html
 
SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
July we only have 2 nights of normal classes, so we're giving you a chance to catch up on the line dances we love so much.  The 11th we'll cover Shim Sham, the 25th we'll cover Line Charleston.
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Shim Sham/Line Charleston
 
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, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - East Coast Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 7 PM.  Follow that up with Blues at 8 PM for a great evening of dancing!  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK
Check out our lead instructors for Sunflower Swing, Kim Clever and David Frutos as they perform in France:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sKq8Fc_w44
 
OTHER DANCES
July 31st is the OTB Picnic/Potluck Dance at Old Town Ballroom.  From 8-11 you can enjoy the food and fun for only $10
 
August 22nd is a very special Swingin' Sunday.  It marks the return of the Dance Man Ronnie Choy!  Don't miss out on hearing our favorite DJ do what he does best.
 
 
See you Sunday!
 
Evan Borst
WSDS President

 

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Sunflower Swing is getting closer, it's time to get excited!  Need reasons why?  Check out www.wichitaswingdance.com!

 

We still are looking for volunteers and hosts.  Volunteering will save you money to participate in the event, and hosting will give you a chance to meet out of town dancers! 

 

Also bring your $$ on July 11th, as we'll extend the special one last time:  $50 for a Sunflower Swing Weekend Pass to the first 5 people to register!  That includes all the dances, all the classes, all the bands!

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday WE WILL NOT BE DANCING.  Enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation!

 

WORKSHOPS
It's all about Sunflower Swing, 2 days, 2 great sets of instructors, 8 classes for you to indulge your desire to learn.  Check out the class schedule here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary/Class_Schedule_2010.pdf
 
LIVE BANDS
If you aren't at Sunflower Swing you're missing the chance to indulge in a double dip of Live Music!  Pivot Point makes their debut playing for you on July 17th, while the Swing Daddies hit the studio like a hurricane on July 18th.  Each dance is $10, but it's cheaper with your weekend pass or if you volunteer!  Respond to the email to volunteer, go here to register:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_registration.html
 
BIG EVENTS
Third section in a row, July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing!  An event so big it takes an entire weekend to contain it.  Check out all the details here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html
 
SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
July we only have 2 nights of normal classes, so we're giving you a chance to catch up on the line dances we love so much.  The 11th we'll cover Shim Sham, the 25th we'll cover Line Charleston.
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Shim Sham/Line Charleston
 
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, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - East Coast Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 7 PM.  Follow that up with Blues at 8 PM for a great evening of dancing!  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK 

Check out our lead instructors for Sunflower Swing, Kim Clever and David Frutos as they perform in France:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6S8cNAdjIs

 

OTHER DANCES

July 31st is the OTB Picnic/Potluck Dance at Old Town Ballroom.  From 8-11 you can enjoy the food and fun for only $10

 

August 22nd is a very special Swingin' Sunday.  It marks the return of the Dance Man Ronnie Choy!  Don't miss out on hearing our favorite DJ do what he does best.

 

 

That's it for now gang, hope you all have a great weekend, and we'll see you on the 11th!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We're less than one month away from Sunflower Swing and there's a lot to get excited for!  Check out all the details at www.wichitaswingdance.com!

 

We need volunteers and hosts for Sunflower!  Respond to this email if you're interested in either one.  You can help make this event a success! 

 

Finally, the 4th of July is a Sunday but WE WILL NOT BE DANCING THAT NIGHT.  We hope you enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation!

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday we have two great reasons for you to attend:

1) It's our June Birthday Jam! 

2) We're extending our Sunflower Swing special!  Be one of the first 5 to register for Sunflower Swing this Sunday and do so for only $50!!  Eight classes, 3 nights of dancing, and 2 live bands are all yours!

 

WORKSHOPS
It's all about Sunflower Swing, 2 days, 2 great sets of instructors, 8 classes for you to indulge your desire to learn.  Check out the class schedule here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary/Class_Schedule_2010.pdf
 
LIVE BANDS
If you aren't at Sunflower Swing you're missing the chance to indulge in a double dip of Live Music!  Pivot Point makes their debut playing for you on July 17th, while the Swing Daddies hit the studio like a hurricane on July 18th.  Each dance is $10, but it's cheaper with your weekend pass or if you volunteer!  Respond to the email to volunteer, go here to register:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_registration.html
 
BIG EVENTS
Third section in a row, July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing!  An event so big it takes an entire weekend to contain it.  Check out all the details here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html
 
SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
June we mix it up and bring you blues!  Get down but not dirty and enjoy yourself!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Blues

 

July we only have 2 nights of normal classes, so we're giving you a chance to catch up on the line dances we love so much.  The 11th we'll cover Shim Sham, the 25th we'll cover Line Charleston.

Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Shim Sham/Line Charleston

 

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, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - East Coast Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 7 PM.  Follow that up with Blues at 8 PM for a great evening of dancing!  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

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

 

 

Don't forget we've extended your chance for a CHEAP pass to Sunflower Swing this Sunday night, don't miss out!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Thanks to everyone who came out and let helped make Soul Night a party last week!  As long as you support them, we'll be sure to keep having them.

 

Also thank you to everybody who came out to the final Swing Night at the Shadow this past Tuesday.  I appreciate you helping show the Shadow our gratitude for a great run.  We are working on getting another location for some free mid-week dancing, keep your ears open!

 

Sunflower Swing still needs help from you the dancers.  People interested in volunteering can save money on a weekend pass OR get in free to individual events, depending on how much you volunteer!  Respond to this email if you're interested.  We also need people willing to put up the growing number of out of towners we have coming in.  Fill out our housing form here:  http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_housing.html

 

The 4th of July is a Sunday, and we will NOT BE HAVING SWINGIN' SUNDAYS THAT EVENING.  We hope you all have a great holiday celebrating the birth of our country.

 

THIS WEEK

Saturday is the Wealth of Workshops at the Dance Studio.  Classes in East Coast Swing, Collegiate Shag, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha and more.  Check here for details:

http://www.justgottadance.com/Announcements.html

 

Saturday is the Beach Party at Old Town Ballroom.  From 8-11 come enjoy dancing to a variety of music, food, drink, and a group class for just $10!  Casual dress and beach wear encouraged!

 

Sunday we're having a special!  THE FIRST 5 PEOPLE TO REGISTER FOR SUNFLOWER SWING CAN DO SO FOR JUST $50!!!!  That's both days of classes (8 total) and all three nights of dancing.  It's a $110 value for over half off!

 

WORKSHOPS
It's all about Sunflower Swing, 2 days, 2 great sets of instructors, 8 classes for you to indulge your desire to learn.  Check out the class schedule here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary/Class_Schedule_2010.pdf
 
LIVE BANDS
If you aren't at Sunflower Swing you're missing the chance to indulge in a double dip of Live Music!  Pivot Point makes their debut playing for you on July 17th, while the Swing Daddies hit the studio like a hurricane on July 18th.  Each dance is $10, but it's cheaper with your weekend pass or if you volunteer!  Respond to the email to volunteer, go here to register:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/ani_registration.html
 
BIG EVENTS
Third section in a row, July 16-18 is Sunflower Swing!  An event so big it takes an entire weekend to contain it.  Check out all the details here:
http://www.wichitaswingdance.com/anniversary.html

 

SUNDAY NIGHT CLASSES
June we mix it up and bring you blues!  Get down but not dirty and enjoy yourself!
Upstairs:
6:30 - Beginner Swing I
7:15 - Beginner Swing II
Downstairs:
6:30 - Intermediate Lindy Hop
7:15 - Blues
 
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, advanced at 8:30 PM  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details!
 
Wednesday nights - East Coast Swing Class at Old Town Ballroom at 7 PM.  Follow that up with Blues at 8 PM for a great evening of dancing!  Check out www.oldtownballroom.com for directions.

 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Don't miss the chance to get a taste of swing dancing across the country!
 
July 23-25 in Minneapolis, MN is the Twin Cities Balboa Festival!
http://www.tcbal.com/
 
August 6-8 in Denver, CO is Lindy on the Rocks!
www.cmdance.org
 
September 16-19 in Omaha, NE is Cowtown Jamborama!
http://www.jitterbugs.org/Default.aspx?tabid=152
 
September 24-26 in Ft. Smith, AR is Southern Fried Swing!
http://itsaboutmomentum.com/sfs/
 
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK

Think Lindy Hop is a slow dance?  Check out this enduranc contest from a few years ago:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LindyLibrary?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/91/V4TmnbPTBjM

 

 

Don't forget you can get a cheap cheap cheap pass to Sunflower Swing this Sunday, don't miss the chance!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

 

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Tonight is a sad night, it's our final Swing Night at the Shadow.  The Shadow started supporting our group through these swing nights in February 2009, and have been tremendous partners ever since.

 

I sincerely hope you'll come out from 6-9 PM tonight to show your thanks to the Shadow, thanks they richly deserve.  Remember there will be DJ'd swing music, it's FREE, all ages are welcome, the indoors are smoke free, and there is a full food menu and a full service bar for your enjoyment.

 

We'll begin looking for another place to host these Swing Nights, but for now please, please come out and help us give Swing Nights at the Shadow a sendoff to remember.

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President