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

 

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  A little early with the email this week to remind you that TOMORROW IS THE DOLLAR DANCE!!!  Yes, tomorrow (Thursday) in the basement at Harry's from 7-9 PM we'll have DJ'd music for just $1!

 

It's also one last chance to get registered for Sunflower Swing before the prices go up on May 1st!

 

BIG EVENTS
May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!
 
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 

 

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BHxhUnokU

 

 

That's it for now everyone.  Don't miss out on Sunflower Swing while the prices are low!

 

See you THURSDAY!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  April is wrapping up but we have a little more dancing to squeeze in before it's gone! 

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday is our April Birthday Jam!  So come out and help everyone celebrate!  It's also another chance to register for Sunflower Swing for just $60 if you're a WSDS member!

 

Thursday is the dollar dance!  That's right, dancing in the middle of the week for just a buck.  We'll be in the studio basement from 7-9 PM with DJ'd swing music.  Come and join us!

 

BIG EVENTS
May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!
 
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
April we have something new for you, Collegiate Shag!
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 Collegiate Shag
 
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
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 2011 Instructor Jenna Stworzyjanek in this clip.  Funny name, seriously good dancing....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XhIx_Aa1Ms

 

That'll do it for now everyone.  Have a great Easter and hopefully you'll come cap off the day with some dancing!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  April continues and so do the great reasons to come out and dance!

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday oh Sunday, let's count the reasons to go:

1) It's the membership meeting!  At 7 PM in the basement we'll get together to discuss the past 3 months and the three to come....

2) We're having a dance contest!  It'll be free to enter and we'll have prizes!

3) Sunflower Swing registration is open!  That's right, you can get your spot secured now before the price goes up in May!  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com

 

BIG EVENTS

May 15 marks the return of the Dance Man, Ronnie Choy!  Come find out why he's our favorite DJ and get ready to get dancing!

 

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
April we have something new for you, Collegiate Shag!
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 Collegiate Shag
 
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
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

We have some Balboa classes coming at Sunflower Swing, here's a peek at the man who'll be teaching them...

http://www.youtube.com/user/Klempner#p/u/2/U7Pxqdi198c

 

OTHER DANCES

April 28th The Dollar Dance is back!  From 7-9 we'll be down in the studio basement to dance our mid-week cares away for just a buck!  We had a great crowd last time and are hoping for an even bigger one this time around....

 

That's it for now, the coming weeks might include Old Farmer's Market news, Riverfestival news, and maybe even more to get excited about.  For now though, we hope you'll get registered for Sunflower Swing and get ready for the dance contest!

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We're off to a good start for April and a lot of fun is yet to come.  Check out the details below....

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday is SOUL NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!  That's right, our couple times a year party is hitting the studio once again.  Come out and get down to a little different style of music and have a great time!

 

Sunday is also yet another chance to register for Sunflower Swing!  The price goes up again in May so don't miss this deadline!

 

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
April we have something new for you, Collegiate Shag!
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 Collegiate Shag
 
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.  April is the Elaine's Contraption taster class!  Cost is $5 per night or $10 per month.  Check out www.lindybombers.com for more details! 
 
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
May 6-8 in Minneapolis, MN is Midwest Lindyfest!
http://www.midwestlindyfest.com/
 
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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbE2L1ZL8Q

 

OTHER DANCES
April 17th is a big Swingin' Sunday!  We're having our quarterly membership meeting, and we're having a dance contest!  Prizes will be awarded and it will be free to enter.  Mark it on your calendar, we'd love to see all of you there!

 

 

That's it for now, look for more in the coming weeks about the next Dollar Dance, Riverfestival, Old Farmer's Market, and possibly even more!

 

See you Sunday

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President