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

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  It's the final day of March and we're going to send the month off with style.  That's right, tonight is the Dollar Dance!!  Dancing to DJ'd music in the studio basement from 7-9 PM.  All it costs you is a buck for a great night of dancing in the middle of the week.  Be aware you may have to come in the door on the west side of the studio that enters directly to the stairwell.  Please support this venture, as the frequency it happens is entirely dependant on you the dancers showing your support.

 

Also, tonight is your last chance to register for Sunflower Swing at the discount price!  If you wait until tomorrow you'll only pay more.  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com for event details.

 

Also, a quick preview of April for you, as we have a lot of important things on the schedule already.

April 3 - Dance Card Sunday!

April 10 - SOUL NIGHT!

April 17 - Membership meeting in the studio basement at 7, plus a free dance contest!

April 24 - Birthday Jam!

 

That's right, an extra special reason to come EVERY SUNDAY.  Now, on to the normal email content.

 

BIG EVENTS
April 10 is SOUL NIGHT!  We'll be getting down all night with our friends from STAX and Motown, come join the fun!
 
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=5s1Q23yTalY

 
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 everything for this week.  Come support a new dance venture here in town and get a chance to secure your pass at Sunflower Swing for the cheapest price possible!

 

See you TONIGHT!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  Great crowd last week once again.  If you aren't dancing with us, you're missing out.  Sunflower Swing registration is open, and the price goes us in April.  That makes this Sunday your last chance to register in person at the cheapest price!!!!  Remember you have to register in person to get your WSDS member discount, and that you can always register online at www.sunflowerswing.com

 

THIS WEEK

Sunday is our Birthday Jam!  If you were born in March this is your chance to celebrate with us.  It's also the last week of the Lindy Hop class in the basement, check out the Sunday Classes section below to see what is coming up soon....

 

Thursday the 31st is our Dollar Dance!  We'll be in the basement of the studio and for just $1 you can come dance to DJ'd swing music from 7-9 PM.  Come support a cheap cheap chance to dance in the middle of the week!

 

BIG EVENTS
April 10 is SOUL NIGHT!  We'll be getting down all night with our friends from STAX and Motown, come join the fun!
 
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
March we're bringing back the original, Lindy Hop!
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 Lindy Hop
 
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.  This month is open floor practice!  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=IJBHglavkcU

 

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'll do it for this week.  There's a lot on the horizon for this spring, so you'd better get in dancing shape now.....

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President

Wichita Swing Dance Society

Hello dancers!  We had a great crowd last week at the Swing Daddies!  If you weren't there then you owe it to your dancing shoes to spend some time with them this Sunday.  Don't forget when you come you can register for Sunflower Swing!  That's right, register now and get the cheapest possible tickets to the biggest party we throw all year.  Check out www.sunflowerswing.com for details.....

 

BIG EVENTS

April 10 is SOUL NIGHT!  We'll be getting down all night with our friends from STAX and Motown, come join the fun!

 

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

March we're bringing back the original, Lindy Hop!
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 Lindy Hop

 

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

 

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.  This month is open floor practice!  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/user/twobarbreak#p/u/63/nT6ixUCloL0

 

OTHER DANCES

March 31st is our Dollar Dance!  We'll be in the studio basement DJing swing music from 7-9 PM and all it costs you is $1!  So come get some midweek dancing in with us!

 

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 all for now dancers, but I promise there is even more in the works right now....

 

See you Sunday!

 

Evan Borst

WSDS President