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1. THIS WEEK: Mar 23rd - DJ Alex Fernandez! Last week of the series!
2. March Series Classes w/ Gilles & Angela, Brian & Cheryl, Pinar & Jeff!
3. Announcement of 5th Wed in March special drop-in classes
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards & 2-for-1 Coupons!
5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, photos & videos
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Thank you so much to all of you who came and made our St. Patrick's day celebrations so eventful! Our winners in the "Find the Leprechaun" game, all followers, were Tristan, Geri and Kyrie! And, if you were wondering, the hidden leprechauns followers were Tamara, Priya, Margot, Geri, Martha and Coleen while the leaders were Steve Attinger, Stephen Yang, Trevor, Dave Menestrina and Glen. Good work green guys and gals!
Not to forget a huge thank you to Gerry Kirwan and Darcy Noonan for bringing some real Irish heritage through the doors of WNH with their traditional Irish dancing, costume and fiddling! It was a honor for some of the WNH teachers to be able to share in the dance too. Thanks all around!
NEXT BIG PARTY: APRIL 6TH! Wednesday Night Hop's 6th Anniversary Party with Stompy Jones!
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1. THIS WEEK: Mar 23rd - DJ Alex Fernandez! Last week of the series!
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Come out and swing with us and DJ Alex Fernandez! This will be the last week of the series classes in March and the exciting graduation of our Dance Dance Resolution enrollees! But March is not quite out like a lamb yet! There is one more week after this one of classes where we will be offering special stand alone classes. Read on for class descriptions!
And see you on the dance floor!
wednesdaynighthop.com/
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2. March Series Classes w/ Gilles & Angela, Brian & Cheryl, Pinar & Jeff!
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The last week of classes! Check out the recap videos posted on facebook and youtube! "Friend" us on Facebook to get up to date information!
*** LEVEL 1 - FROM SWINGOUT TO CHARLESTON AND BACK ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
The Charleston is an integral part of Lindy Hop. It began as its own dance in the 1920s and basic moves of Lindy Hop grew out of this dance in the 1930s. Angela and Gilles will teach the basics of the Charleston and how it fits within the Lindy Hop. This series will cover rhythm, technique, and partner connection in the Swing Out, 20s face-to-face Charleston, and 30s side-by-side Charleston.
*** LEVEL 2 - SWINGOUT TECHNIQUE AND STYLING II ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
If you’re ready to take your swingout to a whole new level, this is the class for you! Brian and Cheryl will help you improve your fundamental technique while also providing exciting ideas for styling and adding flair to your swingout. We’ll explore variations of rhythm and tempo, fancy footwork, and other creative options to jazz up your basic style. Through it all, you’ll learn how to creatively transform your swingout so that you can take yourself and your partner to a whole new level of creativity and enjoyment.
*** LEVEL 3 - SPINS AND TURNS ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
Spins and turns all the way around! This month the Level 3 classes with Gilles & Pinar will focus on turning and spinning technique. Inside turns, outside turns, tuck turns, traveling turns, jump turns, flashy turns, turns for gals, turns for guys, turns in your charleston, turns in your jazz steps, tricky combinations... you will turn turn turn and learn to not get dizzy too. We will focus on connection, balance, speed, linear and rotational momentum and give you tips to improve your technique. You will all want to wear that twirly skirt,...even boys,...well, maybe not!
*** ALL LEVELS BALBOA ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
Experience the finer points of life in your Balboa! In March, Jeff and Pinar will show you how some of the building blocks of your Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing can be elegantly combined in numerous creative ways. Be a part of this creative process when the sum starts to be greater than its parts. They will show you interesting combinations, modified basics, alternative footwork and styling to make your Balboa just a little bit more exciting.
*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 Lindy OR Level 3 Lindy ($16 drop-in)
8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy OR Balboa ($16 drop-in)
9:15-11:45pm - DJ dance party! ($8)
($24 for two drop-in classes)
More Details:
wednesdaynighthop.com/classes/overview/
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3. Announcement of 5th Wed in March special drop-in classes
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There are 5 Wednesdays in March so we are having special drop-in, stand alone workshop type classes on that week. Get ready for a few special topics and Happy Graduation to our first Dance Dance Resolution class of 2011!
*** LEVEL 1 - SPICE UP YOUR 20s CHARLESTON ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
In this special drop-in class, Angela & Gilles will take you from the basic 20s Charleston into exciting variations and show you why it became a popular dance craze by the mid 1920s. Flapper dress optional!
*** LEVEL 2 - FAST-FORWARD & SLOW-MOTION SWINGOUTS ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
If you want to swing out in style to super fast or soothingly slow songs, this class is for you. Brian and Cheryl will teach you tips and tricks for how to keep your swingouts feeling great at tempos on the extreme ends of the spectrum. We'll review fundamental swingout technique that's important at any level and then explore how to tweak various elements so that you feel comfortable rocking out to any song. We hope you'll join us!
*** LEVEL 3 - THE SURPRISE FACTOR IN YOUR TURNS ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
Join us for the most fun of all the turning moves and variations after having worked on turning technique for a whole month. In this special class, we will introduce moves involving unexpected turns with exciting styling variations to your vocabulary. Use your syncopations, change your direction and surprise your partner and maybe even yourself. We promise to have loads of fun in this class.
*** BEING ONE WITH YOUR LINDY HOP AND BALBOA ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
You have built your vocabulary in Balboa and Lindy Hop for months, but you don't quite know how to incorporate the two. In this class, Arnold and Pinar will give you ways to incorporate the two dances into one song in artful ways. Prerequisites: Balboa basic, come-around, send-out, swing-out, circle, basic Charleston patterns.
*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 Lindy OR Level 3 Lindy ($16 drop-in)
8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy OR Balboa ($16 drop-in)
9:15-11:45pm - DJ dance party! ($8)
($24 for two drop-in classes)
More Details:
wednesdaynighthop.com/classes/overview/
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4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards & 2-for-1 Coupons!
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*** DISCOUNTS! ***
WNH welcomes individuals of 24 years and younger! Show proof of age 24 and younger at the front desk for half off the price of series classes. If you are over 24 years old, but still carry enough credits to qualify as a full-time student, you are still eligible for the discount. Bring in your full-time class schedule for that semester or quarter to get the discount. Dances are also discounted to a $6 admission cost. Drop-in classes are not discounted.
Discount policy for 24 and younger or full-time students:
$25 for series classes (regularly $50)
$16 for drop-in classes (same as regular price)
$6 for the dance only (regularly $8 or $12 on band night)
*** PUNCH CARDS & 2-FOR-1 COUPONS! ***
Wednesday Night offers $80 value pre-paid punch cards for entrance to the dance only. Each card gets you 10 admissions to the dance party be it a band night or a special party or performance. No more messing around with cash at the door. Just present your card and sign in!
If you signed up for the class series and you would like to introduce Lindy Hop to someone who has never been to Wednesday Night Hop before, ask your instructor for a 2-for-1 coupon. You can sign up for your next series class for only $25 for the continuing student and $25 for the brand new dancer! Spread the gospel of swing!
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5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, photos & videos
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Check the website regularly for updates!
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Give us a review on Yelp!
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Join us on FaceBook!
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Add our google calendar (click on link at bottom right):
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Visit us on YouTube to see videos (performances, contests)!
www.youtube.com/user/wednesdaynighthop/
Visit us on Flickr to see pictures of recent events!
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Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Audrey, Brian, Cheryl, Gilles, Lilly, Lori, Pinar, Megan & Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
