This Week's Newsletter
Wed Nov 30: DJ Allen Kerr! Series Begins (Kevin's back)! Last JnJ Prelim! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: DJ Allen Kerr! Series Begins (Kevin's back)! Last JnJ Prelim!
2. Nov.30th/Dec. Classes: 4-week class series starts NOVEMBER 30TH!
3. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards & 2-for-1 Coupons!
4. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, photos & videos
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Happy Thanksgiving from Wednesday Night Hop!
Our Harvest Moon Jack and Jill contest bridges the holiday. Don't forget your past winners and that there is still one last preliminary contest this coming week! Sign up, first come, first served near the DJ booth to get into the 4th and last Prelim. contest!
Third Preliminary Winners:
Jeff Gin & Yvonne Gower, First Place!
Roman Karachinsky & Jessica King, Second Place!
Aaron Rodriguez & Irina Loseva, Third Place!
Second Preliminary Winners:
Ben Polo & Eva Cheng, First Place!
Aaron Rodriguez & Lori Taniguchi, Second Place!
James Yeh & Irina Degtiar, Third Place!
First Preliminary Winners:
Elliot Chow & Helen Lu, First Place!
Peter Bullen & Liz Song, Second Place!
James Yeh & Katie O'Neil, Third Place!
The final will be held on December 7th to live music provided by Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band where these winners, runner ups and alternates will compete for their choice of passes to Midwest Lindyfest, Camp Jitterbug and Swingin' at the Savoy.
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/HarvestMoonJnJ2011.php
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1. THIS WEEK: DJ Allen Kerr! Series Begins (Kevin's back)! Last JnJ Prelim!
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DJ Allen Kerr spins our tunes for us and the contestants for this last preliminary of the Harvest Moon Jack & Jill Derby!
This will be the first week of the last series of classes for the year! Check it out! To kick off our smorgasbord of topics in Level 3 this month AND to give you extra inspiration and competitive edge for qualifying for the contest finals, we are offering a class all about competitions given by none other than champion lindy hopper, Kevin St. Laurent! Don't miss this rare opportunity!
See you on the dance floor!
wednesdaynighthop.com/
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2. Nov.30th/Dec. Classes: 4-week class series starts NOVEMBER 30TH!
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Heads up! Our next 4-week series classes start on NOVEMBER 30th and continues until December 21st! See you for this after the Thanksgiving holiday!
Online registration is open for series and drop-in classes:
wednesdaynighthop.com/register
*** INTERMEDIATE - BAL-RUEDA! ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
You already know Swing Rueda: a called group dance around a circle based on Casino Rueda. Now translate that image into Balboa. This is an intermediate level class, so please come knowing: basic footwork, come-around, break-turn, throw-out, cross-overs, and lollies and be comfortable transitioning between Pure Balboa and Bal-swing. Performance opportunities will be available. Want a sneak peak? Check out this video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb1PSguOrD8
*** LEVEL 1 - CHARLESTON & BEYOND ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
Did you know that the Charleston preceded even swing and lindy hop? It's true! Come learn the fundamental steps that took the 1920s by storm, and which today form the basis of all that we call swing. Cheryl and Brian will teach you fundamental Charleston moves this month and will help you figure out how to fit them with whatever other moves you already know...but fear not if you've never danced before, we'll get you up to speed on swing basics as well!
*** LEVEL 2 - SWING-OUT TECHNIQUE ***
7:15 - 8:15pm
The swingout is the bread and butter of lindy hop - the circular movement of the swingout differentiates lindy hop from east coast swing, and makes lindy hop so dynamic to do and watch. You learned the basic elements of the swingout in your Level 1 class; now, it's time to tweak your swingouts so they can be as awesome as you want them to be! In this class, we'll give you tools to improve your swingout technique and will cover some ridiculously fun styling options such as swivels, scissor kicks, swoops, and more. Throughout it all, we will also work on how to maximize your connection to your partner.
*** LEVEL 3 - SPECIAL TOPICS ***
8:15 - 9:15pm
Each week we will do something that we've been wanting to do for a long time! (topic subject to change - we're working on it, but we are so excited for this series that we want to share some of the ideas and loose schedule that we are firming up as this is being sent!)
*Competition Class - Talk about competing, how to do it, what the judges are looking for and hold a little preliminary and final contest during the hour. Who better to coach us on the ins and outs of competition than champion lindy hopper, Kevin St. Laurent!
*Musicality Class - Talk about and interpret the music from the roots of its history. You may love how your dancing changes with this unique and educated perspective in mind.
*Critique Session - Diagnose what you are doing well and what you need the most work on. This is one of the best things you can do for your Lindy Hop. If you can stand the pressure, the results will be worth it!
*Teacher Panel Question & Answer - Some WNH teachers and beyond will answer and expound on your burning questions. Submit your questions all month leading up to this final week of 2011!
*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 Lindy OR Int. Balboa ( series, drop-in)
8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy OR Level 3 Lindy ( series, drop-in)
9:30-12:00am - Dance Party ( band night, DJ night)
( for two series classes)
( for two drop-in classes)
More Details:
wednesdaynighthop.com/classes/overview/
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3. 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 admission cost. Drop-in classes are not discounted.
Discount policy for 24 and younger or full-time students:
for series classes (regularly )
for drop-in classes (same as regular price)
for the dance only (regularly or on band night)
*** PUNCH CARDS & 2-FOR-1 COUPONS! ***
Wednesday Night offers 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 for the continuing student and for the brand new dancer! Spread the gospel of swing!
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4. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, photos & videos
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Check the website regularly for updates!
wednesdaynighthop.com/
Give us a review on Yelp!
www.yelp.com/biz/wednesday-night-hop-mountain-view
Join us on FaceBook!
www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-View-CA/Wednesday-Night-Hop/12642388926
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!
www.flickr.com/photos/wednesdaynighthop/sets/
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Audrey & Gilles
Brian, Cheryl, Lilly, Lori, Pinar
Andrea, Jeff, Karen, Margaret, Peter, Megan & Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
