This Week's Newsletter
Wed Dec 14: Holiday WHITE OUT Party! Wear WHITE! DJ Scott! Performances! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: Holiday WHITE OUT Party! Wear WHITE! DJ Scott! Performances!
2. Nov.30th/Dec. Classes: with Brian & Cheryl, Pinar & Gilles!
3. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards & 2-for-1 Coupons!
4. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, photos & videos
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Congratulations to our Harvest Moon Jack & Jill Derby finalists & winners!
They were matched up on the spot and this was the line-up; Aaron Rodriguez & Liz Song, James Yeh & Helen Lu, Jeff Gin & Lori Taniguchi, Ben Polo & Yvonne Gower (3rd Place), Peter Bullen & Irina Loseva (2nd Place), and Elliot Chow & Eva Cheng (1st Place!).
Thanks to Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band for providing the music for the evening.
Thank you to Camp Jitterbug, Midwest Lindyfest and Swingin' at the Savoy for providing the prizes for the contest.
Thank you to all of you for supporting and competing in the contest!
See you on the dance floor!
wednesdaynighthop.com/
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1. THIS WEEK: Holiday WHITE OUT Party! Wear WHITE! DJ Scott! Performances!
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Don't forget to WEAR WHITE for our holiday White Out Party! The free photo booth will be open on the hour every hour for a half an hour! We're going artsy this year again and going black and white for the photos.
Don't leave early because we want to get a huge group photo with everyone in it at 9:50pm. Stay to be in this year's photo!
You won't want to miss performances by Double or Nothing and The Swing Cats Rhythm Revue! We'll shoot for about 10:30pm for these performances.
Dance the night away to song selections by DJ Scott Dylewski!
Wear WHITE!
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/20111214.php
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2. Nov.30th/Dec. Classes: with Brian & Cheryl, Pinar & Gilles!
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Online registration is open for 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 - Rhythm guitar, Banjo and Vocalist, Jason Vanderford will join us in class this day for a half dance / half seminar class all about rhythm and musicality!
*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!
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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!
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
