This Week's Newsletter
Wed Aug 22: Back to School Hop! DJ Angela! Free 15m Shim-Sham Lesson! Series Conclude! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: August 22nd! Back to School Hop! DJ Angela! Free 15-minute Shim-Sham Lesson! August Series Conclude!
2. Week 5, August 29th, Drop-in Classes -- Sneak Preview!
3. August Classes: Trevor & Julie! Yon & Gilles!
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards & 2-for-1 Coupons!
5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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There are five Wednesdays this month, which means we get to have special drop-in classes on our 5th week, August 29th. Our series are scheduled around a 4-week month, but on the months where there are five Wednesdays, we do a special topic drop-in class that is stand-alone. (For Summer Swing enrollees, this 5th week class is included in your discount package!) Check out the sneak previews below into the exciting classes we're going to have!
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1. THIS WEEK: August 22nd! Back to School Hop! DJ Angela! Free 15-minute Shim-Sham Lesson! August Series Conclude!
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It's time to Sock Hop! We'll be going back to school the 50's style, and you can dress to the theme. Put on your school uniform or a vintage sock hop garb - we'll have a "Best Dressed" contest!
And don't forget to put on your slickest socks -- we'll have a Sock Sliding competition!
The swing troupe Double or Nothing has a special performance for us. Come join the party!
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/20120822.php
When we're not watching the performance, not sliding, or not clipping clothepins on contestants to cast our votes, we can flaunt our costumes dancing to DJ Angela Lee!
This month we have a free 15-minute Shim-Sham lesson during our dance party. Learn this fun and easy routine and join the global community of lindy hoppers! (check out the video below and you'll know what we mean ;)) We'll announce it sometime between 9:30 and 10pm. Don't worry if you missed previous weeks -- we'll review what we covered before. The DJ will play it later during the dance so everybody can practice their new skills!
Global Shim Sham for Frankie video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_k_BIA_unI
Our series classes conclude this week, but as always, you can drop in. Check out the sneak previes below into our 5th week drop-in classes!
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2. Week 5, August 29th, Drop-in Classes -- Sneak Preview!
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7:15-8:15pm:
*** Level 2 - TUCK & TURN with Yon & Gilles ***
Join us for a class on how to tuck, spin and roll your way through your dancing. We will focus on technique and moves in this fun class. It will be sure to get your head spinning... in a good way!
*** SHAG Continued! with Trevor & Julie ***
There was too much Shag goodness to walk away after 4 weeks. The week 5 drop-in class will continue to build upon the fundamentals and fancy moves from the previous weeks. We'll finish up the class with a fun and friendly shag jam.
8:15-9:15pm:
*** Level 1 - CHARLESTON BONANZA! with Trevor & Julie ***
Come for a sneak preview of next month's Charleston series! You'll learn 20's and 30's Charleston footwork, seamless transitions, and other cool moves! Flapper dresses and hip flasks not required. :)
*** Level 3 - CHALLENGING CHARLESTON VARIATIONS with Yon & Gilles ***
Build upon your partner Charleston by adding challenging and fun combinations! We will focus on partner connection, leading and following, and using momentum to complete patterns.
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3. August Classes: Trevor & Julie! Yon & Gilles!
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7:15-8:15pm:
*** Level 2: SWING-OUT VARIATIONS with Yon & Manu/Gilles ***
Love your swing-out but want some sass? Surprise and woo your partner with variations on your 1,2 and 7,8 counts. We will also spend some time fine-tuning your swing-outs.
*** COLLEGIATE SHAG (all levels, challenging) with Trevor & Julie ***
This August, Julie & Trevor will be teaching Collegiate Shag! Collegiate Shag is a dance that evolved from the Charleston and was popular in the 1920's and 1930's with college students. It's an excellent dance to do when the tempos really start jumping and its 6 & 8 count footwork will help you keep up with ease! In this four week series, expect to become versed in shag styles, variations, and cool patterns! We'll get you shaggin' out to the faster songs, no problem!
Weíll start you off with shag basics, so no previous shag experience is necessary but previous lindy and/or partner dancing experience is recommended. Expand your dance repertoire with this captivating dance form!
www.youtube.com/user/CollegiateShagMovies
8:15-9:15pm:
*** Level 1: 6- & 8-COUNT FOOTWORK with Trevor & Julie ***
When social dancing at a Lindy Hop event, you'll always experience dancing 8-count footwork, 6-count footwork, and other interesting rhythms. In this beginner level, 4 week series class, Julie & Trevor will teach you the art of transitioning between these rhythms. They will also teach you some 6 and 8 count patterns that will get you swinging' with style!
*** Level 3: SOCIAL LINDY EQUALITY with Yon & Manu/Gilles ***
This class will bring back the social in social dancing. We'll take you through connection exercises and moves that will help you to listen and respond to your partner. Leaders and followers will learn to dance together, building on each other's strengths, instead of dancing "at" each other.
*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Collegiate Shag ( Series, drop-in)
7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 Lindy ( Series, drop-in)
8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy ( Series, drop-in)
8:15-9:15pm - Level 3 Lindy ( Series, drop-in)
9:30-12:00am - Dance Party ( band night, DJ night)
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BRING A PARTNER.
(Prices pro-rated if joining in on the 2nd week of the month)
( for two series classes)
( 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 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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5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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Check the website regularly for updates!
wednesdaynighthop.com/
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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
Christina, Jacek, Jeff, Margaret, Paul, Tamara, Megan & Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
