This Week's Newsletter
Wed Feb 6: February Series Begin! Rich & The Rhythm Roustabouts! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: February Series Begin! Rich & The Rhythm Roustabouts!
2. Swingin' At The Savoy: Schedule Is Up! Housing! Battle of the Bay! Enforcing Levels!
3. February Classes: Kevin & Jo! Kylie Woodard & Roger Thiede! Gilles & Idalia!
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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Oh my! Have we got a line up of excitement this month!
First of all, we are very excited about our instructors! The wonderfully talented and inspiring Kevin St. Laurent and Jo Hoffberg are teaching the Electives and the Level 3 classes. Kylie Woodard and Roger Thiede, both experienced instructors, make their debut at WNH this February with Level 2 Charleston class, and the Level 1 is taught by everybody's favorites, Gilles and Idalia. Check out the class descriptions below and register online:
wednesdaynighthop.com/register/
Then, we have a Mardi Gras party planned on the 13th. To celebrate this carnival themed party, there'll be beads as well as temporary tattoos to decorate yourself with (comes off with baby oil, nail polish, rubbing alcohol, or tape). But that's not all! On the same day, we'll be having the Battle of The Bay Strictly prelims at WNH! We can't wait to find out who will get to represent WNH! Read more about this competition below.
The following week, on the 20th, come learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and find out who were some of the most important and greatest contributors of swing dancing during its early inception. Gather 'round as we show some video clips and talk about the history of swing dancing.
And of course, the Swinging at the Savoy weekend - Feb. 22 - 24th! The lineup of teachers is very impressive this year. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to dance your heart out to some of the best bands in the area, but it's also an unbelievable chance to learn from some of the most inspiring, talented, awesome teachers ever. And just think, we'll be having special performances and competitions as well. Can you imagine watching some of the best of the best compete against each other? We hope you get your tickets before they are all sold out!
The registration is closed for maintenance right now but will reopen very soon with a new Beginner Only track and dance packages:
swinginatthesavoy.com/register/
But that's not all, on the 27th, we'll be wrapping the month with a special performance by Double or Nothing. Join them on their journey to an exotic land!
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1. THIS WEEK: February Series Begin! Rich & The Rhythm Roustabouts!
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We hope you all are ready for the awesomeness Kevin & Jo are bringing to Wednesday Night Hop this month. Do you have your hats ready? There will be some cane tricks as well, and here is what Brian, our in-house cane expert, has to say about getting your cane:
"Main thing is just that the handle has to be approximately a half-circle shape (your wrist needs to be able to slip into the handle if the cane is falling down directly next to your arm), and it should be about 3 feet long."
And here are some links to purchasing different canes online:
Best (Light coloring and shape):
www.amazon.com/Natural-Finish-Wood-Round-Handle/dp/B001QD6A90/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_11
www.amazon.com/Tourist-Natural-Traditional-walking-hospital/dp/B000VQDDXE/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_10
www.vitalitymedical.com/mountain-properties-tourist-handle-cane.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products&feed_special=google&gclid=CIvX8cOD17QCFQmCQgodLEoACw
Good (and cheap):
www.amazon.com/wooden-walking-Cane-traditional-hospital/dp/B000VPRAAM/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357548348&sr=1-6&keywords=cane
OK:
www.amazon.com/Apex-Carex-CANE-WOOD-BLACK-CAREX/dp/B000GG261O/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_12
www.amazon.com/CANE-WOOD-MENS-WALNUT-Size/dp/B000GG0SUK/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_18
Check out the class descriptions below and register online!
wednesdaynighthop.com/register/
Rich & The Rhythm Roustabouts are kicking off our dance parties this month -- come out and have fun!
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2. Swingin' At The Savoy: Enforcing Levels! Schedule Is Up! Housing! Battle of the Bay!
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IMPORTANT: We have refined our track levels. The Intermediate track is now Intermediate Plus, and the Full Pass Beginner track is now Beginner/Intermediate as it includes challenging all levels classes. We have added a Beginner Only Track that only includes beginner classes, along with the interview/talks and dances on the same day(s). Due to these changes, we may request that some dancers signed up for the Intermediate Track switch to Beginner/Intermediate, and some signed up for Advanced switch to Intermediate Plus. Thank you for your understanding.
You can check the level descriptions on our website:
swinginatthesavoy.com/faq/track-levels/
We are working hard to ensure that each and every participant gets the most out of the workshop! Have a question about your level? Talk to Audrey or Gilles.
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We're very excited to have finalized the schedule and the lineup of teachers, so check it out!
swinginatthesavoy.com/schedule-2013/
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Are you looking to being hosted, or are you willing to open up your home to the out-of-towners? Are you looking for an hotel nearby? Check out our Housing page:
swinginatthesavoy.com/housing/
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We are going to have some exciting competitions at Swingin' At The Savoy this year, and one of them is:
Swingin' at the Savoy Battle of the Bay!
The Dancers Den VS. Wednesday Night Hop VS. The 9:20 Special
Bay Area venues will go head to head in this exciting Lindy Hop contest! Each venue will host a prelim round where couples will compete for the chance to represent their local dance. The top 2 couples from each prelim will win free passes to Swingin' at the Savoy and will compete in the finals on Friday, February 22nd. Anyone can enter, anything goes, and you can bet dancers will be throwin' down to win the Best of the Bay title! Sign up to compete or come out and watch! You won't want to miss this one!
Prelims are:
Thurs Feb 7th - The 9:20 Special
Wed Feb 13th - Wednesday Night Hop
Tue Feb 19th - The Dancers' Den
So if you're ready to compete for the chance to represent Wednesday Night Hop, find a partner, practice your best moves and come burn up the dance floor on February 13th!
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Check out the Swingin' At The Savoy website for more details, and join the FB group and event page:
FB group:
www.facebook.com/groups/285331101534174/
FB event:
www.facebook.com/events/141680485983592/
Website: swinginatthesavoy.com/
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3. February Classes: Kevin & Jo! Kylie Woodard & Roger Thiede! Gilles & Idalia!
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7:15-8:15pm
*** FLASH ACTS: The Essential & The Not-So-Essential w/ Kevin & Jo ***
There are certain things that you should know if you call yourself a Lindy Hopper. Once you have a good hold of some of those routines and moves that make up a typical Lindy Hopper's vocabulary the more likely you will will be able to speak each other's language, no matter what your native language is! In this class, Kevin and Jo will combine some of those things that everyone knows with a few things that can be augmented by other stuff that is just plain fun and frivolous - the use of Hats, Canes, "Flash Act" elements, Dancing in Heels.
*** LEVEL 2: Partnered Charleston w/ Kylie & Roger ***
Did you know that The Charleston isn't just about the 1920s and flappers? Partnered Charleston plays a very special part in the ensemble of Lindy Hop. This month Roger & Kylie will teach you the joy and fun of partnered Charleston. You will learn different Charleston transitions, kicks and turns!
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: 6-Count Basics w/ Gilles & Idalia ***
This month we will be covering the fundamental 6-count basic. From there we can add some spice with tuck turns, add some send outs and underarm pass-bys for gracefulness . Then, we will top it off with some breaks and mess rounds for a nice musical touch, and voila! We have a wonderful recipe for social dancing!
*** LEVEL 3: Teacher's Choice w/ Kevin & Jo ***
Are you ready to become a better dancer? Well, if you are, then come to class and get your booty whipped into shape by the world-renowned Kevin and Jo!
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*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Elective ( 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!
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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! ***
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!
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5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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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
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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
Christina, Jeff, Margaret, Paul, Tamara, Megan & Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043