This Week's Newsletter
Wed Mar 6: March Series Begin! Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band! DJ Angela! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: March Series Begin! Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band! DJ Angela!
2. March Classes: Trevor & Julie! Gilles & Idalia! Margot & Richard!
3. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
4. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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Swingin' At The Savoy was here!
Thank you for an extraordinary event! We don't have enough superlative words to describe it. How excited we were to get to talk to the Queen of the Swing, Norma Miller, the legendary Chazz Young and the one-of-a-kind, Chester Whitmore! How much we all improved over taking the classes with some of the most great swing instructors in the world, how inspired we got while watching the old movie clips, and how much fun, play and mischief was taking place during the dances!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank:
- the Northern California Lindy Society, for sponsorship
- Elliott Donnelley, for bringing in our very special guests, Norma Miller and Chazz Young
- Norma Miller, Chazz Young, and Chester Whitmore for sharing your history with us
- the teachers, for coming from far and near to share your knowledge with us
- the volunteers, for all of your tremendous help
- For Dancers Only, for hosting the Sunday dance
- Swing Nation, Nathan Dias, and Alex Protopopescu for conducting the interviews
- Rob Van Haaren and Alex Protopopescu for the video clips breaks
- Nicole Frydman, for organizing the competitions
- Chester Whitmore, for organizing the endlessly entertaining competition during the Sunday dance
- the musicians, for the gift of live music
- the DJs, for providing music to satisfy our craving for dancing
- the MCs, for conducting the parties
- the 9:20 Special and Dancer's Den, for their support
but on top of them all -- we want to thank you all for coming and enjoying it! You make all the work worth it. So swing on and have fun!
If you haven't already, join our FB group where we are going to post the pictures and the links to videos from the event, and where we'll keep you updated with our plans for the future workshops:
FB group:
www.facebook.com/groups/285331101534174/
Website: swinginatthesavoy.com/
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1. THIS WEEK: March Series Begin! Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band! DJ Angela!
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March series begin this week! Preregistering online is always a good idea (don't you envy these preregistered folks who just hop through the line, quickly get their wristbands and are off to classes, while you have to fill out papers, stand in line and wait for the payment to be processed?). However, this month preregistering is an extra good idea, as we will be randomly choosing one lead and one follow from the preregistered folks, and they will win one free series each! So what are you waiting for? Go and register!
wednesdaynighthop.com/register/
One of the most amazing local bands will be playing during our dance party. Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, everyone! Come and dance your socks off!
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2. March Classes: Trevor & Julie! Gilles & Idalia! Margot & Richard!
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7:15-8:15pm
*** ELECTIVE: The One Step w/ Trevor & Julie ***
The One Step (a.k.a: the Turkey Trot, Bunny Hug, Grizzly Bear) is a dance that originated in the early 1900s and is often done to Ragtime music. At the Savoy and other ballrooms across the country, there were two dances done: the One Step, and the Two Step (also known as the Lindy Hop). All the Lindy greats knew how to One Step. In his book, Frankie Manning talks about how they would race along the outside of the floor dancing the One Step and then would finish up the song with some Lindy Hop. This class will show you how to dance the One Step, get you cruisin' around the dance floor with ease, and help you integrate these cool new variations into your Lindy Hop.
*** LEVEL 2: Swing Out Technique w/ Gilles & Idalia ***
If you're ready to take your swingout to a whole new level, this is the class for you! Gilles and Idalia 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.
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: Charleston 101 - Kickin' It Old School w/ Margot & Richard ***
Think fast music is just for "Advanced" dancers? Horsefeathers! This month, Richard and Margot will help you build a solid swing foundation on the original "fast dance," the Charleston. We'll cover basic footwork for facing and side-by-side Charleston, and some cute turns and hand-to-hand variations -- moves that integrate seamlessly into your Lindy hop, and make dancing to fast music even more fun!
*** LEVEL 3: Musicality & Rhythm Styling w/ Gilles & Idalia ***
In this class series, Gilles & Idalia will explore the basics of swing music structure and how this structure can or may be should affect your dancing. They will also guide you to find ideas on how you can match your body movement to the rhythms of the music.
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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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3. 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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4. 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
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
Christina, Jeff, Margaret, Paul, Tamara, Megan & Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
