This Week's Newsletter
Wed Mar 27: March Series Conclude! DJ Kylie Woodard! Clothes Swap! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: March Series Conclude! DJ Kylie Woodard! Clothes Swap!
2. March Classes: Trevor & Julie! Gilles & Idalia! Margot & Richard!
3. April Classes Preview: Gilles & Idalia, and more!
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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The Pajammy Jam party was a blast! Congratulations to all the winners of Hop's Hot Hats and cute stuffed animals, and thank you everyone for making it a great party!
Next week it's Wednesday Night Hop's 8-year anniversary! We feel so incredibly honored and happy to have all of you come and dance with us throughout these years. To celebrate, we'll have the Stompy Jones play at our birthday party, as well as cake and other fun activities -- be sure to be there!
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/20130403.php
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1. THIS WEEK: March Series Conclude! DJ Kylie Woodard! Clothes Swap!
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We have the sassy and flamboyant Kylie Woodard to DJ for us this week, so get ready to dance your shoes off!
It's time to Spring Clean! Not to interfere with the dancing, we'll have a Clothes Swap corner set up this Wednesday. So go through your closets and bring new or slightly used clothes/shoes/accessories you no longer need. And/Or, look at other items in the Clothes Swap corner that people brought, and go home with a new cute garment -- it's a win-win, no matter how you look at it!
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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 music rhythms.
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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. April Classes Preview: Gilles & Idalia, and more!
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Here is a preview of our April series classes. We are bringing back the Dean Collins' shim-sham. It's a great solo jazz routine, a variation on Frankie Manning's shim-sham. Working on your solo jazz will improve your body movement and therefore your partner dancing. And it's a lot of fun when you can bust out a routine with your fellow dancers, so let's all learn it togethetr!
You can already register online for all series:
wednesdaynighthop.com/register/
7:15-8:15pm
*** ELECTIVE: DEAN COLLINS' SHIM-SHAM w/ Gilles & Idalia ***
Have you yearned to insert some tricky footwork into the Shim Sham line dance, popularly done at social dances around the globe? Do you want to improve your solo dancing by learning some challenging choreography? Have you ever wondered what the move called "Tabby the Cat" looks like? Well, this class is for you. In the Dean Collins Shim Sham class with Gilles & Idalia, we will introduce you to the silky smooth styling that Dean Collins made so popular. We'll break down the routine so that after 4 weeks you will be able to confidently perform it in front of the local Wednesday Night Hop crowd... and beyond! To get a sense of what this routine looks like, check out this contemporary recreation of it (
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzgi-uSxIU4#t=0m16s), as well as the best video we could find of Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan performing it (just the first 30 seconds applies):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF0JQoWZbUY
*** LEVEL 2: 6 + 8 = GREAT! ***
So, you've learned the basic charleston, swingout and 6 count basics... now, how are you going to put them all together? In this class, we'll teach you how to build on your 6 and 8 count basics, seamlessly transition between movements, and expand your vocabulary of moves. From tuck turns and the Texas Tommy to barrel rolls and dips, we'll teach you fun 6 and 8 count variations to keep you and your partner dancing all night long. Through it all, we'll also address foundational skills such as connection and frame.
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: 8-COUNT LINDY HOP ***
It's time to SWING OUT!! This month we'll be focusing on lindy hop's signature move, the swingout, and other 8-count moves. If you'd like to refresh your basics, this is also an excellent 4-week progressive series for you. Swingouts, new moves, and lots of fun for everyone! A one, a two, you know what to do...
*** LEVEL 3 ***
Coming soon...
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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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Visit us on Flickr to see pictures of recent events!
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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
