This Week's Newsletter
Wed Apr 3: April Series! Stompy Jones & the Anniversary Party! DJ Margot! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: April Series Begin! Stompy Jones and the Anniversary Party! DJ Margot Helm!
2. April Classes: Gilles & Idalia! Brian & Angela!
3. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
4. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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Last week was a great party! We had a large crowd, a lot of fun dancing, and tons of clothes that got swapped. Thank you everybody for coming!
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1. THIS WEEK: April Series Begin! Stompy Jones and the Anniversary Party! DJ Margot Helm!
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A new month, a new series of classes! Preregister online, avoid waiting in line, and get included in the raffle -- we will randomly select one lead and one follower to win a free class out of the preregistered folks!
wednesdaynighthop.com/register/
We've been around for 8 years now! Yes, 8 years ago we started as a small imperceptible venue, but how we've grown! We would like to thank everyone who gave their time and effort, their heart and soul to make our venue what it is now, and especially we would like to thank you -- all the dancers that have come to dance, to enjoy, to make friends, and to have fun. We're celebrating with Stompy Jones, a great San Francisco band that started us off 8 years ago. We'll also have a cake and a pinata -- come and have fun!
DJ Margot Helm will play the band breaks.
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/20130403.php
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2. April Classes: Gilles & Idalia! Brian & Angela!
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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! w/ Brian & Angela ***
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 w/ Brian & Angela ***
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: Connection (The) Works w/ Gilles & Idalia ***
Join Gilles & Idalia this month to learn how to improve your partner connection and smooth out those (awkward) lead/follow movements. We will be working on stretch/compression, tension/relaxation, and showing you how not to lose your connection, even when you are moving on your own.
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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!
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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, Lori, Tamara
Christina, Jeff, Margaret, Paul, Pinar, Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
