This Week's Newsletter
Wed Apr 24: April Series Conclude! Elective Class Performance! Ella and Ellington Night with DJ Alex P! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: April Series Conclude! Elective Class Performance! Ella and Ellington Night with DJ Alex P!
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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We've been excited for quite a while to have Solomon Douglas Quinted play for us on May 1st, featuring Alison Dreyfuss and Glenn Crytzer. As some of you may have heard, Glenn was involved in a scary car accident recently; he's still recovering and we don't know yet if he will be joining the rest of the band. We wish him a speedy recovery! Please feel free go to his Facebook page and leave a few encouraging words; if you'd like to help out financially to help cover his heavy medical bills, you will also find instructions on how to do so on the page.
www.facebook.com/glenn.crytzer
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Many awesome things are going to happen in May at Wednesday Night Hop!
The Solomon Douglas Quintet, featuring Alison Dreyfuss, is next week, folks. We are so excited because it is going to be absolutely huge!
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/20130501.php
Beginning May 8th, we'll be teaching a Flash Mob routine to perform this summer! We'll take 15 minutes during the dances every week and meet on the other side of the dividing wall; after we're done, we'll be ready to go out and perform it impromptu at different locations throughout the Bay Area. The routine will be appropriate to dancers of all levels; take a look at how fun it was the last time we did it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrKiXaCGZE8
The Lindy Prom is coming up on May 22nd! The theme this year is particularly exciting -- Moulin Rouge. Black and Red, Art Deco, boas, petticoats, tail-coats, flashy, glitzy and sexy! A huge shoutout to our Prom committee who will have a busy month ahead of them -- Christina Cherng (the chief in command behind all the parties we have at WNH!), Idalia Ramos, Debra Mortenson, Alex Han, Tiffany Bennet, Doug Matthews and Tamara Armishev. Do YOU have any ideas about the upcoming prom? Do YOU want to help, too? Talk to Christina (or to any committe or team memebers).
On May 29th we'll celebrate Frankie Manning's birthday! Stay tuned for more details.
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1. THIS WEEK: April Series Conclude! Elective Class Performance! Ella and Ellington Night with DJ Alex P!
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The topic taught in Elective class this month is Dean Collins Shim-Sham. Everyone in the class worked very hard and is very excited to perform for all of us this week!
Come and dance to a very special set by one of our favorite DJs, Alex P! To celebrate the upcoming birthdays of two very important people -- Ella Fitzgerald, born on 4/25, and Duke Ellington, born on 4/29 -- DJ Alex P will play music by these musicians all night long. Come and join the celebration!
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2. April Classes: Gilles & Idalia! Brian & Angela!
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*** 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!
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):
www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d76prbodh2epn91n8gc659bni8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
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
