This Week's Newsletter
Wed Jul 31: Special Classes! Electric Boogaloo J&J Prelims! DJ Stephen! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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1. THIS WEEK: 5th Week Special Classes! Electric Boogaloo J&J Prelims! Summer Swing! DJ Stephen!
2. 5th Week Special Classes: Trevor & Julie! Peter Bullen! Idalia & Brian!
3. August Classes Sneak Preview: Rebecca Shannon! Idalia, Peter, and Paul!
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
5. Resources: yelp, facebook, calendar, flickr & youtube
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Our two performance classes this month are coming to an end; we can't wait to see the routines, and the class participants are getting ready to perform! Join us next week to see them perform to one of the most warm and welcoming audiences -- the WNH audience!
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1. THIS WEEK: 5th Week Special Classes! Electric Boogaloo J&J Prelims! Summer Swing! DJ Stephen!
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The month of July has five weeks in it, which means that in fifth week we can bring you some special topics. Trevor & Julie, and Peter designed their routine classes to last five weeks; if you're in one of these classes this month, just come to learn the end of the routines. Level 1 and Level 2 folks, we have some cool unusual stuff to teach you this week! Check out the description below and drop in! (The fifth week class is included for the Summer Swing participants, as well as those registered for the whole month of the routine classes).
Electric Boogaloo Jack & Jill prelims are finally here! Six venues throughout the Bay Area and beyond will be holding J&J prelims, and the winners will get to compete in the finals at the Battle Of The Bay (And Beyond) Part 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO event. (
www.facebook.com/events/571203959599167/) The contest will start around 10pm, and it's free!
www.facebook.com/events/598532366874399/
DJ Stephen Yang spins his awesome music for the party and for the competition!
Summer Swing continues! Three months of Level 1 classes for the price of two -- a great way to introduce all your non-yet-dancing friends to Lindy Hop! You can start your journey and take advantage of the discounted package price on any Wednesday till the first week of August.
wednesdaynighthop.com/events/SummerSwing2013.php
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2. 5th Week Special Classes: Trevor & Julie! Peter & Rebecca & Idalia!
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7:15-8:15pm
*** SOLO CHARLESTON: Original Routine w/ Peter ***
Treat yourself to a feast of dancing goodness this summer with a one-of-a-kind solo Charleston routine! Peter blended classic Charleston and jazz with smooth New York style house dance to make this routine one tasty special treat! As you learn this routine, you'll learn to groove in a whole new way with moves you've never seen before. Of course, Peter will also help you make these new moves your own and incorporate them into your lindy hop. As an added bonus, we'll be performing the routine at the end of the month. Come for a dancing challenge and a whole lot of fun!
Register for this class for the regular price and get the fifth week FREE!
*** LEVEL 2: Dips and Slides w/ Idalia & Brian ***
Don't know what to do at the end of songs? Always doing the same dip at the end? Come get inspired and learn some fun dips and slides with Brian and Idalia during this 5th week drop in. You are welcome to join even if you didn't get to attend the series this month too!!!
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: Fast Dancing for Beginners w/ Idalia & Peter ***
Come learn the secrets of dancing to fast music in this special drop-in lesson! Idalia and Peter will show you jig walks, a fun new footwork pattern which is both dynamic and efficient. Add this footwork to your repertoire and heat up the dance floor without even breaking a sweat!
*** LEVEL 3: Partnered Routine: Welcome to Madagascar!! w/ Trevor & Julie ***
We're going to move it, move it!! Bring Your Own Lemurs. Ready to start the summer with a mini routine? It will have classic lifts, moves with a twist, and five weeks of SUMMER FUN(*)! We'll have plenty of hits that work on your musicality and jazz so you can strut your stuff.
We STRONGLY encourage you to bring a partner for balance. The first 3 weeks we plan to rotate partners to enhance your lead and follow technique. The last two weeks we will have you dance with one partner so you can really get comfortable and let your performance spirit shine! And by the way, it doesn't have to be the one you came with!
(*)Register for this class for the regular price and get the fifth week FREE!
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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. August Classes Sneak Preview: Rebecca Shannon! Idalia, Peter, and Paul!
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Every year the classy and sassy lady, Rebecca Shannon, commits to a month of commuting to WNH from San Francisco, and shares with us the secrets to her fluid and intriguing movement. She'll be teaching two great classes in the month of August! Idalia will be teaching a solo Elective class that will be so beneficial to dancers of all levels; and for the first time at WNH, Paul Csonka will join Idalia to teach Level 1! (Paul has been teaching for a while on Stanford campus, but it's the first time his schedule allowed him to teach at WNH; be sure to learn from him while you can!)
7:15-8:15pm
*** ELECTIVE: Come Shake That Thing this summer! w/ Idalia ***
For the first time ever, we will be having a Zumba style class for swing dancers!!! This is a perfect class for those new to solo dancing as well to those willing to improve their skills. Get your feet wet and start doing what will ultimately make you a rock star of a dancer! Tip from the pros: being able to dance awesomely on your own will transfer into dancing awesomely with a partner :) (who would of thought, huh?) So come get a head start and confidence in your body movement, learn how to do cool moves, and get ready to rock out!!!
*** LEVEL 2: Tandem Charleston w/ Rebecca & Peter ***
Spice up your Lindy language with some hot, fast-paced Tandem Charleston. Your trusty guides, Peter and Rebecca will navigate you through the in's and out's and all of the awesome variations in between. We'll focus on footwork, connection, and creative ways these fun steps can be added seamlessly into your Charleston repertoire.
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: Swingoutmania w/ Paul and Idalia ***
Hop on the fast track to swingout awesomeness! Journey through the 8-count world with Idalia and Paul, developing your swingout and jazz skills on the road to Lindy Hop. You'll learn some cool ways to move your feet to the rhythm, as well as some some flashy figures. But best of all, you'll gain more confidence with a widening swing repertoire, paving the way to even more fun with your partner!
*** LEVEL 3: Slow it Down, Stretch it Out, Sauce it Up...What to do when the music turns Blue w/ Rebecca Shannon ***
We'll be exploring slower tempos through solo movement, adding that to your partner dancing and then wrapping it all up in a fun routine to keep it in your muscle memory. Add some sizzle to your summer dancing!
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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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Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Audrey & Gilles
Brian, Idalia, Lori, Tamara
Christina, Jeff, Margaret, Paul, Pinar, Trevor!
Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
