Wed Feb 26: February Series Conclude! Brenda Russell! FebruHAIRY! DJ Ed! @ wednesdaynighthop.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. THIS WEEK: February Series Conclude! Brenda Russell! FebruHAIRY! DJ Ed! 2. Swingin' At The Savoy was here! 3. March Sneak Preview: Gaby Cook! Idalia Is Back! 4. February Classes: Brenda Russell! Dexter Santos & Jeannie! Lori & Paul! 5. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards! 6. Resources: Yelp, Facebook, Calendar, Flickr & Youtube Live music next week! Join us as we kick off March with the fantastic Le Jazz Hot. We have some incredible classes, too -- check out the Sneak Preview below!
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1. THIS WEEK: February Series Conclude! Brenda Russell! FebruHAIRY! DJ Ed!
This February, Dextor Santos brought the sweetness of Blues to WNH. To conclude, we're having the icing on the cake for the Blues series -- Brenda Russell, a talented dancer and an exceptional instructor, to teach the last class of the month. Even if you're not registered for the series, you might want to consider to drop in! If you think you can handle it... watch Brenda dance: http://youtu.be/Ah-iJaGK4pc It's FebruHAIRY! The interest in vintage hairstyles, fancy hairstyles, crazy hairstyles has been growing in the Lindy community. In the past few years WNH's attendees have been honoring the month of FebruHAIRY with some awesome hair styles. It's truly an Unofficial event, put on by WNH attendees rather than staff -- but we're thrilled to participate in it and to advertise it! https://www.facebook.com/events/608875315862184/Can your awesome hairstyles take the dancing? Test it with music put on by DJ Ed!
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2. Swingin' At The Savoy was here!
We had a fantastic time this weekend during Swingin' At The Savoy! We got to hear from the legends of Lindy Hop -- Norma Miller, Chazz Young, and Chester Whitmore; we got to learn from the best Lindy instructors in the world; we got to watch old movie clips and listen to inspiring commentary! Congratulations to Todd and Alice for winning the Battle Royal; congratulations to Idalia for winning the Solo Jazz contest, and to Idalia and Nathan for winning the Fastest Swingouts of the Wild Wild West contest! 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, Chazz Young, and Chester Whitmore - 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 Norma Miller for the video clips breaks - Chester Whitmore, for making the Sunday dance extra special - Rich & The Rhythm Roustabouts, and Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, for awesome live music - all our DJs, for all the hours of fun dancing - the MCs, for conducting the parties but on top of them all -- we want to thank you all for coming and enjoying it! Swing on and have fun! If you haven't already, like our FB page and get notified of the pictures and the links to videos from the event, and where we'll keep you updated with our plans for the future workshops: https://www.facebook.com/swinginatthesavoyWe already have the date for next year's workshop! Mark your calendars, February 20 to 22, 2015 and see you in a year!
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3. March Sneak Preview: Gaby Cook! Idalia Is Back!
You definitely don't want to miss the classes next month! In the unlikely event that you haven't heard of Gaby Cook, read her impressive biography below (and if you came to Swingin' At The Savoy, you surely got your ass kicked in her classes!). Both Idalia and Kevin are everyone's favorite here at WNH; look what a fun class they came up with for Level 3! For your convenience, online registration for March is now open -- secure your spot and don't wait in line! http://wednesdaynighthop.com/register/About Gaby Gaby is a dancer, choreographer and teacher of all things vintage jazz. She started dancing lindy hop and balboa in the summer of 2004. Since then, she has traveled all over the world to compete, perform and teach. She holds national titles in lindy hop, balboa and solo jazz. Gaby teaches both in San Francisco and in workshops across the country. She is an passionate solo jazz dancer and the artistic lead for several all-girls dance troups, including San Francisco's own Sweet 16. She regularly teaches and competes with renowned dance champion and part-time-party-time-aficionado, Mikey Pedroza. 7:15-8:15pm *** LEVEL 2: Swing Out -- Focus on the Send Out w/ Gaby & Brian ***Do you and your social dancing partners a favor by taking care of them during one of the most important moves in lindy hop, the Swing Out! Learn useful new ways to think about the dance, and expand your knowledge base and options for how to execute great and comfortable swingouts for both your leaders and your followers! This class focuses mostly on counts 4,5,& 6 of the swingout, and also deals with what the follow can do creatively when that happens! # PRE-REQUISITES: Execute a swingout, lindy circle, charleston and 6-count moves and transition between them in open and closed positions. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes! *** LEVEL 3: Jedi Blind Leading and Following w/ Idalia & Kevin ****Idalia is back to teach this month at Wednesday night hop!! She is super excited to work with Kevin and have this special class. They will help you explore how we connect with each other, and how we know where we are and where we are going. In this connection / flow / clarity class, leaders and follows will alternate being blindfolded!! It is so much fun! Are you up for the challenge? # PRE-REQUISITES: At least nine consecutive months of Level 1 and Level 2 including one full year of social dance, or discuss your eligibility with instructors. Under-qualified students will be asked to transfer to Level 2 in order to strengthen their fundamentals. No partner required. 8:15-9:15pm *** LEVEL 1: Charleston w/ Idalia & Kevin ***Come out and kick your way around some basic Charleston! You will learn basic body movement, drill technique on Charleston kicks, and explore 20s and 30s style Charleston as you get ready to kick it on the social dance floor. # PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes! *** ELECTIVE: Solo Jazz w/ Gaby ***Dive into solo jazz dance! This month, Gaby Cook will be teaching solo jazz as an elective at Wednesday Night Hop. This class is all levels and will cater to both new and seasoned jazz dancers. Each week, we will break down classic jazz moves such as the Susie Q's, Apple Jacks, half breaks and more. We'll cover concepts on musicality, and dance technique. We will also do dance exercises, and techniques that will improve body isolations and turn patterns, body awareness, posture and continuity of motion. Throughout the four weeks, we will build up a short solo dance choreography, fit to perform for the Wednesday night dance. Join in on the fun. Suitable for all levels.
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4. February Classes: Brenda Russell! Dexter Santos & Jeannie! Lori & Paul!
7:15-8:15pm
*** LEVEL 2: Tandem Charleston w/ Lori & Paul ***
Spice up your Lindy language with some hot, fast-paced Tandem Charleston. Your trusty guides 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.
# PRE-REQUISITES: Execute a swingout, lindy circle, charleston and 6-count moves and transition between them in open and closed positions. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
*** LEVEL 3: Flow & Momentum w/ Dexter Santos & Jeannie ***
When everything feels right, when a dance really becomes A Dance, when leaders and followers feel comfortable playing off of each other by directing and redirecting energy and momentum, a beautiful chord is struck. As a world famous Blues dancer with a background in Lindy Hop, Dexter Santos will help you explore flow and momentum and share a few ways to incorporate it into your dancing in fun and exciting ways.
# PRE-REQUISITES: At least nine consecutive months of Level 1 and Level 2 including one full year of social dance, or discuss your eligibility with instructors. Under-qualified students will be asked to transfer to Level 2 in order to strengthen their fundamentals. No partner required.
8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: 8-Count Basic Lindy Hop w/ Lori & Paul ***
When you really want to dig that swing beat, there's nothing like 8-count lindy hop! We will start with the basics, from zero dance experience on up, and get you swinging around the dance floor in no time! This is a progressive 4-week class; show up on the first week to get maximum benefit.
# PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
*** BLUES Fundamentals w/ Brenda Russell ***
Imagine: The dance - floor full and hopping. The band - live and killing it. You - just took a break and ready to start dancing up a storm. You ask someone to dance and the band cues up a song... a blues song. Wait! Don't panic! You got this. You got this because you were wise and signed up to learn how to deal with situations just like this, in style. Dexter Santos discovered Blues dancing in 2005, and found himself immediately drawn to the rhythms and sounds of the Blues. Something about the music - its emotional depth and range, the varied subjects and stories, the hip-shaking, the gritty, the smooth - gave Dexter's dancing new inspiration and direction. With a background in Ballroom dancing and Lindy Hop, Dexter has studied and collaborated with the best Blues dance teachers and dancers around the world making him one of the most sought-after and admired teachers and dancers in the national and international blues scene.
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*** PRICING & SCHEDULE ***
7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 ( Series, drop-in) 7:15-8:15pm - Level 3 Lindy ( Series, drop-in) 8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy ( Series, drop-in) 8:15-9:15pm - Elective ( 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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5. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
*** 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 Hop 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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6. Resources: Yelp, Facebook, Calendar, Flickr & Youtube
Check the website regularly for updates! wednesdaynighthop.com/ Give us a review on Yelp! www.yelp.com/biz/wednesday-night-hop-mountain-viewJoin us on FaceBook! www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-View-CA/Wednesday-Night-Hop/12642388926Add our google calendar (click on link at bottom right): www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d76prbodh2epn91n8gc659bni8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_AngelesVisit 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 Idalia, Lori, Tamara Brian, Christina, Jeannie, Jeff, Margaret, Paul! Cheryl Burke Dance 1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A Mountain View, CA 94043
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