Wednesday Night Hop 2014

This Week's Newsletter

Wed Sep 24: September Series Conclude! DJ Arieh! @ wednesdaynighthop.com

1. THIS WEEK: September Series Conclude! DJ Arieh!
2. October Classes Sneak Preview: BALBOA! Carla & Gilles! Margot & Richard!
3. September Classes: Carla & Doug! Margot & Richard! Eliott & Lori!
4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!
5. Resources: Yelp, Facebook, Calendar, Flickr & Youtube

BALBOA intensive is coming to WNH!

From October and to the end of the year, our Elective class will be dedicated to Balboa. We'll start with a total-beginner class in October, taught by Margot & Richard. We'll continue to build on these skills during the 7-week intensive in the months of November and December, taught by Doug and Crystal. If you've been thinking about adding this intricate, beautiful swing dance to your repertoire, now is the chance!

LIVE MUSIC next week! Come and kick off the month of October with Hot Baked Goods!

http://wednesdaynighthop.com/event/20141001/

Congratulations to Matthew Vicksell for winning the Headzapoppin' competition!

1. THIS WEEK: September Series Conclude! DJ Arieh!

Be sure to register early for October classes, and get our special early-bird discount! Get an idea of the instructors and the classes taught in the section below.

http://wednesdaynighthop.com/register/

Let's bid farewell to the month of September by dancing to the jolly tunes presented by DJ Arieh!

2. October Classes Sneak Preview: BALBOA! Carla & Gilles! Margot & Richard!

7:15-8:15pm
*** LEVEL 2: 6- & 8-count Combinations ***
When the worlds of 8- and 6-count swing collide, amazing dancing results! Join us in learning some of the classic and awesome 6/8 count moves you see on the dance floor. You might think we'll be baking, with moves that include words like "roll" and "sugar", and you won't be far off as we explore the recipe for mixing them into more texture-rich dancing!

# 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: w/ Carla & Gilles ****
Description coming soon!

# 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.

8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: 6-count Lindy Hop w/ Carla & Gilles ***
Start dancing from day one! We will get you moving in this month-long series that will make you an expert on basic footwork, turns, wraps, breaks and jazzy stylin'. Includes 6 and 8-count moves, an introduction to the swing-out foundation, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

# PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!

*** ELECTIVE: Balboa (Pure Bal) w/ Margot & Richard ***
Description coming soon!

# PRE-REQUISITES: None. Please note that November-December 7-week series will build on the material taught in October.

3. September Classes: Carla & Doug! Margot & Richard! Eliott & Lori!

We are so excited to welcome Carla Heiney as our guest instructor in September! Carla is a worldwide acclaimed lindy hop dancer, choreographer, and instructor; a winner of multiple championships, and a talented teacher. She even choreographed for the show "So You Think You Can Dance"! Take a look at her dancing, and be sure to enjoy her awesomeness this September!

http://youtu.be/i36M97thk0Q

7:15-8:15pm
*** LEVEL 2: Swing Out -- Focus on the Send Out w/ Eliott & Lori ***
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: Turn It Up w/ Carla & Doug ****
Focusing on amplifying your dancing and giving your ideas more impact: making your lines stronger, your moves faster, your hits harder, etc.

# 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.

8:15-9:15pm
*** LEVEL 1: Charleston w/ Carla & Doug ***
Did you know that the Charleston preceded even swing and lindy hop? It's true! Come learn the fundamental steps that took the 1920s by storm, and which today form the basis of all that we call swing. You will learn fundamental Charleston moves this month, which will help you figure out how to fit them with whatever other moves you already know...but fear not if you've never danced before, we'll get you up to speed on swing basics as well!

# PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!

*** ELECTIVE: Tranky Doo w/ Margot & Richard ***
"The dipsy doodle is the thing to beware
The dipsy doodle will get in your hair
And if it gets you, it couldn't be worse
The things you say will come out in reverse
Like 'You love I and me love you!'
That's the way the dipsy doodle works."

If you've ever heard this song and wished you could join the rush to do this wacky dance, now is the time! Join us as we break the Tranky Doo down, learn the technique behind the moves, and join the rest of the dancers when the Tranky Doo breaks out during a dance party!

# PRE-REQUISITES: At least 3 months of Level 1. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!

*** SCHEDULE ***

7:15-8:15pm - Level 2 Lindy
7:15-8:15pm - Level 3 Lindy
8:15-9:15pm - Level 1 Lindy
8:15-9:15pm - Elective
9:30-12:00am - Dance Party

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BRING A PARTNER TO CLASS, unless otherwise specified.

*** PRICING ***

All classes include free admission to dance party.

# ALL AGES
Drop-in Classes: for one class / for two classes

# 25 AND OVER
Dance Party: band night, DJ night
Series Classes:
- Before Sunday midnight of series start: early bird online price / when registering for two series classes
- After Sunday: online price / when registering for two series classes
- At the door: door price / when registering for two series classes

# 24 AND YOUNGER
Dance Party:
Series Classes:
- Online: online price
- At the door: door price

More Details:
wednesdaynighthop.com/classes/overview/

4. Just For You: DISCOUNTS! Punch Cards!

*** DISCOUNTS ***
WNH welcomes individuals of 24 years or younger! Show proof of age 24 or younger at the front desk for 50% off the regular price of series classes. Dances are also discounted to a admission cost. Drop-in classes are not discounted.

If you are 24 or younger, you need to register in our user area to be able to take advantage of the 24 & younger discount:

wednesdaynighthop.com/register/user/

*** 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!

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!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Lee, Eliott
Margaret, Tim, Tom, Matthew, Glen

Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N Shoreline Blvd #A
Mountain View, CA 94043