THIS WEEK AT
We are excited for a new program at WNH -- the Community Fund. This is a way for dancers who have a little extra money to help those who cannot afford to take classes or come to dances. Anybody can donate, and anyone can ask to be subsidized. Find out details and donate on our website.
March 2019
The dance party is 9:30 - 11:45
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
March 6: Don Neely Swingtet, DJ Lori
March Series: Register Online
March 13: Balboa Room. Double or Nothing Performance
March 20: Pajammy Jam w/ DJ Alex F
March 27: Dance Party w/ DJ Rachel
Gift Certificates
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March 6: Don Neely Swingtet
Band breaks w/ DJ Lori
Don Neely Swingtet is back at WNH! They are renowned for authentically performing the exciting sound of Big Band Swing, Hot Syncopated 1920s Jazz, 1930s & 1940s Swing, Blues, Dixieland, Romantic Background Music, Vintage Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and Western Swing. Whatever flavor of swing music gets your feet moving, be sure that Don Neely Swingtet has something for you!
March Series
Beginners (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Brynna & Audrey
Swing A
Come learn the Lindy Hop! This grandfather of all swing dances is fun, creative, and addicting. Progressive material over the course of the month will get you up and dancing at our weekly parties in no time. This class is two-left-feet friendly, and the first of four months of Beginner's curriculum.
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Social Track (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Margot & Richard
Building Social (Dance) Skills
At its heart, Lindy Hop is a social dance — connecting with another person, and connecting with the music. But a *great* social dance is about more than just doing the steps while holding hands! This month, Richard and Margot will explore some of the qualities that contribute to awesome, comfortable social dances. From fun intros and endings, to surviving a crowded dance floor and building a dance that flows from one idea to the next, we'll work on steps and skills that prioritize partnership and having fun on the social dance floor.
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Technical (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Rachel & Kendall
Keeping It Grounded
In Lindy Hop, there are 2 physical connections you make during each dance; one is with your partner and the other is with the dance floor. This month we will focus on settling into our footwork and using the ground to our advantage in order to create a stronger partnered connection. From fundamentals like pulse and balance to more advanced movements, expect to be challenged as we take a look at your Lindy Hop from the ground up!
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Joy & Lori
Pure Bal Improvisations
Pure Balboa is a sweetheart swing dance that focuses on an incredibly subtle closed connection and intricate footwork. This course builds on the Balboa A1 beginner class by adding more rhythms and connective tissue for new variations that will allow you to add improvisational flair to your dances!
Pre-requisites: Balboa A1 – Balboa Foundations: Pure Bal class series. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
March 13: Balboa Room
10:00 - 11:30 w/ DJ Arnold
Second Wednesdays are Balboa Wednesdays! Come dance in our Balboa Room, shuffle, lolly, and come-around!
Double or Nothing Performance
Double or Nothing Performance class is putting the finishing touches on their routine and will perform for us on March 13. Come cheer on your friends, prepare to clap* and to laugh as Double or Nothing is known for routines that are silly, happy, and funny!
* on 2 and 4, please ;)
The main floor dance will be with DJ Rachel.
March 20: Pajammy Jam
w/ DJ Alex F
The homiest, softest, most heart-warming party of the year — ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for our eighth annual Pajammy Jam! Every year we allocate a special night when we want to dance at our comfiest, when we bring the sense of home onto the WNH floor. And of course there will be a Sock Slide competition — and prizes!
Please remember that we’re a family-friendly venue and keep your attire appropriate. See you in your fun pajamas, and dance like it’s your kitchen floor!
Lindy Hop is happiness in its purest form... therefore a gift certificate to learn it is the perfect gift for any occasion!
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Liwen, Lilly, Tully, Ben
