THIS MONTH 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.
October 2019
The dance party is 9:30 - 11:45
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
October 2: Rob Reich Swings Left, band breaks w/ DJ Lori
October Series: Register Online
October 9: Balboa Room w/ DJ Pin, Main Floor w/ DJ Misha
October 16: Harvest Moon Mix & Match Prelim #1 w/ DJ Margot
October 23: Harvest Moon Mix & Match Prelim #2
October 30: Halloween Party & Harvest Moon Prelim #3 w/ DJ Rachel
Gift Certificates
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October 2: Rob Reich Swings Left
Rob Reich’s “Swings Left” is inspired by the Benny Goodman groups of the late 1930s and feature classic arrangements made popular by Goodman, Ellington, Basie and others. Always a treat to have them play for us!
October Series
Beginners (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Sara & Doug
Swing D
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 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Sara
It's All Swing To Me
What is swing music? And what does it mean to be "musical" anyway? What's the difference between eight-count patterns and six-count patterns and why would we transition between them? Answers to all of these and others hand-picked by our instructors!
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/ Brynna & Doug
Shaping & Musicality
Dancing creatively and playfully can happen even in the simplest move when you have shapes to make and play with! We will be exploring the shapes our bodies make in Lindy Hop and playing with them for fun and partnership! Come learn how to make your simplest dance moves uniquely yours!
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 & Amy
Collegiate Shag: ELEF Format
"Shag" was a term for partnered dancing that erupted in many forms during the swing era. This particular style caught on in colleges with young dancers itching to cut a rug and fraternize co-ed style. The class will be taught ELEF (Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows) from the ground up. If you're curious to try both roles in a warm, welcoming environment, join us to learn these energetic moves, perfect for fast-paced jazz!
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
October 9: Balboa Room
10pm - 11:30pm w/ DJ Pin
Main Floor w/ DJ Misha
Second Wednesdays are Balboa Wednesdays! Come dance in our Balboa Room, shuffle, lolly, and come-around!
October 16, 23: Harvest Moon Mix & Match, Prelims #1, #2
Our Harvest Moon Mix & Match Derby style competition is a great way to dip your toes into competing. The competition is open to all amateur dancers, and the prizes are tickets to cool events!
October 30: Halloween Party and
Harvest Moon Mix & Match Prelim #3
No Halloween is complete without our costume parade with clothespins voting! As to Mix & Match 3rd prelim -- same as before but with costumes, the goofier, the funnier!
(Dressing up encouraged but not required)
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
