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Happenings – Swing N
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Dedicated to the Promotion of Couples Style Country and Swing
Dancing |
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Leah Noparstak, Acting President |
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This issue by Julie H. |
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January Lessons |
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West Coast Swing on Wednesdays modified: Rich Cooper continues
his month-long series of Wednesday night West Coast Swing lessons. Rich is a
recent competitor at the U.S. Open, and in addition to teaching West Coast
Swing, also teaches a newer dance called Swango. After
last week’s Push Break Mania – with terrific advice for both beginner and
intermediate dancers – we can’t wait to see what he has in store this week. News
Flash: More ladies are needed at the
Wednesday night lessons! |
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When: Wednesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
Beginner: Intermediate: |
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January Dances |
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When: Friday, January 4 |
West Coast Swing Lesson by Rich Cooper Doors open: Lessons: Open Dancing: |
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When: Friday, January 18 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
West Coast Swing Lesson by Mario Robau Doors open: Lessons: Open Dancing: There will be special pricing for this lesson: $10.00 |
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modified: West Coast Swing Lesson by Mario Robau –
January 18. Mario Robau, |
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February
Lessons |
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modified: Waltz on Wednesdays Katrina
Branson and Christopher Hussey return to Swing N Country for Wednesday night Waltz
lessons in February. Christopher
and Katrina, who performed their brand new routine to a standing ovation at
America’s Classic in Houston last weekend, are founders of Chi Town Swing, which
promotes swing dancing in the Chicago area.
Be sure to get a preview of their teaching skills in February when
they will be featured at Da Dance Camp! |
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When: Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
Beginner: Intermediate: |
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February Dances |
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When: Friday, February 1 |
Waltz Lesson by Christopher Hussey and Katrina Branson Doors open: Lessons: Open Dancing: |
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When: Friday, February 15 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
East Coast Swing Lesson by Mike and Debbe
Lapina Doors open: Lessons: Open Dancing: |
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Da
Dance Camp
modified: Don’t miss “Ten Years of Opening Nights,” Da Dance Camp’s theme for its 10th
anniversary gala, on February 22-24. The
weekend will be full of extraordinary people, like you, and activities
to celebrate a decade of SNC’s annual extravaganza! A
brand new schedule, which promises more open dance time than ever, will
feature both national and local instructors.
The decorations committee promises Red Carpet treatment for dancers
and spectators alike. Be
sure to join your friends at the Additional event
information is now available online, as well as the option to register online, or to download the form and mail it in. The Web site also includes information on:
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Elections: SNC Board Wants YOU! Elections for the new Board will be
held at the first March dance, and nominations are being accepted now!
Whether you want to continue to see things run as they are, or you
want to see some changes, becoming a Board member is the way to make things
happen. You’ll find yourself working
with a bunch of energetic, creative, hard-working people. Does that sound like you? If you have questions or would like to consider
running for the Board, contact Leah,
our Election Committee chairperson! Positions to be elected are: §
Vice
President (two year term) §
Secretary
(one year term) §
Treasurer
(one year term) §
Two year
Board member at large (three positions available) §
One year
Board member at large (two positions available) |
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Miscellaneous
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Other
Chicagoland Happenings: |
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modified: |
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January 19: Saturday.
The
Chicago Rebels hold their regularly scheduled dance at The Centre at
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modified: January 19: Saturday. Genesis Dance Club offers a West Coast
Swing lesson beginning at In response to popular demand, Genesis dances will be
held on the third Saturday of every month. The new schedule is available on the Genesis
Dance Club web
site |
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Mondays: Maren
Oslac teaches West Coast Swing at Diamond
Dancesport, 7767 W. 96th Place, Hickory Hills, IL
60457. Beginner class at |
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new:
Tuesdays:
Bootscoot Bootcamp returns
with six weeks of beginner West Coast Swing lessons on Thursday,
January 24, at the |
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Wednesdays: Swing N Country’s Wednesday lessons
feature Rich Cooper teaching West Coast Swing in January. |
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Thursdays: Jon Serletic teaches a
four-week Waltz class from January 10 through January 31. The one-hour class begins at |
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Thursdays: Maren
Oslac continues sessions at Diamond Dancesport, 7767 W. 96th
Place, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 entitled Beginner Ballroom (Waltz,
Foxtrot, Tango) at |
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Competition Corner Results from the America’s Classic, held on January
11-13 in |
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Out-of-Town Happenings |
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Early Bird Cutoffs |
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February 29 – |
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Save These Dates: |
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March 21 – 22: So You Think You Can
Dance auditions. Milwaukee
Theatre, |
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Outreach Benji Schwimmer, USA Swingdance Net, and countless others in the dance
community are banding together to support the orphaned son of a slain dancer. If you are interested in helping to fund a
trust account on behalf of Christopher Gibson, you will be joining countless
individuals and organizations in investing in the life of a child. (details) |
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Swing N Country Dance Club |
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Swing N Country Dances and
Lessons are held at The Centre at |
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Questions? Please contact any board member. |
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SNC hotline 847/638-7621 for class
status and other information |
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