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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 Judi T. |
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modified: SNC Board Elections –
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modified: Waltz on Wednesdays Christopher Hussey and Katrina Branson will wrap up
their month of Waltz lessons this Wednesday, February 27. They have taught a
series of pieces that together will make up an entire phrase of Waltz. While teaching these pieces they have
included many items of technique.
Their style has been fun and entertaining. We
hope to welcome them back soon.
Christopher and Katrina are founders of Chi Town Swing,
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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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There is no dance
scheduled for the fifth Friday in February.
Happy Leap Year! |
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March Lessons |
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Cha Cha on
Wednesdays Join Don Macdonald as he teaches our hips—and feet—to move to the Cha Cha beat. His
knowledge of dance technique and innovative choreography make him just the
person to tackle this sexy dance! |
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When: Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
Beginner: Intermediate: |
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March Dances |
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When: Friday, March 7 |
Cha Cha Lesson by Don Macdonald Doors open: Lessons: Open
Dancing: |
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When: Friday, March 21 Where: The
Centre at North Park |
Two Step Lesson by Maren Oslac Doors open: Lessons: Open Dancing: |
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NBC’s Today Show Ronnie DeBenedetta and Brandy Tobias,
the 2008 UCWDC Masters Solo Medley
winners, were featured on NBC’s Today
Show last week where they demonstrated West Coast Swing, Country
Style. Enjoy also the Robert
Royston’s interview just prior to introducing these five-time world
champions. Happenings thanks X Dance’s Jim Becker for providing
the link. |
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SNC
Tenth Anniversary Gala a Huge Success DDC celebrated Ten Great Years of Memories this past weekend. Our Club really knows how to put on
a party! Preliminary photos are on our web site….More to come soon! |
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The
decorations were awesome. The DJ
played great music very much enjoyed by dancers through the wee hours of each
morning. The Competitors had an
excellent venue to Strut Their Stuff.
Those participating in the Saturday
night dinner were treated to a wonderful pictorial of dance camps past.
Saturday evening’s entertainment was spectacular with routines that were both
dramatic and humorous. |
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Many
individuals and businesses contributed prizes and cash donations that helped
make this event a huge success. SNC
thanks Ayla’s Originals, Baker’s Square, Ballroom
City, Chicago Rebels, Chicagoland Dance Festival, Circle City Classic, Dance
Connection, Indy Swing Classic, Mario Robau, Jr., May I have This Dance, Reno
Dance Sensation, Sweet Home Chicago, Swing Dance America, Swingin’
Summer Dance Camp, Wisconsin Dance Challenge, X Dance, Heart&Sole/Genesis
Dance Club, Julie Hein, May I Have This Dance, Penny Rusch, Swing City
Chicago, The Chicago Rebels, The Chicago Classic, and X Dance/Jim Becker. SNC also thanks those local instructors who
generously donated private lessons to competitors: Rich Cooper, Carlos Garcia, Julie Hein,
Stephanie Kusibab, Don Leybes, Don Macdonald, Jill
Popovich, Hania Richmond, Jeff Sanchez, and Bev Solazzo. Competition
Results will be on the web site soon. If
you’d like to join in on the planning of DDC 2009, contact Leah Noparstak or Don Bright |
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Miscellaneous
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Early Bird Cutoffs MadJam:
The Los
Angeles Premier Classic (LAPD): new: Diva Danceport Showcase and Dinner Dance: new: Indy
Swing Classic: |
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Other
Chicagoland Happenings: |
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February 29 – |
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March 1:
Saturday. The Chicago Rebels will hold their regularly scheduled
dance at The Centre at |
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March 22: Saturday. Genesis Dance Club Easter
Dance offers a Waltz lesson beginning at 8:00 pm and hosts a dance
following at 9:00 pm at Diamond Dancesport, 7767 W. 96th Place, Hickory
Hills, Illinois, 60047. (details) (map) |
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March 28: Friday. X Dance holds
its regularly scheduled dance at The
Centre at North Park, |
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March
29: Saturday. Christopher Hussey and Katrina Branson of Chi-Town Swing will host West Coast Swing
workshops and open dancing on Saturday at The
Centre at North Park. (details) |
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new: March 30: Sunday. Second Annual Diva Danceport
Showcase and Dinner Dance. Dance
with Maren Oslac or Jeff Sanchez in the showcase and show what you know at
Diamond Dancesport, |
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Mondays:
Maren
Oslac teaches West Coast Swing at Diamond
Dancesport, |
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new: Wednesdays: Swing N Country’s Wednesday lessons
feature Don Macdonald teaching Cha Cha in March. |
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modified: Thursdays: Jon Serletic continues
his series of Three Count Hustle lessons. Part 3 began on February 21 will continue
for one more week. Registration is
required as a couple. Class begins at |
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modified: Thursdays: Maren
Oslac began a new six-week session on February 21 at Diamond
Dancesport, |
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Out-of-Town Happenings |
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February 28 – March 2: |
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new: March 22. Saturday. The |
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March 21 – 22: So You Think You Can
Dance auditions. The eligibility
requirements include bringing your own music and your own non-competing dance
partner. C’mon we have enough great dancers
in the Chicagoland area that would really make great candidates! Milwaukee Theatre, |
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Save These Dates: |
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April 4 –
6: April 11 –
13: April 11 – 13: Los Angeles Premier Classic. Sheraton Gateway, April 18 –
20: Indy Swing Classic. April 24 – 27: Swing Dance May 30 –
June 1: John Lindo.
Workshops, dance, and party, hosted by Genesis Dance Club, May 30 –
June 1: May 4 – 6: World Swing Dance
Championships. Irvine-Marriott
Hotel, May 16: Gently Used Clothing
Sale presented by Swing N Country at its second Friday dance. new: July 11 –
July 13: Wisconcin
Dance Challenge Swing Event presented by the North |
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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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