February 3, 2009
Happenings

President: Leah Noparstak

This issue by Julie H.

17 days…and counting!

Early Bird Cut-off: Feb 9

YOU make

Swing’n’Country

a great club!

modified: Swing ‘n’ Country Needs You

Time is running out. This may be the year for you to volunteer to serve on the SNC Board:

• Vice President (one year term followed by a term as President)
• Secretary – one year term
• Treasurer – one year term
• Three Board Members – two year term
• One Board Member – one year term.

Any board member will explain the duties of his or her position.  Or contact Roger via e-mail or telephone (224/622-1223) for additional details.

modified: Maren Oslac teaches West Coast Swing in February

Welcome Maren as she rejoins SNC’s Wednesday teaching staff for the first time in several years! She’ll be helping us make our West Cost…swing! Maren manages to combine patterns with technique with fun. Join her! Here is a Youtube presentation of Maren in action.

BTW: Maren will be teaching at SNC’s Dance Camp Chicago in just a couple of weeks. See detail below.

February Lessons

When: Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Where: The Centre at North Park

Beginner: 7:30 to 8:25 pm
Intermediate: 8:35 to 9:30 pm

February Dances

When: Friday, February 6
Where: The Centre at North Park

WCS lesson with Maren Oslac
Doors Open: 7:15 pm
Lessons: 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am
DJ: Ken Dillard

Thanks, Hania!

Even if it barely got above freezing during January, Hania’s Waltz instruction was certainly hot! She showed dancers how to make Waltz look glamorous look and do it with ease. We look forward to seeing dazzling Waltzers on our dance floor!

Saturday Schedule

* 8:30 am: Registration Opens

* 9:30-noon: Free workshops-New Dancer, Beg, Int/Adv levels. Open Dancing between each workshop

*Noon-1pm: lunch, Open Dancing

* 1:00-3:30 pm: Free workshops - New Dancer, Beg, Int/Adv levels. Open Dancing between each workshop

* 3:30-6:00 pm: Open Dancing

* 5:15 pm: Sat competition cut-off

* 6:00-7:00 pm: Ballroom Closed

* 7:00 pm: Cash bar in ballroom lobby

: Mandatory competitor’s mtg.

* 7:00–8:00 pm: Open Dancing

* 8:00-8:30 pm: Inter, Adv J&J Two Step Finals

* 8:30 - 9:00 pm: Open Dancing

* 9:00-9:30 pm: Saturday night show

* 9:30-10:30 pm: Open Dancing

*10:30-11:30 pm: Nov, Inter, Adv WCS Finals

* 11:30 pm: Late Night Buffet

* 12 midnight: Awards

* 7:00pm–3:00am: Open Dancing in Swing & Hustle Room

February 20 to 22, 2009
Waterford Conference Center
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Featured instructors:

Mario Robau Jr * Kristin Ham * Stephanie Kusibab * Maren Oslac

Doug Rousar * Jeff Sanchez

Early Bird Cut-off:

February 9.

30+ hours of open dancing!

Burn the candle at both ends at

Dance Camp Chicago!

Hot Off the Press!

“Fishbowl drawings”

Attention all attendees: win a pass to events, dance stuff, and other goodies. Get free ticket with registration! Additional tickets maybe be purchased.

Advertise your business!

Donate an item or a service to our “fishbowl” drawing. Join the “business card” page of our program for just $20. Flyer table is available. Contact Alfred or Tobi for details.

The impossible has happened!

Room rates at the Quality Inn have gone down to $59.99 for a queen and $69.99 for a double queen or a king room. For reservations call 630/279-0700. Be sure to mention the Dance Camp Chicago room block.

Event Details

Get an overview of the entire event (including workshop schedule) on the SNC Web site. Save time by registering online.

Miscellaneous

• Let us know of Country or Swing Events you want posted in Happenings.
• View the Swing ‘n’ Country three-month calendar.
• Next Board meeting: February 9

Other Chicagoland Happenings:

modified: February 7, Saturday. The Chicago Rebels will hold a Hustle and West Coast Swing party at The Centre at North Park 10040 Addison Ave. US Open Champion, Angie Cameron, will teach a Hustle lesson from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Open dancing will follow until midnight. (map)

new: February 8: Sunday. Angie Cameron offers an Advanced Hustle seminar at Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park, Illinois, from noon until 1:30 pm. For more details, e-mail Angie, or call her at 312/771-1007. (map)

new: February 10: Tuesday. Practice Party at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park. Dancing begins at 8:30 pm. (map)

February 13: Friday. X Dance hosts a dance at The Centre at North Park 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131. Doors open at approximately 7:15 pm. General dancing runs from 9:00 pm until midnight. (map)

new: February 14: Saturday. Valentine’s Day Ball. A “Special Edition” of Double Dance will feature a semi-formal dance at Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park, Illinois. A beginner Nightclub lesson will be offered at 7:30 pm, with an Intermediate lesson to follow. Open dancing begins at 8:30 pm. Fellow clubs discounts are available. (map)

new: February 16: Monday. Swing and Hustle with the best at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park. Dancing begins at 9:00 pm. (map)

new: February 26: Thursday. Julie Hein and Don Leynes will teach two Double Two workshops at Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park, Illinois. Beginner workshop begins at 7:00 pm, followed by an intermediate workshop at 8:00 pm. A videotape will be available for purchase. (map)

February 27: Friday. A Friday Night Dance Party will be held Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park. Lesson begins at 8:00 pm followed by open dancing. (map) (details)

new: February 27: Friday. X Dance hosts a dance at The Centre at North Park 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131. Doors open at approximately 7:15 pm. General dancing runs from 9:00 pm until midnight. (map)

new: February 28, Saturday. The Chicago Rebels will hold a West Coast Swing party at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Ave. UCWDC champion, Carlos Garcia, will teach a West Coast Swing lesson from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Open dancing will follow until midnight. (map)

modified: March 13 – 15, 2009: The Chicago Classic returns for its second year. Sponsored by the Chicago Swing Dance Foundation, The Classic brings the best and the brightest of West Coast Swing to Chicago.

Mondays: Maren Oslac teaches West Coast Swing at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park. Beginner class at 7:00 pm. Intermediate at 7:45 pm. (map) (details)

Mondays: Jill Popovich teaches Pilates in Arlington Heights starting at 7:00 pm. Pilates will help dancers of all levels learn to move their bodies more efficiently, resulting in smoother dancing, longer endurance, and more flexibility. You will feel better too! Contact Jill to learn more or for directions to the class.

new: Mondays: Bev Solazzo and Randy Baustert teach a six-week Swing class at Lyons Township High School, 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange, from Feb 2 – March 16. Class runs from 8:15-9:15 pm. The class will cover West Coast Swing, Hustle and Nightclub. Contact Bev at 708 214-5354 or e-mail her at Time2Dance1@comcast.net.

modified: Wednesdays: SNC Wednesday lessons feature Maren Oslac teaching West Coast Swing in February.

Thursdays: Maren Oslac teaches a four-week series of Hustle through the month of February at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477. Hustle 101 begins at 7:00 pm, and Hustle 102 at 8:00 pm. (map)

Thursdays: Angie Cameron teaches a beginner Hustle class for four-weeks from 9:00-10:00 pm, which started January 22, at Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park, Illinois 60181. For more details, e-mail Angie, or call her at 312/771-1007. (map)

Thursdays: Jon Serletic teaches a four-week beginner/intermediate West Coast Swing class at Two Left Feet Studio, 605 East Ogden Ave. Naperville, Illinois, 60563. The classes run through February 26. Call 708/430-5875 or e-mail Jon to learn more. (map)

new: Thursdays: Randy Slone teaches a four-week Nightclub class at The Health and Fitness Club, 3098 Falling Waters Blvd, Lindenhurst, Illinois, 60046. The classes run from 7:10-8:10 pm through February 26. Call 847/535-7500 or contact Randy to learn more.

Out-of-Town Happenings

February 12 – 15, 2009 Capital Swing. Radisson Hotel and Convention Center, Sacramento, California. The Chicago Rebels has a table for the event. If you would like to purchase a ticket, contact Nancy Tuzzolino.

new: February 26 – March 1, 2009 Ft. Wayne Showdown. Hilton Ft. Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46802. Featured are workshops, open dancing, and the Saturday night “Dance Academy Awards Show.”

Save These Dates:

April 23 – 26, 2009: Swing Dance America 2009. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Lots of workshops, lots of open dancing, competitions in both Swing and Hustle in two ballrooms.

new: July 2 - 4, 2009: Sweet Home Chicago. Wyndham Hotel O’Hare. Party, dance, eat, dance, shop, dance (no competition) with the folks from the Windy City Jitterbug Club. Staff includes Julie Hein.

new: August 21 - 12, 2009: Chicagoland Dance Festival. Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare. Look forward to workshops, open dancing and competitions at CDF. See if its reputation as an event that is fun to the MAX is true.

new: August 27 - 30, 2009: Swingin’ Dance Party. Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. 13 hours of workshops and open dancing with no competition. Staff includes Maren Oslac and Jeff Sanchez.

Swing ‘n’ Country Dance Club is dedicated to the promotion of couples style Swing and Country dancing.
Dances and Lessons are held at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park,IL 60131

Membership is $20.00 per Year Per Person; $15.00 Per Additional Person At the Same Address; $5.00 per Student

Wednesday Lessons First Four Wednesdays of Each Month Doors Open at 7:15 BEGINNER LESSON: 7:30-8:25 INTERMEDIATE LESSON: 8:35-9:30 Members $30.00 Monthly $10.00 Weekly Students $20.00 Monthly $5.00 Weekly Non-Members $40.00 Monthly $13.00 Weekly Minors (15 and under) Free When Accompanied by Paying Adult

Friday Dances First and Third Friday of Each Month Doors Open at 7:15 BEGINNER LESSON 7:30 INTERMEDIATE LESSON 8:00 Lesson, Student $2.00 Lesson, Adult $4.00 OPEN COUPLES DANCING 9:00 to12:00 Students $3.00 Members $6.00 Non-Members $12.00

Mailing Address: Swing N Country, PO BOX 59508, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60159-0508
Hotline: 1-847-827-9021
WWW.SWINGNCOUNTRY.ORG

Questions? Please contact any board member.

SNC hotline 847/638-7621 for class status and other information

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