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March 31, 2009
Happenings
President:
Leah Noparstak
This
issue by Judi T.
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Who are you fooling this week?
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new: Thanks to Julie for Ten Years of Service
Swing ‘n’ Country thanks
Julie Hein and her assistant Don Leynes for a triumphant month of Double Two
in March. A huge thank you also to
Julie for her fifteen years of service to the Swing ‘n’ Country Board as
Secretary. That’s right … fifteen whole years! Julie is a founding member of SNC and will
continue to be active in the Club as a Happenings
editor, Dance Camp committee member and teacher.
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modified: Two Step on Wednesdays in April
Fresh from his Friday night lesson on
March 20, Jeff Sanchez
will be teaching us Two-Step
during the month of April. Jeff is
known for his precise descriptions on how to execute moves and his unique
choice of practice songs. Here he is
with the family puppy, “Tango.”
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When: Wednesdays,
April 1, 8, 15, 22
Where: The
Centre at North Park
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Beginner: 7:30
to 8:25 pm
Intermediate: 8:35 to 9:30 pm
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April Dances
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When: Friday, April 3
Where: The
Centre at North Park
Theme:  Take Me Out to the
Ball Game
Peanuts and SNC version of Cracker Jack.
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Two Step lesson with Jeff Sanchez
Doors Open: 7:15
pm
Lessons: 7:30
– 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00
pm – 12:00 am
DJ: Matt Cotherman
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When: Friday,
April 17
Where: The
Centre at North Park
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Hustle lesson with Angie Cameron
Doors Open: 7:15
pm
Lessons: 7:30
– 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00
pm – 12:00 am
DJ: Ken Dillard
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modified: Hustle Lesson with Angie Cameron on
Friday, April 17
Angie
Cameron returns to SNC to teach a Hustle lesson. See her dance Hustle at
MadJam and you’ll get an idea just
how good she is.
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Dance Health Tip
"Stifling an urge to
dance is bad for your health - it rusts your spirit and your hips."
~Adabella Radici
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new: Dance Camp Chicago - 2009 – Photos
Thanks to Don Leynes and
Nancy Bright we now have some great DDC photos on our
web site.
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Miscellaneous
- Let us know of Country or
Swing Events you want posted in Happenings.
- modified:
View the Swing ‘n’ Country April/May/June 3-month calendar.
- modified Next Board meeting: April 20. A feedback form for
discussion at the meetings is available.
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Other
Chicagoland Happenings:
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modified: April
4: Saturday. The Chicago Rebels will hold a dance at
The Centre at North Park,
10040 Addison Ave,
Franklin
Park, 60131. Christopher VanHouten,
May I Have This Dance, will teach an Intermed/Adv Hustle lesson from 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm.
Nancy Tuzzolino will concurrently
teach Hustle for Beginners. Open
dancing will follow until midnight.. (map)
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April 10: Friday. X Dance holds a dance
at The
Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park, 60131. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Instructor is TBA. (map)
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April 11: Saturday. Dance World hosts a
dance at Hoffman Estates Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, 60169 beginning with a 7:30 pm West Coast Swing
lesson by Julie Hein. General dancing begins at 8:30 pm. (map)
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new: April 11: Saturday. Viva Swing
Dance starts with a beginner Hustle class at 8:00 pm by Angie Cameron followed by social
dancing beginning at 9:00 pm.
Studio Viva! Is
located at 41 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, 60067 (map)
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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. Swing ‘n’ Country has a table at the event. Contact
Leah Noparstak if you’d like to be part of the SNC table.
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Mondays:
Jill
Popovich teaches Pilates in Arlington Heights starting at 7:00 pm.
Pilates helps 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.
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Mondays: Alisa Winkler teaches beginner West Coast Swing from April
6th to the 27th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Sonia’s Dance Rhythm, 534 W. Wise Rd. Schaumburg. Leaders are needed. (map)(details)
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Wednesdays: SNC Wednesday lessons feature Jeff Sanchez teaching the
Two Step.
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Thursdays: Maren Oslac teaches a four-week series of
lessons through the month of March at Heart
& Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park, 60477. Nightclub 102 begins at 7:30 pm, with ballroom classes following at 8:30 pm on April 9 and April 23 only. (map)
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Thursdays: Alisa Winkler and Carlos Garcia will be teaching West Coast
Swing April 2, 16, 23 and 30 at Studio Viva! in Palatine. Beginner will be taught by Alisa from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Intermediate will be taught by Carlos from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Contact
Alisa for more details. (map)
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Save
These Dates:
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May 8, 2009:
Opening of Love n’ Dancing,
a movie about the “only two things in life (that) are universal.” Choreographed and produced by Robert
Royston, and featuring Nicola Royston in a leading role, Chicago dancers are sure to enjoy watching
“our” sport on the big screen.
May 15-17, 2009:
Kristin & Monty Ham Private Lessons. Ballroom City, Villa Park.
Book a private lesson with Chicago favorites by contacting Susie Kaplan. (map) Kristin & Monty will also
be teaching at the SNC dance on Friday, May 15.
new: May 29-31: Circle City Classic. Marriott, Indianapolis, Indiana. Fully-sanctioned UCWDC event. We have SNC members competing at this
one.
new: June 11-August 23,
2009: Chicago
Summer Dance Festival. Grant Park.
Group dance instruction in everything from ballroom to country line
dancing on a 3,500 square foot open-air floor at the Spirit of Music Garden
in Grant Park
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.
July 11, 2009:
WWII USO themed Swing Dance.
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Hosted by the National Railroad Museum. The event includes a live swing band,
cash bar, food, and WWII re-enactors. Contact
Jacqueline Frank for more information. (map)
modified: July 17-19,
2009: The North
East Wisconsin Rebels
Swing Dance Club presents
the 9th annual Wisconsin Dance Challenge.
Radisson Hotel, Green Bay, WI.
Event Directors are Vivian Hahn and Doug Rousar.
August 21 - 23, 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.
August 27 - 30, 2009: Swingin’
Dance Party. Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Thirteen
hours of workshops and open dancing with no competition. Staff includes Maren Oslac and Jeff
Sanchez.
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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
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Membership is
$20.00 per Year Per Person; $15.00
Per Additional Person At the Same Address; $5.00 per Student
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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
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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
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Mailing
Address: Swing N Country, PO
BOX 59508, SCHAUMBURG,
IL 60159-0508
Hotline: 1-847-827-9021
WWW.SWINGNCOUNTRY.ORG
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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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