May June 2, 2009

Happenings

President:
Roger Peterson

This issue by Julie H.

Open Heart,

Giving Hands
Food Drive June 5

modified: Would You Take a Nightclub Lesson from This Man?

Don Leynes has a reputation for clever choreography and wicked humor, not to mention jet skiing. (jet skiing?) You’ll experience the former two when you join him for a month of Nightclub lessons beginning this Wednesday, as well as his Friday night lesson at the second dance of the month, June 19.

Polka This Friday with Jon Serletic

Jon joins SNC for a Polka lesson on this Friday night, June 5. Learn how you can control the energy level of the dance. Polka can be a surprisingly easy dance.  Local Country establishments play polkas each night.  With a few simple moves you could be out there.

Food Drive on June 5

Food Drive: The SNC annual Food Drive benefiting the Leyden Township (Franklin Park) Food Pantry will be held at this dance. In these hard economic times, we ask that you be as generous as possible. Bring as many cans as you are able. You will receive $1 per can off admission, up to $6. You will help others and save the dance admission price - a two for one!

Thanks to Don Macdonald…

…for a month of terrific Hustle lessons! Don taught us the technique that made us look great doing the patterns – even the ones that had the leaders turning!

June Lessons

When: Wednesdays, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Where: The Centre at North Park

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

June Dances

When: Friday, June 5
Where: The Centre at North Park
Food Drive benefiting Franklin Park Food Pantry.

Polka lesson with: Jon Serletic
Doors Open: 7:15 pm
Lessons: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
DJ: Matt Cotherman

When: Friday, June 19
Where: The Centre at North Park

Nightclub lesson with: Don Leynes
Doors Open: 7:15 pm
Lessons: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
DJ: Ken Dillard

Dance Camp Survey Online

modified: Results of the Dance Camp survey will be used by the Steering Committee to create the most fun-filled Dance Camp yet. Stay tuned! (…and thanks to all who responded.)

Miscellaneous

• Let us know of Country or Swing Events you want posted in Happenings.
• View the Swing ‘n’ Country May/June/July three-month calendar.
• Next Board meeting: June 29.
• Fill out a feedback form so your Board knows what you think.

SNC Event Table – Pre-Event Special

Wisconsin Dance Challenge: The first SNC table has been filled for this event, so we’re starting a second. Contact Leah Noparstak if you’d like to be part of the 2nd SNC table as well as get a great deal: workshops and late night buffets are included in the weekend price.

Happynings

Congratulations to Judi Troemel, who is traveling to Poland to watch her students perform the wedding dance that she choreographed for them.

Other Chicagoland Happenings

June 11 - August 23: 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.

June 27: Saturday. Brian Wong, editor of Chicago Dance News, hosts Double Dance at Ballroom City, 207 Villa Avenue, Villa Park, 60181. There will be lessons at 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm and open dancing from 9:00 pm - midnight. Brian will tell us his theme for June shortly. (map)

June 27: Saturday. Studio Viva presents a Swing and Hustle Dance from 8:00pm - Midnight. Studio is located at 41 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine 60067. (map)

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

Mondays: Maren Oslac teaches a four-week series of West Coast Swing through the month of June at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park, 60477. WCS 101 begins at 7:00 pm and is followed by WCS 102 at 8:00 pm. (map)

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.

Mondays: Alisa Winkler teaches beginner West Coast Swing from during the month of June from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Sonia’s Dance Rhythm, 534 W. Wise Rd. Schaumburg. (map) (details)

Tuesdays: Maren Oslac teaches four weeks of East Coast Swing as part of her Dancing for All Occasions series during the month of June at Heart & Sole Dance Studio, 7038 183rd St., Tinley Park, 60477. Lesson is from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. (map)

modified: Wednesdays: Don Leynes teaches Nightclub on Wednesdays in June as well as at the dance on Friday, June 19.

Thursdays: Alisa Winkler teaches West Coast Swing during the month of June at Studio Viva! in Palatine from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Contact Alisa for more details. (map)

Competition Corner

Happenings is still waiting for Pro Am results from the Easterns Dance Championships, held 05/07 – 05/10. We’ll share with you when they are available.

new: While we wait for the results of the Circle City Classic to be posted, check out SNC’s website to see photos of our members and friends who attended.

Save These Dates:

July 11: 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)

July 24: Swing’n’Country invites one and all to its annual mid-summer party. The theme is “In the Good Old Summertime” and pizza will be served.

July 17 - 19: The North East Wisconsin Rebels Swing Dance Club presents the 9th annual Wisconsin Dance Challenge. Radisson Hotel, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Event Directors are Vivian Hahn and Doug Rousar. Contact Leah Noparstak if you’d like to be part of the SNC table. Chris VanHouton and Julie Hein are on staff. Matt Cotherman and April Prince are among the featured DJs.

August 7: Swing’n’Country presents its pre-Chicagoland dance. Get ready for Chicago’s very own dance festival. The dance’s theme, “In the Heat of the Night,” features an Ice Cream Social.

August 21 - 23: 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: 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. Contact Maren to sit at a table with your Chicago friends.

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 847/827-9021 for class status and other information

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