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June 16, 2009
Happenings
President:
Roger Peterson
This
issue by Ken D.
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Summer’s
only a handful of days away
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modified: Nightclub is Dance of
the Month
Last week, beginner dancers attending Don Leynes Nightclub
lesson learned to double spin out; intermediate dancers learned a very cool
forward and back shadow amalgamation. Join us for the final two Wednesday lessons
during June as well as the next SNC dance to learn more about the romanticism
of Nightclub, and to confirm Don’s reputation for clever choreography
and wicked humor.
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June Lessons
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When: Wednesdays,
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
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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June Dances
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When: Friday, June 19
Where: The
Centre at North Park
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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
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new: Summer Schedule
The Happenings staff would like to remind everyone that the summer
schedule for SNC is tweaked slightly during the summer. For July and August,
there will be only one Friday night dance a month–July 24 and August 7–not
the normally scheduled two dances per month. Also note that there are no
Wednesday night lessons for July or August as well. Wednesday night lessons
end in June, and pick up again in September. The online 2009 schedule
has more information.
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Miscellaneous
- Let us know of Country or
Swing Events you want posted in Happenings.
- View the Swing ‘n’ Country Jun/Jul/Aug
three-month calendar.
- Next Board meeting: June 29.
- Fill out a feedback form so your
Board knows what you think.
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Other Chicagoland
Happenings
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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.
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modified: June 20:
Saturday. The Chicago Rebels hold a West
Coast Swing dance at The Centre at North
Park 10040 Addison Ave.,
Franklin Park. Lessons are from 8:00
to 9:00 pm,
followed by open dancing until midnight.
This night marks the return of a monthly West Coast
Swing Jack & Jill dance contest. The contest starts at approximately 10:30 p.m.
More than $300 in cash and prizes are available. Learn more when you register
online for the competition. (map)
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June 27: Saturday. Brian Wong, editor of Chicago Dance News, hosts Double
Dance at Ballroom City, 207 Villa Avenue, Villa Park, 60181. The theme is
Red, White and Blue Jam. Active and veteran US Armed Forced who
wear their uniform or clothes with a military logo get in half price. (map)
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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)
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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.
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new: 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.
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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)
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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 during the month of June from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Sonia’s Dance Rhythm, 534 W. Wise Rd. Schaumburg. (map) (details)
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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)
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Wednesdays: Don Leynes teaches Nightclub
on Wednesdays in June as well as at the dance on Friday, June 19.
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Competition Corner
new: Results from the Orange Blossom Dance, held June
12 – 13, will be available soon.
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Out of Town Happenings
new: 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)
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new: 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 2nd SNC table contact
Leah Noparstak. Chris VanHouton
and Julie Hein are on staff. Matt
Cotherman and April Prince are among the featured DJs. The first
SNC table has been filled for this event, so we’re starting a second. Workshops and late night buffets are included in the weekend price.
There’s also a Team Strictly Swing Tournament Relay. Leah
or Doug
Rousar have more details.
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Save
These Dates:
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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. A tentative schedule
has been posted.
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.
September
17-20: Meet
Me In St. Louis. St. Louis
Renaissance Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri. Swing
Dance Championship. Chicago’s Maren Oslac is on staff.
October
30-Nov 1: Swing
City Chicago. The Westin
Lombard. World Swing Dance Council.
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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 847/827-9021 for class
status and other information
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