August 18, 2009

Happenings

President:
Roger Peterson

This issue by Judi T.

Have you got your Max Pass yet? 3 days to CDN!

Hope you’ve had a great summer!

modified: SNC Lessons Return in September

SNC kicks off its new dance season on September 4. Hania Richmond will open the fall schedule with a Two Step lesson. We’ll be joined by special guest DJ, Bob Boyle. SNC is offering free volunteer points to those who attend the opening dance (See below for more details). Join us for a fun and entertaining evening.

September Two Step Lessons with Hania Richmond

When: Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23

Where: The Centre at North Park

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

September Dances

When: Friday, September 4
Where: The Centre at North Park
”Welcome Back!” dance

Two Step lesson with: Hania Richmond
Doors Open: 7:15 pm
Lessons: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Guest DJ: Bob Boyle

When: Friday, September 18
Where: The Centre at North Park

Cha Cha lesson with: Brian Wong
Doors Open: 7:15 pm
Lessons: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Open Dancing: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

DJ: Ken Dillard

Free Volunteer Points
Welcome Back to New Dance Season

As a way of saying “thank you” and “welcome back,” SNC is offering a bonus for all attending the first dance in September: two free SNC points. Accumulating volunteer points can get you free admission to dances, free dance lessons or even free admission to Dance Camp. Click here and scroll down to see how it works.

Miscellaneous

• Let us know of Country or Swing Events you want posted in Happenings.
• View the Swing ‘n’ Country Aug/Sep/Oct three-month calendar.
• Next Board meeting: September 21.
• Fill out a feedback form so your Board knows what you think.

Other Chicagoland Happenings

Hosted by
Jennifer and Randy Jeffries

August 21 – 23
Friday – Sunday.
Chicagoland Dance Festival
Crowne Plaza, Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois. (map)

Click here to be transported to the CDF web site. Both the competition and workshop schedules are now posted.

View photos from 2008 and see the type of fun you’re sure to have this year.

modified: Chicagoland: An Overview

Thursday Night: Volunteers will be busy decorating, laying floors and putting up the skyline. Thanks to all those who will be making everything ready and to those who have volunteered to help throughout the event.

Friday: Workshops begin early in the afternoon (Master World Champion Gary McIntyre is one of the teachers!); Pro-Am competitions begin late in the afternoon. In the early evening there will be open dancing followed by Free Chicago Pizza. (Yes, that’s right! FREE Pizza!) supplied by Swing ‘n’ Country. In the late evening Jack N Jill preliminaries will take place followed by midnight swing party.

Saturday: This is the big day for workshops! Twenty-two will be held on this one day alone! When your tootsies need a rest, sit down and watch the Pro-Am and Couples’ competitions. A must-see is the Masters and Superstars exhibitions at 8:00 pm. Topping off the evening are Final West Coast Jack & Jills and Two Step Jack & Jills. Interspersed are periods of Open Dancing. Then late, late in the evening and into the morning both ballrooms will be open for dancing. There will be music for everyone. Note the new division called Starters. If you’ve never competed ProAm or UCWDC this is the spot for you.

Sunday: Brace yourself for even more workshops! (There will be more than 48 throughout the weekend, including a series for absolute beginners). The competition portion of this day is devoted to couples.

Reminders for SNC Members: SNC members can save $15 on their weekend pass using the promo code CHISWG. As you register online, the promo code field appears after you enter your name and address info. The discounted rates will NOT show up on the general pricing page—you must enter the promo code before you'll see the reduced rates.

Volunteers are needed to help put up the Skyscraper backdrop and miscellaneous preparation as well as to take it down. Anyone who helps earns SNC volunteer points. E-mail Julie Hein if you can help.

August 28: Friday. X Dance holds their dance at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park, 60131. Doors open at 7:15 pm. Instructor is TBA. (map)

August 29: Saturday. The Chicago Rebels hold a West Coast Swing Party at the Centre at North Park 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park. Lessons by Jimmy Mulligan are from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, followed by open dancing until midnight. (map)

Mondays: Maren Oslac teaches a four-week series of West Coast Swing through the month of August 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.

Wednesdays: SNC is on hiatus from summer classes. Come back in September when Hania Richmond will be teaching Two Step.

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

new: Thursdays: Jon Serletic is starting a new 4-week “Start with the Right Stuff” beginner West Coast Swing class on August 27. The session will be held at Two Left Feet Dance Studio, 605 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville 60563 (map)

Early-Bird Cutoffs

Meet Me in St, Louis Swing Dance Championships: August 15, 2009

Boogie by the Bay: September 30, 2009

Out of Town Happenings

August 27 – 30: Swingin’ Dance Party. Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Thirteen hours of workshops and open dancing with no competition. Pool Parties and Poker Parties. 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. Join our friends the St. Louis Rebels for their annual dance convention. Maren Oslac is on staff. Contact Leah Noparstak if you’d like to sit at the SNC table or, for more information, visit their website.

Save These Dates:

October 8-11: Boogie by the Bay. This is one of the best events on the NASDE circuit. Great dancers, great competition, great music. The Chicago Rebels has a table at this event. To purchase a ticket, contact Nancy Tuzzolino by phone at 312-953-3336, or via e-mail.

October 30-Nov 1: Swing City Chicago. The Westin Lombard. World Swing Dance Council. Spend ten minutes with a pro and make a difference: The All-Star Studded Hour is back! Hosted by Maren Oslac, Jeff Sanchez and Julie Hein.

new: November 27-29: C.A.S.H. Bash Weekend. Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg, Ohio. Staff includes Sophy Kdep, Jason Miklic and Doug Rousar.

January 4 – January 10, 2010: Worlds XVII Country Dance World Championships. Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee.

February 19 – 21, 2010: Dance Camp Chicago. Waterford Banquet Hall. Details coming soon.

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

WWW.SWINGNCOUNTRY.ORG

Questions? Please contact any board member.

SNC hotline 847/827-9021 for class status and other information

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