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You're
Invited to SNC'S 16th Birthday Party
* Click here to read some of the Clubs very first
newsletters.
* Meet the
founders who will be honored as
Life Members.
* Take
home an SNC coffee mug as a party favor.
* Enjoy a few tunes that were played at
the very first SNC dance.
* Have your photo taken
and bring home a 5x7 print
later.
Celebration
will be held at the Friday, May 7th
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Nancy
Tuzzolino Teaches West Coast
Swing Wednesdays
and at the May 7 Birthday Party 
Join
us each Wednesday in May and at our 16th Birthday Party
to enjoy Nancy teaching West Coast
Swing.
Nancy is well known in our area
for the amazing articulation of her
footwork .... especially on those
anchors. Watch her dance
on YouTube.
Trivia:
The West Coast Swing was pronounced the Official
State Dance of California in
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Don Leynes
Teaches Double Two on May
21
Our second
dance of the month features Don Leynes teaching the
country classic, Double Two.
See Don
and his dance partner, Julie, demonstrate on
YouTube.
Trivia:
The Dallas/Fort Worth folks claim this dance
originated in their territory.
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When, Where and What
Time
All
lessons and dances are held at The Centre at North
Park, 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park,
60131. (Map)
Wednesday Lessons: May
5, 12, 19, 26
Beginner:
7:30 pm
Intermediate:
8:35 pm
Click
here for
lesson pricing.
Friday Dances: May 7 (DJ
Ken Dillard)) and May 14 (DJ Matt
Cotherman)
Beginner:
7:30 pm
Intermediate:
8:15 pm
Open
Dancing: 9:00 pm until
Midnight
Click
here for admission
pricing.
No parter
necessary; we rotate often.
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What's Up in June at
SNC
June 2, 9, 16, 23
June
4, Friday:
June
18, Friday:
Dance
with Two Step lesson by Albert
Tailleur. |
Happy
Mother's Day to all Moms in the Swing 'n' Country
family. |
| Happynings:
All
Swing DJ of the Year 
Congratulations
to April Prince who has been awarded All Swing DJ of the
Year (2009). She will fly to Atlanta to accept the
award at the Grand Nationals over Memorial
Day.
Many
of you know April from our recent Tri Dance as well as
working with many of the local Chicago
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Other Chicagoland
Happenings
May 1:
Saturday. Riley Wimes
(A Heart & Sole Instructor) will teach a free West
Coast Swing Lesson at 8:00 pm at Bobby McGee's, 10139
South Harlem, Chicago Ridge, 60415. Swing
dancing to the Gina King Orchestra will
follow.
May 1, 15: Saturdays: The Chicago
Rebels host
swing workshops and dance at The Centre at
North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park,
60131. Carmen and
Rosa's 46th wedding anniversary will
be celebrated at the May 15
dance. (map)
May 8, 22:
Saturdays: The
Windy City Jitterbug club
hosts its dances at various venues. Check out
their web site for locations to East Coast Swing.
May 8, 22: Saturdays:
Chicago Dance
News hosts Double Dance (swing, country and
ballroom dance on May 8 and Swing only on May 22)
at Ballroom City, 207 S. Villa Ave., Villa
Park, 60181. Check out Brian Wong's web site for
detail. (map)
May
14, 28: Fridays: X
Dance hosts their
dances on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at The Centre at North
Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park,
60131. Check their web site for additional
information.
Sundays. SOS (Swing
on Sunday) presented by May I Have This
Dance. There
will be an advanced West Coast Swing class at 6:00 pm
followed by open dancing that consists of West Coast
Swing, Hustle and touch of Night Club Two
Step and Country. (map)
Mondays: Maren
Oslac hosts a four week
series of West Coast Swing lessons during March
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 7:45
pm. (map)
Mondays: Jill Popovich Powers 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: Nancy
Tuzzolino teaches West Coast
Swing for Swing 'n' Country.
Thursdays:
Thursdays at Sundance.
A practice party coordinated by Richard
Blumenthal and Ching Lin gives dancers an
opportunity to share
information about their country, latin
and swing techniques and moves. 6:00 pm
- 10:00 pm. 300 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan
60085.
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Save The
Dates
June 4 - June
6: Circle
City Classic, Marriott East, Indianapolis,
Indiana. A fully- sanctioned UCWDC event a
short five hour drive from Chicago.
July 9 -
11: Wisconsin
Dance Challenge, Oneida Casino, Greenbay, WI. A very
fun swing event. Three-tiered pricing covering
early bird discount and full rate.
August
20-22: Chicagoland
Dance Festival.
Crowne-Plaza Hotel, Chicago.
Our hometown UCWDC event and sponsored by Swing 'n'
Country.
August 26-26:
Swingn' Dance Party .
Drawbridge Inn Motel, Ft. Mitchell,
KY. Complete with Pool Party and Poker Tournement.
October
28-31: SwingCityChicago. Westin Hotel, Lombard, IL. Fifth
Anniversary Celebration.
February
25-27, 2011: Dance
Camp Chicago. Waterford
Banquets, Elmhurst, IL. Presented by Swing 'n'
Country.
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