Swing Dancing opportunity! Come see what fun west coast swing dancing is. Whether it's your first time, you're looking to improve your dance and learn more patterns and technique, or you just want a fun dance party to join in, this is the event for you!
Swing Springfield will be hosting Jeanne DeGeyter for a swing workshop and party weekend on April 19th, 2008, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance Studio, 1722 S. Glenstone #G.
Starting at 5pm on saturday, Anne & Andy Walls, local professional swing dance instructors and competitors, will be teaching a swing dance class on the basics of west coast swing. You are invited to come learn or reinforce your knowledge of the basics of west coast swing as it is danced socially and competitively around the world today. This swing dance class is for dancers of all levels either looking for an introduction to west coast swing dancing, or are looking to reinforce their knowledge and comfort level with the basic techniques and skills of west coast swing.
Continuing at 6pm, Jeanne DeGeyter, a visiting professional swing dance instructor, competitor, and judge, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.
At 7pm, Jeanne will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from one of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!
From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!
Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.
Jeanne DeGeyter will both be in town for Saturday and Sunday, so contact us now at 417-496-1067 to schedule a private lesson to get the most out of learning to dance from this amazing pro. Anne and Andy Walls both teach with Swing Springfield and are also available for private lessons throughout the year. Swing Springfield club members get to take advantage of special discounts on groups lessons as well as private lessons, among other benefits. Join Swing Springfield today to take advantage of special discounts for our workshop weekends, ongoing swing dance classes, swing dance parties, and private lessons in east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, charleston, and many other styles of american social dancing.
For more information on Swing Springfield and other events that happen throughout the year, visit www.USDanceXchange.com and see our online forum.
Jeanne has earned 6 US OPEN Swing Dance Awards, including 2 Championship titles. In 2007, she earned a NASDE Showcase Championship title, finished in the top 10 Females for the NASDE Tour and placed 4th in the WSDC J&J Tour. She has been dancing since 1994, when she began West Coast Swing and quickly moved into country dancing on the UCWDC circuit, in couples and teams. In country, competed extensively in Teams and even traveled to Europe for an invitational demo performance with the Rockin' Country Ladies. Her focus soon returned to West Coast Swing, fulfilling a passion for variation and interpretation. Jeanne has trained under several top instructors in the country and travels regularly as a Guest Workshop Instructor, coach and choreographer. She is a World Swing Dance Council Member Instructor and is the Event Director for two annual swing events in Tulsa - Tulsa Fall Fling and Tulsa Spring Swing.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
February Swing Springfield Workshops with Austin Murrey
Swing Dancing opportunity! Come see what fun west coast swing dancing is. Whether it's your first time, you're looking to improve your dance and learn more patterns and technique, or you just want a fun dance party to join in, this is the event for you!
Swing Springfield will be hosting Austin Murrey for a swing workshop and party weekend on February 16th, 2008, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance Studio, 1722 S. Glenstone #G.
Starting at 5pm on saturday, Anne & Andy Walls, local professional swing dance instructors and competitors, will be teaching a swing dance class on the basics of west coast swing. You are invited to come learn or reinforce your knowledge of the basics of west coast swing as it is danced socially and competitively around the world today. This swing dance class is for dancers of all levels either looking for an introduction to west coast swing dancing, or are looking to reinforce their knowledge and comfort level with the basic techniques and skills of west coast swing.
Continuing at 6pm, Austin Murrey, a visiting professional swing dance instructor, competitor, and judge, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.
At 7pm, Austin will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from one of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!
From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!
Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.
Austin Murrey will both be in town for Saturday and Sunday, so contact us now at 417-496-1067 to schedule a private lesson to get the most out of learning to dance from this amazing pro. Anne and Andy Walls both teach with Swing Springfield and are also available for private lessons throughout the year. Swing Springfield club members get to take advantage of special discounts on groups lessons as well as private lessons, among other benefits. Join Swing Springfield today to take advantage of special discounts for our workshop weekends, ongoing swing dance classes, swing dance parties, and private lessons in east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, charleston, and many other styles of american social dancing.
For more information on Swing Springfield and other events that happen throughout the year, visit www.USDanceXchange.com and see our online forum.
Austin Murrey (Lawrence, KS) began dancing as a Junior at the age of 14, when he began working with Barry Jones as a Junior competitor. He is a 2-time US Open Award winner, Multi-time Regional Champion, a NASDE competitor and an All Star level dancer. Austin’s quiet charm and knack for the details has created a popular demand for his unique choreography and coaching. In addition to teaching dance, Austin has taught High School, where he practices his “leader” skills. Austin is currently a 2nd-year Law student at the University of Kansas.
Swing Springfield will be hosting Austin Murrey for a swing workshop and party weekend on February 16th, 2008, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance Studio, 1722 S. Glenstone #G.
Starting at 5pm on saturday, Anne & Andy Walls, local professional swing dance instructors and competitors, will be teaching a swing dance class on the basics of west coast swing. You are invited to come learn or reinforce your knowledge of the basics of west coast swing as it is danced socially and competitively around the world today. This swing dance class is for dancers of all levels either looking for an introduction to west coast swing dancing, or are looking to reinforce their knowledge and comfort level with the basic techniques and skills of west coast swing.
Continuing at 6pm, Austin Murrey, a visiting professional swing dance instructor, competitor, and judge, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.
At 7pm, Austin will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from one of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!
From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!
Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.
Austin Murrey will both be in town for Saturday and Sunday, so contact us now at 417-496-1067 to schedule a private lesson to get the most out of learning to dance from this amazing pro. Anne and Andy Walls both teach with Swing Springfield and are also available for private lessons throughout the year. Swing Springfield club members get to take advantage of special discounts on groups lessons as well as private lessons, among other benefits. Join Swing Springfield today to take advantage of special discounts for our workshop weekends, ongoing swing dance classes, swing dance parties, and private lessons in east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, charleston, and many other styles of american social dancing.
For more information on Swing Springfield and other events that happen throughout the year, visit www.USDanceXchange.com and see our online forum.
Austin Murrey (Lawrence, KS) began dancing as a Junior at the age of 14, when he began working with Barry Jones as a Junior competitor. He is a 2-time US Open Award winner, Multi-time Regional Champion, a NASDE competitor and an All Star level dancer. Austin’s quiet charm and knack for the details has created a popular demand for his unique choreography and coaching. In addition to teaching dance, Austin has taught High School, where he practices his “leader” skills. Austin is currently a 2nd-year Law student at the University of Kansas.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Dance With Me
Dance With Me offers unique services in helping you learn to dance.
1) We teach private lessons out of a private studio in our home. We have taught in different ballroom dance studios and one thing most ballroom dance studios have in common is that they employ multiple dance instructors. This is a nice service to offer, however, this also means that any or all of these instructors could be teaching at any given time. When working with an individual student or a couple, we have a private ballroom almost 300 square feet in size that they will get to learn to dance in with complete privacy. Our students don't have to deal with the distractions of coming and going in an active "stripmall" ballroom studio nor do they have to share music with other students. We find this is a premium service that helps our students get the most out of their training time.
2) We teach special 6-week dance class series. These class series are structured around the many popular American ballroom dances, such as waltz, foxtrot, tango, east coast swing, lindy hop, west coast swing, hustle, mambo, salsa, cha cha, rumba, nightclub sway (nightclub two step), two step, triple two step, and others. We have structured a class series designed to give our students a concentrated dose of instruction and practice that gives them an excellent opportunity to take their social dancing to the next level. Our dance class series involves one two-hour session each week for six weeks. This class is not open to new participants after the first class in the series so that the class doesn't have to acclimate to new or different participants each week. Each session we give our students a half-hour at the beginning of class to review past material with music, ask questions on skills taught in the class, and warm-up before we begin new instruction. We spend an hour teaching new skills to refine everyone's dance technique plus introduce new patterns and styling. We end the class with a half-hour of practice and review time when everyone can reinforce the new information with their classmates plus ask any questions. We have had great success with these classes and have found the 6-week series to be a wonderful way to really help dancers grow and develop new skills and enjoy the group class setting at the same time.
3) We offer special dance workshops/parties throughout the year. We put together a series of dance workshops that happen in a single day/weekend to give our participants a large dose of dance instruction followed by a dance party for everyone to put their new skills into action and just have fun and dance the night away!
4) We offer our ongoing swing dance night with Swing Springfield out at Trolley's on the square in downtown Springfield. Every week on wednesday night we teach a class at 7pm in swing basics to help reinforce and review the fundamentals for the basics in swing dancing. This class is open for new people to help introduce them to the joys of swing dancing, plus for anyone who wants to solidify their understanding of swing dancing in general. At 7:30pm we continue into more intermediate and advanced material for dancers who have a good grasp of their basics. Then, from 8:30 to 11pm, we DJ a mix of swing music for everyone's dancing and enjoyment. For more information on the activities of Swing Springfield, please check out our forum at www.USDanceXchange.com.
We really enjoy sharing our love of dance with everyone, creating opportunities to dance, and dancing!
Come find out more about us and we’ll be more than happy to share our love of dancing with you!
www.DanceWithMe.us
1) We teach private lessons out of a private studio in our home. We have taught in different ballroom dance studios and one thing most ballroom dance studios have in common is that they employ multiple dance instructors. This is a nice service to offer, however, this also means that any or all of these instructors could be teaching at any given time. When working with an individual student or a couple, we have a private ballroom almost 300 square feet in size that they will get to learn to dance in with complete privacy. Our students don't have to deal with the distractions of coming and going in an active "stripmall" ballroom studio nor do they have to share music with other students. We find this is a premium service that helps our students get the most out of their training time.
2) We teach special 6-week dance class series. These class series are structured around the many popular American ballroom dances, such as waltz, foxtrot, tango, east coast swing, lindy hop, west coast swing, hustle, mambo, salsa, cha cha, rumba, nightclub sway (nightclub two step), two step, triple two step, and others. We have structured a class series designed to give our students a concentrated dose of instruction and practice that gives them an excellent opportunity to take their social dancing to the next level. Our dance class series involves one two-hour session each week for six weeks. This class is not open to new participants after the first class in the series so that the class doesn't have to acclimate to new or different participants each week. Each session we give our students a half-hour at the beginning of class to review past material with music, ask questions on skills taught in the class, and warm-up before we begin new instruction. We spend an hour teaching new skills to refine everyone's dance technique plus introduce new patterns and styling. We end the class with a half-hour of practice and review time when everyone can reinforce the new information with their classmates plus ask any questions. We have had great success with these classes and have found the 6-week series to be a wonderful way to really help dancers grow and develop new skills and enjoy the group class setting at the same time.
3) We offer special dance workshops/parties throughout the year. We put together a series of dance workshops that happen in a single day/weekend to give our participants a large dose of dance instruction followed by a dance party for everyone to put their new skills into action and just have fun and dance the night away!
4) We offer our ongoing swing dance night with Swing Springfield out at Trolley's on the square in downtown Springfield. Every week on wednesday night we teach a class at 7pm in swing basics to help reinforce and review the fundamentals for the basics in swing dancing. This class is open for new people to help introduce them to the joys of swing dancing, plus for anyone who wants to solidify their understanding of swing dancing in general. At 7:30pm we continue into more intermediate and advanced material for dancers who have a good grasp of their basics. Then, from 8:30 to 11pm, we DJ a mix of swing music for everyone's dancing and enjoyment. For more information on the activities of Swing Springfield, please check out our forum at www.USDanceXchange.com.
We really enjoy sharing our love of dance with everyone, creating opportunities to dance, and dancing!
Come find out more about us and we’ll be more than happy to share our love of dancing with you!
www.DanceWithMe.us
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
I'm too uncoordinated to dance and I have no rhythm
I can’t dance because I don’t have any rhythm or I don’t have enough coordination.
This is a common excuse that many people use that simply is not true. I rarely see someone who has a lack of rhythm because a sense of rhythm is completely natural to our existence. I can give you a simple exercise to help determine if you have rhythm: walk a distance of 20 feet or more without falling down. I have yet to meet someone who has the capacity to walk without assistance that does not display both rhythm and coordination in doing this exercise. By just walking a distance of several feet, everyone I have met so far displays the ability to set a constant pace plus they display the ability to walk without stumbling. This is something you have trained to do since you were a young child and you have practiced it so often, you do it without thinking about it. This displays coordination in the fact that you have the ability to alternate you feet regularly without difficulty.
This may sound absurd, but if you actually analyze everything that happens when you simply walk across a room, from how you have to generate motion in your center of gravity, how you shape your momentum to allow you to move in whichever direction you choose without always having to stop yourself and start moving in a new direction, how your legs and feet adjust where they land in relation to your center of gravity and the direction of your momentum so that you can remain in motion while maintaining proper balance… your body is trained to do a lot of little things automatically even in something as simple as walking. On top of that, almost everyone sets a pace for themselves as they walk any given distance. They adjust this pace as they see fit, but either way, by setting a pace you have shown you have the ability to set a rhythm. So, having the ability to set a rhythm plus having coordination enough to walk across a room shows that you have the tools you need to dance.
Realizing that dancing takes surprising little rhythm or even coordination is the hard part. Dancing merely takes one thing, an interest in your partner. To dance with a person is to have a conversation with them. While dancing, you are trying to “talk” using only your body. This requires you to connect to your partner so that you can both “tell” them something with your body by letting them feel how and when your body moves, plus this connection is important because you will need to “listen” to what and when their body “tells” you something in return.
This conversation needs to go both ways in the partnership. Much of dancing is the same as having a nice conversation over dinner. If you both try to say things at exactly the same time, then not much communication happens. When you dance, your body will tell something to your partner, but you must listen to what their body tells you in return. The leader should say something, but he should say it only when the follower has indicated that she is “listening”. Much of leading is knowing not only how to lead, but when to lead. Social dances especially, like west coast swing or salsa, focus heavily on both the leader and the follower taking an active role in the conversation.
Social dancing has more to do with sharing in the conversation than it does with “having rhythm” or “having coordination”. Remember that the only rhythm you need is that which you already have. If you wish to dance with the music, listen to the music first on your own and get a feel for the pace at which your body matches the music. You have the ability to set a pace, now the only challenge is altering your own rhythm to utilize the one provided by the song. You will never “need” any more coordination than you already have that enables you to walk. You will develop more coordination as well as a better sense of rhythm as you dance, but the requirements to be able to dance are not very high at all.
If you can walk, you already have the ability to dance. Now it’s just a matter of learning how to take part in the conversation of the dance!
Visit www.USDanceXchange.com for more information and ongoing discussions on ballroom dancing, swing dancing, latin or salsa dancing, country dancing, or any other form of dancing and everything else that dancers talk about.
If you are interested in finding ballroom dance instruction, ballroom dance classes, or ballroom dance lessons, visit www.DanceWithMe.us. You should also check out their section on dance videos for instructional videos on ballroom dancing, latin or salsa dancing, country dancing, or swing dancing. You'll also be able to find out more information about Swing Springfield, Springfield's longest standing swing dance club, dedicated to the promotion of swing dance opportunities, swing dance lessons, swing dance classes, swing dance training, and swing dance parties in east coast swing, west coast swing, hustle, single time swing, lindy hop, charleston, and the jitterbug.
For wedding dance information, visit www.1stDance.us for information on training and choreography for your first dance, or even dance training for bride's and grooms, as well as your wedding party, family, and friends to help maximize your enjoyment of dancing at your reception. Look for special packages and discounts available to help soon to be wed couples get the most out of preparing for their first dance and their new lives together.
This is a common excuse that many people use that simply is not true. I rarely see someone who has a lack of rhythm because a sense of rhythm is completely natural to our existence. I can give you a simple exercise to help determine if you have rhythm: walk a distance of 20 feet or more without falling down. I have yet to meet someone who has the capacity to walk without assistance that does not display both rhythm and coordination in doing this exercise. By just walking a distance of several feet, everyone I have met so far displays the ability to set a constant pace plus they display the ability to walk without stumbling. This is something you have trained to do since you were a young child and you have practiced it so often, you do it without thinking about it. This displays coordination in the fact that you have the ability to alternate you feet regularly without difficulty.
This may sound absurd, but if you actually analyze everything that happens when you simply walk across a room, from how you have to generate motion in your center of gravity, how you shape your momentum to allow you to move in whichever direction you choose without always having to stop yourself and start moving in a new direction, how your legs and feet adjust where they land in relation to your center of gravity and the direction of your momentum so that you can remain in motion while maintaining proper balance… your body is trained to do a lot of little things automatically even in something as simple as walking. On top of that, almost everyone sets a pace for themselves as they walk any given distance. They adjust this pace as they see fit, but either way, by setting a pace you have shown you have the ability to set a rhythm. So, having the ability to set a rhythm plus having coordination enough to walk across a room shows that you have the tools you need to dance.
Realizing that dancing takes surprising little rhythm or even coordination is the hard part. Dancing merely takes one thing, an interest in your partner. To dance with a person is to have a conversation with them. While dancing, you are trying to “talk” using only your body. This requires you to connect to your partner so that you can both “tell” them something with your body by letting them feel how and when your body moves, plus this connection is important because you will need to “listen” to what and when their body “tells” you something in return.
This conversation needs to go both ways in the partnership. Much of dancing is the same as having a nice conversation over dinner. If you both try to say things at exactly the same time, then not much communication happens. When you dance, your body will tell something to your partner, but you must listen to what their body tells you in return. The leader should say something, but he should say it only when the follower has indicated that she is “listening”. Much of leading is knowing not only how to lead, but when to lead. Social dances especially, like west coast swing or salsa, focus heavily on both the leader and the follower taking an active role in the conversation.
Social dancing has more to do with sharing in the conversation than it does with “having rhythm” or “having coordination”. Remember that the only rhythm you need is that which you already have. If you wish to dance with the music, listen to the music first on your own and get a feel for the pace at which your body matches the music. You have the ability to set a pace, now the only challenge is altering your own rhythm to utilize the one provided by the song. You will never “need” any more coordination than you already have that enables you to walk. You will develop more coordination as well as a better sense of rhythm as you dance, but the requirements to be able to dance are not very high at all.
If you can walk, you already have the ability to dance. Now it’s just a matter of learning how to take part in the conversation of the dance!
Visit www.USDanceXchange.com for more information and ongoing discussions on ballroom dancing, swing dancing, latin or salsa dancing, country dancing, or any other form of dancing and everything else that dancers talk about.
If you are interested in finding ballroom dance instruction, ballroom dance classes, or ballroom dance lessons, visit www.DanceWithMe.us. You should also check out their section on dance videos for instructional videos on ballroom dancing, latin or salsa dancing, country dancing, or swing dancing. You'll also be able to find out more information about Swing Springfield, Springfield's longest standing swing dance club, dedicated to the promotion of swing dance opportunities, swing dance lessons, swing dance classes, swing dance training, and swing dance parties in east coast swing, west coast swing, hustle, single time swing, lindy hop, charleston, and the jitterbug.
For wedding dance information, visit www.1stDance.us for information on training and choreography for your first dance, or even dance training for bride's and grooms, as well as your wedding party, family, and friends to help maximize your enjoyment of dancing at your reception. Look for special packages and discounts available to help soon to be wed couples get the most out of preparing for their first dance and their new lives together.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Swing Springfield's December West Coast Swing Dance Workshops and Swing Dance Party!
Swing Springfield will be hosting Will Carlton and Stevie Young for a swing workshop and party weekend on December 1st, 2007, at Ballroom World, 1911 S. Glenstone.
Starting at 5pm on saturday, Anne & Andy Walls, local professional swing dance instructors and competitors, will be teaching a swing dance class on the basics of west coast swing. You are invited to come learn or reinforce your knowledge of the basics of west coast swing as it is danced socially and competitively around the world today. This swing dance class is for dancers of all levels either looking for an introduction to west coast swing dancing, or are looking to reinforce their knowledge and comfort level with the basic techniques and skills of west coast swing.
Continuing at 6pm, Will Carlton and Stevie Young, visiting professional swing dance instructors, competitors, and judges, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.
At 7pm, Will and Stevie will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from two of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!
From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!
Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.
Will Carlton and Stevie Young will both be in town for Saturday and Sunday, so contact us now at 417-496-1067 to schedule a private lesson to get the most out of learning to dance from these amazing pros. Anne and Andy Walls both teach with Swing Springfield and are also available for private lessons throughout the year. Swing Springfield club members get to take advantage of special discounts on groups lessons as well as private lessons, among other benefits. Join Swing Springfield today to take advantage of special discounts for our workshop weekends, ongoing swing dance classes, swing dance parties, and private lessons in east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, charleston, and many other styles of american social dancing.
For more information on Swing Springfield and other events that happen throughout the year, visit www.USDanceXchange.com and see our online forum.
Will Carlton and Stevie Young, both from Wichita, Kansas, regularly travel around the country to teach west coast swing classes, to compete at west coast swing dance events, and judge west coast swing competitions. Anne and Andy Walls, both from Springfield, Missouri, regularly travel around the country to train and compete in west coast swing, as well as teach west coast swing classes and workshops. Anne and Andy run Swing Springfield, a local swing dance club, and promote swing dancing and swing dance events in and around Springfield, MO.
Starting at 5pm on saturday, Anne & Andy Walls, local professional swing dance instructors and competitors, will be teaching a swing dance class on the basics of west coast swing. You are invited to come learn or reinforce your knowledge of the basics of west coast swing as it is danced socially and competitively around the world today. This swing dance class is for dancers of all levels either looking for an introduction to west coast swing dancing, or are looking to reinforce their knowledge and comfort level with the basic techniques and skills of west coast swing.
Continuing at 6pm, Will Carlton and Stevie Young, visiting professional swing dance instructors, competitors, and judges, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.
At 7pm, Will and Stevie will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from two of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!
From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!
Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.
Will Carlton and Stevie Young will both be in town for Saturday and Sunday, so contact us now at 417-496-1067 to schedule a private lesson to get the most out of learning to dance from these amazing pros. Anne and Andy Walls both teach with Swing Springfield and are also available for private lessons throughout the year. Swing Springfield club members get to take advantage of special discounts on groups lessons as well as private lessons, among other benefits. Join Swing Springfield today to take advantage of special discounts for our workshop weekends, ongoing swing dance classes, swing dance parties, and private lessons in east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, charleston, and many other styles of american social dancing.
For more information on Swing Springfield and other events that happen throughout the year, visit www.USDanceXchange.com and see our online forum.
Will Carlton and Stevie Young, both from Wichita, Kansas, regularly travel around the country to teach west coast swing classes, to compete at west coast swing dance events, and judge west coast swing competitions. Anne and Andy Walls, both from Springfield, Missouri, regularly travel around the country to train and compete in west coast swing, as well as teach west coast swing classes and workshops. Anne and Andy run Swing Springfield, a local swing dance club, and promote swing dancing and swing dance events in and around Springfield, MO.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
2007 New Year's Eve Ball at the Vandivort
You are cordially invited to enjoy an exquisite evening of fine dining and dancing at Springfield’s 2007 New Year's Eve Ball.
Start off 2008 with style! On Monday, December thirty-first, at eight o'clock in the evening, join us at the Grande Ballroom in the historic Vandivort Centre, 305 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri.
Put on your finest and dust off those dancing shoes for this magical and fun-filled evening of fine dancing, food, art and conversation. The evening will feature a raffle for door prizes including a unique work of art created specifically for the 2007 New Year's Eve Ball by our spotlight artist, Jacob Burmood, whose work will be on display. Additionally, the evening will present a silent auction of an assortment of items.
Attending the New Year's Eve Ball and both the raffle and silent auction help support the Community Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of Life.
We will have an array of refreshments and desserts catered by Lettuce Cater To You. A cash bar will be available. Music for the evening provided by Dance With Me. (If you are interested in dance lessons for this event, call Anne & Andy Walls at 417-869-6789 or visit www.DanceWithMe.us.)
Door price is $35 per person or $60 per couple. Advance ticket prices are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Contact the Grande Ballroom or Dance With Me for advance ticket purchase information. You may purchase your New Year's Eve Ball tickets online at www.DanceWithMe.us.
Complimentary Valet Parking is available for your convenience.
For tickets or more information, call 417-869-6789, 417-869-0727 x104 or email dance@dancewithme.us.
Start off 2008 with style! On Monday, December thirty-first, at eight o'clock in the evening, join us at the Grande Ballroom in the historic Vandivort Centre, 305 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri.
Put on your finest and dust off those dancing shoes for this magical and fun-filled evening of fine dancing, food, art and conversation. The evening will feature a raffle for door prizes including a unique work of art created specifically for the 2007 New Year's Eve Ball by our spotlight artist, Jacob Burmood, whose work will be on display. Additionally, the evening will present a silent auction of an assortment of items.
Attending the New Year's Eve Ball and both the raffle and silent auction help support the Community Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of Life.
We will have an array of refreshments and desserts catered by Lettuce Cater To You. A cash bar will be available. Music for the evening provided by Dance With Me. (If you are interested in dance lessons for this event, call Anne & Andy Walls at 417-869-6789 or visit www.DanceWithMe.us.)
Door price is $35 per person or $60 per couple. Advance ticket prices are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Contact the Grande Ballroom or Dance With Me for advance ticket purchase information. You may purchase your New Year's Eve Ball tickets online at www.DanceWithMe.us.
Complimentary Valet Parking is available for your convenience.
For tickets or more information, call 417-869-6789, 417-869-0727 x104 or email dance@dancewithme.us.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Halloween Party with Swing Springfield at Trolley's!
Come join Swing Springfield for some Halloween fun and a lot of swing dancing Wednesday night, October 31st!
Make sure to dress up for our costume contest! Swing Springfield club members will vote on the winners! Winners will win prizes such as temporary club memberships (for discounts on swing dance classes, discounts on private swing dance lessons, discounts on swing dance workshops, swing parties, and more!), free swing class admission, and even free private swing dance lessons! If you enjoy east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, jive, or any other social dance, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! A great night of good food, good company, good music, and dancing!
Visit Swing Springfield’s online forum at www.USDanceXchange.com and find out more about our ongoing activities and how you can join in on the fun! This forum has information on Swing Springfield’s swing dance workshops, special events, swing dance parties, regular classes, and how to find private swing dance instruction. Our swing party at Trolley’s is always FREE, however the 7pm class is $3 per person and the 7:30pm class is $7 per person, with admission to both for only $8!!
As part of our Halloween evening fun, we’ll be teaching the Time Warp! We’ll mix in some single time swing and show everyone how to fit it all together! Then, for fun, we’re planning on recording our craziness and post it on YouTube for anyone willing! The evening will also include a fun trivia game that all class participants will be eligible to play for prizes including free swing dance lessons, free private instruction in swing dancing, and temporary swing club membership so that you can take advantage of swing club member discounts for things like swing dancing classes, private swing dance instruction, and special swing dance workshops and parties!
The evening will then be a crazy mix of all kinds of swing dancing to our normal mix of music, east coast swing, west coast swing, hustle, lindy hop, nightclub sway, charleston, and anything else you request! If you’re looking for THE swing dance party to be at, look no further than Swing Springfield’s regular dance parties at Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille.
The evening won’t end at 11pm as normal, however, because the whole crazy swing dancing lot of us are going out to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show! There’s a midnight showing at the Shrine Mosque, being put on by the Springfield Little Theatre and the Moxie. Tickets are available at the Springfield Little Theatre for $10 general admission, plus there are audience participation kits available at the door for $5 each. Should be a lot of fun!
Remember, keep checking on Swing Springfield’s online forum at www.USDanceXchange.com for the latest happenings in the world of swing dancing, plus there are other forums and a calendar of events to help you find other dance opportunities in your area!
Check out www.DanceWithMe.us for information on registering for special dance events or purchase your instructional dance DVD today! We have a growing collection of dance videos to give you the most dance instruction for your money! Plus, find out about learning other styles of ballroom dancing, latin dancing, salsa dancing, country dancing, and of course swing dancing!
Make sure to dress up for our costume contest! Swing Springfield club members will vote on the winners! Winners will win prizes such as temporary club memberships (for discounts on swing dance classes, discounts on private swing dance lessons, discounts on swing dance workshops, swing parties, and more!), free swing class admission, and even free private swing dance lessons! If you enjoy east coast swing, west coast swing, single time swing, lindy hop, hustle, jive, or any other social dance, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! A great night of good food, good company, good music, and dancing!
Visit Swing Springfield’s online forum at www.USDanceXchange.com and find out more about our ongoing activities and how you can join in on the fun! This forum has information on Swing Springfield’s swing dance workshops, special events, swing dance parties, regular classes, and how to find private swing dance instruction. Our swing party at Trolley’s is always FREE, however the 7pm class is $3 per person and the 7:30pm class is $7 per person, with admission to both for only $8!!
As part of our Halloween evening fun, we’ll be teaching the Time Warp! We’ll mix in some single time swing and show everyone how to fit it all together! Then, for fun, we’re planning on recording our craziness and post it on YouTube for anyone willing! The evening will also include a fun trivia game that all class participants will be eligible to play for prizes including free swing dance lessons, free private instruction in swing dancing, and temporary swing club membership so that you can take advantage of swing club member discounts for things like swing dancing classes, private swing dance instruction, and special swing dance workshops and parties!
The evening will then be a crazy mix of all kinds of swing dancing to our normal mix of music, east coast swing, west coast swing, hustle, lindy hop, nightclub sway, charleston, and anything else you request! If you’re looking for THE swing dance party to be at, look no further than Swing Springfield’s regular dance parties at Trolley’s Downtown Bar & Grille.
The evening won’t end at 11pm as normal, however, because the whole crazy swing dancing lot of us are going out to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show! There’s a midnight showing at the Shrine Mosque, being put on by the Springfield Little Theatre and the Moxie. Tickets are available at the Springfield Little Theatre for $10 general admission, plus there are audience participation kits available at the door for $5 each. Should be a lot of fun!
Remember, keep checking on Swing Springfield’s online forum at www.USDanceXchange.com for the latest happenings in the world of swing dancing, plus there are other forums and a calendar of events to help you find other dance opportunities in your area!
Check out www.DanceWithMe.us for information on registering for special dance events or purchase your instructional dance DVD today! We have a growing collection of dance videos to give you the most dance instruction for your money! Plus, find out about learning other styles of ballroom dancing, latin dancing, salsa dancing, country dancing, and of course swing dancing!
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