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South Florida Swing Dance Society Update #19, 05-05-2008 -- http://www.sfsds.com.
Application: http://www.sfsds.com/generator/assets/2008%20Membership%20app.pdf
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HIGHLIGHTS & PERSONAL COMMENTS - See the SFSDS Calendar for recurring events: http://sfsds.com/calendar/month.php . Car pooling is available for more-distant events. From Palm Beach, contact Michele 561-248-1455. From Ft. Lauderdale, contact Susan 954-435-8990.
July will be here before you know it -- register early for Skippy Blair's first South-Florida INTENSIVE July 10-17, and Miami Dance Magic July 17-20!!
Skippy Blair's dance resume is formidable: Co-founder of the World Swing Dance Council, a Feather Award recipient, member of the Swing Dance Hall of Fame, founder of the Golden State Teachers Association, developer of the Universal Unit System®, Director of Dance Dynamics Studio, creator of the "Swing World" website for continuing dance education, and the author of 7 books and 14 videos. Her 1978 publication, "Disco to Tango and Back", has become a collector's item on Amazon. Skippy's website: http://www.swingworld.com/. Skippy's blog: http://www.skippyblair.blogspot.com/. What Is an INTENSIVE? http://www.swingworld.com/intensives/intensives.htm.
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A reminder that Dance Connection made the decision to close the studio, therefore both Monday's and Wednesday's class there are CANCELED. Michele and Jerry apologize for any inconvenience and are currently looking for another place to teach a little further South.
EVERY FRIDAY - Swing Dance - Public Welcome * Beginners Welcome. Swing Lesson 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, dancing to 11:00 PM. No Partner Needed - $10 includes the lesson! (BYOB-snacks-deserts etc). Shall We Dance Studio * 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219 * Deerfield Beach 33483 * Dora 954-254-3221 * Cindy 561-495-7571 * www.shallwedancefl.net
SATURDAY May 10 - Ritz Ballroom (see below for directions) Continuing with our over 6-year tradition of the Ritz Ballroom's 2nd Saturday dance, which was started by Trish Berlanga. Michele & Jerry will join me in hosting our monthly dance. Dance like there's no tomorrow........ Bill Hering................................. Check out our web site for all Parties & Groups www.RitzBallroom.com. The Ritz Ballroom 651 West Indiantown Rd, Suites G & H, Jupiter Fl. 33458, (in the Colonial Plaza, one block west of Military Trail or 2.5 miles east of 95,exit 87A), 561-746-0461. Any further information or directions contact Michele 561-248-1455 or Pam Sands 561-301-1070. We'll see you on the dance floor! Michele & Jerry, www.dtydpros.com
SATURDAY May 10 - (Sultry Swing, North Palm Beach, FL) Sultry Swing is bringing in one of the top Lindy-Hop instructors in South Florida (Tamar Rachel) in for an intermediate swing/lindy-hop/blues workshop from 6pm to 7pm. The cost will be $10 per person. What will be worked on in the workshop will be decided on by those in attendance. Afterwards, Sultry Swing will have its monthly "All Things Swing" Dance Party with a lesson from 7:30pm to 8:30pm and a great mix of music from 8:30pm to Midnight. It's a can't miss event!!! From 7:30 to midnight for only $10! 7:30pm class taught by John Harris. For details, check www.sultryswing.com or call (561) 676-9989. There will be no "All Things Swing" dance party in June!!!
SATURDAY May 31 (Sultry Swing, North Palm Beach, FL): Sultry Swing presents our first in a series of Weekend Intensives (taught by the owner of Sultry Swing, John Harris). This 3 hour "Crash-Course" is a great way to learn to dance West Coast Swing - or improve your dancing by getting back to the basics! Refresh your technique, advance your style, or just hear a new take on some old material. If you have any friends who don't dance but want to, this course is for them! Please spread the word! This is the PERFECT class for those new to dancing that want to join us on Monday Nights, but don't feel quite ready. This 3 hour class starts at Noon on Saturday the 31th (from Noon to 3pm). The cost is $25 if purchased by May 24th, or $30 at the door! -- Later that night is Sultry Swing's West Coast Swing Dance. Using the "Sultry Swing" format, this will be a good old fashion WEST COAST SWING DANCE PARTY!!! A 5th Saturday has come around, and we decided that's a good enough reason to celebrate, so come out and join us in all the fun. Lesson is at 8:00pm with the dance going from 8:30pm to Midnight. All for $10!!! For details check out www.sultryswing.com or call (561) 676-9989.
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FUTURE EVENTS - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW !!!!
May 30 - June 1 -- South Florida is welcoming Angel Figueroa, Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake to the "Shall We Dance Studio". All types of cool workshops geared for the Intermediate - Advannced Dancers ... Please keep these dates open and schedule your privates and dance plan for that weekend! For more information please contact Susan Marks via email or (954) 435-8990. See ya there!
July 2-6 - Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club 27th Annual Fourth of July Convention http://www.gpsdc.com/July4th/2007-2008/Convention%20Brochure%20-%204%20Page-Webb.pdf
July 10-17 - Skippy Blair Intensive Workshop in South Florida. (Minimum of 45 Hours Instruction). Tuition: $495 if registered before JUNE 30th, 2008 - Starting JULY 1st, 2008 - Registration is $575 - Early Registration also insures a FREE Intensive Notebook! ($50 Value). Register: Call Linda weekdays 11am to 3pm: 562-869-8949. What Is an INTENSIVE? http://www.swingworld.com/intensives/intensives.htm
July 17-20 - Miami Dance Magic in Miami, FL - See http://www.coastaldanceconnection.com/
October 11-16 – The Floorplay Dance Club Seaplay Cruise departing from Tampa, FL - See: http://www.sfsds.com/events.htm
November 4 - Latin Jazz USA/ Ivan Acosta presents, Candido – Hands of Fire. The Concert - 60 Years of Afro Cuban Jazz at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center, 174 E. Flagler St. in downtown Miami. For advance tickets, please call Gusman Box Office: 305-372-0925 or TicketMaster: 305-358-5885, Information: 305-374-2444. Also at: DO-RE-MI Music Center, 8th Street S.W. and 18th Ave. 305-541-3374. $25, 45, 55 and limited VIP seats $65. WDNA Radio, IFB Grupo and Levitan & Palencia are amongst the proud sponsors of Candido Hands of Fire, the Concert. Visit: www.latinjazzusa.com
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LOCAL INSTRUCTION AND DANCING EVENTS - http://www.sfsds.com/calendar/month.php
WORLDWIDE EVENTS - http://www.sfsds.com/links.htm
EVENT CALENDAR: Add your event, dance or lessons to our calendar. Click "add new entry" at the bottom, or click the plus sign (+) on the date you want -- then follow instructions. Then send an email to one of Website Committee Members (see Board Members page). After we review the contents, we will activate it. http://www.sfsds.com/calendar/month.php
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Disclaimers and General Information about this email -- All items are prepared by SFSDS Vice President, David Luchin, and reviewed and/or edited by SFSDS President, Rodney Tison, unless otherwise noted. Only new items, changes, or high importance are included in this email. Send submissions and/or complaints to David Luchin daviddancer333(at)gmail(dot)com. Deadline is noon Sunday. Send address changes and compliments to Rodney Tison, swingdance@mindspring.com. SFSDS Membership Application: http://www.sfsds.com/generator/assets/2008%20Membership%20app.pdf
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