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SwingShoes News
January 15, 2007
 http://swingshoes.net/Newsletters/newsletter-2007-01-15.html
Pictures


Erik professionally photographs DiCapo Opera Theater which combines Opera and Ballet in their production of Puccini's Messa Di Gloria and Le Villi on Fri, Jan 12.
 


Erik & Heidi Groskreutz
(from So You Think  You Can Dance) at the New Year's Extravaganza.
 


Anna Brady during her January 6 outdoor photo shoot. (brrr)
 



Erik & Anna perform at the New Year's Extravaganza. (Thanks to Susan Chen for the photos).
 


Our community pulled it together for Kim Vanaman's Benefit dance on Sat, Jan 6.
 
CT Weekly Schedule & Discounts
Mon
WCSwing
S. Norwalk, CT
 

Jan 21:
Week 2 is not too late to join in.

 

Info

 Tues
Hustle
S. Norwalk, CT
 

Jan 22:
Beginners should start on Feb 6

 

Info

 Wed
WCSwing
Fairfield, CT
 

There are 2 locations that are interested.
Stay Tuned.


Info
Discounts Available

The more you dance, the more you save
 DISCOUNTS HERE!!
Private Lessons with Erik Novoa

Thurs Privates in CT
 Metropolitan Dance Center
Stamford, CT

Jan 25 (3pm still Avail)
Feb 8 & 22
March/April Avail

Improve Your Dancing!!
Click Here

Thurs Privates in NYC
You Should Be Dancing
New York, NY

Feb 15
 March/April Avail
 

Improve Your Dancing!!
Click Here
Martin Luther King Jr Day - Jan 15
Perhaps you may want to read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech.
Read it here

Come celebrate MLK Jr's vision by dancing with someone you don't know.  Dance can be a language that can transcend color and creed.  Learn to speak the language of dance.

 
Common Dance Injuries
Nobody likes to talk about injuries let alone have one, but winter time can be especially critical for dancers.  Warm ups are especially important.  Winter sports (like skiing and football) and walking on snow/ice can be especially challenging.

ACL Injuries:
I have heard about 3 ACL injuries this year...fortunately none of actually occurred while dancing.
Read about ACL Injuries

Miniscus Injuries:
This is a common type of injury when people wear the incorrect shoes for partner dancing.
Read about Miniscus Injuries

Ankle Sprains:
Probably the "top" off all dancer's injuries...the ankle sprain is probably the most annoying since it is commonly re-injured when dancers try to ignore it.
Read about Ankle Sprains

Rotator Cuff:
Usually a hazard for followers, the rotator cuff is usually at the mercy of every overpowering leader.
Read about Shoulder Injuries

 
Suggested Warm Up Exercises
I can't begin to tell you how important it is to warm up before dancing.  Even before taking a beginner dance partner dance class.

Many people think that changing their shoes is the warm up but even the beginner moves of any partner dance bend and flex the ankles and knees.  Combine that with foot pivots for turns and change of directions and one could risk injury.

Here are some suggestions for Warming Up

 
Events to Attend
Sat, Jan 27


WCS Workshops
at Club Ballroom
in Derby, CT
 More Info

 Thurs, Feb 1


WCS & Hustle Dancers Unite!!
Let's go out Dancing and show people what these dances look like
Black Bear Saloon
from 9pm-12pm
Video DJ.
Cost: Free
Let me know if you're coming
 
Fri, Feb 16
 (Jan 19th's party
had 60 people)
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Platinum WCS & Hustle Party (NYC)
 Simultaneous Lessons:
Guest Instructor TBD
8:30pm - WCS Crash Course w/ Erik Novoa (Beg)
9:30pm - WCS & Hustle Party
DJ: Eric Jacobson
More Info


 

 March 1-4


Mid Atlantic Dance Jam

Tysons Corner, VA
WCS/Hustle

 
March 22-25


Boston Tea Party

Danvers, MA
Regional Event
WCS/Lindy

 


 
Are You Ready For A Dance Event?

A dance event is one of the best way to improve your dancing and meet many new people who also love to dance.

Ready for your first dance event?
 
Review your WCS & Hustle Basics
Here is the link that will take you to the beginner WCS & Hustle videos.  Enjoy.

Intro Videos Here
Dance Calendar
Monthly schedule, Schedule privates online, show it to your friends...

Dance Calendar Here!!
 
Dance Etiquette Tips:

Want to maximize your time on the dance floor? 

Here are some dance etiquette tips
 
SwingShoes Promotional Information
Want to find out more about Erik Novoa and SwingShoes Entertainment LLC.

Find out about Erik Novoa / SwingShoes
 

FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO A FRIEND
Please, please, please tell a friend. 
If each person could bring 1 new person every month we would double our dance community every 30 days....think about that!!!  

Thank you for reading and being a part of the dance community
Erik Novoa / SwingShoes@aol.com / 917-414-3105
Dance Gourmet DJKenM's
Swing & Country
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