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April 30, 200
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First Week of Classes Start this Week

Pictures


The 4th week at The Field started an hour late...but some of us had fun on April 25.
 


Natalie at the Platinum WCS & Hustle Party in NYC on Fri, April 20.
 


3 Reasons
(Virginia, Caroline & Kim)
why I went to
 West Coast Swing at the Field on Wed April 18.

 


Mark celebrates his birthday at Hustle night on April 17.

and


Father/Daughter team (Brian and Megan) make Hustle look so easy on April 17.
 


Megan makes WCS look good on Monday West Coast Swing night in South Norwalk on April 16.
 


Les Ballets Grandiva (all male) performs at Symphony Space in NYC this week  Erik photographed their pre-view on April 16, 2007.
 

Weekly Classes & Dances in CT
Monday's
WCSwing
S. Norwalk, CT
 

April 30
Week 1

* New Beginners should Start
this week


*we had 33 people on 4/23
 


Info

Tuesday's
Hustle
S. Norwalk, CT
 

May 1
Week 1

* New Beginners should Start
this week


*we were postponed on 4/24
 


Info

Wed's
WCSwing
Black Rock, CT
 

May 2
Week 1

* New Beginners should Start
this week


*Due to the time change we had 17 people on 4/25


 Info

Discounts Available

The more you dance, the more you save
DISCOUNTS HERE!!


Erik's Corner

What's Your Favorite Song?

What Do
You Like?


Private Lessons with Erik Novoa

Thurs Privates in CT
Metropolitan Dance Center
Stamford, CT

May 3 (Sold Out)
May 10 (Sold Out)
May 17 (7pm Still Avail)
May 31 (7pm Still Avail)

 

Improve Your Dancing!!
Click Here

Privates in NYC
You Should Be Dancing
New York, NY

May 18 (6 & 7pm Avail)


Then stay for the
Platinum Party


Improve Your Dancing!!
Click Here


Getting More Boys Dancing

Most people don't know that I started taking ballet / dance at age 15, the same age I started taking high-school wrestling seriously.  I ended up becoming an undefeated NY State champion and captain of my team....thanks to dance.

Here in our sophisticated city, no one thinks twice about girls playing hockey or taking karate classes.  But enroll your boy in ballet class, and his peers (and maybe a few parents) are more likely than not to judge.

To combat such rigid thinking, and more over, to train future professionals, some of NYC's top ballet companies now hold classes exclusively for boys.  And in an effort to increase enrollment, they're offering those an uses for free (Not that they're desperate or anything.) The ballet institutions are also working to ensure that boys stop feeling embarrassed as they explore their inner Billy Elliot.

Read the entire article


Dancing Will Help You be Calmer and Happier
Want to be a calmer, happier and more satisfied person? Then I have one word for you – DANCE! Whether it’s ballet, salsa or some funky line dancing – gettin’ your groove on will do WONDERS for your brain.

According to Psychology Today, experts have long known that aerobic exercise lifts people’s spirits. Well, the same goes for dancing. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, exerting yourself for a long period of time causes the brain to release the mood-lifting neurotransmitters serotonin and nor-epinephrine.

Also, when you match dance steps to music, proteins are produced in your brain cells that help you grow new neurons and new cell connections – literally making your mind more alert. So here’s how to get started:

See 3 Suggestions Here


How do you know when somebody likes you? Two words: body language
How do you know when somebody likes you? Two words: body language! So, next time you’re on a date, here are the signs to look for – and the signs to put out there - if you’re interested in getting to date number 2. These tips come from David Givens, author of Love Signals: The Body Language of Courtship:

·       One of the first signals that someone is interested in you is: rapid eye blinking. The average person blinks 20 times a minute. But if they blink faster than that, they’re either under stress – or they’re attracted to you.

·       Then there’s the mimic. If someone’s “into” you, they’ll mimic your behavior. For example, if you stretch, yawn, or lean, they do it, too. It means they’re paying attention to your actions and displaying a natural rapport. So, if you want your date to know you’re interested, make a point to mimic their behavior.

Read 3 more signs

Events to Attend
May 12, 2007


WCS
Workshops & Dance
Thornwood, NY
(Westchester)
3pm-12am
5 WCS Workshops & Dance
 with Erik Novoa
Info & Registration
 

Fri, May 18
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Platinum WCS & Hustle Party (NYC)
Lesson:
8:30pm - Arte Phillips
teaches WCS (beg/Int)
(yes, WCS)

8:30pm - Erik teaches crash course Hustle
9:30pm - WCS & Hustle Party
Information Coming Soon

 

Sun, June 10

Ballet & WCS Technique Workshops
w/ Anna Brady &
Erik Novoa
Stamford, CT
1pm - Ballet for Civilians 101
2pm - Ballet for Civilians 102
3pm - Wine & Cheese Party
4pm - WCS Workshop (Moves with Placement)
More Info Coming Soon

 

Fri, June 15
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Platinum WCS & Hustle Party (NYC)
"Robert Abram's
Birthday Party"
Special Performances TBA
Lesson:
8:30pm - Erik teaches
9:30pm - WCS & Hustle Party
Information Coming Soon

June 16, 2007


WCS
Workshops & Dance
Thornwood, NY
(Westchester)
3pm-12am
5 WCS Workshops & Dance
 with Erik Novoa
Info & Registration

 

June 29, 2007

Polish Home WCS
Workshop & Dance

Friday, May 11
Windsor Locks, CT
7-8pm - Beginner Lesson
8-9pm - Intermediate Lesson w/ Erik Novoa
9pm-12am - Dance (mostly WCS)
Information Coming Soon
 

 

June 30, 2007


Hustle 
Workshops & Dance
Derby, CT
3pm-12am
5 Hustle Workshops & Dance
 with Erik Novoa

More Info - Coming Soon

 

 

July 14

Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont - Home Page
WCS & Hustle
Workshops & Dance
with Erik Novoa

in Ludlow VT
Information Coming Soon

 


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

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