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Dear Dancers,

Happy Mother's Day!  My mother had a major influence on me as a dancer (see below).

We had 30 people for the beginner Hustle classes at Smiths Dancing School - Thanks for coming out!   This week will be really fun: Lots of new faces in the beginner classes in CT, the Platinum Party in NYC with guest Champion John Lindo and Hustle workshops in Long Island.

The WCS/Hustle/Salsa Fest is approaching.  Please, please, please get your event pass before prices go up (plus it keeps us sane)

Enjoy the week,
Erik

SwingShoes News
May 12, 2008 - Mother's Day Edition
http://swingshoes.net/Newsletters/newsletter-2008-05-12.html

Pictures


There were many reasons why Swingin Into Spring was a great event.  Here are 4 of them.



Wednesday West Coast Swing creates some magic moments on April 30.



Tuesday Hustle has over 30 people, just like April 29...join us this Tuesday, May 6 for a new series.



Monday Night West Coast Swing at The Palms in Stamford, CT on April 28.  Come out for the first night of dancing on May 5 (Cinco De Mayo).



http://swingdanceamerica.com/When 3 superstars like Arjay Centeno, Jennifer Lyons and Robert Royston show up to a great event like Swing Dance America, fun is bound to happen.  See the rest of the pictures from the event.



Lauren and Dereck enjoy West Coast Swing in Stamford as a couple...it's their regular Monday night "date" on April 21.



It's difficult to resist the temptations of the Platinum Party on April 18.

May 2008

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12

W.C.Swing
Week 2


Stamford, CT

7:00pm - Beg WCS
8:00pm - Int WCS
9:00-11pm - Dance
Info

DISCOUNTS HERE!!

13

Hustle
Week 2


Norwalk, CT

7:00pm - Beg Hustle
8:00pm - Int Hustle
9:00-11pm - Dance
Info

DISCOUNTS HERE!!

14

W.C.Swing
Week 2


Norwalk, CT

7:00pm - Beg WCS
8:00pm - Int WCS
9:00-11pm - Dance
Info

DISCOUNTS HERE!!

15

Day O' Privates


Stamford, CT

Privates Available w. Erik Novoa
3pm-9pm
Information

16

Platinum
WCS & Hustle Party
 
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New York, NY
Start Time: 9pm
WCS Lesson w. John Lindo

Info & Discounts

17

Hustle Workshops with
Lisa Paternoster
& Erik Novoa


Sea Cliff, NY

Start Time 1pm
Info & Discounts
18

Line Dance
Workshop

at Rhythm
w/ Sabrina
Info

Dips, Drops, Lifts & Tricks
Dance
Gourmet
E. Hartford, CT
Info

 

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Erik's Mom

I didn't start dancing out of nowhere.  My mother was a ballet dancer with New York City Opera Ballet.

Read more about my Mom.

 

Happy Mother's Day!
 


Anna Speaks: Foot Pain

It has been so much fun getting a chance to visit with everyone at all the recent dance events!

 Unfortunately, one recurring conversation I've had centers around foot pain resulting from all that time on the dance floor.

As promised, I'm sending along a link to a website that supplies many different inexpensive items for managing anything from bunions to plantar fasciitis.  My personal favorites are the toe spreaders and bunion sleeves to help readjust a slipping bunion. www.feelgoodstore.com Happy Dancing! -- Anna
 


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?


Best of the Gold Coast 2008
It's that time of year again.  Moffly Publications (Greenwich Magazine, Westport Magazine etc.) would like to know what you feel are best venues of 2008.

Although there is no "Dance Venue" category (which is ridiculous if you ask me), please fill out your favorite Dance Location at the bottom of any part of the survey. 

I was an editor's choice in 2006....so I'm looking to get your vote for 2008.

At minimum, let's show that they should list some of the best Dance Venues.

Cast Your Vote!



Review your WCS & Hustle Basics

Here is the link that will take you to the
beginner WCS & Hustle videos.  Enjoy!

Intro Videos Here


Dance Etiquette Tips:

Want to maximize your time on the dance floor and get some of Erik's best suggestions. 

Here are some dance etiquette tips


Discounts Available

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


Dance Calendar

Monthly schedule, Schedule privates online, show it to your friends...

Dance Calendar Here!!

W.C.Swing / Hustle / Salsa Fest
Fri-Sat, May 30-31
(the weekend after Memorial Day)
Stamford, CT

West Coast Swing, Hustle and Salsa come together for a Connecticut dance event to remember.

 

WCS & Hustle Instructors:
Bill Cameron, Arte Phillips, Silvana Gallagher,
Jennifer Lyons, Hazel & Tybalt Ulrich, Lori Brizzi,
Lisa Paternoster, Nora Venne and Jim Guglielmo

Event Web Site

Tip #1:
Book Your Hotel Room

Book Room Here

Tip #2:
Don't pay more at the door: 

Buy Event Tix Here

No Dance Competitions
Just Lessons & Lots of Social Dancing
Private Lesson Jack & Jill (you'll see)
Beginner-Friendly Workshops on Fri
Intermediate/Adv Workshops on Sat
1 hour Show
 


Dance Shoes / Sneakers
I have various types of dance shoes for different occasions.  Some of my shoes look like regular street shoes, while other look like ballroom shoes.  The pair that I wear most frequently are Dance Sneakers by Sansha.  These are perfect for jeans but look horrible if worn with shorts or skirts.
"Dyna-Sty" S37C, S937C
direct link

They have a store in NYC:
Sansha New York, since 1983
888, 8th Avenue
Entrance from 53rd Street
NYC, NY 10019, USA
Tel. orders: (212) 246 6212
Fax orders: (212) 246 2138
e-mail: sanshanyc@sansha.com

You can also go to Capezio or Discount Dance for other options.

More Dance Shoe Suggestions


SwingShoes Promotional Information

Want to find out more about Erik Novoa and SwingShoes Entertainment LLC.

Find out about Erik Novoa / SwingShoes

 

W.C.Swing-Hustle-Salsa Fest 2008
Fri-Sat / May 30-31, 2008

* 2 Day WCS/Hustle Pass, Unlimited Workshops - $120 *
Price is $140 at the door

Event Web Site
Stamford, CT

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

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