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Dear Dancers,

Ready for the 2nd week the series??  Newcomers are still welcome - so let them know.  Last week we had 13 newbies...and they were dancing by the end of the week.

This weekend I'm hosting "West Coast Swing Musicality" Workshops: everything you've ever wanted to know about music and how it relates to WCSwing.  I'm very excited about these workshops.  Being the son of a principal tenor of NY City Opera and dancer of NY City Opera Ballet and having played piano and trumpet, music has been a part of my life from the beginning.  I'm very excited to break down as much as I can and put it back together so that you can dance more musically.  Info can be found here.

Start dancing if it was one of your New Year's Resolutions

Have a great week !
Erik

SwingShoes News
January 12, 2008
http://swingshoes.net/Newsletters/newsletter-2009-01-12.html

Pictures

It's hard to know on which night to go to Rhythm in Norwalk....especially with a dance as fierce as Hustle!  Our last dance of 2008 on Tues, Dec 30 had 30 hard core dancers and our guest instructor Steve Neeren from NYC.  The party was so good that even John was almost seen smiling.

Well - That's it!  2008 is over.  But, 2009 is going to make last year look like a practice party.  See you there!



Over 30 dancers tore the roof off of Rhythm in Norwalk on Monday night, Dec 29 (yes, Monday) when West Coast Swing and Open Mic night came together.  The house band, The Bad Catz were a special treat for our dancers.

On Dec 22's WCS Xmas Party, some of us were dressed in red and one of us was dressed in green....it was a fun time, especially thanks to the Band members of Open Mic Night.  PS - We're doin it again this Monday, Dec 29.


31 People were at last weeks Hustle Night on Dec 16 - The holidays and some snow didn't slow anyone down.
This week - no class on Tues - but join us on Monday for the live band at 9:30pm (or for regular WCS classes (which start at 7:30)



The West Coast Swing gang can really light up the room with smiles as they did on Mon, Nov 24.

 

 

January 2009

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12 13

Hustle
Week 2


Norwalk, CT

7:30pm - Beg Hustle
8:30pm - Int Hustle
9:30-11pm - Dance
Info

Newcomers Still Welcome

14

W.C.Swing
Week 2


Norwalk, CT

7:30pm - Beg WCS
8:30pm - Int WCS
9:30-11pm - Dance
Info

Newcomers Still Welcome

15

Private Lessons
w/ Erik


Stamford, CT
(directions)

6pm - Taken
7pm - Taken
8pm - Taken

 

16

Platinum
WCS & Hustle Party
 
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New York, NY
Start Time: 9pm
Free WCS Lesson
Info & Discounts

 

17

WCS
Musicality
Workshops

& Party


Derby, CT
4pm - Musicality 101
5pm - De-Construct the Music
6pm - Practice/Break
7pm - Hearing the Music
8pm - Critique Session & Choreography
9pm-12am - Party
Info & Discounts
 

18

Arte Phillips Memorial Tribute Celebration

Info

See More of the Calendar

Coming Up
In 2009

Musicality

The secret to the Universe probably lies within music.  It is impossible to consider yourself a respectable dancer if you don't have a basic knowledge of music.  The Musicality for WCS classes will guide you through the amazing journey of basic understanding of music and how it makes WCSwing the one of the most amazing dances.
Saturday, January 17
Information & Discounts

Spins & Turns

Learning spin or turn definitely increases your level instantly.  Women who can turn are generally the most sought after followers and men who can turn are usually the guys who get all the attention...the good type.
This class will give basic exercises and explanations to show you how to turn.  We will break down turns on one foot as well as traveling turns.  This is an essenetial class for anyone interested in WCSwing or Hustle.

"Starter Kit" Hustle & WCS
in Westchester, NY

Smiths Dancing School has moved to a bigger studio in Hawthorne, NY.  I have had a great relationship with them in 2008...so I have decided to go crazy.  Every other Thursday, I will be hosting "Starter Kit" Hustle/WCSwing nights.  It's the perfect way to get started on a journey that can last a lifetime.
Information

3rd Saturdays
in Derby, CT

Club Ballroom could possibly have one of the best dance floors in the state of Connecticut.  I'm looking forward to bringing Hustle and WCSwing to that location once a month.
Starting on Sat, Jan 17

Student-Teacher Program

It's time raise the roof!  I'm going to be training some of our core staff to help teach.  This is going to lead to FREE beginner days, where student instructors can guide some newcomers in a welcoming way.   I'm excited to see how they share their love for dance with others.

Dance Events

Time to travel.  Going to my first dance event changed my life.  It was literally like finding "Paradise Lost".  Hundreds of people dancing and all of them very friendly...that was over 10 years ago, when I went alone to Atlanta, GA for my first event.  I'd like to get a group of people together to have a good time and dance their booties off for a weekend...at an event.

Technique

The devil (I mean beauty) is in the details.  What separates the average dancer from the impressive dancer? It's either their musicality or their technique.  The technique workshops will be used to supplement the weekly classes by filling in the details.  Good technique make your dance more efficient, easier, and sets you up to try even more challenging movements.

Free Day for Newcomers
* Let someone know *

FREE

All new dancers are FREE
for Tues, Feb 3 - Hustle
and Wed, Feb 4 - WCSwing

Gift Certificates
Click the links below for Gift Certificates that you can give to anyone...that's right, anyone!

Gift Certificate for February 2009

Restrictions: You can only be new once.  If you are already registered in the SwingShoes database as an attending member, then regular prices will apply.
 


Discounts / Class Cards

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

 


Private Dance Lessons

Always wanted that one-on-one attention?  Perhaps you know someone who is too shy to to try a group class for their first time dancing.  Or, perhaps your spouse or significant other wants to give it a try. 
Private Lesson information.

 


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

 


SwingShoes Promotional Information

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

Find out about Erik Novoa / SwingShoes









 

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Tell a friend!
If each person could bring 1 new person every month we would double our dance community every 30 days....how 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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