Announcements

Hello Everyone!

I'm pleased to announce that we are offering beginner classes on Thursday evenings in August! Curtis Winter, who has taught previously in Calgary, will offer a new, unique flavour of teaching while he teaches with Julie Kiraly, whom you know and love. They will teach Jitterbug Swing 1, which combines both Jive and Lindy Hop, the two most popular swing dances around. Please spread the word to your friends, family, and collegues.

1. "Jitterbug Swing 1" Lessons on Thursdays: August 7-28
2. Sugar Foot Stomp! ~August 9 & 30~
3. Practice Sessions ~August 7-28~
4. Member Benefit of the month
5. Andy & Nina in Edmonton ~September 19-21~
6. Youtube Videos

1. Jitterbug Swing 1

Thursdays, August 7-28
McKernan Hall, 11341-78 Ave
(NOTE NEW LOCATION)
4 lessons, 1hr 15mins per lesson
7:00pm - 8:15pm, practice time afterwards
$65 Regular, $10 discounts for students and members

These classes will wow you! Not only will you learn to dance with confidence, we'll teach you moves that will impress anyone. Julie and Curtis are pleased to bring you a beginner series that combines BOTH Jive and Lindy Hop in one, four-week lesson series! Register today by emailing classes@sugarswing.com, call 604-7572, or online at http://www.sugarswing.com/Lessons/registration.shtml

2. Sugar Foot Stomp! - Sat, Aug 9 and Sat, Aug 30

Date: Saturday, August 9th & August 30th
Venue: Orange Hall, 10335-84th Ave
(Just off Whyte Ave and Gateway Blvd)
Beginner Lesson: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Dance: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Cost: $7 Regular, $5 Member
Hosted by Swing-Out Edmonton

Swing dancing is a really awesome activity, and you should come see what it's all about. Come out to this event, and learn how to dance with the beginner lesson at 8pm. You'll be amazed with how much you can do! Our instructors are always available to lend a hand or to give you more information on the club.

Volunteer for this event, and get in free! Simply contact julie@sugarswing.com or krystal@sugarswing.com.

3. Practice Sessions ~Thursdays, Aug 7-28~

Venue: McKernan Hall, 11341-78 Ave
(NOTE NEW LOCATION)
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Cost: Free/Donation
Hosted by Sugar Swing

We are continuing with having practice sessions on Thursdays! For the month of August while the Fringe is on, it's at McKernan Hall. When September rolls around, we'll be back doing classes at Strathcona Hall.  Just come, dance, learn, and share. It's free, but since it costs money to rent the space per hour, consider donating a few dollars ($3-$7 suggested, depending on the crowd).

4. Member Benefit

I usually offer something to the members of Sugar Swing on a regular basis. This month, I'm offering 1/2 price for the Jitterbug Swing I series from August 7 to 28, taught by Julie and Curtis, for all Sugar Swing members! This applies to all existing members as of July 15th, 2008.

5. Andy Reid and Nina Gilkenson in Edmonton, September 19-21

For intermediate/advanced dancers to learn from the best instructors in the world
Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday Night Dance (Dance Alberta Studios)
Saturday Day Workshops (TBD)
Saturday Night Dance (Dance Alberta Studios)
Sunday Day Workshops (McKernan Hall)

This is very, very exciting because this is the first time internationally-acclaimed instructors have ever hit the prairies. Andy and Nina have been dancing for years, and are continually hired by the best camps and workshop events in the world. We are very fortunate to be able to bring them here! They are masters of the dance, and you are invited to partake in their classes and the weekend of fun!

Check out the new, super-awesome looking website! It has all the details, registration, pricing, etc. 
http://www.swingedmonton.com/
http://www.andyandnina.com/

...apparently it doesn't work perfectly in Internet Explorer (that's what Julie says), so give me a few more days to perfect it as I just caught wind of the issues.

6. Youtube clips

Here's some Youtube clips to watch! Featuring Andy and Nina!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rgihtpSkREE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pPLRPIfWusw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UW68IsuVT9A