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Monthly Newsletter: December 2008
Greetings everyone!
New Year's Eve and Christmas are fast approaching, and we have parties to cover both. Saturday, December 20 is our Charity Christmas Dance, and December 31 is the New Year's Eve Swingin' Soiree. I encourage you to come out, and if possible, help me tell your friends and family about the events.
1. Upcoming Events!
Every Saturday
There are few great parties coming up! I need volunteers for the door this Saturday and next Saturday, so if you plan to come to the dances, please help me out!
December 13: Orange Hall, 10335-84 Ave
December 20: Pleasantview Hall, 10860-57 Ave (CHRISTMAS CHARITY PARTY)
December 31: Dance Alberta 11205-107 Ave (NEW YEARS EVE PARTY)
January 3: Orange Hall, 10335-84 Ave
January 10: TBA
We're at Orange Hall a fair bit this season. We've also got a few really great parties coming up; this is a very exciting couple months!
Please check out www.sugarswing.com/events for all details.
2. Christmas Charity Dance
Saturday, December 20
75% of proceeds going to charity!
Pleasantview Hall, 10860-57 Ave
Lesson: 8:00-9:00 ($4)
Dance: 9:00-1:00 ($10 Mem/$12 Reg, -$1 Students)
Let's give to the wonderful world we live in and help those in need. Please bring your shoes, spirit, generousity, and love to this party. 75% of all proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Canada.
You're also invited to bring a dessert potluck item. Props to Jessica Hrudey for suggesting this event.
3. New Year's Eve Swingin' Soiree
Featuring Swing Manouche!
December 31, 2008
Lesson: 8:00 - 9:00
Dance: 9:00 - 1:30
Location: Dance Alberta, 11205 107 Ave
*Live Band: Swing Manouche!
*Appetizers
*Performances
*Party Favours!
*Decorations to the 9's
*Lounge, Bar, and Tabled areas
*Beginner lesson!
Prices: $35 Member, $40 Regular + GST.
Additional $5 off for full-time students!
Swing your heart out with Swing Manouche, a gypsy style jazz band we had the pleasure of dancing to at several events. They have Edmonton's best musicians, featuring singer/songwriter band leader Ben Sures!
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 604-7572, online at www.sugarswing.com, or in-person with cash, cheque, credit, or debit!
4. Volunteers Needed!
I'm going to need a bunch of help over the next 3 events: the dance on December 13, the Christmas Charity Dance on December 20:
Setup • Admissions • Clean Up
For New Year's Eve:
Admissions Table • Decorating • Take-down • Sound Tech • Food Prep • Food Service • Champagne/Beverage Pouring • Bar Service
To compensate, I can offer free admission to either the December 13th or December 20th event. For NYE, $10-$15 off per hour voliunteered ($10 off before 7pm, $15 off after 7pm).
Please call 780-604-7572 or email birkley@sugarswing.com!
5. Level Changes
There will be several changes coming up for the New Year that you need to know about! First, Jitterbug Swing 3 is now Jitterbug Swing 2. Second, Jitterbug Swing 2 is now Jitterbug Swing 1, parts B and C. Third, Jitterbug Swing 1 becomes Jitterbug Swing 1, part A. This corresponds with a new definition of levels!
Level 1: Everyone who's new to Jive, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Tap, Jazz, etc. (Beginner and Beginner-Intermediate)
Level 2: You can execute the dance form to an entire song (partnered). For solo dancers, you can transition well between moves and perform combinations. (Intermediate)
Level 3: You can do basic improvisations and are reacting well to the music; with your partner too for the partnered dance forms. (Intermediate-Advanced)
Level 4: You have very strong technique, improvisation skills, knowledge of the dance form, and connection skills. (Advanced)
Level 5: You're an instructor or geek of the dance form. (Invitational)
6. Jitterbug Swing Changes
Jitterbug Swing 1 will now be separated into parts A, B, C. JS1A is complete beginner, and JS1B and JS1C are the continuations. JS1C and JS1B are interchangeable and are of equal difficulty
Jitterbug Swing 1, part A: Complete beginner; 2 classes Jive and 2 classes Lindy Hop
Jitterbug Swing 1, part B: 2 classes Jive and 2 classes Lindy Hop. Suitable for everyone who completed part A, or have prior dance experience. Formerly Jitterbug Swing II
Jitterbug Swing 1, part C: 2 classes Charleston and 2 classes Lindy Hop. Suitable for everyone who completed part A, or have prior dance experience. Formerly Jitterbug Swing II.
Jitterbug Swing 2: Level 2 class, content mostly Lindy Hop and as per instructor discretion; suitable for those who completed all parts of Jitterbug Swing 1 or can dance Lindy Hop to an entire song. Formerly Jitterbug Swing III.
Jitterbug Swing 3: Level 3 class, content mostly Lindy Hop and as per instructor discretion; suitable for those who completed Jitterbug Swing 2 and are now doing basic improvisations and musicality.
7. Tap 1 and Jazz 1 Classes
Mondays, Jan 12 - Feb 2
Jazz 1: Mondays at 7:00pm, Julie
Tap 1: Mondays at 8:30pm, Heather
$55 Members, $65 Regular + GST
$10 student discounts!
Strathcona Hall, 10139-87 Ave
All levels accepted! Two lovely ladies, Heather and Julie, will be teaching Tap and Jazz respectively, as Sugar Swing expands it's repertoire into more rhythmic dance forms. Tap is not just dancing - it's making music with your feet! And Jazz is full of cool moves - look no further than Michael Jackson who took many-a jazz moves for his on stage performances.
8. Jitterbug Swing 1
Wednesdays or Thursdays. Jan 14, 15 - Feb 4, 5
Wednesdays, Strathcona Hall, 10139-87 Ave, Curtis and Krystal
Jitterbug Swing 1, Part A: 7:00pm
Jitterbug Swing 1, Part B: 8:30pm
Thursdays, Location TBA, Julie and Jason
Jitterbug Swing 1, Part A: 7:00pm
$55 Members, $65 Regular + GST
$10 student discounts!
If you're a complete beginner, come out to Part A on either Wednesdays or Thursdays to start learning swing and have a blast! We have knowledgeable, experienced, friendly instructors to help you get from A to B! For those with a dance background, come out to Part B on Wednesdays.
9. Jitterbug Swing 2
Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 5
Thursdays at 8:30pm, Birkley and Julie
$55 Members, $65 Regular + GST
$10 student discounts!
Location TBA
Improvisations? Musicality? Body leading and following? If you can get through an entire song dancing Lindy Hop but want to make it really fun and interesting by improvising movements and adding some cool-assed leads or pretty follow moves, then this class is for you. We WOULD call this Jitterbug Swing 3 under the old system, so don't shoe this one away by it's name!
10. New Payment Methods!
Sugar Swing now accepts VISA, Mastercard, and debit cards! We can accept credit cards over-the-phone, and credit/debit cards on location. As before, we accept online payments (credit or debit) and cash or cheque too on location.
11. Youtube Videos of the Month
Josette Wiggan in Herrang 2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2NFIFYJgUc
Good Night Sweetheart Instructor Jam
Featuring Sharon, Juan, Andy, Nina, Hannah, Mattias:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QGLDd5xKQc
12. Lost and Found
Melanie Johnson lost her jacket at the Funk, Swing, and Soul party on November 29; it was probably taken by mistake by someone. Have you seen it? Also, Heather Imorde lost her iPod Nano recently, probably at the African workshop or around November 12th. If you found either, please contact them or me!
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