Toronto Westies are supporting this “World Premiere” event taking place at the Button Factory in Waterloo
(25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8)
8pm-9pm: FREE West Coast Swing beginner lesson
9pm-midnight: Open dancing. DJ line-up coming soon
Only $7.00 ($5.00 for students)
WATERLOO WCS SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE – FEBRUARY 4th
AUSTIN SWING DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS – APRIL 20-22
Angel & Debbie’s inaugural event, with Mike Topel Head Judging, and a stellar line-up of Pros:
Mario Robau, Jr.
Roberty Cordoba & Deborah Szekeley
Matt & Crystal Auclair
Brent & Kellese Key
John Lindo, Jessica Cox and others!
The Sheraton Austin Downtown at the Capital is steps from Sixth Street and there will likely be a Thursday night outing before the event.
US$109.00 for the weekend pass.
I’m putting together a Toronto ROCKS!Austin table, so let me know if you’re interested. More details about the event: www.austinswingdancechampionships.com/
Chicago Classic – March 8-11
Awesome weekend of West Coast Swing dancing, competitions and workshops with:
Robert & Nicola Royston (NY)
Ben Morris & Melissa Rutz (CA)
Myles Munroe & Tessa Cunningham (Canada)
Michael Kielbasa (CA) & Katrina Branson (TX)
Jason Barnes (NC) & Stephanie Batista (PA)
Kyle Redd & Sarah Van Drake (CA)
Luis Crespo (CA) & Taletha Jouzdani (TX)
Erica Berg (MN)
Event takes place at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare - complimentary airport shuttle, US$122/night - and is well-attended; over 700 participants last year, more expected in 2012, so *lots* of great social dancing! World Swing Dance Council Jack & Jill contests and NASDE comps - so you get to see the professionals do their routines. Member of the Golden Ticket Tour, the event will be broadcast on Global Dance TV.
Best of all, International attendees (including Canadians) pay only $US49 for a full weekend pass! For more info go to: www.TheChicagoClassic.com
Weekly Hustle (and more!) Social at Joy of Dance
Every Saturday from at Joy of Dance, 95 Danforth Ave., at Broadview, featuring a mix of musical styles, in a beautiful studio, with friendly, versatile dancers. Bring a partner or come solo! Yummy snack table, too 
Two Hustle classes prior to the social:
Beginner 6 – 7 PM
Intermediate 7 – 8 PM
Both are drop-in with no registration or partner required. Classes are taught by IHDA (International Hustle Dance Association) certified instructor.
Beginner class will emphases on Hustle technique via simple patterns. You will learn: proper frame & poise; factors of good balance; partner’s connection; understanding of common center; communication of lead & follow; proper footwork; dance positions; execution of pivots, turns and checks; keeping up with the speed of music speed and maintaining timing.
Intermediate class will include more advanced patterns from Bronze/Silver syllabus with emphasis on advanced footwork; execution fast turns and checks; arm styling; creating an elegant look which is distinctive for Hustle.
Saturday’s Latin Dance Party will be starting at 8 PM and running up to midnight. The format will be the same with Hustle, WCS, Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata and more. Cost is $8 including one Hustle class or $12 if you’d like to take both classes.
Saturday Night Dances in Buffalo
Hosts: Linda King, Bill, Vicky, Kim, and Maria Scharing
Lessons from 7:30-8:30pm
Dancing from 8:30pm – 11:30pm to West Coast Swing with some Hustle, Nightclub 2-step, Cha Cha, Country 2-step and Waltz.
Cost: $10.00 for Lesson and Dance, $8.00 for just the dance
Location: Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Snyder, NY, 14226 (directions below)
Upcoming dances:
January 7, 2012 Instructor: Steve Ryan (Syracuse)
February 4, 2012 Instructor: Steve Ryan (Syracuse)
March 3, 2012 Instructor: Sean Browne (Kitchener/Waterloo)
April 7, 2012 Instructor: Steve Ryan (Syracuse)
May 6, 2012 To be determined
June 2, 2012 Instructor: Steve Ryan (Syracuse)
NO DANCES JULY/AUG/SEPT
October 6, 2012 To be determined
November 3, 2012 To be determined
December 1, 2012 To be determined
For more information and to verify details please contact Linda King lking30@netzero.com
Directions from East: Take I-90 W/Buffalo and merge onto I-90 W/New York State Thruway W. Take exit 50 to merge onto I-290 W/Youngmann Expy toward Niagara Falls. Take exit 7A to merge onto Main St/RT-5 W. Turn left at Washington Hwy. Amherst Community Church is on the right.
Double Down Weekends in Ottawa
These weekends, consisting of a Saturday night dance (and after party at nearby pub), and Sunday afternoon workshops have proven to be a popular reason to "get in the car" for a dance road-trip to our Nation's Capital.
Hosted by Maria and Andre of Smoothstyle Swing, and taking place at DanceWithAlana *new* studios - downtown Ottawa (1800 Bank Street, Suite 13):
Uptown @ DWA Saturday Night Dance
Dancing 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. (don't forget the after-party!)
DJs “OldsKOOL” Danis and Donnie “Da Cube” Neron play Blues, R&B, Contemporary, Soul, Motown, Pop and Funk music.
Cover: $7.00 per person
GroovySunday WCS Workshops - with Maria and Andre
1:30 - 2:30pm - Beginner Workshop
2:30 - 3:00pm - Practice
3:00-4:00pm – Beginner-Plus Workshop
4:00-5:00pm - Intermediate Workshop
5:00 - 5:30pm - Practice
PRICING:
One workshop + practice: $15
Two (2) workshops + practice: $25
Full workshop: $35
Upcoming Double Down Dates:
* November 12/13
* December 10/11
* January 14/15, 2012
2-4-1 Dances in Hamilton
At the Venetian Club: 269 John St. North, Hamilton, Ontario (corner of John and Barton)
Co-hosted by Kim Joseph (kim.joseph2@sympatico.ca - 905-906-4970)
and Stan and Pat Vandermolen of fun 2 dance (fun2dance@sympatico.ca - 905-945-3422)
Three FREE dance lessons, two great hardwood floors, one good time to be had by all!
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Beginner WCS Lesson with Stan & Pat
7:00-7:45 p.m. - Progressive (Beyond Basics) WCS Lesson with Stan & Pat
8:00-8:45 p.m. - Progressive Ballroom Lesson on the main floor
8:00 p.m.-midnight - West Coast Swing dancers move upstairs to dance! Primarily WCS, with some East Coast, NightClub2, Hustle, Cha, Waltz, Salsa, and County 2-Step.
8:45 p.m.-midnight - Social and International Style Ballroom dancing on the main level.
You're free to move from floor to floor for the admission price of $12 with or without lesson(s).
Full bar available. 50/50 Draw.
Upcoming *Saturday night* dates in 2011:
Please check www.fun2dance.info for latest updates
Elaine’s Saturday Night Dances in Ancaster (Hamilton)
It's worth the drive to Ancaster!- once a month - to attend these popular West Coast Swing dances at the Marshall Memorial United Church - 20 Gilbert Avenue, Ancaster ON L9G 1R4 - generously hosted by Elaine Royds (all profits go to church charities and general operating expenses). Dances are preceded by lessons given by an ongoing rotation of instructors, and occasionally there are afternoon workshops as well.
7:00 p.m. - Beginner Lesson
7:45 p.m. - Intermediate Lesson
8:30 p.m.- midnight - Dance!
$10 with or without lesson(s)
If you have any questions please call Elaine: 905-648-0055
Saturday, February 18th
Dance – Maria Ford & David Ward teaching intermediate, Joanna Swanson teaching beginner
Workshop Teachers: Maria Ford & David Ward (Ottawa)
Topic 1 : Skills & Musicality for Dancing to Fast Music Time : 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20
Topic 2: Skills & Musicality for Dancing to SlowMusic Time 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. Cost: $20
Both Workshops for $30
Saturday, March 17th
Dance – Stan and Pat Vandermolen teaching and Stan DJing
Workshop Teachers: Stan & Pat Vandermolen
Topic 1 : Country 2 Step Beginner to Intermediate Progressive Time 2:-3:30 p.m. Cost: $15
Topic 2 : Country 2 Step Intermediate Time 3:45- 5:15 p.m. Cost: $15
Both Workshops for $25
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: E-mail Stan & Pat to register at fun2dance@sympatico.ca
Saturday, April 14th
Dance – Shelley Saxena teaching, Joanna Swanson DJing
Workshops - Teacher: Chris Matsuno Topic: Country 2 Step
MAY 26 - Maria Cirino (Syracuse) – Workshops too
JUNE 16 - Steve Ryan (Syracuse) – Workshops too
JULY 7 – Julie Epplett
AUG 25 – Joanna Swanson. There will be Hustle workshops too.
SEPT 15 – David Ward and Maria Ford – Workshops too
OCT 20 – Stan & Pat
NOV 10 –tentatively booked but not confirmed
DEC 15 – tentatively booked but not confirmed
Swingin’ Sundays in London, Ontario
West Coast Swing workshops and dances held at the Optimist Club in North Dorchester
(1653 Richmond Street, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0)
2:00-3:00 p.m. - Intermediate Lesson - experienced WCS dancers only
3:00-4:00 p.m. - Beginner Lesson - no experience necessary!
4:00-7:00 p.m. - Open dancing
Cost: $15 including workshops. For more information please contact Swing London on Facebook.
TSDS Friday Night Dances
The Toronto Swing Dance Society is Canada's longest-running Swing Dancing club, offering Monday night classes and Friday night dances celebrating a variety of swing styles. Classes and dances take place at the Lithuanian House (1573 Bloor St. West - just west of Dundas West). Dances are preceded by lessons.
TSDS Members pay $6, Non-members $10, Under 21/over 65 $7
Schedule is subject to change. Please see www.dancing.org/tsds for latest updates.
Friday, November 11th - I'm teaching West Coast Swing and deejaying!!!
Friday, December 9th - Annual Black & White Holiday Dance