http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/images/logo.gif http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/ admin@kansascityswingdance.org http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=30 Join local West Coast Swing dancers at The Marriott Hotel's 12th Street Lounge, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri every Tuesday night at 8:00PM. This event is sponsored by The Cowtown Swing Dance Club. It a great place for new and experienced daners to meet for a fun night of social dancing. Parking is FREE with validation. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=29 Learn to Line Dance to Country and Pop music from "Denim and Diamonds" instructor Kathy Sappington. You'll have lots of fun learning dances like "The Cowboy Boogie", "Dizzy" and "Cinco De Mayo" to today's Pop music and all your Country favorites! Couples and Singles welcome. Some dance experience is helpful, but not necessary. Class material will start with the basics and proceed to an intermediate level. This 4 week series will be held on Thursday October 6TH through the 27TH from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. Registration for the full series is required. Cost is $20.00 for club members or $28.00 for non members. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=28 Are you tired of going to company parties and weddings and watching while everyone else dances? Well, we have just the thing for you! Couples and singles are invited to learn 2 Step and Basic East Coast Swing dances from 7:00PM - 8:00PM in this 8 week series of progressive classes taught by Mike Brenton, each Wednesday night beginning September 21st. No pre registration is required, just show up! Each class builds on the material in previous sessions, but if you miss one, NO BIG DEAL, we always review. No experience is necessary, Mike will help build your confidence and develop a basic repertoireso that you'll feel comfortable on the dance floor. Cost is $4 for club members or $6 for non-members, per session. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=27 Come hone your skills or learn something new! Every Wednesday, starting July 13th. The Kansas City Swing Dance Club will have an open night for Lindy Hop practice and casual dancing for all levels and ages. It's like a skate park for swing dancers! Just drop in and mingle with others who are swing-dance enthusiasts, no matter what your style. Only $4 dollars to use this great, air-conditioned dance studio. Music will play from 8 PM - 11 PM. PLUS, we'll have new and vintage swing videos playing on the large projection screen for your viewing pleasure. Questions: Call (913) 634-3750 or email Ed. Click event title for directions http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=26 Join us at The Kansas City Swing Dance Club 6101 Martway in Mission, Kansas. A great location with a killer sound system and floating dance floor! The cost is a mere $5.00 per person, and that covers you for the lesson AND the dance!!! We offer a basic Swing dance lesson from 7:30-8:30 then from 8:30-11:30, it's open dancing in this air-conditioned club. Click event title for details and directions http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=25 The KCSDC monthly Friday dance party has been moved from its regular fourth Friday date FOR MAY ONLY to this Friday, May 20, 2005, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Mike Brenton is the guest DJ this month and will play a variety of music � mostly WCS, with others as requested. Our Friday nights are picking up in attendance and it's a great time to practice dancing socially. We'd love to see you there - DON�T MISS IT! http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=24 The next KCSDC Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 6:00 PM. Members are always welcome to attend. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=23 Experience one of America's original dance artforms--The Lindy Hop! Start off your New Year with Ed Schlittenhardt as he shares his knowledge about this sure-to-get-you-swingin' recreation. Click event title for more details http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=22 Another classic but lesser known swing dance from the 1930's/1940's, Balboa has increased in popularity in recent years, so much so that major swing dance camps have dedicated entire weekends to it. Want to know more? Come learn from Ed Schlittenhardt. Click event title for more details http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=21 From your friends at the Kansas City Swing Dance Club http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=20 Annual membership dues are $ 20 per person, with renewals due every 12 months. Sunday and Wednesday West Coast Swing lessons cost $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Monday and Thursday Specialty lessons are $4 for one session or $6 for both sessions on the same evening with non-members paying $6 for a single session and $8 for both sessions. Wednesday Specialty classes are $4 for each hour for members and $6 each hour for non-members. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=19 General Membership Meeting / Elections has been scheduled for Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 3:30 PM. Meeting will be followed by Open Dancing. We need a clubhouse full of members to be present as a quorum to vote for the nominees. Your dues must be up-to-date to be able to vote. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=18 Board of Directors Meetings will be held on Sundays, January 9, 2005 and February 6, 2005 at 4:00 PM. Members are always welcome to attend. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=17 Please remember that it is your fees for membership, classes and weekend dances that keep our Clubhouse doors open. We really need your participation! So, keep on dancing at YOUR club, KCSDC! http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16 Take a risk! http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=15 We need Officers and Board Members at Large who are willing to help lead our club. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=14 Extend your New Years celebration at The Kansas City Swing Jam! And don't forget that before each monthly Kansas City Swing Jam (1st Saturday of the month), there is a FREE (with paid dance admission) Swing Dance Lesson from 7:30-8:30pm followed by open dancing from 8:30-11:30pm Click event title for all the details such as location, cost, and directions. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=13 This dance weekend will shake things up in a retro kind of way. We�ve planned a DJ battle for Friday evening�s dance and a special 80�s theme for Saturday�s dance followed by another awesome late night party. Combine all that with great workshops and you get a fun dance weekend you don�t want to miss! Click on event title for more information http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=12 Join Toi Shaw each Sunday night at The Kansas City Swing Dance Club at the following times: 5:00 PM     Advanced Class 6:00 PM     6 - Count Basics 7:00 PM     8 - Count Basics Toi comes to us with a wealth of dance experience. With over 25 years of experience, Toi believes that learning never stops. She continues to take lessons to stay current with the latest style, technique and dance trends. Toi has taught American and International Standards and has competed Professionally and Pro-Am for nearly 20 years. She does choreography for both professionals and amateurs alike. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=11 Awesome swing dancing! Great DJs! Blues workshops taught by fantastic out of town instructor! Kenny Nelson's farewell event as he leaves Kansas City for Denver! Dancing Friday, Saturday, and possibly Sunday! Late late night dancing! Should be called KCmLX! Click event title for more info http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=9 West coast swing dancers from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska participated in workshops, private lessons and dance parties over the weekend of September 17 - 19. 60 dancers attending concentrated on connection with their dance partner, some smooth patterns, whips, styling, footwork, body isolations and some of Jordan & Tatiana�s favorite moves. Congratulations to Janie Campbell and Bob Miller, selected by judges in the Novice Jack & Jill, and to Heather Getz and Paul Fritzler in the Advanced Jack & Jill. Thank you to all the volunteers who took care of arrangements during the weekend. Thank you Cowtown Swing Dance Club who sponsored the Saturday Night Dance Party and provided great music, snacks and beverages (at No Charge to those attending.) Missed the weekend?? Jordan & Tatiana Teaching Tapes & DVD�s are available at www.jordantatianaswing.com. Click here for photos of the weekend dance. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=8 Lil Trower as you recover from a broken leg. Judy Clevenger as you recover from surgery. Evelyn Rose as you recover from illnesses. (We miss you greeting at the door!) http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=7 Will be held Sunday, November 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM. Members are always welcome to attend. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6 The new date is Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 3:30 PM. Meeting will be followed by Open Dancing and West Coast Swing Dance Classes as scheduled with Will Carlton, 5:00 - 9:00 PM. http://www.kansascityswingdance.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! It is your fees for membership, classes and weekend dances that make this volunteer run organization possible and keeps the Clubhouse doors open. Pasha Hossemi, Rhett Schnalzried, Wes Osborn, Vicki Brown, Terri Helsesl, Belinda Saucedo, Victor Vela, John (Tony) Woltjen, Megan Shinigelsky, Kathy Woltjen, Adrienne Bennett, Geros Hickerson, Kevan Prinds, Jr., Panti Rhei, Manda Richardson, Sally Seiling, Patricia Lingo