For Anyone Interested In West Coast Swing dancing.
November News from West Coast Angie
1 London SWINGvitational here at last!
2 How about New Year in Boston or Palm Springs?
3 November Diary
4 A few class closures (sadly)
1 20 – 23 November - London SWINGvitational in 4 STAR COPTHORNE HOTEL NEAR HEATHROW organised by West Coast Swing UK Catriona Wiles.
Young Adults Champions: Brennar Goree & Torri Smith
All Star Pro line up: Maxence Martin (France) John Kirkconnell (Canada)
Yenni Setiawan, Nicholas King, Wendy Miller, Chuck Brown, Stacey Chiang, Edwin Lee, Courtney Adair & Jill DeMarco (USA) + Paul Warden, Catriona Wiles and Lee Easton.
Probably the largest group of All Star pros ever outside North America!
This is now virtually sold out but contact Cat as there may be a few spaces left for leaders or possibly couples cat@westcoastswing.co.uk The full schedule should be on the website very soon.
2 Two Recommended New Year Events in the US
New Year’s Dancin’ Eve in Boston. WCS Pros: Angel & Debbie, Robert & Deborah, John Lindo, Bill Cameron, Paul and Catriona. Lee, Rachel McEnaney + Rob Glover will also be there for line, hip-hop, + beginner WCS workshops. Free for All-Star dancers. Various price options. Workshops extra depending on package bought. Check website for full details: www.newyearsdancineve.com
New Year’s Swing Dance Camp in Palm Springs. Top Class Masquerade Ball + banquet (costume or formal dress). Pros: Kyle & Sarah, Jordan & Tatiana, Ronnie & Brandi, Myles and Tessa + other All-Star pros. Workshops included. Special overseas price of only $85 including 40 workshops! (Banquet extra) www.peoplewhodance.com Instructors so far include: Kyle & Sarah, Jordan & Tatiana, Ronnie & Brandi, Miles & Tessa, Patty Vo, Luis Crespo + many All Stars.
I’m sure both events will be great fun. Both have been recommended by other dancers. Boston has cheaper and shorter flights so probably ideal for just the weekend. The Palm Springs Event has a great package for overseas dancers and if you want to stay for a couple of extra days there are lots of things to do and see + winter sunshine!
3 November Diary
Sunday 1 November NEW SIX WEEK COURSE IN OXFORD
Rachel Martino is teaching her second course for Jive Plus at The Rover Club, Empress Ballroom, Roman Way, Horspath Rd, Cowley, Oxford 7.15 till 10.30
2 classes, followed by 1 hour freestyle.
£45 each for mixed pair booking, £48 single person booking, £10 per eve for drops-ins who are welcome + £5 for freestyle only - 9.30 - 10.30 pm
Contact Coralie for details 07767 360854 or send cheques payable to C A Green, 59 Blake Rd, Bicester, Oxon OX26 3HH www.jiveplus.com
Sunday 1 November WORKSHOPS IN LEEDS AREA “Taking your WCS to the next level” with Paul and Catriona starting at 12.00, followed by a Chilled Sunday blues/WCS freestyle 5-7pm at The New Wheatsheaf, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5QB. Call Jackie to book: 01937 548318 mob: 07715 404012 www.wcsleeds.org.uk plus www.chilledsunday.co.uk (NB Booking for workshops essential to ensure space + gender balance).
Friday 6 November NEW FORMAT FUNKY BLUE MUNKEY at Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, Herts WD3 5LN from 8.00 till 12.00. + two reasons to get there earlier: Top teacher Kevin Flynn is doing a 30 minute class from 8.15 to 8.45 + to get your £1 discount with your Swing Club Card you must arrive between 8 and 9. See you there! NB If you want Keith to play your favourite tracks all you have to do is email him: photoartist@sky.com
Saturday 7 November THE BIG EASY WCS FREESTYLE at The Plain, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1AE. Only £7 entry 8 till midnight. Check out www.danceswinguk.com for full info + directions.
6 – 8 November JIVE ADDICTION’S MODERN JIVE WEEKENDER at the Spa Complex in Scarborough. Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles are teaching WCS. Check out www.jiveaddiction.com for more info + booking details.
Sunday 15 November WORKSHOPS IN MARLOW with Mike Rosa at All Saints, The Causeway, SL7 2AA. Suitable for all levels beyond beginner. 3 till 7pm. Only £15 per person if booked in advance or £25 per couple. No space for single ladies at the moment. So come on guys. These are the only workshops in the area for this weekend. Ladies find a man to book with!
Sunday 15 November WORKSHOPS IN NOTTINGHAM with Catriona Wiles. Workshops 1 till 4, tea dance 4 till 6. Contact Paul to book: www.pulse-dance.co.uk
Friday 20 November 2 TONE MONTHLY FREESTYLE at the Verwood Hub. Blues and WCS in Room 100. WCS class with Ian & Mandy: 8 till 8.45. Location suitable for Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury and Wimborne areas. www.smoothjivefusion.co.uk for more info and booking details.
20 – 23 November London SWINGvitational – full details above.
Saturday 28 November – BIG SATURDAY NIGHT FREESTYLE - DJ Greg is playing WCS in the second room at Ashtead www.leroc.biz
Sunday 29 November PURE WCS FREESTYLE at The Daylight Inn, Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1LZ Tel: 01689 899901. Beginner class with Steve & Jan (subject to demand). 7.30 till 10 or later. Contact Steve Bundy
0780 8077876 or 01689 858760. (This venue also runs regular Thursday evening classes with Paul Farrell.) www.westcos.co.uk
26 – 30 November THE US OPEN America’s most important WCS convention of the year. Good luck to Paul & Catriona, Peter & Amy and anyone else who is competing: www.usopendc.com
4 A few class closures (sadly)
Leroc UK’s Tuesday class in Bristol taught by Paul Warden is no longer running.
Ginger Jive’s class in Newbury taught by Ed Smith had to close due to venue problems.
Pete and Eva have closed down their class in Wellingborough due to pressures of work and other commitments.
Apologies if I missed anything out. If anyone has anything to add for December let me know!
Angie
2 How about New Year in Boston or Palm Springs?
3 November Diary
4 A few class closures (sadly)
1 20 – 23 November - London SWINGvitational in 4 STAR COPTHORNE HOTEL NEAR HEATHROW organised by West Coast Swing UK Catriona Wiles.
Young Adults Champions: Brennar Goree & Torri Smith
All Star Pro line up: Maxence Martin (France) John Kirkconnell (Canada)
Yenni Setiawan, Nicholas King, Wendy Miller, Chuck Brown, Stacey Chiang, Edwin Lee, Courtney Adair & Jill DeMarco (USA) + Paul Warden, Catriona Wiles and Lee Easton.
Probably the largest group of All Star pros ever outside North America!
This is now virtually sold out but contact Cat as there may be a few spaces left for leaders or possibly couples cat@westcoastswing.co.uk The full schedule should be on the website very soon.
2 Two Recommended New Year Events in the US
New Year’s Dancin’ Eve in Boston. WCS Pros: Angel & Debbie, Robert & Deborah, John Lindo, Bill Cameron, Paul and Catriona. Lee, Rachel McEnaney + Rob Glover will also be there for line, hip-hop, + beginner WCS workshops. Free for All-Star dancers. Various price options. Workshops extra depending on package bought. Check website for full details: www.newyearsdancineve.com
New Year’s Swing Dance Camp in Palm Springs. Top Class Masquerade Ball + banquet (costume or formal dress). Pros: Kyle & Sarah, Jordan & Tatiana, Ronnie & Brandi, Myles and Tessa + other All-Star pros. Workshops included. Special overseas price of only $85 including 40 workshops! (Banquet extra) www.peoplewhodance.com Instructors so far include: Kyle & Sarah, Jordan & Tatiana, Ronnie & Brandi, Miles & Tessa, Patty Vo, Luis Crespo + many All Stars.
I’m sure both events will be great fun. Both have been recommended by other dancers. Boston has cheaper and shorter flights so probably ideal for just the weekend. The Palm Springs Event has a great package for overseas dancers and if you want to stay for a couple of extra days there are lots of things to do and see + winter sunshine!
3 November Diary
Sunday 1 November NEW SIX WEEK COURSE IN OXFORD
Rachel Martino is teaching her second course for Jive Plus at The Rover Club, Empress Ballroom, Roman Way, Horspath Rd, Cowley, Oxford 7.15 till 10.30
2 classes, followed by 1 hour freestyle.
£45 each for mixed pair booking, £48 single person booking, £10 per eve for drops-ins who are welcome + £5 for freestyle only - 9.30 - 10.30 pm
Contact Coralie for details 07767 360854 or send cheques payable to C A Green, 59 Blake Rd, Bicester, Oxon OX26 3HH www.jiveplus.com
Sunday 1 November WORKSHOPS IN LEEDS AREA “Taking your WCS to the next level” with Paul and Catriona starting at 12.00, followed by a Chilled Sunday blues/WCS freestyle 5-7pm at The New Wheatsheaf, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5QB. Call Jackie to book: 01937 548318 mob: 07715 404012 www.wcsleeds.org.uk plus www.chilledsunday.co.uk (NB Booking for workshops essential to ensure space + gender balance).
Friday 6 November NEW FORMAT FUNKY BLUE MUNKEY at Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, Herts WD3 5LN from 8.00 till 12.00. + two reasons to get there earlier: Top teacher Kevin Flynn is doing a 30 minute class from 8.15 to 8.45 + to get your £1 discount with your Swing Club Card you must arrive between 8 and 9. See you there! NB If you want Keith to play your favourite tracks all you have to do is email him: photoartist@sky.com
Saturday 7 November THE BIG EASY WCS FREESTYLE at The Plain, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1AE. Only £7 entry 8 till midnight. Check out www.danceswinguk.com for full info + directions.
6 – 8 November JIVE ADDICTION’S MODERN JIVE WEEKENDER at the Spa Complex in Scarborough. Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles are teaching WCS. Check out www.jiveaddiction.com for more info + booking details.
Sunday 15 November WORKSHOPS IN MARLOW with Mike Rosa at All Saints, The Causeway, SL7 2AA. Suitable for all levels beyond beginner. 3 till 7pm. Only £15 per person if booked in advance or £25 per couple. No space for single ladies at the moment. So come on guys. These are the only workshops in the area for this weekend. Ladies find a man to book with!
Sunday 15 November WORKSHOPS IN NOTTINGHAM with Catriona Wiles. Workshops 1 till 4, tea dance 4 till 6. Contact Paul to book: www.pulse-dance.co.uk
Friday 20 November 2 TONE MONTHLY FREESTYLE at the Verwood Hub. Blues and WCS in Room 100. WCS class with Ian & Mandy: 8 till 8.45. Location suitable for Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury and Wimborne areas. www.smoothjivefusion.co.uk for more info and booking details.
20 – 23 November London SWINGvitational – full details above.
Saturday 28 November – BIG SATURDAY NIGHT FREESTYLE - DJ Greg is playing WCS in the second room at Ashtead www.leroc.biz
Sunday 29 November PURE WCS FREESTYLE at The Daylight Inn, Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1LZ Tel: 01689 899901. Beginner class with Steve & Jan (subject to demand). 7.30 till 10 or later. Contact Steve Bundy
0780 8077876 or 01689 858760. (This venue also runs regular Thursday evening classes with Paul Farrell.) www.westcos.co.uk
26 – 30 November THE US OPEN America’s most important WCS convention of the year. Good luck to Paul & Catriona, Peter & Amy and anyone else who is competing: www.usopendc.com
4 A few class closures (sadly)
Leroc UK’s Tuesday class in Bristol taught by Paul Warden is no longer running.
Ginger Jive’s class in Newbury taught by Ed Smith had to close due to venue problems.
Pete and Eva have closed down their class in Wellingborough due to pressures of work and other commitments.
Apologies if I missed anything out. If anyone has anything to add for December let me know!
Angie
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West Coast Music
If you use iTunes you can listen to a 20 second sample:
Masquerade - Backstreet Boys
New York - Paloma Faith
We Don't Care - Akon
Tonight - Jay Sean
Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf
Shes Like A Star - Taio Cruz
"Don't play that song you lied" Aretha Franklin.
The Way I Are - Timbaland
Masquerade - Backstreet Boys
New York - Paloma Faith
We Don't Care - Akon
Tonight - Jay Sean
Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf
Shes Like A Star - Taio Cruz
"Don't play that song you lied" Aretha Franklin.
The Way I Are - Timbaland
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