Home Weekly Dances Full Calendar More Photos Free Videos Private Lessons Newsletters Promo Info Contact Erik
Dear Dancers,

That's it, it's over!....2008 is almost history.
But we're going out in style.

 This Monday, we've got another amazing WCSwing night with a live band.  Last Monday was a blast and the house was packed.  It's our normal 7:30 Beginner class, 8:30 Intermediate class and the band goes on at 9:30pm

Tuesday - Hustle returns!! It's our final class of 2008 so I've decided to invite a friend, Steve Neeren from New York, to co-teach the class with me.  He'll also be spinning the tunes and keeping everyone working on the dance floor.  By the time this party is over you'll either be crawling out of 2008 or partying into 2009.

For those of you who want to party like Erik (good luck) - I'll be going to an awesome New Year's Dance event from Friday to Sunday in Burlington, MA (3 hours by car).  Most of you will watch the ball drop and then clean your house/apartment for the rest of the weekend....but not me.  I'll be dancing with hundreds of other West Coast Swing dancers.  Wanna go? - see the calendar below.

Party like it's 2009,
Erik

SwingShoes News
December 29, 2008
http://swingshoes.net/Newsletters/newsletter-2008-12-29.html

Pictures

On Dec 22's WCS Xmas Party, some of us were dressed in red and one of us was dressed in green....it was a fun time, especially thanks to the Band members of Open Mic Night.  PS - We're doin it again this Monday, Dec 29.


31 People were at last weeks Hustle Night on Dec 16 - The holidays and some snow didn't slow anyone down.
This week - no class on Tues - but join us on Monday for the live band at 9:30pm (or for regular WCS classes (which start at 7:30)



The West Coast Swing gang can really light up the room with smiles as they did on Mon, Nov 24.



Our very own Bruce Couillard and the band Electric Mayhem added that special something to WCS fun on Sunday, November 23 at Club Ballroom in Derby, CT.



It's nice to see 25 people on a Saturday afternoon enjoying Night Club 2-Step with Sabrina on November 15.



Swingin' New England

Pictures are Here

December 2008 / January 2009

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
29

Even More Special
W.C.Swing
Week 5
Live Band


Norwalk, CT

7:30pm - Beg WCS
8:30pm - Int WCS
9:30-11pm - Dance
Info

30

Hustle
Week 4
Guest Teacher & DJ
Steve Neeren


Norwalk, CT

7:30pm - Beg Hustle
8:30pm - Int Hustle
9:30-11pm - Dance
Info

31

New Year's Eve

1

Happy New Year

Jan 2

New Year's Dancin' Eve!

Burlington, MA
Info & Registration

Jan 3

New Year's Dancin' Eve!

Burlington, MA
Info & Registration

Jan 4

New Year's Dancin' Eve!

Burlington, MA
Info & Registration

See More of the Calendar

Coming Up
In 2009

Technique

The devil (I mean beauty) is in the details.  What separates the average dancer from the impressive dancer? It's either their musicality or their technique.  The technique workshops will be used to supplement the weekly classes by filling in the details.  Good technique make your dance more efficient, easier, and sets you up to try even more challenging movements.

Musicality

The secret to the Universe probably lies within music.  It is impossible to consider yourself a respectable dancer if you don't have a basic knowledge of music.  The Musicality for WCS classes will guide you through the amazing journey of basic understanding of music and how it makes WCSwing the one of the most amazing dances.

Spins & Turns

Learning spin or turn definitely increases your level instantly.  Women who can turn are generally the most sought after followers and men who can turn are usually the guys who get all the attention...the good type.
This class will give basic exercises and explanations to show you how to turn.  We will break down turns on one foot as well as traveling turns.  This is an essenetial class for anyone interested in WCSwing or Hustle.

"Starter Kit" Hustle & WCS
in Westchester, NY

Smiths Dancing School has moved to a bigger studio in Hawthorne, NY.  I have had a great relationship with them in 2008...so I have decided to go crazy.  Every other Thursday, I will be hosting "Starter Kit" Hustle/WCSwing nights.  It's the perfect way to get started on a journey that can last a lifetime.

3rd Saturdays
in Derby, CT

Club Ballroom could possibly have one of the best dance floors in the state of Connecticut.  I'm looking forward to bringing Hustle and WCSwing to that location once a month.

Student-Teacher Program

It's time raise the roof!  I'm going to be training some of our core staff to help teach.  This is going to lead to FREE beginner days, where student instructors can guide some newcomers in a welcoming way.   I'm excited to see how they share their love for dance with others.

Dance Events

Time to travel.  Going to my first dance event changed my life.  It was literally like finding "Paradise Lost".  Hundreds of people dancing and all of them very friendly...that was over 10 years ago, when I went alone to Atlanta, GA for my first event.  I'd like to get a group of people together to have a good time and dance their booties off for a weekend...at an event.

 

Free Day for Newcomers
* Let someone know *

FREE

All new dancers are FREE
for Tues, Jan 6 - Hustle
and Wed, Jan 7- WCSwing

Gift Certificates
Click the links below for Gift Certificates that you can give to anyone...that's right, anyone!

Gift Certificate for January 2009

Restrictions: You can only be new once.  If you are already registered in the SwingShoes database as an attending member, then regular prices will apply.
 


Discounts / Class Cards

The more you dance, the more you save
DISCOUNTS HERE!!

 


Private Dance Lessons

Always wanted that one-on-one attention?  Perhaps you know someone who is too shy to to try a group class for their first time dancing.  Or, perhaps your spouse or significant other wants to give it a try. 
Private Lesson information.

 


Review your WCS & Hustle Basics

Here is the link that will take you to the
beginner WCS & Hustle videos.  Enjoy!

Intro Videos Here
 


Dance Etiquette Tips:

Want to maximize your time on the dance floor and get some of Erik's best suggestions. 

Here are some dance etiquette tips

 


SwingShoes Promotional Information

Want to find out more about Erik Novoa and SwingShoes Entertainment LLC.

Find out about Erik Novoa / SwingShoes









 

FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO A FRIEND
Tell a friend!
If each person could bring 1 new person every month we would double our dance community every 30 days....how about that?!!
 

Thank you for reading and being a part of the dance community
Erik Novoa / SwingShoes@aol.com / 917-414-3105

Dance Gourmet

The image “http://www.swingdanceworks.com/images/jbugjb.gif” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.