Where Ottawa’s Dancing WCS in May & June
By Maria: April 30th, 2012
Here’s our monthly roundup of where Ottawa’s dancing WCS in May & June.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES & TABLES
- Montreal Dance Fest tickets go on sale May 1st, 2012. This event offers tiered workshops taught by the pros on Thanksgiving weekend in October.
Website > - Maria is collecting names for the *second* Ottawa table at Toronto Open Swing & Hustle Championships (TOSHC – Toronto in July)…still have a few seats left. Once you have registered & paid for the event, email maria to be added to one of her tables: andremaria(at)smoothstyle.ca.
**The next discount registration deadline is June 30th.**
Website > - Maria is also collecting names for Canadian tables at Liberty Swing (New Jersey in June). The main event hotel is already sold out. Canadians, select the “International Pass” to receive a 20% international discount on registration fees!Once you have registered & paid for the event, email maria to be added to one of her tables: andremaria(at)smoothstyle.ca
Website >
IN OTTAWA
WEEKLY!
Saturday Night Swing
Saturday Nights: Two rooms, double the dancing! Dance WCS in the Westie Lounge
and Vintage Swing in the front room.
- 151 Chapel Street @ Rideau
- 8:15pm beginner lesson
- 9:15-1:00am Dance
- $7.00/person or $5.00/student
MONTHLY!
Double-Down WCS Weekends in Ottawa
Enjoy a Saturday-night WCS dance + Sunday-afternoon WCS workshops at Dance With Alana Studios, in addition to pre- and post- event outings!
DATES:
- May 26-27
- June 9-10
- July 14 (Dance only, no workshops)
- August 11 (Dance only, no workshops)
- September 8-9
- October 13-14
- November 17-18
- December 8-9
WEEKEND EVENTS:
1. Saturday night WCS dance party: “uptown@DWA”
> With DJs OldsKOOL & DaCube
> Dance 8:00pm-midnight; after-party at Bella Vista restaurant
> Dance With Alana Studios, 1800 Bank Street, Suite #13
> $7.00/person
2. Sunday afternoon: Groovy Westie Sunday Workshops & Practices
> 1:30-5:30pm (Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced workshops + practices)
> Dance With Alana Studios, 1800 Bank Street, Suite #13
> $15/workshop + practice, $10 for each additional workshop
> Register here: <http://dancewithalana.com/register.php>
3. Sunday evening: Group dinner
> Location & details TBD with workshop attendees
OUT OF TOWN
May 4-6
SWINGIN’ INTO SPRING (Hartford, CT)
This event puts an emphasis on high-quality instruction and social dancing, with competitions on the side.
May 11-13
SWINGDIEGO (San Diego, CA)
The Superbowl of Swing!
May 18-21
CANADIAN SWING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Lac Carling, QC)
The “Great Canadian Party” – an annual weekend of mayhem for all types of Swing dance!
May 26 & 27
WCS/HUSTLE WEEEKEND WITH TYBALDT & HAZEL ULRICH (Ancaster, ON)
The incomparable Tybaldt & Hazel will be in Ancaster for a mini-intensive weekend of workshops:
SATURDAY:
1:00pm-5:30pm Hustle mini intensive
7:00pm-8:30pm Intermediate WCS lesson
8:30pm-midnight Dance
$60 for the whole day
$10 dance only
SUNDAY:
2:00-5:26pm WCS mini intensive
$40
Details: Email Elaine at elaine.royds@manulifesecurities.ca
June 1-2
ANGEL FIGUEROA WORKSHOP WEEKEND (Rochester, New York)
JUST ANNOUNCED, Angel Figueroa (one of the dance’s top Head Judges and a great teacher) will be in Rochester for a 2-day event with workshops and dances. For details, stay tuned to Antoinette’s website:
June 21-24
LIBERTY SWING (New Brunswick, New Jersey)
The fabulous John Lindo knows how to run a fantastic event, with great organization, atmosphere, quality and fun stuff … like a fun show with the pros, ice cream, and continental breakfast included in the mornings!
Maria is collecting Ottawa names for the Canadian tables. The main event hotel is already sold out. Canadians, select the “International Pass” to receive a 20% international discount on registration fees!
Once you have registered & paid for the event, email maria to be added to a table: andremaria(at)smoothstyle.ca
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