RED, WHITE & BLUES – TUESDAY, JUNE 30^th

Show your true patriot love by wearing Red and/or White while dancing to the Blues this Tuesday night at the Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Rd., 2^nd floor)
Taxi Dancers, Temporary Tatoos, Red & White snacks and a chance to win fun prizes!

Classes as usual starting at 6:30 p.m. with a Beginner “review” class at 8:00 p.m. - $15

The party starts at 8:45 p.m. - $5 per person or free with any class

MOVIE N’ DANCING -  SATURDAY, JULY 4^th

Also this week a unique opportunity to take part in the Grassroots Tour to see the Hollywood feature film Love n’ Dancing (a.k.a. “the West Coast Swing movie”) produced by Robert Royston and featuring Benji Schwimmer, Heidi Groskreutz, Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollman, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ronnie DeBenedetta, Brandi Tobias, John Lindo, Kyle Redd, Sarah Van Drake, Arjay Centeno, Melissa Rutz, Ben Morris, Pete Green, and others.

Saturday, July 4^th at Joy of Dance - 95 Danforth Ave. (at Broadview)
Doors open 7:00 p.m.  Film at 8:00 p.m. followed by dancing
$15 per person. Popcorn will be available for purchase – to offset expenses.
BYOP – Bring Your Own Pillow (or Yoga mat - to sit on) and your Dance Shoes!  Limited chair seating will be available.

Go to “video” to see the theatrical trailer at: http://www.lovendancing.com/

 

TUESDAY NIGHT CLASSES AT THE DOVERCOURT HOUSE – JULY 7-28
6:30-7:15 p.m. – Rising Stars – for dancers with extensive WCS experience

7:15-8:00 p.m. – Level 2 – must have completed Level 1 or similar
8:00-8:45 p.m. -  Level 1 – absolute beginners – no experience necessary
8:45-10:45 p.m. (or later!) – “GroovyTuesday” - open WCS practice – all levels, no partner required
Each Level is offered in a series of four classes. Four weeks for $45 including after-class practice. Practice only: $5 per person

 “Coach’s Corner” – 15 minute private lessons available from myself or Shelley Saxena for $15
Dovercourt House – 805 Dovercourt Road (west of Ossington, north of Bloor) – 2^nd floor. 

 

TORONTO OPEN SWING DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS – JULY 17-19
Visiting instructors and Champions Mary Ann Nunez and Michael Khiem from California will be joined by "favourite teachers from Ontario and New York State" to offer workshops, competitions, performances and social dancing at the Montecassino Hotel in Downsview: http://www.montecassino.on.ca/. Full details about this World Swing Dance Council registry event at: http://www.tosdc.com  Early Bird Deadline until June 30^th: only $99

 

DOUBLE YOUR DIVA PLEASURE – FRIDAY, JULY 24

Shelley Saxena and I will be teaching classes at the Toronto Swing Dance Society’s Friday night dance.

8:00 p.m. – Intermediate Lesson

8:30 p.m. – Beginner Lesson

9:00 p.m. onwards – “All Swing” dance

The Lithuanian House is located at 1573 Bloor Street West (near Dundas)

$6 for TSDS Members/$10 non-members
http://www.dancing.org/tsds

 

HAZEL & TYBALDT IN OTTAWA – JULY 24-26

Westie Bomb 2009 features Dishy Tybaldt and Hot Tamale Hazel!

7 workshops, 2 dances, and a private screening of the WCS movie, Love 'n Dancing for just $70 (before July 12th).

Friday (all levels)

8:30-9:30pm - Intro to Carolina Shag

9:30-12:00am - Dance

Saturday (Int. WCS)

Private lessons in the morning (book yours through westiebomb@...) 12:30-1:30 - Patterns with Style for leaders & followers 1:30-2:30 - Multiply Your Repertoire Dancing/break 3:00-4:00 - Mixing it up with lead-able footwork variations 4:00-5:00 - Slow and groovy Dinner break 7:30-9:30 - Private screening of "Love 'n Dancing"

9:30-1:00am - Dance party
Sunday (Int./Adv. WCS)

Private lessons in the morning (book yours through westiebomb@...)
1:00-2:00 - The Music Moves You
2:00-3:00 - Grand Finale

Whole weekend: $90 / $70 before July 12

Friday only: $25 / $20 before July 12

Saturday only: $55 / $65 before July 12

Per-class price: $20

Check out all the details at http://www.westiebomb.com

 

DIVA STYLING CLASSES – AUGUST 4, 11 & 18

Back by popular demand!!! Shelley Saxena and I will be teaching a mini three-week series of “Divas Only” styling classes Tuesday nights at the Dovercourt House preceding our regular Tuesday night practice.  Details to follow.

 

2SOME DANCE EVENT – AUGUST 7-9

Ben Tusim's dance extravaganzas keep getting bigger and better (and I'm not just saying that because my pal, Mike Topel, will be joining the teaching staff !)  This time it's being held at the Hilton Toronto, right downtown, and will feature Dancing with the Stars' Tony Dovolani, Benji Schwimmer from So You Think You Can Dance, and Francis Lafreniere from SYTYCD Canada, as well as a host of local professionals to provide a wide range of workshops during the day. Designated West Coast Swing room for social dancing both Friday and Saturday night, with Ottawa DJ team Old Skool and DaCube. Jack & Jill contests in both WCS and Salsa.  http://2somedance.com
***Benji and Kellese will be premiering their NEW SHOWCASE ROUTINE at the Saturday dinner show!!!!***

 

SWING NIAGARA DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS – SEPTEMBER 25-27

The event features West Coast Swing and Hustle workshops with Mario Robau Jr., Angel Figueroa, John Lindo, Bill Cameron, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Arjay Centano & Melissa Rutz, Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer Deluca, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, MaryAnn Nunez and a host of regional instructors, competitions, and late night dancing: http://www.swingniagara.com

 

FASHION SWAP FUNDRAISER FOR CAMH – OCTOBER 8^th

Attention Fashionistas!  Save the date - and your cast-off clothing – for a fun and fashionable fundraising event on October 8^th to kick off this year’s CAMH fundraising drive.  How will it work?  Bring in your previously loved clothing and accessories to receive coupons which can be used as currency to purchase someone else’s previously loved clothing and accessories. We’ll have snacks and perhaps an impromptu fashion show!  There will be a $10 fee to attend (all monies going to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health).  So start putting aside those items in your closet that you want to donate to the cause.  (Sorry guys, this is another “girls only” event)

 

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE DOVERCOURT – NOVEMBER 14^th

Performances and Benefit dance on behalf of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – watch for details!

 

NEW YEAR’S EVE SWING BALL – DECEMBER 31st

Swing into 2010 with all your dance friends at this “Double Decker” event - Lindy Hop on one floor and West Coast on another – at the Dovercourt House. Details to follow. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Julie

 

Julie Epplett
GroovyBluesyJazzyFunky
Phone: (416) 920-0394
Cell: (416) 929-8007
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