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December 27, 2016 This Week's Highlights I considered sending a Merry Christmas email out on Christmas day. Then I found myself deleting all the Mer
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I considered sending a Merry Christmas email out on Christmas day. Then I found myself deleting all the Merry Christmas emails from businesses that landed in my inbox. And decided to save you the trouble. We do hope that your Christmas was very merry!
As 2016 comes to a close, we'd like to thank all of our students and customers who have made this year so much fun! We appreciate your friendship, camaraderie, conversation and shenanigans.
We have several new classes up on the schedule! If you don't see one you like, stay tuned, we'll add more! Feel free to let us know what you would like to learn!
We wish each and every one of you a happy new year full of learning, discovery, love, friendship, adventure, dancing, success and prosperity in whatever it is you choose to do. Make it a good one.
See you on the dance floor!
Anne and Andy
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Please note upcoming SCHEDULE CHANGES:
December 29 Closed for NYE Preparations
January 1 Closed for New Years Day
Private lesson times are usually available on holidays.
If the weather is bad...
If Springfield Schools cancel due to weather, it is likely we will cancel classes. It is best to call us at 417 869-6789, if you have not otherwise heard from us, via email, Facebook or Twitter regarding class cancellations.
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Stephanie Swing Shoes
$96
Offered in two colors (black and tan) and a 1.5" heel. It offers style, comfort, and support. Ideal for all kinds of dancing, including west coast swing.
We offer the complete line of Stephanie Dance Shoes, by special order. Usually takes about a week to ship.
www.StephanieDanceShoes.com
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24 oz. AUTOSEAL® Kangaroo Water Bottle with Pocket
$28
SALE $20
Carry your ID, money, a gym pass and more when you’re on the go with this AUTOSEAL® Kangaroo Water Bottle.
Limited Quanity |
Sport-Tek ST970 Men’s and LST970 Ladies
Colorblock Soft Shell Jacket Black/Iron Grey
$75
Printed Two Side
XXL and XXXL add $5
Special Order |
Want to be in the club? Swing Springfield's annual membership is only $50 per person!
Benefits of being a member of Swing Springfield include:
*Discounted workshops.
*Special discounts and invites for members-only events.
*Members-only discounts on private lessons with Anne and Andy Walls!
Swing Springfield Monthly Workshop AND Dance
Sunday, January 22, 2017
4 pm West Coast Swing workshop
$5 members
$10 for non-members
You must have attended at least one 6 week west coast swing series to attend the Swing Springfield workshops or be familiar with 6 and 8 count west coast swing basics. These workshops will be taught by either Anne or Andy Walls, nationally recognized as the most accomplished dance competitors and dance teachers in our area. As professional members of the World Swing Dance Council, we teach to the standards maintained by this organization. |
 Thriller on C-Street 2016 |
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Thriller on C-Street 2016 SPONSORS:
ATC - Associated Theatrical Contractors | 92.9 The Beat
Commercial Street CID | Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realtors - Mike Brown
Branson Frontier Adventures | Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar
Q'Enoteca | Said Yes Films, official videographer
Lance Sitton Photography, official photographer | Commercial Club of Springfield MO
Historic Firehouse No 2 | Cafe Cusco
Chabom Tea+Spices | Ms. Gilmore's Vintage Suitcase and Tea Room
Andy's B's Restaurant and Entertainment | Debby Young Photography
Weiser Tent | Southern Missouri Container
Be sure to support our sponsors! It is only with their help, that Thriller on C-Street comes to life! |
Learn to dance THRILLER!
Sunday, January 22, 2017
2 pm - 3 pm
$10 or FREE to C-Street Zombie Corps Members
Lifetime Zombie Corps Membership $65
You must be a member of the C-Street Zombie Corps to dance in the any of the flash mobs or in the street performance on October 28, 2017.
If you would like to be a SPONSOR
If you are interested in being a sponsor for this unique event, please contact Anne or Andy Walls at 417 869-6789 or email dance@dancewithme.us. We have business sponsorships starting at $100! |
Zombie Corps Members & Captains
If you are interested in joining the Zombie Corps, the cost is $65 per person and it is a lifetime membership. Benefits include Zombie Corps t-shirt, and eligibility to dance in other performances throughout the year, plus free Thriller classes.
If you want to become a Zombie Captain, (Captains dance on the front row of our performances and help lead the choreography), you must audition solo at one of our practices. You must attend at least 5 Thriller classes each year prior to performance to keep your Zombie Captain status (performances don't count towards this requirement).
If you have questions, please reply to this email or call us at 417 869-6789. |
If you would like to add your event to our newsletter, please reply with all details. |
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball with the Belairs
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Savoy Ballroom | 224 E. Commercial St.
7pm-8pm Dinner/Cocktail Hour
8pm-1am Ring in the New Year with Style!!
COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING
Tickets on sale NOW! Purchase by calling 417 869-6789 or 417 865-2255.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Tickets must be purchased by 12/24
$43 per person or
$430 for reserved table for 10, includes 20 drink tickets! (limited number of tables available)
Add $27 per person for dinner option
Dinner provided by Touch Restaurant
Mini chicken Cordon Bleu
Smoked brisket
Baked potato bar
Mixed vegetables
Garbage Salad
Mini muffins in three flavors, blueberry, corn, M&M
Dessert
After December 25: $50 per person
At the Door: $55 (if not sold out)
Dinner option NOT available after December 25
$50/$43 Ticket includes:
Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts 8pm-10pm
Cash Bar | Tea and Coffee
Party Favors
Champagne Toast
BALLOON Drop with over 2000 balloons
loaded with over $1000 in CASH and prizes
($43 ticket does NOT include dinner)
The BELAIRS live
plus DJ’ed Music and DANCING
50/50 Drawing to benefit The American Cancer Society
Portrait PHOTOGRAPHER
CREATIVE Cocktail (masks optional, costumes welcome, have fun with it!)
Complimentary Valet Parking
For TICKETS or more information: www.DanceWithMe.us
417 865-2255 | 417 869-6789 |
We are always adding new classes, so if you don't see something you want to take, check back! |
THRILLER
Class schedule above under Thriller on C-Street NEWS!
$10 or FREE to C-Street Zombie Corps Members
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TWO STEP
TWS102 - Beginning Two Step with Andrew Walls
Date: Wed 1/4/2017 - 2/8/2017
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:25 pm
Price: $65 - early bird discount: $52 if registered by 12/28
Learn fun and easy patterns for two-step, along with leading and following technique and dance concepts that will improve your dancing. This class will focus on introducing both leaders and followers to turn and spotting technique needed for patterns involving spins. Great for new dancers and experienced dancers alike to not only improve their two-stepping, but their spins for this and other dances.
WEST COAST SWING
WCS102 - Beginning West Coast Swing with Andrew Walls
Date: Thu 1/5/2017 - 2/9/2017
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm
Price: $65 - early bird discount: $52 if registered by 12/29
Smooth and stylish, West Coast Swing is danced to blues, R&B, funk, pop, and even country music, making it not only the most popular style of social dance across the nation, but the fastest growing. Learn West Coast Swing from two of the best and most accomplished swing dancers and teachers in the midwest, Anne and Andy Walls.
WCS102 introduces the footwork, timing, and lead/follow technique of the basic eight-count west coast swing patterns. The patterns we'll teach and use in this class are to develop good skills in distinguishing between 6 and 8 count patterns, which is an important fundamental skill for any west coast swing dancer, all while exploring variations popular on social dance floors around the world.
WCS102 has no pre-requisite dance knowledge or skill level and as a foundational class, it covers beginner to intermediate knowledge in west coast swing. We offer three separate foundation classes for west coast swing (WCS101, 102, and 103) and they may be taken in any order as they all cover foundational elements of west coast swing dancing and are all appropriate for beginning dancers to experienced dancers, but all three classes are required before any intermediate classes should be taken.
Because of the nature of the 100 level west coast swing classes, dancers of all levels are encouraged to not only take all the foundation classes, but we also encourage repeat attendance of the classes as each time you will gain more understanding and skill in the fundamentals of west coast swing, plus the patterns we cover in any single class will vary each time you take the class as our goal is to teach the fundamental elements of the dance, which are accomplished through a variety of patterns.
WEST COAST SWING
WCS201 - Intermediate West Coast Swing with Andrew Walls
Date: Thu 1/5/2017 - 2/9/2017
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:25 pm
Price: $65 - early bird discount: $52 if registered by 12/29
This class series will build on basic techniques of west coast swing and introduce the concept of scrolling patterns, plus we'll work on pivot technique to improve both leader's and follower's ability to execute spins within patterns.
A great chance to hone your ability to lead and follow west coast swing plus look at concepts that build beyond your basics! This class requires the completion of WCS101, WCS102, and WCS103. Evaluation can be scheduled to determine eligibility.
EAST COAST SWING
ECS112 - East Coast Swing with Matt Whitford
Date: Mon 1/9/2017 - 2/13/2017
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm
Price: $65 - early bird discount: $52 if registered by 1/2
East Coast Swing is an intuitive and easy to learn, fast dance, danced usually to big band or contemporary music that 'swings.' This class will focus on Single-Time rhythm and 6-count patterns that make up the core of Single-Time East Coast Swing, AKA the Jitterbug.
This class is a basic class, perfect for beginning dancers, but will build to different patterns than those covered in ECS111.
We'll focus on building a strong swing foundation that will help you with learning charleston and lindy hop in later classes. No partner or previous dance experience necessary!
EAST COAST SWING
ECS121 - Beginning LIndy Hop with Matt Whitford
Date: Mon 1/9/2017 - 2/13/2017
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:25 pm
Price: $65 - early bird discount: $52 if registered by 1/2
Basic Lindy Hop patterns and moves. Learn to change rhythms from the basic single-time "boogie walk" to a triple-time rhythm, plus change from 6 to 8 count basic patterns. Will show you how to integrate lindy moves like the lindy circle and basic throwout with basic jitterbug repertoire. Plus learn to differentiate between basic rock steps, and lindy swivels. Great companion class to ECS120, though ECS120 is not a requirement for this class. This is the modern incarnation of the historic lindy hop invented at the historic Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, NY, the namesake of the facility these classes will be taught!
Cost is only $65 per person for all 6 weeks of any of our series. Plus, if you register at least one week in advance, you'll save 20% and only pay $52!!
All Classes: No partner required, singles, couples and LGBT friendly! |
Tips for making New Year's Resolutions you're more likely to keep.
By Lylah Alphonse | Managing Editor, US News Dec. 30, 2013
The New Year is all about making resolutions. But while 45 percent of Americans say they usually make them, just 8 percent of Americans manage to keep them, according to recent data from University of Scranton researchers and the Journal of Clinical Psychology. Losing weight, getting organized, spending less and saving more are the top promises we make (and break) at the end of each year. Here are five tips for making New Year's Resolutions that you're more likely to keep.
Set achievable goals. Losing 25 pounds may not be within your control, but opting to eat more healthily can be. Getting a promotion may be up to your boss, but learning more transferable skills is something you can vow to do yourself. "Be real when you make a resolution," suggests Elisa Zied, a registered dietician and the author "Younger Next Week." Rather than commit to running a marathon, "Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active. If you treat your goals like set appointments, you're more likely to achieve them."
Reach out to others. Let your closest friends and family members in on your goals; they'll help hold you accountable, provide support when you feel your willpower starting to slip and serve as a sounding board when you need to figure out a problem. "Having a support network is crucial in achieving your goals," says Luke Landes of Consumerism Commentary.
Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. Yes, you read that correctly -- it's a twist on the Golden Rule, and something we tend to forget to do. "Consider resolving to treat yourself with just as much love and respect as you do your closest friends and relatives," Dr. Yoni Freedhoff writes at U.S. News & World Report. "Anytime you catch yourself beating up on your own normal human imperfections ... consider how you might counsel your loved ones were they in the exact same situation. Because you deserve to love and respect yourself too; no doubt, doing so will confer onto you tremendous health and life benefits."
Find ways to feel happier. Thousands of studies have shown that having an attitude of gratitude can make for positive change in your life. "Gratitude isn't passive reflection. It's active," says David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University in Boston. "And it's not about the past. It's there to help direct our behavior in the future." At the very least, it can make you feel happier -- and there are real physical and emotional benefits to being more upbeat. "You're 50 percent less likely to have a heart attack, you get sick less often, and you can be a lot more productive at work," points out Nataly Kogan, founder and chief happiness officer at Happier.com, where community members chronicle their daily happy moments, no matter how small. With a little practice, feeling happy can become a habit (check out Kogan's 21-day Happier Courses for inspiration). And happiness is contagious. "If you're happier," Kogan says, "You'll make the people around you happier, too."
Forget resolutions; pick a theme instead. Tired of making the same resolutions year after year? Instead of focusing on "lose 10 pounds" or "hit the gym more often," pick a theme like "activity," "movement" or "fitness" and strive toward that instead. "The theme should be a word that resonates with you and embodies something that has been missing from your daily life," advises Melinda Johnson, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Instead of defining specific behaviors that you want to do, you simply keep your theme in mind and allow your days to unfold from there." |
(See Schedule Changes at beginning of newsletter for events that might affect this dance.)
Thursdays
Swing Springfield Open Dancing ~No dance on December 29
Swing Springfield is a Swing Dance Club started in 2005 to create and help grow the swing dance community in Springfield. Come join us for an awesome night of dancing with the longest running weekly swing dance in Springfield! While music will mostly be for swing dancing, we'll play other selections through the night, plus your favorite requests!
Doors open at 8:30 pm, ending at 11 pm.
Only $5!
Free if you are currently enrolled in a 6 week series, taking private lessons at Dance With Me or are a current member of Swing Springfield - Swing Dance Club! |
“For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.”
~T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets |
Dance With Me | Savoy
417 869-6789 or 417 865-2255
Email: Dance@DanceWithMe.us | www.DanceWithMe.us |
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