Michelle's Midweek News (5/25/16) + WCS Wednesday San Mateo
Subject: Michelle's Midweek News (5/25/16) + WCS Wednesday San Mateo From: Michelle Kinkaid
Michelle's Midweek News (5/25/16) + WCS Wednesday San Mateo
It's Wednesday ... and time for B Street Boogie! For the sports fans out there ... the games will be on the bar TV and projected onto the back wall so you won't miss the action!
B-Street Boogie Wednesday ... Remembering Memorial Day tonight! *** Free to all Military Personnel; any branch, any service *** 7-11pm; Lessons & Dancing, San Mateo
Memorial Day is Monday, May 30 Many thanks to all our military service personnel!
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CURRENT NEWS *********************** -B Street Boogie West Coast Swing Wednesdays Come join us for the mid-week dancing fun every Wednesday! Web: http://www.michelledance.com/wednesday.html
-WCS Group Series Classes in SF (Tuesday) and Mtn View (Thursday) Current 5-week series continues this week ... drop in OK Web: http://www.michelledance.com/classes.html
-FreZno Dance Classic, Fresno ... Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29 Steve Zener and team present a unique and totally fun Swing and Country event. Dance Workshops, Complete UCWDC Country and WSDC West Coast Swing contests, open dancing, parties and lots of fun! Web: http://freznodanceclassic.weebly.com/
-Casa de Fruta Reunion Dance Party & Joe Zanger Memorial ... Sunday, June 5 12pm-6pm; Gate 6 ,,, Dancing, Picnic, Reunion, Friends & Fun! CW2 Lesson by Glenn & Sue Cravalho Line dance by Michael Barr & Michele Burton
FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=joe%20zanger%20memorial%20reunion%20dance
-Friday, June 10 - Cubberley Pavilion Friday Night Dance, Palo Alto
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Michelle teaches the Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson. Lessons @ 8pm - Beginner w/Samy & Intermediate w/Michelle Dancing 9pm-12midnight ... Ballroom Dancing - DJ, Ballroom music mix Location: 4000 Middlefield Rd (at Montrose, 1 block from San Antonio Rd.) Web: http://www.cubberleyballroom.com/calendar/
-Sunday, June 12 Annual Memorial, Tribute & Remembrance Dance in San Mateo Lesson: West Coast Swing Variation Plus Jack & Jill Contest with 1st place winners receiving Mountain Magic 2016 Dance Convention tickets Web: http://www.michelledance.com/dances.html Location: Peninsula Italian American Social Club, 100 North B Street, San Mateo, CA.
-Sunday, June 19 - Sundance Saloon, SF, 550 Barneveld Avenue Michelle teaches the West Coast Swing lessons. Maximum 8 couples per class. Lessons @ 5:15pm Intermediate WCS & 6:15pm Advanced WCS Advance registration required: http://sundance-kcmay.bpt.me/ Mini-Private Lessons on this day also available by arrangement
-Our SEA MAGIC DANCE CRUISE is available to book! 12-day Bri sh Isles Cruise , July 31-August 12, 2016 Aboard the beau ful 5-star Caribbean Princess. Round-trip London (Southampton), England
-Spring Sea Magic Caribbean Cruise Report: We have just returned from having a fabulous time on our adventure. So many exciting experiences and fun times with our wonderful group. Photos posted to website at http://www.michelledance.com/Cruise%20Photos.html Come and join us for our Summer Sea Magic Dance Cruise to the British Isles.
-Sad to report that we lost two from our dance family this month ... Jesse Casteneda (hustle) and Frank Carricato (the floor guy). They both always had a gigan c smile and brightened the room. Heaven has two more angels. May is just not a good month for me.
-Remembering my husband, Robert ... Last week would have been our 26th Anniversary and this coming week marks six years since Robert went to heaven. Miss him always! xoxo
***LIKE us on Facebook*** -> B Street Boogie West Coast Swing -> Train Magic on the Reno Fun Train -> Sea Magic Dance Cruise -> Mountain Magic Dance Conven on in Lake Tahoe
SPECIAL EVENTS: http://www.michelledance.com /events.html ************************ -Memorial, Tribute & Remembrance Dance Join us in paying tribute and remembering Robert Kinkaid, John Duffy, Raul Ante and all those who have passed that have contributed to West Coast Swing dancing in the SF Bay Area. Dance lesson, Dancing plus Jack & Jill Finals Contest. 6pm-6:45pm ... Dance Lesson: West Coast Swing Variation 6:45pm-10pm ... Dancing plus Jack & Jill Contest; winners received Mountain Magic Dance Convention tickets Website: http://www.michelledance.com/1-AD-DuffyMemAd-HalfPg-2016.jpg
-Sea Magic Dance Cruise 2016 ... British Isles ... booking now! July 31-August 12, 2016 Sailing aboard Caribbean Princess 12-Day cruise round-trip from Southamp on, England visi ng the ports of Guernsey, Channel Islands; Cork, Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland; Kirkwall, Scotland; Invergorden, Scotland; Edinburgh, Scotland; Paris (Le Havre), France. Web: http://www.michelledance.com/events.html
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-Mountain Magic Dance Convention - South Lake Tahoe; November 3-6, 2016 West Coast Swing, Hustle, Nightclub Two Step and Country Two Step Event. Workshops, Competitions, Dancing and lots of fun in a very friendly atmosphere. Web: http://www.michelledance.com/mmm.html
REGULAR CALENDAR NEWS ************************************** -WEST COAST SWING GROUP CLASSES w/Michelle Tuesday in SF & Thursday in Mountain View Current 5-week class series began May 3 in SF and May 5 in Mtn View. Drop-in welcome. Next 4-week class series begins June 7 in SF and June 9 in Mtn View. Drop-in welcome. No partner needed; singles, couples and all ages welcome. [see below for details] Note for 2016: In response to the popularity of our recent focus on "Dancing with the Music" and "Improvisation", we will again be including these items in the classes. Think of your song suggestions and send to Michelle or bring to class.
-B STREET BOOGIE West Coast Swing Wednesday - Every Wednesday in San Mateo; 7-11pm Group Classes (beginner through Advanced) 7pm-8:30pm and Open Dancing 8:30pm-11pm. DJ music mix. Singles and Couples. Full Bar available.
-Private Lessons w/Michelle - by arrangement. Saturday at Dance Vita in San Mateo (near Belmont) Wednesday afternoon in San Mateo at PIASC San Francisco by arrangement. Other days,locations and conventions available by appointment.
-Dance Gift Certificates ... The gift of dance is a wonderful gift idea! Gift certificates are available for dances, group classes, private lessons, events and instructional DVDs. Consider giving the gift of dance and share the joy of dancing all year long! Contact Michelle for more information and for gift certificates. You can also give registration to a special event such as Train Magic. (and for yourself too!)
"B" STREET BOOGIE - West Coast Swing Wednesdays ******************************************************************* Come and join us for some midweek dance fun ... great floor, fun atmosphere and wide variety of music.
B STREET BOOGIE ... a weekly Wednesday West Coast Swing Dance Night [formerly Beardsleys] Two classes are taught in each session; different material each week. No partner needed; Singles, Couples and all ages welcome. Full bar available.
WCS CLASSES (two class levels per session) Session #1: 7:00pm-7:45pm ... Level 1 (Beginner) & Level 3 (Intermediate) Session #2: 7:45pm-8:30pm ... Level 2 (Adv Beginner) & Level 4 (Advanced)
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DANCING 8:30pm-11pm ... Open Dancing to DJ, Michelle Kinkaid or Guest DJ playing a music mix: a variety of west coast swing with some nightclub two step, country, two step, hustle, cha cha, salsa, waltz, & other popular favorites. (requests accepted & encouraged)
Admission: $12 Lessons & Dancing / $7 Dance Only (Cash price; payable at the door)
Location: Peninsula Italian American Social Club - 100 North "B" Street, San Mateo, CA 94401 Website: http://www.michelledance.com/wednesday.html
MUSIC REQUEST BOARD Available every week ... we encourage you to let us know what songs you would like to dance to ... so write them on the "Request Board" early or send an email ahead. Par cipate in the selec on of songs that are played each week.
BONUS WEDNESDAY Bonus Wednesday is a special night where in addi on to our regular WCS classes (7pm-8:30pm) we offer an addi onal class from 8:30pm-8:50pm in another dance. The bonus dances have been Nightclub Two Step, Country Two Step, Cha Cha, Salsa, Hustle, Waltz, and some specialty dances like Cowboy Cha Cha, Chinese Ji erbug and West Coast Swing Cuts. We typically play several of these songs during the evening dance every week so everyone can prac ce the steps that are taught and enjoy these fun dances. Keep watching for our next "Bonus Wednesday"!
Come on out and join the mid-week fun!
GROUP CLASSES - West Coast Swing [ongoing since 1987 ... celebrating 29 years in 2016!] ************************ Group classes present new material each week plus review the previous material. They are a great way to practice and build your skills throughout the series. Register at the door in each class location. No partner needed; singles, couples and all ages welcome. [see below for details] Note for 2016: In response to the popularity of our recent focus on "Dancing with the Music" and "Improvisation", we will again be including these items in the classes. Think of your song suggestions and send to Michelle or bring to class. Web: http://www.michelledance.com/classes.html
TUESDAY ... May 3,10,17,24,31 (5-week series; drop-in ok) TUESDAY ... June 7,14,21,28 (4-week series; drop-in ok) WCS Class in San Francisco w/Michelle ... or Guest Location: Monte Cristo Club, 136 Missouri St. (between Mariposa & 17th St), SF 7:30pm - Intermediate level [must know basics] 8:30pm - Advanced level [must be proficient at the intermediate level]
THURSDAY ... May 5,12,19,26, June 2 (5-week series; drop-in ok) THURSDAY ... June 9,16,23,30 (4-week series; drop-in ok) WCS Class in Mountain View w/Michelle (Basics Plus w/Russell, Dave or Guest) Location: New Century Dance*, 215 Moffett Blvd., Mtn View (studio entrance around back of building on Santa Rosa St.) 7:45pm - Basics Plus level [no experience required] 7:45pm - Intermediate level [must know basics] 8:45pm - Advanced level [must be proficient at the intermediate level]
*NOTE: Mountain View Class Location New Century Dance Studio, 215 Moffet Blvd., Mtn View Dance Studio is in back of the City of Flower shop with the actual studio entrance at the back of the building on Santa Rosa Ave.
MONTHLY SWING DANCE (second Sunday of the month ... ongoing since 1989) ********************************** 28th Annual Memorial, Tribute and Remembrance Dance paying tribute to those who have passed that have contributed to West Coast Swing dancing in the SF Bay Area
Sunday, June 12, 2016 ... our 28th Annual Memorial, Tribute and Remembrance Dance 6-10pm ... Evening Dance Party w/Dance Lesson PLUS Jack & Jill Contest Lesson: West Coast Swing Variation Plus Jack & Jill Contest with 1st place winners receiving Mountain Magic 2016 Dance Convention tickets
Cost: $12 (Cash price; payable at the door) Location: Peninsula Italian American Social Club, 100 North B Street, San Mateo, CA. Web: http://www.michelledance.com/dances.html
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DJ : Michelle Kinkaid or Guest Playing a variety of west coast swing tunes with some nightclub two step, country two step, hustle, cha cha, salsa, waltz, & other popular favorites (requests accepted & encouraged)
Our monthly dances includes a dance lesson, snacks and lots of fun in a very friendly atmosphere. Come out and join us for an evening of fun & dancing. No partner needed, Singles, Couples and all ages welcome. We show a variety of photos and video on the wall including our "Magic" events.
~History Note~ Our last dance at the Imperial Dance Club in REDWOOD CITY was May 11, 2014. After 25 years at the Imperial Dance Club, we said goodbye to this location. The space has been leased to a company that, sadly, will not be using it as a dance studio. Our new monthly dance location as of July 2014 is the Peninsula Italian American Social Club in San Mateo (same location as our Wednesday dance).
INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs: http://www.michelledance.com/videos.html ******************************* There are a total of 10 Instructional DVD titles; 8 West Coast Swing, 1 Night Club Two Step and 1 Hustle. A full description of material on each DVD is listed on the website.
DVD TITLES: -WCS-1 WCS Beginning/Intermediate -WCS-2 WCS Technique & Styling (currently out of stock) -WCS-3 WCS Syncopations & Styling (Int) (currently out of stock) -WCS-4 WCS Advanced -WCS-5 WCS Popular Variations 1 (Int) -WCS-6 WCS Popular Variations 2 (Int) -WCS-7 WCS “Fun” Int/Adv Variations -WCS-8 WCS “Outside The Box” (Int/Adv) -NC2-1 Night Club Two Step (Beg/Int) -HUS-1 Hustle (Beg/Int)
Pricing & Policy (in US Dollars) Only $34 each for 1 or 2 items, $30 each for 3 or more items plus shipping and handling of $4 for the first item and $2 for each additional item for USA locations. (other countries at additional cost) California residents add (9.5%) Sales tax* ****************************************************
Please visit my website for details on all of the above @ http://www.michelledance.com/ See you out on the dance floor!
Happy Dancing, Michelle -- Michelle Kinkaid Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.michelledance.com Tel/Fax: 415-585-6282 Group Classes, Workshops, Dances, Instructional DVDs and Special Events. MEMORIAL, TRIBUTE & REMEMBRANCE Dance; June 12, 2016 SEA MAGIC Dance Cruise; British Isles July 31 - August 12 MOUNTAIN MAGIC Dance Convention; Nov 3-6
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********************************************************************************************** In loving memory of my wonderful husband, Robert Kinkaid! My Partner and the co-director of our Monthly Dance and all our Events. Robert's Memorial Website @ http://www.michelledance.com/Robert.html
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~AND~ Remembering our little boy dog, Rascal He always loved to go to the dances and just about everywhere. I miss having him with me pretty much all the time for almost 17 years. He is up there at the Rainbow Bridge with Robert playing together like they used to. Rascal’s Memorial Website @ http://www.michelledance.com/Rascal.html
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