Raw Connection Newsletter - 25th November 2009

Things happening at Raw Connection...

Raw Connection West Coast Swing Routine

Next week, Raw Connection will be teaching its first public routine to the hit song “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas. Aimed at dancers who have done around 10 casual classes or a Beginner 101 course, this routine will focus on fun patterns incorporating styling and rhythm variations, cool transitions and lots of team work.

A routine is a great way to learn new moves, improve your freestyle dancing and get to know and bond with fellow dancers in the group. There may also be the possibility of performing at the Nuroc Teams Competition in Sydney at the end of January 2010 if the routine is ready.

Where:
Dance HQ – 4/16 Pinter Dr, Southport
When:
Sundays 5:00pm – 7:00pm. 6, 13, 20 December 2009 and 3, 10, 17 January 2010
Cost:
$130 per person required by 26th November 2009

Final booking are due this Thursday so you can either pay by cash at class on Thursday night or by direct debit into the Raw Connection CBA account BSB 064471 A/C 10361131. Please use your name as the transfer reference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept payment via credit card.

 

Christmas Holiday Dates

Our last class for 2009 will be on Thursday the 17th December, on that night we will have extended social dancing till 11.00pm.  Raw Connection classes will restart on Thursday the 7th January 2010 at Greenslopes Bowls Club.

 

Patterns & Styling Workshop 3

We had an overwhelming response to our last Patterns & Stying workshop at the beginning of October with over 40 people attending.  It’s fantastic to see so many dancers progressing quickly and implementing the new technique and moves into their freestyle.

Our next patterns and styling workshop will be early next year. The workshop will focus on pattern extensions, styling and musicality throughout your West Coast Swing dancing.
Air Conditioned Venue and No Partner Required.

Where:
Mt Gravatt Bowls Club
1873 Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt 
When:
Saturday 20 February 2010
3.00pm – 5.00pm
Cost:
$30 or $25 if paid before 18 February 2010


Next Beginner WCS 101 Course

The next beginner 101 Course will be held throughout February and March next year. This four week course covers the fundamental techniques you need to know about WCS as well as the basic patterns that form the foundation of the dance. With a focus on getting you confident and comfortable on the dance floor, this course is a must for anyone keen to accelerate their WCS dancing.

No Partner Required.
Where:
Dance HQ – 4/16 Pinter Drive, Southport
When:
Saturdays 4.00pm – 6.00pm.  27 February and 6, 13, 21 March 2010
Cost:
$120 or $100 if paid on or before 25 February 2010


Interstate Workshops

This weekend, the one and only ''Swing Daddy'' Mario Robau Jr will be in Sydney to share his vast knowledge and experience of West Coast Swing dancing with us. Swing Dance Down Under are presenting a series of workshops and competitions with Mario and his dance partner, Samantha Buckwalter from 27 – 29 November 2009.

Last weekend Holly & I attended Mario’s Teachers Intensive and we were blown away with the amount of quality information we were given. The content and explanation of Mario’s teaching is amazing, Mario’s personality is infectious, and his dancing and musicality is awesome to watch. If you want to get more out of your WCS, don’t miss out on this coming weekend. A group of 6 of us from Raw Connection are going so come and chat if you are interested.

For more information on the weekend or to register online, check out the Swing Dance Downunder website at www.swingdancedownunder.org.

In January 2010, Nuroc Dance Company in Sydney are bringing out to Australia the number one West Coast Swing couple, Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann!

Jordan & Tatiana have been a successful partnership for nine years. They are 11-Time US Open Champions, 6-time NASDE Champions and Multi-Grand National Champions. These guys will be teaching a series of workshops, including a WCS routine, from Wednesday, 20 January to Wednesday 27 January 2010 and will be performing their latest competition routine at the Performance Show Night on Saturday, 23 January 2010. There will also be a number of competitions run throughout the week. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from and watch the best in action.

For more information and to book online, check out the Nuroc website at www.nuroc.com.au.

 

West Coast Swing Shoes

Raw Connection now has a full range of sizes of both men’s and women’s shoes suitable for WCS. Similar shoes normally retail for $170 in the stores but we are offering them for $100 a pair. Check out our website for more details.

Don’t forget to join us for a meal at the restaurant at 6:30pm before class every Thursday night.

See you soon,
Al and Holly