BULLETIN  BOARD
Last Updated  - May 1, 2008
FUNSTUFF
CLUB INFO:
President - Jim Commerford, 314.650.4396
Mail Address - WCSDC, PO Box 1617, Manchester, MO, 63011
Location - West St. Louis County, approx. 15 miles from the Arch.
Weekly Dance held at - Concord Farmers Club Hall.
Monthly Dance held at - Kirkwood Community Center, Kirkwood
Rollin' on the River at - Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet,
    Maryland Hgts.
Membership - Mary Ann Pfeiffer,
Photographer - James Martinez - south.beacher@yahoo.com
Club HotLine - 314.991.6130



WORKSHOPS
Workshops are scheduled on selected Saturday mornings at the
Kirkwood Community Center, 10 am - 12 noon.  Most of the workshops are
normally held during the winter months.
Workshops are FREE to West County members,
Sister Clubs: $3.00,  Guests: $5.00
See 'UPCOMING EVENTS' for Schedule.


MONTHLY DANCE:
The West County Swing Dance Club "Monthly Dance", is held at the
Kirkwood Community Center on Geyer Rd. In Kirkwood.
Absolutely NO POWDER or DANCE WAX on dance floor.
BYOB.  Soda & Bottled Water for sale.     
West County Members $4.00, Guests $6.00.

7:00 -   7:30 pm - Workshop
7:30 - 11:00 pm - General Dancing

See 'UPCOMING EVENTS' for Schedule
For Directions and Maps, go to 'Maps' page.
WCSDC, PO Box 1617, Manchester, MO 63011 -  314.991.6130
Evolution of Dance
FRUITCAKE LADY
TEQUILA
Dancing with the Stars by
Norman Borine
DANCING WITH THE STARS
NEXT MONTHLY DANCE
Saturday
May 17, 2008
Kirkwood Community Center
7:00 Workshop
7:30 Dancing
Deejay - John McIntosh
BYOB
The West County Swing Dance Club,
St. Louis, Missouri . . .
. . . Is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation
and promotion of Imperial Swing Dancing serving the Metro,
St. Louis, Missouri area.  
. . . Imperial Swing Dancing was first developed at a local St.
Louis nightclub called 'Club Imperial' and has been said to be
a refined version of the Jitterbug.  It evolved into a combination
of East Coast steps with West Coast swing moves danced in
the slot that includes wraps and spins.  
  Midwest Swing Dance Federation
                 Picnic/Dance
                 May 4, 2008

If you were at the picnic then you know how much fun was had
and what a success it was. If you didn't come then you truly
missed a fun Sunday afternoon. The weather was fantastic
and so was the food! No one should have left there hungry.
You'll want to check out the picture page for pics of the event.
And congratulations to WCSDC member Joyce Stukenberg
who won a cruise for 2 on the January 2009 ABA Dance
Cruise!!
American Cancer Society
Relay for Life - West County
June 6 & 7, 2008 7PM - 7AM
Parkway Central High School
Chesterfield, MO

To participate contact Donna or Susan at dpoly@charter.net
Check it out!!
Rollin' on the River tickets
can now be purchased
on-line. Just click the  Rollin'
on the River button in the
top right corner of this page.
          DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD IS?

We are asking that you have your membership card ready as you come in the door at
the dances - both Concord and Kirkwood. If you have lost your card please stop by
the membership table and pick up a replacement card.   
Have a comment  about  the lessons at Concord? We are asking for your feedback
regarding the lessons at Concord. Just complete a brief questionnaire after you have taken a
class on Tuesday evening. Our goal is to make your class time productive and enjoyable. We
welcome all comments.
                -- DANCE FLOOR ETIQUETTE REMINDER --

The dance floor at Concord gets a bit crowded but by remembering
just 4 things we can dance a little easier...

  1. Dance in slot. The floor at Concord is wood so the slot goes the same direction as the
    floor boards. Not sure what slot is? Ask any of the instructors or board members and
    they will explain.
  2. Occupy space on the dance floor only when dancing. We all love to talk to fellow
    dancers but please move off the dance floor to have your conversation.
  3. Go around the edge of the floor when trying to reach the other side. Lately
    we've noticed some people cutting through the center of the floor during a song to get to
    the other side. Please be courteous to the other dancers.
  4. Place your drinks on the tables, not the floor! It's crowded and drinks sitting on the
    floor or the step are easily knocked over. Dance shoes have suede bottoms and once
    they are wet it makes it difficult to dance and easy to twist an ankle.
WEEKLY LESSONS:
The West County Swing Dance Club meets every Tuesday night at Concord
Farmers Club Hall at 10140 Concord School Rd, 63128. (See 'Maps' Page) for
lessons and dancing.   Lessons are taught 'week to week' and you do NOT have
to wait until the 1st of the month to start a dance class.  Cost for admission on
Tuesday nights at Concord is $3.00 for everyone.  Lessons are optional:  
Members pay $3.00 for lessons and
Non-Members pay $5.00 for lessons.  You do not have to be a member.

6:30 pm - Doors Open.
6:30 -   7:00 pm - General Dancing.  
7:00 -   8:00 pm - Dance Lessons.  
8:00 - 10:30 pm - General Dancing.

Five (5) levels of dance lessons available every Tuesday night.
You do not need a partner.
Please DO NOT put any powder on dance floor.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change due to Illness, Substitution, Etc.

MAY
Swing I . . . . . .
Swing II  . . . . .
Swing III . . . . .
Intermediate .
Advanced  . . .
Janet Isom & Chuck Kamprad
Sharon Sandvoss & Ron Ward
Jeanne Venturelli & Paul Russell
Gail Planner & Bill Breithaupt
Sherry Martin & Brad Silk
UPCOMING EVENTS:        Club Hotline: 314.991.6130
Lessons & Dancing every Tuesday night at Concord Farmers Club Hall.
.
Sat, May 10      - Workshop - Kirkwood Community Center, Room 300
Sat, May 17     - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Sat, May
24      - Workshop - Kirkwood Community Center, Room 300
Sat, Jun 7        - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Sat, Jul 12       - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Sat, Aug 2        - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Aug 28 - Sept 1 - WCSDC & the ABA host Rollin' on the River, Westport Sheraton Lakeside Chalet
Sat, Oct 4        - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Sat, Nov 8       - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Fri, Dec 12      - WCSDC Monthly Dance, Kirkwood Community Center
Can you dance like a 1st Grader?