Join us for this very special Valentines Day weekend when we feature nationally famed dance star, Mike Topel, from Austin, Texas, for a weekend of Cha Cha and West Coast Swing workshops and dancing!
About Mike Topel
Mike Topel is well-known in the world of the United Country Western Dance Council (UCWDC) and a star in the National Association of Swing Dance Events (NASDE) and World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) swing circuits. He judges at just about every event, and is the chief judge for several Midwestern dance events. You can see more information about Mike Topel at his website: http://miketopel.com
Video of Mike Topel and Julie Epplett
West Coast Swing
Video of Mike Topel West Coast Swing
Dancing with two followers
Weekend Schedule
Cha Cha Friday February 13th
at Knights of Columbus Hall, 5976 E. Taft Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212
7:00 PM
Doors Open (open dance practice)
7:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Beginner / Intermediate Cha Cha with Mike Topel
Basic groundwork for really good Cha Cha
8:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Intermediate / Advanced Cha Cha with Mike Topel
It's not just hips... Hot Cha Cha arm and body work!
9:00 PM
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1:00 AM
Open dancing, featuring a mix of SWING, BALLROOM, and LATIN music.
Including a dance performance by Mike Topel$8 admission / Pay at the door (includes all Cha Cha workshops + dance) Friday dance sponsored by Dance Lovers of CNY: www.danceloverscny.com
| West Coast Saturday February 14th | |||||
| at Syracuse Ukrainian Home, 1317 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY | |||||
| 2:00 PM | - | 3:00 PM | Nineteen ways to Sugar Push
West Coast Swing Basic level | ||
| 3:15 PM | - | 4:15 PM | Cuddles and Close Connections
West Coast Swing Intermediate level | ||
| 4:30 PM | - | 5:30 PM | Sweet Feet Syncopations
West Coast Swing Intermediate level | ||
| 5:30 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
Dinner Break | ||
| 8:00 PM | - | 9:00 PM | Hot Tucks and Brushes
Tucks, and other ways to brush up against your partner. Intermediate / Advanced Level | ||
| 9:15 PM | - | 2:00 AM | Valentine's Day Dance with SSDS DJ's
Wear Pink, White, or Red! | ||
| Dance only admission: $10 / Pay at the door | |||||
| West Coast Sunday February 15th | |||||
| at Syracuse Ukrainian Home, 1317 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY | |||||
| 1:00 PM | - | 2:00 PM | Timing and Musicality
How to best predict and hit a break in the music? West Coast Swing Intermediate/Advanced level | ||
| 2:15 PM | - | 3:15 PM | Athleticism in and advanced routine
Acrobatic moves you can use to "wow" them on the dance floor West Coast Swing Advanced level | ||
Pricing
| Friday Only | Standard | |
| All Cha Cha workshops + dance (Pay one price at the door) |
$8.00 | |
| Saturday + Sunday Packages | ||
| West Coast Swing (Sat & Sun) inclusive pass (Includes Sat Evening Dance admission) |
$85.00 | |
| Saturday + Sunday À la carte | ||
| Individual West Coast Workshops (each) | $16.00 | |
| Sat Evening Dance (Pay at the door) | $10.00 | |
Workshop Registration
Register at the door
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print out and complete our workshop registration form and make checks Payable to: Syracuse Swing Dance Society.
Send to Maria Cirino, 98 Sherwood Lane, N. Syracuse , NY 13212
Private lessons are first come, first served – with preference given to those who purchase a weekend pass. Please call Deborah at 315-635-8858 or email rphdancer@aol.com to request a private lesson
For More Information
View our printable flyer with more information