SSDS Presents a West Coast Swing Weekend
April 15 - 17, 2005
Syracuse Polish Home, 915 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
Saturday night WCS Jack n' Jill competition results:
1st - Richard Krywe & Cindy Overstreet
2nd - Dominick Coppa & Andrea DeSantis
3rd - Evan MacDonald & Rita Vine
Schedule | Prices & Registration | Privates | Flyers | Volunteers | Accomodations | Instructor | Syracuse Info
- Superb Instructor!
- 10 hours of Awesome workshops in West Coast Swing
- Dances with guest DJs Friday & Saturday nights with swing/hustle/latin/CW music & performance
- Open WCS Jack 'n Jill contest Saturday night
- Privates
available sold-out
- All ages welcome
- No partner needed
- Smoke Free environment
- Cash bar available during the dances
- For directions check out the flyer
Schedule
| Friday, April 15th |
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| 6:30-7pm | Registration |
| 7-8pm | #1 - Improvisation for West Coast Swing - Intermediate
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| 8:15-9:15pm | #2 - Improvisation for West Coast Swing - Intermediate, "The next level" |
| 9:15pm-1am | Dance w/guest DJ's |
| Saturday, April 16th |
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| 12:30-1pm | Registration (also between workshops) |
| 1:00-2:15pm | #3 - Novice West Coast Swing - recommended for all levels |
| 2:30-3:45pm | #4 - Dressing Up Your Basics - intermediate WCS |
| 4:00-5:15pm | #5 - Syncopations for Leaders & Followers - intermediate WCS |
| 8:00-9:15pm | #6 - The "I Want to Dance Like Mario" Class - intermediate/advanced WCS |
| 9:15pm-1am | Dance with guest DJs and Open WCS Jack 'n Jill contest |
| Sunday, April 17th |
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| 12:30-1pm | Registration (also between workshops) |
| 12:30-2:15pm | #7 - Judging Seminar |
| 2:30-3:45pm | #8 - Advanced West Coast Swing |
To take advantage of pre-registration prices, your check must be dated & postmarked by April 1st!
Prices (all in US dollars):
Full Weekend Package (includes all classes and both dances)
- pre-registration price = $80 (must be postmarked by 4/1) - Best deal, workshops only $8/hr & free dances!
- full price = $105 (after 4/1)
Price per workshop
- pre-registration = $13 (must be postmarked by 4/1)
- full price = $16 (after 4/1)
Dances
- All dances are included in the weekend pass, or the price is $10 per person at the door (sorry, no pre-registration for dances)
To register, please fill out the attached registration form, and mail it with a check payable to SSDS to: Maria Cirino, 98 Sherwood Lane, North Syracuse, NY 13212
SOLD-OUT. -- Private lessons are first come, first served - with preference given to those who purchase a weekend pass. There is a high demand for privates with Mario when he's in Syracuse, please call 315-461-0119 or email Maria at mariacirino@hotmail.com to secure your spot!
If you need flyers to be mailed to you, please give your snail mail address to Maria Cirino by email mariacirino@hotmail.com or phone (315) 461-0119. If you like to print them, files are available in Word and PDF formats. Your help in publicizing this event is greatly appreciated.
Flyer in Word format
Flyer in pdf (Acrobat) format
Volunteers are needed! Another extra savings if you work the door for a workshop or for a 45-min-shift at either dance. (We'll give you a refund if you already paid for the weekend.) Contact Maria if you are interested..
If you like to stay with a local dancer or offer room to a visiting dancer, please contact Alice by April 8th at Chico421@twcny.rr.com with the following information:
- Name
- contact phone number and email address
- nights you are going to be in Syracuse (Friday and/or Saturday)
- number of people (singles and/or couples)
- special circumstances such as allergies, smoking preference, etc.
If you rather stay in a hotel, here is a partial list:
- Super 8 Motel - 421 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 315-451-8888 (3 to 5 miles)
- Hampton Inn - 417 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 315-457-9900 (3 to 5 miles)
- Comfort Inn Fairgrounds (west side of the city) - 7010 Interstate Island Rd., Syracuse, NY 315-453-0045 (8 miles)
Places to eat around Syracuse, prepared by Mary Ellen Dunlap. 1Meg file. Click only with broadband connection. There will be a printout available at the event.
Instructor
Mario began dancing at the age of sixteen. He won the Southwest Regional title for the first time at the age of seventeen and began teaching professionally in 1986. For the last 10 years he has been emceeing at various dance workshops and conventions throughout the United States and Canada in the swing, country western and shag dance circuits.
His credentials include: 2 time U.S. Open-Classic Swing champion, U.S. Open-Team Division champion, Grand National Shag and Swing Competition champion, 2 time S.O.S Competition-Classic Swing champion, S.O.S. Competition-Strictly Swing champion, Texas Classic-Classic Division champion, 5 time Dallas Dance champion, 5 time Texas State champion.
Syracuse Info
Check out the following links for information on events, shopping, dining, services, & arts in Syracuse:
For more information contact Maria Cirino by email mariacirino@hotmail.com or phone (315) 461-0119.
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Mario Robau Jr.