WHAT'S NEW!! (April 27, 2013)   ...hit "REFRESH" on your browser for the latest updates BULLETIN!!!! (April 27, 2013) *** Contrary to recent rumours (which we started), it now appears that this Fall we WILL in fact be able to offer a Beginner course (Intro to West Coast Swing), as well as more Intermediate-level WCS courses, and maybe another NiteClub 2-Step (NC2S) too. NOTE: This summer or early Fall we'll share all relevant detail (dates, times, costs, etc.), although it will first be sent to all those who've joined our E-list well before we posting it here (see above to join our E-list).   Meanwhile, to give first-time visitors a sense of what we enjoy doing when we're home (not travelling), here is some of our schedule over the first 4 months of 2013.   For more information, email us (be sure to include your first and last name, a HOME or CELL phone number ...and a good time to reach you at that number.   Intro to West Coast Swing (WCS) ...for TOTAL BEGINNERS!!   Provides all the basics, plus some fun, cool stuff.   (Students have optional use of FREE practice times before and after class ...with help available) PREREQUISITE: 2 feet & a heartbeat << i.e. BEGINNER-FRIENDLY!!! DAYS & DATES: THURSDAYS, January 17 to February 21 (6 consecutiveThursdays) TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm (1.5 hours per class) COST: $130/person (same as 2012)...payable in cash the first night. LOCATION: The Barking Frog   (details to registrants before the first class) ENROLMENT: Pre-registration is MANDATORY  Don't delay and be disappointed ...space is limited. HOW TO PREREGISTER: Email ASAP to reserve a spot for you (and your partner if applicable) and be sure to include your first and last name(s), a current home or cell phone #, plus a good time to call). Check here for more information about our group classes NB: each class is followed by free open dancing (plus individual help or advice) until 9:00 pm March-April   We continue next month with a new Intermediate-level WCS3 "Lite" module (this time, WCS3R) -- we use the term "Lite" to indicate shorter (& cheaper) classes that allow more time afterwards for practicing and/or social dancing) FYI BEGINNERS...   Completion of Intro to WCS (originally two 4-week courses [WCS1 & WCS2] now combined into a single 6-week format) provides all the WCS basics you need.   However Intro to WCS also gives you access to "WCS3", our ongoing series of advanced (but non-sequential) modules you can take (in any order) to turn your WCS into a more creative, rewarding (and eye-catching) experience!!   We'll be doing one of these enhancement modules (WCS3R) over 4 consecutive Thursdays in March-April of 2013 (dates still TBD). ...but PLEASE NOTE!!   We have reduced the frequency of our Beginner programs -- each needs a specific number (originally 8, now 6) weeks, but we often have difficulty finding consecutive weeks on our calendar.   Once a year is now normal -- our previous Intro to WCS programs were in May-June, 2011 and April-May, 2012.   If you want to learn with us, DON'T PROCRASTINATE!! (we'll be retiring soon)   WCS3-Lite, module "Q" (or, more simply, WCS3Q)   ...cool, creative stuff to enhance your WCS.   (We use the term "Lite" to indicate a shorter class format, leaving more time after class for practising and/or social dancing) PREREQUISITE:   successful completion of "Intro to WCS" (above) or our old "WCS2" level DAYS & DATES: WEDNESDAYS, January 16 - February 6 (4 consecutive Wednesdays) TIME: 7:30-8:10 pm (40-minute classes ...that's what makes this a "Lite" series) COST: $50/person ...payable in cash the first night. LOCATION: The Barking Frog   (details to registrants before the first class) Deadline to Enrol: is January 11th ENROLMENT: Pre-registration is MANDATORY NB: each class is followed by free open dancing until 9:15 pm or beyond NC2S, (Nite Club 2 Step) -- Beginner Plus   ...check our website for a description of this smooth funky (and/or romantic) dance designed for slower tempos -- highly-popular worldwide for social dancing, and perfect for most wedding first-dance songs!!! PREREQUISITE: 2 feet & a heartbeat << i.e. BEGINNER-FRIENDLY!!! DAYS & DATES: WEDNESDAYS February 13 to 27 [possibly March 6] (3 or 4 consecutive Wednesdays) TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm (1.5 hours per class) COST: TBD ($70/person if 3 classes, $90 if 4)n ...payable in cash the first night. LOCATION: The Barking Frog   (details to registrants before the first class) ENROLMENT: Pre-registration is MANDATORY   (NOTE: We'll need to limit enrolment to fewer people than in WCS classes) NB: each class is followed by free open dancing until 9:15 pm or beyond WCS3-Lite, module "R" (or WCS3R)   ...more cool, creative stuff to enhance your WCS (all new material). PREREQUISITE:   successful completion of "Intro to WCS" (above) or our old "WCS2" level DAYS & DATES: THURSDAYS, but dates still TBD (4 consecutive Thursdays) TIME: 7:30-8:10 pm (40-minute classes ...that's what makes this a "Lite" series) COST: $50/person ...payable in cash the first night. LOCATION: The Barking Frog   (details to registrants before the first class) ENROLMENT: Pre-registration is MANDATORY NB: each class is followed by free open WCS dancing until 9:15 pm or beyond

Mike & Inge ...learning from some of West Coast Swing's top experts!! With Skippy Blair, Atlanta GA, May 2003 With US Open Champions Jordan & Tatiana, Rochester NY (2004) With Jordan & Tatiana at Swing Niagara, Buffalo NY (2005) With Skippy Blair, Irvine CA, Oct. 2006

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Dancing with Mike & Inge's WCSLondon ...not bad for mid-week in London Ontario!!