May 14, 2008 

This Monthly E-Newsletter currently reaches more than

800 Palm Springs area dance enthusiasts

If you attend any of the events you read about in this e-newsletter I would love to receive your review of the event (positive or negative.) If you wish your name will be withheld.

Index

1.                 This Week

2.                 Reviews

3.                 Of Special Interest

4.                 Dance Tip of this Issue

5.                 From The Readers

6.                 Commentary

7.                 Other Upcoming Dance Events

8.                 Upcoming Dance Cruises

9.                 Additional Dance Resources

 

Wednesday & Friday: …at Billy Reed’s 

Great dancing to Smooth Ballroom, Latin & Swing DJ music.  All requests will be considered. $5.  If you show your dinner receipt from Billy Reed’s for that night you can dance for Free.

 

If your passion is for a specific dance just tell the DJ that you are passionate about Country 2 Step, Polka or Argentine Tango or whatever and he will be sure that it is represented in that night’s play list. 

Wednesday 6:30 – 9:00 PM                                 Friday 7:00 – 9:30 PM           

 Dance This Sunday

  (Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday) at Billy Reed’s Restaurant, located at 1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (near Vista Chino), Palm Springs, CA.   Elvia Gomez  teaches a Smooth Ballroom or Latin dance lesson from 2-3 PM and hosts open dancing from 3-6 PM.  The cost will be $5 for the lesson, $5 for the dance or $8 for both. The dance music is Smooth Ballroom, Latin & Swing.  The last dance I attended, there were more than 50 dancers signed in.  I’m sure you won’t want to miss this event; the price of the lesson is a real bargain for a teacher of Elvia’s stature…Brian

 

Come see the fabulous 1200 square foot dance floor (brought to you through the generosity of   Billy Reed Garner)!

 

Note: This Sunday Elvia will be teaching Waltz

 

Saturday:  .  Throughout the summer the Saturday dances at Beyond The Beat will be held only once a month on the 1^st Saturday of the month.  $5 or Free if you take a group lesson on Saturday.

Beyond The Beat, 41990 D Cook St. # 401, Palm Desert, CA

(760) 340-0342

 

Dance parties at “Steppin’ Out With Cindy Roberts” are now on the 1^st, 3^rd & 5^th Saturdays of each month from 8 PM ‘til midnight for only $10 including light refreshments.  A one-hour lesson taught by Cindy from 8:30 to 9:30 is included in that price.

Steppin’ Out With Cindy Roberts, 9506 Magnolia #210, Riverside, CA (951) 785-1674

 

 

 

Agua Caliente Casino, Lounge

 

 

Bob Hope & Ramon Drive, Rancho Mirage  (760) 321-2000,

All of these lounge shows are absolutely FREE, as are the soft drinks & bottled water.

 Please treat you servers well.

 

Sunday: Mike Costley w/Pat Rizzo starting at 7 PM

 

Tuesday & Wednesday: Various “Vegas Style” Bands

 

Monday Ice Cream & Pizza Party…All you can eat for $6, 5:30 to 8 PM followed by a no-cover comedy show starting at 8 PM.  Well at least the food sounds good…Brian

 

Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30 to midnight

The bands change weekly so check out their entertainment schedule for yourself:

http://www.hotwatercasino.com

 

Now try the new “Tini Tuesdays” in the “Lounge”.  All you can eat “Happy Hour” is only $4 or it’s free with the purchase of a $5 “Special of the Week” Martini.

 

Check out the new house band  Mischief

Thursday 8:30 to midnight  Friday & Saturday 9:00 to 1:30 AM

 

The Palm Springs Pavilion

401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA (Pavilion Way is a small street that intersects Baristo between Sunrise and Farrell) (760) 323-8272

 

The Pavilion is closed for the summer...watch for exciting details on their re-opening in October.

Wednesday Ballroom Dancing is moved to Billy Reed’s Restaurant for the Summer

 

The Spa Casino, Cascade Lounge

100 n. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA (760) 883-1000

All of these lounge shows are absolutely FREE, as are the soft drinks & bottled water.  Please treat you servers well.

                            

Acts playing at The Cascade Lounge in this month: Live bands 8 PM –Midnight Thursday, 8:30 - 1:30 AM Friday & Saturday check it out at http://sparesortcasino.com/spa_interface_new.html

 

 

Sunday is Latin Music Night…Enjoy the sensational and sensual art of Latin music as you glide to the spicy sounds of Quinto Menguante starting at 9:00 PM…Great Salsa & Latin Dancing

Monday  is “Dance Club Night” with DJ music starting at 9 PM

Tuesday thru Saturday nights the casino brings us a different Vegas style band every week at 8:30.  Check out their entertainment schedule for yourself: http://www.hotwatercasino.com

 

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(2) Reviews:

 

One weekend last month we went on a small outing.  We started by attending a WCS dance in Long Beach which is held on the 4th Saturday of each month.  It is hosted by Rhonda Diamond with some great music by David Koppleman.  The $10 admission is discounted to $8 if you bring the coupon which is in her e-mail announcement.  You can get on her list by dropping her a note at DIAMOND2DANCE@AOL.COM  

The price of admission also includes a high end dance lesson.  Last month it was taught by Trish Connery, a well known Southland dance teacher. The other students in the class were mostly faces that I recognized as being competitors at the dance conventions.  The class is what drew us there but the dance was also exciting and we plan to return this month and as often as possible.  Oh did I mention that besides the lesson and the dance you also get light refreshments for your $8.  I received an e-mail since my return home telling me that the dance has found a new larger venue; REGENCY BALLROOM , SOUTH BAY DANCE CENTER, 24817 S. Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717  

After the dance we spent the night nearby and spent the following day at the shops and beach in Seal Beach.  After an early dinner we proceded to our final destination; the Orange County West Coast Swing Dance Club’s dance at Top Cat’s in Placentia.  This again is another dance where you feel like you are in the middle of a dance video.  The music by Jumpin’ Jack Smith is as good as it gets.  The dance floor is great and the dancers are the best in So Cal. 

Beginning immediately there will be top quality WCS dance lessons included with your admission to Top Cats.  Admission is only $10 and your local swing dance club membership card will get you $1 off.  Some snacks are included with your admission.  Upcoming dance teachers include Patti Jobst & David Graybill, Trish Connery, Tom & Sossy Hyat & more.  You can check out the lineup for youself at http://www.ocwcsdc.com

 

HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!

New Classes Every Sunday!!

Starting May 4th and continuing every Sunday OCWCSDC will offer Beginning and Intermediate WCS lessons taught each week by a different one of our OCWCSDC Instructors (see calender for instructors). Classes will be approximately 45 minutes long. Beginning Class will stress basics of WCS. The Intermediate Class will expand on those basics with extended and upper level patterns and syncopations. Intermediate Dancers are encouraged to stay for beginning class to help the Beginners and make them feel comfortable Class times are as follows:
6pm - 6:45pm - Intermediate WCS
6:45 - 7:30pm - Beginning WCS
Open Dancing to follow

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For us this was a nice, low cost, weekend getaway and we plan on doing it again at the end of May when Luis Crespo will be teaching at the 4^th Saturday Dance…Brian

 

 (3) Of Special Interest

 

 

Yours for the Taking

 

I have a pair of black men’s dance shoes with 1 ½” Latin heals that are free to a good home.  I paid about $140 for them 5 years ago but I haven’t worn them very much because they are a little tight and hurt my feet after an hour of dancing.  They are European size 45 ½ which I assume is about a 10 ½ or 11 street shoe size.  The 1^st guy who contacts me and can meet me at a dance I am attending is welcome to them for free…Brian

 

 

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Palm Springs Summer Swing Dance Classic & Summer Swing Dance Camp July 31st to Aug. 3rd 2008 http://www.peoplewhodance.net Major West Coast Swing Excitement DSDC members …See Brian to get your tickets at a discount   $130 now ‘till May 1st and you will secure a seat at one of the DSDC tables.   That’s the only way to get the discount !!!
Save Money with the Early Bird Special! Tickets on Sale NOW! $135 before May 1st $155 after May 1st. http://www.peoplewhodance.net/summer/swing/ticketprice.php-- ~WCS Jack-n-Jill & Strictly Swing  Contests:WSDC ~Over 35 Champion Workshops ~Beginners Boot Camp All weekend Long ~VIP Parties ~Fun By the Pool ~Tons of late Night dancing ~Extra Special workshops: Including Tango , Night Club & Hustle This event is all about the "FUN" For More Info contact Jay B: jaybdancer@aol.com 805-405-2646
http://www.peoplewhodance.net/workshop.php | Jay Byam | JayBdancer@aol.com | (805) 405-2946

 

 

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Palm Springs Tango!

EVERY MONDAY JOIN US FOR A DAY AND NIGHT OF TANGO IN PALM SPRINGS AT BILLY REED'S RESTAURANT & BAR WITH A WONDERFUL FLOATING DANCE FLOOR TANGO CLASSES & "MILONGUITA" WITH Miguel Cardoso & Claudia Garcia Join Miguel Cardoso and Claudia Garcia for beginning/intermediate tango classes as well as an after class "milonguita". at beautiful Billy Reed's Restaurant. The classes will introduce students to the basic fundamental steps of Argentine Tango for social dancing with a great emphasis on interpreting and following the music. The small details of dance will be explored in order for anyone to look elegant and smooth on the dance floor. As always, we welcome beginners at any point during the class series, no partner is required and as our students know, we not only stress learning but also having fun! Come and experience the wonderful and sensual world of Argentine Tango!

When:
Every Monday
From 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm – Privates and 6 person maximum semi-privates
Please contact Claudia to schedule. (626) 827-9602
From 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm – Beginning-Intermediate Group Class
Milonguita From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with music by Dj "Miguelito"

Where:
Billy Reed's Restaurant
1800 North Palm Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-1946

Admission:
$15.00 / per group class or  $125.00 / (10-week group classes paid in advanced)

For More Information:
Web: http://MiguelCardoso.TangoAfficionado.com
E-mail: michaelahau@yahoo.com
Tel: 714-395-3185 Miguel
Tel: 626-827-9602 Claudia

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BIG NEWS:
We NOW have TWO Summer Events in Palm Springs at the Wyndham Hotel!
www.peoplewhodance.net

As many of you may have noticed last summer,
there just was not enough room for all the swing & salsa dancers at Summer event.
SO
This year we will have 2 events on consecutive weekends at the Wyndham Hotel!

the
Palm Springs Swing Dance Classic
& Summer Dance Camp
will be July 31 - Aug 3
www.peoplewhodance.net

And the
Summer Salsa Extravaganza
Will be Aug 7-10
www.SalsaExtravaganza.net

Both events are run by your host "Jay Byam"
with the same great fun & the best quality dance event we can make for you!

Discount for 2 events
IF you plan on going to BOTH events you can have the 2nd event for
only $60 more!

PS
We still need lots of volunteers for the events , so you can join the staff & get a FREE Pass!
Thanks much ..................Jay B
Jaybdancer@aol.com .............805-405-2946

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Beyond The Beat Dance Studio's Showcase

Saturday June 7th 2008!  6pm Show Time.

$8. in advance or $10. at the door.
Swing Club members: $4. in advance or $5. at the door!


We are starting a Summer Special where all of our PARTNER  classes are a $10 drop in fee or $15. for a couple.
This is effective immediately :)

Thanks,
Cecilia

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EVERYONE IS INVITED! ~~~~~~~~ Saturday, June 7, 2008 ~~~~~~~~

Once again, Jay is hosting the famous
"Jay's Annual BBQ & Dance Party"
(nice name, huh!) DO NOT MISS IT!

COLOUR FLYER: http://www.peoplewhodance.net/images/offsite/JayBirthdayFlyer.jpg

PRINT & SHARE: http://www.peoplewhodance.net/images/offsite/JayBirthdayflyerB&W.pdf

WHAT:

- Jay’s famous BBQ Trip-Tip (He cooks 8 hours for you!)

- Jay and Zeanie's Fish Grill

- Drinks - Open Bar! (Will Matt make us his famous Apple Martinis again?)

- Complimentary Dance class(es) (bring your non-dancing friends!)

- Major FUN

- Dancing & Social

- Swing & Salsa Music!

WHO IS INVITED:

Everyone ~ EVERY one! Over 21 ~ Under 21 

Cats ~ Dogs ~ Lions & Lambs ~ Barn Yard Animals

Swing dancers ~ Salsa dancers ~ Non-Dancers!!!

Did I miss any one? Oh, yeah. YOU are invited too!

FOOD:

Jay Is Cooking Late Lunch/Early Dinner for EVERYONE! 

(Please do NOT bring any money for the dinner!)

Dinner served at 5'ish p.m.

TIME:

11 a.m. Pre-Party Set-Up & Fun: Anyone can come help!

2 p.m. Beginning Salsa Dance Class hosted by Miss Zeanie (FREE)

3 p.m. Party, Dancing, Fun Games!

5 p.m. Dinner served by Zeanie and Jay -- Mostly by Jay!!! Muhaha.

FYI: this schedule will go RIGHT out the window if we find anything MORE fun!

COVER CHARGE: WHAT cover charge? This is our Annual BBQ & Dance Party - "There ain't no stinking cover! ~ If you do not show up we will be offended!

SALSA MUSIC & SWING MUSIC: By special guest DJs, playing today's hottest music!

One floor for Swing music only, One floor for Salsa music only, & Pleasant patio area with smooth-surface!

CLASSES BY GUEST TEACHERS: (No fee of course. Duh.)

WHAT TO BRING: NADA, unless you would like to help with the side dishes.

Call or email Jay: (805) 405-2946, jaybdancer@aol.com

or Zeanie: (818) 585-4183, zeanieyoon.com@gmail.com

WHERE: Zeanie's Home in Woodland Hills!

Address & Direction: e-mail Brian or Jay for the info

(Feel free to share this announcement without posting Zeanie's address on

the Internet. Please help protect her personal information. Thank you!)

RSVP - Not needed, but it helps us buy more food and drinks!

Jay: jaybdancer@aol.com   Zeanie: zeanieyoon.com@gmail.com

Please car pool to save on parking space.

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| Please print this 10 times and give to 5 friends, 3 strangers and 2 loved ones!

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Did we say we love you guys!

This party is for ALL Our Students, Friends, and a whole bunch of people we don't even know!

See yah! FYI: this is kinda, sorta Jay’s B-day party! ;)

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Breaking News:

 

CNN reports that gas stations will start showing PORN movies on the

screens of the pumps so that you can see someone else get screwed at

the same time you do.:

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MONTANA'S SWING HAS MOVED TO INCAHOOTS

 

Join us at Riverside Incahoots (El Farallon) on

SUNDAY, MAY 11th -

6 pm TO 9 pm

We need you to attend if you want a local dance venue to enjoy WCS, Two Step, Night Club and some Cha Cha!   The new owner is very accomodating so we need to show our support.  Talk to all your friends and neighbors!

Let's get a good turn out so that we can continue to have a good place to go dance on Sundays. Please pass the word or forward this email. I don't have everyone's email address.

Join us at Incahoots on Wednesday for Country dancing and at the Brandin' Iron on Thursday nights (early) too!  Let's keep the Inland Empire dancing!

Incahoots is located at:

3742 Park Sierra Drive
(951) 359-4800
Riverside, CA

Best way to get there is 91 to La Sierra Ave, go west to the first street, Magnolia Ave, and turn right. Incahoots will be just a short drive on the right side.

If you turn the wrong way from the freeway and cross RR tracks or get to Indiana Street, you went the wrong way, do a U turn. If you're on magnolia and pass Kaiser Permanente, you went too far.

Barb DeLay

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RE: Cool Joe Cool

Hi Lorna, Connie, Brian & Sam,

 

His sister did e-mail me back today. She was very brief.  He was in a motor cycle accident (March 8th).  It must have been very serious as she indicated he hung on until April 10th. I have no idea it that means he was in a comma or not.  Anyway, that was all the detail she gave. I won't press her for more. Joe was a very actiive person and riding his biike was something I know he enjoyed doing. He was really careful, I can't imagine what happened.

 

I hope you are all well. I am so busy with my quilting hobby (and full time working) that I haven't danced for over a year.  I am pretty sure I forgot most of what I learned!!! I am still a paid up member in the club. I will be back, sooner or later. I am grateful I am still on the e-mail list.

 

Take care, all of you.

Bonnie

 

 

 Sounds like he was a very "cool" guy.  Wish I had met him.  My condolences to those in the swing club that did know Joe.

Love and thoughts to all in the desert,

Julie

 

 

Brian:

 

     Joe Cool -- what a guy.  Always front and center to help out.  He was a regular set-up volunteer for our annual Tri-City Ball even though he couldn't attend due to his work schedule.  He was always the first one there, and wouldn't leave till he was satisfied that the job was done properly.  He was a well known and respected member of the DSDC and his loss will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. 

                                                                                          Bert Anderson

 

 

Oh Brian, I am always so stunned when I learn of the passing of one of the dance club members, and lately it just seems so hard to learn of another dear "leader" making his transition. I was always delighted to dance with him, as he was kind and gentle, and never made me feel badly if I messed up a step.
He will be missed here, but I know he'll still be dancing and helping and enjoying in the great beyond. 

Dee

 

DEAR FRIENDS;

YES, THIS IS A SAD LOSS FOR ME...JOE WAS IN GARY DUBBS CLASSES AND WAS A FUN PARTNER...

I DONT HAVE THE E-MAIL OUTLET THAT YOU DO...SO I AM PASSING THIS ON TO YOU..

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ASSISTANCE.

SINCERELY,'

DR. SAM

 

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Places to Dance in the Palm Springs Area: is a list of dance places that takes 2 double-sided pages. It is arranged by day of the week and starting time of the dance. It lists the address, phone #, type of music, cover charge if there is one and a rating of whether or not you need to bring your own partner. There are many places to dance every day!!! You can have one of these lists for FREE via e-mail or for a donation of $1 to the Desert Swing Dance Club and a self-addressed, stamped, business sized envelope…Brian

This list is now on my computer with a program that allows me to update it immediately as information changes.  The list is printed when you request it so it is completely up to date.

Brian Paczesniak

97 Desert Rose Dr.

 (4) Dance Tip for this Month

While I am not a professional dance teacher and I don’t even make claim to be an exceptional dancer I am an avid student and I read or listen to some very knowledgeable teachers.  I can’t necessarily put it all into practice (yet), but just knowing these tidbits will help me in the long run.  I will be submitting something for your consideration each month and I hope someone out there will find it helpful as well.  If you are a very experienced dancer you may not need these tips and might even wish to contribute a tip of your own to be published. They will mostly be about West Coast Swing but many will be relevant to other dances as well…Brian

 

 

To Follow or Not to Follow in a Group Class

 

I have always subscribed to the theory that in a group class the leader should do his/her best to execute the step the way the teacher is teaching it; even if it seems to be not as good as the way one already does that or a similar step.  By the same logic the follower should follow what the leader is leading even if it’s not exactly what the teacher is teaching; even if it isn’t even close; after all the main objective of a follower is to “follow”.  When she gets out on the social dance floor the leaders will either intentionally or unintentionally morphed the step into something that fits their own style of dancing and it may only resemble what the teacher has shown.  A follower of this theory should therefore not do anything that the leader isn’t leading.  Ergo if he leads nothing the follower does nothing and if he asks you reply that you didn’t feel the lead.  Otherwise he thinks he is leading and he isn’t really learning anything.  When he gets out on the social dance floor he will wonder why nobody can follow his great new move.

 

Recently I got into a discussion on this subject with a good friend.  She said that she was tired of paying for classes where she didn’t learn the pattern because none (or very few) of the leaders were actually doing anything that resembled leading.  She said that out of frustration she has adopted the behavior of doing the step whether or not it is led.  I gasped.  However, after discussing the issue at length I did understand her frustration.  Hopefully there will be at least some leaders capable of leading the step after a couple of go-rounds.  If the follower does the step without being led she will be facilitating guys who won’t be able to lead it socially.  Will she be available to back lead it for them on the dance floor?  There isn’t really a lot of value in learning the followers’ part if there are no leaders to lead it. 

 

I guess I would have to propose a compromise.  If there are a fair amount of leaders leading it correctly, enjoy their partnership and just try to follow those who haven’t got it yet but please don’t offer them advice unless they ask you a specific question and even then be thoughtful and cautious.  If you feel that there are very few leading the step correctly try alternating; do what they are leading (or not leading) part of the time and do what the teacher is teaching for a lesser amount of the time.  Keep in mind that you are also a student and may not have a grip on your part either.

 

In conclusion there is no clear cut answer to this problem unless you have your own leader who is good enough to meet your expectations.  Otherwise just use your best discretion; keeping in mind all aspects of the situation.  I have been equally annoyed by expert dancers who forcefully backlead me correctly and by followers who attempted to backlead the step incorrectly.  A lot depends on attitude.  Be humble and you will probably be a popular follower and progress in your quest for nirvana…Brian

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Hi Brian

In a message dated 14/05/2008 19:33:57 GMT Standard Time, Bill Froud writes:

http://www.northerntangosociety.com/tango-ball-with-andres-genoveva.html

 

Tango here in North of England.  You click on above you might just see a few guy you remember

 

Hugs to all

 

Bill

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Dear Dancers:

I want to send Brian P a big apology!
I told Brain that the extension for the early price was May 15th,
but In fact I did extend it to June 1st.
........So I messed up Brain  that way & I apologize!

I Also want to send Brian a BIG thank you!
He is promoting dance & DJing & doing all kinds of good things for
our dance community!  WAY Thanks for all your efforts Brian!

Sincerely.....................Jay Byam

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Brian
Please let you club know that our regular Sunday Dance will increase June 1,
2008 to $5.00 and $7.00 for non-members. We've also changes our philosophy
for first time guests ... guests must have a "guest card" issued by a Board
member at the admission desk ... this means that should someone come without
talking to a Board member, they will receive the card for their next visit
... hope this is clear ... Thanks ... LeRoy Pendray, President LASDC

 

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Cindy's Spectacular Spring Showcase
> Saturday May 17th
> Door opens 8:00 pm
> come early for best seats
> Show starts at approximately 8:30 pm
> $10.00 at the door
> lots of food & time for social dancing
> Best Show Ever!
> Cindy has also invited Kip Duran & Jorge Aguilar
>
> Steppinout With Cindy
> 9506 Magnolia Ave
> Suite 210
> Riverside Ca 92503
> 951.785.1675
> 909.518.2006

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Wow what a great turnout on a Mother's Day at Incahoots Riverside!  After a rocky start with the sound system and an "improve" lesson from Paul McClure (thank you so much, Paul!) it all came together and everyone danced until we dropped!  DJ Denny did a great job of mixing Swing and Country with lots of variety of night club, cha and waltz added!  The floor stayed busy all night and the owner, Ernesto, graciously allowed us to keep playing after 9 pm to make up for lost time!  Hope to see you all back next Sunday and those who missed it will be pleasantly surprised!  Looks like the Inland Empire has a new place to dance on Sunday nights!   Thanks to our host, Julio, for doing a great job promoting!  Join us next Sunday (but we will not be there on Memorial weekend as most of us will be in Fresno)!

 

We hope that some of you will join us on Wednesday nights as well!  Denny has promised to play some of his "new" WCS (&more) music in the mix!  The $1 taco's have been very popular (chicken or beef) and they offer some $2 well drinks!  Wednesday is a $3 cover and Sunday is $5.  

 

Of course we'll still be at the Brandin' Iron on Thursday!  And we'll soon be working toward the Two Step Club Challenge next October!  In the meantime we are set up and ready for the Inland Valley Dance Festival (www.magicdanceproductions.com)  with another fun party being planned!

 

There will be no Inland Empire Dance Club this month (4th Saturday is Memorial weekend) but we'll be back on the 4th Saturday in June! 

 

Barb DeLay

Inland Valley Dance Festival

(formerly the Brandin' Iron Dance Festival)

July 18th-20th, 2008

 

Paradise

Country Dance Festival

TWO STEP CLUB CHALLENGE

October 17th-19th, 2008

 

Inland Empire Dance Club

4th Saturdays in Redlands

Inland Empire Dance Club

 

LAPD Classic

April 3rd-5th, 2009

www.lapdclassic.com

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Hi Brian,

 

As the number of times we encounter panhandlers in the parking lot at Billy Reed's increases I thought it might be a good idea for all of us to have Billy Reed's phone number in our cell phones. Sherry told us to let the manager know if they are out there. Last night was the first time I encountered one upon my arrival. If I had the number in my phone I could have called then. I have it in now (760) 325-1946. Obviously I didn't get out of my car when he tried to approach me. The real problem is that none of these guys have signs on them stating "I am a panhandler" or "I am a serial killer." I'm not trying to make everyone paranoid . . . just to be aware and prepared.

 

Thanks,

      Cindy

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Hi, Brian.  Thanks for the old format again and all the news.  You do such a great job of it.  The Dixieland Jazz is on the third Sunday of each month, rather than the first.
Jane D

 

 

 

The Ken Bahr/Duane De Hart Memorial Dance Video Library

is maintained by Brian for all for Desert Dancers.  Videos are available to check out for free.  There is a $20 deposit required which will be returned in full upon the return of the video.

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 Video Library Pick of the Month:     I have a nice DVD which was put into our system through the generosity of Margo Baxley.  The video is by Michael Kiehm and his nephew Michael Kielbasa and it teaches a “line dance” to the song Sweat by Popa Chubby.  That song is not used in the video for copyright reasons but a CD with suitable replacement music is included.  Hold On!!! Before you start saying I don’t do line dancing, I don’t even own cowboy boots; all of the steps taught in the video can be incorporated in your normal WCS without need for a 10-gallon hat or shit-kickin’ boots. …Brian

 (6) Commentary

 

(7) Other Upcoming Dance Events (listed chronologically):

July 18th-20th, 2008

Inland Valley Dance Festival (Formerly the Brandin' Iron)

We're gearing up for our 10th year celebration!  Register online at www.inlandvalleydancefestival.com

 

MORE OPEN DANCING!  
           VIP PARTY FRIDAY! 
                    POOL PARTY SATURDAY! 

MC Ronnie DeBenedetta

 

Opening party at the Brandin' Iron on Thursday at 6 PM

Free workshops (included with Pass) for Line, Country & Swing start at 1 PM on Friday.

VIP Party at 6 PM in the Presidential Suite! 

Open Dancing at 7 PM on Friday!

Jack & Jill Two Step at 9 PM on Friday!   

Workshops begin at 10 AM on Saturday.

Pro Am Contemporary at 10 AM on Saturday morning. 

Just Dance Two Step all divisions Saturday at 2 PM.

POOL PARTY on Saturday  at 5 PM followed by the PICNIC ON THE PATIO at 7 PM!

WSDC Jack & Jill West Coast Swing on Saturday night at 9 PM! 

The exciting TEAM CHALLENGE on Sunday morning at 10 AM for all teams
(Line & Couples)!  

Strictly Swing at 2 PM on Sunday! 

Sunday Jack & Jill WCS Masters & Young America at 3:30 PM!

Awards Show at the Hilton Hotel at 4 PM!

 

Barb DeLay
Inland Valley
Dance Festival
(formerly the Brandin' Iron Dance Festival)
July 18th-20th, 2008
InlandValleyDanceFestival

Paradise
Country Dance Festival
TWO STEP CLUB CHALLENGE
October 17th-19th, 2008

Inland Empire Dance Club
4th Saturdays in Redlands
Inland Empire Dance Club

LAPD Classic
April 3rd-5th, 2009
www.lapdclassic.com

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DESERT CITY SWING

A Premier West Coast Swing Event

September 5 - 7th, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona

www.desertcityswing.com

 

3 Day Event Pass purchased by August 1^st is $115.00

3 Day Event Pass purchased between August 2^nd – September 5^th is $130.00

Day Pass is $50.00

*All Star & Champions Free Event Pass!

*All Stars must have WSDC All Star points within the last two years.

 

Champions:  Kyle Redd, Sarah Van Drake, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ben Morris, Melina Ramirez, Luis Crespo, Patty Vo, Phil Adams, Patti Jobst, Martin Parker, Stephanie Bautista, Nathan Miller, Giovanna Dottore, Doug Silton, Tara Steinke, Jesse Dickson, Alyssa Alden, Michael Kielbasa and Jennifer Deluca, and more to come!

 

Event Staff:  Cathy Tigges - Chief Judge, Kyle Redd, Sarah Van Drake, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ben Morris, Melina Ramirez, Buddy Schwimmer, Jackie Ford, Benji Schwimmer, Patty Vo, Phil Adams, Patti Jobst, Luis Crespo, Stephanie Bautista

- Jay Byam, Michael & Amber Cross, Sandy Nelson, Jim Tigges (scorer) -

 

Event DJ’s:  Dave Koppleman, Chris Jones, Shawn Jessup

 

Workshops:  Awesome Workshops all FREE 

Jack “N Jills:  Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters & Champions!

Strictly Swing: Swing B (Nov., Int., Adv.), Swing A (All Star & Champions)

Pro AM’s:  Novice, Intermediate & Advanced  $500.00 to top Pro

Full Event Pass Required to Compete

 

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

$99.00 plus tax - All rooms are fully equipped Suites

1-800-hilton or 602-997-2626

7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ

15 miles from Sky Harbor Airpoert

www.pointehilton.com

 

For more information, call Event Director, Mike Gadberry at 1-480-570-5122

 

(8) Upcoming Dance Cruises (listed chronologically)

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"SEA MAGIC VI"
August 28 - September 9, 2008
12-day Mediterranean Cruise  ... Barcelona to Venice
A Swing and Social Dance Cruise Adventure ... for dancers and friends!
Aboard Princess Cruises - New 5-star Emerald Princess
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Join us aboard the NEW 5-star "Emerald Princess" ship as our fun group sets sail again
for another relaxed cruise and social dancing vacation. We will sail 12-days in the Mediterranean
from Barcelona, Spain ... visiting the ports of  Marseille-France, Florence-Italy, Rome-Italy,
Naples-Italy, Mykonos-Greece, Istanbul-Turkey, Kusadasi-Turkey, Athens-Greece and ending
with an overnight in Venice, Italy. In addition to these ten magnificent European ports and this beautiful new
ship ... we will have our group classes, parties and social dancing too -- what an amazing combination!

Cruise Rates starting at $2160* per person/double occupancy.

*Fuel Supplement $60pp will be added to each booking.
*Plus Tax & Government Fees of $67.48pp.

*Price does not include items such as:
Airfare, any transportation costs to and from the ship,
tips & gratuities, alcoholic beverages, sodas, tax,
shore excursions, and optional on-board services.

Standard Deposit: $600 per person due upon booking
Final payment after 6/5/08 balance is due in full.
Cancellation Fee is $100pp to the travel agency in
addition to any penalties imposed by the Cruise Line.

We have limited group space and some cabin categories are close to being sold out.
Please book early for the best selection and availability of cabins and categories.

This cruise is a great gift idea for an anniversary, birthday, holiday or any reason!
... a great way to celebrate any special occasion.

Please visit my Web site for complete details
@ http://www.michelledance.com/cruise-2008Med.html

I look forward to hosting our next "Sea Magic" dance experience
in the magnificent waters of the Mediterranean. Hope you can join
us for another exciting adventure!
:-)
Michelle Kinkaid, Travel Agent and Group Leader
Email: wcdancer@ix.netcom.com
Web site: http://www.michelledance.com
Tel/Fax: 415-585-6282

"SEA MAGIC" CRUISE ADVENTURE
Mediterranean, August 28-September 9, 2008

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Hi All,

I cancelled this cruise until people were coming to me wanting to send in their deposits.   We reopened it.
If you want to go, the deposits are do NOW.   Please think about it.   Also, read the sentence below starting with
Rates are per person.  It as been rewritten.  Hope you want to join us.   We have a lot of ports, dance classes

will have to be on Thursday the day at sea.   We'll be dancing to the great bands on board if we don't sell

enough cabins for us to bring a DJ with us.    It may be a small intimate group.   Still sounds fun and a great

cruise too!!

Thanks, Marlene

 

 

Country Western and Swing Dance

   Canada & New England Cruise

With

Marlene Taylor

 

 September 27 to October 4, 2008

 

Holland America’s Maasdam

 

Day            Ports of Call              Arrive                Depart

Saturday      Boston                                               5:00pm

Sunday        Bar Harbor            8:00am                  3:00pm

Monday       Halifax                  8:00am                  5:00pm

Tuesday      Sydney                  8:00am                  5:00pm

Wednesday  Charlottetown        8:00am                  2:00pm

Thursday     St Lawrence Seaway                 Scenic Cruising

Thursday     Saguenay Fjord                    Afternoon Cruising             

Friday          Quebec City          8:00am                  5:00pm

Saturday      Montreal                8:00am

 

Inside Cabin                    from $1540

Window Cabin                         from $1820

 

$350 per person deposit to reserve your cabin.

 

Rates are per person, double occupancy and include all taxes.

Includes all the great things a cruise ship offers – great meals, fabulous

entertainment, dance bands, casino, dance classes, private

parties with a DJ only if we book enough cruises to bring a DJ with us 

and of course great stops during the beautiful fall color season.

 

Airfare, transfers and optional insurance are additional.

 

Contact Chris at:                                          Any other questions contact:

Discover Cruises & Travel                           Marlene at: (909) 627-2744

1630 W Redlands Blvd., Ste. E

Redlands, CA 92373

(800) 700-7172 or (909) 793-1996

 

(9) Additional Dance Resources:

Club Newsletters

Anyone who is not a member of the LASDC but wishes to receive their printed club newsletters may do so for a mere $6 per year.  Send check to LASDC, 675. Harbor City, Ca. 90710-0675

 

Looking for a good deal on Dance Shoes???

Very Fine Dancesport Shoes offers a selection of over 300 different styles and colors and 150,000 pairs in stock at their El Monte, Ca. warehouse and showroom.  You can find flyers with 2 for 1 coupons in the literature rack at Billy Reed’s Restaurant or you can mail a stamped, self addressed envelope to Brian and he will send as many as you request.  I have a couple pairs of their house brand dance sneakers and I like them every bit as much as the name brand ones I’ve purchased for much more money.  Their sneakers range from $69 to $89 before the coupon savings so they end up being $35 to $45 when you check out.  You don’t have to buy the same type of shoe for the 2 for 1 offer.  You pay for the most expensive ones and the other pair is free.  You can even go with a friend and each buy one pair and split the savings. The dance sneakers were less money than any I found online and then you get another pair free.  With their huge stock you are assured of getting the right size that day and not have to pay for shipping them back.  Size is important since dance shoes never seem to be the same size as street shoes and there’s nothing quite as uncomfortable as shoes that don’t fit…Brian

Brian Paczesniak

97 Desert Rose Dr.

Palm Springs, CA 92264

 

USABDA Inland Chapter newsletter is now available on their website http://usabda-ie.org

 

Jay Byam of People Who Dance has a wonderful listing of places to dance in Southern California on his Website: http://peoplewhodance.net/clubs.php

 

The San Diego Swing Dance Club has a great list of Swing Dance Club Websites: http://www.sandiegoswingdance.com/otherclubs.html?57,7

 

Sonny Watson has a wonderful article on dance etiquette posted on his website.  It is a must read for everyone in the dance community.  If you feel you don’t need to read it you are probably someone that it was written for.  http://www.streetswing.com/etiqte1.htm

 

Travelers take notice: http://www.swingdance.com/clubs/usaclubs.html is a web page with listings of Swing Clubs across the USA with their contact information. USA Swing Dance Clubs & Local Info

 

 Looking for places to dance in the Inland Empire?  Check out Marlene Taylor’s schedule which includes the following locations: InCahoots Riverside, Temecula Stampede, InCahoots, Fullerton. http://www.dancewithmar.com/

 

The Desert Swing Dance Club maintains a Dance Video Library for its members.  Full details including the current list of available videos are available on our web site www.DesertSwingDanceClub.com

 

Los Angeles-based dance teacher Trish Connery, publisher of THE MIGHY FLYER
NEWSLETTER (now on hiatus), announces the launch of a new free monthly dance
e-newsletter, DANCE CHATTER.
 
Trish, who specializes in social and competitive partner dances (West Coast Swing, Hustle, Nightclub 2-Step, Salsa, Cha Cha, Country 2-Step), created the new format as a more streamlined way to distribute ³on the street² dance news to readers.
 
Similar to THE MIGHTY FLYER, DANCE CHATTER, will be sent out via e-mail with .pdf attachment allowing for full-color graphics and pictures. Black and white print copies of the newsletter will also be available at some dance events. Eventually, the newsletter will also be available on-line via Trish Connery¹s new website, trishdances.com (now under construction).
 
Subscribers must have Adobe Reader to view the .pdf. (Adobe Reader is a free download available at  http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html).
 
To get your free DANCE CHATTER subscription, e-mail Trish at trish_connery@yahoo.com.

 

Billy Reed’s Restaurant, 1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, is fast becoming the IN place for local dancers. The lineup of dance events at Billy Reed’s is quite impressive.  Do not call the restaurant for dance info.  Call the instructors listed.

Monday Argentine Tango classes by Miguel & Claudia...Int., class 4:30-5:30 $30, Beg. class 5:30 - 7:00 $15,  your contribution to the tip jar helps keep the Milonga (open dancing) 7:00-9:00 PM FREE. (626) 827-9602 for more info.

Tuesday. Gary Dubbs Teaches various dances from 6-7 PM Cost is $10 per class or a 4-week series for $35. (760) 779-8889

 After the lesson the Desert Swing Dance Club hosts their midweek dance featuring the DJ music of Bobby Lewis from 7-9 PM.  As always there is no charge for the midweek dance for DSDC members or $3 for other guests.  However, in an attempt to keep this dance FREE we are asking dancers to take heed of the tip jar.  We request a donation of $1 per dancer.  The money goes directly to the DJ, not the club.

Wednesday. Call Brian for details (760) 328-7085.

Thursday.  Elvia Gomez teaches beg/int Latin from 7-8 PM and beg/int Ballroom from 8-9 PM.  Cost $10 drop-in per class or $15 for both classes or $35 per month or $52.50 for both classes. 6:30 Basic Latin class every Thurs for $5 which will prep the students for the Intermediate class the following month  (951) 640-7267 or  elvia2@earthlink.net.

Friday Open Dancing 6-9:30 PM with CD music by Brian.   Music is Smooth Ballroom, Latin & Swing..  Requests will be honored. $5 (760) 328-7085

Saturday  Dark

 

2nd & 4th Sundays of every month the Desert Swing Dance Club holds its Sunday Dance from 3-6 PM music by Randy Johnson or various guest DJs. Various guest teachers teach intermediate West Coast Swing 1-3 PM.  Cost of the dance is $5 for club members and $8 for other guests.  Cost of lessons  $5

1^st &, 3^{rd  &} 5th Sundays of every month Elvia Gomez has a dance with Latin or Ballroom lessons from 2-3 PM and open dancing from 3-6 PM Format will be Ballroom, Latin, & plenty of WCS. Cost is $5 for lesson, $5 for dance or $8 for both.  More info (951) 640-7267 or  elvia2@earthlink.net.   

 

 

Check Out, www.icandance.com   a web site for dancers in the Palm Springs and Los Angeles areas..! You can contact Luis Garcia with feedback on the web site by e-mailing him at  luis@icandance.com

 

Jim Ewing puts out a great e-mail newsletter for swing dancers called Dancin' Stuff e-News.  It primarily covers dancing in California, Nevada, and Hawaii, but it is not limited to just those areas.  I have also found information on Tampa Bay & Dallas.  You can subscribe for free by contacting Jim@wcs-dancer.com  or you can view the newsletter on the web at www.wcs-dancer.com

 

If you know of any special or new events that would be of interest to dancers in the Palms Springs area or surrounding areas please contact:

Brian A. Paczesniak, Sr.

President & Membership Director, Desert Swing Dance Club

Editor, Loose Cannon Gazette

(760) 328-7085

A.Washerman1@juno.com

If you know a dancer that might like to receive this E-newsletter, forward it to them. If they like it they can be put on my mailing list simply by requesting it.

 

 

(10) Policy Statement

This E-newsletter is the intellectual property of Brian A. Paczesniak, Sr. While I have served as Membership Director and most recently the longest elected President of the DSDC, (nearly 4 years ending in 2007), this publication has no official connection to the Desert Swing Dance Club. It is my intention to print news and commentary which are of interest to the dancers who are my readers. Many upcoming events are listed without comment from me. Whenever I have information relevant to an upcoming event I will state it. If I go to an event, I will likely write a review of it. If a reader submits their own reviews or comments they will most likely be printed if they seem to be factual, sincere, and in good taste. Anything, which is my opinion, will be clearly labeled as such and does not necessarily represent anything other than my personal opinion. Likewise for readers’ contributions.

 

While I do my best to be fair to all concerned, there will always be someone who feels that they have been slighted.  This e-newsletter is a volunteer effort on my part.  I don’t make a dime from it and I spend a great deal of time and energy publishing it.  I do my best to evaluate the importance of the material that I present and place it when and where I feel it is appropriate.  While it may inadvertently supply some free advertising for some events/teachers, they should not rely on it for such.  Those who need to advertise their events are well advised to take out an ad in a local newspaper where they will get what they pay for.  The purpose of this e-newsletter is to provide information to the dancers who read it…Brian

 

If you are receiving this E-Newsletter more than once per edition, and would like to correct that situation, or if you do not wish to be receiving it at all, let me know…Brian

 

Loose Cannon Gazette contact Information:

Brian Paczesniak, Sr.

97 Desert Rose Dr.

Palm Springs, CA 92264

(760) 328-7085

Or SirDanceAlot@IcanDance.com