WhenFri, April 22, 7pm – 10pm

Description: Welcome Back Dance
STSDS is back on a monthly basis for now with 4th Friday of the month dances.
Mix of East Coast, West Coast, Hustle as well as some ballroom dance.

CMS Family Fun Studio
(Formerly Rexers)
105 Washington Ave 2nd floor
Endicott NY

Our first welcome back dance on April 22 is FREE!

The August 10th Dance has been cancelled.

Broome County has moved into the ‘Substantial Covid Transmission” category.

After more than a year of this difficult, unprecedented time, we take great pleasure in being able to share some happy news! Improving COVID-19 trends and increasing numbers of fully vaccinated people will allow us to make a gradual return to the Tuesday night dances hosted by the Southern Tier Swing Dance Society.

STSDS will resume dances on a monthly basis on the second Tuesday of the month beginning in June. We are unsure when weekly swing dances will resume, but we will keep you posted!

Tuesday, June 8

7 – 10

Rexer’s Karate Academy

105 Washington Ave., 2nd floor, Endicott

 Mike Neil will be the DJ for this welcome back dance!

The cost will remain $5 and music will be primarily East and West Coast Swing with other dances (Cha Cha, Night-Club 2, Waltz and Country Two-Step) mixed in.

Although the future is looking brighter, we have not yet defeated the virus; therefore, we cannot yet return to the way dances were held pre-COVID. For the safety of the community, our friends and loved ones, the board has established a protocol that ALL dancers must follow to participate. Our decisions will always be grounded in science and we will follow the expert guidance of our local, state and national public health leaders. As circumstances change, we will adjust.

1.      Masks are required. Regardless of your personal opinion, you MUST wear a mask fitted properly per CDC guidelines (it must cover your mouth and nose; bandanas are not allowed). If you don't want to dance in a mask, we understand, and we hope you join us once the masks are no longer required. We reserve the right to evict dancers who do not comply. Please note: The DJ will stop the music should a dancer remove his/her mask on the dance floor and will not continue until the mask is on.

2.      You are permitted to remove your mask to drink water or take a break. You must leave the dance floor and stand at least 6 feet (or as much as possible) from others before you remove your mask.

3.      You are not required to be vaccinated to participate. However, we recommend all dancers get vaccinated to protect yourself and the vulnerable. Asking someone if they’re vaccinated and expecting an honest answer is acceptable social dance etiquette.

4.      We will not be limiting capacity since the room is spacious enough to accommodate our usual crowd.

5.      We will ask dancers to provide contact info. Should a case of COVID be traced to a dance, we will notify you.

6.      We will not be checking temperatures. We trust you will use common sense and stay home if you’re feeling ill.

7.      We will provide hand sanitizer.

8.      No food will be provided.

We thank you in advance for your continued support and willingness to comply with all rules. We’ve all missed dancing and being together and can’t wait to share the joy of dance once again.

Sincerely,

Board members of the Southern Tier Swing Dance Society

Southern Tier Swing Dance Society Presents:

Steve Ryan

West Coast Swing Workshops and Dance

Saturday April 18, 2020

American Legion Post 82,

1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott NY 13760

BIO: Steven Ryan is a professional dancer who has been dancing for more than 25 years, and has won numerous dance competitions throughout that time in jazz, theatre arts, hustle &, west coast swing. He is an advanced level swing dancer on the international circuit. He has choreographed many swing dance routines that were performed by class members at local dances and at the Syracuse Symphony. He’s a firm believer in strong technique. He is also the founder of The Syracuse Swing Dance Society. He has been teaching swing for 17 years and stays current by attending and competing at National Events. Steve is also the owner of the Swing Dance Alley dance studio in Syracuse, NY.
http://swingdancealley.com/

Note: The Binghamton dance community loves welcoming new dancers and offers many opportunities to get started with your WCS. However, these workshops are designed for dancers who have some experience with the dance. In order to allow more seasoned dancers to get the most out of these workshops, please attend only if you’ve already taken beginner WCS swing lessons and are comfortable with 6 and 8-count patterns. We appreciate your consideration!

Deadline: TUE April 14, 2020 Advanced At Door
Individual workshops $12 $15
1 workshop & Dance $15 $20
All-In (4 ws & dance) $50 $60
Dance only $10 $15

Add It Up ___________

Please write clearly and use a separate form for each registrant.

Advanced Registration Deadline: TUESDAY April 14, 2020
Name____________________________________
Phone_____________________________

Email____________________________________
Address___________________________________
City________________________________

State________________Zip________________
Make checks payable to: Southern

Tier Swing Dance Society (STSDS)

Mail to:

Tony Farrand

3662 Rath Ave, Endwell NY 13760

Or sign up at Tuesday Night Swing Dances,

105 Washington Ave, Endicott NY 13760

Send email to

stnyswingdance@gmail.com

if you have any questions

WCS Workshops – Saturday April 18, 2020

American Legion Post 82

1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott NY 13760

SAT 1:00 to 1:30 Registration and Warmup

SAT 1:30 to 2:30 #1 Cool moves from a whip - Whip technique with pivots, turns, & spins

SAT 2:45 to 3:45 #2 Stay or go? - When there is no time to stretch

SAT 4:00 to 5:00 #3 Get funky Dancing to funk music (footwork and attitude)

5:00 to 6:30 Dinner Break

6:30 to 7:00 Music for warm up and practice.

SAT 7:00 to 8:00 #4 Rock and go! - When and how to cut 2 beats of music

SAT 8:00 to 11:00 DJ Dance Mix

Directions to Endicott American Legion, 1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott NY 13760
From North or South: I 81 to 17 W to Exit 67 N
From East or West: Take 17 to exit 67 N
Take exit 67 N (RT 26 Endicott/Endwell). Take the 17C W exit (2nd exit).
Merge into left lane. Turn left. at 1st traffic light (Washington Ave)
1 block, turn left. Riverview Dr.
American Legion is the brick building on the left. Parking lot behind Legion, or on street parking.

CANCELLED

Sunday Casual Ballroom in Endicott

ENDICOTT AMERICAN LEGION

1305 Riverview Dr,  Endicott NY 13760

DJ Music by Mike

3:30 to 6:30     $10

Snacks provided, water for $1

CANCELLED

2ND FRIDAY of each month

THIS MONTH: MAR 13

Lesson: HUSTLE with special guest instructor DEBRA HAMPTON

CALIFORNIA MIX STYLE DANCE

DJ Dance Music provided by Mike

$10 for the Lesson and Dance  7 – 8     

ENDICOTT AMERICAN LEGION

1305 Riverview Dr,  Endicott NY 13760

West Coast Swing, Hustle

With some East Coast Swing, Night Club 2 Step,

Country 2 Step, Waltz,  Salsa, Cha Cha and Tango.

 A good selection of free snacks provided - water $1

More Info: mneil@stny.rr.com or 607-222-8904

During the last 15 minutes of the Tue night lesson the instructors will teach a bonus move.

The Lesson begins at 7:00, goes to 7:45, then, open dancing until 10:00

105 Washington Ave. Endicott

CHA CHA LESSONS with open dance

to practice and improve on what you’ve learned.

THREE (3) WEDNESDAYS in DEC

DEC 4, 11, 18

7:00 - 7:30 Beginner Level                  7:30 - 8:00 dance practice to music

8:00 – 8:30 Intermediate Level                8:30 - 9:00 dance practice to music

$10 for the whole night.   Instruction and music by Mike and Rebecca

Karate Academy, 2nd Floor, 105 Washington Ave, Endicott NY 13760

Questions:  mneil@stny.rr.com

WEDNESDAYS - NOVEMBER

LINDA LEVEROCK AND DEBRA HAMPTON

WEST COAST SWNG AND HUSTLE

(3) WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER

6TH, 13TH, AND 20TH

7-7:45 - BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - WEST COAST SWING

7:45 - 8 - MINI PRIVATES - WEST COAST SWING

              (LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE AND MUST PRE-REGISTER)

8-8:45 -  BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - HUSTLE

8:45 - 9  MINI PRIVATES - HUSTLE

             (LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE AND MUST PRE-REGISTER) 

$10 PER CLASS, PER PERSON - PRE REGISTER

$15 PER CLASS, PER PERSON - AT THE DOOR

 MINI PRIVATES

$5 PER PERSON PER CLASS

LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE PER CLASS

MUST PRE REGISTER 

PLEASE CALL TO PRE REGISTER

LINDA LEVEROCK - (607) 434-9878

DEBRA HAMPTON - (607) 749-0864

KARATE ACADEMY 2ND FLOOR

105 WASHINGTON AVE.

ENDICOTT, NY 13760

  West  Coast  Swing Classes 4  WEDNESDAYS : OCT 2,9,16, & 23        

                Jessica and Glenn Lawrence  

 LOCATION :

KARATE ACADEMY 105 WASHINGTON AVE. , ENDICOTT

BEGINNER SERIES  7:00 – 8:00 – STARTING FROM SCRATCH

ADV. BEGINNER PLUS TO INTERMEDIATE     8:00 – 9:00  YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO BASIC 6-COUNT PATTERNS: SUGAR PUSH, RIGHT & LEFT SIDE PASSES AND TUCK TURNS, AND 8-COUNT BASIC WHIP AND BASKET.  WE WILL START FROM THERE, AND BASED ON THE LEVEL OF THE CLASS, ADD AS MANY VARIATIONS AND COMBINATIONS AS THE CLASS CAN HANDLE.  WE ALSO MAY COVER OR REVIEW SOME OF THE MATERIAL FROM SEPT WEST COAST WORKSHOP WEEKEND. 

PRICES:   FOR EACH SERIES

 $25 /PERSON/$45 PER COUPLE -$5 PER PERSON DISCOUNT - IF REGISTERED  ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25th.  YOU CAN SIGN UP AT THE TUESDAY DANCE AT “REXER’S”, OR MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION.

DROP INS: $10.00 PER PERSON, PER CLASS

 NO PARTNER NEEDED !! WE ROTATE IN CLASS        

ANY QUESTIONS – See Glenn/Jessica,

email trm@epix.net or  call (570) 395-0918

                                    REGISTRATION FORM

SIGN UP ON TUESDAY NIGHT  OR MAIL & MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Glenn Lawrence, 1103 Casterline Rd.  , Warren Center, PA 18851

NAME (S)______________________________ _______________________ PHONE_________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ____________________________________

WHICH SERIES  (CIRCLE ONE)            BEGINNER         ADV. BEG./ INTERMEDIA

RESUMING after SUMMER BREAK:

1st & 3rd Fridays of every month

Swing Dance at the The Puttin’ on the Ritz Dance Studio

With a California music and dance mix.

A mix of West Coast Swing, Hustle, Nightclub 2 Step, Waltz, Salsa, Country 2 Step, line dance , and ballroom. I take requests!

Location: Shoppingtown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse, NY 13214

Next to Sears

No Partner needed. For more information call 315-729-6763.

West coast swing lesson.  All levels (must know basics) 8:00 PM. $7.00 (with dance $10.00)

Dance $5.00.  9:00 PM – 11:30PM   Two Dance Floors

DJ music mix: Pop, Blues, R&B, Contemporary, and Funk, Country, and more!

Website: steveryandance.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveRyanDance

Please welcome guest instructor Ari Levitt to the Endicott American Legion for an evening of workshops and social dancing the night away! Schedule and more info below:

6:30 - 7:30pm: Night Club 2-Step
7:45 - 8:45pm: Intro to Fusion Dance
8:45 - 11:30pm: California Mix Style Dance including NC2, Waltz, Blues, Fusion, WCS, Latin, and more!

Endicott American Legion, 1305 Riverview Drive, Endicott NY

Cost:
$10 per class
$25 for both classes and entry to the dance
$10 Dance Only

About the instructor: Ari Levitt (Seattle) has been teaching and performing nationally and internationally for over 30 years. He is one of this country's leading innovators in the areas of "blended" social-partner dance, cross-step waltz, "fusion" waltz, "fusion" swing, and night club 2-step. He is director of numerous dance events throughout the world, including Waltz Week in Vienna, Mexico Dance Week, and more. More info: www.rolluptherug.com.

Ari will be joined by Alex Crenshaw who was until recently from Ithaca, NY. She is well known for her versatility in many dances including Salsa, Rueda, Kizomba, West Coast Swing, Fusion and many more. Alex currently lives in Seattle, WA where she was luck enough to meet and get to know Ari.

Together, they have joined forces to bring you a wonderful evening of unique classes followed by a diverse set of music to get you moving. Come dance with us!

Ari Levitt, MD  www.rolluptherug.com.

Southern Tier Swing Dance Society Presents:

Paul & Marta Canfield
West Coast Swing Workshops and Dance

Saturday March 30, 2019

American Legion Post 82, 1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott NY 13760

BIO: Paul and Marta Canfield have each been dancing for over 20 years with roots in gymnastics, East Coast Swing and Salsa. Paul and Marta drew each other in a WCS competition in Syracuse,  but didn’t meet again until a few years later at a National WCS competition in Buffalo where they became dance partners. They were married in 2008 and left the dance world to raise their 2 sons. In 2016 they started teaching beginner WCS with only 8 people in their first class. Now, they both compete in the Advanced level at WSDC approved events as well as teach workshops at these events.  They are the directors for Upstate NY JT Swing Team, with local students performing the routines locally, regionally and nationally. Their mission is to teach WCS and make it accessible for new dancers as well as foster a group of students who want to perform and compete on the National WCS circuit.  They are committed to helping their local WCS community grow and creating an inclusive and safe environment for dancers.  canfielddancearts@gmail.com                   facebook.com/canfielddancearts/

Note: The Binghamton dance community loves welcoming new dancers and offers many opportunities to get started with your WCS. However, these workshops are designed for dancers who have some experience with the dance. In order to allow more seasoned dancers to get the most out of these workshops, please attend only if you’ve already taken beginner WCS swing lessons and are comfortable with 6 and 8-count patterns. We appreciate your consideration!

     Deadline TUE March 26, 2019 - Advanced                  At Door                       Add it up

Single workshop                                 $12                              $15                              _______

1 workshop & Dance                          $15                              $20                              _______

Additional workshops x #                 $10                              $12                             _______

All-In                                                    $40                              $50                              _______

Dance only                                           $  7                              $10                              _______

Total                                                                                                         Total Due   _______

Please write clearly and use a separate form for each registrant. Advanced Registration Deadline: TUESDAY March 26, 2019

Name_______________________________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________Email____________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

City________________________________State________________Zip________________

Make checks payable to:  Southern Tier Swing Dance Society (STSDS)

Mail to:  Tony Farrand,  3662 Rath Ave,  Endwell NY 13760

Or sign up at Tuesday Night Swing Dances, 105 Washington Ave, Endicott NY 13760

email   stnyswingdance@gmail.com with questions

It all begins at 1:00 pm Registration and warm up to dance music

Please be on time as we will stick to the schedule 

1:30 - 2:30 pm     CORE WCS CONCEPTS

Concepts to improve your connection to the floor and partner

2:30 – 2:45 pm - Registration and warm up to DJ Dance Music

2:45 – 3:45 pm    FUN FOOTWORK for WCS

Fun and different footwork for both leaders and followers   

3:45– 4:00 pm - Registration and warm up to DJ Dance Music                                                              

4:00 -5:00 pm     LET’S BOOGIE with the BLUES

Concepts and styling for dancing to blues music

5:00 - 6:30 pm     DINNER BREAK                                                                                                6:30 – 7:00 pm – Registration, warm up and practice to DJ Dance Music

7:00 - 8:00 pm     PATTERN with a PURPOSE

Advanced Beginner WCS pattern with a musical purpose

8:00 – 11:00 pm     DJ DANCE MIX

email   stnyswingdance@gmail.com with questions 

Directions to Endicott American Legion, 1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott NY 13760

From North or South:  I 81 to 17 W to Exit 67 N

 From East or West:  Take 17 to exit 67 N

Take exit 67 N (RT 26 Endicott/Endwell).  Take the 17C W exit (2nd exit). 

Merge into left lane.  Turn left. at 1st traffic light (Washington Ave) 

1 block, turn left. Riverview Dr.

American Legion is the brick building on the left.  Parking lot behind Legion, or on street parking.

West  Coast  Swing Classes

 3 WEDNESDAYS : MARCH 6, 13, & 20, 2019 **

 TONY FARRAND AND CATHI HESLIN  

 LOCATION : KARATE ACADEMY

                105 WASHINGTON AVE, ENDICOTT

THESE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE GET READY FOR THE PAUL & MARTA CANFIELD WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 30TH AT THE ENDICOTT LEGION.  THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A BEGINNER SERIES.  WE PLAN TO OFFER OUR NORMAL BEGINNER SERIES AND THE FOLLOW-ONS IN MAY AND/ OR JUNE.  WE WILL BE USING THE SAME FORMAT, INCLUDING PRICING THAT MIKE & DEB HAVE USED IN THEIR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASES OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.  WE PLAN TO USE THE LAST 20 MINUTES OR SO IN EACH HOUR FOR OPEN DANCING & PRACTICE.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE TAKING THE CANFIELD WORKSHOPS TO TAKE THESE CLASSES, BUT YOU DO NEED TO HAVE TAKEN A BEGINNER SERIES.

7:00 – 8:00 – 6 COUNT PATTERNS  & COMBINATIONS 

            WE WILL COVER AS MANY 6-COUNT PATTERNS, AS WE CAN IN 40 MINUTES TO LEAVE THE LAST 20 MINUTES FOR DANCING WITH WHATEVER HELP YOU NEED.    

8:00 – 9:00 – 8 COUNT PATTERNS  & COMBINATIONS 

            THIS WILL MAINLY INCLUDE BASIC WHIP AND BASKET, AND  VARIATIONS AS WE CAN IN 40 MINUTES SO WE CAN LEAVE THE LAST 20 MINUTES FOR DANCING.  8- COUNT PATTERNS MAY INCLUDE EXTENSIONS OF BASIC 6-COUNT PATTERNS 

** WE MAY CONSIDER ADDING A 4TH WEEK IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST

NO PARTNER NEEDED !! WE ROTATE IN CLASS

PRICING - $5 FOR EITHER ONE OR BOTH CLASSES.

QUESTIONS – SEE TONY OR CATHI OR CALL 785-5228

We will be at Atomic Tom’s on State St in Binghamton to celebrate First Friday.

Mike will be the DJ playing your favorite East Coast and West Coast Swing Music.

Music starts at 6 and wraps up at 9. Free to all.

This is an outreach type event to introduce potential future friends to dance.

Join the fun, show local people what we’re all about. Fun for all.

Come out, celebrate and show your support for local Swing Dancing

East Coast Swing Next Level Lessons

Upgrade your East Coast Swing with some new patterns and style. Everyone is welcome

Wednesdays in Dec December 5, 12 and 19

Karate Acadmey - 105 Washington Ave, Endicott

$5 of the whole evening of lessons and dance.

7 pm to 7:30 Lesson followed by 30 min of dance practice.

8 pm to 8:30 Lesson followed by 30 min of dance practice.

The practice is useful to get what you have learned into muscle memory.

Music and Instruction provided by Mike Neil and Debra Williams