NYS Rhythm & Blues Fest Syracuse Swing Dance Society

Swingin' at the Rhythm & Blues Fest
with Maxwell Ho

Sponsored by Syracuse Swing Dance Society
July 16-18, 1999

Hotel Syracuse Radisson Plaza (Downtown), Syracuse, NY.

In coordination with N.Y. State Rhythm & Blues Fest.

We are happy to announce swing dance (west coast swing) workshops with U.S. Open Champion Maxwell Ho during the New York State Rhythm & Blues Festival. Workshops at all levels will be held during the day on Saturday (3 workshops) and Sunday (2 workshops). Private classes will also be available. There will be dancing to live music from national and local acts Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. We have negotiated with the hotel a 20'x40' wooden dance floor in the main ballroom (Imperial), which will be placed away from the stage so that it will not be crowded by people who are there to listen to the bands. In addition, there will be demo dances to the wonderful music of The CNY Jazz Orchestra Friday night at 8:30pm (estimated) and a free introductory lesson on Saturday, July 17, at 12 noon, both at Hotel Syracuse.

Schedule

Friday and Saturday events are at Hotel Syracuse Radisson Plaza, Sunday venues are as noted. Each workshop is 1 1/4 hrs long.

 RegistrationWest Coast Swing WorkshopsDance to Live Music
Friday, July 16  6pm-2am
Saturday, July 1712n-1pm
  1. 1pm (beg) Rhythm patterns & footwork to 6 & 8 patterns
  2. 2:30pm (int/adv) Movement & styling (posture, hand & foot movements)
  3. 4pm (int/adv) Fun and fancy moves (besides techique there is wow)
9pm-2am
Sunday, July 1812:30-1pmSSDS Brunch at Glen Lock Inn, 10:45-12:30. Exquisite open buffet, $16, SSDS will subsidize a modest portion of the cost.

  1. 1pm (int) Pattern variations with turns (slightly complicated new patterns, refine basics)
  2. 2:30pm (int) Patterns with arm & leg movements (refine arm & leg movements in new patterns)
@ Hudson Hall
Open dancing until 5pm		9pm-2am @ Styleen's

Private lessons are available. Contact Steve 315-434-9503 to schedule one.

Registration Form

 Registration Until 7/15Registration After 7/15
Each Workshop (1 1/4 hrs long)$8.00$10.00
All 5 Workshops$35.00$40.00

Name __________________________________________ Phone: ________ Email: ___________
Address ______________________________________________________________________

To register, please print & fill out the form above, circle your selection, mail it with a check payable to SSDS, 2 Wyncrest Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13257.

Admission to R&B Fest is required to enjoy dancing to live music at the Hotel Syracuse and most other venues. One night's admission to the hotel events is $10 Friday night and $15 Saturday night. Two day all-access passes (Fri & Sat) are $25 and three day passes are $30 (Fri, Sat & Sun). There are few clubs, such as Dinosaur BBQ and Empire Brewery, with no cover charge, but be prepared for huge crowds. Please check the R&B fest site for a complete price list of music events. Note that if you plan to take the workshops only, you don't need to buy R&B Fest passes.

Accomodations

We have rooms set aside at Best Western University Tower at 701 E Genesee St, which is only 1 mile from the main venue (Hotel Syracuse). (Route 81 to exit 18, you can see it from the highway), 315-479-7000, $59 per room for as many people as you can fit, mention swing dance to get the rate. If you want to stay at Hotel Syracuse, they have rooms set aside for the festival at the following rates: 1 person $99, 2 people $109, 3-4 people $119, mention R&B fest for these rates, 315-422-5121. We will also try to host dancers at the homes of local dancers. Please contact Tracie 315-456-7070 to offer or request space.

Hotel Syracuse Music Line-up

Friday Night in Imperial Ballroom (Blues) Friday Night in Persian Terrace (Swing -- one night only) Saturday Night in Imperial Ballroom (Blues) Sunday Night at Styleen's (Blues) Please check the R&B fest site for a complete list of bands and music events.

Workshop Instructor: Maxwell Ho

Maxwell Ho started West Coast Swing dancing in San Francisco 11 years ago. In 1994 Maxwell began teaching WCS in NYC, Denver, Boston, San Diego, Philadelpia, Atlanta. He has won national Jack & Jill titles in Dallas, NYC and St. Louis. He is also three time U.S. Open finalist in classic and showcase divisions. He likes playing with dance-partners and dancing to the music. He believes in dancing with everybody at every level, as a leader as well as follower. He promotes WCS dancing in a personal and direct manner.

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