Our Holiday Dance, and last dance of the year, is Saturday, December 16th and we'll be at the Municipal Arts Center (the "MAC"). We're having a Members Dinner from 6-7 pm (downstairs) followed by a lesson from from 7-8 pm with instructor Kristin Wenger who will also DJ the dance from 8-10:30 pm (please note the end time, a venue requirement)!

SCHEDULE:

6-7 pm: Members Dinner (must RSVP by Dec. 13th!)

7-8 pm: Lesson: A Few New Patterns to Spice Up Your Holiday! Level: should know your basics/have completed a WCS Level 1 class.

8-10:30 pm: Dance

ADMISSION: We accept cash, check and PayPal.

DINNER, LESSON + DANCE:

$10 CSDS Members

$5 CSDS Members with December Birthdays

$28 General Admission

$20 Students w/ID

LESSON + DANCE:

$10 CSDS Members

$5 CSDS Members with December Birthdays

$13 General Admission

$5 Students w/ID

DINNER ONLY:

Free for CSDS Members

$15 General Admission

If you're coming for dinner, you must email your RSVP (cvilleswingdance@gmail.com) to us by Wednesday, December 13th, thank you!!

Pro Tip: if you're not currently a CSDS member, join now for just $15/year and then for an additional $10, enjoy the entire evening with dinner and have discounts on our monthly dances for a year!

In the event of inclement weather and/or there is a schedule change or cancellation, we will make a post on our public Facebook page (you don't have to have an account) by 2 pm ET the day of the dance and if time permits, our website will be updated and an email sent out.

CSDS Membership

CSDS offers an annual membership for $15. Membership dues help to support CSDS and is completely optional for attending our events. Members do get to enjoy discounts to CSDS dances. To become a member or to renew your membership, please visit the CSDS website or take care of this in person at a CSDS dance. If you have any questions regarding the status of your membership, please contact CSDS.

December Member Birthdays

Happy birthday to the following CSDS members: Bonny Branch, Carol Bradford, Christi O'Leary, Chuck Bull, Georgia Evering, Gerry Sackett, Jim Naffin, Joan Seale, Kajsa Champ, Mary Evering, Michael Recant and Vic Gregor. If you attend our dance the month of your birthday, admission is just $5! Members, if we've missed your birthday, let us know!

Code of Conduct

CSDS has a Code of Conduct. Attendees are expected to be familiar with and abide by it at all CSDS sponsored events.

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Swing Swap

CSDS' weekly Thursday Swing Swap continues this month (Dec. 7th-14th-28th) with great tunes to have you groovin', a boomin' sound system and hardwood to get your spin on, all at the MAC (Municipal Arts Center), 7-8:30 pm! Swing Swap Coordinator Vic Gregor and other volunteers alternate hosting/DJing duties (thank you!). Come on out and practice, swap ideas and moves or just dance. We're beginner friendly and practice friendly! Admission is a suggested donation of $3-$5 (cash/check only). Location: 1119 5th St. SW (across 5th Street from Wegman's).

Group Classes

Currently being offered through County Parks & Rec, taught by Kristin Wenger. You can register for classes in West Coast Swing and Country 2-Step, here. Also check out our other qualified instructors, local/regional regular dance offerings and studios/groups for more opportunities to #gettoclass!

Dance Resources

Check out the CSDS website for other dance opportunities, dance groups/hosts, dance instructors and dance resources (incuding music, shoes, events, training, tips/etiquette)! Also join the CSDS Planning (Social Events, Rides, Roomies, Etc.) group!

Social Media

Bookmark our linktree for links to our website and our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Like/follow us on these interactive platforms so you can enjoy more content about CSDS and dancing in general!

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CSDS keeping in touch ...

We will announce updates by email, update our website and post on our Facebook page. Schedule changes/cancellations of our dances/events will be posted on our public Facebook page (you do not need to have an account) by 2 pm ET the day of. Please help us spread the word by sharing these announcements with your friends! You can receive our Newsletter and emails by subscribing here. For future planning, we expect our 2024 monthly dance schedule to be the same ~ 3rd Saturdays.

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CSDS Board of Directors (2023)

(next meeting ~ December 4th)

Ed Guida, President

Gina Fletcher, Treasurer

Vic Gregor, Secretary

Lois Love

Marlon Cerritos