April 2025 Newsletter
 

Monthly Dance - Saturday April 19th

When: Saturday, April 19th

Where: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church (674 Woodlands Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901)


Instructor/DJ: Stacy and Su Suter

Style: Country 2-Step

Level: Beginner

7-8 pm: Lesson included with admission

8-10:30 pm: Dance


We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

  • $10 CSDS member
  • $10 Students with student ID
  • $15 General Admission

May 10th - Workshop Event with Erica Smith


Pre registration opens Monday, April 21st. Please note this is the second Saturday. You can now find details for this workshop event, including the detailed schedule and how to sign up for private lessons with Erica on our website.


Please note that participation in these workshops requires a solid working knowledge and the skills to dance all basic patterns (starter step, side passes, pushes, whip) with good timing, on your own and with a partner. Pre-registration opens Monday, April 21 and closes Thursday, May 8 at noon. For the best price we encourage all dancers who wish to attend this amazing day of dance to pre-register.  The pre-registration package and workshop prices will NOT be available at the door. 

Shoe Share in May! During our May 10th event, CSDS will also have a shoe share. If you have a pair of dance shoes you would like to give away, please bring them to the shoe share.

Swing Swap Every Thursday

When: Thursdays

Where: Municipal Arts Center.

7 - 8:30pm: social dancing


Admission Price:

Suggested donation of $3-$5

Cash or check only


Full DJ Schedule can be found on the CSDS facebook page or on the CSDS website event calendar. Thank you to all our Swing Swap volunteers who help DJ and host.

April DJ Schedule

April 3 Julie Barber

April 10 Kelly Ceppa

April 17 Kristin Wenger

April 24 Ed Tharnish


May DJ Schedule

May 1 Didi Jennings

May 8 Vic Gregor

May15 Kristin Wenger

May 22 Ed Tharnish

May 29 Kyla Miller 

Swag Shop


Looking for some cool CSDS swag? We have CSDS T-shirts and shoe bags available for sale. Shoe bags come in a variety of colors. T-shirts are available in a variety of styles and sizes. Visit our CSDS Swag Shop webpage for details on how to purchase.

Keep in Touch


We will announce updates to our calendar and events by email, update our website and post on our Facebook page.


Inclement weather, other 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.


Email questions to: cvilleswingdance@gmail.com

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

Ways to Get Involved with CSDS


  1. Become a Member: Members get discounts at all CSDS monthly dances. CSDS offers an annual membership for just $15. Membership dues help to support CSDS and is completely optional for attending our events. 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.
  2. DJ or Volunteer: CSDS is always interested in recruiting new DJs and volunteers to join our team. If you're interested in being a DJ and helping out our dance club, check out the DJ page on the CSDS website email to the club to speak Emily Simmons..
  3. Spread the word: share these events and announcements with your friends!


West Coast Swing Information


Group Classes: Charlottesville has classes through County Parks & Rec, taught by Kristin Wenger.


Dance Resources:

Introducing 2025 CSDS Board of Directors

Kyla Miller – President & Website Administrator

Sarah Bryan – Treasurer

Ed Tharnish – Secretary

Kristin Wenger – Talent Coordinator

Sharon Coleman – Membership Coordinator

Leigh Gordon – Board Member

Emily Simmons – Swing Swap Coordinator

Sara Hodges – Social Media Manager


To learn more about the board visit the CSDS website Board of Directors Page.
 

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