November 2024 Newsletter

Monthly Dance November 23rd

When: Saturday, November 23rd

(4th Saturday This Month!)

Where: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church

7-8pm: lesson with Kristin Wenger- spice up your basics! This is a beyond beginner level lesson. Dancers should already be familiar with their basics.

8-10:30pm: social dance with DJ Kristin

Admission Price:

$10 CSDS Members

$13 General Admission

$5 Students w/ID, First Time Attendees & Members with October Birthdays

Children Under 17 Free

We accept cash, check and PayPal

Swing Swap Every Thursday

When: Thursdays

Where: Municipal Arts Center (the "MAC").

7 - 8:30pm: social dancing

Admission Price:

Suggested donation of $3-$5

Cash or check only

Thank you to all our Swing Swap volunteers who help DJ and host.

November DJ Schedule

Nov 14 Julie Barber

Nov 21 Kristin Wenger

Nov 28 Cancelled

December DJ Schedule

Dec 5 Didi Jennings

Dec 12 Vic Gregor

Dec 19 Ed Tharnish

Dec 26 Kelly Ceppa

Full DJ Schedule can be found on the CSDS facebook page or on the CSDS website event calendar.

Save the Date for our December 21st dance! The December dance will include a free dinner for members beforehand. Need to renew your membership? You can renew online here.

Prices Changing January 2025

Beginning January of 2025 prices will be changing to keep up with increasing costs and so that CSDS can continue to pay the DJs and instructors more equitable fees. CSDS aims to keep member prices low. Price changes will be as follows:

Member dance price: $10 (no change!)
Annual membership: $20
Non-member monthly dance price: $15
Student dance price: $10
We will no longer offer special prices for first-time attendees or birthdays.

Welcome New Board of Directors Members

Sara Hodges
Sarah Bryan
Sharon Coleman
Emily Simmons

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

Make sure you are always up-to-date on the latest from CSDS. Follow Us On Social Media!

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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

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.
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 and contact Ed T. or Kyla.
Spread the word: share these events and announcements with your friends!

West Coast Swing Information

Group Classes

Charlottesville classes are currently being offered through County Parks & Rec, taught by Kristin Wenger; Lake Monticello classes are being offered by Kyla Miller. 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 so you can plan to dance elsewhere like the weekend events or in other communities frequented by CSDS dancers, such as Richmond and Lynchburg.

Thank you to our 2024 CSDS Board of Directors for volunteering this year and supporting CSDS. The 2025 CSDS Board of Directors will be elected at the October monthly dance.

2024 CSDS Board of Directors

Leigh Gordon - President

Gina Fletcher - Treasurer

Ed Tharnish- Secretary, Swing Swap Coordinator

Ed Guida - Membership

Kristin Wenger - Talent Coordinator

Kyla Miller- Website Administrator, Assistant Swing Swap Coordinator