From: l9ux@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
Newsgroups: rec.folk-dancing,rec.misc
Subject: IThaca Swing Dance Newletter
Date: 9 Oct 92 13:38:10 EDT
Distribution: rec
Organization: Cornell University


                     Ithaca Swing Dance Network

                        Fall 1992 Newsletter

All of these dances are being sponsored by the
Ithaca Swing Dance Network (ISDN).
They are solely run by volunteers
who gain nothing but free
or reduced admission.

Monthly Fall Dances
-------------------
Mark your calendars:   Big Night Out (from Philly) playing on Oct. 24th. $8
*ISDN dances*          Bobby Henrie and the Goners playing on Nov. 14th. $6
*this fall*            Teddy Kern will be in Ithaca on December 5th.
*include*              The Throbbing Hub playing on Dec. 12th. $8
---> Call 273-0126 for additional information.


Note:     Please bring your own cup even though refreshments are 
included with the price of admission.  Also, please help out 
cleaning up after the dance.

Record Hop Parties
------------------
Dates:
     Friday, Sept. 25th - West Coast night
     Saturday, Oct 3rd - Record Hop night
     Friday, Oct. 23rd - West Coast night
     Saturday, November 7th - Record Hop night
     Friday, November 27th - West Coast night
     Saturday, December 5th - Record Hop night
     All Wednesdays!!! - Record Hop night
Time:     Always from 8:30 - 11:30ish
Where:    Always at the Loft (209 N. Aurora)
Cost:     $4 for dances on Friday and Saturday, and $3 for dances 
on all Wednesdays.  The price always includes refreshments if you 
bring your own cup.
In short:
     Every fourth Friday of the month, a West Coast record hop
     will be held.
     Every first Saturday of the month, the usual Record Hop will
     be held.
     Every Wednesday of every week of every month, Record Hops are
     held.
     Please bring your own cup to the record hops and donUt wear
     street shoes.

Other Dances not directly supported by the ISDN
-----------------------------------------------
Every Wednesday night at Kuma's Q Steve Southworth & the 
Rockabilly Rays
Every Friday night at the Network Cafe in Trumansburg - live swing 
bands.  Call to confirm.

ISDN Committee Meeting & Volunteer Policy
-----------------------------------------
*     Anyone can attend the next ISDN meeting.  It will be held at 
Cindy OverstreetU house (206 Lake Avenue, Apt. 1).  The meeting is 
on Sunday, Sept 20th from 6:00 - 8:00!  Call 277-5720 for 
directions.  Please contact Bill at 273-0126 if you plan to 
attend.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  Finally, if anyone 
would like to be involved in discussing the ISDN becoming a non-
profit organization, please attend this meeting.

*     Work Exchange Policy:  Work a half hour at the door and get 
half price admission.  To help with the door, contact Jean at 272-
9133.  And, to help out with decorating, contact Patrick at 273-
0003.  Also, please help out with clean up and set up whenever you 
can ... we need volunteers all the time. RHalf hour equals half 
price!S


Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Status
------------------------------------
The latest first draft of the statement of purpose is below.  
Please call Ira at 272-6982 or email Bill if you have any 
suggestions or comments on this draft, it is greatly appreciated.  
Also, Bill, Diana and Ira will form the initial board of 
directors.  When the NPO filing is accepted, we have six months to 
organize the first business meeting, where the members must 
approve the by-laws and elect or approve the board of directors.

     The swing dance tradition, in its many forms, is a 
significant facet of American culture and social history.  The 
Ithaca Swing Dance Network  (ISDN)  is organized to promote the 
popularity, preservation and development of this tradition for the 
enjoyment and education of its dance-loving members and the Ithaca 
community by

     *     sponsoring dances with live and/or recorded music
     *     creating and maintaining a music and video library
     *     sponsoring classes, workshops and performances
     *     providing scholarships to some of the many events
           available for swing dance instruction 
     *     supporting the growth of local dance troupes
     *     publishing a newsletter
     *     networking with other swing dance organizations

     The ISDN will take such further steps as it deems necessary 
to accomplish the above goals, and it shall perform other such 
duties and responsibilities in connection therewith as shall be 
set forth in its by-laws.

Dance Teachers in Ithaca
------------------------
Aswin van den Berg & Jean De Palma (272-9133): Jitterbug
Bill Borgida & Cindy Overstreet (273-0126/277-5720):  Jitterbug, West 
Coast, ExtravaDancers
Colleen Hill & Rick Skillings: (272-1913 or 277-8396): Cajun
Harriett Marranca (277-9962): Latin, Ballroom
Richard Eshelman (277-1588): Latin, Western Swing
Robbert vanJRenesse (277-5720): RetroRockers

Dance Classes are starting up for the Fall
------------------------------------------
Beginning Jitterbug, taught by Bill Borgida with Cindy Overstreet,
Starts 9/16 (Wed.) at 7:15.  Cost: $35 for CU students/staff,
and $45 for the public.  This is a 6 week series.  *No partner needed.*
Classes held at Anabel Taylor Hall. Call Bill at 273-0126 for more information.
Cost is pro-rated according to the number of classes you attend.  Anyone
can come to any class if they wish to brush up, cost $5/6 (student/public).

Intermediate Jitterbug, taught by Bill and Cindy.  Starts 9/16
(Wed.) at 8:30.  This is a 4 week series. Cost is $5 for students
and $6 for all others per class.  Call Bill at 273-0126 for more information.
Cost is pro-rated according to the number of classes you attend and
no preregistration is needed; come when you wish.

Beginning Jitterbug, taught by Bill.  Starts 10/4 (Sunday)
at 8:00.  To register, contact the Community School of Music and Arts
at 272-1474.

Western Swing, taught by Bill and Cindy.  Starts 10/14 (Wednesday) - 11/4.
The cost is $20/25 for the four week series, or you can come in for
any one class.  The cost per class is $5/6 (students/general public).  No
partner needed.

Eight Count Lindy, taught by Bill and Cindy.  Starts 10/13 (Tuesday).
This is a 4 week series costing $20 in advance/$25 at the first class.
*No partner needed.*  For info and to register call 273-0126.  Also,
you can pay $7 per class at the door.

Advanced Lindy (Swing), taught by Bill and Cindy.  Starts 10/13
(Tuesday).  This is a 4 week series costing $20 in advance/$25
at the first class.  No partner is needed.  For info and to register,
call 273-0126.  Also, you can pay $7 per class at the door.

Beginning Jitterbug, taught by Jean De Palma and Aswin van den Berg.
Starts 9/10 (Thurs.).  $30/35 for a six week series.  For info, call 272-9133.

Intermediate Jitterbug, taught by Jean and Aswin.  Starts 10/22 (Thurs)
This is a six week series costing $30.  For info, call 272-9133

Cajun 1- and 2-step, jitterbug, waltz, Zydeco and shuffle.  Rick Skillings
and Colleen Hill will be teaching.  No partner is necessary, but
recommended.  Classes begin on Wednesday, Sept 16th.  For info
and to register call T-S-T BOCES at (607) 257-1561.  More beginner
classes begin on October 13th and November 10th.  Call CSMA at
(607) 272-1474 to registe, or call Rick at 277-8396 or Colleen at
272-1913 for additional information.


Reminders
---------
*     No more swing swaps.
*     No aerials of any kind permitted at dances.
*     Please volunteer.
*     Body Gear has Capezio shoes for men and women.  During
      September, take 15% off.
*     If you want some swing dance tapes, Bill has recordings for 
      sale at $5 each.
*     If you want to be on the phone list, call Matt (256-1303).
*     If you want to be on the e-mail list, e-mail Lew at 
      lrj@helios.tn.cornell.edu

Editors
-------
Co-editor:  Matthew C. Hutcheson (256-1303/255-4689/matthew-
hutcheson@cornell.edu)
Co-editor:  Bill Borgida (273-0126/254-6483 
/rac@cornellc.cit.cornell.edu)
Note:  All ideas, contributions & suggestions are welcome.  WeUd 
love to hear from you!


Have fun!        Look cool!        And dance to the music!