Re: SOC: competitions Yeah!

Mark Balzer (m-balzer@STUDENTS.UIUC.EDU)
Mon, 17 Mar 1997 15:33:15 -0600

>I know that not everyone knows me , but I am a beginner with the Dancing
>Illini who recently experienced her first Comp. If anybody out there
>has ever had a doubt about whether or not to go to a competition , doubt
>no longer. It is one of the best things you could do as a dancer....
>I got several chances to dance with some absolutely top notch dancers
>and have a wonderful time!
>love,
> Regina

Regina, come to the Chicago Classic with us this weekend. If you've never
been to a Swing comp before, this will change the way you think about
dancing forever!

Unlike the big-time amateur & pro ballroom comps, Swing conventions are
"audience participation" events. Here you'll get to dance with everyone;
the beginners as well as the workshop instructors & competitors. You'll
get to see great competitive dancing, but you'll spend even _more_ time out
on the floor.

In the competition segments, one couple dances at a time. As a spectator
you get to fully enjoy each couple's routine. You don't have to divide
your attention between a multitude of couples dancing simultaneously like
in ballroom events.

You'll see couples dancing _to_ the music instead of _over_ it; they'll be
hitting every break and accenting every phrase. It's great fun to watch
and the music is fabulous. Again, come with us - it will change the way
you think about dancing forever!

Mark