TWP Presents “Frankenswing 2018” Featuring Michael Kielbasa

The third annual FRANKENSWING event is here!! Join us for this month’s Westie Party, which will run from Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20. Come solo or bring your friends! This year things are a little different since we're including Friday evening activities at Loafers. There will be two hours of Intermediate Workshops at Loafers Beach Club (Raleigh, NC) on Friday evening from 7-9 PM, followed by dancing. Saturday we will have our usual Westie Party schedule at Living Arts Collective (Durham, NC), with two more hours of Intermediate Workshops from 6-8pm, our Beginner Boot Camp from 6-8pm, a cocktail hour, and then social dancing the night away - with a COSTUME CONTEST, of course! GUEST INSTRUCTOR BIO: Michael Kielbasa Michael has been training and dancing for the past 20 years, in most styles of Partner Dancing. As one of the top Master Instructors, Michael has been traveling, teaching and performing not only in the United States but in countries like Canada, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia. He is known for his instruction, choreography, unique style, approach and quality. Michael is dedicated to the growth of all dance, its recognition as a sport and exciting social activity for everyone to enjoy! **** SCHEDULE: Friday, October 19th (Loafers Beach Club) 7:00-9:00pm INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (instructor: Michael Kielbasa) Intermediate Workshop Topics: 1) Arm Styling 2) Moves and Grooves Saturday, October 20th (The Living Arts Collective) 6:00-8:00pm INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP (instructor: Michael Kielbasa) Intermediate Workshop Topics: 1) Rotation Relation 2) Technical Styling 6:00-8:00pm BEGINNER BOOT CAMP (instructor: Raquel W. Nielsen) Topic: Beginner level West Coast Swing 8:00-9:00pm SOCIAL/COCKTAIL HOUR 9:00pm-1:00am SOCIAL DANCING! 10:30pm COSTUME CONTEST (Guests can come to the workshops dressed if they choose, or they can put their costume on during the cocktail hour. The facility has plenty of room for changing in to costumes. Guests are also welcome to come as they are and not dress up if they choose.) TICKETS/PRICING: Purchase tickets at https://squareup.com/store/TheWestieParty, or pay with cash or card at the door. ***Ticket price increases day of the event*** ALL FRI & SAT INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS, SAT COCKTAIL HOUR & SOCIAL DANCE: $85 if purchased BEFORE October 19 (+$2.50 processing fee for credit card purchases) INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP PRICES: $25 Each if purchased BEFORE Friday, Oct. 19 (+$2.50 processing fee for credit card purchases) - BEGINNER BOOT CAMP, COCKTAIL HOUR & SOCIAL DANCE: $25 if purchased BEFORE Friday ,Oct. 19 (+$2.50 processing fee for credit card purchases) - SATURDAY SOCIAL DANCE ONLY: $15 (+$2.50 processing fee for credit card purchases) - STUDENT PRICING: Students who show valid student ID are charged the following rates: * $5 discount for INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP + SOCIAL DANCE * $5 discount for BEGINNER BOOT CAMP + SOCIAL DANCE * $3 discount for SOCIAL DANCE ONLY LIVING ARTS COLLECTIVE PARKING: http://www.livingartscollective.com/parking-information/ PRIVATE LESSONS: Michael is available for private lessons in Raleigh, NC before The Westie Party begins. Message Michael directly if you're interested in a lesson! :)