SwingPurdue.org :: Whistle Stop

General Information

It's that time of year again. Purdue Night train presents Whistle Stop 2009.

What:
Whistle Stop 2009 will be held on November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2009 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is a workshop at Purdue University hosted by Purdue Night Train, and will focus on the intricacies of Lindy Hop and Balboa.
There are a total of nine, one hour lessons sections planned. This workshop will feature instructors Steve Garrett and Heidi Salerno.

Where:
Whistle Stop 2009 will be held in and around Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette is between Chicago and Indianapolis on Interstate-65. For detailed directions and addresses of events, please see either the 'Venues' or the 'Schedule' link.

When:
Whistle Stop 2009 will be on November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2009. Dates and times for the individual lessons and dances can be find in the 'Schedule' section.

Cost:
Prices for the Whistle Stop 2009 are listed below. Purdue Night Train cannot accept any kind of electronic payment at this time due to a policy of the Office of the Dean of Students at Purdue University. Payment in Check or cash is accepted.

Full Weekend (Night Train Member*) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $35
Full Weekend (Non-Member) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $45

Single Day Pass (Night Train Member*) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $20
Single Day Pass (Non-Member) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25

Per Lesson (Night Train Member*) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5
Per Lesson (Non-Member) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $7

* - To recieve the Night Train Member discount, payment must
be recieved on or before November 4th, 2009.

**All Registration at the door will be forced Ala-Cart pricing**

Checks may be made out to 'Purdue Night Train'
Checks may be mailed to:
Purdue Night Train
Purdue University
1001 Stewart Center, Box 669
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

Instructor Bio's
Famous for their amazing and creative footwork, Steve & Heidi teach Balboa as it was done by the old-timers and Bal-Swing & LA Style Lindy Hop with their very own style and flair and what they call JitterBal, their fun and exciting combination between Balboa and Lindy Hop. After teaching in the San Franicsco Bay Area for over five years, together with their precious baby girl Juliette, they moved to Southern California where they taught weekly classes for a year.

While no longer teaching weekly classes, they still give special workshops and travel around the globe bringing their knowledge of dance. They also teach countless students in their homes using their Instructional Swing Dance DVD.

Steve & Heidi both have a remarkable understanding of body movement and mechanics and can break down moves and provide dance technique in easily understandable ways. Together their love for the dance has created a teaching style which combines education and humor, making the dance lessons easier to assimilate and ensuring fun, laughter and learning.

You will also learn directly from Steve & Heidi the many moves Steve has created over the past years, which many instructors all over the world teach in their Bal-Swing repertoire today, as well as the latest moves Steve & Heidi have innovated together and the way to seamlessly mix and match all the swing dances, which they have coined "JitterBal". And of course they can bring to you what those amazing gems of swing, the old-timers, have taught them. Most importantly, they can impart the true Balboa "feel" which is at the heart of this amazing dance.

From http://balboaswing.com