OPEN HOUSE A BIG SUCCESS!!!

Yesterday evening we held our first dance group Open House. Nearly 50 people came to learn the elusive schuhplattler, and judging from the smiles on their faces as they left, all had a good time.

Starting at 4pm we began with demonstrating the two full dances that we were going to teach that evening, the Dreirsteirer and Kruetz Koenig. We let the visitors decide which to begin with, the men were eager to try the Dreirsteirer (2 women and 1 man...hmmmm...) It was fun to watch, our dance floor was full of twisting, turning, and laughter. Some people caught on faster than others, and there was some frustration, but every man in the room had a smile on his face!

After a 5 minute beer break (we did advertise "authentic"!) Dave took the stage to teach the Hauerhaun schuhplattler. Everyone, men and women, crowded the dance floor. The concentration level was high! I think we'd better watch out at Oktoberfest, we have 50 people ready for the schuplattler competition!

Another 5 minute break and then into the Kruetz Koenig (the "flying dance".) Everyone really seemed to grasp this one. A few groups even became airborne! (Mike, did you sign them up?!)

We finished the evening with a bratwurst and saurkraut dinner. Must've been good because some came back for seconds! We may have come out of this evening with a couple more dancers for our group, but more importantly we've raised awareness of our club. I heard several times that people didn't know that it exsisted, or that there was an Oktoberfest held here. We certainly saw this as a success and are hoping to do this again in the future, perhaps make a regular event out of it. Hope to see you there!

20+ signed up for the Open House

Thanks John de Pfyffer!

20+ people have signed up so far for our schuhplattler Open House! Happening Sunday April 26th, 2009, time is running out to sign up! Please contact us at wmaw@shaw.ca if you'd like to attend.