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Greetings!
  
In less than a week, exciting venues all over the Bay Area will begin qualifiers for the NCSDC.  Each venue will offer Jack and Jill competition in Newcomer, Novice and Open divisions.   
  
Newcomer - Never competed in a sanctioned event Novice - Same as WSDC rules Open - All other levels except All Star & Champions
  
The first place couple in each division will qualify for the finals to be held on May 3rd at Kodiak Jacks in Petaluma. 
  
We hope you join in the fun at all the venues and especially at the finals where we will have lots of dancing, pro-am, lots of dancing, workshops from some of the best instructors in the nation, lots of dancing, a last chance qualifier, lots of dancing, the Top Dog Derby, and you guessed it, lot's of dancing. 
  
There is something for every west coast swing lover at every level at the Northern California Swing Dance Challenge. 
  
Read on for specifics about qualifiers, workshops and how you can purchase your V.I.P. pass to the Finals. 
We look forward to seeing you there! 
  
Sincerely, 
  
 
Yvonne Benavidez 
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 NCSDC - What is it?  |  
  
Our Mission
The NCSDC is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of WCS in Northern California.
  
Our Goal 
Our purpose is to expand our 4th annual NCSDC to include other important teachers and their communities providing a series of contests in a friendly and supportive environment for newcomers and novice dancers to experience Jack n Jill competitions. Collectively, we are offering a convention style atmosphere in a non-intimidating setting.
  
Our Plan We will run qualifying events at several venues for two weeks preceding the finals around the Bay area and Sacramento with the finals contest held in Petaluma, CA. At the Finals contest we will offer all day workshops, multiple levels of competitions, and open dancing. We will hopefully inspire competitiors to go on to enter large scale competitions ensuring the future of WCS by growing the population of competitive dancers in Northern California.
 
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 What division do I enter?  |  
    
  Novice Champs 08'  
   
Newcomer:  Has never competed in a NASDE or WSDC event in any division. Novice: Same as WSDC qualifying criteria Open: All other levels other than All-stars and  Champions 
Top Dog: (At Finals Only) All-Stars and Champions 
$1000.00 cash plus prizes   Each venue will host 2 qualifying events (except 2lf, which will only run one).  The winner of each division will go on to the finals and the second place will be listed as an Alternate finalist.   Contest Entry is $10.00 
  To enter the last chance qualifier,  competitors must also purchase a V.I.P. pass or at minimum, an evening dance ticket $15.00 
  
You do not need to be a competitor to attend the finals....it is a day with something for everyone.     |             
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 How can I get involved?  |  
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  Attend one of these qualifying events  
Monday April 20& 27, 2009       Novato - WnY Warehouse        64 Digital Dr., Novato       Dancing 6:30 - 10 PM, Contest 8:00 PM       Host: Yenni Setiawan & Warren Pino 
 Tuesday April 21& 28, 2009      Roseville - The Station      1100 OrlandoAve, Roseville      Lessons 7-8:00, Contest 8:30      Hosts: Jason & Yvonne & Gaye Livingston      Dublin - Rhythm Street Dance Studio      6635 D Dublin Blvd, Dublin      Lessons 7:15-9:30, Contest 9:45      Host: Kurt Sensor     
Wednesday April 22 & 29, 2009       Campbell - The Dance Spectrum       1707 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell       Lessons 7-9:00, Contest 9:30       Hosts: Miguel & Mana De Sousa       Danville - Two Left Feet (April 29th Only)      194 Diablo Rd Danville, CA      Lessons 7:30 - 9:30, Contest 9:45      Hosts: Melissa & Arjay
  
Thursday April  23 & 30, 2009      San Rafael - Community Center      618 "B" Street, San Rafael      Lessons 6:30-8:30,Contest 9:00      Hosts: Yvonne & Jason Wayne
  
 
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 Workshops May 3rd  |  
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 The Best of the Best  
1:00 PM  (Room A) 
Kurt Senser - Beg/Int N.C. 2 Step 
1:00 PM (Room B) 
Mana & Miguel De Sousa - Int WCS Patterns
  
2:00 PM (Room A) 
Michelle Kinkaid -WCS For Competitors
2:00 PM (Room B) 
Nicholas King - Smooth Beg WCS
  
3:00 PM (Room A) 
Melissa Rutz - Work It Girls! Ladies Styling - All Levels 
3:00 PM (Room B) 
Rob "I"  - Move it Man! Men's Styling - All Levels
  
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 NCSDC Finals Sunday May 03, 2009 - A mini convention  |  
11:00 AM   Doors Open: Registration, Warm-ups, Open Dancing  12:00 PM  Swing Pro-Am: Newcomer, Novice, Open  1:00 -  4:00 PM   Workshops (2 rooms) See website for schedule/classes  wcsstars.com  
 4:00 - 5:30 PM  Dinner, Registration, Open Dancing  5:30 PM  Last Chance Jack n Jill Qualifier:  Newcomer, Novice & Open  7:00 PM  Finals: Newcomer, Novice, Open, Awards  8:00 PM    1st Annual Gene Kashack Top Dog Derby  Dancing until 11:00 PM  
  
Ticket Information 
Get your tickets today 
  
Finals VIP Ticket  - Includes Workshops, Dinner & Dance (11A-11P) $50.00 purchased before 4/27/09  
 
$58.00 Door 
  VIP Finalist Pass: (If you are a finalist at any qualifier excluding last chance, receive a $10 discount on VIP Pass, if you have already purchased a pass, a refund will be issued at the door.)  $40.00  
  
Contest  Entry Fee: $10.00 Pay at progressive qualifiers                                  or at finals for last chance Qualifier 
  
Top Dog Derby Entry Fee: $15.00 
  
Dance Only - $15.00 (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM)                         $10.00 after 8:00 PM     
Confirmed Top Dog Entrants:  
Joanna Meinl, Rob "I", Edwin Li, Nicholas King, Yenni Setiawan, Nick Jay, Michelle Kinkaid, Melissa Rutz, Kurt Senser, Mana De Sousa, Miguel De Sousa, Mackenzie Goodmanson, Sean Mc Keever, Kristin Sorci, Warren Pino, Tatianna Borget, Joan Lundahl and the list keeps building. 
  
Be at the Biggest Little Event in NOCAL....everyone else will.  
 
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