DRUM ROLL PLEASE...
Phil & Mindia are so excited to announce the confirmed venue for the 2017 Los Angeles International West Coast Swing Flashmob Performance & WCS Dance Event... at the amazing GRAND PARK... a 12 acre park in the Civic Center of LA!!!
Many dancers have been working hard all summer to entertain with this fun, new routine. Time to share West Coast Swing with the world! And inspire more people to dance.
WHAT IS A FLASHMOB???
Typically a Flashmob is an "unscheduled" performance that is choreographed, done in a public place, such as a train station, mall, or park, with people around who are surprised by an unexpected show! A great way to share dance with others, especially people who would not normally seek out a dance class or event.
2016 INTERNATIONAL FLASHMOB
Last year, Phil & Mindia had the privilege to participate in this thrilling event.
On the same day around the globe, the same choreography was danced, to the same song ("Classic" by MKTO), in 240 cities around the world! 39 countries were represented. There were over 6000 dancers sharing west coast swing with the world. Phil & Mindia had 34 couples perform on the Santa Monica Promenade! See Youtube video, or check it out on our website. (Thanks Steve Stingely & assistant Marty Heger!) Let's see how much the Los Angeles area can grow this year...
VENUE
The performance will be held in the OLIVE COURT area. There are wind sails above, which will provide some shade. Mindia said that they can sell dancing spots in the shade for $100 each. Just kidding! It's located next to the lower fountain, where an audience of people & families will be hanging out & playing, some in the water. The Kenneth Hahn Administration Building is behind the sails. There will be some chairs & tables nearby. There is a Starbucks next to the Olive Court area, as well as restrooms.
There is much to explore at the park... you can make it a day & have a picnic! From the Grand Park website, "A city's urban heart is an expression of its people, its diversity, its interests, and its passions. The new Grand Park with its majestic views extending from the Music Center to City Hall, provides Angelenos of all walks of life a place where they can come together to celebrate, reflect and shape the future in one central gathering." AND OF COURSE COME TOGETHER TO DANCE LOL!
FOOD: The Grand Central Market is a few blocks walk away. Fun vibe. Address is 317 South Broadway,
LA, CA, 90013.
TIMES:
PERFORMERS
If you are performing, please let Phil & Mindia know in advance. (Contact info below.) There may be more details to share, & would like to have a list of names ahead of time to make check in easier the day of. Also need the correct spelling of couple's names for the video credits yay! If possible, please come to the last practice next week on Monday, August 28th (Westchester Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey) or Wednesday, August 30th (Memories in Whittier) to prepare. See Class Schedule page for details.
***ARRIVAL FOR PERFORMERS***
Please arrrive early at the Olive Court area between 2 & 2:30pm to check in & go over the plan & video instructions. Please do not be late. Leave plenty of time to drive to the venue, park & get to the meeting area. Remember that it is a holiday weekend; traffic is unpredictable. Once signed in, you can walk around etc,. & meet back at the Olive Court no later than 3:15pm, ready to perform. Phil & Mindia may play some warm-up music before the performance.
PERFORMANCE TIME scheduled for between 3:30 & 4pm. There may be a second performance later on (Thanks Steve Stingley for the idea), so stick around! Somebody asked for a third Lol! Performers please gather for group pics after performance with Steve!
COST:
This fabulous venue is quite costly. Phil & Mindia are asking for a $10 donation (or more :-) from each performer. This is greatly appreciated. Payment in advance is even better. Come see them for classes or dancing. See website for details. Or mail check to:
3350 East 7th St.,#615, Long Beach, CA, 90804
SPREAD THE WORD!
Please support this event by clicking "Join" on this FB invite, share the invite on your FB newsfeed, & invite your friends & family.
OUTFITS:
Phil & Mindia's group of dancers voted for the idea of a red, white, & blue option theme... representing unity in this country. So any one of the 3 colors, or a combo of colors, works. For instance, you can wear all blue, or blue jeans & white t-shirt, or blue top & red pants, etc.
VIDEOTAPING:
Steve Stingley & assistant Marty Heger will be videotaping the performance, & also getting more video & pics during the social dance too. The routine performance will be submitted to France; they will put together a compilation video of all the cities around the world! Steve & Marty have done great work in the past, including the 2016 Flashmob videos & pictures etc. Thank you!
SOCIAL DANCING from 3:30/4pm until 7pm!!!
Phil & Mindia will be hosting & DJing a 3 hour West Coast Swing Dance after the Flashmob performance. Come join the fun! The space is very large to accommodate a big group, so tell your friends who dance.
SPREAD THE WORD!
Please support this event by clicking "Join" on this FB invite, share the invite on your FB newsfeed, & invite your friends & family.
COST:
This fabulous venue is quite costly. Phil & Mindia are asking for a $5 donation (or more :-) from each person who will be dancing. This is greatly appreciated. Payment in advance is even better. Come see them for classes or dancing. See website for details. Or mail check to:
3350 East 7th St.,#615, Long Beach, CA, 90804
SURFACE/ SHOES FOR PERFORMERS & DANCERS:
The surface is fairly smooth cement, that is flat. Suggested hard leather or plastic on the soles of your shoes. Rubber bottoms or sueded bottom dance shoes can be sticky on the cement, & tough on your joints.
SPECTATORS
Bring your family & friends to witness history in the making! No cost of course. There will be some seating & tables.
TRANSPORTATION/ PARKING
Phil & Mindia encourage carpooling, or taking the Metro, which goes right into the park. Parking garages nearby are about $10 for the day. One close by is Lot 10 on North Broadway between First & Temple Streets. ***NOTE*** Enter lot from Hill Street; Broadway will be be blocked off. ADDRESS: 145 North Broadway, Los Angeles. See Grand Park website for more details. GrandParkLA.org
THANK YOU
*To the Choreographers in France who created this amazing project. And to Jason Derulo for his song "Kiss the Sky."
* To all the people who helped in our venue search, especially Flori Smith, Asya Campbell, & Ilona Glinasky.
TO BRING
Family & friends, sun block, perhaps a hat, & your fun self!
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OTHER UPCOMING FLASHMOB PERFORMANCES!!
***SEPTEMBER 9th: 2nd Saturday monthly event: Phil & Mindia's Workshop & Dance Party at South Bay Dance Center in Lomita. Anyone who knows the Flashmob routine is welcome to come & perform. Also will be celebrating Mindia's Bday with cakes & treats & complimentary bottled water yay!
***AGES 18 & up for this venue. See FB invite & website for more details. $10 per person for the dance.
***THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st: Phil & Mindia's weekly class & dance event at Westchester Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey. 1st Timeres FREE! ***AGES 21 & up for this venue.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD for these additional performances.
Please support these event by clicking "Join" on this FB invite, share the invite on your FB newsfeed, & invite your friends. 9/21 FB invite to be created next week.
CONTACT INFO:
www.PhilAndMindiaDance.com
EMAIL: info@PhilAndMindiaDance.com
Mindia cell phone: 310-993-5690
Phil cell phone: 562-972-4863
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