http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ PSDC Forums Topic: CATALINA JAZZ DANCE FESTIVAL - June 5-7, 2009 en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:24:25 +0000 http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/catalina-jazz-dance-festival-june-5-7-2009#post-68 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:50:22 +0000 2plyswing 68@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ <p>Believe me when I say this was a very difficult decision... </p> <p>It is not easy to start a new event with so much going on in the dance world, and it is impossible not to conflict with others.<br /> Circumstances have led me to make the final decision today to move Catalina to 2010.</p> <p>Since the addition of the FRANKIE 95 event, I have felt conflicted about starting Catalina again this year.<br /> I feel that EVERYONE should support this once in a lifetime celebration for the person who mentored us all.</p> <p>I do not wish to cause a conflict for anyone on the fence between going to New York or coming to Catalina.<br /> I will be in New York supporting Frankie and look forward to seeing you all there: <a href="http://www.Frankie95.com" rel="nofollow">www.Frankie95.com</a> </p> <p>There are also two established events just before and after the originally planned Catalina weekend:<br /> Camp Jitterbug (10th annual) on May 28-31 - <a href="http://www.campjitterbug.com" rel="nofollow">www.campjitterbug.com</a><br /> and<br /> All Balboa Weekend (9th annual) on June 11-14 - <a href="http://www.allbalboa.com" rel="nofollow">www.allbalboa.com</a></p> <p>What a fantastic time for dancers.</p> <p>I'm a big believer in abundance and that all events can be successful.<br /> However, the saturation of such large events in 4 straight weeks is too much for any dancer or event planner to handle financially.</p> <p>I know many dancers were very excited to return to Catalina this year and I apologize for the change of plans.<br /> I assure you it will be an event worth waiting for - an event like no other in the world.</p> <p>IN 2010 WE RETURN TO CATALINA to dance in the most beautiful ballroom in the world!!!!</p> <p>Stay tuned for future details at <a href="http://www.2PlySwing.com" rel="nofollow">www.2PlySwing.com</a></p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p>Joel Plys</p> <p>On another 2PlySwing Productions note:<br /> First 20 tickets for Bal Rendezvous sold out in 3 minutes.<br /> Next 40 tickets sold out in 55 minutes<br /> We are now taking registrations for the next 80 and they are going quickly...<br /> If you are interested in attending, I recommend you register soon. </p> http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/topic/catalina-jazz-dance-festival-june-5-7-2009#post-65 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:50:44 +0000 2plyswing 65@http://www.portlandswing.org/forums/ <p>That's right - in 2009 we return to CATALINA...</p> <p>Mark your calendars for JUNE 5-7, 2009<br /> and EVERY June from now on</p> <p>WEBSITE HAS BEEN UPDATED!</p> <p>Your main instructors will be:<br /> ** RYAN &#38; JENNY<br /> ** STEVEN &#38; VIRGINIE<br /> ** RICHARD POWERS<br /> *** other support instructors announced soon…</p> <p>REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 5<br /> - I need a few days after New Year's to recuperate...<br /> - At 12:01 am, JAN 5 registration goes live<br /> - Join the race to buy tickets to the most amazing event in 2009</p> <p>-- 175 Follower FULL WEEKEND TICKETS<br /> -- 175 Leader FULL WEEKEND TICKETS</p> <p>--- Discount prices on limited tickets<br /> --- Date driven discounts are a thing of the past for 2PlySwing productions</p> <p>---- FREE EVENT opportunity for the first 20 registrations</p> <p>----- Special discount for attending BOTH Catalina &#38; Bal Rendezvous<br /> ----- Available for the first 100 attendees both...</p> <p>FULL DETAILS AT: <a href="http://www.2PlySwing.com" rel="nofollow">www.2PlySwing.com</a> </p>