Just like the title says, there are dance events lining up in March-April in OKC (+Tulsa, Dallas).
3/29-3/31 Tulsa Spring Swing
This is a West Coast Swing event on Easter weekend, coming back from covid hiatus. An WSDC registry event, which should be good for point-hungry WCS competitors as well as spectators who want to be entertained by more interesting WCS dancers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/371505728876575
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tulsa, Warren place
4/5-4/7 2nd Annual Argentine Tango Jack & Jill competition, milongas and workshops
They had this event last year on 6/2-4/2023. This year it is earlier by 2 months. A little friendlier to nice dresses and suits. Early June was quite hot already last year.
My understanding, from watching this event last year, is that for men he has to be a solid lead first and foremost and then also should look elegant or effortless. For women, she has to be able to add to the dance and has some appeal in her dance. For both, overall as a couple the dance should look together.
I was under impression that unlike for professional contests, for this contest "interests and appeal" are more "nice to have" than necessity. After all, it is not competition for professionals, who are supposed to be at a level of entertainer-dancers, not recreational dancers.
Well, I may be asking too much for Jack & Jill. It is a difficult format after all.
But it was fun to watch.
With milongas and workshops, it will be a fun event with broader appeal.
https://www.facebook.com/events/7583104275072932
Studio 22, Dallas
4/11-4/14 Oklahoma Dance Rush
This is mainly a Country Western and Ballroom event (plus some West Coast Swing). It is a part of national Country Western dance circuit. Most contests are pro-am format. There were a few pretty good dancers last year.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2804537786378197
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center
That said, I strained my knee last week and still nursing it. Last night I checked my recovery. It was okay, but I better be careful.
I am hoping to fully recover soon and be able to attend the above events all.
