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Join Michelle Kinkaid and Team for the 15th Annual "Mountain Magic" Dance Convention Swing, Hustle, Night Club 2-step October 31-November 3, 2013 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada BEAUTIFUL SOUTH LAKE TAHOE LOCATION! Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa (formerly Caesar's Tahoe) Ticket Info Event Schedule - TBA Workshop Schedule- TBA Contest Info - TBA Event Staff NEW This Year Hotel Info Travel Info Event Registration Form (Word) Event Registration Form (PDF) Event Flyer - Front Event Flyer - Back Roommate & Carpool Search FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Workshops, Dancing, Contests plus ... Relax, Explore & Have Fun! The surveys voted Mountain Magic one of the "friendliest & most fun events of the year"! ~ Mountain Magic Special Features in 2013~ * 3-hour Mini Intensive with Benji Schwimmer & Torri Smith (extra fee) * Country Dance Party BOTH Friday and Saturday nights *Sports Psychology Seminar - "The Mental Side of Dance" by Dr. Milena Esherick & Terri Haley, MFT See a sample of this workshop on You Tube * Ask about Student pricing, Pro/Am Teacher's Special and All-Star/Champion Special WSDC Member - competition points awarded IHDA Member - competition points awarded Dance Contests: Jack & Jill West Coast Swing 101 (Newcomer) West Coast Swing Novice West Coast Swing Intermediate West Coast Swing Advanced West Coast Swing Masters (age 50+) West Coast Swing Champions/All-Stars Hustle Novice Hustle Intermeidate Hustle Advanced Night Club 2-Step Novice Night Club 2-Step Open (Int/Adv) Open Triple Challenge (All 3 Dances: WCS+Hustle+NC2) Couples Strictly Swing A (Adv/All-Star/Champion) Strictly Swing B (Novice/Intermediate) Just Hustle A (Adv/All-Star/Champion/Pro) Just Hustle B (Novice/Intermediate) "Fun" Just Dance Night Club Two Step (open to all) Open Cabaret (any dance) Anything Goes! (any dance, including Swing routines, from a couple, group, team, or solo person) Pro/Am Pro/Am WC Swing: Novice (male, female) Pro/Am WC Swing: Int/Adv (male, female) Pro/Am Hustle (IHDA): Pre-Novice (male, female) Pro/Am Hustle (IHDA): Novice (male, female) Pro/Am Hustle (IHDA): Pre-Intermediate (male, female) Pro/Am Hustle (IHDA): Intermediate (male, female) Pro/Am Hustle (IHDA): Advanced (male, female) Pro/Am NC2: Novice (male, female) Pro/Am NC2: Int/Adv (male, female) plus Top Teacher Award (male & female) and Top Overall Student Award (male & female) Mountain Magic Staff Invited Workshop Instructors & Judges Raul Ante Woody Bretz Dani Canziani Ed Cirio Glenn & Sue Cravalho Archie Dawson Jim Dolan Michael Eads Milena Esherick & Terri Haley Nick Jay Joanna Meinl Craig Johnson & Joan Lundahl Joy (Ro) King Nicholas King Randy & Stephanie Krul Jeffrey Munson Debbie Ramsey-Boz Stephanie Risser Benji Schwimmer Torri Smith Randy & Rhonda Shotts Jack Smith & Rachele (Basaez) Smith Manny Viarrial Sonny Watson Jason Wayne & Yvonne (Benavidez) Wayne and More TBA! Contact instructors prior to the convention to guarantee a Private Lesson spot! DJ's Raul Ante, Woody Bretz, Jim Dolan, Randy Krul Mike Pyle, Debbie Ramsey Boz, Jack Smith and Country DJ: Glenn Cravalho MC Debbie Ramsey-Boz Chief Judge Ed Cirio Event Sound Mike Pyle Still Photography Brad Whelan Video Thumbs Up Video Thumbs Up will be exclusively taping all final round competitions. Preliminary rounds are free to be taped by anyone. Dance Floor American Portable Dance Floor Vendors Dance Connection Shoes Second Wind Massage/Mike & Rika & Ryan Avon (Stephanie Leong) What to expect at Mountain Magic This Lake Tahoe vacation destination dance weekend is geared toward all levels of dancers in a fun, relaxed setting. Your VIP ticket includes free All-Star Workshops (WCS, Hustle, NC2, Country & more), many hours of open dancing in 3 non-smoking Ballrooms including a dedicated Hustle room, Early Bird Thursday Dance, Sunday After Party Dance, our traditional complimentary Friday Welcome Party, and our Hospitality Suite open Saturday & Sunday mornings (serving an array of continental breakfast items, coffee, tea, and juice). You may also participate in an assortment of dance contests or sit back and cheer for your friends as they compete and strut their very best (contest entry fees are extra). There will also be some Special Topic Educational Workshops. Make this an extended dance vacation and plan to come early for our Thursday Early Bird Dance then stay over and join us for our very fun Sunday Evening “After-Party” in Montbleu's elegant and private "Opal Ultra Lounge". It’s been said that “this after party is one of the highlights of the weekend”. In addition to all the options above, the spectacular Lake Tahoe area offers other options like golf, hiking, biking and sightseeing plus you can visit the neighboring casinos, restaurants, shops and shows available. Whatever you select, you are certain to have a most enjoyable time in this amazing mountain-resort setting. Lake Tahoe is the perfect getaway for both dancers & non-dancers alike. Mountain Magic will again be held at the beautiful MONTBLEU Resort Casino & Spa! (formerly Caesar's Tahoe). We are planning a great program which will again include classes tailored specifically to the beginning dancer as well as intermediate and advanced level dancers. We have planned some additional happenings this year. The event will begin again with a Thursday night Early Bird Dance & Lesson from 8pm-12midnight and include the "West Coast Swing 101" Jack & Jill specially designed for the Newcomer Dancer. As before we have also included some Early Friday Afternoon Workshops, Special Topic Workshops and the "Triple Challenge Open Jack & Jill". This category is open to all dance levels and the contestant must dance all three dances (WCS, Hustle & NC2). There will also be some fun activities in the evening as we have done in the past. Our "Special Topic Seminars" were very well received last year so we will be presenting some again this year. You'll have all of these choices plus plenty of open dancing with our non-smoking Two Ballroom layout. **Don't forget to plan to arrive early for our Thursday Early Bird Dance and stay over for our Sunday After Party! NEW THIS YEAR! Mini Intensive with Benji & Torri *3-hour Mini-Intensive presented by Champions Benji Schwimmer & Torri Smith Time: Friday, TBA Extra fee (not included in Weekend Event Ticket) Click Here for Flyer Country Dance Party - BOTH Friday & Saturday nights! Master DJ, Glenn Cravalho will DJ a Country Music Mix for your dancing pleasure in Club Blu on BOTH Friday and Saturday Nights. Come and join the fun at our NEW Country Dance Party! Click Here for Flyer

Location & Accomodations:
Montbleu Casino Resort & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, NV 89449
55 Highway 50
Telephone: 1-888-829-7630 (toll-free reservations)
Telephone: 1-775-588-3515 (local)

Convention Hotel Rate:
$95/per night+Tax+Resort Fee $2.25 (Fri, Sat), $73/per night+Tax+Resort Fee $2.25 (Sun,Thur)
[Room rates are single or double occupancy. Each additional person is $20. Maximum 4 adults per room.]
Limited space available. Must reserve by 10/1/13, OR until block is full, for special convention rate.
[Reservation Code "Swing Dance," "Mountain Magic" or our Group Code: STSWG13

To book the Montbleu Resort at our Event Group Rate:
1. Call the hotel directly @ 1-888-829-7630
-OR-
2. Go to Montbleu Website @ http://www.montbleuresort.com/
Enter check-in date and number of nights you plan to stay,
Scroll down to bottom of page and enter Group Code: STSWG12
You will then see our special group rate for the nights of your stay.

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Travel Information
DRIVING
Driving from the Sacramento Area:
Take U.S. Hwy 50 East to South Lake Tahoe. Montbleu is located on Hwy 50
just past the California/Nevada State line on the right side. Enter the main driveway
to reach the Hotel Lobby. Free parking is available.

Driving from the San Francisco Bay Area:
Take Hwy I-80 East to Sacramento, then follow the directions above from Sacramento.

Driving from Southern California
Take Hwy 5 or 99 North to Sacramento, then follow directions above from Sacramento.

Driving from Reno:
Take Hwy 395 South to U.S. Hwy 50 West. Enter the main drivewayfor the Hotel Lobby.
Free parking is available.

TRAIN:
Amtrak
Another local Bay Area option is Amtrak (train to Sacramento & then bus to Lake Tahoe).
Sample Ticket . Amtrak website: http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak

AIR:
Fly to Reno/Tahoe Int'l Airport (RNO). Montbleu Resort is 55 miles from the Reno airport.
You can take the South Tahoe Express Shuttle or rent a car to go from Reno to the
Montbleu Resort at South Lake Tahoe. Rental cars are available at the airport (reservations recommended).

Alternate Airport - Sacramento, CA: Fly to Sacramento Int'l Airport (SMF). Montbleu Resort is approx 90
miles from the Sacramento airport. Rental cars are available at the airport (reservations recommended)
-OR- you can take Amtrak bus from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe. (see Amtrak train info above).

AIRLINES:
- Southwest
- United
- American
- Alaska Air
- America West

Travel Websites:
- Orbitz
- Travelocity
- Expedia

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
From Reno Airport - shuttle bus service or car rental options:

South Tahoe Express Shuttle
(866) 89-TAHOE
www.southtahoeexpress.com

Shuttle Rates:
$29.75 one way/$53 round trip (please verify price & time schedule on their website)
Ticket counter is located across from carousel #5 in the Reno Baggage Claim area.
Reservations are recommended.

CAR RENTAL
Reno Airport services all major Car Rental companies (reservations are suggested).
Free parking is available at the Resort.

LAKE TAHOE INFO - Visitors Center
South Lake Tahoe Visitor's Center
Lake Tahoe Visitors Center


Other Travel Info:
- Amtrak Train
- Greyhound Bus
- Road Conditions
- Weather

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
CLICK HERE
for "Frequently Asked Questions" about Mountain Magic.
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Contest Results of Previous Years

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Mountain Magic Dance Convention

Contest Results

VIDEO
MM2012 Event DVD and Workshop Notebook DVD
Event Video and Video Notebook DVDs are available from Thumbs Up Video.
See a sample of the DVD @ http://youtu.be/mGONGPHox4E
To Order DVD CLICK HERE
Contact Bruce Gleason for questions or to order DVD; Phone:714-998-4004

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
View and order photos from Mountain Magic 2012 CLICK HERE
Phone: 650-762-5013
Email: brad@bradfordwhelan.com


Thank You!
A big thank you to all who attended and/or contributed to make the event such a success!
We are still remembering what a fantastic time we had at our 14th Annual Mountain
Magic Dance Convention! [see video clip and photo links] We received so many positive
comments on the event and the new additions. The surveys again reflected the
"fun and friendly" atmosphere with emphasis on the "social" aspects which are some
of our main goals for Mountain Magic. We hope that everyone felt welcome and enjoyed
themselves in our event's warm and casual environment.

A special thank you to our "ENTIRE" fabulous Staff for doing a superb job. You are the best!

I'd also like to recognize the Special Contributions of:
- Grant Austin/Dance Connection Shoes - Dance Shoe gift certificates for Top Pro/Am Students (Male & Female).
-Robin Rebello & Team - You were amazing in the Hospitality Room!
- George & Elise Shadow – Classic Art & Design, Pacifica, CA ... Design.
- Robert Kinkaid - Co-founder of Mountain Magic and all our Magic Events;
... A lifetime of love and the best husband I could ever have! I will love you forever and always!

I hope everyone has a very Happy Holiday Season and I look forward to seeing you back
at Mountain Magic next year and hopefully at one of our other "Magic" events too!

Warmest Regards,
Michelle

Next Event Dates October 31-November 3, 2013

Flash Mob at Mountain Magic 2010
MM2010 Flash Mob

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