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October 2009
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- Mr. Boogie Woogie (from the Netherlands) and friends at FatCat Ballroom - Tuesday, October 13
- Swing Sunday School new course - Charleston, Lindy Hop, and East Coast Swing - Join 10/11 or 10/18
- Halloween Party with Bad News Blues Band at Paragon Dance Center - Thurs., Oct. 29 - costume contest
- Club Red Swing Jack and Jill Contest postponed to November 1
- Swing and Lindy 7 day cruise - January 3-10, 2010 - Registration Open - cabins released Monday 10/12
- NEW - Community Page for swing dancers on the AZLindy.com site
- Ongoing Events - NEW Thursday Dance in the East Valley!
- Upcoming Events / Calendar
- National Events and Exchanges
- What's On The Web?
- Dance Etiquette
- Deep Thoughts
Not all events listed are produced nor endorsed by the AZ Lindy Hop Society.
Listings of events are merely provided as a service to those interested in swing dance and/or music.
1. Mr. Boogie Woogie and friends at FatCat Ballroom - October 13th
The piano sensation from Amsterdam returns to Phoenix for a great night of music and dancing.
Mr. Boogie Woogie and his band will come to Phoenix for ONE NIGHT ONLY to play for dancers. From just outside of Amsterdam, Mr. Boogie Woogie tours around the world playing his high energy Jump Blues, Swing, and Boogie Woogie, of course. With over 13 albums released throughout his career, he has great originals and favorites from the past for all to enjoy.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: East Coast Swing Dance lesson
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Dance to Live Band
Fatcat Ballroom - 3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ
$10. ALL AGES WELCOME
2. Swing Sunday School - New 5 Week Course
Join by Sunday 10/11 or 10/18. New Course starts November 8th.
Every Sunday afternoon with Steve Conrad
Join us for an exciting five week course that will have you on the dance floor feeling more confident and having fun. The Lindy Hop is the original dance that was done to swing music in the late 1920's and remained popular through the 1950's. It is done all around the world thanks to the passion of people like Frankie Manning and lovers of lindy hop everywhere. The East Coast Swing class requires you to know the 6-count basic step which can be learned at any swing night prior to the class.
2:00 pm: Charleston Beginning/Intermediate
3:00 pm: Lindy Hop Intermediate
4:00 pm: Lindy Hop Beginning
5:00 pm: East Coast Swing Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $10 per class OR all five and video review for $45
Sign up at the door on the first day of class. Class is open through week 3.
LOCATION: Fatcat Ballroom - 3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
MORE INFORMATION>>
3. Halloween Dance - Live music with the Bad News Blues Band
Thursday, October 29th
The Bad News Blues Band has been playing great swing and jump blues tunes for years and they are a dancers favorite in AZ. They bring lots of energy to every performance and they are fantastic for dancing.
Costume contest for great prizes
Categories of contest include: Scariest, funniest, and Couple/ Group. Unique prizes, lots of fun.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Swing Dance lesson
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Dance to Live Band
Paragon Dance Center
931 E Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (SEC of Rural @ Elliot)
$10. ALL AGES WELCOME
4. Jack and Jill Contest at Club Red on November 1
November 1, 2009
Club Red Swing is having an open Jack & Jill contest. That's right, anyone can enter! And there will be cash prizes. The first place couple gets $100, the second place gets $50, and the third place couple gets $30. You can sign up by emailing clubredswingdance@gmail.com and giving your name and whether you are a lead or follow, or you can sign up at Club Red on the 18th or 25th, or by 7:30 on the night of the competition.
Club Red Swing - Every Sunday Night
6:30 pm: Dance Lesson; 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Dance to DJs
2155 E University Dr in Tempe (SW corner of University & Price)
Ages 18 and Over $7 Admission or $5 with student ID
5. Swing and Lindy Cruise
January 3-10, 2010 (Cabins are released on Friday, October 9th. You can still join but it is based on availability)
This is an amazing week of dancing and fun! Imagine hundreds of people getting to know each other from all over the world with at least one thing in common, they all love lindy hop and swing dancing. Ports of call include the white sandy beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Instructors from around the world teach great classes and dances nearly every night! Starts at only $699 and includes your room for 7 days and nights, your food for every meal, amazing beaches, and all classes and dances. PLUS, First 50 people get $50 off . Make sure to use the promo code AZLindy or let them know you heard about it from Steve Conrad.
For info. & reservations call: 1-866-DANCEFUN (1-866-326-2338) or go online to http://www.dancefun.com
6. Community Page - NEW FEATURE:
We know that people in the swing dance community have many different jobs. We have Doctors, Lawyers, Realtors, Photographers, Small Business Owners, and much more. We have come up with a way to try and help build the community and perhaps help both a consumer and the business. So, we have created a new page to list a business or job or anything you may do. Most of the people listing their businesses on the page are offering exclusive discounts for other swing dancers and some will even barter for other services listed. So please take a look at the page and if you would like to list your business, contact steveconrad@cox.net for more information. If you have other ideas on what can help, we would love to hear from you.
http://www.savethearts.org/swing/community.html
7. ONGOING EVENTS:
For a list of all swing nights visit www.AZLindy.com
TUESDAYS:
Swing Dance at Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix
A really nice dance studio with a HUGE floating wood floor
7:30 pm: Swing Dance Lesson
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dance to DJ or occasional live band
Fatcat Ballroom - 3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ
$7 includes dance lesson, refreshments and dance
All Ages Welcome
No alcohol served
THURSDAYS:
Paragon Dance Center - Tempe - NEW!
HUGE dance floor, cool a/c, and great sound system
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Swing Dance lesson
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Dance to DJs or Live Band
931 E Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284
$7. ALL AGES WELCOME
No alcohol served
8. UPCOMING EVENTS / CALENDAR:
Tuesday, October 13 7:30 pm
Mr. Boogie Woogie and Friends
7:30 pm: East Coast Swing lesson for all levels
8:30 pm - 12:30 am: Dance to live music
FatCat Ballroom
3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix
$10; ALL AGES
Saturday, October 17 9:00 pm
Long John Hunter with the Bad News Blues Band
Rhythm Room Roots & Blues Concert Club
1019 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014
$8; 21 and Over
Friday, October 23 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Sugar Thieves
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
$20 (if interested in going, please contact steveconrad@cox.net so we can get a group discount)
21 and Over
Saturday, October 24 2:00 pm - 2:00 am
The Sugar Thieves at Jeromeatherapy (in Jerome, AZ)
12 bands play all day, The Sugar Thieves headline at 1:00 am
The Gold King Mines (this is said to be Jerome's "Burning Man" festival so be prepared for the debauchery)
Main St., Jerome, AZ
FREE EVENT; ALL AGES
Thursday, October 29 7:30 pm
Bad News Blues Band
7:30 pm: East Coast Swing lesson for all levels
8:30 pm - 12:30 am: Dance to live music
Paragon Dance Center
931 E Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284
$10; ALL AGES
Saturday, October 31 8:00 pm
The Sugar Thieves - Halloween Party in Jerome (Costume Contest)
The Spirit Room
166 Main St., Jerome, AZ
FREE; 21 and Over
Sunday, November 1 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Knock Out Parkinson's Jazz and Blues Festival
Knock Out Parkinson's Jazz and Blues Festival, held at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, features live music, a buffet and a silent auction. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix.
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
7200 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
PRICE: $75
www.parkinsonaz.org
Saturday, November 7 9:00 pm
Long John Hunter with the Bad News Blues Band
Rhythm Room Roots & Blues Concert Club
1019 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014
$8; 21 and Over
Saturday, November 21 9:00 pm
Big Pete Pearson Blues Band
Rhythm Room Roots & Blues Concert Club
1019 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014
$7; 21 and Over
9. Lindy Exchanges / National & International Events
A lindy exchange is where a host city holds a series of dances and events at a low price and typically offers housing though local hosts. They are a great way to meet lindy hoppers all around the world, see new cities for very little money, and experience different lindy hop scenes. Lindy Hop is a sub-culture phenomenon all around the world and a great way to meet and connect with people everywhere.
Resources for more dates: www.Swingoutoftown.com OR www.lindyexchange.com
Oct. 16-18
Lindy Diversion Weekend with Steven Mitchell and Virginie Jensen
Denver, CO
http://www.cmdance.org/new/diversion.php
Oct. 16-18
Menari Di Bali Lindy Camp
Island of the Gods, Bali, Indonesia
http://www.bali-lindy.webs.com/
Oct. 16-18
Cambridge Lindy Exchange
Cambridge, England
http://cambridgelindyexchange.co.uk/
Oct. 23-25
Albuquerque Lindy Exchange
Albuquerque, NM
http://www.abqlx.com/
Oct. 24-26
The American Lindy Hop Championship (ALHC)
Stamford, CT
http://www.artspectrum.org/artspectrum_005.htm
Nov. 6-8
Emerald City Blues
Seattle, WA
http://www.emeraldcityblues.com/
Nov. 13-15
Detroit Lindy Exchange
Detroit, MI
http://www.swingdetroit.com/detlx.html
Nov. 20-22
Austin Lindy Exchange
Austin, TX
http://www.austinlindyexchange.org/
Dec. 3-6
San Francisco Balboa Festival
San Francisco, CA
http://www.balboabattle.com/indexafter.htm
Dec. 27-31
Lindy Focus VIII
Asheville, NC
http://www.lindyfocus.com/
Dec. 31 - Jan. 3
San Diego's Swingin' the New Year with Soul
San Diego, CA
http://www.2plyswing.com/Z_NYEinSD/NYE_HOME.htm#TOP
10. What's on the Web?
Each month we will offer you some web videos that are making their way around the world. These are a great cure for office boredom (to watch only on your lunch break, of course). Sometimes these will have to do with dance but other times, the links will take you to places you may not have been. Enjoy.
Kevin St. Laurent and Juan Villafane at International Lindy Hop Championships 2008:
This is a tight performance from these two lindy hoppers. Includes Lindy Hop and Charleston and lots of unique aerials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PncRNkHEek&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-HM
Affects of psychotropic drugs:
A great documentary on the affects of certain drugs on spiders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uctx5OJj96s
11. Dance Etiquette: "No Fault Dancing"
It is best not blame a partner for missed execution of figures. Regardless of who is at fault when a dancing mishap occurs, both parties are supposed to smile and go on. This applies to the better dancer in particular, who bears a greater responsibility. Accepting the blame is especially a nice touch for the gentleman. But at the same time, try not to apologize profusely. There is no time for it, and it makes your partner uncomfortable. Just move on and keep dancing.
12. Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey
"If you're in a boxing match, try not to let the other guy's glove touch your lips, because you don't know where that glove has been."
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