From: Swing Buffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Date: September 11, 2008 3:10:20 AM EDT

To: SwingBuffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Subject: SwingBuffalo

The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, & Blues Dance Mailing List of Swing Buffalo (for Buffalo and the surrounding area)...

Lindy Fix this past Monday was a blast! If you didn't come, you missed out. We taught some basic lindy hop in the half hour lesson and I'm thinking that's going to continue for awhile since I think we created some new devotees. I hear Eight O'Clock Jump last week went awesome as well. Zoë and I had a great time at Albany Chill while you cats were dancing up a storm at 8. Don't miss 8:00 Jump tomorrow. Plus, there's an Alex René Big Band Dance on Saturday. Lindy Fix will keep up the pace on Monday and don't forget that UB is back on Wednesdays!

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Buffalo Area Events

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Eight O'Clock Jump *TOMORROW*

Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Rd., Kenmore, NY

8:00 - 11:00 Friday September 12th 2008

Come check out Eight O'Clock Jump, the hot new swing event in Buffalo.

Fridays from 8-11(except the last Friday of the month) you can enjoy

lessons(8-9) in classic swing styles such as East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop,

Charleston, Balboa, etc. Then from 9-11 there will be open dancing featuring a

variety of swinging music.

The lessons will be progressive on a monthly basis. The first Friday of the

month will feature a beginner lesson upon which the next few weeks will build. In

September, we are proud to offer a month of East Coast Swing\; wheras in October,

we will feature Charleston! For those who miss the first of the month, we will

offer a 20 minute crash course from 9-9:20. this will be designed to give new

dancers the basics so they can get out on the dance floor.

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Alex René Big Band Dance *THIS WEEKEND*

St. Johnsburg Firehall, 7165 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, NY

7:00 - 10:00 Saturday September 13th 2008

$10.00 Advance, $12.00 at the door.

Call: 716-694-3121

Cash Bar.

Snack trays welcome.

NO outside beverages.

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday September 15th 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

This is the one and only lindy event in Buffalo and it's located just off Buffalo's famous Elmwood strip. Buffalo is finally on its way to establishing a lindy scene. For those of you who don't know, Lindy Hop is a form of swing dancing that came about in the late 20s and early 30s. It went through a resurgence in the mid to late 90s and is going strong across the US and dozens of other coutries. Swing dances featuring lindy are a very social event. Everyone dances with everyone, though it's not typicslly a dating venue. Swing is a lifestyle based on the pure joy of dance: focussed on fun. So bring your spirits and prepare to smile! Beginners are not only wanted, they are required! We need you to make this happen!

DJ'd swing music will feature Big Band, classic swing like the Rat Pack & Ella, Blues, & other popular contemporary swing music.

Lesson taught by Rob & Alaina.

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Wednesday UB Swing Practice

Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus

6:00 - 8:00 Wednesday September 17th 2008

http://ubswingdance.googlepages.com/

DJ'd

Free

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Eight O'Clock Jump

Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Rd., Kenmore, NY

8:00 - 11:00 Friday September 19th 2008

Come check out Eight O'Clock Jump, the hot new swing event in Buffalo.

Fridays from 8-11(except the last Friday of the month) you can enjoy

lessons(8-9) in classic swing styles such as East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop,

Charleston, Balboa, etc. Then from 9-11 there will be open dancing featuring a

variety of swinging music.

The lessons will be progressive on a monthly basis. The first Friday of the

month will feature a beginner lesson upon which the next few weeks will build. In

September, we are proud to offer a month of East Coast Swing\; wheras in October,

we will feature Charleston! For those who miss the first of the month, we will

offer a 20 minute crash course from 9-9:20. this will be designed to give new

dancers the basics so they can get out on the dance floor.

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Ladies First Big Band at "Curtain Up!" 2008 Theatre Celebration

Market Arcade, Main Street - Theatre District between Chippewa and Tupper, Buffalo NY

10:00 - 01:00 Friday September 19th 2008

For information, contact Shea's PAC at: (716) 852-5000

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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz

Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo

7:45 - 10:30 Sunday September 21st 2008

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday September 22nd 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

DJ'd swing music will feature Big Band, classic swing like the Rat Pack & Ella, Blues, & other popular contemporary swing music.

Lesson taught by Rob & Alaina.

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Wednesday UB Swing Practice

Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus

6:00 - 8:00 Wednesday September 24th 2008

http://ubswingdance.googlepages.com/

DJ'd

Free

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SwingBuffalo.com Anniversary

Friday December 5th 2008 to

http://swingbuffalo.com

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Rochester Events

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Rochester Swing-In *TODAY*

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. (corner of Winton Rd.), Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Thursday September 11th 2008

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Steve Grills and the Roadmasters with special guest Joe Beard *THIS WEEKEND*

Penfield Amphitheater, Penfield, NY

7:00 - 10:00 Saturday September 13th 2008

http://www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=Amphitheater

Last of 2008 season of music events:

A fun-packed afternoon of great blues music, chili judging and beer

sampling at the Penfield Amphitheater. Steve Grills and the

Roadmasters bring hard driving Chicago-style blues, along with special guest Joe Beard, to the stage. JW Dundee will be providing a line up

of locally brewed beer for sampling, chili contestants will have hot

chili available for judging, and event goers can just enjoy the day. A

great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and to round out the 2008

Amphitheater program at \"Pen Rocks\"!

*Cancellations due to inclement weather - please call 340-8663*

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Big Apple Mondays

Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester

8:30 - 11:00 Monday September 15th 2008

http://www.flatironcafe.net

Live music & dancing.

Great atmosphere -- it's a coffee shop with a nice wood floor, and

they have snacks and paninis, as well as wine and beer if that's

your thing.

Beginning lesson @ 8:30 p.m.

Dancing from 9-11 p.m.

Now FREE!

anna.reguero@gmail.com

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday September 17th 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Rochester Swing-In

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. (corner of Winton Rd.), Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Thursday September 18th 2008

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Groove Juice Special

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street , Rochester

7:00 - 11:00 Saturday September 20th 2008

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Big Apple Mondays

Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester

8:30 - 11:00 Monday September 22nd 2008

http://www.flatironcafe.net

Live music & dancing.

Great atmosphere -- it's a coffee shop with a nice wood floor, and

they have snacks and paninis, as well as wine and beer if that's

your thing.

Beginning lesson @ 8:30 p.m.

Dancing from 9-11 p.m.

Now FREE!

anna.reguero@gmail.com

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday September 24th 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Solomon Douglas Lindy and Blues Weekend

Rochester, NY

Friday September 26th 2008 to

http://www.LindyJam.com

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Steven & Virginie Workshop Weekend

Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY

Friday November 7th 2008 to

http://www.groovejuiceswing.com/steven-virginie/

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Other Nearby Events

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Midori & Chad Workshop

Toronto, ON

Friday September 19th 2008 to Sunday September 21st 2008

Midori & Chad of New York City are giving a Lindy Hop, Peabody and Charleston Weekend in Toronto, Ontario, September 19-20-21!!!

Come to this weekend because Midori & Chad are two of the best and most enjoyable teachers you will ever take a workshop from!

Classes in Lindy Hop, Peabody and Charleston. Classes held Friday evening, Saturday daytime, Sunday daytime. Possibly also one or two further special topic classes.

Friday and Saturday Night Swing Dance Parties featuring a great swing band on the Saturday Night.

Midori & Chad specialize in dances of the Jazz Age, 1920s, and Swing Era, and are known for their research, excellent teaching, great attitude, and their performances.

Among Midori & Chad's championship credits is winning first place in the Fast Dance Division of the American Lindy Hop Championships in 2004. They have also been invited teachers at major swing dance events such as the American Lindy Hop Championships and the Big, Big Event in Washington DC, and have danced on national U.S. television programs.

Full details tba at swingtoronto.com

Billeting available for our out of town participants.

Swing Toronto

swingtoronto.com

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Canadian Balboa Championships

Quebec, QC, Canada

Friday October 3rd 2008 to

http://CanadianBalboaChampionships.com

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Cat's Corner Tenth Anniversary

Cat's Corner, Montreal

Friday October 3rd 2008 to Sunday October 5th 2008

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Skye & Frida Workshop

New York, NY

Saturday October 4th 2008 to Sunday October 5th 2008

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American Lindy Hop Championships

Stamford Hilton Hotel, 1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT

Thursday October 23rd 2008 to Sunday October 26th 2008

http://artspectrum.org/alhc.htm

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National Events

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ABQX

Albuquerque, NM

Thursday October 23rd 2008 to

http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31632142781

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Eastern Balboa Championships

Raleigh, NC

Friday October 31st 2008 to Sunday November 2nd 2008

http://ibalboa.com

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