Date: November 6, 2008 7:48:22 AM EST

To: 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)...

The Steven & Virginie workshop starts tomorrow in Rochester! Steven &

Virginie are two of the best lindy hoppers around. They are visiting

from California to teach this workshop, so don't miss this great

opportunity. Classes go all day tomorrow and Sunday and dances with

live bands start tonight. Sunday classes at UB are cancelled due to

the workshop. If you don't travel to S&V, check out 8 O'clock Jump

tomorrow night. Lindy Fix is going strong on Mondays. The first

Balboa Study Group meeting is on Tuesday and the UB dance weekly dance

is on Wednesday. Lots to do every week this season. Get out and

dance! It's a lot more fun that watching TV!

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Buffalo Area Events

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Eight O'Clock Jump DJ: Sam *TOMORROW*

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

8:00 - 11:00 Friday November 7th 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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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday November 10th 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 & Kate.

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Balboa Study Group

Rob's House

7:00 - 9:00 Tuesday November 11th 2008

Reply to this email to see if you're eligible to participate.

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Wednesday UB Swing Practice

Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus

6:00 - 8:00 Wednesday November 12th 2008

http://ubswingdance.googlepages.com/

DJ'd

Free

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Eight O'Clock Jump DJ: Rob

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

8:00 - 11:00 Friday November 14th 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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Dinner & Dance Fundraiser by the Board of Block Clubs

Holiday Inn

7:00 - 11:00 Saturday November 15th 2008

Dinner/Dance on November 15 at the Holiday Inn, starting at 7:00 pm

sponsored by the Board of Block Clubs. I don't think there's a 50's

theme, but if you want to dress the part, go for it, The tickes are

$20.00 and the deadline is Thursday Nov 12 for reservations. There

will a DJ and we \"will be jamm'n\"

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Basic Swing with Rob & Arlette

Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus

1:00 - 2:00 Sunday November 16th 2008

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Intermediate Lindy Hop with Sam & Kate

Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus

2:00 - 3:00 Sunday November 16th 2008

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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz

Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo

7:45 - 10:30 Sunday November 16th 2008

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday November 17th 2008