From: SwingBuffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>
Date: November 20, 2008 10:05:40 AM EST
To: Swing Buffalo <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)...
We're getting closer to the SwingBuffalo.com Anniversary Bash! We've got plans in the works and have reserved space at the VFW Post 416. This will be an awesome time! They have a great floor and lots of space to rock out.
There are a number of schedule changes this week. Note, the Balboa Study Group & the SwingBuffalo.com Organizational meetings are both postponed until a yet determined date after Thanksgiving. Rob & Arlette's and Sam & Kate's classes this Sunday have both been moved because we're attending the PittStop Lindy Hop Exchange in Pittsburgh this weekend. So Rob & Arlette will be teaching their last Basic Swing class on Tuesday at 7 pm and Sam and Kate will teach their last Intermediate Lindy Hop class combined with the 8OJ lesson on Friday. Also, UB's Wednesday dances are on hiatus until next semester because the students will be going home for the winter break.
The PittStop Lindy Hop Exchange is in Pittsburgh THIS WEEKEND! You don't want to miss it! 8OJ is tomorrow. Alex René will be belting out tunes on Saturday and Lindy Fix will be a blast on Monday!
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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 November 21st 2008
$4
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 *THIS WEEKEND*
St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, NY
7:00 - 10:00 Saturday November 22nd 2008
http://alexrenebigband.com/schedule.html
Couples & singles welcome. Snack trays welcome.
No drinks can be brought in.
Come to dance or just to listen.
$12 at the door
$10 advance reservations - call 716-694-3121
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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)
Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo
8:00 - 10:00 Monday November 24th 2008
$4
Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30
This is a great 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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Basic Swing with Rob & Arlette *THIS WEEKEND*
Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus
1:00 - 2:00 Tuesday November 25th 2008
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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)
Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo
8:00 - 10:00 Monday December 1st 2008
$4
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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SwingBuffalo.com's 1 Year Anniversary Dance
VFW Post 416, East Spring St., Amherst, NY 14221
8:00 - 11:00 Friday December 5th 2008
http://swingbuffalo.com/anniversary.html
Beginner Lindy Hop lesson with a focus on Musicality 8-9
Come celebrate 1 full year of Lindy Hop & Balboa in the Queen City! More to come...
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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 November 20th 2008
DJ
$4
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Big Apple Mondays
Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester
8:30 - 11:00 Monday November 24th 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 November 26th 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 November 27th 2008
DJ
$4
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Big Apple Mondays
Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester
8:30 - 11:00 Monday December 1st 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 December 3rd 2008
http://www.lindyjam.com/
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Regional Events
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PittStop Lindy Hop Exchange *THIS WEEKEND*
Pittsburgh, PA
Friday November 21st to Sunday November 23rd
http://www.pittstoplindyhop.com/