From: SwingBuffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>
Date: January 8, 2009 11:00:22 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)...
Lindy Fix, Televised Edition was Awesome! We had a great turn-out. If you were there, and dancing in the background during the interviews or taking the lesson, it's very likely you will be seen on TV. Zoë and I will be going into the TV studio on the 12th to film the studio interview and then they will be splicing the show together. We don't know yet when it will be aired, but it's likely to be awhile. We'll keep on top of it and do our best to let you know when it will be on. There is a Flyer Party this weekend. A bunch of us are getting together to distribute flyers on UB's North Campus. There is a dance at the Eastview Mall in Rochester this weekend to promote lindy hop. They particularly need leads, so let me know if you want to tag along. Also, if you love Balboa, there's a pilgrimage event to the source of Balboa coming up in April called "Balboa Rendezvous". Check it out. Don't forget, a whole slew of classes is coming at the end of January and in February, including new lindy hop and balboa material. Be sure to sign-up! Check swingbuffalo.com for details & to print out flyers to share with your friends!
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Buffalo Area Events
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Flyer Party *THIS WEEKEND*
Library on UB North Campus, Putnam Way
2:00 - 5:00 Sunday January 11th 2009
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112264455575
Flyer & Party with us at UB North
Sam is organizing a flyer party on UB North. Here's what he says:
Flyer party on Sunday the 11th at 2. Anyone who is willing to help post like a million flyers for UB swing events around campus should meet at the library where I will be printing those million flyers. I will bring tape and such.
Food afterwards for anyone feeling it. A quick note if you'll make it would be cool.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112264455575
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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)
Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo
8:00 - 10:00 Monday January 12th 2009
$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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Thurday Night Swing Out
VFW Post 416, 18 East Spring Street., Williamsville, NY
7:30 - 10:00 Thursday January 15th 2009
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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz
Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo
7:45 - 10:30 Sunday January 18th 2009
$6. Dress code enforced.
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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)
Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo
8:00 - 10:00 Monday January 19th 2009
$4
Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30
This is the 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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Wednesday UB Swing Practice
Flag Room, Student Union, UB North Campus
6:00 - 8:00 Wednesday January 21st 2009
http://ubswingdance.googlepages.com/
DJ'd
Free
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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 January 8th 2009
DJ
$4
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Eastview Mall Dance *THIS WEEKEND*
Eastview Mall, 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road (Route 96), Rochester, NY
1:00 - 4:00 Saturday January 10th 2009
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=50871170557
Groove Juice, it puts a swing in your step!
Come meet us in front of the Bon Ton (near Johnny Rockets) at Eastview Mall for an afternoon of fun and dancing. This is a great opportunity to give Lindy Hop some exposure here in Rochester. Tell all your friends!!!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=50871170557
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Lindy Jam
Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester
8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday January 14th 2009
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 January 15th 2009
DJ
$4
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Rod Blumenau's King Swingers
Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street , Rochester
7:00 - 11:00 Saturday January 17th 2009
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103506060170
Live music by the Rod Blumenau's King Swingers from 8-11pm
Cost: $12 general $10 for students
Rochester very own Rod Blumenau (pianist and band leader) has put together a steller swing band for this dance. Rod is amazingly talented and is highly sought for his swingin' skills. He will be featuring Jon Seiger, Jeff Campbell, Brad Paxton, and Peter Ferran! These are all well seasoned swing musicians and we are very very fortunate to have them. Come join us for this special event!
There is a free beginner lesson from 7-8pm
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Lindy Jam
Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester
8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday January 21st 2009
http://www.lindyjam.com/
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Other Nearby Events
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Albany Smorgasbord
Albany, NY
Friday January 16th 2009 to Sunday January 18th 2009
message:%3C1a0058800811021054l458290u6da6f025581e0479@mail.gmail.com%3E
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Steven and Virginie Workshop
Toronto, ON
Friday February 20th 2009 to Sunday February 22nd 2009
www.torontolindyhop.com/stevenandvirginie
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National Events
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Duke City Blues 2009
Albuquerque, NM
Friday February 6th 2009 to Sunday February 8th 2009
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SEATTLE BALBOA SWING FESTIVAL FEB 13-15th 2009
Seattle, WA
Friday February 13th 2009 to Sunday February 15th 2009
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35752015889
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The Boston Tea Party
Sheraton Ferncroft, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA
Thursday March 26th 2009 to Sunday March 29th 2009
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43583417339
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Balboa Rendezvous
San Diego, CA
Friday April 3rd 2009 to Sunday April 5th 2009
http://www.2plyswing.com/Z_RENDEZVOUS/BR_AA_home.htm%23BR