From: SwingBuffalo <SwingBuffalo@gmail

From: SwingBuffalo <SwingBuffalo@gmail.com>

Date: June 19, 2008 10:51:35 AM EDT

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)...

A schedule chocked full!! Tonight is Thursday Night Swing - a progressive ECS lesson series taught by Sam. Saturday, Groove Juice Special, Rochester's big lindy dance, resumes after a 2 month workshop hiatus. I will be DJ'ing at GJS this weekend, so come check it out and represent Buffalo! Sunday is the Hamlin House Dance. Lindy Fix is on Monday - come get your fix! On Wednesday, Arlette and Rob's second session of Lindy Hop and Balboa start up at Quaker Bonnet Eatery. There's limited space, so email me to reserve a spot! The first Buffalo Hop is next Saturday! We're gearing up for a "Queen City Swing" (SwingBuffalo.com's new swing troupe) rehearsal performance at Buffalo Hop! Plus, Buffalo Hop is a benefit dance for Grassroots Gardens, so come support the community!

So much going on, it's dizzying! I hope I see everyone out on the dance floor over the next two weeks. It's gonna be quite a ride.

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Buffalo Area Events

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Thursday Night Swing (Class) *TODAY*

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

8:30 - 10:00 Thursday June 19th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/thursdayswingclass.html

Swing Buffalo is proud to present a progressive East Coast Swing lesson set. These lessons will begin with the basic steps, and progress through variations such as natural turns, reverse turns, tuck turns, the cuddle position, traveling variations, dips and much more!

From 8:30 to 9:30, will be time designated to the lesson, while from 9:30 to 10:00 we will play music and open the floor to social dancing so you can practice your skills.

To ensure entry please sign up soon because entry will be restricted after the first few weeks.

Sam got bitten bad by the dancing bug a few years ago in Dallas, where he got his first taste of East Coast, Lindy, and Charleston. Sam has taught basic swing with UB Swing Dance and occasionally with swingbuffalo. In teaching, Sam stresses frame and connection as a basis for proper lead and follow.

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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz *THIS WEEKEND*

Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo

7:45 - 10:30 Sunday June 22nd 2008

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ECS Lesson Series

Spotlite Dance Studio, 3109 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY

7:00 - 8:00 Monday June 23rd 2008

Karen Murphy at Spotlite Dance Studio begins a new series of lessons for Mondays in June. $8.00 for one lesson or $13 for two lessons the same evening.

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday June 23rd 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 & Arlette. Rob is a lindy hop & balboa instructor & performer from Santa Fe, NM, where he performed with Moving People Dance Theatre and New Mexico Swing Fix. Rob travels to many national level workshops and has been honing his skills since 1998. Arlette is a broadly skilled & experienced lindy & balboa instructor. She performs a variety of dance styles and travels to many national level workshops.

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Sugar & Jazz Orchestra

Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, Union Rd. West Seneca

6:30 - 8:30 Tuesday June 24th 2008

Summer Concert Series

Free

No dance floor

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Intro to Lindy Hop

Quaker Bonnet Eatery, 175 Allen St. (between Elmwood & Delaware), Buffalo, NY

7:00 - 8:00 Wednesday June 25th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop_summer.html

$13/class or $60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited Space!

June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 3

No class July 23rd

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Intro to Balboa

Quaker Bonnet Eatery, 175 Allen St. (between Elmwood & Delaware), Buffalo, NY

8:15 - 9:15 Wednesday June 25th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_balboa_summer.html

$13/class or $60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited space!

June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 3

No class July 23rd

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Thursday Night Swing (Class)

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

8:30 - 10:00 Thursday June 26th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/thursdayswingclass.html

From 8:30 to 9:30, will be time designated to the lesson, while from 9:30 to 10:00 we will play music and open the floor to social dancing so you can practice your skills.

To ensure entry please sign up soon because entry will be restricted after the first few weeks.

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Buffalo Hop

Unitarian Universalist Church, Elmwood & West Ferry, Buffalo, NY

08:00 - 11:00 Saturday June 28th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/buffalohop.html

Special Performance by Buffalo Bounce, SwingBuffalo.com's own swing troupe! This will serve as a rehearsal performance for UB on the Green.

Students $5

Non-Students $8

Lesson 8-9

This is the first big dance organized by SwingBuffalo.com. I am attempting to get guest DJ's, teachers, and performers from other nearby cities. Stay tuned for updates.

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Kings of Swing Featuring the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra

Mainstage Theater, Art Park, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston, NY

2:00 - 4:00 Monday June 30th 2008

http://www.artpark.net/content/pages/dancin-in-the-park-kings-of-swing

Artpark's Dancing in the Park

Shows at 2pm and 8pm

Mainstage Theater

Tickets:

$24.50, $29.50

Group Rates Available

Canada's highly-acclaimed 14-member GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA pays a dynamic tribute to the Swing Era in a memorable stage show and music review that you can dance to. Under the direction of Eddie Graf and Ross Wooldridge, this show recreates the excitement, feel and sounds of the '40s and salutes Big Band's greatest legends including Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, The Pied Pipers and many more!

In addition to the multi-talented Galaxy All-Star Orchestra, this scintillating show features a plethora of all-star performers including recording artist/entertainer IAN JUTSUN performing Sinatra favorites; Canada's best big band songstress ROBIN LEA singing romantic ballads; the swingin' harmonies of the three "SISTERS OF SWING"; and THE MOONGLOWS performing Andrew Sisters' and Pied Pipers' hits!

The two-hour show incorporates two sections: the first spotlights Benny Goodman (credited with starting the Swing Era and often referred to as the original "King of Swing"), trumpet king Harry James (credited for "discovering" Sinatra), and Glenn Miller (the most popular bandleader of all-time). The second half features the music of Tommy Dorsey (the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing"), Artie Shaw (dubbed the "King of the Clarinet"), and Les Brown, Count Basie and other big band icons.

Visit the Kings of Swing online at www.diamondentertainment.ca/kings-of-swing.php

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ECS Lesson Series

Spotlite Dance Studio, 3109 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY

7:00 - 8:00 Monday June 30th 2008

Karen Murphy at Spotlite Dance Studio begins a new series of lessons for Mondays in June. $8.00 for one lesson or $13 for two lessons the same evening.

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday June 30th 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.

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Kings of Swing Featuring the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra

Mainstage Theater, Art Park, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston, NY

8:00 - 10:00 Monday June 30th 2008

http://www.artpark.net/content/pages/dancin-in-the-park-kings-of-swing

Artpark's Dancing in the Park

Kings of Swing

June 30, 2008

Featuring the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra

Shows at 2pm and 8pm

Mainstage Theater

Tickets:

$24.50, $29.50

Group Rates Available

Visit the Kings of Swing online at www.diamondentertainment.ca/kings-of-swing.php

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Intro to Lindy Hop

Quaker Bonnet Eatery, 175 Allen St. (between Elmwood & Delaware), Buffalo, NY

7:00 - 8:00 Wednesday July 2nd 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop_summer.html

$13/class or $60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited Space!

June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 3

No class July 23rd

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Intro to Balboa

Quaker Bonnet Eatery, 175 Allen St. (between Elmwood & Delaware), Buffalo, NY

8:15 - 9:15 Wednesday July 2nd 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_balboa_summer.html

$13/class or $60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited space!

June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 30, August 3

No class July 23rd

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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 June 19th 2008

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Groove Juice Special *THIS WEEKEND*

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street , Rochester

7:00 - 11:00 Saturday June 21st 2008

DJ: Rob

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Big Apple Mondays

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

8:30 - 11:00 Monday June 23rd 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 June 25th 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 June 26th 2008

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Big Apple Mondays

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

8:30 - 11:00 Monday June 30th 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 July 2nd 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Frankie Manning Workshop Weekend *CANCELLED*

Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester, NY

Friday August 8th 2008 to Sunday August 10th 2008

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16587550829

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Other Nearby Events

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MezzJelly Blues Weekend *TOMORROW*

Waterloo, ON

Friday June 20th 2008 to Sunday June 22nd 2008

http://www.mezzjelly.org/waterloo/

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Toronto Swing Dance Championships

Toronto, ON

Thursday July 17th 2008 to Sunday July 20th 2008

http://www.tosdc.com

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Beantown Camp

Endicott College, Beverly, MA

Saturday July 26th 2008 to Sunday August 3rd 2008

http://www.beantowncamp.com/

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Bal Jam

Philadelphia, PA

Friday September 5th 2008 to Sunday September 7th 2008

http://baljam.com/

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National Events

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Herräng

Herräng, Sweden

Saturday June 28th 2008 to Saturday July 26th 2008

http://www.herrang.com

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August Heritage Month Swing Week with Joel & Alison

Halliehurst , Davis & Elkins College , Elkins, WV

Sunday July 13th 2008 to Friday July 18th 2008

http://www.augustaheritage.com/swing.html

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Camp Hollywood

LAX Marriott, 5855 Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Thursday July 31st 2008 to

http://www.camphollywood.net

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Swing Out New Hampshire

Camp Wicosuta, Hebron, NH

Wednesday August 27th 2008 to Monday September 1st 2008

http://www.swingoutnh.com