From: Swing Buffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Date: May 28, 2009 9:34:04 AM EDT

Subject: SwingBuffalo

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

Buffalo Hop is this Saturday!!! Woo-hoo! I finished the playlist last night and it's kickin'. You will not want to miss some of the best spinning I've put together in awhile. Thursday Night Swing Out is tonight. Balboa Study Group is tomorrow. The Organizational meeting is on Sunday. Then start your work-week off right with Lindy Fix and Swing Schoolhouse!

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Buffalo Area Events

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Thurday Night Swing Out *TODAY*

VFW Post 416, 18 East Spring Street., Williamsville, NY

7:00 - 10:00 Thursday May 28th 2009

$8 per person, $5 for College and High School students

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Balboa Study Group *TOMORROW*

Rob's House

7:00 - 9:00 Friday May 29th 2009

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Buffalo Hop *THIS WEEKEND*

American Legion Brounshidle Post 205‚ 3354 Delaware Ave.‚ Kenmore, NY 14217

8:00 - 11:00 Saturday May 30th 2009

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SwingBuffalo Organizational Meeting *THIS WEEKEND*

Rob's House

2:00 - 3:30 Sunday May 31st 2009

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Venus)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday June 1st 2009

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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Swing Schoolhouse

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

6:30 - 9:45 Tuesday June 2nd 2009

http://swingbuffalo.com/swingschoolhouse.html

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday June 8th 2009

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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Swing Schoolhouse

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

6:30 - 9:45 Tuesday June 9th 2009

http://swingbuffalo.com/swingschoolhouse.html

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Mary Seaton Room Dance featuring the Jim Tudini Band

Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhan's Music Hall, 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY

6:30 - 10:30 Wednesday June 10th 2009

http://www.jtudini.com/

$18

Lesson 6:30-7:30

Kleinhans Music Hall today announced dates for the 2009 Big Band Dances featuring the Jim Tudini Band. The Wednesday night events will take place January 14, February 11, March 11, April 22, May 13 and June 10.

The Jim Tudini Band is one of the most talked about bands in upstate New York. Tudini, in conjunction with various arrangers and musicians, has spent years developing a big band with a contemporary feel and featuring songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's along with traditional big band music.

"These are specially crafted evenings for dancers. We go through different genres such fox trot, waltz, meringue to simply having fun on the dance floor. In this situation, it's about making it fun for the dancers," said band leader and saxophonist Jim Tudini.

Dances start at 7:30 pm in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans and continue with live music until 10:30 pm, but lessons by noted Buffalo dancer Corkey Ferro start at 6:30 pm for anyone with a ticket. Tickets are $18 or $15 for groups of 12 or more. Parking is free. Kleinhans Music Hall is located on Symphony Circle (intersection of North Street and Porter Avenue).

The series is made possible by PPS Pension and Financial Services and with the help of media sponsors WKBW-Channel 7 and the Buffalo News.

For more information or tickets call the BPO box office at 885-5000.

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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 May 28th 2009

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Big Apple Mondays

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

8:30 - 11:00 Monday June 1st 2009

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 3rd 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 June 4th 2009

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday June 10th 2009

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Other Nearby Events

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All Balboa Weekend

Cleveland, OH

Thursday June 11th 2009 to Sunday June 14th 2009

http://www.allbalboa.com/

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National Events

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Ann Arbor Lindy Exchange (KISSME)

Ann Arbor

Friday July 17th 2009 to Sunday July 19th 2009

http://www.kissmeinannarbor.com/

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Connecticut Lindy Exchange

Friday July 24th 2009 to Sunday July 26th 2009

ctlx.org

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Camp Hollywood

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

Thursday July 30th 2009 to

http://www.camphollywood.net

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