From: Swing Buffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Date: May 8, 2008 4:11:58 AM EDT

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)...

Note, events in this email now look 2 weeks into the future so you have more warning for upcoming events! Lots going on this week! Check out the Senior Citizen Prom tomorrow. Classes are back as of this weekend. Daemon College is having a fundraiser dance for their arts department. Lindy Fix is on Monday. Plus, come catch a few of us demoing Lindy Hop at Buffalo Wellfest next week! Summer's coming and dance opportunities are starting to multiply. Ah, spring...

Also, here's a heads up - for Memorial Day May 26th, Arlette and I will be teaching a swing line dance called the Shim Sham: a Vintage Jazz Routine devised & made popular by swing legend, Frankie Manning. This 1 hour class will replace the half hour beginner lesson at Lindy Fix. Don't miss it!

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Buffalo Area Events

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Senior Citizen Prom with the famous Sugar & Jazz Orchestra *TOMORROW*

Tonawanda Senior High School, 150 Hinds St., Tonawanda

7:00 - 9:00 Friday May 9th 2008

http://sugarandjazz.org/schedule.html

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Intro to Lindy Hop *THIS WEEKEND*

Ilya's Bellydance Studio, 1413 Hertel Ave., Buffalo

12:30 - 1:30 Saturday May 10th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop.html

Sorry, no Drop-ins.

$60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited Space!

Apr. 12, 19, May 10, 17, 24, 31

No class May 3rd

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Intro to Balboa *THIS WEEKEND*

Ilya's Bellydance Studio, 1413 Hertel Ave., Buffalo

2:00 - 3:00 Saturday May 10th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop.html

Sorry, no Drop-ins.

$60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited space!

Apr. 12, 19, May 10, 17, 24, 31

No class May 3rd

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2nd Annual Spring Swing Dance with Crystal Blue *THIS WEEKEND*

Wick Center Social Room, Daemen College

7:00 - 10:00 Saturday May 10th 2008

Musical Fare Theatre Fundraiser by Daemen College's Women‚Äôs Committee

Silent auction, raffle, food and cash bar. There will be lots of room for dancing. $45 per couple $25 for single. Get advance tickets by contacting Rosary Reichart of Crystal Blue at crystalblueband@hotmail.com

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday May 12th 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

DJ: Sam

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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Buffalo Wellfest Expo Demo

Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

12:20 - 12:40 Thursday May 15th 2008

http://buffalowellfest.com

This is not a social dance. If you're interested in participating in the demo, email SwingBuffalo@gmail.com. It's $5 to participate (half-price entry to the expo).

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Intro to Lindy Hop

Ilya's Bellydance Studio, 1413 Hertel Ave., Buffalo

12:30 - 1:30 Saturday May 17th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop.html

Sorry, no Drop-ins.

$60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited Space!

Apr. 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24

No class May 3rd

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Intro to Balboa

Ilya's Bellydance Studio, 1413 Hertel Ave., Buffalo

2:00 - 3:00 Saturday May 17th 2008

http://swingbuffalo.com/intro_to_lindy_hop.html

Sorry, no Drop-ins.

$60 for all 6 classes.

No partner necessary.

Limited space!

Apr. 12, 19, May 10, 17, 24, 31

No class May 3rd

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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz

Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo

7:45 - 10:30 Sunday May 18th 2008

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday May 19th 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

DJ: Rob

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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Mary Seaton Room Dance with the Jim Tudini Band

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

6:30 - 10:30 Wednesday May 21st 2008

http://www.jtudini.com

Free Dance lesson 6:30-7:30

$15

bpo.org

716-885-5000

The group price will be $12.00 paid in advance by sending a check made out to Charlene Gore and mailed to me at 99 Amberwood Drive Amherst, New York or pay me when you see Al and me out dancing . I prefer that you put your money in an envelope, with the names of the people attending if you are giving me cash when you see me out and about. This way I can enjoy my dance evening and not be handling money and taking notes. I don‚Äôt want to leave anyone out. The FINAL date that I will accept reservations is MAY 19th.

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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 8th 2008

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RSDN Swing Dance with Tom Knight & the Blue Moon *TOMORROW*

Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester

7:15 - 11:00 Friday May 9th 2008

"Survival" swing dance Lesson with Richard Newman & Esther Brill 7:15-8 pm. $12/person Student and Senior rates available. There is a nice wooden dance floor here.

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Big Apple Mondays

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

8:30 - 11:00 Monday May 12th 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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Winter/Spring Classes

JD HS (?), Rochester

5:30 - 9:00 Tuesday May 13th 2008

6-Weeks @ $50 /person /6-week session

Session #2: Feb 26th-April 6th

Session #3: April 22nd-May 27th

Weekly Class Schedule:

~ 5:45-6:30PM Swing Dance Basics-1 (Novice/Beginner)

~ 6:30-7:30 PM Swing Dance Basics+2 (Beg/Adv Beg)

~ 7:30-8:45 PM Swing Dance+3 (Adv Beg/Int)

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday May 14th 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 May 15th 2008

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Big Apple Mondays

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

8:30 - 11:00 Monday May 19th 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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Winter/Spring Classes

JD HS (?), Rochester

5:30 - 9:00 Tuesday May 20th 2008

6-Weeks @ $50 /person /6-week session

Session #2: Feb 26th-April 6th

Session #3: April 22nd-May 27th

Weekly Class Schedule:

~ 5:45-6:30PM Swing Dance Basics-1 (Novice/Beginner)

~ 6:30-7:30 PM Swing Dance Basics+2 (Beg/Adv Beg)

~ 7:30-8:45 PM Swing Dance+3 (Adv Beg/Int)

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday May 21st 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Stompology All-Solo-Jazz-and-Charleston Weekend Workshop

Rochester

Friday May 30th 2008 to Sunday June 1st 2008

http://www.stompology.com

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Rochester International Jazz Festival

Downtown, Rochester

Friday June 13th 2008 to Saturday June 21st 2008

http://www.rochesterjazz.com

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Other Nearby Events

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Canadian Swing Championships

Carling Lake Hotel, Montreal, QC

Friday May 16th 2008 to Monday May 19th 2008

http://www.canadianswingchampionships.com

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MezzJelly Blues Weekend

Waterloo, ON

Friday June 20th 2008 to Sunday June 22nd 2008

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

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National Events

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CBUS3

Columbus, OH

Friday May 16th 2008 to Sunday May 18th 2008

http://www.swingcolumbus.com/cbus/

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Mystic Blues II

Mystic, CT

Friday May 16th 2008 to Sunday May 18th 2008

http://www.gargleblasterblues.com/mysticblues2/

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Boston Independence Exchange 2

Boston, MA

Friday May 23rd 2008 to Monday May 26th 2008

http://www.freedomofdance.com

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Philly Lindy Love Exchange

Philadelphia, PA

Friday June 6th 2008 to Sunday June 8th 2008

http://www.phillylindylove.com

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All Balboa Weekend

Cleveland, OH

Thursday June 12th 2008 to Sunday June 15th 2008

http://allbalboa.com

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Beantown Camp 2008

Endicott College, Beverly, MA

Thursday June 26th 2008 to Monday June 30th 2008

http://www.beantowncamp.com/

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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