Chicago Swing Dance Society Promotes the expansion, promotion, and preservation of the Lindy Hop and Jazz music through social dances, class sessions, workshops, and its weekly dance event called JavaJive, at the University of Chicago and throughout the city. http://swing.uchicago.edu/
Extractions: Ida Noyes Sign up for our announcement-only low-traffic moderated mailing list to keep up to date on CSDS events. What is CSDS? The Chicago Swing Dance Society (CSDS) is Chicago's longest-running non-profit organization dedicated to the expansion, promotion, and preservation of the Lindy Hop and Jazz Music through social dances, class sessions, and workshops. We serve the student body at University of Chicago as well as the swing dance community of the greater Chicagoland area. Our staff is made up of University students and non-students alike. We are founding members of the Intercollegiate Swing Alliance (ISA), leading like-minded campus organizations across the Midwest.
Extractions: This is a listing of national swing dance events around the US and Canada organized by month. These are mostly national swing dance conventions plus some dance cruises (sounds like fun). Also, most of these events emphasize West Coast Swing unless mentioned otherwise. Event Submission: Please use our self-service Event Manager to list an event. Note: I would like to thank the World Swing Dance Council and West Coast SwingAmerica for many of these listings. Note: Events added within the last 30 days will be marked with to make finding new additions easier. Last update of this page: 05/29/2004 The National Swing Dance Teacher Directory Please enter your search criteria or leave blank to find all events: Event Name (contains): NASDE?: No Yes Start Date (>=): January February March April May June July August September October November December End Date ( January February March April May June July August September October November December State: Region: Western Eastern Central This calendar of events has been provided curtesy of
Extractions: Syracuse Swing Dance Society Welcome The Syracuse Swing Dance Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting swing dancing in the Central New York area . Our members currently enjoy a diverse collection of dances, including west coast swing jitterbug (a.k.a. east coast swing lindy hop hustle , and even some salsa, cha cha and country. The best way to get to know the Syracuse Swing Dance Society is to come to the weekly swing dances on Thursdays from 8 pm to 10:30 pm held in Johnston's BallyBay , located at 550 Richmond Ave. SSDS activities are open to dancers at all ages and all levels. Partners are not necessary. For more info please check out the appropriate pages from the menu bar on the left, or send us an email with specific questions. SSDS Activities Index Jun 11, Swingin' in the Square with SSDS Jun 24, SSDS Annual Picnic/Dance , Arrowhead Lodge at Oneida Shores. Jul 18, SSDS monthly FUN meeting Aug 28, SSDS California Mix DJ Dance , also on Sep 25, Nov 27. Sep 17-19, SSDS West Coast and Hustle Weekend with Robert Cordoba, Deborah Szekeley, and Diane Nardone.
Extractions: SwingSouthFlorida addresses the many styles of swing music and swing dance in South Florida by giving you a sense of history of the dance and music, and also gives you current information on places to go learn and dance locally and nationally. Thanks for visiting us, and if you like what you've seen, feel free to e-mail us at ratlas@ix.netcom.com with any comments, additions, subtractions, or corrections. We look forward to hearing from you, and while visiting South Florida, Smile, come dance with us!! The HOTLINE for the SFSDS is 305-944-9917, and for all other Swing and
Extractions: For Competitors : Rules, Forms, Qualifications Hotel Reservations and Ticket Purchase: 800-537-8937 The US Open Swing Dance Championships is the largest National Swing Dance Event of the year, with over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Dancers come from all over the world to take the floor and wow the audience with their precision and wonderfully artistic routines. Featuring top swing dance styles: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Carolina Shag and Hand Dancing. The finale of the NASDE Swing Dance tour , the years' top NASDE point winners are awarded their Grand Prize money. 15 Competition Categories
Extractions: In an attempt to stay off spammers' mailing lists, we've disguised each email address on this website by adding an "X" or a "Z" to the end. Please be sure to remove the extra letter before attempting to send us email. [Top] [Contra] [Cajun/Zydeco] [Swing] ... [About HCD] So what's contra dance? Click here for an explanation. Except as noted: Contra dances are 8-11pm second Saturdays at the wood-floored, newly air-conditioned American Legion Post, 275 Main Street, Old Wethersfield, CT [map] . There's a free beginners' workshop at 7:30pm. Dance admission is $8 ($7 for HCD members). When Who Where Admission Mbrs Others Sat, Apr 10, 8-11pm
The New York Swing Dance Society The New York swing dance Society. PO Notification of other swing dance events, often with discount for NYSDS members. Membership http://www.utdallas.edu/~aria/dance/nysds.html
Extractions: Tel: 212-NY-NYSDS The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to the revival and promotion of swing dancing to live Big Band music. They are organized under the Cultural Council Foundation. The Society sponsors weekly dances with live Big Bands every Sunday evening at The Irving Plaza , 17 Irving Place at 15th Street. As of February 4, 1996, the admission is $13 for the general public, $9 for NYSDS members, and $5 for senior citizens. For more information on Savoy Sunday dances of NYSDS and other dancing in NYC, visit Dancing in New York City in Aria's Dance Page As an NYSDS member you will receive the following benefits: Membership is available in the following categories:
Dallas Swing Dance Society Beginning Lindy Workshop w/Don Elaine Saturday May 15th The DSDS Swing On A String Dance Saturday May 15th The DSDS Swing On A String Dance Saturday May 22th http://www.dsds.org/
The Washington Swing Dance Committee Welcome to the Washington swing dance Committee (WSDC) web site. The WSDC forms of swing dance; swing instruction; and swing music. http://www.wsdc.org/
Swing Dance Information New York swing dance Society Dances the first Sunday at Irving Plaza, and the next 3 Sunday s at Jack Rose. Check swing dance Long Island for more info. http://www.nyswingdance.com/SwIn-formation.html
Extractions: Sw(In-formation) 1050 Restaurant: 735 10th Avenue (bet. 49th/50th St). West Coast Swing Party w/DJ Steve Neeren (with a little bit of Classic Hustle). 9:00P-12:30A, $10 92nd Street Y : Saturday Night Swing Club sponsors Lindy Hop dances. 8-9PM Class/9-Midnight social dancing, $15. 1395 Lexington Ave. Call 212-674-0505 for information on next scheduled dance. 99 Hudson: 99 Hudson St. (1/9 train to Franklin street, 1 block west to Hudson below Franklin, large black awning, west side of street). John Festa's weekly West Coast Swing night. American Ballroom Theater: 25 West 31st Street, 4th Fl American Legion Dance Hall: Swing New Jersey 8:30-midnight DJ'd dancing (all SWING styles) ($12) Attitudes in Motion Dance Studio: 756 Old Bethpage Road, Plainview NY, For more info. call: Donna (631) 399-7171 or Bill (516) 991-4398 Ballroom on Fifth Dance Studios: 319 5th Ave, 4th floor by 32nd street, info: 212-726-3090. Battista Dance Studios 255 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 525-0102 BB King's Blues Club 237 W 42nd St, New York City, NY (212) 997-4144
North Shore Swing Focus on the social dancing of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and other swing era dances such as Shag and Bal Boa. http://www.nssd.ca
Extractions: NSS has been cancelled for the summer. After running NSS for coming on two years I need a break. I actually have a day job and NSS was a hobby for me. I may be organizing some special events this summer so keep checking this web site or get on the NSS email list. Email me at darnell@nssd.ca. I'm also thinking of putting together some sort of informal dance on a weeknight. Just a boombox and admision by donation. Stay tuned. Never danced before? Two left feet? No rhythm? No problem! Come on out and have fun dancing at the Mason's Hall in West Vancouver every Saturday night! We offer a free East Coast dance lesson with admission. The dance lesson starts at 8:30. This is an all ages event DJed by the swiningest DJs in Vancouver. This night is a mix of East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. If you don't know what Lindy Hop is, well its hard to explain and you'll just have to come out and see. East Coast is a fun, easy to learn dance and our DJs will get you out of your seat and on the dance floor.
Yehoodi.com This Saturday is the last swing dance before the summer break at the Cambridge Friends School. Open swing dancing begins at 8pm and goes till 1115pm. http://www.yehoodi.com/
Extractions: Friday June 11, 2004 news "The Light is On!" - Happy Birthday Dawn! NY By eanniemeanie[8:00 AM] The lady Miss Dawn Hampton began singing and dancing at the age of three while touring with her family on the carnival circuit. That was when music and performing became part of her soul. In 1959, at twenty-four, Dawn moved to New York and started her solo career singing in cabarets and off-Broadway. Her ability to move audiences from laughter to tears quickly made her the "queen" of cabaret. In 1964, complications of surgery left Dawn unable to speak and her doctors said she would never sing again. Despite their dire predictions Dawn´s spirit remained strong. She turned to composing as her musical outlet and wrote her signature song "Life is What You Make It". One year later, The Lady returned to the stage dazzling audiences with her powerful performances. Now in her seventies?! Dawn Hampton is still performing, but it's on the dance floor to the delight of swing dancers around the world.
Boston Swing Dance Network We run monthly swing dances with live music in Watertown, MA. Click here to go to www.bostonswingdance.com. http://www.bostonswingdance.com/
Charlottesville Swing Dance Society Welcome to the. Charlottesville swing dance Society. Charlottesville, Virginia. Website Maintained by CSDS Charlottesville swing dance Society. http://avenue.org/swing/
Extractions: Directors at Large Denise Dulaney Hotline/Publicity Cindy Cass Workshops Newsletter Editor Alison Fletcher Publicity Dakota Withers Swing Swap/Web Volunteers Debs Stanford Web Mistress Adela Su Membership Special announcement! For all those who come to the dances during June, July and August, there will be a door prize give away! For those hot summer nights we are changing the times of our dances! June, July and August only! Lesson:8-9pm Dance: 9pm-12mid In September, we will return to our regular times Next Dance: June 19 with Michael Smith! Click here for more details Swing Swap now starts at 7p m and runs to 9:00pm each Thursday night. First hour mostly East Coast Swing and the 2nd hour is mostly West Coast with hustle, 2 step, and etc. CSDS Dance Hotline: 434-980-2744
Dancing Dinosaur, The Tokyo Swing Dance Society Dancing Dinosaur. Tokyo swing dance Society. Japanese Language In Japanese. FAQ 1 WHAT KIND OF swing dance DOES THE SOCIETY PRESENT? ANS 1 THE LINDY HOP ! http://www.impetus.ne.jp/
The New York Swing Dance Society Notfor-profit arts organization dedicated to the revival and promotion of swing dancing to live Big Band music. http://www.ee.princeton.edu/~aria/nysds.html
Extractions: Tel: 212-NY-NYSDS The New York Swing Dance Society (NYSDS) is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to the revival and promotion of swing dancing to live Big Band music. They are organized under the Cultural Council Foundation. The Society sponsors weekly dances with live Big Bands every Sunday evening at The Irving Plaza , 17 Irving Place at 15th Street. As of February 4, 1996, the admission is $13 for the general public, $9 for NYSDS members, and $5 for senior citizens. For more information on Savoy Sunday dances of NYSDS and other dancing in NYC, visit Dancing in New York City in Aria's Dance Page As an NYSDS member you will receive the following benefits: Membership is available in the following categories:
Swing Dance Styles swing dance Styles. What is swing dancing ? A swing dance The US swing dance Server (you can add to this page). http://www.swingcraze.com/ussds/swing_dance_styles.html
Extractions: Overview Of Swing Dance Styles by Kurt Lichtmann East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Hustle (or Swing Hustle) What are they; Very Briefly and Compactly (from the Kansas City Social Dance Page) Source: people on rec.arts.dance and a 1993 newsletter by Bob Thomas bobethomas@earthlink.net ) a dance teacher in Boston. (compiled by Mark Balzer ( mabg9646@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu ) and turned into HTML by Aswin Since we used a lot of material from rec.arts.dance many more people did contribute to this document. Where possible I tried to include the source. I apologize for all people not (yet) recognized. Let me ( aswin@cs.cornell.edu ) know if you want to be mentioned as a source. There is another version of this document at Dancers Archive that is slightly different. There is also another html version The best way to see the differences in swing dance styles would be to watch a video of competitive dancers doing: WCS are characteristic of how very good people look doing "real" WCS Artist Album Title
Swing Dance Styles The US swing dance Server (you can add to this page). http//www.cs.cornell.edu/home/aswin/sds. The US swing dance Server (you can add to this page). http://www.swingcraze.com/ussds/other_swing_dance_styles.html
Extractions: The US Swing Dance Server home new events ... links Source: people on rec.arts.dance and Bob Thomas compiled by Mark Balzer ( mabg9646@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu ) and turned into HTML by Aswin Collected from rec.arts.dance , and from a 1993 newsletter by Bob Thomas, a dance teacher in Boston. The US Swing Dance Server (you can add to this page http://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/aswin/sds A style of Shag with a 6 count flavor. This can been seen in an old Arthur Murray video that occasionally shows up when somebody like Ernie Smith shows his old film clips. This is done in Santa Barbara and Ventura. The steps described in the St. Louis Shag, which are indeed part of this dance, are also described as Shag variations in the East Coast Swing ECS ) part of Buddy Schwimmer's book on Swing dancing. The US Swing Dance Server (you can add to this page http://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/aswin/sds Very fast, 8-count, partners basically glued together, all footwork. The Balboa was created in, and named for, the Balboa Park Club, an enormous wood-frame building, home of the Naval Officer's Club in San Diego during WWII (Lowell Gosser, several-time
