Welcome to the official e-update from your Charlotte Swing Dance Society
(CSDS)! As always, get directions and more details on-line. Check
out CSDS for dances and info at www.charlotteswingdance.org. (*) = new info
Support our Troops!!! There’s still time
to get tickets for the Charlotte USO Big Band Dance and fund raiser on
Saturday, August 4th. Since
my son is one of the many troops in
It’s getting close
to Great Gatsby time. This is fabulous 20’s event is put on every year by
the MS Society. This year’s Great Gatsby
event will be Saturday, August 18. They
will again have ASOTT (A Sign of the Times Big Band), that huge dance floor
they had last year and incredible food from many popular
I’ve been involved
in bank mergers for the last 10 years but this is the first swing merger
I’ve been involved in. Denise and Joe
Polsgrove, The Charlotte Jitterbugs are teaming up with Kevin Connor &
Kathy Schwartz who recently moved from the Washington, DC area are where they
have enjoyed being a part of Gottaswing.com, the largest swing-only dance and promotion
group in the country. Since
our philosophy was virtually the same as the DC group, with the permission and
blessing of Gottaswing.com, we are now forming GottaswingCharlotte.com and
will be adopting the Gottaswing.com format in our classes and in our
promoting. It’s our hope to team up with
the DC group and bring more big name bands into town to enjoy dancing to and to
reach out to the community to get more people interested (and hopeless looked)
on swing dancing like we are. We’re just
getting our new site online. We hope to
have online registration ready on or around August 1st. We begin the new class format for our 8-week
lessons in August in two locations. Tuesdays,
Aug 21 at
If you’re game to
head out of town for some dancing next weekend, The Raleigh-Durham Lindy Party takes off next
Friday, August 3 through Sunday Aug 5 with lots of live bands! For all the latest info, go to www.rdlp.org.
If you have non-dancing friends who want to come and listen
to great big band music by Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance Band, let them know that every
Monday night at Grand Central Events there is a “Dance Survival” lesson from
7-7:45 PM taught by Denise & Joe
Polsgrove before the big band dancing so folks new to dancing can come and
learn some basic dance steps and have fun on Monday nights too. While the music is played for all styles of
dancing, there is plenty of music to swing dance to.
Brian Petrone has
gotten a
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Mark Your
Calendars:
Dates for the
next upcoming dances around the
Mon,
July 30 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon,
July 30 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Tue,
July 31
Sat,
Aug 4 The
Big Chill - USO Dance with The
Mon,
Aug 6 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon,
Aug 6 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Tue,
Aug 7
Mon,
Aug 13 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon,
Aug 13 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Tue,
Aug 14
Sat,
Aug 18 Wachovia Atrium, The
Great Gatsby with A Sign of the Times Big Band
Mon,
Aug 20 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon, Aug
13 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Tue,
Aug 21
Thu,
Aug 23 Grand Central Events – Swing Thursday
For directions and
additional information, see below, or check the website: www.charlotteswingdance.org
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Saturday,
Aug 4 USO Dance with The
The Charlotte USO
proudly presents a 1940-s USO Big Band Dance. All proceeds benefit the
7:00 PM to Midnight
Tickets are $40 per
person and can be purchased up until the event.
You can purchase tickets through Denise Polsgrove on Monday nights at
Grand Central Events or Tuesday night at
There will be a
cash bar and heavy hor d’oeuvres
Photographer will
be onsite.
1940’s era attire
encouraged
More info: (remove
the ZZZ) ZZZusodance@uso-nc.org or 704-359-5581
The Big Chill
911 E. Morehead
704-347-4447
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*Saturday,
Aug 18 The Great Gatsby 20’s party
with A Sign of the Times Big Band
The Great Gatsby Party is returning to celebrate its 19th year in
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter is proud to
host this event. If hearing ASOTT (A Sign of the Times Big Band) isn’t
enough, they will also have the same huge dance floor they had last year and
all that fabulous food. Tickets are now available, you can
get them from Denise Polsgrove at Grand Central Events on Mondays and at
Wachovia Atrium
8:00 to Midnight
$40 Advance Tickets, $50 at the door (this will probably sell out so make
sure you have an advance ticket)
Note: Alcohol is served at this event so you must be 21 to attend
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LOCAL
WEEKLY DANCING
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MONDAYS
- Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance Band at Grand Central Events
A
smoke free location (with a separate cigar room for those who must smoke)
Remember the old
“Swing 1000”? This is the same place, just a different name. Grand
Central will be hosting Monday dancing with this fabulous band led by Bill
Hanna. The band is stocked with seasoned professionals like Dr. John
Harding and talented college musicians. Enjoy dancing to the sound of 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and lots more. There
will be alcohol, soda and hors d'oeuvres
available for purchase at this event. You can come even if you aren’t 21
but can’t purchase or consume alcohol.
Please remember the
cover you pay at the door goes to pay the 19 band members. The venue only
makes money if you purchase a drink or food item. If the venue doesn’t
turn a profit, the event won’t be able to continue.
7-7:45 Dance
Survival lesson for new dancers taught by Denise & Joe Polsgrove
8 PM-11 PM Band plays
$10 Cover
($5 cover for students with valid ID)
Dress code is
dressy casual for dancers. Please no jeans, T-shirts or shabby
shoes.
Grand Central
Events
704-373-1699
When
there are large crowds, the parking lot by the building will be full. Be
sure to review this map to be aware of additional parking available.
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MONDAYS
– Celebrations Bar at Ramada Inn,
Brian Petrone is
doing Free Swing dance lessons on
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Celebrations in the Ramada Inn on
Ramada Inn
2640 Cherry Rd
(803) 329-1122
For more information call: 803-984-3816
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TUESDAYS
- Swing Tuesdays at
Swing Tuesday is
alive again and has been moved to
9:00-11:00 PM
$5 cover (for all – including members of
No outside
beverages or water bottles allowed. We need to support the venue to
ensure a weekly place to dance!!
Casual attire is
fine.
As you come each
week, plan to sign in and get a wrist band for the weekly dancing. Please
remember to tip the bartender.
Lessons
available from 7-7:50 and 8-8:50 PM but you must register for a series. No drop ins.
Contact Denise
Polsgrove at denise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304 for info on lessons
(704) 527-3064
Directions to
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AROUND THE
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Aug
3-5 Raleigh-Durham Lindy Party
It will be a
celebration you won't want to miss. A private party at the Elk's Lodge, the
Airmen's Ball with Mighty Lester! in the
NCSU Talley Center Ballroom, Blues and Lindy Hop in separate rooms at the
Velvet Cloak Inn and a few other NEW locations you won't want to miss:)
For a full
line-up of venues, pictures, DJ's and registration fly on over to www.rdlp.org . Or email the 'Flight Crew' at ZZZrdlpcommittee@gmail.com.
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Sept
14-16, 2007 Dirt
Cheap Blues Exchange,
15 Blues Artists! •
3 Bluesin' Days at the Beach • 3 Late Nites • 5 Groovin' DJs
Concerts are FREE!
Late Nites only $40! How's That For Cheap?
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Aug
29, 2007 - Mon, Sept. 3, 2007
Swing Out
As of June 20th,
all levels are still available at Swingout New Hampshire. Registration is
on target and if it is like last year will be sold out.
Swing Out New Hampshire is a dance camp focusing primarily on
Lindy Hop, offering four full days of classes and five nights of dancing at
SONH
features world class Lindy Hop instruction, as well as optional classes in
other forms of swing dancing.
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BEYOND THE
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Aug
29, 2007 - Mon, Sept. 3, 2007
Swing Out
As of June 20th,
all levels are still available at Swingout New Hampshire. Registration is
on target and if it is like last year will be sold out.
Swing Out New Hampshire is a dance camp focusing primarily on
Lindy Hop, offering four full days of classes and five nights of dancing at
SONH
features world class Lindy Hop instruction, as well as optional classes in
other forms of swing dancing.
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For
other events around North and
Raleigh/Durham,
NC: www.triangleswingdance.org http://www.musicanddance.com and a bunch of others...
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Local
Lessons:
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Lynn’s Speakeasy
The
Charlotte Jitterbugs, Denise & Joe Polsgrove, instructors
*NOTE:
Starting Aug 21st and 23rd we are teaming up with
Gottaswing.com, the largest swing dance only group in the nation and are
becoming GottaswingCharlotte.com for our group lessons. We will be adopting the Gottaswing lesson
formats which have successfully taught swing dancing to 4000 people a year. Lessons will be offered in two locations and
registration will be available online on or around August 1st at
www.GottaswingCharlotte.com.
(704) 527-3064
Tuesday,
Aug 14 Shim Sham and Stray Cat Strut
2-hour workshop (7:00-9:00 PM)
Open to
all. The Shim Sham is a dance based on jazz steps done by swing dancers
around the globe. If you’ve been to the Monday night dancing at Grand
Central Events you’ve probably seen several dancers doing the Shim Sham during
the band breaks. The jazz moves in this dance are also moves that
contribute to being a more advanced swing dancer. The Stray Cat Strut is
a simpler swing line dance done to Brian Setzer’s Stray Cat Strut song. $20 for this 2-hour workshop. (This also includes the
$5 cover for open dancing from 9-11 that evening.) Please send an
email to Denise@charlottejitterbugs.com to reserve your place
in the class. You may pay with cash or
check the evening of the workshop.
Tuesdays,
Aug 21 – Oct 9 Beginning Swing Dance 7:00-7:50 PM
(8 week series)
This
class will cover basic 6 and 8 count swing dancing as well as basic partner
Tuesdays,
Aug 21 – Oct 9 Intermediate Swing Dance 8:00-8:50
PM (8 week series)
To
participate in this class, you should be able to do all of the material taught
in the 8-week beginning swing dance class. The intermediate swing dance
class will continually change so that dancers can continue to learn a variety
of moves and styles. Register online on or around August 1st
at GottaswingCharlotte.com. For questions contact Denise Polsgrove at denise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304.
Grand Central
Events
A
smoke free location (with a separate cigar room for those who must smoke)
The
Charlotte Jitterbugs, Denise & Joe Polsgrove, instructors
8
week classes begin Thursday, Aug 23
Thursdays,
Aug 23 – Oct 11 Beginning Swing Dance 7:00-7:50 PM
(8 week series)
This
class will cover basic 6 and 8 count swing dancing as well as basic partner
Thursdays,
Aug 23 – Oct 11 Intermediate Swing Dance 8:00-8:50
PM (8 week series)
To
participate in this class, you should be able to do all of the material taught
in the 8-week beginning swing dance class. The intermediate swing dance
class will continually change so that dancers can continue to learn a variety
of moves and styles. Register online on or around August 1st
at GottaswingCharlotte.com. For
questions contact Denise Polsgrove at denise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304.
Sorry, no drop-ins allowed.
Open
dancing Thursdays from 9-11 will follow lessons and is included for those
registered for lessons. A separate cover
will be charged for those coming for dancing only.
Grand Central
Events
704-373-1699
When
there are large crowds, the parking lot by the building will be full. Be
sure to review this map to be aware of additional parking available.
Please
contact denise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304 if you
are interested in attending any of these classes to reserve your spot.
Registration is limited.
Group & private
lessons plus dance demos and DJ services and lessons for weddings, social and
corporate events.
For more info, contact
Denise Polsgrove at denise@charlottejitterbugs.com or 803-548-2304
Joe and Denise
Polsgrove have been dancing together since 2001 and are known by their high
energy dancing and performances that make you want to get out of your seat and
onto the dance floor. Because Denise was a nationally ranked gymnast, you
are just as likely to see her in the air as on the floor as they dance.
They are often seen around the Charlotte, Fort Mill and Rock Hill area at
community and private events, fund raisers, weddings, WWII dances, Rockabilly
BBQs and more either dancing, teaching dance, DJing or all of the above.
They share their love of dancing with the community by offering lessons that
are made easy and fun even for those with two left feet so others in the
community can join them in this wonderful social activity.
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Celebrations Bar at Ramada Inn,
Brian Petrone is
doing Free Swing dance lessons on
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Celebrations in the Ramada Inn on
Ramada Inn
2640 Cherry Rd
(803) 329-1122
For more information call: 803-984-3816
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Beginning and Intermediate Swing Classes
Anne Kurts & Rick Kipe,
Instructors
$35 per participant for a 6 week long
session. The classes are held at the
Wednesday Evenings
Beginner 6:00-7:00pm or Intermediate 7:15-8:15pm
July 18th - August 22nd
August 29th - October 3rd
October 10th - November 14th
Here's a link for more information and where people can
register:
http://parks.sitewizard.biz/swingdance.html
For more info, contact Anne Kurtz at 540-230-0652
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The
Swing Dance Lessons (Balboa,
Jack
Kelly & Angela, Instructors
Class session details are at www.lindybal.com.
See also www.swingcatsociety.com.
704-965-0886
(remove the ZZZ) ZZZjack@eyedialogue.com
No
classes currently planned. Check Jack’s
websites in the meantime.
(704) 716-6300
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Zoe’s Home Studio
Zoe Whittaker,
Instructor
Check with Zoe
about any upcoming lessons
Where: Zoë’s Home
Studio
(remove
the ZZZ) ZZZzwhittaker@gmail.com
For more information
call (828) 301-1586
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bands coming to town? Any events we might have overlooked? Please
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