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
There are several
new events and lessons to tell you about.
GottaswingCharlotte kicks off lessons and a band dance
at Grand Central Events this Thursday, Aug 23rd with lessons from 7-9 (you
can still register at the door—get there early) and open dancing with The Swingtones from 9:00-11:00 PM.
This weekend, you
can either dance at UNCC at a Back to School Swing
& Latin Mixer hosted by Charlotte Dance Sport at UNCC or
head to Harrisburg to hear The Blues Providers at Three Monkeys Tavern. Both are free events.
Swing Shack is back!
It will be at Zoe’s home studio on Wednesday,
Aug 25th
Lessons are revving back up on Sundays at the
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Mark Your
Calendars:
Dates for the
next upcoming dances around the
Thur, Aug 23 Grand
Central Events – The Swingtones (Swing Thursday kick off
night)
Sat,
Aug 25 Three Monkeys Tavern – The Blues Providers
Sat,
Aug 25 UNCC,
Mon,
Aug 27 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon, Aug
27 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Wed,
Aug 29 Zoe’s
Home studio – Swing Shack
Thur, Aug 30 Grand
Central Events –Swing Thursday (trying for a band…stay tuned)
Mon, Sept
3 Grand Central Events – Bill Hanna’s Vintage Dance
Band
Mon, Sept
3 Celebrations, Ramada Inn – swing dance night
Thur, Sept 6 Grand
Central Events –Swing Thursday (trying for a band…stay tuned)
Sat, Oct 20 Bailey
For directions and
additional information, see below, or check the website:
www.charlotteswingdance.org
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Thursday,
Aug 23 The Swingtones
GottaswingCharlotte presents a live Band dance for Swing Thursday kick off
night at Grand Central Events
9-11 PM
Cover $10
Dress is casual and comfortable for Swing Thursdays
www.GottaswingCharlotte.com or 704-951-8051
Grand Central
Events
704-373-1699
More info: Contact (remove the ZZZ) ZZZinfo@gottaswingcharlotte.com
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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Saturday
August 25 Blues Providers at Three Monkeys Tavern
Please join the Blues Providers with R & B Legend W R “Bobby” Porter,
Aug 25th from 9 PM – 1 AM at Three Monkeys Tavern & Grill
704/455-7779
Wings, Burgers, beer, live blues/R & B, No cover charge
Bobby can be heard
in voice and B3 Organ on many classic songs from WIilson
Pickett, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and too many more to list.
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Saturday
August 25 Back to School Swing & Latin Mixer at UNCC
Swing lesson at 7
pm and (Eduardo or Cristina will be teaching)
Dance at 8 - 10:30
pm.
Latin Dance
Shows by Eduardo Torres and Cristina Acevedo will
be around 9 pm.
Location: Lucas Ballroom,
Theme: Latin/Swing Night (Even though the
format will be Latin/Swing Night, we will play some ballroom as well.)
DJ: Maria St John
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, Aug 29 Swing Shack is Back !
9:30pm-midnight (or when Zoe kicks you out :)
At
Zoe's home studio, call 828-301-1586 for directions
This
one is a potluck so bring friends, food & drink. Interested in hosting
swing shack? Call Zoe at the number above.
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Saturday, Oct 20 - Halloween Swing Dance in
Cornelius
Come out and swing with DJ Savoy Joe
Polsgrove! Wear your best Halloween costume to win a prize! Refreshments and punch available!
$5 for dance and lesson
7-8pm East Coast lesson by Anne
Kurtz and Rick Kipe 8-10pm Dancing
This event is hosted by
703-474-5566 for
more information.
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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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THURDAYS
- Swing Thursdays at Grand Central Events
A
SMOKE FREE location
Remember the old
“Swing 1000”? This is the same place, just a different name.
Open dancing 9-11
PM
Cover $5 for DJ
dances, $10 for band dances
Thursday, Aug 23rd
– The Swingtones band dance
Thursday, Aug 30th
– DJ
Grand Central
Events
704-373-1699
More
info: contact (remove the ZZZ) ZZZinfo@gottaswingcharlotte.com
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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AROUND THE
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Sept
14-16, 2007 Dirt
Cheap Blues Exchange,
http://www.dirtcheapblues.com/
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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Sept
22-23 Bobby
White & Kate Hedin workshop,
PSDS has wonderful
news to share with you! We are bringing Bobby White and Kate Hedin to teach our Fall 2007
Workshops scheduled for September 22-23, 2007.
http://www.piedmontswingdance.org/bobbykate.html
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BEYOND THE
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Aug
29, 2007 - Mon, Sept. 3, 2007
Swing Out
http://www.swingoutnh.com/
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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Zoe’s Home Studio
Zoe Whittaker,
Instructor
Aug 22nd Lindy Refresher Course
Aug. 29th Fast Lindy Basics
Sept 5th Snazzy Moves Part 1
Sept 12th
Snazzy Moves Part 2
Classes are $15
each and are available on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited. Call now to reserve your place. Classes start promptly at 8:30
Questions?
Contact Zoe at (remove the ZZZ) ZZZzwhittaker@gmail.com
For more
information call (828) 301-1586
*Can’t make
Wednesdays? Private lessons are
available $35 an hour for CSDS members.
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Grand Central Events (A SMOKE FREE Location)
GottaSwingCharlotte
instructors, Denise & Joe Polsgrove
Register
at: www.GottaswingCharlotte.com
More
info call 704-951-8051 or contact (remove the ZZZ)
ZZZinfo@GottaswingCharlotte.com
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 (remove
the ZZZ) ZZZdenise@gottaswingcharlotte.com or
803-548-2304.
Sorry, no drop-ins allowed.
Thursdays,
Oct 18 – Dec 13
Beginning Swing Dance 7-9 PM (8 wk
series)
$99 per
person, no partner necessesary (no class Nov 22th)
This
class will cover basic 6 and 8 count swing dancing as well as basic partner
Thursdays, Oct 18 – Dec 13 Interm. Swing Dance 8-9 PM (8 wk
series)
$99 per
person, no partner necessesary (no class Nov 22th)
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 (remove
the ZZZ) ZZZdenise@gottaswingcharlotte.com or
803-548-2304.
Sorry, no drop-ins allowed.
After
lesson dance party 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 ($5 for DJ dances, $10
for band dances)
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.
Lynn’s Speakeasy
GottaswingCharlotte instructors, Denise &
Joe Polsgrove
Register
at: www.GottaswingCharlotte.com
More
info call 704-951-8051 or contact (remove the ZZZ)
ZZZinfo@GottaswingCharlotte.com
(704) 527-3064
Directions to
Lynns: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111813570052080639575.00000112b659d4359005a&ll=35.179666,-80.889952&spn=0.008033,0.014462&z=16&om=1
Tuesday,
Oct 16-Dec 11
Balboa Basics 8-9 PM (8 wk
series)
$99 per
person, no partner necessesary (no class Nov 20)
Please
contact ZZZdenise@gottaswingcharlotte.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 (remove the ZZZ) ZZZdenise@gottaswingcharlotte.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 Kurtz & 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
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 703-474-5566
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Classes at the YMCA in NoDa
are resuming
This
Sunday, the 26th is a "workday". The space is available from
2-5pm to anyone who wants to come & practice.
Classes
will start Sunday the 2nd of September. Taught by
Beginner Lindy
2pm
Intermediate/Advanced
Lindy 3pm
*if
you can't afford classes right now just get your butt there and we'll come to
some sort of arrangement. Open to bartering. I really want to make sure
that the level of dance within our community continues to grow and
you are part of that!
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Did we miss anything?
Heard of any good
bands coming to town? Any events we might have overlooked? Please
feel free to pass along information for inclusion in the weekly update.
Just hit 'reply' to this message and give us the scoop. We'll put it in
the next e-mail!
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