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1. Big Bad Back-to-school Practicum next Sunday, January 10
This Sunday, come celebrate the new year where no one cares what resolutions you're breaking! Our Big Bad Back-to-School Practicum is the perfect place to fortify yourself against the imminent Monday morning blues. Practicum is FREE and open to the public, and runs from 8-11 PM in the Enormous Room of Yale's Afro-American Cultural Center, 211 Park St, EVERY SUNDAY.  Our favorite New Haven DJs artfully spin us from Lindy into Blues over the course of the evening as we chill, eat, work on our dancing or just take to the floor with the great dancers of New Haven & CT.

2. LindyBomb Alert! Live music at Cafe 9, Wednesday 1/13
Join the YS&B regulars as we descend upon Cafe 9 to dance to the folksy swing tunes of Christabel & the Jons! Cafe 9 is at 250 State St, between Chapel & Crown. $5 cover, 21+ 

3. Making plans for the New Year--Meetingparty Thursday, 1/14
The organizers of Yale Swing & Blues will be meeting, eating, and most likely dancing a week from Thursday as we take stock of the organization and see where we want to go in 2010. These meetings are open to anyone who wants to be involved, or even just to give us feedback--if you're interested, or can't make it but want to let us know what you've most liked and most want to see in the coming year from us, contact Rosalind!

4. Mark your Calendars: next beginner BOOTCAMP Jan 16-17
Just found us and want to learn more? Hoping to brush up rusty basics before weekly classes begin? Keep meaning to learn to dance, but never have time during the week? Experienced dancer wanting to learn the other role? The beginner bootcamp is for you!

Bootcamp is a two-afternoon immersive dance-class experience. Three hours of class each day Saturday and Sunday with YS&B instructor Molly Rubenstein brings you the basics of partnered dance connection and movement that will start you out on the right foot, whether you're looking to impress on a Blues or Swing dance floor or both. Finish the weekend with your debut at Sunday night Practicum, entry FREE!
Due to spacial conflicts and Yale University facilities still being closed for the holidays, time and location have still not been finalized, but mark the 16 and 17 of January on your calendars if you think Bootcamp is for you! Feel free to email Molly with any questions.

5. Next Monthly Dance Friday, January 22!
The fourth Friday of this month, the Undercroft of Christ Church will be swinging to the tunes of our fabulous djs, with a late night Blues house party not far behind. Come join us for a fabulous night--be ready to let your hair down and shake it all out, whether you're coming as study break or to escape from the 9-5 grind. We have a fabulous mix of DJs spinning tunes over the course of the night, and a fabulous mix of lovely local and regional dancers on the floor waiting to ask YOU to dance! 

What: YS&B Monthly Swing Dance & Blues Late Night
When: Friday, December 11; Intro Lesson, 8:45, DJed music & dancing 9:30-midnight, Late Night, midnight--3 am
Where: Dance at the Undercroft of Christ Church, at the intersection of Park and Elm Streets; Late Night info available at the dance
$: Entrance to dance $8, $5 for students; Intro lesson & late night FREE with entrance to the dance

If you're interested in volunteering, bringing food, or otherwise totally making our day (and getting into the dance for FREE), please email Sarah Larsson, our volunteer coordinator! (sarah.larsson[AT]yale[DoT]edu)

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About Yale Swing & Blues:

Yale Swing and Blues represents the non-competitive swing and blues dancing community on campus. We provide a space for people to get together and dance in a fun, informal setting. Our regular events include monthly swing dances, weekly blues practica, and trips to local dancing events. We also offer Lindy Hop and Blues lessons every semester, for a nominal fee. Our events are open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the broader New Haven community.