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Gordon Webster will be joining us next Saturday for our last monthly dance of the semester! Come and rock out to fast swing, slow blues and everything in between.
Free beginner lesson from 7:30-8:30, when the band will take over and get the dancing started. At the Center for the Arts at Christ Church, entrance on Elm Street at the intersection with Park, across from Cosi. download flyer
Entrance $8, $5 with student ID.
Blues house party to follow in New Haven. Join us for pizza and dancing late into the night; BYOB.
We would be happy to provide housing to anyone coming in from out of town who would like to stay the night. For assistance with housing or transportation, contact Jenn Santiago.
This event is sponsored in part by the Yale Graduate and Professional Student Senate
Want to dance in a relaxed, intimate setting where you can get constructive feedback from experienced dancers? This Sunday's your last chance to warm up for the big dance next Saturday with the Gordon Webster Quartet. Sunday is our weekly Practicum, now with mixed Swing & Blues DJ sets. Dancing from 8-11 p.m. on the third floor of GPSCY, 204 York Street, this week with an hour of smooth blues courtesy of special guest DJ Laura Eckelman. FREE!
Our second round of Swing and Blues classes for this semester begins on October 21! All of our classes are open to everyone - no Yale affiliation required. However, space is limited, so register today!
INTRODUCTION TO SWING download flyerFour Classes Thursdays 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
8:00 - 9:30 pm
First Class on 10/23: Berkeley College Multipurpose Room, 205 Elm Street, New Haven, CT
Subsequent Classes: Afro-American Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Thursdays 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
6:30 - 8:00 pm
First Class on 10/23: Berkeley College Multipurpose Room, 205 Elm Street, New Haven, CT
Subsequent Classes: Afro-American Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Tuesdays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Tuesdays 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven, CT
Lesson prices: Regular price: $30 first series, $25 second series, $20 third/fourth series.
Student price: $20 first series, $15 second series, $10 third/fourth series. Learn more and save!
We had over 100 dancers at our October outreach dance last Friday! The band, The Blue Vipers, was awesome and kept the floor hot all night long—they played past midnight, and we still had to keep them for an encore. Thank you to our out-of-town dancers, including two carloads of new dancers from Wesleyan who came without even knowing how they would get back to Middletown, and to amazing dancers from Philly and NYC.
And the Jill & Jack was great! Congratulations to everyone who participated, for staying in your secondary dance role for three whole consecutive songs—you’re ambidancetrous! And congratulations to our Jill and Jack of the night, dj Dhruv Bhargava and teacher Molly Rubenstein. I know some of you were curious how organizers could be in the “competition,” but in our group, everyone is an organizer—careful, we’ll make you an officer if you stand still long enough.
If you forgot to return your button at the end of the night, we forgive you! Your only punishment is to go wear it at another dance so people will ask where you got such a cool thing. We still have “ambidancetrous” and “ask me to dance” t-shirts, $7 a piece and we will ship them to you and your loved ones.
Thanks to our sponsors, Maria Trumpler, Special Adviser to the Deans for LGBTQ issues; the LGBTQ Coop of Yale; and the McDougal Center for Graduate Student Life!
Glad the week is coming to a close? Join us for an hour of open-air dancing as we celebrate the coming weekend in our favorite spot this afternoon at 5 PM. We meet outside at the Women's Table in front of Sterling Memorial Library. Any questions or trying to find us, call 917-543-9074.
Want a lindy bomb near you? Let us know! Contact Molly Rubenstein.
Want to dance in a relaxed, intimate setting where you can get constructive feedback from experienced dancers? Join us for our Sunday Practicum, now with mixed Swing & Blues DJ sets. Dancing from 8-11 p.m. on the third floor of GPSCY, 204 York Street, while our favorite local DJs spin the tunes. FREE!
Ever wanted to learn to dance? Get a lesson series FREE when you sign up to represent Yale Swing and Blues in your residential college, grad school department, or professional school. We're looking particularly for representatives from Calhoun, Davenport, and T.D., as well as the Forestry and Divinity Schools. Volunteer 6 hours of your time per semester publicizing our events and organizing one lindy bomb; receive in exchange 6 hours of instruction from Yale's top Swing and Blues dance teachers and a complementary Yale Swing & Blues Lindy Bomb t-shirt. If you're interested, contact Molly Rubenstein for further details. download flyer
NYC Subway Idol Winners the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn will be joining us next month for our October Swing Dance! Our first-ever Outreach Dance celebrates role-reversal and same sex social dancing in the swing and blues community.
Yale Swing & Choose congratulates men who follow and women who lead, and welcomes the LGBTQ communities of Yale and New Haven. Whether you come for the music, to strut your stuff, or to try on a new role, join us to celebrate that swing dancing is for EVERYONE!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven
Everyone welcome
Free beginner dance lesson 8-9 PM
Music and dancing 9 PM-midnight
$5 at the door.
Special this month: First time at a swing dance? Get in FREE!
Made possible with the help of Maria Trumpler, Special Adviser to the Deans for LGBTQ issues; the LGBTQ Coop of Yale; and the McDougal Center for Graduate Student Life.
Join us for an hour of open-air dancing in Stiles Courtyard this Friday, 6-7 PM. Entrance behind the Yale Bookstore on Broadway. Any questions or need help getting in, call Rosalind at 970-518-1920.
Want a lindy bomb near you? Let us know! Contact Molly Rubenstein.
Join us at Sunday's practicum to celebrate Jenn and Andrea's Birthdays, and dance in a relaxed, intimate setting where you can get constructive feedback from experienced dancers. Dancing and birthday treats from 8-11 p.m. on the third floor of GPSCY, 204 York Street, while our favorite local DJs spin the tunes. FREE!
INTRO TO SWING 8:00-9:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE SWING 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Four Thursdays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, AfAm Cultural Center, 211 Park St.
INTRO TO BLUES 8:00-9:30 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE BLUES 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Four Tuesdays: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 at Christ Church Episcopal, 85 Broadway.
Missed this series? Our next month's classes begin Tuesday, 10/21. Stay tuned for more info!
Ever wanted to learn to dance? Get a lesson series FREE when you sign up to represent Yale Swing and Blues in your residential college, grad school department, or professional school. Volunteer 6 hours of your time per semester publicizing our events and organizing one lindy bomb; receive in exchange 6 hours of instruction from Yale's top Swing and Blues dance teachers and a complementary Yale Swing & Blues Lindy Bomb t-shirt. If you're interested, contact Molly Rubenstein for further details. download flyer
Yale Swing & Blues classes are back for the semester! Sign up online for your choice of FIVE class series and receive a FREE YS&B T-shirt! All of our classes are open to everyone - no Yale affiliation required. However, space is limited, so register today!
SWING BOOTCAMP NEW! download flyer
Learn everything you need to get out on the social dance floor, in a single weekend! The basics of six-count, swing-out, blues connection and Charleston will be taught by fabulous YS&B instructors. Each day includes 3 hours of lessons with a one hour lunch break.
Saturday 9/13 and Sunday 9/14
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Thursdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Afro-American Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Thursdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Afro-American Center, 211 Park Street, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Tuesdays 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven, CT
Four Classes Tuesdays 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New Haven, CT
Lesson prices: Regular price: $30 first series, $25 second series, $20 third/fourth/fifth series.
Student price: $20 first series, $15 second series, $10 third/fourth/fifth series. Learn more and save!
Join Yale Swing & Blues and the Yale Tango Club in welcoming new students to the grad and professional schools this Friday, September 29, at 8 p.m. Fundamentals lessons in Tango and Swing & Blues will run simultaneously 8-9 and 9-10 p.m. at GPSCY, 204 York Street, with open dancing from 10 p.m. to midnight. Come! Dance with us, mix, get a drink at the bar. All community members 21 and over welcome.
Want to dance in a relaxed, intimate setting where you can get constructive feedback? Sunday Practicum is back, this time with mixed Swing & Blues DJ sets! Dancing from 8-11 p.m. on the third floor of GPSCY, 204 York Street, while our favorite local DJs spin the tunes. Suggested donation $2. download flyer
Solomon Douglas and his Quartet are coming back to New Haven to help us start the year right! Come out and dance with us Friday, September 5 at the Christ Church Undercroft, 84 Broadway. New to swing or need a refresher? Come for a FREE introductory Swing dance lesson, 7:30-8 p.m. Band plays from 8-11:30 p.m., with DJed breaks. $7 regular admission, $5 students -- Reserve tickets now by emailing Jason Stockmann! download flyer
Ever wanted to learn to dance? Get a lesson series FREE when you sign up to represent Yale Swing and Blues in your residential college, grad school department, or professional school. Volunteer 6 hours of your time per semester publicizing our events and organizing one lindy bomb; receive in exchange 6 hours of instruction from Yale's top Swing and Blues dance teachers and a complementary Yale Swing & Blues t-shirt. If you're interested, contact Molly Rubenstein for further details. download flyer
Fri Oct 10 -- Fundraiser Dance at Christ Church. Late-night blues party.
Tues Oct 21 + Thurs Oct 23 -- Second four-week blues and lindy lesson series begin (blues at 6:30 pm on tuesdays, lindy at 6:30 pm on thursdays). Classes run through Nov. 11 + Nov. 13.
Sat Nov 15 -- Another afternoon dance workshop! Evening Live Band dance + blues after-party.
Well look at that, how time flies, it's been three weeks since CTLX! So clearly we are long overdue for another fantastic Yale Monthly Dance.
What: Lindy Hop and a splash of Blues
When: Sat., Aug 16, 8:00-11:00 pm
Where: Enormous Room, African-American Cultural Center, 211 Park St.,
New Haven
Why: Where else will you find an awesome air-conditioned dance venue
in mid-August?
How much: $5
Refreshments! Dancing! Beautiful venue! Open to the public! Be there!
The latest in a series of outrageously successful Blues Bomb events. We're doing it yet again 'cause we just can't think of any better way to spend a Wednesday afternoon, and suspect that no better way in fact exists. Join us this Wednesday to dance to the music of the Downshift Blues Band! The farmer's market is right nearby for all your summery lunchtime picnic needs.
When: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12-2 PM
Where: New Haven Green (east side near Church St.)
We'd love to give you (yes, you) the opportunity to host your very own Lindy/Blues Bomb, the upcoming instance of the oldest established permanent floating swing/blues dance in New Haven! Gather up your creativity and enthusiasm and contact Mary Christensen for further details.
Can you believe it? All of this semester's event dates are set. Mark your calendar so that you won't miss out. Details on locations TBA.
Fri Sept 5 -- Kick-off dance for an exciting new dance season! Word has it there will be a blues after-party.
Tues Sept 16 + Thurs Sept 18 -- First four-week blues and lindy lesson series begin (blues at 6:30 on tuesdays, lindy at 6:30 pm on thursdays). Classes run through Oct 7 + Oct 9.
(For details on volunteering to give us a hand with the kick-off events mentioned above, contact Molly Rubenstein.)
Sat Oct 18 -- Afternoon dance Workshop with fabulous out-of-town instructor. Evening Fundraiser Dance. Late-night blues party.
Tues Oct 21 + Thurs Oct 23 -- Second four-week blues and lindy lesson series begin (blues at 6:30 pm on tuesdays, lindy at 6:30 pm on thursdays). Classes run through Nov. 11 + Nov. 13.
Sat Nov 15 -- Another afternoon dance workshop! Evening Live Band dance + blues after-party.
What: Lindy Hop and a splash of Blues
When: Sat., Aug 16, 8:00-11:00 pm
Where: Enormous Room, African-American Cultural Center, 211 Park St.,
New Haven
Why: Where else will you find an awesome air-conditioned dance venue
in mid-August?
How much: $5
Refreshments! Dancing! Beautiful venue! Open to the public! Be there!
Blues Practicum on Sunday nights is CANCELLED until the end of the month. (This includes tonight, August 3 for those who were wondering.) Sunday night dancing will resume on Aug 31. Stay tuned for a venue announcement.
If blues dancing to the Cobalt Rhythm Kings and a picnic spread from the Farmer's Market aren't enough to entice you away from your office/lab/library at lunchtime, then it might be time to consider joining a different club. Stop by for free blueberries and blues dancing! We'll have rolls and fresh produce from the market so you can build your own sandwich.
Location: New Haven Green by Church St right across from City Hall
Can you believe it? All of this semester's event dates are set. Mark your calendar so that you won't miss out. Details on locations TBA.
Fri Sept 5 -- Kick-off dance for an exciting new dance season! Word has it there will be a blues after-party.
Tues Sept 16 + Thurs Sept 18 -- First four-week blues and lindy lesson series begin (blues at 6:30 on tuesdays, lindy at 6:30 pm on thursdays). Classes run through Oct 7 + Oct 9.
Sat Oct 18 -- Afternoon dance Workshop with fabulous out-of-town instructor. Evening Fundraiser Dance. Late-night blues party.
Tues Oct 21 + Thurs Oct 23 -- Second four-week blues and lindy lesson series begin (blues at 6:30 pm on tuesdays, lindy at 6:30 pm on thursdays). Classes run through Nov. 11 + Nov. 13.
Sat Nov 15 -- Another afternoon dance workshop! Evening Live Band dance + blues after-party.
Are you suffering from Post Lindy Exchange Syndrome (PLES)?
Don't let this serious condition go untreated!!
Come get your groove on WEDNESDAY on the New Haven green to the live tunes of the the blues band Bluzberry Pi from 12-2 pm!** Join fellow sufferers and spread the fever among the broader New Haven community! Raise PLES awareness and pick up some tasty farmer's market produce for lunch! We need your support!
**Side effects may include dizziness and uncontrollable urges for further dancing.
Yes! There will be lindy hop and blues dancing classes this summer!
WEDNESDAYS 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
Introduction to Blues Dancing at 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Blues Movement at 8 p.m.
THURSDAYS 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24
Fundamentals of Swing Dancing at 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Lindy Patterns at 8 p.m.
All classes will be at Christ Church, in the fabulous Undercroft. Christ Church is located at 84 Broadway in New Haven, where Broadway and Elm merge between Park and York. Street parking is available, metered before 7 p.m. Classes are $15 per person for any four-week series, or $5 per class for drop-ins.
Instructor Bio:
Mary Christensen started swing and blues dancing in 2000, and has
traveled around the world dancing and teaching. Currently a law student at
Yale, she undertakes no liability for the addictive nature of blues, nor any
damages due to subsequent desires to stay up all night dancing.
We will be experimenting with the weekend (Sunday) Blues Practicum format for the rest of the summer, indulging in such things as house parties and field trips to dance to live music! Watch the panlist for announcements, or contact Mary Christensen for more details (or if you'd like to help out!).
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WHERE: Free concert on the New Haven Green
WHEN: Saturday July 19th, 6 PM
WHO: Yale Swing and Blues, passersby, concert-goers, you, everyone in New Haven at that point in time
WHY: Because swing dancing gets our hearts pumping and we should share the feeling with the rest of the world!
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Yes! There will be lindy hop and blues dancing classes this summer!
WEDNESDAYS 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23
Introduction to Blues Dancing at 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Blues Movement at 8 p.m.
THURSDAYS 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24
Fundamentals of Swing Dancing at 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Lindy Patterns at 8 p.m.
All classes will be at Christ Church, in the fabulous Undercroft. Christ Church is located at 84 Broadway in New Haven, where Broadway and Elm merge between Park and York. Street parking is available, metered before 7 p.m. Classes are $15 per person for any four-week series, or $5 per class for drop-ins.
Instructor Bio:
Mary Christensen started swing and blues dancing in 2000, and has
traveled around the world dancing and teaching. Currently a law student at
Yale, she undertakes no liability for the addictive nature of blues, nor any
damages due to subsequent desires to stay up all night dancing.
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There will be NO blues practicum on Sunday (July 20) this week! However, everyone is invited to roadtrip to Boston for a blues house party Saturday night and a blues studio opening and blues bomb Sunday. Contact Mary Christensen for more details.
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The Connecticut Lindy Exchange is a yearly event when dancers all over the country are invited to our venues to dance for three days and two nights. Going to a lindy exchange is one of the most rewarding experiences of dancing, which is why people travel thousands of miles to do it. This lindy exchange is happening right here in New Haven, Milford, and Middletown, and there will be two excellent swing bands -¿ The Fried Bananas and the Solomon Douglas Quintet -¿ and special visiting dj¿s. So sign up now to meet great out-of-town dancers and hear amazing music!
ESPECIALLY URGENT: All those great out-of-town dancers will need a place to stay! While they could, in theory, just get hotel rooms, it is traditional at lindy exchanges for dancers to host other out-of-town dancers during their stay, to save their guests money and to show them hospitality. If you live in Connecticut near New Haven and have a spare bed, couch, futon or floor, and you want share the love, click here to offer your space.
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News for April, 2008:
Brenda will be coming over from the West Coast to visit and teach classes in New Haven on May 8 and 10. Classes are as follows:
$10/class ($8/class for students), at Christ Church:
Thursday, 5/8, 6-7:15 PM
Pure Balboa Basics
The original Balboa was danced in crowded ballrooms, this style is
perfect for the small dance clubs we love to dance to live music in.
Foundational Balboa patterns and variations to keep you dancing
musically in the tightest of dance spaces.
Thursday, 5/8 7:30-8:45 PM
Crossovers
Transition into one of the LA Swing basics of the 30's. Crossovers
use an in and out/pivoting dynamic to create a little more space for
play and variation.
Kicks Out and In
Another of the LA Swing basics common to today's Bal Swing dancing.
Also known as "Lollies" after Lollie Snowden, this dance has an easy
twisting and kicking action. Brenda will break down transitioning in
and out, as well as fun variations.
$35 for all four ($30 for students), or $10/8 per class, at Christ Church:
Saturday, 5/10 12 PM
Slow Dance Fundamentals
Brenda will cover a 12ct basic mixing in hesitations and transitioning
smoothly in and out. Next she will work on timing variations as well
as changing the character and body movement to fit various music
styles.
Saturday, 5/10 1 PM
Ad-ins
Brenda will teach pivots, traveling, and lunges for spice and variety,
furthering your mastery of the movements.
Saturday, 5/10 2 PM
Frame Changes
This class will progress on to opening and closing into promenade
position and back, as well as cross position and resolving to allow
for more variety of movement on the floor.
Saturday, 5/10 3 PM
Turns
You've got the room, now let's have fun with it. We will play with
inside and outside turns, then learn Brenda's favorite new move, "the
free turn into spoon position!"
Brenda will also be available Thursday through Sunday, May 8-11, to teach personalized lessons to individuals or groups. Private lessons are $70 for 50 minutes or $100 for 80 minutes, and can be arranged with Brenda directly by contacting her at: brenda at dancemode dot com
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We've got just one more lesson left in each of our popular series, taught by experienced dancers from the Yale Swing Dance Society. You can still drop in for $5/lesson. Lessons are open to all Yale affiliates and to the public.
Class descriptions:
Lindy Fundamentals: The starting place for anyone learning to lead or follow lindy hop for the first time, and perfect for the dancer of any experience level who wants to focus on great technique, this class will cover the movement, timing, and connection components of the swing-out and other basic swing dance patterns.
Lindy, Beyond the Fundamentals: The next four classes in the ongoing Beyond the Fundamentals series, for all dancers comfortable with the basic patterns of lindy hop. We will continue to improve our technique through learning new movements and movement phrases, including turns, swing-out variations, and possibly the Charleston!
Intro to Blues: Four classes designed to teach a new blues dancer how to feel the pulse in blues music, how to use the floor, and how to communicate with a dance partner through blues connection. We will cover the foundational posture and movement of this improvisational dance, plus partner-dancing frame and certain jazz dance movements commonly co-opted for blues.
Blues Movement: For all dancers familiar with the rhythm and connection of blues dancing, this class will continue to focus on technique and musicality through movement phrases—patterns of moves from the jazz tradition, from microblues, or inspired by tango.
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News: 01-09-08
Saturday, January 26, 8:00 pm - midnight
African-American Cultural Center, 211 Park St
Practicum 8:00-8:45
Open dancing 8:45 pm - midnight
January getting too cold? Come get into the groove with the Yale Swing Society! Swing tunes by DJ Dhruv followed by late-night blues music with Jonathan Janis.
There will be no lesson, but the practicum is a great opportunity to work on your dancing one-on-one with club officers on hand. Use this time to practice dance steps, ask officers how to improve your dancing, or learn new moves.
$5 at the door. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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What: Blues practicum
Where: GPSCY, 204 York St, New Haven
When: Sunday, 12/16, 9PM-midnight
Who: All ages are welcome.
Cost: FREE
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Email bauhaus2 AT gmail DOT com for advance tickets.
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The Yale Swing Society is pleased to present the Solomon Douglas Swingtet for our big swing dance of the semester.
Join us for a twlight outdoor dance at the Women's Table near Sterling Memorial Library. *** weather permitting *** If it's raining or drizzling, assume that the Lindy Bomb has been called off.
If you're still interested in coming to the lessons, email bauhaus2@gmail.com to see if there is any room in the classes. There will also be both intro and intermediate dance classes later this semester and in the spring, so stay tuned.
Come out to meet other dancers, to show off what you’ve learned in the lessons, or just to get the flavor of social swing dancing at Yale. Quick beginner lesson at 8:00 pm, open dancing at 8:45 pm. $5 cover. Refreshments provided.
Welcome back to New Haven!
We have the perfect line-up of events for people who would like to try out swing dancing. Plus, both new and returning dancers can enjoy our campus-wide monthly dance on Sept 28.
Come out and swing dance with us at twilight. Or just watch club officers as they demonstrate fun swing dance styles. Meet at 7:00 pm at the Women's Table on Cross Campus in front of Sterling Library
Learn Lindy Hop from awesome local instructors Mike Shvartsman and Molly Rubenstein! You’ll be swing dancing in under a month! It's the perfect way to prepare for our monthly dance. Four lessons for only $15. Lessons are followed by a one-hour practice session that is free and open to all club members. Location: TBD (check this site soon for location and registration info)
Come out to meet other dancers, to show off what you’ve learned in the lessons, or just to get the flavor of social swing dancing at Yale. Quick beginner lesson at 8:00 pm, open dancing at 8:45 pm. $5 cover. Refreshments provided.
Monthly Dance: Practice session at 8, open dancing at 9:00!
Friday, July 27th at Sage Hall, Yale Forestry School. 205 Prospect St.
Directions: From I-91, take exit 3 to Trumbull St. At the light, go straight for about four blocks. Turn RIGHT onto Prospect St. After about two blocks, 205 Prospect St will be on the right. Park in the street. Enter from the back of the building.
Monthly Dance: Lessons at 8, dancing at 8:45!
Friday, June 29th at Sage Hall, Yale Forestry School. 205 Prospect St.
Directions: From I-91, take exit 3 to Trumbull St. At the light, go straight for about four blocks. Turn RIGHT onto Prospect St. After about two blocks, 205 Prospect St will be on the right. Park in the street. Enter from the back of the building.
Gallery update: pictures from April's Fourth Friday dance! Thanks to Michael from CSDS for the photos.
Christ Church Episcopal
84 Broadway (enter from Elm Street)
New Haven, CT
Beginner Lesson 8:00
Open Dancing 8:45- midnight
$5 cover- tonight's proceeds benefit the Christ Church Soup Kitchen!
Refreshments will be served
Lessons will be followed by a dance practice session at 9:00 PM
Taught by experienced Swing Club officers
211 Park Street (behind GPSCY)
Lessons take place on the following dates:
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*** Note change of location and date this month ***
ACES ECA DanceSpace
70 Audubon St
Lower Level
(down the block from Koffee)
Beginner Lesson 8:15
Open Dancing 9:15 - midnight
$5 cover
Refreshments will be served
DJ Dhruv Bhargava
Grads: Want to look classy at the Winter Ball?
Come to learn the moves at Yale's "Fourth Friday" Swing Dance.
Free Lessons! Friday, Feb. 23
NOW TAKING PLACE AT 84 BROADWAY, CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL
DJ Chris Oksanen
Beginner (East Coast) Lesson: 7:30 PM
Intermediate (Lindy Hop) Lesson: 8:15 PM
Open dancing 9:00 - 11:30
FREE! Refreshments will be served.
bauhaus2@gmail.com or 315.450.3309 for more info.
Come to Yale's "Fourth Friday" monthly swing dance at Sage Hall!
Friday Jan. 26 at Sage Hall, 205 Propect St (Forestry School). Mike
Shvartsman will DJ. Beginner lesson at 8:00, open dancing 8:45 - midnight.
Refreshments will be served. Tickets $5.
Spring Schedule?
Check back for our spring semester schedule and date/location of our first
meeting!
A new list is being put together for those who would like to hear about more than just our weekly events over at Yale. Interested in hearing about trips to more CSDS events? To NYC and Boston? About cool CT workshops? About general swing coolness? Email Mike to get on the new swing-junkies list!
Another new list is a list for the fine folks with cars who don't mind carpooling with Yale swing dancers. If you're willing to be on that list, you should let Mike know. This places you under no obligation, it just means you'll get an email a little while before a trip announcement, checking if you can drive, and will allow me to announce the number of car spots we have.
Come to meet other dancers and swing to the stylings of Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and other jazz greats, as well as music by modern bands. Spread the word and bring friends!
As promised, the swing club will be offering a beginner weekend workshop with professional instructors Mark Murphy and Rachel Wilde. The workshop will run 1pm-6pm on Sept. 30th, with a food / hanging out break 3-4pm. The cost is $7 per person, which includes 4 hours of professional instruction and pizza (or some other tasty food). Register early to guarantee yourself a spot!
Registration is done online at our registration form. If you're having trouble with the form, email me! Hope to see everyone there!
The evening of the 30th (that's the day of the workshop), Vinnie's jump and jive in Middletown is having a swing dance. Vinnie's is one of our favorite venues, and their dances are awesome . There's a beginner lesson 7:30-8:30 and then dancing until 11:30. We're probably going around 8:30, so if you're going to miss our beginner blitz and want to catch their quickie lesson, you should let me know and I'll see if we can get a car to go early. $3 for dance only with student ID ($8 for intro lesson and dance).
Swing Club's first meeting is this Tuesday at 8, in the BK Multipurpose room. There will *not* be beginner instruction there, but there will be music for dancing, hanging out and possible pizza-eating.
Directions: To get to the BK multipurpose room, come into BK college from the Elm Street side, make an immediate right into the common room area and another immediate right, whereupon you'll see stairs down. The door to the multipurpose room is downstairs and around the back of the staircase (signs will be posted).
We had a great turnout at our table at the freshman activities bazaar! Stay tuned for information on a weekend "beginner blitz" coming up in the next few weeks! If you missed the sign up and would like to hear about swing events or get on our list, email Mike Shvartsman.
Some of our graduate members are starting a graduate chapter of the swing club. Watch this space for more details. If you missed the signup and would like more info, email Jason Stockmann.
Critically-acclaimed instructor Noelle Gray will be teaching a Lindy Hop basics workshop and a Blues basics workshop (some Lindy required) at the ECA on Audobon for three weeks starting tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug 9). For more information, see the CSDS site.
Vinnie's Jump and Jive is having another one of their dances this weekend (a special 2nd Saturday dance this month!). More information on the Vinnie's Website.
Starting this Tuesday, Vinnie's Jump and Jive in Middletown will be having a beginner Lindy workshop, as well as a "10,000 moves" workshop for more intermediate dancers. During this time, there will not be formal beginner workshops offered by the Yale club (though beginners are, as always, welcome at all our meetings for more informal learning). More information is on their website. Can provide or need transportation? Email Mike Shvartsman
Mostly confirmed: in August, Noelle Gray will be teaching a Lindy-Hop basics workshop in the ECA on Audobon street (practically on campus, right by Koffee). More information forthcoming as we get closer to the date.
Additionally, Vinnie's will be having a "West-Coast for Lindy-Hoppers" workshop on Tuesdays in August. West-Coast swing is a great-looking, fun swing dance, and can be danced to a lot of music besides swing. Some Lindy experience is required for this.
This Saturday (July 8th), the CT Swing Dance Society (CSDS) is having its Membership Party in West Haven. There will be DJing, a potluck dinner for those interested, and there are rumors of a chocolate fountain(!). More info is on their website. Interested in joining the group going? Need a ride or can give one? You know the drill, email Mike.
On Saturday, July 1st, Vinnie's Jump and Jive in Middletown will be having their next monthly dance. It's a great venue, with great music and great people. Beginner lesson at 7:30, dance at 8:30. $10 for dance and lesson, $5 for dance only, $2 discount for full-time students with ID. Interested in joining the group going? Email Mike Shvartsman!
On Saturday, June 24th, FairWest Swing is having "Swing 100," a one-day 4-hour swing fundamentals workshop at Weston, CT. It's $60, $50 if you preregister. See their flier for more information. If you need a ride there or can provide one, email Mike Shvartsman.
This Friday, June 16th at 8:30 is the next bimonthly CT Swing Dance Society "Review and Practice Party" at NEAT in North Haven. During the first 1.5hrs, experienced dancers from the local community will be available to answer questions, offer suggestions and dance with beginners. Afterwards, there is 1.5hrs of DJ'd dancing ($10 at 8:30, $5 after 10:00). If you're interested in joining the group going (and/or can help by driving there), email Mike.
Some of our recent events have been slightly targeted at beginners. If you're an intermediate/advanced dancer and would like to take a workshop this summer, email Mike Shvartsman.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES, PHILLIP AND KATIE! |
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To get on the Summer Swing Society panlist, e-mail Mike! There should be enough swing dancers in town this summer to organize something! Check this page in the next few days for updates.