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Swing Dance Calendar for Washington DC
Week of Tuesday, August 31, 2010
through
Monday, September 6, 2010

Swing dance calendar last updated August 30, 2010, 11:00pm

The "Top Ten"

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  1. Rockin' Bones at the Hilton (Friday, September 3, 2010
  2. The Natty Beaux at Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion (Saturday, September 4, 2010)
  3. Hangover Royale at Clarendon (Tuesday, August 31, 2010)
  4. The Crawstickers at JV's (Thursday, September 2, 2010
  5. Spa Creek Swing band in Annapolis (Sunday, September 5, 2010
  6. Sentimental Journey at Towson Armory (Friday, September 3, 2010
  7. DC Blues Society Festival at Carter Barron (Saturday, August 28, 2010)
  8. DJ Swing at Nicks' (Wednesday, September 1, 2010)
  9. The Baltimore Strut (Friday, September 3, 2010
  10. DJ Swing at CCB (Monday, September 6, 2010)
  11. DJ Swing at the Butler Center (Tuesday, August 31, 2010)

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These are my "Top Ten" picks for Swing Dancing this week. If you are interested in live uptempo music, vintage clothes and swing history, you will probably have a really good time at these events.



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Tuesday
Tuesday is kayobi "ka" means fire

Swing Dancing on Tuesday August 31, 2010

Tom and Debra will have Hangover Royale at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!
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Bethesda Womens Club- Boogie in Bethesda with West Coast Swing 7:30-8:15 intermediate class and newcomers class. 8:15-9pm adv. intermediate and novice. 9-12mn DJ dance. Great dance floor. $15 for lessons and dance. $8. for dance
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Colvin Run Community Center- Weekly DJ dance with a one hour beginner level class/ $10.(WCS, shag, latin , 2-step, East coast swing, country ) Historic Colvin Run Schoolhouse, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls VA colvinrun.org for more info & details
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Every Tuesday, there is Swing at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 Fifteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (That's on on 15th Street in Downtown DC.) 9:30pm-12mn $10 This nicely restored house is between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road right opposite Meridian Hill Park (also known as "Malcolm X Park") We're really glad to see Lindy Hop in the City.

Wednesday
Wednesday is suiyobi "sui" means water

Swing Dancing on Wednesday September 1, 2010

Dabe and Janelle will host a DJ Swing party at Nick's Nightclub 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 9-11pm. This is a very dance-friendly place in Alexandria. Lots of parking and Dabe & Janelle play great music for Lindy Hoppers.
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Naptown Swing with Craig and Susanne, Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State Street, Annapolis Drop-in beginner swing lesson included in the price of admission 7:30-8pm; DJ dance 8-10:30pm, $5 FREE for college students!
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The Jacques Johnson Orchestra (R&B, Blues) will play a free gig at Mason District Park , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA. 7:30pm Bring your own chair, dance on grass or concrete

Thursday
Thursday is mokuyobi "moku" means tree

Swing Dancing on Thursday September 2, 2010

Thursday Night DJ Blues Dance in the "Back Room" at Glen Echo -- The "Back Room" (also called the East Addition) is the newly constructed space behind the Spanish Ballroom stage. There are a couple entrances, one on the side of the building and one to the left of the main ballroom entrance where the band unloads. One of them will be open $8, beginning blues dance lesson at 8:30 pm and dancing from 9 - 11:30 pm. also
Crawstickers and Hornaplooza (Scott Ramminger, Vince McCool, Russ Wasson, Andy Poxon and Pete Ragusa) will play at JV's Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church VA (9:00 pm)
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ChileSwing dance at the the Dickeyville Mill 8:30pm – 11:00pm DJ Music Cost: $6/$4 with student ID; free to all ChileSwing students
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The Thrillbillies will play at the Sunset Grille 9-12mn $4/Cover 7250 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA (across the street from Fuddruckers)

Friday
Friday is kinyobi "kin" means gold

Swing Dancing on Friday September 3, 2010


SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week The Rockin' Bones. Gary and Sue lead the fun with a beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight to great live music, only $15! All ages welcome, and as always, you never need to bring a partner.
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The Baltimore Strut : Nina Gilkenson and Michael Seguin host a DJ party at the Sankofa Dance Theater 2901 Druid Park Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 Dance 9pm to midnight (or later). Free beginner lesson starts at 8:30pm. Cost: $5 Worth a trip to Charm City
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The Friday Night Swing Dance Club will have The Sentimental Journey Big Band at the Towson American Legion, 125 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204 Click Here for directions.

Saturday
Saturday is doyobi "do" means earth

Swing Dancing on Saturday September 4, 2010

The Natty Beaux will play at the Bumper car Pavilion at Glen Echo $15
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DC Blues Society's Blues Festival will be held at Carter Barron Amphitheater, 16th Street, NW Washington DC Lineup includes: Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, Diunna Greenleaf and the Blues Mercy Band, Cheryl Renee w/Them Bones Blues Band, Big Boy Little Band, etc. 12noon-6pm - Free Dancing is on stone/concrete but there is free parking, food/beverages stands.
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Saturday is always Rockabilly Night at the Quarry House Tavern 8401 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
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West Coast Swing Party at the Colvin Run Community Center- lesson 7:45 dancing 8:30pm-1am $12 includes, lesson, dance & snacks.Historic Colvin Run Schoolhouse, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls VA colvinrun.org for more info & details

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    Sunday
    Sunday is nichiyobi "nichi" means sun

    Swing Dancing on Sunday, September 5, 2010


    "Variety" will play at Pen-Mar Park 2-5pm. (FREE) 14600 Pen Mar Highrock Road, Cascade MD 21719 ( 270 N to Frederick MD, rte 15 N to Thurmont MD, exit rte 550 N (go thru Sabillasville & Cascade) Turn right at intersection onto rte 491/Fort Ritchie Gate will be in front of you. Go to STOP sign, turn left on to Pen Mar Rd (Chocolate Park Tavern will be on your right). Stay on this road about 2 miles to stop sign. Go Straight and park is on the right..
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    The Spa Creek Swing Band will play at the Annapolis First Sunday Festival- 26 West Street, Annapolis lesson 1:30-2pm at Wiseman Park. Live music around the corner at Whitmore Park on Calvert Street ) 2-3:30pm
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    DJ Swing at Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St NW DC Classes and after-class dance party
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    DJ Swing with Dabe and Janelle at McGinty's 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD NOTE: No Dance Tonight due to labpr Day
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    DJ Swing at Holy Grounds Youth Center at Severna Park Community Center 617 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park, MD
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    Blues Jam with Blues Jam with Zach Sweeney at Bangkok Blues 7pm/FREE
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    Reviving a very old tradition, Brooks Tegler's Hot Jazz will play at theIrish Inn at Glen Echo - Free 5:30-8:30pm 6119 Tulane Drive Limited dance space but a wood floor....

    Monday
    Monday is getsuyobi "getsu" means moon

    Swing Dancing on Monday September 6, 2010

    Tom and Debra have swing dancing after their classes at Chevy Chase Ballroom (CCB). CCB dancing is at 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC. This is at the corner of Wisconsin and Harrison, just south of Friendship Circle. Very metro convenient, large parking lot in back. Plenty of places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Clydes, Maggianos, Booeymongers. An elegant civilized neighborhood.
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    Monday Night Swing CLUB BALTIMORE (formerly Little Texas) -- every Monday, Sommer and Dorry of Charm City Swing host a swing dance party at Club Baltimore (the sign is finally up -the place used to be called "Little Texas"), 8014 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore. The large dance floor is very fast, springy wood. They have beginner lessons from 8-9 and open dancing from 9-11:30pm. $5 for dancing (free for students), $10 for dancing and lessons ($5 for students).
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    Westminster Church - "Blue Monday" with "with Lou Jerome Band- Lou Jerome, Harold Flood, Jim Orr, Robbertto Rickards and Kenneth Brooks $5/ 6-9pm . $5. 6-9pm (dinner served downstairs and is extra, but very reasonable) 400 I Street, SW Washington DC 202.484.7700 This is a weekly event with many of our local blues musicians. No "dance floor" but there is room to dance at the back (tile)...and they do like the dancers.





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    Swing Dancing in September, 2010

    September 4: Flying Feet Enterprises presents Swing Under the Stars with Natty Beaux at Glen Echo's Bumper Car Pavilion. Swing Lesson at 8:00 pm. Dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight. Only $13!!! Visit http://www.flyingfeet.org or email dance@flyingfeet.org for more information.

    September 18: The WSDC presents The Paul Tillotson Trio at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo

    Sept 25: Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Shim Sham workshop from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom. This fun solo dance has its roots in both tap and jazz with swing influences, and is danced around the world. Stop standing on the sidelines and learn the steps that will let you get in the game!! $18. Register on-site. Doors will open at 1:00 pm. Visit http://www.flyingfeet.org or email dance@flyingfeet.org for more information

    September 25: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    Swing Dancing in October, 2010

    October 9: The WSDC presents The Blue Moon Big Band at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo

    October 23: The National Capitol Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force will hold the 8th Annual Hangar Dinner-Dance at the Landmark Hangar at the Leesburg Executive Airport. The Radio King Orchestra will play; Marc and Ellen will give a beginner lesson and hold a dance competition. BBQ Dinner starts at 5:00pm, lessons at 7:00pm and dancing at 8:00pm.
    Contests for vintage costumes and dancing will be awarded, so come in your favorite 40's wear or as you are for an evening of WWII nostalgia.
    Tickets including dinner are $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door,active duty military, reserve and national guard personnel are free! You are welcome to join us for just the dance at no charge, however a donation of $5.00 is suggested. This year's dance is in conjunction with the Leesburg Airport's Airshow-so you can make it a fun-filled day of flying history, food and dance for the whole family.
    The National Capitol Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit organization dedicated to acquiring, restoring, and preserving military aircraft. For more information, ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at ncshangardance@gmail.com or at 703-554-4594.

    Oct 30: Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Halloween Hop with DC's favorite boogie-(woogie)-man, Daryl Davis at Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom. Beginning Swing Lesson at 8:00 pm. Dancing from 9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight. $15. Costumes encouraged!! Visit http://www.flyingfeet.org or email dance@flyingfeet.org for more information.

    Swing Dancing in November, 2010

    November 6: The WSDC presents Peter davis and Lindy Hop heaven at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo

    Nov 13: Flying Feet Enterprises presents a Veteran's Day WWII USO Canteen Dance with the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra. Beginning lesson at 8:00 pm. Dancing from 9:00 pm - Midnight. $15. Vintage clothing/military uniforms highly encouraged! Visit http://www.flyingfeet.org or email dance@flyingfeet.org for more information.

    November 27: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    Swing Dancing in December, 2010

    December 9: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. TBA will play. 7:30 complimentary lesson 8-10PM: Live music $10 The Old Town Hall 3999 University Dr Fairfax, VA 22030 Visit http://www.headoverheelsdance.com for more information or send e-mail to dance@headoverheelsdance.com Plenty of parking! use parking lots at these intersections: lot at University Drive and North Street, lot at Main Street and East Street, brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street.

    December 18: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    Dec 31: Swing in the New Year with Lush Life, featuring Lynn "Luscious" McCune. Lesson 8:00 - 9:00 pm. Dancing 9:00 - 12:30 am. Light refreshments and sparkling cider toast. Only $25!! Brought to you by Flying Feet Enterprises. Visit http://www.flyingfeet.org or email dance@flyingfeet.org for more information.




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