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Swing Dance Calendar for Washington DC
Week of Tuesday, March 16, 2010
through
Monday, March 22, 2010

Swing dance calendar last updated March 15, 2010, 11:00pm

The "Top Ten"

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  1. SINGCO Rhythm Orchestra at Glen Echo (Saturday, March 20, 2010)
  2. Blue Vipers of Brooklyn at CCB (Friday, March 19, 2010)
  3. Daryl Davis at the Hilton (Friday, March 19, 2010)
  4. J.P. McDermott at the Quarry House Tavern (Saturday, March 20, 2010)
  5. Doc Scantlin at the Carlyle Club (Friday, March 19, 2010)
  6. Bad Influence at Clarendon (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)
  7. Scott Ramminger at Nick's (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
  8. Rock and Roll Relics at Towson Armory (Friday, March 19, 2010)
  9. DJ Swing at CCB (Monday, March 22, 2010)
  10. DJ Swing at McGinty's (Sunday, March 21, 2010)
  11. DJ Swing at the Butler Center (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)

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 March 16, 2010

Tom and Debra will have Bad Influence 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 DJ Swing at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 Fifteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (That's on on 15th Street in Downtown DC.) 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 March 17, 2010

Dabe and Janelle will host a St. Patrick's Day party with SCOTT RAMMINGER AND THE CRAWSTICKERS 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!

Thursday
Thursday is mokuyobi "moku" means tree

Swing Dancing on Thursday March 18, 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.
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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 Thrillbillys 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 March 19, 2010


SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: Daryl Davis will play. 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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DC BALBOA WEEKEND with the BLUE VIPERS OF BROOKLYN at Chevy Chase Ballroom5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW Drop-in beginner lesson 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, $15
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The Friday Night Swing Dance Club will have The Rock and Roll relics at the Towson American Legion, 125 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204 Click Here for directions.
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Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra will be performing every Friday, at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, Va. Dining, dancing, and classy cocktails with friends beginning with a $10 general admission (drinks not included...) It's even more expensive if you want to sit down.
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Royce and Jody White have Lindy lessons and open dancing at Centreville Dance & Fit 14215-J Centreville Square, Centreville, VA 20121 Beginners 7:30 - 8:30 Intermediate 8:30 - 9:30 Open Dancing DJ Music (practice 9:30 - 10:30 - Free)
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Scott Ramminger will play at the Sunset Grille 9-12mn $4/Cover 7250 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA (across the street from Fuddruckers)

Saturday
Saturday is doyobi "do" means earth

Swing Dancing on Saturday March 20, 2010

The Gottaswing Company presents the Singco Rhythm Orchestra at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo $15, Beginner Lesson 8-9, dance 12-midnight
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J.P. McDermott will be at the Quarry House Tavern 8401 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
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At Bangkok Blues: Scott Ramminger 7:30-10:00 $7. 926 West Broad Street, Falls Church VA
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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, March 21, 2010

    DJ Swing with Dabe and Janelle is back at McGinty's . 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD
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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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    Tom and Debra usually have open swing dancing after their classes at ELAN (used to be the Virginia Ballroom).
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    Blues Jam with Hot Rods & Old Gas at Bangkok Blues 7pm/FREE

    Monday
    Monday is getsuyobi "getsu" means moon

    Swing Dancing on Monday March 22, 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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    Greek Village Restaurant presents: SWING and JAZZ on MONDAY featuring......SWINGTOPIA JAZZ OCTET (www.swingtopiajazz.com) Please join us starting at 8 p.m. Greek Village Restaurant 13476 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20904 301-879-2877
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    MONDAY NIGHT SWING AT LITTLE TEXAS -- every Monday, Sommer and Dorry of Charm City Swing host a swing dance party at 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 C.W. Harrington, Harold Blair, Anthony Harris, Sam Williams, and Sam "Nucleus" Brawner. $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 March, 2010

    March 23: Tom and Debra will have Tom Mitchell at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    March 25: New dance venue opens at BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD Classes and after-class DJ party

    March 26: BALBOA DJ DANCE PARTY at Chevy Chase Ballroom 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, only $10

    March 26: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: The Soul Tones of Swing will play. 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.

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

    March 28 New Dance Venue opens: BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD Classes and after-class dance party

    March 30: Tom and Debra will have The Cutaways at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    Swing Dancing in April, 2010

    April 2: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: The Hula Monsters will play. 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.

    April 6: Tom and Debra will have Daryl Davis at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    April 8: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. The Natty Beaux 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.

    April 9: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: The Grandsons will play. 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.

    April 13: Tom and Debra will have J.P. McDermott at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    April 16: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: Gina de Simone will play. 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.

    April 20: Tom and Debra will have The Crawstickers at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    April 21:Swing dance party with The Smokin Polecats at Nick's 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 9-11pm, $10

    April 23: BALBOA DJ DANCE PARTY at Chevy Chase Ballroom 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, only $10

    April 23: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: King Teddy will play. 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.

    April 27: Tom and Debra will have The Fabulettes at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    April 30: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: TBA will play. 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.

    Swing Dancing in May, 2010

    May 4: Tom and Debra will have Jeff Carmella at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    May 7: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: The natty Beaux will play. 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.

    May 11: Tom and Debra will have at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    May 13: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. Deja Blue 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.

    May 14: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: will play. 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.

    May 18: Tom and Debra will have Jimmy and the Blue Dogs at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    May 21: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: The Rock and Roll Relics will play. 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.

    May 22: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    May 25: Tom and Debra will have The Solomon Douglas Swingtet at lovely Clarendon Ballroom 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. DO NOT PARK AT THE WACHOVIA BANK -- They tow!

    May 28: BALBOA DJ DANCE PARTY at Chevy Chase Ballroom 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW Drop-in beginner Balboa lesson 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, only $10

    May 28: SWING DANCES in the Red Fox Room of the WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road This week: Daryl davis will play. 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.

    May 29: PINETOP PERKINS, DARYL DAVIS AND THE BOB MARGOLIN BAND at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park Drop-in beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra 8-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight, $15

    Swing Dancing in June, 2010

    June 10: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. King Teddy 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.

    Swing Dancing in July, 2010

    July 8: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. The Junkyard Saints 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.

    July 24: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    Swing Dancing in August, 2010

    August 12: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. Rockin' Bones 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.

    August 28: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will play at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Beginner lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. $15

    Swing Dancing in September, 2010

    September 9: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. Daryl Davis 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.

    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 14: Swing dance at the Fairfax Old Town Hall. The Natty Beaux 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.

    Swing Dancing in November, 2010

    November 11: 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.

    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




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