Come out and join the fun! Bring your requests!

   Terri


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Can't make it out early to DR?  Love to get your blues on?
Come out anyway and join the gang at BLUES LATE NITE!!!!!
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REASONS WHY:

--you love to blues
--DJ Hester is rockin' the house
--it's Jesse's birthday!
--your name is Jacci and you want to dance for hours ;)


--any other reason you can think of...blues don't care ;)


PRIVATE BLUES LATE NITE PARTY -- after the dance -- 130AM

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YOU are INVITED!  BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES - come dance!
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BRING COOKIES OR CHOCOLATE...CONSUME COOKIES OR CHOCOLATE!



FRIDAY NIGHT SWINGS!
@danceRevolution
*cool space • cool floor • cool music • cool people*
603 E. William, one block west of State in downtown Ann Arbor
sponsored by Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
Map Link (Google Maps): http://tinyurl.com/ybdcxv




Located in loft space above New York Pizza Depot (NYPD)--
this is a totally cool place to dance! Cushioned wood dance
floor, huge windows facing the street lights, cool area to
sit down and chill out between tunes, super friendly
atmosphere, free water, soda and juice beverages available.
Parking on streets is free after 6pm (and in many University
lots within a few blocks). Paid covered parking 1/2 block up
the street.

Friday Night Swings info:
734.972.9141 aactmad.swing@...
sponsored by AACTMAD/AASDA http://www.aactmad.org/swing
Get people swingin'!

Hey there,
We just wanted to remind you that the early bird price
for the Montreal Lindy Exchange – August 10-12 will
end tomorrow, July 15th. Afterwards, your full weekend
package will be $90CAD, rather than the current $80
CAD.

And what does a weekend package include? Lots and lots
of dancing obviously in a pretty nifty city! We have
three evening dances with great bands such as Gordon
Webster and Montreal’s own Colin Perry and Blind with
fabulous trumpet player Roger Walls. A fun Saturday
afternoon dancing by the St.Lawrence river and a
Sunday afternoon at the Cat’s Corner downtown studios.
And well, obviously, we’ve also got two cool late
nights too!

**Special Guest!!**
Plus, not only will we have awesome DJs from near and
far, but we’ve also invited the lovely Dawn Hampton to
spend the weekend with us. For those who have yet to
meet Dawn, well she’s just this classy lady who has
devoted her life to performing. She’s so fabulous that
Lindy Hoppers keep on throwing parties for her every
time she gets younger and wiser ;)!

Don’t miss your chance and come to live, or relive,
the Montreal Lindy Exchange experience at LeMTLX 2007
– Déjà Vu? www.lemtlx.ca

LeMTLX team
info@...



      
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Motor City Jam is just six weeks away. Don't forget to purchase your
weekend pass before August 1 to get he $85  price. On August 1
passes go up to $99. Register at
http://artspectrum.org/mcjregistration.htm
Join attendees from as far away at Fort Worth, Texas and Baltimore,
MD to dance the night away.

Weekend passholders get their choice of the 10 class slots offered.
This includes West Coast, Club Ballroom, Lindy, Blues and even
partiicpation inthe two-day tap workshop that's being offered in
another part of the hotel. We have two live band dances with Larry
Lee & the Back in the Day Band playing Friday night and RJ Spangler
and the Rhythm Rockers playing Saturday ngiht. We will bein R&B,
Nlues and Swing heaven with these two bands?

DIVA ALERT - A diva is an outstanding, popular performer. The word
describes a woman of rare, outstanding talent. It comes from the
Italian word for goddess. The Italian word comes from the Latin word
divus meaning 'divine one.' For Motor City Jam Andrea Deaton,,
Denver's Divine One" is holding a class for women only at Motor City
Jam, Agust 25, 2007.

Check out the schedule online at
http://artspectrum.org/mcj2007info.htm.

View this and other news with graphics at
http://artspectrum.org/enews.htm

If you were at YAX a few weeks back-- especially the Saturday evening
dance at the Ladder Company-- I just found a pair of men's shoes in a
black modrobes bag... They'd been stuck into a box that I finally
unpacked... If they might be yours drop a line!

Amanda

Amanda Maria Edmonds
Executive Director, Growing Hope
amanda@...
734.330.7576

"We must be the change we wish to see in the world."
"To forget to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget
ourselves."
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Hey y'all.

How's your Monday going? Good? Great. Me too. Thanks
for asking! Great weather we're having. OKAY ENOUGH
PLEASANTRIES! This Wednesday is going to be so
awesome, celebratory rivers of lava are flowing out of
my ears right now! Like right now! It's really hot!
And very exciting! Also HOT and EXCITING is ERIN
MORRIS! Yes, ladies and gents, the stupendous Erin is
back in Ann Arbor for a little visit and she and Jason
will be teaching the mother trucking crap out of us!
(That's a good thing. You don't want any mother
trucking crap INSIDE of you, do you?) For those of you
who have never experienced the Erin-y goodness, you
are in for a real treat! She has legs like a pony,
feet like fire, and swingouts like butter! Don't
worry, she isn't actually a hodgepodge of animals and
inanimate things. That'd be scary. (Scary awesome?
that's up to you to decide) She is more of a
combination of awesome, loveable, and downright hott.
Right before that is the second in the series of
beginner lindy progressive lessons with Kurtsplosion
and Lauratacular! You lucky people will be continuing
to learn how to improve your swing out and maybe pick
up a few moves along the way! ooOOOoo! Burning up the
turntables (not really, nobody worry) will be DJs JD
and Matt M, playing a bunch of sweet dance tunes!

travel size 3oz or under in a clear plastic baggie:
Wednesday, July 18th in the Pendleton Room at the
Michigan Union
6:30-7:30: Beginner lindy hop progressive with Kurt
and Laura!
7:30-8:30: Intermediate lindy hop drop-in with Erin
and Jason
8:30-9:30: Beginner 6-count (ecs) drop-in with Erin
and Jason
9:30-11:25: JD and Matt M. jazz it up! And YOU bring
in your jams for the request breaks!

Other Announcements:

The ANN ARBOR ART FAIR starts this very same day!
Come on out and visit! See and support independent
artists! Do some lindy bombing with us! (see next
announcement) Remember to give yourself ample time to
deal with traffic and to find parking as multiple
streets will be closed for multiple blocks (including
right in front of the Union!) Otherwise, have fun and
see you Wednesday!

Have you ever thought, "I wonder where I can find,
make friends with, and communicate with a group of
like-minded swing dance lovers right in my
geographical region?" I know we all have. I MOST
CERTAINLY HAVE THOUGHT THOSE EXACT WORDS. Well, don't
just think about it, check this out: www.a2swings.com
- a forum for swing dancers in the Ann Arbor area (as
well as swing dancers all over Michigan)! Here you can
find out about local, regional, and national swing
dances, workshops, and events as well as coordinate
outings, etc. NOTE: a2swings.com is not a Swing Ann
Arbor forum, nor are they affiliated; views expressed
within the forum are not necessarily shared by Swing
Ann Arbor, its elected board, or its members unless
otherwise noted. That being said lots of people who
you dance with are on the board so check it out! Once
again: www.a2swings.com!

Swing Ann Arbor loves you. But only if you have
vacated the dance floor by 11:30pm. We are supposed to
be completely out (DJ equipment, everything) by the
time 11:30 rolls around or else the staff gets angry
at us and threatens to not let us rent rooms at the
Union anymore. Please help us keep our dance floor by
booting yourselves out after the last song. Similarly,
please don't put powder or other floor-altering
substances on the dance floor. That also makes the
Union gods angry. "GRRRRRR!!" They say.

--
Sandy Hemingway

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imagination nor both together make genius. Love, love,
love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



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Hi everyone, we're excited to be performing this Friday at Cliff Bell's, one of
Detroit's most
elegant jazz clubs. Here are the details:

Paul King & The Tom Loncaric Quintet
Friday, July 20, 2007
9:30 pm
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Avenue
Detroit, MI
www.cliffbells.com

FEATURING:
Tom Loncaric - Piano
Paul King - Vocals
Evan Perri - Guitar
Shannon Wade - Bass
Brian Romeo - Saxophone
Andy Conlin - Drums

We hope to see you all there!

All The Best,
-Paul

Eric decided DJing wasn't working out on a weekly basis anymore, so I decided to
step in and fill his shoes. Come out this Saturday and let me know what you want
to hear. Look forward a guest DJ the 28th...I'll be drinking watching canoes
going down the Au Sable!!!

   Doors @ 8
   Lessons 8:30 -9:30 open dancing at 9:30
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So I run into people who keeping asking me when I'm going to teach
this or that. So I thought I'd let  everyone know what I have coming
up - besides Motor City Jam.

I will be teaching at Volcano Dance Studio, 30701 Dequindre Rd in
Madison Heights Sunday thru Thursday.

I'll be teaching:
Afro Fitness and Zumba on Sundays from 6-8pm
Zumba and Mwerengue on Mondays from 8-10pm
Cha Cha, Mambo, West Coast Swing and Hustle from 6-10 on Tuesdays
Rumba and Lindy from 8-10 pn Wednesdays,
Ballroom and West Coast on Thursdays from 8-10.

Hope you can make it to one or more of the classes.

In addition to my shedule Volano offers classes in Pole Dancing --
all the rage in LA, -- Bachata, East Coast Swing,Reggaaton, Hip Hop,
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Belly Dancing and Charleston.

Since they are just opening they have an introductory special -
unlimited classes for the month for $99. A group class card is $49 or
$7 per class.

Visit their website at http://www.volanodane studio.om or call 248-
246-8032.

Save me a dance,
Paulette
313-790-2311

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You gotta have art...and you gotta have SWING!  Get both
this Friday :) Yes, the Ann Arbor Art Fair is in the streets,
and swing is in the loft on East William Street -- a great
opportunity to enjoy both!  Who are going to be your great
go-getters of groove? DJs Matt and Catfish.  Come out for
the COOL FREE BEGINNER LESSON or just to cool off with
some way-cool music especially for swinging!

NOTE: regular parking surrounding DR is not available
during the Art Fair and the downtown streets are blocked
off...please leave yourself some extra time to park
farther out and walk in.  Another option: park at the
Briarwood mall or Pioneer High School at the corner of
Stadium and Main (across from Michigan Stadium) and take
the shuttle bus to the edge of the Fair for $1.50/ride.

FREE LESSON: 8pm ==>> these have been great!!!! :)

OPEN DANCE: 845pm ==>> BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

FRIDAY NIGHT SWINGS!
@danceRevolution
*cool space • cool floor • cool music • cool people*
603 E. William, one block west of State in downtown Ann Arbor
sponsored by Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
Map Link (Google Maps): http://tinyurl.com/ybdcxv


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SWINGING ON SATURDAY -- Our pals out at Virgo have switched
their swing night from Thursday to Saturday!  Why?  So that
the swing dancers from the far-flung regions of the metro
area can come on out!  This is a NEW SWING NIGHT folks!!

Weekend swing ALL SATURDAYS IN JULY!  Woohoo woohoo woohoo!

Map to Virgo (inside Pampa's Lanes) http://tinyurl.com/282npe
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FRIDAY LESSONS AT DANCE REVOLUTION

8PM: BEGINNER SWING DANCING - FREE!
Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association's volunteer crew brings you FREE
swing dance lessons! Are you a beginner to dancing? Great!!
Learn this ALL-AMERICAN dance and do it at parties, niteclubs,
weddings, music festivals. Swing dancing is fun, social, and great
exercise! No partner necessary. ALL AGES WELCOME--bring your
kids too!

DANCE PARTY 845pm -
Features different DJs every week. $5 / $3 with student ID.
Come on out and swing!

AACTMAD: if you are an AACTMAD member, we <3 you!
Every Friday--AACTMAD members get $1 off the dance.
If you're not a swing dancer, we want you to learn!
See you on the dance floor :)




Located in loft space above New York Pizza Depot (NYPD)--
this is a totally cool place to dance! Cushioned wood dance
floor, huge windows facing the street lights, cool area to
sit down and chill out between tunes, super friendly
atmosphere, free water, soda and juice beverages available.
Parking on streets is free after 6pm (and in many University
lots within a few blocks). Paid covered parking 1/2 block up
the street.

Friday Night Swings info:
734.972.9141 aactmad.swing@...
sponsored by AACTMAD/AASDA http://www.aactmad.org/swing
Get people swingin'!

Michael May and the Messarounds at Good Nite Gracie's
www.sonicbids.com/MICHAELMAYTHEMESSAROUNDS

--- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, Carol Shepherd <shepherd@...> wrote:
>> Great band! :)
>

> Conor's has space for maybe 2 couples at a time...hm, maybe they
would
> consider moving some of their tables for dancers?  Great beer!
>
> Lindy Hop Nation!
>
> kbriggs123 wrote:
> > --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mike.lists.aaswing2@>
wrote:
> >>All,
> >>  I went out to see these guys two weeks ago: they're good. And
> >>Goodnight Gracie's has enough floor space for 4-6 couples to
dance.
> >>  Go check 'em out.

Kbriggs: please post time & cost. thanks


--- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "kbriggs123" <kbriggs123@...> wrote:
>
> Michael May and the Messarounds at Good Nite Gracie's
> www.sonicbids.com/MICHAELMAYTHEMESSAROUNDS
>
> --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, Carol Shepherd <shepherd@> wrote:
> >> Great band! :)
> >
>
> > Conor's has space for maybe 2 couples at a time...hm, maybe they
> would
> > consider moving some of their tables for dancers?  Great beer!
> >
> > Lindy Hop Nation!
> >
> > kbriggs123 wrote:
> > > --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mike.lists.aaswing2@>
> wrote:
> > >>All,
> > >>  I went out to see these guys two weeks ago: they're good. And
> > >>Goodnight Gracie's has enough floor space for 4-6 couples to
> dance.
> > >>  Go check 'em out.
>

10:00pm start, but it's open much earlier.  I don't think therer's a
cover at all.  May be a cover for PJ's Live upstairs.
  Corner of First and Huron in Ann Arbor. 734-623-6270

--- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mike.lists.aaswing2@...>
wrote:
>
> Kbriggs: please post time & cost. thanks
> >
> --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "kbriggs123" <kbriggs123@> wrote:
> >
> > Michael May and the Messarounds at Good Nite Gracie's
> > www.sonicbids.com/MICHAELMAYTHEMESSAROUNDS
> >
> > --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, Carol Shepherd <shepherd@> wrote:
> > >> Great band! :)
> > >
> >
> > > Conor's has space for maybe 2 couples at a time...hm, maybe
they
> > would
> > > consider moving some of their tables for dancers?  Great beer!
> > >
> > > Lindy Hop Nation!
> > >
> > > kbriggs123 wrote:
> > > > --- In aaswing@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mike.lists.aaswing2@>
> > wrote:
> > > >>All,
> > > >>  I went out to see these guys two weeks ago: they're good.
And
> > > >>Goodnight Gracie's has enough floor space for 4-6 couples to
> > dance.
> > > >>  Go check 'em out.
> >
>

It's about that time again! No, not my period, silly!
Swing dancing! (Way more exciting than menstrual
cycles HAHAHAHAha...ha?) First of all, we'd like to
thank Erin Morris for taking time out of her busy
schedule to come teach the lessons last week! They
were spectacular and we learned a ton of awesome moves
and concepts! YAY! Thanks, Erin!! Okay, so this week,
we've got some fabulousness planned for all y'all.
Kurt and Laura are ready and raring to teach more
sweet lindy action to those of you signed up for the
beginner lindy progressives. Next, preheat your oven
to awesome (yeah I stole it) because Jason and Sarah
are going to serve up some oven-fresh dancing!
Everybody needs their weekly dose of Vitamin J with a
booster shot of Sarah-tine for energy and clarity of
mind. In a baked good. They'll be teaching lindy hop
in the intermediate slot and 6-count swing during the
beginner slot! It's-a gonna be great! Aural
stimulation will be provided by DJs Hester and Jason!

just a nibble:
Wednesday, July 25th in the Pendleton Room at the
Michigan Union
6:30-7:30: Beginner Lindy Hop progressives with Kurt
and Laura!
7:30-8:30: Intermediate drop-in Lindy Hop with Jason
and Sarah
8:30-9:30: Beginner drop-in 6-count (ecs) with Jason
and Sarah
9:30-11:25: Hester and Jason rock out like brook trout
and you guys provide music for the request breaks!
(feel free to rock out like rainbow trout, brown
trout, or lake trout if you don't want to rock out
like brook trout)

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

- Come voice your opinions on how you want swing
dancing to improve! Our next OPEN MEETING is Sunday,
July 29th from 8pm to 10pm in the WELKER room of the
Michigan Union. Please come join us in the discussion,
or if you don't want to discuss, just sit in and see
what's going on!

- August is going to bring some more changes to our
schedule! This is how it's going down: Still on
Wednesday, still at the Union.

6:30-7pm: Open/Guided practice! Those of you who just
want a space to practice now have it! Work on moves or
your swingout or whatever! Always present will be an
instructor to take questions, or if you want to learn
something, present the topic to the instructor and
they'll teach it to you! Whee! This service is
absolutely free! Oh my gosh free. Free floor and free
question answering and instruction if you want it!
YEEEEE!!!

7-8pm: Intermediate drop-in lessons. These are just
what they sound like, same as always. Those of you who
have been dancing for a while and have your basic
moves down pat should attend the intermediate drop-in
lessons! Dance style will vary from week to week! Some
dance styles that may be covered: Lindy Hop, 6-count,
Charleston, Balboa, Slow Dancing, and more!

8-9pm: Beginner Lindy Hop progressives! That's right!
They're back! If you are completely new to the
terrific dance of the lindy hop, you should come and
learn it! For those of you who need a refresher or
want to think about your lindy concepts you should
also come to this class! This is an amazing class!
Come see what it's all about. A one-time fee for the
four-week progressive will be charged the first week
(Aug. 8th) Students: $16.00 (With current ID from any
school.) Non-students: $25.00. Instructors TBA

9-9:30: Beginner 6-count swing (ecs). For those of you
who can't get enough 6-count (aka East Coast swing),
every week there will be this time slot reserved for
6-count! No every other week nonsense. EACH AND EVERY
WEEK this 6-count class will be offered. Yeehoo!

9:30-11:25: Same as always, open dancing with awesome
DJs and request breaks featuring your favorite songs!
Because you bring them in! YAY!

Remember, if you have any questions, concerns, support
or objections to the schedule change or anything else
Swing Ann Arbor related, come to our open meeting on
SUNDAY, JULY 29th. FROM 8-10pm in the WELKER ROOM of
the MICHIGAN UNION! See you there!

--
Sandy Hemingway

"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor
imagination nor both together make genius. Love, love,
love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



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Hi Guys,

   How are you?   My dance studio, L.A. Dance, is nominated as the Best Dance
Studio in the WDIV (channel 4) Best of the Best contest!!!  I would love if you
get a chance if you could cast a vote for my studio!!!

   Here is the link:

    http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/Details.aspx?business=44569

   Thank you in advance for all of your support!!!!

   See you guys at the Shagdown in September!



Laura Berger
Director
L.A. Dance
2651 S. Lapeer Road
Lake Orion MI  48360
(248)393-1339
www.ladance.us

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Hey everyone,

CRAAAAZY NEWS!!!  Okay, so, I'm waiting for emails or calls from people
telling me that they want to compete...I'm talkin' about the local Michigan
scenes...when all of a sudden, I get my first Team to register for this
competition.  No, they're not from Detroit or Lansing or Ann Arbor or even
from Michigan.

Introducing, the first team to register for the Battle of the Swing Cities
6.....TEAM DAYTON!!!!  I'm soooooo proud that Dayton is competing because I
lived there for almost 3 years and have a fondness for Dayton.  Good on ya,
guys and gals!!!!

Alright, as for the Michiganders and the rest of you...WHERE'S YOUR
TEAM???!!!  I'd like to get a team from atleast Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the
current winners of the Velvet Cup, Team Lansing, to compete, so hurry and
get your team together!!!  Oh, and I know you Ohioans have more people to
compete like from Columbus and from Cincinnati, so come on down!!!

BTW, the Motown Shagdown is from Friday Nite to Sunday Morning AAAAAAND
there will be late nite dances on Friday and Saturday nites so come for the
classes or dances or both!!!  There will be lots of partying!  Oh, and did I
mention...the studio we're dancing in will have atleast 2 rooms for late
nites so most likely there will be a lindy room and a blues room.  Rock
on!!!!

Check out the info...and I'll see you there!!!!

Deor "Duke of Detroit"

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BATTLE OF THE SWING CITIES 6 : MOTOWN BEATDOWN
hosted by the Motown Shagdown Weekend Event
www.myspace.com/motownshagdown

Sept. 15/2007
Rhythm n Shoes Ballroom
2172 Franklin Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
9PM TO 12AM



What is the Battle of the Swing Cities?  It's the greatest dance competition
where cities or swing scenes make a team to compete in 3 divisions and
competes against other teams.  Beginners, Intermediates, and Advance dancers
can compete without pressure cuz this comp is all about FUN!!!  Everyone
claps and cheers for each other and we encourage beginners to actually
compete so they get inspired to learn and dance more...and maybe even
inspire others.  Basically, this is a comp for people who want to have an
enjoyable time while dancing in front of their peers without too much
pressure like those major dance competitions. Plus, the sense of camaraderie
is priceless.  Oh, and don't worry.  There will be open dancing, too.

This year only a maximum of 5 teams who will compete for prizes and the
covetted Velvet Cup which has been passed around 5 times now.  The team to
beat is Team Lansing who has won the cup for 2 years in a row!  Will they go
for a 3-peat?  Will there be a Team Detroit to step on up and bring it back
to Motown?  Will a powerful force from Ann Arbor hit up their first win?  Or
will there be an out of town team tear up the Motown Beatdown?

What are the Divisions for this competition???

SHOWCASE DIVISION  9:10PM

Couple or multiple dancers will dance to a song of their choice which must
be considered swing music (ie.  music from 1930's-50's...no disco).  Don't
make this trivial.  Does not have to be choreographed, but it would help.
Aerials, tricks, dips, chains, whips are all allowed.  No dance
restrictions.  Maximum time of song:  3min. +/- a few seconds.






MOTOWN JAM DIVISION  10:00PM

Something new for this battle.  Here, one couple from each team will compete
"jam style" with the other competitors to.....MOTOWN MUSIC!!!   Yup, we're
from Detroit so why not pay tribute to the great sounds of Motown.  The
music may be Motown R&B, Motown Blues, Motown Soul, or even Motown Funk!!!
My choice.  There will be 2 rounds in which every couple will be able to
dance to maybe 2 different tempos or 2 different styles of Motown with an
all-skate at the end of each round.  There will possibly be a 3rd round.
Get your most versatile dancer for this division 'cuz the Motown Jam
Division is goin' to be Detroit Crazy!!!  No dance restrictions.

JUST DANCE DIVISION 11:00PM

Still my all-time favourite, the Just Dance Division will feature a couple
or multiple dancers dancing with ATLEAST 60% recognizable swing dancing to
their choice of a NON-SWING song.  Yup, you know how this competition goes.
Maximum time of song:  3 min. +/- a few seconds.  No dance restrictions.



General Rules that all must abide
1.  Each City/Team must consist of atleast 3 couples in which atleast one
couple must compete in one of the three divisions.  As was the rule before,
the people on your team doesn't have to be from your city but must have
danced in your city or dance scene atleast once...yup, just once.  How easy
is that?!

2.  Each team must have atleast 3 men and 3 ladies on their team

3.  The whole team must pay a competition fee of $40 for the whole team.  If
more than 6 people in the team, it will be a flat $50.  This money is to go
for the prizes and other essentials for the competition.

4.  All teams MUST register before September 8/2007  to be eligible to
compete.  I'm going to be strict about that this year.  Last minute teams
can bite me.

5.  Last but not least, if you're in this competition to just win and not
have fun, then don't even come out to compete.   Judges are looking for fun
competitors and not whiney dancers. Winning is fun...having fun getting
last...priceless.

WHAT I NEED FROM EACH TEAM *IMPORTANT*

Each team or team leader must email me the following:

1.  Team Name and Leader.  I need email and phone number for contact
purposes.

2.  Names of each couple and what division they are dancing in.  If there
are more than 2 people dancing in the Showcase or Just Dance It Division,
make sure to write EVERYONE'S name.

3.  I need to collect the $40 from each Team when the teams all meet that
nite at the event.  If there are more than 6 people in your whole team, the
cost will be a flat $50, just to compensate prizes.  I will only contact the
Team Leader with all the information, so make sure your leader is reliable.
Team registration will end a week before the competition.  My email is
Deornight@... .

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Hi everyone,

The Rhythm Society Orchestra and I will be performing at the Grosse Pointe War
Memorial on
Wednesday, July 25 (tonight) starting at 7:30 pm. Gates open at 6:00 and you're
encouraged
to bring chairs or blankets and your picnic baskets. If it rains, we'll be in
the auditorium.

For more info, please visit:

www.rhythmsociety.net

or

www.warmemorial.org

See you all there!

-pk

There are just over two weeks left before Montreal’s
second Lindy Exchange kicks off!!

While there are still some spots available, we
encourage you to register soon. If you were planning
on also getting one of our awesome t-shirts for the
event, the cut-off date is this Sunday, July 29th, so
place your orders now!!
Also better hurry up if you need housing to make sure
we have enough time to find you the perfect match!

Start the party early!
For those of you planning on getting into town early,
Swing Connexion will be holding their bi-monthly dance
Swing and the City on Thursday night. While not
included in the weekend package, it’s definitely worth
coming early, and cover charge is only $5!

Aris Allens for you to try and buy!
Studio 88 Swing, Montreal’s Aris Allen shoes
distributor, will be at the main evening dance on
Saturday night. You’ll be able to try on the latest
styles of these shoes - made for swing dancers  - and
find which pair suits you best!

Represent!
Also, to make the event even more special, Swing
l’Été, our Saturday afternoon outdoor dance, invites
everyone to wear t-shirts from their home town!

Looking forward to having you all here!

LeMTLX team
www.lemtlx.ca




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This saturday Sean McDonnell will be filling in for me while I watch canoe races
and drink alot of beer on the AuSable!!!
   Thanks Sean!

   Next saturday I have the pleasure of Matt Strickland coming by to spin some
tunes with me.

   Don't forget beginner and advanced lessons are at 8:30 and open dancing starts
at 9:30. Come on out and support the last remaining place to dance weekly in
Detroit. You wont be disapointed!

   Terri

   Virgo is on Van Dyke btw 13 & 14 mile roads. 18+


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Hey peeps!

Just an update to everyone.  The Battle is the talk of the town and people
are trying to get their team(s) together.  Still very proud to say that Team
Dayton is the first team to register!  Rock on!!  Waiting for other teams
like Team Ann Arbor, Team Lansing (the current Battle Champions), and of
course, Team Detroit...not to say we want a Team Columbus, Team Cincinnati,
Team Pittsburgh, Team Whoever, too!!!

www.myspace.com/motownshagdown

ALSO, want to introduce you to a new Michigan Swing Forum called A2SWING.COM
based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Our Detroit Swing Forum, Dtownstomp, is,
at the moment, on the blitz, ergo we want to start using A2SWING.COM to keep
us updated on the up and coming events, swing discussions, and introducing
new people to our scene!  Sign up to this swing forum to stay updated in our
swing community.  Thanks, Ann Arbor, for this website!  You guys rock!

www.a2swing.com


Don't forget to plan on goin' to the Motown Shagdown which will be the venue
for The Battle of the Swing Cities 6.  Two nites of dancing WITH late nites,
two days of killer classes, and a whole bunch of crazy fun.........with
me!!!!  See you there!!!  Oh, and spread the word around!!!

Deor "Duke of Detroit"

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BATTLE OF THE SWING CITIES 6 : MOTOWN BEATDOWN
hosted by the Motown Shagdown Weekend Event
www.myspace.com/motownshagdown

Sept. 15/2007
Rhythm n Shoes Ballroom
2172 Franklin Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
9PM TO 12AM



What is the Battle of the Swing Cities?  It's the greatest dance competition
where cities or swing scenes make a team to compete in 3 divisions and
competes against other teams.  Beginners, Intermediates, and Advance dancers
can compete without pressure cuz this comp is all about FUN!!!  Everyone
claps and cheers for each other and we encourage beginners to actually
compete so they get inspired to learn and dance more...and maybe even
inspire others.  Basically, this is a comp for people who want to have an
enjoyable time while dancing in front of their peers without too much
pressure like those major dance competitions. Plus, the sense of camaraderie
is priceless.  Oh, and don't worry.  There will be open dancing, too.

This year only a maximum of 5 teams who will compete for prizes and the
covetted Velvet Cup which has been passed around 5 times now.  The team to
beat is Team Lansing who has won the cup for 2 years in a row!  Will they go
for a 3-peat?  Will there be a Team Detroit to step on up and bring it back
to Motown?  Will a powerful force from Ann Arbor hit up their first win?  Or
will there be an out of town team tear up the Motown Beatdown?

What are the Divisions for this competition???

SHOWCASE DIVISION  9:10PM

Couple or multiple dancers will dance to a song of their choice which must
be considered swing music (ie.  music from 1930's-50's...no disco).  Don't
make this trivial.  Does not have to be choreographed, but it would help.
Aerials, tricks, dips, chains, whips are all allowed.  No dance
restrictions.  Maximum time of song:  3min. +/- a few seconds.






MOTOWN JAM DIVISION  10:00PM

Something new for this battle.  Here, one couple from each team will compete
"jam style" with the other competitors to.....MOTOWN MUSIC!!!   Yup, we're
from Detroit so why not pay tribute to the great sounds of Motown.  The
music may be Motown R&B, Motown Blues, Motown Soul, or even Motown Funk!!!
My choice.  There will be 2 rounds in which every couple will be able to
dance to maybe 2 different tempos or 2 different styles of Motown with an
all-skate at the end of each round.  There will possibly be a 3rd round.
Get your most versatile dancer for this division 'cuz the Motown Jam
Division is goin' to be Detroit Crazy!!!  No dance restrictions.

JUST DANCE DIVISION 11:00PM

Still my all-time favourite, the Just Dance Division will feature a couple
or multiple dancers dancing with ATLEAST 60% recognizable swing dancing to
their choice of a NON-SWING song.  Yup, you know how this competition goes.
Maximum time of song:  3 min. +/- a few seconds.  No dance restrictions.



General Rules that all must abide
1.  Each City/Team must consist of atleast 3 couples in which atleast one
couple must compete in one of the three divisions.  As was the rule before,
the people on your team doesn't have to be from your city but must have
danced in your city or dance scene atleast once...yup, just once.  How easy
is that?!

2.  Each team must have atleast 3 men and 3 ladies on their team

3.  The whole team must pay a competition fee of $40 for the whole team.  If
more than 6 people in the team, it will be a flat $50.  This money is to go
for the prizes and other essentials for the competition.

4.  All teams MUST register before September 8/2007  to be eligible to
compete.  I'm going to be strict about that this year.  Last minute teams
can bite me.

5.  Last but not least, if you're in this competition to just win and not
have fun, then don't even come out to compete.   Judges are looking for fun
competitors and not whiney dancers. Winning is fun...having fun getting
last...priceless.

WHAT I NEED FROM EACH TEAM *IMPORTANT*

Each team or team leader must email me the following:

1.  Team Name and Leader.  I need email and phone number for contact
purposes.

2.  Names of each couple and what division they are dancing in.  If there
are more than 2 people dancing in the Showcase or Just Dance It Division,
make sure to write EVERYONE'S name.

3.  I need to collect the $40 from each Team when the teams all meet that
nite at the event.  If there are more than 6 people in your whole team, the
cost will be a flat $50, just to compensate prizes.  I will only contact the
Team Leader with all the information, so make sure your leader is reliable.
Team registration will end a week before the competition.  My email is
Deornight@... .

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Sorry, that's A2SWINGS.COM for the new Michigan Swing Forum.  Hit it up!!!

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Wow, so many people during Art Fair!  A shout-out for those
dedicated dancing types who found their way in through the
thronging crowds and fed their swing jones! (or is that
'joneses'?)  This week parking is plentiful, the AC will be
cool, and the music will be hot!

This week's makers of musical mobility: DJs LindyMom and JD!
Whether you lindy hop, blues it, east coast, westie, shag,
wiggle or balboa...there will be some cool dancing and some
cool music provided by the AASDA crew--so come out and dance.

NEW NEW NEW -- LINDY HOP LESSONS! 7pm ==>> FREE FREE FREE
Learn to lindy plus get some practice in before the dance!
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Can you believe these are FREE?  Learn the structure and
dance frame basics--(crucial)!...or just learn a new move
or two.  Volunteer (thanks guys and gals) instructors
rotate every week.

FREE LESSON: 8pm ==>> these have been great!!!! :)

OPEN DANCE: 845pm ==>> BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

NEW FORUM: join http://a2swings.com for hot tips on dance
goings-on, discussion, weekend group road trips, swing
announcements and more. This is the place for Michigan
dancers to be while Dtownstomp is on indefinite hold.



FRIDAY NIGHT SWINGS!
@danceRevolution
*cool space • cool floor • cool music • cool people*
603 E. William, one block west of State in downtown Ann Arbor
sponsored by Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association
Map Link (Google Maps): http://tinyurl.com/ybdcxv


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WEEKEND SWING CONTINUES!  SWINGING ON SATURDAY @ VIRGO

Our pals out at Virgo have switched their swing night from
Thursday to Saturday!  Why?  So that swing dancers from
the far-flung regions of the metro area can come on out and
play with them, of course. This is a NEW SWING NIGHT folks!!

Use our new forum, http://a2swings.com, or this mailing list
(aaswing@yahoogroups.com) to arrange carpools so we can get
a bunch of people out to this dance -- let's represent!

Kudos to Terri, the music the last few weeks has been GREAT

Map to Virgo (inside Pampa's Lanes) http://tinyurl.com/282npe
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FRIDAY LESSONS AT DANCE REVOLUTION

8PM: BEGINNER SWING DANCING - FREE!
Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association's volunteer crew brings you FREE
swing dance lessons! Are you a beginner to dancing? Great!!
Learn this ALL-AMERICAN dance and do it at parties, niteclubs,
weddings, music festivals. Swing dancing is fun, social, and great
exercise! No partner necessary. ALL AGES WELCOME--bring your
kids too!

DANCE PARTY 845pm -
Features different DJs every week. $5 / $3 with student ID.
Come on out and swing!

AACTMAD: if you are an AACTMAD member, we <3 you!
Every Friday--AACTMAD members get $1 off the dance.
If you're not a swing dancer, we want you to learn!
See you on the dance floor :)




Located in loft space above New York Pizza Depot (NYPD)--
this is a totally cool place to dance! Cushioned wood dance
floor, huge windows facing the street lights, cool area to
sit down and chill out between tunes, super friendly
atmosphere, free water, soda and juice beverages available.
Parking on streets is free after 6pm (and in many University
lots within a few blocks). Paid covered parking 1/2 block up
the street.

Friday Night Swings info:
734.972.9141 aactmad.swing@...
sponsored by AACTMAD/AASDA http://www.aactmad.org/swing
Get people swingin'!

Hi,

The Rhythm Society Orchestra and I will be performing a FREE concert at the
Riley Park
pavilion in Farmington this Friday (7/27). Riley Park is located on the South
side of Grand
River, just East of Farmington Rd. The music starts at 7:30 pm and we play until
9:00 pm.

For more info, please visit:

http://www.rhythmsociety.net

or

http://www.downtownfarmington.org/NewsandEvents/FridayEveningConcerts.html

See you there!

-pk

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Hello Dancers,


We're having a mini West Coast Swing Workshop here in Waterloo, Ontario.
Whether you know West Coast or not, this event is for you!  The only
requirement for this event is to come and have a great time!

Julie Epplett will be our amazing instructor for the weekend!
http://www3.sympatico.ca/julie.epplett/

Registration Information will come out soon! As well as more Details!

*Waterloo Westie Weekend
with Julie Epplett*
  Aug. 17-19th, $50/Full Weekend, $45/Saturday Classes and Dances

August 17th:  9pm - Friday night dance with the KWSDS
  August 18th:  11am - 5pm - West Coast Classes with Julie Epplett

August 18th:   Saturday Night - Dancing, Dancing, Dancing (until early
Sunday Morning)

  Housing:  Contact, Kathy Hanson
silkath@...<http://ca.f881.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=silkath@hotmail.\
com>
Questions:  Contact Sean Browne at
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  -Addicted to Dancing-* www.addictedtodancing.com*
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*See you in August,

Tammy


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Hey Everybody,

We'd like you to come to our open meeting to voice
your opinions, offer suggestions, give positive or
negative feedback, come find out how Swing Ann Arbor
works, etc.

Here are the details:

OPEN MEETING is Sunday, July 29th from 8pm to 10pm in
the WELKER room of the Michigan Union.

The Welker room is on the first floor of the Union
hidden way in back. If you come into the Union from
the front, you'll be making a left past the
information desk, past Amer's, into a hallway. The
rooms will then proceed in this order: Blain, Kuenzel,
Welker. It's mildly confusing, so here's where the
floor plan is located:
http://www.umich.edu/~uunions/maps/floorplans_mu.htm#

We really want to hear your opinions so come on out!

--
Sandy Hemingway

"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor
imagination nor both together make genius. Love, love,
love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



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August 1 is fast approaching and Motor City Jam's earlybird perks
will slip away.

The weekend pass price goes from $85 to $99.

Contest entry fees go from $0 to $15 for J&J/$30 for Strictly Swing.

Individual dances go from $20 to $25 ($30 at the door) That's if you
register by Aug. 1.

We have Andrea Deaton, Alex Torres and Tim Johnson and Becky Larson
teaching West Caost Swing along with a Markus Smith and Deonna Ball
hip hop class.

A tap dance workshop with Chester Whitmore.

There's a Blues dance class on Saturday that'll lean toward Swango
and lots more for the weekend. Both Lindy and West Coast classes
before the dance on Saturday

The Michigan premiere of "The Queen of Swing."

Larry Lee and the Back in the Day Band on Friday night.

RJ Spangler and the Rhyhtm Rockers on Saturday night.

The hotel room rate is $99 while our block lasts. Call 313-336-3340
to make your reservation.

If you haven't put MCJ on your calendar it's time.

Motor City Jam
August 24, 25, 26, 2007
Doubletree Hotel
5801 Southfield, Dearborn/Detroit, MI 48228

Questions? Check out the schedule at
http://artspectrum.org/mcj2007info.htm
Or call 313-790-2311. Register online securely at
http://artspectrum.org/mcjregistration.htm

No, that's not the name of some German techno song.
It's what's going on this Wednesday! I mean, maybe it
is a German techno song, but it's for sure what's
happening at Wednesday night dancing at the Union! And
the class schedule has changed! Swing Ann Arbor has
gone crazy! (crazy AWESOME) That's right, we haven't
lowered prices on anything, but we're put a whole
bunch more hawtness in! The hawtness has been shown in
some clinical trials to improve body and mind! Some
side effects include love of jazz, slight dehydration,
delirium, and if you abruptly discontinue use of the
hawt dancing, you may suffer withdrawal, get the
shakes, dry mouth, and your head may explode. First up
at 6:30 is a brief guided practice! That's right, if
you want to work on moves you learned last week, or
anything else, come on out for a half hour practice
session! Instructors will be available to take
questions or teach brief moves. Then at 7:
intermediate lindy! Matt and Sandy (goin' with third
person today) are going to teach you some fun new
moves that will make you smile until birds try to nest
in your teeth! So buy a mouth guard or a shoulder-cat
to keep away the birds and come on out! Next is Kurt
and Laura's last class (TIME CHANGED TO START AT 8pm)
in the Lindy progressive series! Now, now, dry your
tears and be consoled. BE CONSOLED! Because they have
an awesome lesson prepared for you guys. And if you
feel like you didn't get enough, another beginner
lindy progressive will be offered for August!
(Instructors TBA) Hooray! After that the progressive,
Matt and Sandy are coming back atcha with some
beginner 6-count at 9! This week, we're doing
something special with the open dancing! Matt O. will
DJ the first segment and the request break. Then we
have a real treat: little DJ trainees! Awww how cute.
Okay, they're not little, but they're cute! They'll
each have a few minutes to try out their turntable
skills! Hooray! Come on our and meet some of the new
talent!

Shoulder-cat says:
RAOWRRR! BIRDS!! Wednesday, August 1st in the
Pendleton room at the Michigan Union
6:30-7:00pm: Guided practice (FREE!) just for those of
you who want to improve their dancing! purrrr
7:00-8:00: Intermediate lindy drop-in with Matt and
Sandy. Meowwww
8:00-9:00: Beginner lindy progressive (TIME CHANGE)
with Kurt and Laura! Mew!
9:00-9:30: Beginner drop-in 6-count (ecs) with Matt
and Sandy. Achoo! (I couldn't think of any other cat
noises)
9:30-11:25: Open dancing with DJ Matt O. and
up-and-coming DJ trainees! Request breaks in between!

Other announcements:

-I've lost my shoulder-cat. If anybody has seen him,
he answers to the name of Snorkle McBooger and has a
love of all things argyle. Please contact me during
open dancing if you see him... the loneliness and
birds nesting in my teeth is more than I can bear.

- BIG APPLE! The workshop for learning this incredibly
fun and high-energy dance is coming up on SATURDAY,
AUGUST 11th from 11am-2pm at the Wild Swan Theater
(416 West Huron, Ann Arbor, just past downtown)! The
price lowers the more people who show up, so bring a
friend for your own miserly purposes! I mean bring a
friend so you can share the fun! Lose ten pounds doing
this dance! No really, if you do this dance enough,
you will eventually lose ten pounds. If you're really
skinny, you may want to eat like ten bags of potato
chips before attempting this dance otherwise you might
disappear into the jazz. Wait, that actually sounds
awesome. YAY BIG APPLE!

- The Boilermaker Jazz Band is coming to Chicago this
week/weekend! A few people are planning on making a
trip out to Chi-town to enjoy this incredible and
talented band, known all over the U.S. for their
awesomeness. For details, visit www.a2swings.com and
look under "Road Trips!"

--
Sandy Hemingway

"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor
imagination nor both together make genius. Love, love,
love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



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I was pre-emptive with the schedule change. It changes
next week. THIS WEEK, however, is still the same as
usual:

Apologetic Shoulder-cat hacks up hairball:
Wednesday, August 1st in the Pendleton room at the
Michigan Union
6:30-7:30: Beginner Lindy Progressive with Kurt and
Laura!
7:30-8:30: Intermediate Lindy drop-in with Matt and
Sandy
8:30-9:30: Beginner 6-count (ecs) drop-in with Matt
and Sandy
9:30-11:25: Open dancing with DJ Matt O. and
up-and-coming DJ trainees! Request breaks in between!

Next week:
Wednesday, August 8th
6:30-7:00: Guided practice
7:00-8:00: Intermediate lindy drop-in
8:00-9:00: Beginner Lindy Progressive
9:00-9:30: Beginner 6-count drop-in
9:30-11:25: Open dancing!

Seems like a big change, but don't worry, it'll be
awesome.

Sorry about the confusion, folks!

--
Sandy Hemingway

"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor
imagination nor both together make genius. Love, love,
love, that is the soul of genius." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart



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Hi--

what is the price for Wednesdays? Are the lessons included or are they
extra?

Sandy Hemingway wrote:
> I was pre-emptive with the schedule change. It changes
> next week. THIS WEEK, however, is still the same as
> usual:
>
> Apologetic Shoulder-cat hacks up hairball:
> Wednesday, August 1st in the Pendleton room at the
> Michigan Union
> 6:30-7:30: Beginner Lindy Progressive with Kurt and
> Laura!
> 7:30-8:30: Intermediate Lindy drop-in with Matt and
> Sandy
> 8:30-9:30: Beginner 6-count (ecs) drop-in with Matt
> and Sandy
> 9:30-11:25: Open dancing with DJ Matt O. and
> up-and-coming DJ trainees! Request breaks in between!
>
> Next week:
> Wednesday, August 8th
> 6:30-7:00: Guided practice
> 7:00-8:00: Intermediate lindy drop-in
> 8:00-9:00: Beginner Lindy Progressive
> 9:00-9:30: Beginner 6-count drop-in
> 9:30-11:25: Open dancing!
>
> Seems like a big change, but don't worry, it'll be
> awesome.
>
> Sorry about the confusion, folks!
>

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