SWING CENTRAL UPDATES!!
HAPPY LABOR DAY & HAPPY MONDAY!
Let's get ready for an awesome Tuesday night this week.

Updates for September 1st - please make sure you check
the website on Sept. 2nd for updated class information & locations.
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
If you are waiting to sign up at the door or drop-in,
you might risk losing your first choice in a certain
class so, don't delay, register today!

Dj this week at Swing Central, Hep Jen = Tuesday, Sept. 2nd

You can register up until September 1st for the early-bird discount,
after that, it is regular admission price (*which is always
still a great deal) for the classes.
Sign up while there is still space remaining. We are really excited about
all the dance adventures coming your way and ours this fall season.
Start swingin' with us now!  Don't wait, the opportunities are here now!

New 5 Week Series starts on Tuesday, September 2nd
(*Sept. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
Early Registration discount ends on Monday, Sept. 1st.

Sign up now to reserve your spot in these fabulous classes!
4 Classes to choose from this session
LIVE BAND NIGHT with
"Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums" September 9th!
included in your series pass.
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

SEPTEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE:

6:00 - 7:00 - Intermediate Balboa - taught by Nick Williams
& Carla Heiney & Zack Richard
This class is designed to help Balboa dancers add more connection
& finesse in the dance. Learn more transitions and
less repetitions to really start dancing your dance.
Learn some interesting, creative Balboa moves that will add a lot
of spice to your dance and keep things interesting
all while maintaining great partner connection.
A great class to take your Balboa to the next level. You must already be
comfortable with the come-around, lollies, the basic rhythms,
the throw-out, and basic balboa connection.

7:00 - 8:00 - Fundamentals of Lindy Hop 1 - with Rye & Yon
(*Focus will start with the 6 count basics then move into 8 count basics & some
super fun moves) A great classes for people currently in the Fundamentals Class
or people who have only had a few classes and or need a review. Also great for
people just starting out in the dance!

7:00 - 8:00 - 5 Nights at The Improv: Inter/Adv Lindy with Nick Williams,
Zack Richard, & Carla Heiney
Musicality, Creativity, Finesse - Taking command of your dance!
Find ways for your dance to showcase more self-expression
and spontaneity.
This class will focus on the quality of body movement
& where you can take your dance without always having to memorize and
remember specific moves. This class is geared for very experienced and seasoned
dancers. You MUST be at an Intermediate / Advance level Before taking this
class. Required to know: Swingouts, circles, side-by-side
charleston, tandem charleston, sugar push, 6 count and 8 count rhythm,
closed position dancing etc.
Drop-ins welcome each week at our discretion and if space allows.

8:15-9:15pm - Beginner Performance Routine Class (Beg/Int) -
with Carla, Nick, & Zack
This class is designed to give you the techniques you need to learn fun,
interesting movements strung together in an interesting lindy hop routine.
Rooted in social dancing, but with an added challenge and
amount of spice to get you ready to perform or learn some
extra tips about musicality and styling.
You should have at least 1 full Fundamentals series
before this class. Learn techniques to dance with more confidence,
fluidity, style, & fun.
If you are NEW to performing, but at an Intermediate or above level, this class
might just be the thing for you to help you get over the hump and
take your dancing to a new level.
Get ready for some fun & opportunities to perform too.
You do not need a partner and
you do not have to perform, but if you do, you will
find it fun, exciting, challenging, and a very positive experience.
Also, this is a great way to really feel like part of our
dance community and help us build a stronger one too. : )
You may join this class only up until the 2nd week of the series so,
sign up SOON!
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

We are very fortunate & very excited to have both Nick Williams
& Zack Richard here teaching during the month of September.
They are here on Tuesdays & occasional
Wednesdays so, learn from them while you can.
They are both awesome instructors and amazing dancers. They
won't be back from L.A. and Montreal for a long time,
so make sure you get some time with them here in the By area
in September. Check out more about each of them on their
websites:
http://www.swingnick.com
http://www.swingconnexion.com

Sign up now for your classes at
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
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We are also very excited to announce the 9th RHYTHM LOUNGE
coming up on Saturday, September 20th
SAVE THE DATE! This will be a fantastic night of dancing.
There will be great classes & a Jack N Jill Contest as well.
RHYTHM LOUNGE CLASS & DANCE SCHEDULE - September 20th
8:00 - Intermediate Lindy
8:00 - Beginner Swing Class
9:00 - OPEN SOCIAL DANCING
10:00 - Jack N Jill Contests

To read more about this event and see some of the dancers that are attending,
please check out our facebook page and or website
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11839395683&ref=nf

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We are gearing up for the fabulous event,
Boogie By The Bay, October 10th -12th
In Burlingame, of course ; )
We will have discounted LINDY/BALBOA tickets for sale at Swing Central on
Tuesdays & at the Rhythm Lounge too.
We can get you discounted tickets to this fun event.
Sign up now. We have a huge group of dancers from Swing Central attending so,
you will know people and you will meet new people too.
You can choose from Lindy / Charleston / Balboa / Blues / Solo Jazz Classes /
Lindy Hop /West Coast Swing / Balboa/ Loads of Social Dancing / & more.....
check it out here http://www.boogiebythebay.org

Instructors:
Laura Keat & Mikey Pedroza
Sylvia Sykes
Valerie Salstrom
Dean Raftery
Jean Ma & Bromley Palamountain
and more listed on the website...

$1000 First place prize for Lindy Showcase Routine

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We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor soon.
Come swing by and dance with us.

Swing Central
1204 Middlfield Rd
Redwood City, CA

Rhythm Lounge
822 Cassia Street
Redwood City, CA


See you on the dance floor soon! Happy dancing.
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

1. THIS WEEK: Sept. 3rd - DJ Justin - New Classes! And introducing..!
2. San Francisco Lindy Exchange -- SOLD OUT!
3. Code Orange Party!
4. Sign Up for a Series, Get a Coupon! Special 2 for 1 Series Deal
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Two DJs for the price of one! Woo hoo! DJs Trevor & Shane tore it up
last week. We even had a disco ball moment! Lots of cool visitors,
mixers, food, and fun--it's no wonder that Wednesday nights have been
so hot!  See you all this week out on the dance floor!

http://WednesdayNightHop.com/

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1. THIS WEEK: Sept. 3rd - DJ Justin - New Classes! And introducing..!
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We have so much cool stuff planned for you this month! We are
introducing the newest members of our team, Gabe Takacs and Andrea
Wolf! In addition, we will be featuring our "Code Orange" party on
September 24th. More details below.

Gabriel and Andrea have been enthusiastic members of the dance scene
since 2000 when they began Lindy Hopping together in Tucson, Arizona.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 2001, they continued learning
Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Jazz, and Blues from renowned
instructors, including Ben and Sheri Yau, Debbie Gitt, Patrick
Fredrickson, and Doug Silton. In 2005, Gabe started graduate school
at Stanford University where he began teaching weekly lessons.
Meanwhile, Andrea taught Lindy Hop and Blues classes in Los Angeles
until moving to the Bay Area in 2006. Expanding their love of social
dancing to choreography and performance, Gabe and Andrea joined the
dance troupe Double or Nothing in 2005 and 2006, respectively. In
addition to weekly classes at Stanford, Gabe and Andrea have been
seen teaching at Bay Area venues, including Swing Central, Steppin'
Out and now Wednesday Night Hop. They enjoy using technique intensive
concepts to continually reach new levels in their dancing and
teaching. Since 2007, they have been traveling nationally to Lindy
exchanges and events in order to continually expand their dance
perspectives.


September Classes
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7pm-8pm: Intermediate Lindy Series with Gabe & Megan
"All About Tempo: Speeding it up and slowing it down."
Focusing on improving your Lindy when the tempo gets cranked up or
dropped down, this series has fun moves to impress your partner at
any tempo. Filled with cool tips and techniques to maintain ease and
control at any speed, and exercises so you don't feel like you're
dancing in slow motion or out of control.

8pm-9pm: Beginner Lindy Hop Series with Gilles & Andrea W.
"Jazzin' Your Lindy"
This series will teach lots of fun Lindy Hop moves inspired by jazz
steps. Sugar Push, Side car dip, Glide to the side, Groucho, Boogie
variations, Shorty George, Fall off the log, Scissor Kicks, Suzie Q,
Tacky Annie are all thrown into the mix to really jazz up your Lindy!


Schedule & Pricing:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8-9pm - Beginner Lindy Hop Class ($50 Series / $14 drop-in)
7-8pm - Intermediate Lindy Hop Class ($50 Series / $14 drop-in)
9-12am - Dance Party, Food, Fun, DJ Justin ($7)

** Cash, check or Credit Cards are accepted before 10pm.
    After 10pm we accept cash or check for admission.  ***


Location:
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Starlite Dance Club
1160 N. Fair Oaks Ave (at Tasman Dr)
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://WednesdayNightHop.com/directions/


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2. San Francisco Lindy Exchange -- SOLD OUT
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You have not experienced fun until you have attended the San
Francisco Lindy Exchange! What is it? Dancing, dancing, and more
dancing with people visiting from all over the world! Late night
dance parties and fabulous live bands! Meeting new friends! Frim
Fram! Yeah!

SFLX is coming Sept. 12-14: www.sflindyexchange.com

Bands include:
Friday: Barbara Morrison
Saturday: The Fil Lorenz Orchestra with special guest Connie Champagne
Sunday: Jelly Roll Souls

SFLX is now SOLD OUT!  There may be some tickets still available at
the door, so check back on the website for details in a week.


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3. Code Orange Party!
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Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 featuring DJ Scott

Dress Code is Orange! It's not a secret, we're telling EVERYONE to
wear ORANGE for our Fall party! We'll have some tasty treats, a fun
game with prizes, and lots of great swinging tunes to dance the night
away.

Top Secret Prizes! Your mission, if you wish to accept, is to locate
the Secret Agents that will be dancing among us. The first 3 people
that submit the names of 3 of the Secret Agents will win a top secret
prize. Secret Agents can only reveal themselves when asked at the end
of the dance. Good luck! Wear some orange, find an agent, and join us
for a wild night filled with food, fun and games as well as great
music from DJ Scott and dancing all night long.


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4. Sign Up for a Series, Get a Coupon! Special 2 for 1 Series Deal
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Did you sign up for one of our fun-filled August series? If so, we
have a special thank you for you! Stop by at the end of the month
to pick up your 2 for 1 special coupon to invite a new friend to
take our September series with you. See any Wednesday Night Hop
Crew member (Trevor, Gilles, Gabriel, Audrey, Andrea O., Andrea W.,
or Megan) for your personal certificate. We appreciate you so much!

Keep it Swingin'!
See you out on the dance floor!
Trevor, Megan, Gilles, Gabe, Audrey, Andrea W., and Andrea O.!
http://WednesdayNightHop.com/

Dear fantabulous swing community,
A year of research and creativity is culminating this week!

"In Remembrance Of" tells the stories of women who enlisted in the
military during WWII through dance, poetry, songs, and live music.

I hope you can make it to one of the performances!

Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8pm
(Perhaps try to come this week since SFLX  is happening next week!)

Performances are at St. Gregory's, 500 DeHaro (@ Mariposa)
This is two blocks from the Metronome and right across the street from
Anchor Steam Brewery.

Tickets are $20 ($10 for students)
Reservations: call me at 415/309-2969 or reply to me thru email

For more info check out http://www.mendana.org/projects.html
<http://www.mendana.org/projects.html>

Hope to see you there if not before!
---Elizabeth Mendana



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The Mop Squad
presents
"Stomp Stomp - The Remix"

Jazz Dance Show in the spirit of the 30's-40's Swing Style.

Presented by Manu Smith, Nate Diaz & Michael Terkowski.

This Wednesday at Cat's Corner Two-Year Anniversary Party.

You may have seen it in 2006, now check out the revamped, remixed, reworked 2008
version, special for Cat's Corner. Loved by thousands across the world, you get
to see it live!

Some random dude on a blog I've found on Google says "A very solid routine ....
It’s musical, innovative and yet very classic with elements similar to the
routines performed by Al Minns and Leon James throughout their career together."
<- Sounds good to me! I'm definitely there!

Cat's Corner menu for the evening is:

9:00pm Drop in swing class
9:30pm Party with live music, a bar, and little round tables
10:30pm Performance!

Savannah Jazz Club
2937 Mission St. Between 25th and 26th
http://www.catscornersf.com

Hope to see you there,
Michael.

Dear Friends,

This week is our 2-Year Anniversary of Cat's Corner at Savanna Jazz
Club! Come out and celebrate good times with us! We've come a long way
in that time, starting out with just a drop-in swing lesson and DJed
music...now we've got three classes and great live music every week.
We couldn't have done it without your support, so Cat and I hope that
*YOU* will join us for the festivities!

What are we planning? Well, CAT IS BACK, we've got the San Francisco
Medicine Ball Band playing for us along with DJ Jeff Yih spinning
during the breaks, plus we've got three knock-out performances lined
up. We also have many people to thank and we'll raise a toast/roast to
more future fun at Cat's Corner!

Tomorrow, September 3rd, is also the first night of our next Lindy Hop
class series. The 7pm Beginning class still has two spots open for two
followers, and the 8pm Intermediate class has room for 3 more leaders.
You can sign up online at:

http://www.catscornersf.com/classes.html

and still get the discount.

For those of you who missed out on the Lindy Hop class this month, you
are still welcome in our drop-in Swing class at 9pm ($10/class) where
we teach a wide variety of fun steps each week. No partner needed, no
experience needed.

Thanks for supporting Cat's Corner for the past two years, and we hope
to see all of you out this Wednesday!

Cheers!

Cat & Nathan

P.S.
If you really need your fix of Lindy Hop this month, there is still
room for leaders and follower in Nathan's Sunset Beginning Lindy Hop
Class on Mondays:

http://www.swingornothing.com/mondays

Or you can try Cat's Beginning and Intermediate Swing classes on
Fridays at the Richmond YMCA:

http://www.dancewithcat.com/lindy-hop-and-swing.html

Anyone?

I know I've been out of the scene for a while, but...

The *RUMOR* I need help with is ... is there a celebration coming?
I think I heard something about it being combined with SFLX?

Anyone have details?
___________________________________

"Anyone who thinks sunshine is happiness,

has never danced in the rain." ~Anonymous


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Learn how to Collegiate Shag at 920 Special in a four week series in September @
920 Special with Johnny & Jenna who will prepare you for the 2008 San Francisco
Shag Jam coming up in October!!!!


Series starts off with the basics of collegiate shag, style, and feel. Every
Thursday night progresses with footwork, moves, styling and speed.


You can see a clip of Johnny & Jenna dancing Collegiate Shag at:

http://www.shagjam.com/video.htm


1930's Collegiate Shag
4 week September Series (4, 11, 18, 25)
8:20pm - 9:20pm


Cost:
$50 series (includes dance admission)
OR
$14 drop in first week only (Sept 4th)


920 Special
(Russian Center)
2460 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115





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Live Music!
TIN CUP SERENADE
Bayview Opera House 4705 Third Street
(between Newcomb Ave. and Oakdale Ave.)
Parking between Opera House and Gym, enter on Oakdale Ave.
immediate left turn after crossing 3rd Street traveling south-east

Free admission before 7pm
after 7pm $5.00
free dance lesson 6-7pm
Live Music, Dancing & Food
for all ages.

****(FYI it is not a wood floor it is smooth linoleum)


οΏΌ

_______________________
Teresa Goines
Founder/Director
Old Skool Cafe
Tel: 415-407-9171
www.oldskoolcafe.org






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in washington park, that is.

http://vimeo.com/1659391


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It's free of charge. Jonathan always puts on an excellent show. The
venue is the de Young's lobby.

6:30–8:30 p.m. Jonathan Poretz and the MoodSwing Orchestra covers big-
band hits made famous by such bandleaders as Count Basie, Duke
Ellington, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and
Xavier Cugat. The orchestra's fresh approach to classic big-band music
has attracted an enthusiastic following among Bay Area music fans.
Bring your dancing shoes!

http://www.famsf.org/deyoung/calendar/day.asp?
categoryid=32&calendarid=4114&day=9/4/2008

Stompy Jones at Ashkenaz tonight (Friday) September 5
Swing Lesson at 8
Dancing 9:30
Cost  $13

Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley



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Dear Friends,

Here's a little reminder that Audrey and I are offering another 4-week
series of Beginning Lindy Hop classes at the Amura Dance Studio in the
Outer Sunset. This friendly, neighborhood class starts this Monday,
September 8th at 7pm and we welcome beginners...no experience or
partner required.

Dates/Times: Mondays, September 8-29, 7-8pm
Location: Amura Dance Studio, 4541 Irving Street @ 46th Ave
Cost: $45 online registration, $55 at the door

Register online today and save $10:

http://www.swingornothing.com/mondays

In this Level 1 class, we will cover the fundamentals of Lindy Hop,
including swingouts, lindy circle and leading and following, plus a
different set of beginner moves from previous months.

At the moment, we have 2 extra leaders registered so while we are
still accepting leaders, we especially encourage followers and couples
to sign up and help keep our class balanced.

Thanks! and see you dancing!

Nathan & Audrey
http://www.swingornothing.com

Two excellent bands. Beer and wine. Sultry atmosphere.

Amnesia is at Valencia/20th.

http://www.amnesiathebar.com/Amnesia/Amnesia_-_Home.html
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94
http://tincupserenade.com/

Episode #033 of the Hey Mister Jesse podcast is now available to
download and enjoy. September's show, recorded live at Swing Out New
Hampshire, features lots of news, an interview with DJ Rayned Wiles
about the Great Day In Harlem photograph, an 8-Count Swing from
seasoned campers, live audience feedback and a bonus song from Doctor
Sparkles! (74 minutes)

Listen to the show now at www.heymisterjesse.com!

------------

For those not familiar, a podcast is content (most commonly audio)
that you can download from the internet and play on your home
computer, laptop or portable media player. You can listen when you
want, at home or on the go. For more about podcasts, check out
www.podcastalley.com, and browse the iTunes music store (choose the
"Podcast" genre) to discover the wide range available.

Enjoy!

Jesse

Jesse Miner
Hey Mister Jesse Podcast
jesse@...
www.heymisterjesse.com

SWING CENTRAL UPDATES!!
HAPPY MONDAY!
Let's get ready for an awesome Tuesday night this week
as we have "Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums" not once, but
twice.
Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums start out for FREE
from 6 - 8pm at  the Redwood City Plaza & then
from 9:15 - 11:30 they join us at
Swing Central for more amazing dancing to live music.

http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

Our Classes are still open this week and you will be pro-rated for
missing the first week of classes. Classes were awesome last week and
we are looking forward to continuing the energy and lively learning again
this week.
Sign up while there is still space remaining.

New 5 Week Series started on Tuesday, September 2nd
(*Sept. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th) - 4 weeks remaining

SEPTEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE:

6:00 - 7:00 - Intermediate Balboa - taught by Nick Williams
& Carla Heiney & Zack Richard
This class is designed to help Balboa dancers add more connection
& finesse in the dance. Learn more transitions and
less repetitions to really start dancing your dance.
Learn some interesting, creative Balboa moves that will add a lot
of spice to your dance and keep things interesting
all while maintaining great partner connection.
A great class to take your Balboa to the next level. You must already be
comfortable with the come-around, lollies, the basic rhythms,
the throw-out, and basic balboa connection.

7:00 - 8:00 - Fundamentals of Lindy Hop 1 - with Rye & Yon
(*Focus will start with the 6 count basics then move into 8 count basics & some
super fun moves) A great classes for people currently in the Fundamentals Class
or people who have only had a few classes and or need a review. Also great for
people just starting out in the dance!

7:00 - 8:00 - 5 Nights at The Improv: Inter/Adv Lindy with Nick Williams,
Zack Richard, & Carla Heiney
Musicality, Creativity, Finesse - Taking command of your dance!
Find ways for your dance to showcase more self-expression
and spontaneity.
This class will focus on the quality of body movement
& where you can take your dance without always having to memorize and
remember specific moves. This class is geared for very experienced and seasoned
dancers. You MUST be at an Intermediate / Advance level Before taking this
class. Required to know: Swingouts, circles, side-by-side
charleston, tandem charleston, sugar push, 6 count and 8 count rhythm,
closed position dancing etc.
Drop-ins welcome each week at our discretion and if space allows.

8:15-9:15pm - Beginner Performance Routine Class (Beg/Int) -
with Carla, Nick, & Zack
This class is designed to give you the techniques you need to learn fun,
interesting movements strung together in an interesting lindy hop routine.
Rooted in social dancing, but with an added challenge and
amount of spice to get you ready to perform or learn some
extra tips about musicality and styling.
You should have at least 1 full Fundamentals series
before this class. Learn techniques to dance with more confidence,
fluidity, style, & fun.
If you are NEW to performing, but at an Intermediate or above level, this class
might just be the thing for you to help you get over the hump and
take your dancing to a new level.
Get ready for some fun & opportunities to perform too.
You do not need a partner and
you do not have to perform, but if you do, you will
find it fun, exciting, challenging, and a very positive experience.
Also, this is a great way to really feel like part of our
dance community and help us build a stronger one too. : )
You may join this class only up until the 2nd week of the series so,
sign up SOON!
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

We are very fortunate & very excited to have both Nick Williams
& Zack Richard here teaching during the month of September.
They are here on Tuesdays & occasional
Wednesdays so, learn from them while you can.
They are both awesome instructors and amazing dancers. They
won't be back from L.A. and Montreal for a long time,
so make sure you get some time with them here in the By area
in September. Check out more about each of them on their
websites:
http://www.swingnick.com
http://www.swingconnexion.com

Sign up now for your classes at
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
***************************

We are also very excited to announce the 9th RHYTHM LOUNGE
coming up on Saturday, September 20th
SAVE THE DATE! This will be a fantastic night of dancing.
There will be great classes & a Jack N Jill Contest as well.
RHYTHM LOUNGE CLASS & DANCE SCHEDULE - September 20th

DJs for the next Rhythm Lounge will be
Eddie Gutman & Shane Promtet

8:00 - Intermediate Lindy - taught by Jean & Bromley
8:00 - Beginner Swing Class
9:00 - OPEN SOCIAL DANCING
10:00 - Jack N Jill Contests

To read more about this event and see some of the dancers that are attending,
please check out our facebook page and or website
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11839395683&ref=nf

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We are gearing up for the fabulous event,
Boogie By The Bay, October 10th -12th
In Burlingame, of course ; )
We will have discounted LINDY/BALBOA tickets for sale at Swing Central on
Tuesdays & at the Rhythm Lounge too.
We can get you discounted tickets to this fun event.
Sign up now. We have a huge group of dancers from Swing Central attending so,
you will know people and you will meet new people too.
You can choose from Lindy / Charleston / Balboa / Blues / Solo Jazz Classes /
Lindy Hop / West Coast Swing / Balboa/ Loads of Social Dancing / & more.....
check it out here http://www.boogiebythebay.org

Instructors:
Laura Keat & Mikey Pedroza
Sylvia Sykes
Valerie Salstrom
Dean Raftery
Jean Ma & Bromley Palamountain
and more listed on the website...

$1000 First place prize for Lindy Showcase Routine

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We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor soon.
Come swing by and dance with us.

Swing Central
1204 Middlfield Rd
Redwood City, CA

Rhythm Lounge
822 Cassia Street
Redwood City, CA


See you on the dance floor soon! Happy dancing.
http://www.redwoodcityswing.com

Hello my fellow swing dancers!
First a big THANK YOU to all of you that came out and celebrated two years
with
Nathan and me at Cat's Corner,  Savanna Jazz Club. Thanks to you we had a
wonderful party! We are also happy to see that during these two yeas Cat's
Corner has been growing, and that more and more swing dancers regularly
vist us.

September classes started last week and we are completely sold out but you
can of
course register for next month already now. www.catscornersf.com. We offer
Lindy Hop classes for beginners at 7pm and for intermediate dancers at 8pm
every Wedneday.

9pm: Take our DROP IN CLASS - no partner needed, we rotate partners all
the time!

This class is for you who are curios of swing and might have just a little
or no experience since earlier. The class is taught in a slow tempo.

Live Music: This Wednesday, September 10, SF Medicine Ball Band
Check them out at www.medicineballbandcom

We are always on the look out for a good swing band so please shoot us an
email if you hear anything you would like us to bring to Cat's Coner.

Take a private class with Cat, catrine@...
(20 years of experience teaching both leaders and followers)

Take a private class with Nathan, nathan@...

Happy swing week, Cat and Nathan

This will be the last week for the $99 all weekend passes!!!

All weekend prices goes up to $125 after Sept. 15th!!!


www.shagjam.com/tickets.htm




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1. THIS WEEK: Sept. 10th - DJ Alex - Great Classes + Gabe & Andrea!
2. Special Discount this month. Woo Hoo!
3. Sept 12-14 -- San Francisco Lindy Exchange -- SOLD OUT! Free Events!
4. Sept 24 -- Code Orange Party with DJ Scott!
5. Sign Up for a Series, Get a Coupon! Special 2 for 1 Series Deal
6. Nov. 5th -- Save the Date -- Live Band Night!!
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Thanks DJ Justin for keeping us moving all night long last week. Oh,
and did you check out our classes with new team members Gabe and
Andrea? Good stuff! We are so lucky to have great music, fantastic
classes, and YOU!   Yes, it's you, our wonderful dance friends, who
make Wednesday Night Hop hoppin'!  See you all out on the dance floor!

http://WednesdayNightHop.com/


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1. THIS WEEK: Sept. 10th - DJ Alex - Great Classes + Gabe & Andrea!
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We have so much cool stuff planned for you this month! We are
introducing the newest members of our team, Gabe Takacs and Andrea
Wolf!  In addition, we will be featuring our "Code Orange" party on
September 24th. More details below.

Gabriel and Andrea have been enthusiastic members of the dance scene
since 2000 when they began Lindy Hopping together in Tucson, Arizona.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 2001, they continued learning
Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Jazz, and Blues from renowned
instructors, including Ben and Sheri Yau, Debbie Gitt, Patrick
Fredrickson, and Doug Silton. In 2005, Gabe started graduate school
at Stanford University where he began teaching weekly lessons.

Meanwhile, Andrea taught Lindy Hop and Blues classes in Los Angeles
until moving to the Bay Area in 2006. Expanding their love of social
dancing to choreography and performance, Gabe and Andrea joined the
dance troupe Double or Nothing in 2005 and 2006, respectively. In
addition to weekly classes at Stanford, Gabe and Andrea have been
seen teaching at Bay Area venues, including Swing Central, Steppin'
Out and now Wednesday Night Hop. They enjoy using technique intensive
concepts to continually reach new levels in their dancing and
teaching. Since 2007, they have been traveling nationally to Lindy
exchanges and events in order to continually expand their dance
perspectives.


September Classes
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7pm-8pm: Intermediate Lindy Series with Gabe & Megan
"All About Tempo: Speeding it up and slowing it down."

Focusing on improving your Lindy when the tempo gets cranked up or
dropped down, this series has fun moves to impress your partner at
any tempo. Filled with cool tips and techniques to maintain ease and
control at any speed, and exercises so you don't feel like you're
dancing in slow motion or out of control.

8pm-9pm: Beginner Lindy Hop Series with Gilles & Andrea W.
"Jazzin' Your Lindy"

This series will teach lots of fun Lindy Hop moves inspired by jazz
steps. Sugar Push, Side car dip, Glide to the side, Groucho, Boogie
variations, Shorty George, Fall off the log, Scissor Kicks, Suzie Q,
Tacky Annie are all thrown into the mix to really jazz up your Lindy!


Schedule:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8-9pm - Beginner Lindy Hop Class ($40 Series / $14 drop-in)
7-8pm - Intermediate Lindy Hop Class ($40 Series / $14 drop-in)
9-12am - Dance Party, Food, Fun, DJ Alex ($7)

** Cash, check or Credit Cards are accepted before 10pm.
  After 10pm we accept cash or check for admission.  ***


Location:
~~~~~~~~~
Starlite Dance Club
1160 N. Fair Oaks Ave (at Tasman Dr)
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://WednesdayNightHop.com/directions/

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2. Special Discount this month. Woo Hoo!
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If you signed up for a series last week, you can thank Megan for the
special "I put out the wrong sign up sheet" discount. Our 4-week
series is $50, and joining the series in week 2 for the remaining 3
weeks is $40. Megan plans to put out the correct sheets in the
future, but you can enjoy the discount while it lasted.


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3. Sept 12-14 San Francisco Lindy Exchange -- SOLD OUT! Free Events!
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You have not experienced fun until you have attended the San
Francisco Lindy Exchange! What is it? Dancing, dancing, and more
dancing with people visiting from all over the world! Late night
dance parties and fabulous live bands! Meeting new friends! Frim
Fram!  Yeah!

SFLX is coming THIS WEEKEND -- Sept. 12-14: www.sflindyexchange.com

Bands include:
Friday: Barbara Morrison
Saturday: The Fil Lorenz Orchestra with guest Connie Champagne
Sunday: Jelly Roll Souls

SFLX is now SOLD OUT!  There may be some tickets still available at
the door, so check back on the website for details. There are also
a couple FREE events going on, so don't miss out!  Check out the
SFLX website for more details.


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4. Sept 24 -- Code Orange Party with DJ Scott!
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Dress Code is Orange! It's not a secret, we're telling EVERYONE to
wear ORANGE for our Fall party! We'll have some tasty treats, a fun
game with prizes, and lots of great swinging tunes to dance the night
away.

Top Secret Prizes! Your mission, if you wish to accept, is to locate
the Secret Agents that will be dancing among us. The agents will
provide clues to a puzzle. Crack the code to win a prize! Good luck!

Wear some orange, find an agent, and join us for a wild night filled
with food, fun and games as well as great music from DJ Scott and
dancing all night long.


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5. Sign Up for a Series, Get a Coupon! Special 2 for 1 Series Deal
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Did you sign up for one of our fun-filled August series? If so, we
have a special thank you for you! Stop by at the end of the month
to pick up your 2 for 1 special coupon to invite a new friend to
take our September series with you. See any Wednesday Night Hop Crew
member (Trevor, Gilles, Gabe, Audrey, Andrea O., Andrea W., or Megan)
for your personal certificate. We appreciate you so much!


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6. Nov 5 -- Save the Date - Live Band Night!!
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Our next band night will November 5th, 2008 with the HOT CLUB OF SAN
FRANCISCO!

This music is full of whimsy, joy and romance.  They play gypsy jazz
music inspired by Django Reinheart and the Hot Club of France.  If
you would like to find out more about the band, they have a website
at www.hcsf.com

More information about the Band and our class series coming soon!

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Keep it Swingin'!
See you out on the dance floor!
Trevor, Megan, Gilles, Gabe, Audrey, Andrea W., and Andrea O.!
http://WednesdayNightHop.com/

- 10 Years Already?!? -
We are going to be celebrating an exciting milestone for the 9:20
Special this Thursday (9/11)...10 years of dancing pleasure! I can't
believe the time has flown by so quickly since Paul and Sharon started
this wonderful dance! Having regularly DJing here throughout the
years, I am honored to be invited to DJ for this exciting evening.

- Requests? -
I plan to bring back all of the hits that will remind you of the many
wonderful years of dancing at the 9:20 Special. Of course I can't
remember everything, so please let me know if you have any requests
for the evening.

- Old Familiar Faces? -
I want to invite all of the 9:20 Special regulars from over the years
who might not being out as often these days to make a point of coming
this Thursday to celebrate a decade of amazing swing dancing in San
Francisco. I hope to see a lot of old familiar faces in the house!

- Photos/Video? -
Cianna is organizing the evening and is requesting that you send her
any photos or video you might have collected over the years. She is
compiling an amazing slide/video show. Send anything you have to
photos@....

- Come Kick-Off SFLX 2008 Early -
And if that wasn't enough, Thursday will be the unofficial kick-off of
the 2008 San Francisco Lindy Exchange, so there should be lots of
visiting dancers already in town, making for an even more amazing
evening.

- What Else??? -
Who is going to re-enact the infamous Grease Monkeys routine? Anyone
up for leading the latin shim-sham? Will we see an sea of orange
pants? Will Elliot show up at 11 pm? Will Megan bring some sort of
celebratory cake? Please no naked jams though! ;)

See you on Thursday!

9:20 Special
2460 Sutter Street (@ Divisadero)
San Francisco, CA
www.920special.com
Thursdays, 9:20 pm - 12:20 am, All-Ages, $8

Jesse

Jesse Miner
dj@...
www.jesseminer.com

Hello Everyone!
Lots of news this month as I get ready for my CD release party in October!
In the next couple of weeks, Vicki Burns Quartet "Live at Anna's Jazz
Island" will be officially on sale at the reapandsow store available
on their website! We are aiming for a close date to the CD release for
the rest of the digital outlets like itunes, Rhapsody and more!

In the meantime be sure to check out http://reapandsow.com

They just signed Charlie Hunter by the way and his new album looks
great! Be sure to check it out while you are there buying mine :)


The new CD project with Cesar Cancino is also continuing apace and
will be a beautiful recording when it is done. I am so honored to work
with him on piano and his magical arrangements, Fred Randolph and Sam
Bevan on Bass and with Bob Blankenship on drums...all thanks to the
wonderful Larry Russo for making it all possible!

This weekend I will be performing at Jordan's at the Claremont in
Berkeley! I hope to see you there...


Jordan's at the Claremont Hotel!

I will be returning with my trio of excellent
musicians on Sunday, September 14th!

With me will be the fantastic line up of
Ken Muir on piano, Fred Randolph on bass and Pete
Riso on drums!

Please join us for dinner and dancing from
6:00-10:00pm.

Reservations recommended!

The food and staff are absolutely superb!


For more info please visit their website:

http://www.bay-area-reservations.com/claremont/



**** Please Hold the Date, Friday October 10th at
Anna's Jazz Island!****

Digital CD release party of "Vicki Burns Quartet Live
at Anna's Jazz Island!"

Please join me as I celebrate my live recording
project with the same stellar trio that recorded with me in
February of 2007 and this past May!!: John Nichols on guitar, Sam
Bevan on bass and Smith Dobson V on drums!!

Anna's is fast becoming one of the very best places to
hear live and local jazz in the Bay Area.  She serves
up tasty food and cocktails at this intimate venue
that is devoted entirely to the wonderful musicians
that perform there and to you the audience!

Anna's Jazz Island is also officially the world's first Green Jazz
venue, another wonderful reason to support jazz at Anna's!

Music starts at 8:00pm and there is a $14 cover.

http://www.annasjazzisland.com/calendar.html


Thank you one and all for your continued support!

All The Best,
Vicki Burns

http://www.myspace.com/vickiburnsjazz

- September Thursday Guest DJ: Rayned Wiles (Baltimore, Maryland) -

Rayned Wiles from Baltimore, Maryland is back on Yehoodi Radio,
www.yehoodi.com/radio, presenting an amazing 8-hour swinging musical
tour of the legendary Great Day In Harlem photo, www.harlem.org. For
those not familiar with Rayned (what, have you been living under a
rock??!?):

"Rayned Wiles has worked as a DJ for numerous major dance workshops,
exchanges, competitions and events across the United State and Canada,
including: American Lindy Hop Championships, North Atlantic Dance
Championships, U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships, America's Classic
Swing Dance Championships, New York Open Lindy Hop Championships,
Harlem Jazz Dance Festival, U.S.A. Grand Nationals Swing and Shag
Dance Championships, and the World Lindy Hop Championships."

Check our his show every Thursday this month on Yehoodi Radio,
www.yehoodi.com/radio, and you can also listen to his interview about
the show on the September 2008 episode of the Hey Mister Jesse
Podcast, www.yehoodi.com/mrjesse.

Enjoy!

Jesse

Jesse Miner
Producer
Yehoodi Radio
jesse@...
www.yehoodi.com/radio

Hi Everyone,



I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a special 8-week Big Apple
Performance Class this fall, on Monday nights at Julie's Supper Club!



The Big Apple was a 1930s dance craze, which originated at the Big Apple
Nightclub in South Carolina, and hit New York City like a storm soon thereafter.
It was danced in the Savoy Ballroom in New York, and Whitey's Lindy Hoppers put
together a Big Apple performance routine.  I will be teaching the original
performance Big Apple as danced by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.



Check out the Big Apple on YouTube at: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ocW71YPfs&feature=related



The Big Apple Performance Class will be a high-energy class with fast footwork
and tons of 1930s jazz moves.  Learning the Big Apple is a great way to pick up
the styling of the original Lindy Hoppers.  Consider it cross-training for your
Lindy Hop!  And a great workout!



We will move at a quick pace.  Prior experience with Lindy Hop, early-era jazz
dances (Charleston, Shim Sham, etc.), or tap dancing will be very helpful for
this class.  While there are some partnering elements in the Big Apple, the Big
Apple is danced primarily as a solo dance.



The Big Apple Performance Class series starts on Monday, October 6 at 8pm.  The
class is an 8-week progressive series, and runs through Monday, November 24. 
The class cost is $80, or $70 if you register online by Friday, October 3. 
Register early and save $10!



Class includes admission to the Monday night swing dance at Julie's Supper Club!
Stay and swing dance after class, every Monday.  Julie's Supper Club features a
full bar and dinner menu.



Julie's Supper Club is located at 1123 Folsom (near 7th Street), in the South of
Market neighborhood in San Francisco.  Easy street parking, and good MUNI and
BART access, too.



You may register for the Big Apple Performance Class online at
http://www.hepjen.com/bigapple.html.  Pre-registration is highly recommended, as
the class size will be limited.  A few people have already signed up!



Hope you can join us for the Big Apple Performance Class this fall!



Thanks,

Jen



http://www.hepjen.com




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This Sunday,

Special Jazz Dance Performance Show @ Lindy In The Park

Featuring:
"Calle Johansson" - multi talented entertainer, international dance persona,
mythical founding giant of Herrang Dance Camp.

With Happy Feet Dancers:
"Catrine Ljunggren", "Hep Jen", "Ken Watanabe", "Owen Donnely", "Laura Mans",
"Chris Lee", "Michael Terkowski"

Choreography by:
"Catrine Ljunggren" - fearless leader of Cat's Corner and hot bundle of trouble

Sunday, September 12th
Sometime between 2:00pm and 2:30pm
Lindy In The Park
San Francisco

Don't Miss It! Bring your SFLX attending friends and buddies, have fun dancing
in the sun and be inspired by The Happy Feet Dancers!

Please come out and support your local band's debut at the world famous Yoshi's
Jazz Club in Oakland. They will have the dance floor open for these shows. Lavay
Smith played one of their dance nights and they said it was great! If we get
good turnout, maybe they'll bring more bands including out-of-towners for dance
shows.

In order to entice you, we're having another SF Bay Area CD Release Party!

Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums 'Some Like It Hot':

buy the CD for $10 tonight only + receive a free poster


STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS
featuring Miss Carmen Getit
Tuesday September 16
Debut at Yoshi's Jazz Club
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
Venue: (510) 238-9200
$14 for the 8pm Show
$7 for the 10pm Show
Door Open 2 hours before the first show, and 15 minutes before the late show.
**The dance floor is open for tonight's performance**
Tickets can be purchased on Yoshi's website, and by calling their box office at
510-238-9200. The box office is open from 10:00 AM – 10:30PM Monday-Friday.
On Saturdays and Sundays, it's open from 12 noon to 10PM.
Yoshi's offers cocktail and dining service throughout each show and request a
1-drink minimum per customer. Yoshi's is an extremely inviting atmosphere for
all ages, all the time, in a smoke-free environment.

And hey -if you so graciously bought the CD without artwork, lovingly known as
the clear album, feel free to exchange it for the real thing!

Hope to see you there!
cheers,
Carmen & Steve & I think 22 month old Monique 'Lucky' is going to come to these
shows.
www.luckylounge.com
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The American Lindy Hop Championships class schedule is available for
perusal. It's tentative at the moment. Classes may start earlier than
posted. Check back for any and all updates.

Friday, Oct. 24
Noon – 1:15 TBA

1:30 – 2:45 I'm in the Mood for Some Blues – Paulette
		 Chester's Street Swing (Vernacular Jazz) – Chester

3:00 – 4:15 Pure Bal Madness – Mickey & Kelly
 		 Super Slow Lindy for Fast Music – Dax & Alice

4:30 – 5:45 Slides of all kinds – Nathalie
 		 Steps to Leave "en Laughing – Paolo

Saturday, Oct. 25
10-11:15        Cool Combinations - Yuval
		 Charleston Footwork for Fast Lindy – Charlie Wyler

11:20 – 12:35 Balswing Instantly – Mickey & Kelly
 		 Air Steps – Tony Fraser (class ends at 1pm)


5:45 – 7pm Peabody – Chad & Midori
 		 Chester's Tricky Lindy - Chester

Sunday, Oct. 26
10-11:15 Partner Charleston – David Graybill
 		 Tap for Lindy Hoppers - Chester

11:30 – 12:45 Anything You Can Do Once, You Can Do Twice – Dax &
Alice
 		 The Snatch & more – Ben & Gen

Don't forget that Thursday night, October 23 will be at the Thirsty
Turtle. They'll have karaoke and since it's also Happy Hour drinks are
2 for 1. It lasts from 6 to 9pm. A DJ starts playing at 9.
http://www.thethirstyturtle.com/stamford/index.php

Competition entry closes for the regular choreography divisions in two
weeks.  And the price goes up for weekend passes October 1.
http://artspectrum.org/alhcregistration.htm

Questions? 1-313-790-2311 or reply to this message or write
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