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National Events :: ALHC 2012

Author: sassydancer
Subject: ALHC 2012
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:40 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

ALHC is up and running this year in Chicago, May 11-13, 2012. Go to http://artspectrum.org/alhc.htm for details.

We'll be at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Airport. Rooms are $109 until April 20.

You can find the event on Facebook too. Discount rate for passes is $99 for the first 20 to sign up. We're already half way there. Couple's contest entry is complimentary through March 31.

Check us out.

Local :: RE: Friday Late-night Dance @ Mediterranean Cruise Cafe

Author: Toots
Subject: Fabulous Friday Late-night Dance @ Mediterranean Cruise Cafe
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:57 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 2

Fabulous Fridays are back after one week off (Jan 20th).

Arrive early for the belly-dance show (until 9:45)
Lesson with me and Bill Butler at 10 pm
Vic Volare Quintet at 10:30

$10 cover at the door ($5 cover if having dinner)
all cover goes directly to the band.

Large dance floor area, great food!

12500 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337-2804
(952) 641-6222
www.medcruisecafe.com

vicvolare.com

shannonandbill.com

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Finals Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues

Author: Toots
Subject: Famous Dave's Hot & Sassy Swing Dance Contest Results
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:07 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 2

What a great night! Famous Dave's was standing room only all night. Everybody was looking sharp and the energy was great - brought back memories of the swing-craze years circa Gap TV commercial (for the second time in a week!) It was truly wonderful to see so many people from different facets of our swing scene come together for this event. What an awesome dance week this has been!

Congratulations to our winners:
1. Stan and Lisa Ponkin
2. Stacia Martin and Dominique Pomeroy
3. Mike Brafford and Dee Daniels Locke

The final was a 3 rounds elimination style.
Here is a portion of the last round:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ajyrsgXIHM

Bill Butler and I thank the following:
All who entered, our finalists, and those who came to support the venue, the bands and their friends as they competed.
Our guest judges who helped us select the finalists
Week 1: Cindy Gardner
Week 2: Peter Strom
Week 3: Naomi Uyama
Week 4: Robert Bell
Finals guest judges: Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama
Cindy Gardner helping with the finals round at the spur of the moment
Davina and the Vagabonds for providing great contest music and keeping the dance floor full all night
Pre-lim night bands: Elmer's Army, Twin Cities Hot Club, Southside Aces and Stockcar Named Desire
And of course Famous Dave's BBQ and Blues for asking us to put on this contest, providing the prizes, and for giving swing dancers a venue where they can dance to some of the best swing bands in town, all ages with no-cover every Monday since 2008!
-Shannon Butler

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Finals Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues

Author: kitkat
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:09 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 2

Who won?
_________________
"So grab a newbie and enter a jam. Or challenge some other good dancer with a newbie. Or whatever. Share the joy." -Julius
"I think you're just a syncopation junkie, Katie." -Bilo

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:56 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

Come on down to Famous Dave's tonight to cheer on your friends and favorite finalists as they compete in the first-ever Famous Dave's Hot & Sassy Swing Dance contest. 16 finalists will be competing for cash prizes and for the love of dance. Quite a few talented dancers on this list, the competition will be pretty stiff. This is an any swing goes contest only restriction is no aerials.
There will be special lighting for the night for to make it easier for all to watch the event (and for all who want to bring a camera).

First round of the contest will begin during the first set.
For those who have asked, contest judges are: Peter Strom, Naomi Uyama, Shannon Butler

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Azeroth
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:54 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

To sum all that up, your finalists are:

Week 1
Erik Rantapaa & Emily Van Vliet
Phillip O'Toole & Heidi Halvorson,
Chuck Peter & Carolyn Gergen
Erik Eric Anderson & Tryphena Kimball

Week 2
Raymond Calubayan & Amy Glasow
 Stan Ponkin & Lisa Ponkin
 Dominique Pomeroy & Stacia Martin
 Dave Bloom & Colleen Sedgwick Belgum

Week 3
Nick Burt and Jovanna Jensen
Ken Tan and Katie Nibbe
Tony Chapin and Tami Traeger
Michael Brafford and Dee Daniels Locke

Week 4
Terry Gardner and Katie Ginkel
Krista Haskins and Ben Messerly
Mark Cohen and Melissa Catchart
Chad Thompson and Chastity Wojcik

I see a couple of ringers in there Good luck to everyone next Monday!
_________________
~ Shawn

Ask not what your scene can do for you;
Ask what you can do for your scene!

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Subject: Famous Dave's Hot & Sassy Swing Dance Prelim Week #4 Res
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:49 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

Congratulations to the Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Club's Hot and Sassy Swing Dance Contests week #4 finalists. These 4 couples join our previous 12 finalists who advance to the finals on January 30th to compete for fun, love of dance and cash prizes.
Terry Gardner and Katie Ginkel
Krista Haskins and Ben Messerly
Mark Cohen and Melissa Catchart
Chad Thompson and Chastity Wojcik

Thank you to all of the competitors who made Monday night a real party.
Contest judges Shannon and Bill Butler extend a special thank you to our guest judge Robert Bell!

Mark your calendars for Famous Dave's January 30th, take a dance lesson with Shannon Butler and Bill Butler, watch top swing dancers compete in the final round, cheer for your favorite couple, dance, enjoy some BBQ and listen to the amazing Davina and The Vagabonds.

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Subject: Final prelim round is tonight!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:08 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

Join us at Famous Dave's for the Hot and Sassy Swing Dance Contest - last round of prelims!
Tonight, 4 couples will be selected to advance to the finals on January 30th to compete for cash prizes.
Contest is open to dancers 18 +
Any style of swing and it is free to enter

-Shannon

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Subject: Week #3 results:
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:42 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

Famous Dave's Hot and Sassy Swing Dance Contest Week #3 prelim results:
Nick Burt and Jovanna Jensen
Ken Tan and Katie Nibbe
Tony Chapin and Tami Traeger
Michael Brafford and Dee Daniels Locke
Congratulations, these 4 couples will advance to the finals on Monday January 30th to compete for cash prizes.
Bill Butler and I want to thank all who entered, and a very special thank you to guest judge Naomi Yuama!

Only one more week of prelims left...

Local :: RE: Friday Late-night Dance @ Mediterranean Cruise Cafe

Author: Toots
Subject: 1/20/12 no swing dancing at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:13 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 2

The venue has an event tonight so there will be no dance with the Vic Volare Quintet. We'll be back next week 1/27 - hope to see you there.
-Shannon

National Events :: Balboa Rendezvous - San Diego, CA March 29

Author: 2PlySwing
Subject: Balboa Rendezvous - San Diego, CA March 29
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:46 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

BALBOA RENDEZVOUS - March 29 - April 1

Registration is NOW OPEN!!
Limited discount tickets available

See http://www.BalboaRendezvous.com for full details.

The Balboa Rendezvous is one of the premier dance events of the year. Whether you are a fan of Balboa or any Swing dance, you'll want to join hundreds of dancers gathering together for:

* 3 nights of live music with
--- Zzmmzzyy Quartet
--- Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators

* Wonderful workshops
--- 4 main teaching couples
--- 6 In Class teaching couples
--- Two teacher training sessions

* Inspiring competitions
--- Amateur Jack & Jill
--- Open Jack & Jill
--- Amateur Couples
--- International Balboa Championship
--- Charleston Challenge - in honor of Maxie Dorf

* The chance to dance in the beautiful, historic Balboa Pavilion

Treat yourself to a Unique Balboa Experience and join us for the Balboa Rendezvous.

2PlySwing Productions
_________________
http://www.2plyswing.com/

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."

Local :: RE: Famous Dave's Swing Dance Monday Nights

Author: Toots
Subject: Tonights Band - Southside Aces
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:08 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Every Monday in January Bill Butler and I are hosting a swing dance contest at Famous Dave's. It is open to all, but if you are not ready to compete, no worries. The contest will occur during the 1st band break (2nd band break if needed) and will not interfere with the live music and dancing.

Hope to see you there!

http://www.famousdavesbluesclub.com/music_events.html
www.southsideaces.com
www.shannonandbill.com

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Subject: Only 2 more weeks to qualify for finals!
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:55 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

We are down to our last 2 weeks to qualify for the finals in the Famous Dave's first ever Hot & Sassy Swing Dance Contest.

Tonight's band: Southside Aces!
Tonight's guest judge: Naomi Uyama

Contest will begin at the 1st band break.
4 couples will be selected to advance to the finals held 1/30 to compete for cash prizes. ($200, $150, $100)

If needed, a 2nd heat will be conducted at the 2nd band break.

Finalists announced at the 2nd band break.

Expanded dance floor area. Plenty of room for dancing. Come down to compete, dance or cheer your friends on. Contest is free to enter, open to dancers 18+, all styles of swing welcomed: Lindy hop, Collegiate Shag, 6-count, ECS, WCS, Little Apple, Heel-Shag, Balboa, St. Louis Shag etc.

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Contest Prelims at Famous Dave's

Author: Toots
Subject: Famous Dave's Hot & Sassy Swing Dance Prelim Week #2 Res
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:00 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 9

  Here is the list of our Week #2 Finalists.
 These dancers will move on to the finals on January 30th to compete for cash prizes.

Raymond Calubayan & Amy Glasow
 Stan Ponkin & Lisa Ponkin
 Dominique Pomeroy & Stacia Martin
 Dave Bloom & Colleen Sedgwick Belgum

  A giant thank goes out to our special guest judge Peter Strom - thank you for all that you do for the swing community!   

We'd also like to thank   Twin Cities Hot Club who put on a mighty fine show as always, to all who competed, those who cheered them on and all who came out to support live swing music in the Twin Cities!

Next weeks band: Southside Aces!

Only 2 more weeks to qualify

http://www.famousdaves.com/
http://www.shannonandbill.com/
http://twincitieshotclub.com/
http://www.southsideaces.com/

Local :: RE: Swing Dance Wednesday Nights - Lee's Liquor Lounge

Author: Toots
Subject: Swing Dance Wednesday Nights - Lee's Liquor Lounge
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:49 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Wednesday January 11th Davina and the Vagabonds!

No cover, 21+
Free parking in the lot across the street