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Hoppers!!! Swing Dance Calendar for Washington DC Week of Tuesday, May 13, 2008 through Monday, May 19, 2008 Swing dance calendar last updated May 12, 2008, 11:00pm | |||||||
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These are my "Top Ten" picks for Swing Dancing this week. If you are interested in live uptempo music, vintage clothes and swing history, you will probably have a really good time at these events.
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![]() Tuesday is kayobi "ka" means fire Swing Dancing on Tuesday May 13, 2008
The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club in Alexandria. NO Cover charge.
![]() Wednesday is suiyobi "sui" means water Swing Dancing on Wednesday May 14, 2008
The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club in Alexandria. NO Cover charge.
![]() Thursday is mokuyobi "moku" means tree Swing Dancing on Thursday May 15, 2008
The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club in Alexandria. NO Cover charge.
![]() Friday is kinyobi "kin" means gold Swing Dancing on Friday May 16, 2008 also SWING DANCES AT WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport) Gary and Sue lead the fun with a beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight to great live music, only $15! All ages welcome, and as always, you never need to bring a partner. The Hula Monsters will play. also The Carlyle Club Band will play the elegant new Carlyle Club No cover also The Friday Night Swing Dance Club is having The Rock and Roll relics at the Towson American Legion. See the club's website for directions, etc.
![]() Saturday is doyobi "do" means earth Swing Dancing on Saturday May 17, 2008 also SATURDAY NIGHT SWING AT STRATHMORE with BIG THREE TRIO Drop-in beginner swing lesson 7:30-8pm, dance 8-10:45pm CityDance Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland $15 also The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club No cover, $25 minimum food and beverage for table service also The Quarry House Tavern will have Rocky Velvet this weekend 8401 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, 301-587-8350
![]() Sunday is nichiyobi "nichi" means sun Swing Dancing on Sunday, May 18, 2008 also Tom and Debra have open swing dancing after their classes at ELAN (used to be the Virginia Ballroom). also K2 dance Studio has a Sunday night dance with DJ music. See the Wednesday listing (above) for directions and other information
![]() Monday is getsuyobi "getsu" means moon Swing Dancing on Monday May 19, 2008
Tom and Debra have swing dancing after their classes at Chevy Chase Ballroom (CCB). CCB dancing is at 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC. This is at the corner of Wisconsin and Harrison, just south of Friendship Circle. Very metro convenient, large parking lot in back. Plenty of places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Clydes, Maggianos, Booeymongers. An elegant civilized neighborhood
Long Range Swing Dancing Calendar [ Plan Ahead]
May 13: May 16: May 17: May 20: Tom and Debra will have a dance at lovely Clarendon Ballroom, The Jamie Lynch Band will play, 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA $10 (FREE for students in Tuesday night class) Note: Do NOT park at the Wachovia Bank lot across the street—they tow! May 23: Tom and Debra will have dancing at Chevy Chase Ballroom. DJ Bal-swing night with Bobby and Kate Dancing from 9-12 pm, $15, and a great wood floor. CCB dancing is at 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC. This is at the corner of Wisconsin and Harrison, just south of Friendship Circle. Very metro convenient, large parking lot in back. Plenty of places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Clydes, Maggianos, Booeymongers. An elegant civilized neighborhood May 23: SWING DANCES AT WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport) Gary and Sue lead the fun with a beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight to great live music, only $15! All ages welcome, and as always, you never need to bring a partner. King Cadillac will play. May 27: Tom and Debra will have a dance at lovely Clarendon Ballroom, The Joker's Wild will play, 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA $10 (FREE for students in Tuesday night class) Note: Do NOT park at the Wachovia Bank lot across the street—they tow! May 30: Tom and Debra will have dancing at Chevy Chase Ballroom. The Cutaways will play. Dancing from 9-12 pm, $15, and a great wood floor. CCB dancing is at 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC. This is at the corner of Wisconsin and Harrison, just south of Friendship Circle. Very metro convenient, large parking lot in back. Plenty of places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Clydes, Maggianos, Booeymongers. An elegant civilized neighborhood May 30: SWING DANCES AT WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport) Gary and Sue lead the fun with a beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight to great live music, only $15! All ages welcome, and as always, you never need to bring a partner. Jimmy and the Blue Dogs will play. May 24: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. < Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom May 31: Marc and Ellen present George Gee and the Jump, Jive and Wailers at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. $15 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. May 31 and June 1: Former World Lindy Hop Champions Kenneth & Helena Norbelie will be in town to teach 2 days of workshops. These 2 are not only wonderful dancers, they are great teachers who really know how to take difficult material or complex concepts and make them accessible. The classes will take place at the NW Sport n Health Club which is at 4001 Brandywine St NW, Washington DC. This is 2 blocks north of the Tenleytown Metro and 4 blocks south of Chevy Chase Ballroom. Parking is free on weekends. Check out www.flyingfeet.org for details, prices, and schedules. June 3: Tom and Debra will have a dance at lovely Clarendon Ballroom, The Natty Beaux will play, 3185 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA $10 (FREE for students in Tuesday night class) Note: Do NOT park at the Wachovia Bank lot across the street—they tow! June 6: Tom and Debra will have dancing at Chevy Chase Ballroom. Daryl davis will play. Dancing from 9-12 pm, $15, and a great wood floor. CCB dancing is at 5207 Wisconsin Avenue NW in DC. This is at the corner of Wisconsin and Harrison, just south of Friendship Circle. Very metro convenient, large parking lot in back. Plenty of places to eat: Cheesecake Factory, Clydes, Maggianos, Booeymongers. An elegant civilized neighborhood June 6: SWING DANCES AT WASHINGTON DULLES HILTON 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 near the airport) Gary and Sue lead the fun with a beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, dance 9pm-12midnight to great live music, only $15! All ages welcome, and as always, you never need to bring a partner. The Fabulettes will play. June 12: Terence McArdle will play at a Swing Dance at Fairfax's historic Old Town Hall 3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 7:30-8:00: Free Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 8:00-10:00: Live Band Cost: $12 Nice hardwood floor. Plenty of parking! use parking lots at these intersections: lot at University Drive and North Street, lot at Main Street and East Street, brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street. The best cookies and lemonade in Virginia... (Your Editor can vouch for this wholeheartedly!) Sponsored by Head Over Heels www.headoverheelsdance.com dance@headoverheelsdance.com 703-424-1745 June 14: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. This is the annual Groovie Movie weekend. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom June 14: In celebration of the YMCA of Frederick County’s 150th Anniversary, the organization will host an exciting and elegant black-tie gala at Hood College from 6:00pm-1:00am. The gala will feature a cocktail hour and seated surf-n-turf dinner. The highlight of the evening will be entertainment provided by Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at the YMCA’s front desk beginning Monday, April 21st. Seating is limited. If you would like more information on the event, please log on to www.frederickymca.org or contact Jennifer Gerlock, 150th Anniversary Event Coordinator, at jgerlock@frederickymca.org. June 21: Marc and Ellen present Lush Life at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. $13 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. June 28: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom July 5: The Washington Swing Dance Committee will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Nighthawks will play. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom July 10: The Joker's Wild will play at a Swing Dance at Fairfax's historic Old Town Hall 3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 7:30-8:00: Free Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 8:00-10:00: Live Band Cost: $12 Nice hardwood floor. Plenty of parking! use parking lots at these intersections: lot at University Drive and North Street, lot at Main Street and East Street, brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street. The best cookies and lemonade in Virginia... (Your Editor can vouch for this wholeheartedly!) Sponsored by Head Over Heels www.headoverheelsdance.com dance@headoverheelsdance.com 703-424-1745 July 12: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The J Street Jumpers will play $13 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. July 19: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom July 24: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom August 2: The Washington Swing Dance Committee will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Solomon Douglas will play. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom August 9: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Boilermaker Jazz Band will play $13 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. August 14: B.G. and the Mojo Hands will play at a Swing Dance at Fairfax's historic Old Town Hall 3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 7:30-8:00: Free Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 8:00-10:00: Live Band Cost: $12 Nice hardwood floor. Plenty of parking! use parking lots at these intersections: lot at University Drive and North Street, lot at Main Street and East Street, brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street. The best cookies and lemonade in Virginia... (Your Editor can vouch for this wholeheartedly!) Sponsored by Head Over Heels www.headoverheelsdance.com dance@headoverheelsdance.com 703-424-1745 August 16: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom August 23: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom August 30: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo. Daryl Davis will play. $13 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. September 6: The Washington Swing Dance Committee will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The band has yet to be announced Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom September 11: King Teddy will play at a Swing Dance at Fairfax's historic Old Town Hall 3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 7:30-8:00: Free Beginner Swing Dance Lesson 8:00-10:00: Live Band Cost: $12 Nice hardwood floor. Plenty of parking! use parking lots at these intersections: lot at University Drive and North Street, lot at Main Street and East Street, brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street. The best cookies and lemonade in Virginia... (Your Editor can vouch for this wholeheartedly!) Sponsored by Head Over Heels www.headoverheelsdance.com dance@headoverheelsdance.com 703-424-1745 September 13: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom September 20: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Radio King Orchestra will play $13 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. September 27: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom October 4: The Washington Swing Dance Committee will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The WSDC Band Jam will provide the music. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom October 11: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom October 25: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Blue Sky Five + 2 will play $15 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. November 1: The Washington Swing Dance Committee will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Brooks Tegler Big Band will play. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom November 8: Marc and Ellen will hold a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Eric Felten Orchestra will play $15 Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to Midnight. November 22: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom November 29: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom December 20: Tom and Debra will have a dance at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom December 27: The Tom Cunningham Orchestra will bring glorious Big Band music to the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. Dance lesson 8-9, dance 9-midnight. Here are directions to the Spanish Ballroom
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