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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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The "Top Ten"
  1. GEPAC Fund Raiser at Glen Echo (Daryl Davis) (Saturday, May 17, 2008)
  2. All Star Benefit for Candye Kane at Clarendon (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)
  3. J.P. McDermott at CCB (Friday, May 16, 2008)
  4. Big Three Trio at Strathmore (Saturday, May 17, 2008)
  5. Rock and Roll Relics at Towson American Legion (Friday, May 16, 2008)
  6. Hula Monsters at the Hilton (Friday, May 16, 2008)
  7. House Band at the Carlyle Club (Friday, May 16, 2008)
  8. House Band at the Carlyle Club (Thursday, May 15, 2008)
  9. House Band at the Carlyle Club (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)
  10. Rocky Velvet at the Quarry House Tavern (Saturday, May 17, 2008)

These are my "Top Ten" picks for Swing Dancing this week. If you are interested in live uptempo music, vintage clothes and swing history, you will probably have a really good time at these events.


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Tuesday
Tuesday is kayobi "ka" means fire

Swing Dancing on Tuesday May 13, 2008

The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club in Alexandria. NO Cover charge.
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Tom and Debra will have a dance at lovely Clarendon Ballroom, A Band composed of DC All-Stars will play a Benefit for Candye Kane 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! The Band includes JAMIE LYNCH BAND, THE NIGHTHAWKS, BIG JOE MAHER, DARYL DAVIS, JANINE WILSON, BILLY HANCOCK, MARIANNA PREVITI, DOUG COOKE, ROGER EDSALL, CHRIS WATLING, BRUCE SWAIM. Proceeds go to help Candye Kane defray costs associated with her cancer treatment.
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Every Tuesday, there is DJ Swing at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 Fifteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (That's on on 15th Street in Downtown DC.) This nicely restored house is between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road right opposite Meridian Hill Park (also known as "Malcolm X Park") We're really glad to see Lindy Hop in the City.

Wednesday
Wednesday is suiyobi "sui" means water

Swing Dancing on Wednesday May 14, 2008

The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club in Alexandria. NO Cover charge.
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Dance party with DJ Dabe Murphy at Nick's Nightclub 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 9-11pm, $6 (includes ticket for 20% discount on any appetizer) Please remember: NO outside beverages at Nick's
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT Venue at CITYDANCE CENTER/MT. VERNON SQUARE Beginner class 7-8pm Intermediate class 8-9pm Open DJ dnce 9-11pm, $5 if you're not in the class In conjunction with CityDance Center, Tom and Debra are now able to offer classes and DJ dance at a great location in downtown DC. At the historic Carnegie Library Building near Chinatown, the MCI Center, and the DC Convention Center, we're just three blocks from the Gallery Place Metro station.
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K2 Dance Studio has Wednesday Swing Nights in Maryland! 9pm - 12am Mike Marcotte is the regular DJ.Entry is $7.00 dollars, free entry for K2 students. 6 week sessions are $70.00 dollars. Jane Ford teaches from 7-8 every Wednesday. Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker teach from 8-9 every Wednesday. Yvonne Evrard teaches from 8-9 on Wednesday as well.
K2 Dance
10800 E. Rhode Island Ave
Beltsville, MD
301-937-7076
Directions: 495 towards College Park, exit #25 north (route 1) towards Laurel. Go to the 6th light and turn left onto Rhode Island Ave. K2 DanceStudio is 1/4 mile on the left, in Sunrise Plaza.
More info? info@k2dance.com

Thursday
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.
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Tom and Debra have Thursday night classes at CityDance Center at Strathmore BUT- There will be a DJ dance from 9:10:15 for some quick practice on a Thursday night. Beginner class 7-8pm Intermediate class 8-9pm Open DJ dance 9-10:15pm, $5 if you’re not in the class
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The Avalon Studio holds a "practice dance" from 8:30 - 10:30 with DJ Music; Admission is free to all students currently enrolled in an Avalon class, and it's $5 for anyone else.

Friday
Friday is kinyobi "kin" means gold

Swing Dancing on Friday May 16, 2008

Tom and Debra will have dancing at Chevy Chase Ballroom. J. P. McDermott and Western Bop 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
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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.
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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
Saturday is doyobi "do" means earth

Swing Dancing on Saturday May 17, 2008

"Retroville" -- the 2008 Gala is being held in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo. The Gala is the Partnership's annual fundraising event. They have many special activities planned for the evening: a cocktail reception, art and puppetry exhibitions, gourmet dinner, an awards ceremony, dance demonstrations, and social dancing to the Daryl Davis Band. Unfortunately for many dancers, the ticket price to attend the Gala is $175 per person. This year, the Partnership is pleased to offer a $20 per person "Retroville Dance" ticket for the dance portion of the event from 9:30 - 11:30 pm. "Retroville Dance" ticket holders will enjoy dancing to the Daryl Davis Band, the full dessert buffet, dance demonstrations by Markus Smith and Deonna Ball and their Youth Team and possibly also the Smooth & EZ Hand Dance Institute, plus free carousel rides. All proceeds from this portion of the event benefit the Clen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. You can purchase $20 admission to the "Retroville Dance." To order advance tickets call the Partnership office at 301.634.2255 and charge your ticket to any major credit card. You may pick up your ticket at "Will Call" in the Bumper Car Pavilion on the night of the dance, starting at 9:15 pm; the doors to the Ballroom will open at 9:30 pm.
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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
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The Carlyle Club House Band will play at the elegant new Carlyle Club No cover, $25 minimum food and beverage for table service
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The Quarry House Tavern will have Rocky Velvet this weekend 8401 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, 301-587-8350

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    Sunday
    Sunday is nichiyobi "nichi" means sun

    Swing Dancing on Sunday, May 18, 2008

    No Dance at McGinty's this week come back next week - McGinty's 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD
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    Tom and Debra have open swing dancing after their classes at ELAN (used to be the Virginia Ballroom).
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    K2 dance Studio has a Sunday night dance with DJ music. See the Wednesday listing (above) for directions and other information

    Monday
    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
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    MONDAY NIGHTS SWING IN CANTON -- that is, Canton the historic Baltimore neighborhood near Fells Point -- every Monday, Sommer and Dorry will be hosting a swing party at the Austin Grill 2400 Boston Street, Baltimore, 410-534-0606. They will have beginner lessons from 8-9 and open dancing from 9-11. $5 for dancing (free for students), $10 for dancing and lessons ($5 for students).





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    Swing Dancing in May, 2008

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    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.

    Swing Dancing in June, 2008

    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

    Swing Dancing in July, 2008

    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

    Swing Dancing in August, 2008

    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.

    Swing Dancing in September, 2008

    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

    Swing Dancing in October, 2008

    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.

    Swing Dancing in November, 2008

    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

    Swing Dancing in December, 2008

    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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