Albany Big Band @ The Dance Palace – Point Reyes, June 1st
Albany Big Band at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station, 5th and B St. on Sunday, June 1 at 4 Pm.
General $16, $14 Seniors.
Tickets at www.dancepalace.org or or call 415.663-1075.
The Top Shelf Big Band At The Saddle Rack This Thursday, Apr 24
The Top Shelf Big Band At The Saddle Rack This Thursday Night!
The Top Shelf Big Band keeps the sounds of live Jazz and Big Band very much alive (and swingin’!) in the Southbay and they are bringing their lively, danceable rhythms to the East Bay at The Saddle Rack, this Thursday night!
Swing Dancing is THE American social dance art form and every Thursday Night, The Saddle Rack in Fremont definitely swings!
For those who want to brush up on their steps before the open dancing, SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS Mike Quebec and Diana Mo will teach the beginning drop in East Coast Swing lesson with a”Lindy Hop flavor.”
After the lesson, our dee-jays spin a variety of Jazz, Big Band, Jump Blues, Boogie Woogie, Western Swing, Do Wop, and Rockabilly…and of course, there’s always a LIVE Band!
This week’s dee-jay is Jumpin’ Jeff Clark, who’s energetic jazz cuts will keep you up on the floor and your feet movin’ with the heat!
Our Thursday’s Swingin’ At The Rack is the perfect way to meet new people and let loose on the dance floor. It’s also a great way for couples to spend an enjoyable night out.
If you like vintage/retro dance music, then Swingin’ At The Rack is for you!
The Saddle Rack is located at 42011 Boscell Road, Fremont, CA
Doors open at 7 pm and close at 12:30 am.
Only $5 per person for the drop in lesson and the Open Dancing. Beginning swing dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m.
Want to see our guest instructors? You can see Mike and Diana dance in a past promotional video that they did for a workshop a few months ago here on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpUGVqyLvWQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Open Dancing to Dee-Jay Jeff Clark and The Top Shelf Big Band is at 9:00 p.m.
Dancing goes til Midnight with food and snacks provided!
Visit Swingin’ At The Rack’s site at: http://www.swingintherack.com/
Visit Swingin’ At The Rack on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SwinginAtTheRack
Akira Chiwaki Memorial – Sunday April 13
I’m writing with some sad news. Akira Chiwaki, a local swing dancer, died last week. Akira had been dancing swing since 1999 and went out to various venues on a regular basis.
There will be a memorial service on Sunday, April 13 from 2-3pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
1 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
in the Sanctuary
Also, I’m collecting remembrances of Akira from dancers to give to his family. If you knew him, please take a moment to write something you appreciated about him, or maybe a memory/story you have of him.
Please send your appreciations/remembrances to Brandee@CuriosityInMotion.com by Friday April 11th.
Do spread the word to any other dancers who may have known and enjoyed dancing with this sweet man.
Swingin’ At the Rack – 1yr Anniversary March 27, 2014
Swingin At The Rack, a weekly retro swing dance party in Fremont, will be celebrating it’s One Year Anniversary on Thursday, March 27 at 7:00pm!!
The California Honeydrops & The Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania featuring Clint Baker will play live for the very first time in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We will start off with Dance Lessons at 7:30pm. There will be Special Dance Performances throughout the evening and special guest DJ’s spinning your favorite swing tunes between sets.
Watch the Birdee, a unique open air photo booth will be on site and provide amazing photos at the click of a button. It is an exciting and unique photographic experience where they take the traditional photo booth to the next level of fun! You get to be in control of capturing the magical moments at Swingin At The Rack’s “One Year Anniversary.” www.watchthebirdee.com
Plus, FREE food, snacks and desserts all night long, three dance floors to choose from, mechanical bull riding and Now & Then swing dance clips all night long on the 5 big screens throughout the venue!!!
ALL FOR ONLY $5
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Bands Start at 8:00pm til Midnight
Saddle Rack (Swingin At The Rack)
42011 Boscell Rd.
Fremont, California
21 & over
Feb 22, 2014: Dips ‘n’ Tricks
Dips n’ Tricks in Two Weeks!
Nothing but 2 hours full of Dips, Tricks, Slides, and other non-aerial flashy swing dance steps…more than you can shake a swingin’ stick at!
Whether it’s Lindy Hop, Rockabilly Jiving, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, or just some kind of show offy partnered performance dance art, you and your pard will dig it!
Brought to you by the Bay Area’s resident specifically retro-teen lindy dance duo, Mike Quebec and Diana Mo, this workshop runs at the nice price of $10 per person/$20 per couple if you two rsvp in advance, before February 22. ($15 per person, $30 per couple on the day of.)
Also, stay tuned to this page, as we’ll have a demo dvd of some of what we’ll be teaching.
And…don’t forget, later that night, Handsome Hawk Valentine is having his rockabilly show in San Francisco, so after our workshop, try out the moves for real over there!
When?
Saturday, February 22, 2014
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where?
Flips n’ Flops Gymnastics
5327 Jacuzzi Street
Suite 3-1
Richmond, CA
Check out our Facebook page, complete with videos of some of what we’ll be teaching!
The Lyratones At The Saddle Rack
The Lyratones At The Saddle Rack This Thursday Night, January 9.
The Big Band sounds of The Lyratones keep swing alive in the Fremont Area this Thursday night! For those who love to swing it smooth, this Thursday night at the Saddle Rack is definitely the place to be! They have the perfect rhythms for lindy hoppers, bal dancers, shaggers, and just swingers who want music that makes you want to dance!
For those who want to brush up on their steps before the open dancing, Johnny Lee and Shannon Warf teach the beginning drop in East Coast Swing lesson, while Margot and Richard teach the extra Balboa drop in classes.
After the lesson, our dee-jays spin a variety of Jazz, Big Band, Jump Blues, Boogie Woogie, Western Swing, Do Wop, Rockabilly, and Electro Swing…and of course, there’s always a LIVE Band!
This week’s dee-jay is our hoppin’ host himself, Johnny Blue Jeans!
Swingin’ At The Rack is the perfect way to meet new people and let loose on the dance floor. It’s also a great way for couples to spend an enjoyable night out.
Also, we will now be networking with Fremont’s ’50′s Diner on Fremont Boulevard! We’ll keep you all updated as to that, but once it’s all set, order a meal there and get a FREE PASS to Swingin’ At The Rack!
The Saddle Rack is located at 42011 Boscell Road, Fremont, CA
Doors open at 7 pm and close at 12:30 am.
Only $5 per person for the drop in lesson with Johnny and Shannon and the Open Dancing. Beginning swing dance lessons with Johnny and Shannon start at 7:30 p.m.
$10 additional for the 8 p.m. Drop In Balboa lesson with Margot and Richard on the second dance floor.
Open Dancing to Dee-Jay Johnny Blue Jeans and The Lyratones is at 9:00 p.m.
Dancing goes til Midnight with food and snacks provided!
Visit The Lyratones at their site at: http://www.lyratones.com/
Visit Swingin’ At The Rack’s site at: http://jslick7.wix.com/swinginattherack
Visit Swingin’ At The Rack on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SwinginAtTheRack
Rosie the Riveter 1940’s USO Dance – Oct 14
Tribute to Lena Horne
Friday, October 14, 2011, 7pm to 10pm
Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
(the Old Ford Assembly Plant, at the end of Harbour Way South. Directions)
__________________________________________
FREE coffee and donuts
Cash Bar and Food Concessions Available
Period Attire Welcome
__________________________________________
Advanced Tickets:
$20 Per Guest ~ $15 for Seniors*
Anyone in a uniform or with a military ID past or present is FREE. Buy your tickets online here or call 510-234-3512.
Admission at the door (if space available): $25 Per Guest ~ $20 for Seniors*
Big Band Era Dance Party – Sep 24th
Big Band Era Dance Party
Saturday, September 24, 2011
1 pm – 5 pm
$15 advance by 6-5-11 $20 at the door
1920-s to 1950’s dress admired but not required
Beer and wine at no-host bar.
Tickets 510-436-9888 More
Info? 925-705-4902
2500 Embarcadero, Oakland
info@karenandmichael.info
Performance by DecoBelles
Beg-Int EC Swing Lesson 1-2pm with Karen and Michael
Jane Barnes 2-5pm Dance Party MoodSwing Orchestra
Old School Night @ 920 Special Sept 22nd
Old School Night @ The 9:20 Special w/ DJs Jesse & Manu on September 22.
For all of you old school dancers who don’t come out anymore and you new school dancers keeping Lindy Hop alive, let’s swing it like it’s 1999.
Come join us for a great night of dancing and hanging out at the 9:20 Special on Thursday, September 22nd.
DJs Jesse Miner and Manu Smith will be spinning the night away.
Get ready for some classics.
You might be Old School SF if:
You can name the Three Amigos
Hush Puppies were really trendy for the regular world but you just wore them for dancing
Took your first class from Johnny & Carrie, or from a guy wearing a snake around his neck
You danced at LitP on the bandshell, in the rain (and one time, in the snow)
You started rock climbing after trying it during the exchange party at Mission Cliffs
You danced with someone wearing roller skates
You remember when hula lindy referred to using a hoop
You wore bleyers or blochs
You’ve been in or at the Dog House Talent Show
You were Live at the 9:20 Special for Barbara Morrison
Dancers’ Den – Open House 9/7
Are you ready for a night of Free Swing Dance Lessons and Social Dancing?!
Come by yourself or bring some friends with you for this amazing night full of prizes and performances! This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in learning about swing dancing, and there’s something for everyone:
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Free Beginner Lesson
8:00 pm – 10:45 pm: Free Social Dancing
DJ Allen Kerr will be spinning the tunes, so look out!
The Dancers’ Den is a Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Swing Dance venue with lessons and social dancing, and is located near the UC Berkeley campus every Wednesday.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Dancers’ Den, feel free to visit us at: http://berkeleydancersden.com/