We're having a swing dance workshop TOMORROW Saturday May 4th at the UU Church on Elmwood at West Ferry! Classes start at 10:30am. Pizza lunch provided. You'll get to learn from International Bal Swing Champion and co-founder of one of the largest Swing Dance events in the world: Valerie Salstrom of Cleveland, OH. Check out our web page for details:



Take a look at Balboa Swing dancing:



This is our instructor for the day folks!

Dance of the Living Dead, featuring Swing Buffalo's first ever DJ Battle! Who will raise the dead?! We have two contenders: the venerable Sam Copeland and the feisty Zoë Leach. These two have been crafting their playlists for weeks now, so it's sure to be a killer-diller night of music and dancing! The audience will elect the winner by secret ballot, so be sure to come to cast your vote. Songs will be announced and you'll be able to identify the current DJ by their donning of a viking helmet.
We will be having a costume contest, so dress-up! (though it's not required). New-Orleans themed zombies will be given special consideration, though all types of costume are welcome. This will give you a chance to test out that costume for all hallow's eve. Nostalgic and fun halloween games and treats will add to the evening's festivities. We are really doing it up this year, so don't miss the fun!
Only $4. Beginner lesson included.

Dance of the Living Dead
featuring a Swing DJ Battle
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street
8pm-11pm October 30th
$4

Beginner lesson 8-8:30. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Halloween costume contest, games, & snacks.

Valentine's Day Dance with the Skiffle Minstrels at Lindy Fix



On Valentine's Day, Tuesday February 14th 2012, Lindy Fix will host a very special event: a Valentine's Day Dance with the Skiffle Minstrels!

With Swing Buffalo's award winning half-hour swing lesson, you and your valentine will have no problem loosening those ankles for a fun night of frolicking on the floor. What better way to spend the holiday than with your sweetie in your arms, cuttin' a rug to some of the honky tonkiest and boot skootin'est home grown music in Buffalo?

Don't have a date? Come on in! This dance will be a great place for singles to mingle as well. Our lesson is a great ice-breaker because we rotate partners (though you and your valentine may choose to stay out of rotation if you so desire). And there's no experience necessary either! We will give you the steps that will allow you to move to the music.

This special event will be $10 per person (or $18 for every valentine couple). $2 discount for students! If you're coming, go to our facebook event page and let us know.

Tuesday February 14th, 2012 8pm-11pm
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo


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Intro to Lindy Hop
Partner Dance Class
7-8 Tuesdays Jan. 17th - Feb 21st
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo SwingBuffalo@gmail.com



On Tuesday January 17th, Swing Buffalo presents "Intro to Lindy Hop". Lindy Hop is a vintage form of Swing Dance made popular during the swing era (30’s & 40’s), originating from the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. If you've found a groove with East Coast Swing and would like to learn this more versatile and dynamic dance, the one that all the inspirational dancers out there on the floor do, you can pre-register for Intro to Lindy Hop at a huge discount. Also, the class includes $4 off your Lindy Fix admission (the dance and beginner lesson after the class). At the request of the venue proprietor, please see the website for pricing. As always, re-takes are free. If you've taken Intro to Lindy Hop before, you can participate in the class for free (though you'll still have to pay to attend Lindy Fix). We'll cover the awesome styling that will make you stand out on the dance floor and work on the feel of your connection so that everyone will want you as their partner! So pre-register today. Email SwingBuffalo@gmail.com to find out how. Sponsored by SwingBuffalo.com, winner of the 2011 "Best Dance Classes" by Buffalo Spree. Classes will be taught by Rob & Zoë Leach. Not partner necessary. Beginners welcome. If you're not sure you're ready for the plunge into Lindy Hop, don't forget, we always have a beginner East Coast lesson at Lindy Fix every Tuesday (http://LindyFix.com). If you start attending now, you might even be ready for Intro to Lindy by January 17th!

A Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Charleston Swing Dance



Saturday January 14th 2012 8pm-midnight
Polish Cadets Hall (Upper), 927 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207



Beginner lesson 8-9.
No partner necessary.
Beginners welcome.
Snacks & pop provided.

At the request of the venue proprietor, please refer to website for pricing info.

For info on the band, visit .

Sign up on our facebook event page to let people know you're coming: .

Swing Dance
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY
Tuesday Dec. 13th from 8pm to 11pm
http://LindyFix.com
By request of the venue proprietor, please refer to website for pricing

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30
Miss Tess is from NYC. They are traveling to Buffalo specifically for this gig. The band's website is http://www.misstessmusic.com/.

Swing Buffalo, an award winning community dance organization, is excited to announce it’s annual workshop, Rhythm Shuffle. Join us September 16th-18th at the Polish Cadets Hall for an all-around awesome weekend that is jam-packed with local bands, great guest DJ’s, and world-class swing dance lessons taught by two of the best professional swing dancers in the U.S. Instructors Nick Williams, guest choreographer for the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance, and Sylvia Sykes, affectionately known to the dance world as “Swing Goddess”, are flying in from the golden state to impart their extensive knowledge in the art of the historic jazz dances known as lindy hop and balboa, two of the most popular dances from the swing era.

The classes, taught for all level of dancer from beginner on up, will be followed by multiple nights of dancing and spectacular performances and competitions to some swingin’ live music. The Storyville Players will start off the weekend at the welcome dance and Dr. Jazz and the Jazz bugs will perform Saturday night. Three of a Kind will slow it down for the late night party with blues covers.

Fun extras include retro/vintage clothing vendors Cats Like Us, Miss Josie’s antiques, and lunch with Llyod’s Taco truck.

Go to RhythmShuffle.com to check out the schedule, pricing, and other details. As always, there is no partner necessary, no experience necessary, and a weekend of fun to be had, so go to RhythmShuffle.com and register today!

If you're not interested in the classes, definitely make it out for the dances:

Welcome Dance
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY
Friday Sept. 16th from 9pm to 2am
RhythmShuffle.com

Live band: The Storyville Players. Performance by Nick Williams & Sylvia Sykes of California. MC: Mike Thibault of Rochester. Guest DJ: Alcina Chiu of Toronto. No Partner Necessary. Beginners Welcome.

Feature Dance
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY
Saturday Sept. 17th from 9pm to 2am
RhythmShuffle.com

Feature band: Dr. Jazz & The Jazzbugs until midnight. First ever in Buffalo: a Balboa Competition. MC: Mike Thibault of Rochester. Guest DJ: Yossef Mendelssohn of Philadelphia. No Partner Necessary. Beginners Welcome. Late Night Dance follows until 2am with Live Band: 3 of a Kind.

Lindy Fix
A Lindy Hop, Balboa, & Charleston Swing Dance
Every Tuesday from 8-10
Polish Cadets, Upper Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo
Beginner Lesson 8-8:30, Social dance 8:30-10. No partner necessary. Beginners Welcome!
LindyFix.com

Buffalo Hop featuring the Storyville Players
A Lindy Hop, Balboa, & Charleston Swing Dance
8-midnight Saturday July 16th
Polish Cadets, Upper Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo
Beginner Lesson 8-9, Social dance with the Storyville Players 9-12. No partner necessary. Beginners Welcome!
SwingBuffalo.com

Balboa Workshop with Valerie Salstrom
Featuring an evening dance with the Tin Roof Jazz Band
April 9th

SwingBuffalo and the UB Swing Dance Club present "Buffalo Bals", a Balboa Swing Dance Workshop with Valerie Salstrom, International Balboa Champion from Cleveland, OH. Balboa is a form of swing dance documented as far back as 1915! It was born on the west coast and reached its Hey Day during the Swing Era of the 30's and 40's. It was kept alive long enough for it to be rediscovered in the mid to late nineties during the swing resurgence and is now danced all over the world. Known for its versatility to song speed, it can be danced to the fastest big band songs out there without breaking a sweat. Couples seemingly float across the floor in a close embrace. Dancers were even known to hold and sip drinks while they danced.

Balboa is becoming popular in Buffalo and is danced every week at Lindy Fix. Come join in the fun as we hold a 1-day workshop taught by Valerie Salstrom, organizer of one of the largest balboa events in the world: "All Balboa Weekend". We will have a day of classes followed by an evening dancing to the Tin Roof Jazz Band! You get 4 classes and a dance with a great live band for $35 (students: $25). Registration is at-the-door only.

Schedule:

10:00 - Registration opens at PCH

10:30-11:30 Class 1 at PCH
11:35-12:35 Class 2 at PCH
2:00-3:00 Class 3 at PCH
3:05-4:05 Class 4 at PCH

7:30-8 Beginner Swing Lesson by UB Swing Club at Harriman
8-11 Evening Dance with the Tin Roof Jazz Band at Harriman

Locations:

Polish Cadets Hall (PCH)
927 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY
Map:

Harriman Hall
Diefendorf Loop via Sherman Rd. off Bailey Ave.
UB South Campus
Buffalo, NY
Map:

It all takes place April 9th in Buffalo! See you there!

SwingBuffalo

Skiffle Minstrels at Lindy Fix
Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, & Jitterbug Swing Dance
Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY
8pm Tuesday May 17th
LindyFix.com
No Partner necessary. Beginners more than welcome.

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