Changing schools?

please update your email address. I'm getting a lot of bounces from college addresses.

If you get this newsletter 3-4 times just reply: Too much love!

Dancing this week

Tuesday night America is Awesome dance this week starts at 9pm and we will not be having a lesson....but I PROMISE I'll have the AC cranked down to a patriotic 70 degrees by the time you hit the front door.

Last week was crowded and we expect the same for the rest of the summer, dance small, bring 2-3 t-shirts and remember beginners can't look out for you just yet.

and for your enjoyment I'm holding off on teaching arm slides, shoulder taps and kicks for the summer :)

Lindy Hoppers Jitterbug Jam will be back in Aug so hang tight and swing out small ....or learn Balboa :)

Attention Shaggers

July 11-13 Hyatt - Shag Event ACSC/SOS Summer Workshop. This should be a great local event.

Eliza is gone to Bean Town Camp this week I can't wait to hear about her progress when she returns

If you are considering traveling you'll want to connect with other local swing dancers on Facebook. Search for the Upstate Swing Dancers group, they usually list events within 2-3 hours drive and I think 40-50 people are currently in the group.

Still looking for help!

Do you know anyone moving to Anderson or Clemson?

Do they need a great place to rent, right on the lake?

OK, back to dance info

Monday Night Classes

Each of these 2 hour sessions will be $15/class with a max of 8 dancers so RSVP today.

What do you want to learn?

I'll plan to continue the Monday night classes in Aug with Charleston, Shag what else swings you.

Guest DJ Night - July 8 NEXT WEEK !!!!

You are going to get 4 different DJs in one night! Dennis, Wallace, Reawyn, Tiffany.

They will each choose a theme and play tunes for 30 min each, I have asked them to choose music that #1 keeps you on the dance floor and #2 has not been in my play list the last couple of months.

I hope we discover both new talent and new tunes so come out and support your friends and dance to what inspires you.

Vintage Swing Night - Aug. 12

For all you dancers who live for mono recordings, the hiss and pops of vinyl spinning on a turn table and the thought of more then 8 people in a band makes you smile then this is the night for you. DJ Greg will be back from the cruise ship and we will be playing songs pre 1950.

Now we ain't going to waste this on a bunch if jokers in rags so spit shine those spectators boys and all you dolls jump in your spinny skirts and let's take it back to the 1930 and 40

If this don't make all those disgruntled Lindy Hoppers happy nothin will!

I'm thinking a costume contest may be in order and how about a solo Charleston Challenge.

See TMC info under videos below for costume and music ideas.

SPARTANBURG SWINGS

Wednesday Night - $5 cover - July 16, Aug 13

Come on down to The Showroom in Spartanburg for swing dancin'!

Beginner Lesson 7-8pm open dancing 8-10pm

Hit Google Maps:
Showroom at Hub-Bub
149 Suite 2
S. Daniel Morgan Ave.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 582-0056

News & Pics

Scandinavia Swings?

Can you believe they had a great swing dance on their version of "So You Think You Can Dance"

This is a tribute to the vintage video link I sent out 2-3 newsletters ago.

Frankie Manning

I got this info last week and I know several of you met Frankie in Columbia back in Feb.

Frankie Manning had a fall in a shower in Paris -- no, he was not dancing in the shower as has been rumored (-: He damaged the hip replacement he has had for 15 years, which has served him well.

He had to have the old replacement removed -- cement, titanium and all. Now he has a brand new hip replacement and is currently doing beautifully in rehab at the hospital. Well wishers can send cards and notes to:

Frankie Manning
PO Box 737648
Corona NY 11373

OUT OF TOWN

• Swing Out of Town
• Lindy Exchange
• The Lindy Calendar

I know me, Erdi and Mike are heading up to this anyone care to join us?

Nick is not in the area very often and you find he is one of the best teachers and dancers around.

Videos

• Big Band in the Movies
• JULY IS "BIG BANDS IN THE MOVIES" MONTH AT TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES!
  Every Wednesday night in July TCM will run movies spotlighting the most influential and popular musicians, bandleaders and orchestras of the Swing Era.