http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Are You Hep To The Jive? en http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2171#p2171 2171@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: I can't believe the new sched.  All of our local favorites have truly stepped up their game, and holy smokes I am still in disbelief that Mihai is joining our ranks for this oh so worthy cause.  Regardles of rather you intend to dance in Richmond, or here at the beach this once in a life time workshop is  not to be missed......Who thought that you could spend a day having this kinda fun, and help out the community at the same time???11:00a-12:00p Beginner Lindy: Learn the FUNdamentals of Lindy Hop's swingout. By Erika Phillips & Jeff Miller12:00p-1:15p Cool Moves 1:  Fun move combinations to get the crowds to notice. By Chris Crawford & Kristin Fisher1:20p-2:35p Showstoppers: Eye-popping move combinations that get you noticed! By Jeff & Amanda Miller2:40p-3:55p  Slips & Slides:  Put a lilttle wow & pizzaz in your steps.  By Tony Allison4:00p-5:00p Contrasting Lindy:  Exploring creativity, musicality, and challenges.. By Mihai BanulescuAt the dance:8:00p-9:00p Bluesin' Your Lindy:  Get all groovy in your Lindy without breaking rhythm. By Mihai BanulescuChris Fri, 09 May 2008 08:31:41 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2170#p2170 2170@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: 2nd Sat in Richmond Message: This just in:  The Jam Cellar Workshop this Saturday will be taught by Phil Onochie and Megan Johnson!  They'll be talking about partner communication and illustrating their ideas through movements you can incorporate into your lindy repertoire. Workshop from 6-7pmCover: $8The Dance Space6004 W. Broad Street, Richmond Fri, 09 May 2008 05:54:31 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2169#p2169 2169@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Sugar Foot Stomp! July 4th-6th Asheville, NC Message: Alright, folks. Early-bird registration will officially open May 14th- yes, that's next week! The insanely low early bird price is $75, which is a $20 savings off our pre-registration price of $95.ONLY the first 15 people get to take advantage of this $20 discount. After 15 registrants have signed up, the price will immediately change to $95.Also, that gets you 10 classes and 3 nights of dancing. (less than $8 per class... yeah.)Mark your calendars! Early bird registrations for our last three events -- Southern Belle Swing Bash, Lindy Focus VI, and Enter the Blues -- all went ridiculously fast.Check out the Stomp Blog at http://www.sugarftstomp.com/blog/ ! Thu, 08 May 2008 14:49:54 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2168#p2168 2168@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: Woo!  I'm excited about this new schedule....  I know Chris and I are scheming to come up with some awesome new material to teach!  And *I* can't wait to take the other classes...  stuff we don't get here very often at all.Oh - and if you don't know Mihai, he's a professional dance teacher from San Francisco.  See http://beyondblues.com/mihai/ for his bio and videos of him dancing.  The classes I've taken from him before were really good! Thu, 08 May 2008 03:28:44 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2167#p2167 2167@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: THE BLUES COLLECTIVE WORKSHOPS- July 11-13, 2008 Message: We all survived our first trip to the Big Apple.... who's up for doing it again?http://www.rhythmic-jazz.com/8.htmlif you register before Memorial Day registration is $110 for the full weekend pass for all the workshops, dances and housing. Wed, 07 May 2008 22:55:57 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2166#p2166 2166@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: 2nd Sat in Richmond Message: It's time once again for Second Saturday Swing at the Dance Space.   This Saturday we'll have our usual beginner lindy lesson at 7:30pm taught by the talented,  ultra-cool, and uber-hip Keith Ramsey and Simona Serebrennik.  Expect the usual hyjinks as well, free refreshments, and tunes DJ'd by newly-annointed college graduate Valerie Hargis, DJ AJ Cool J (aka Andrew Jaswa), and yours truly.  We will also unveil an experiment that we'll call******  IRON DJ  ******Our two visiting DJs will compete to see who can whip up the best three-song set based on a theme randomly picked from suggestions made by YOU, the dancers.  The theme will be unveiled just before the contest.  More details to be announced at the dance but be sure to fill out a theme suggestion (it can be anything from pre-1940s Basie to yard work) and put it in the Iron DJ theme box.  Should be fun whether or not we can figure out exactly how it's going to work...We're back on stand-by at the moment regarding the Jam Cellar Workshop but stay tuned. Free refreshments, cool people to hang out with, great dancing, and there will be the return of RVA Blues at Mike's house following the dance so plan to stay late or stay over!AndySecond Saturday SwingThe Dance Space, Richmond6004 W. Broad StreetI-64 to Exit 183, Broad Street East; go 3/4-mile down and the DanceSpace will be on the left above Mekong Restaurant.6-7pm: Jam Cellar Workshop $87:30-8:30pm: Beginner lindy lesson: free with dance admission8:30-11:30ish: DJ tunes for dancing, $6/$3 students Wed, 07 May 2008 19:27:14 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2165#p2165 2165@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: NEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE!11:00a-12:00p Beginner Lindy: Learn the FUNdamentals of Lindy Hop's swingout. By Erika Phillips & Jeff Miller12:00p-1:15p Cool Moves 1:  Fun move combinations to get the crowds to notice. By Chris Crawford & Kristin Fisher1:20p-2:35p Showstoppers: Eye-popping move combinations that get you noticed! By Jeff & Amanda Miller2:40p-3:55p  Slips & Slides:  Put a lilttle wow & pizzaz in your steps.  By Tony Allison4:00p-5:00p Contrasting Lindy:  Exploring creativity, musicality, and challenges.. By Mihai BanulescuAt the dance:8:00p-9:00p Bluesin' Your Lindy:  Get all groovy in your Lindy without breaking rhythm. By Mihai Banulescu Wed, 07 May 2008 18:10:27 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2164#p2164 2164@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: VBLX Meeting Message: (notes are at home) The door prices are still being figured out, but something like the Fri evenings $10, Sat day dances are $5-$10,   Fri/Sat Late nites are $15. Wed, 07 May 2008 06:33:31 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2163#p2163 2163@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: VBLX Meeting Message: i have a friend that is going to be in town the weekend of vblx, but she can only make it out to a portion of the event.  what are the at-door prices going to be? Wed, 07 May 2008 05:57:40 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2162#p2162 2162@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: BABBLE Big Apple Blues Balboa and Lindy Exchange   May 2nd-4th Message: What a great time! I'm so happy to have been there, and we were all so blessed to have the gracious hospitality & generosity that Joy gave us--thanks again SOOO MUCH! WE LOVE YOU!...and I suppose I represent the basic survivalist brown air mattress...but at least I did upgrade at the very end ;)(and if I had a pretty floral print like Mark, everyone would be longingly looking at my air mattress w/ lust & envy in their eyes! :P)Did I mention that Bill had the best set I've heard from him...ever? It was pure magic in the air that afternoon. :) (Good blues music + alcohol + great dancers = major chemistry :D) Wed, 07 May 2008 05:23:20 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2161#p2161 2161@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: PittStop Lindy Hop 2008: Nov 21-23--Pittsburgh, PA Message: First on the venue for Friday night, we will have the Boilermaker Jazz Band! This band is much loved in cities all over the East Coast, but based--and also much adored--in Pittsburgh. They have been a favorite at PittStop since the very beginning. You will certainly enjoy their solid musicianship, fantastic selection of real swingin' jazz tunes, and the talent of their vocalist Jennie Luvv. More Coming Soon Tue, 06 May 2008 15:40:03 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2160#p2160 2160@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: Kristin and I are honored to be involved in a workshop for such a worthy cause.   We are bringing some really nice stuff  to share with you guys and gals.  I hope to see you there.  To piggy back off of what Amanda said I am unable to recall the last time these items have been offered, and who knows when we will pull them out of the Vault again. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:45:52 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2159#p2159 2159@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: Jeff and I have some new things to knock your socks off.  So come try these moves...who knows when we'll offer these again!  Plus all the money goes to our local Red Cross.  What a great way to spend your extra tax return!!! Tue, 06 May 2008 09:11:31 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2158#p2158 2158@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Red Cross Swing Workshop Benefit - Sat May 10th Message: Calling ALL Lindy Hoppers & Jitterbuggers,After last week's tornado devastation in Suffolk, the SwingVirginia Instructors have got together to put on a Swing Dance Workshop to help raise funds for the SEVA Red Cross to help out the local disaster relief efforts.  Come out and dance for a great cause.  Plus you get to learn some cool and pizzaz moves to put in your Lindy Hop.  Swing Dance Benefit  for SEVA Red Cross BENEFIT FOR SEVA-RED CROSSSaturday, May 10th Lindy Hop Workshops 11:00a-5:00p and DANCE: 8:00p-12:00aWe'll be cranking out some really cool techniques for the beginner to Intermediate Lindy Hopper, so bring a water bottle, notebook, extra shirt, and a powerbar or two!WORKSHOP DONATION: $20 Workshop-Package or $5 per class.  Plus $10 Private-Lessons available if you need a little extra help on the side.100% ALL TAX-DEDUCTIBLE PROCEEDS FROM WORKSHOPS GO TO SEVA-RED CROSS LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF!WORKSHOPS: Held at A Time To Dance Studio 11a-5pmDANCE PARTY: Held at Magic Moments Studio/VB Cost: $10 8p-12aFor class descriptions and directions, goto:http://www.swingvirginia.com/SwingForSE … index.html Tue, 06 May 2008 07:51:40 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2157#p2157 2157@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: BABBLE Big Apple Blues Balboa and Lindy Exchange   May 2nd-4th Message: I thought you'd said our host was amazingly 'gorgeous' and I was about to agree that dress on Saturday night was stunning.  When you factor in that she wasn't just our host but was also running the whole weekend, I think Joy was wonder woman.  Roland Barber was crazy awesome with Gordon on Friday and I'd like to personally thank Jenny for keeping Devona, Steven Watkins and I with fine single malt Irish whiskey during the Saturday afternoon terrace dance.  What a venue!Heck, it was like somebody scooped up Swing Out New Hampshire and dropped it in the middle of Manhattan! It was great to see little old Hampton Roads so well represented.  I also think we'd win any competition for most diverse collection of air mattresses with the floral/paisley pool float, the super-sized Chuckie Cheese play floor, the champagne deluxe model with color coordinated sheets and basic survivalist brown.We've got a good cadre of lindy hopping road trippers!  Now we all just need to bring an extra guest back with us for the Blues Collective in July! Mon, 05 May 2008 13:04:48 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2156#p2156 2156@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Virginia Beach Chorale Concert Message: If you are looking for an inexpensive night out then please join me at the Virginia Beach Chorale Concert to be held on Sunday, May 31st at 7:30 p.m at the Sandler Center.  Cost is $12 for adult and $10 for senior citizens or students.  My boyfriend, Bob Greene, will be performing at this event; we'd love to see you there and get some dessert at the Chesecake Factory afterwards!  This is a general admission event so come early to get your seat. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:04:03 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2155#p2155 2155@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: BABBLE Big Apple Blues Balboa and Lindy Exchange   May 2nd-4th Message: Went to BABBLE and had an awesome time!  The venues were great, our host was amazingly generous, and the Bands and DJ's were really good!  Where else can you go and find Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bill Borgida at the same event?!  Who would ever think Bill Nye was a lindy hopper!  I had an awesome time and I suggest anyone who missed out this year to keep there eyes open for next years event and seriously consider attending!  I talked to Bill Borgida for a little bit and I was floored that he wanted to actually help me out and give me some dance tips.  He's a really cool guy.  The india house on Saturday night was a really cool historic venue.  If I had more time I would have loved to actually tour the building and get more info about it.  There were antiques and pictures of prominant historic people from like the 1800's and all, that were all over the place.  It was filled with history.  The band "Harlem Blues Project" that played Saturday Night were awesome!  The played both slow blues and faster upbeat blues to swing to.  I had the best swing dance I've ever had so far, dancing to them.  Thanks again to our host ShortyJoy who was super accommodating and really cool, as well as Jenny and all of their friends who made this event awesome for everyone, especially those coming from out of town!  I'm still danciing on cloud 9!-swingkidd7, Norfolk VA Mon, 05 May 2008 12:43:18 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2154#p2154 2154@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Buenos Aires Blues: Knoxville, TN: June 6-8 Message: First off, I want to thank everyone for their support of the oxford comma.  I was very pleasantly surprised how many messages I got.  : )On to business...How to save money when going to BAB:Remember, the current price of $80 ($75 for students) only extends until May 23rd.  Don't wait until prices go up!  Also, if you need a lower admission price, we still have volunteer spots open.  Another way to save money: carpool!  If you know you're going, or are thinking of going, post on the forum and make plans with others from your scene.  Everyone likes saving on gas (not to mention the good environmental karma!).If money is more of an issue than time, consider flying into Nashville or Atlanta for lower fares, then carpooling to Ktown.  How to save money before/after BAB:Coast down hills.When approaching a redlight, slow waaaay down, to 10-20mph.  Chances are good that the light will turn green before you get there, saving you wasted gas on re-accelerating from a dead stop.Ramen.  Who knew that noodles-and-brine could come in so many flavors?Work by candlelight, and get up at dawn.  Lightbulbs, and the electricity to run them, are expensive!Rather than waste money on AC, just walk around naked.  Opening windows will help with circulation.  Opening doors while naked is not recommended.Save on water bills by using your neighbor's hose to water your lawn when they leave town.  When collecting their mail, take all the good coupons, too.Save on water and laundry detergent by taking showers in your clothes.  Now you and your clothes are squeaky clean!These helpful tips were brought to you by Buenos Aires Blues.  But seriously- go register.  It's cheaper, and you don't have to worry about us selling out again.Cheers,-Mike Mon, 05 May 2008 12:15:01 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2153#p2153 2153@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Joel & Alsion, Boilermakers in Pittsburgh, May 16-18 Message: A Weekend of Swing Dancing, Jazz Music and Balboa May 16-18, 2008 featuring Joel and Alison Plys with special guests the Boilermaker Jazz Band w/ Naomi Uyama! Join us for a blowout weekend of workshops and dancing. We are thrilled to have Joel and Alison back in Pittsburgh. Joel and Alison are from San Diego and tour the world teaching balboa, lindy, and more. They are excellent teachers who will really move our dancing along. Check out more about Joel and Alison at their site: http://2plyswing.com/ Joining Joel and Alison on Saturday afternoon and evening will be Pittsburgh's own Boilermakers Jazz Band. The Boilermakers have become the premier band on the East Coast and around the country for many lindy and balboa focused weekends, and we just are lucky enough to have them right here in our own backyard. We will spend two workshops with the band on Saturday afternoon exploring swing dance from the point of the musicality. http://www.boilermakerjazzband.com/ Friday Night, May 16th (Welcome Dance) 10:00 PM - 12:30 AM Saturday Afternoon, May 17th (Workshops) 1:15 - 2:15 Texas Tommy: Start by learning the Texas Tommy dance (not move) which was a popular dance in the Ragtime era of early Jazz music using 8 count rhythm and which allowed patner to break-away from one another. No prerequisite. 2:20 - 3:20 Evolution of the Lindy Swing-Out (After Seben): Explore how the Lindy Swing Out gradually evolved from the 20's partner Charleston as the music changed in the late 1920's. How was the swing out done in the movie After Seben? Prerequisite: Beginner Lindy 3:40 - 4:55 Musicality 1: Joel and Alison teach with the Boilermaker Jazz Band about jazz music and dance history. They will explore musical forms, structure and style. No prerequisite. 5:05 - 6:20 Musicality 2: Building on the previous session, the exploration continues to allow the dancers to better match their dancing to the music as the dance historically evolved along with Jazz music. Prerequisite: Musicality 1 Saturday Night, May 17th Swing Dance at Swing City with the Boilermakers and Noami Uyama Wightman Center Solway St., Pittsburgh 9:00 PM - Midnight (Pay at the door - cost: $10) www.swingpgh.com Sunday, May 18th (Workshops) 10:30 - 11:45 Pure Balboa: Start by re-tuning your pure Balboa foundation. Joel and Alison will then build on that solid foundation with variations. Prerequisite: Basic Balboa Steps noon - 1:15 Bal-Swing Transition Step and Throw Out: Joel and Alison will teach the transition from pure Balboa into Bal-Swing and this classic move. Learn how to best generate and use the energy of this move and improve the smoothness of it. Prerequisite: Beginner Balboa 2:45 - 4:00 Bal-Swing 1: Lollies, Crossovers, Pop-Turns, Throw Out. Joel and Alison will focus on honing your skill of smooth transitions and challenge you with footwork variations and syncopation. Prerequisite: Prior Bal-Swing 4:15 - 5:30 Bal-Swing 2: Continuing the progression from the Bal-Swing I class with more smoothness and challenges. Prerequisite: Bal-Swing 1 The Cost FULL WEEKEND Classification Price Student $75 General $90 SINGLE DAY Student $40 General $50 DANCE ONLY - pay at the door Friday: $ 5 For those not taking the workshops Saturday with Swing City: $10 at the door for everyone The location: Wightman School 5604 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 To Register: http://www.coalcountry.org/joelandallison.html Mon, 05 May 2008 10:24:32 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2152#p2152 2152@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Jitterbug & The Jump Session Show 2008 Message: Hello everyone, Just a reminder that the Silver Cloud Hotel Camp Jitterbug Rate will expire on May 5th so be sure to reserve your room before this date!  The Silver Cloud is a very nice hotel that is conveniently located in the center of Capitol Hill where all of the workshops are located.  They have graciously offered a highly reduced rate of $139 per night.  The rooms have two queen beds (you must request this!), a 24-hour pool and hot tub, a complimentary breakfast and more.  To make reservations, call the line below and request the Camp Jitterbug $139 rate.The Silver Cloud Hotel1100 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122Reservations:(800) 590-1801All of the details for this and other camp inquiries can be found at campjitterbug.comThanks and see you Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26th 2008)!The Camp Jitterbug Team Sun, 04 May 2008 15:19:06 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2151#p2151 2151@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Sugar Foot Stomp! July 4th-6th Asheville, NC Message: Hey folks~In an effort to better get to know what dancers want and expect from our events, we are going to start blogging about them. We invite you to join in the conversation, as your comments will really help shape the direction of our events!Visit the Stomp Blog at http://www.sugarftstomp.com/blog/ ! Fri, 02 May 2008 09:59:04 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2150#p2150 2150@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: M.II.B: Mystic Blues II 16-18 May 2008 Message: Hey all, in case if you aren't finished with your travels just yet!  Get your butt on up to MYSTIC BLUES in Mystic, CT.  I'll be joining the workshop not only as DJ but also as an Instructor.  So get your Blues fix with Aliens.  http://www.gargleblasterblues.com/mysticblues2/Mystic Blues II (16-18 May) is fast approaching and we want to make sure you are registered and coming to this fantastic event. We have awesome bands, amazing instructors and fantastic DJs... Everything required for having a kicka** weekend!Couple things to note:1. To register online today and the weekend passes are soooooo cheap at $80!! This includes three dances, two late nights and 9 hours of workshops. A la carte the cost is over $130~ SO REGISTER NOW!2. Be sure to get your housing requests in pronto! We still have wonderful hosts with space for you, so we can house everyone (we hope), but we need to know first. We will sending out housing assignments a week before the event and closing ALL housing on Tuesday 13 May. GET HOUSING REQUESTS IN!!! 3. 15 Days until there weekend... time is running out and we don't want you to miss your chance to BLUES!!! Come and have TONS OF FUN! Thu, 01 May 2008 11:33:35 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2149#p2149 2149@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Swing Week At Augusta Launches Dance Website! Message: SWING WEEK INSTRUCTORS: SPOTLIGHT ON JAYA DORF & MICHAEL GAMBLEMichael & Jaya (Asheville, NC  www.michaelandjaya.com ) have played a nurturing role in the Southeast for the last six years, prolifically teaching, organizing, and devoting themselves to the growth of the Lindy Hop community. In addition to organizing   Lindy Focus, Sugar Foot Stomp, and Southern Belle Swing Bash), they have taught workshops throughout the region including Orlando, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Charleston, Greenville, Asheville, Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte, Blacksburg, Pittsburgh, and most recently San Francisco and Sacramento. They have attended and led multiple regional teacher training seminars, and have sought relentlessly to spread awareness of Lindy Hop and to cultivate its tradition and technique. Together and separately they have helped to facilitate and judge a variety of contests of every style associated with the Lindy Hop world.MICHAEL & JAYA attended Swing Week for the first time last year: Jaya as a dance instructor (assisting Bill Borgida) and Michael as piano accompanist for the vocals class.  When these two got out on the dance floor, they brought the house down!  Their energy and vitality will be a wonderful addition to everyone’s experience at Augusta!For more information about the dance program at swing week, go to www.augustaheritage.com/lindyhop  and www.augustaheritage.com/swing.html . Thu, 01 May 2008 09:58:01 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2148#p2148 2148@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: LINDY on the ROCKS * Aug 8-10 * Denver!!! Message: LAST DAY FOR THE $109 DISCOUNTED WEEKEND PASS PRICE BREAK!As promised, this year is even bigger and better!*NEW* for 2008! By request, we’ve added a team competition! Now, let’s make it happen! You only need a minimum of two couples to make a team. Lindy hop, blues, balboa…it’s all good. Represent your scene!**LATE NIGHT PARTIES! Swing & Blues on Friday night (with food!) and on Saturday night Swing & Soul Party featuring Peter Strom (again, food!) and yet another late night dance on Sunday. Come early and stay late!Who’s already in?!!!Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Kansas, Texas, California, Alabama, DC, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, Washington, JAPAN and KOREA!www.lindyontherocks.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:11:50 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2147#p2147 2147@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Count Basie Orchestra in Concert, May 24th Message: Woohoo!!!  Way to go Kari!  We've now got some top notch icing on the jam packed weekend dance cake!!!  That's great news. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:54:36 -0700