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Upcoming Dances The 5th Sunday Dance at HSDS will be held August 30th. Entrance is two non-perishable canned goods or a suggested donation of $5 to the Houston Food Bank.
Second Cup Swing hosts their monthly dance at Taft Street Coffee (2115 Taft) The third Saturday of the month at 8:30pm till Midnight. Only $4! Check out the next two dances on Saturday, August 15th
Demitasse Dance every Saturday (except for Taft dance) 9PM @ Té House of Tea (1927 Fairview) FREE!!!
HSDS Dances are every Sunday 8-10pm; $5
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HSDS Happenings All HSDS classes are Sundays at The Melody Club, unless otherwise posted. Click here to view our weekly class schedule. We offer lessons for beginner to advanced dancers. No partner necessary! Our weekly Sunday dance is 8:30-10:30pm following the lessons. August Elective is the Big Apple The Big Apple is a fun group dance that has several variations. The Big Apple was a dance sensation in the late 1930s and while out on tour, Frankie Manning choreographed his own version of the popular da
nce craze. You'll learn this variation with moves like Truckin, the Suzie-Q and Boogie-backs! Take a look at the classic film, Keep Punchin', for all the fun in store for you!
Electives are taught at 7:30pm every Sunday! Don't miss out on this one!
August 5th Sunday Dance will benefit the Houston Food Bank HSDS will be hosting our 5th Sunday party on August 30th. HSDS has a long history of giving back to the community and supports the Houston Food Bank with yearly food drives. This 5th Sunday, the entrance fee is two non-perishable canned goods or a $5 suggested donation to the Houston Food Bank. 100% of donations will go directly to the Houston Food Bank. The Houston Food Bank is a private, nonprofit organization serving the Greater Houston area, for more information, please go to Houston Food Bank
Swing Out of Town In Texas:
Cypress Dance
August 8th, 9pm–12am at Cypress Dance
Cypress Dance is opening their doors to Lindy Hop for the first time! The night starts with an intro Lindy lesson at 8pm to 9pm then music till midnight. Cypress Dance has a fantastic 3,000 sf wood floor. Come on out and show Cypress what Lindy’s about. The dance is only $5.
Lesson: 8pm-9pm (Intro to Lindy Hop)
Dance: 9pm to 12pm
Address: 25250 NW Freeway, Suite 280, Cypress, Texas 77429 (map)
The Lindy Project presents, "Learn to Lindy like a Ninja!"
Austin, Saturday September 19th, 11am-5pm
Dancer's Workshop, 11150 Research Blvd # 107, Austin, TX
Register online at The Lindy Project
Beyond:
Lindy on the Rocks
Denver, CO, August 14-16th
Now in its 5th year, with over 350 participants from around the world, a True Swing Dance Tradition!!!! created by Lindy Hoppers for Lindy Hoppers.
International Lindy Hop Championships
August 27-30th, Washington DC
ILHC, with the inaugural event in 2008, became the first Lindy Hop event of its kind, recognizing the international presence and appeal of Lindy Hop, while preserving its spirit and giving the dance the respect and honor it deserves.
Swing Out New Hampshire
Hebron, NH, September 2nd–7th
Swing Out New Hampshire is a dance camp focusing primarily on Lindy Hop, offering four full days of classes and five nights of dancing at Camp Wicosuta in Hebron, NH. Wicosuta is a real kids' summer camp, and each summer, at the end of August, it transforms into SONH over an extended Labor Day Weekend.
Instructors this year: Steven & Virginie, Bill Borgida., Miss Dawn Hampton, Steven Mitchell & Virginie, Bill Borgida & Laura Malloy, Skye Humphries & Frida, Segerdahl, Joel Plys & Evita Arce, Nathan Bugh & Gina Helfrich, Davis Thurber & Emily Vanston, Greg Avakian & Laurie Zimmerman.
Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown
New Orleans, LA, October 8-11th
Come join the international swing dance community in New Orleans for 5 days of social dancing, inspiring dance contests, dance classes for all levels, and panel discussions on the symbiotic relationship between jazz musicians and jazz dancers. Brace yourself for an event like no other in a city like no other.
Houston's Harvest Moon Ball is September 26th! The HSDS annual Harvest Moon Ball dance is scheduled for September 26th, 2009. Tickets will be $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door and will be available for online purchase soon. Dance to a live band, enter fun contests and watch our Hepcats perform for you. More details to follow!
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Rice University @ Rice Memorial Center
Free lesson followed by the dance ~8pm-12am
Live band to be announced
Free Parking!
Houston Swing Dance Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit association.
Houston Swing Dance Society is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through The Houston Arts Alliance.
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