Upcoming events!
Check out these events and also like the facebook page to get a weekly list of swing dance and music events at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Fall 2024

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Sept. 5th, 2024 Thursday nights - Balboa Series
Thursdays in September (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th)
Join the Arizona Lindy Hop Society for an exciting new four week Balboa series that will have you on the dance floor feeling more confident and having fun. This 4 week progressive series will challenge you and help your dancing grow.

Dancewise Dance Studio: 5555 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
7:00-8:00pm: Balboa
All ages welcome, no partner needed.
$15 per person, per class (class cards available to bring price to $11)
These classes are progressive and build on the previous class each week
https://www.facebook.com/events/1732044037540206

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Rattle and Roll Night
Friday, September 13th
Phoenix's new 1950s Rock'n' Roll and Jiver's Night! (No cover).
Rockabilly Jive dance lesson at 7pm followed by non-stop Rock'n' Roll, Jump Blues, Doo-Wop, Boppers and Strollers til 1am
Starlite Lounge - 4346 W. Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ
7:00pm: Rockabilly Jive Dance Lesson
8:00pm-1:00am: Dance to DJ's playing the best Rockabilly
FREE, 21+

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Saturday Afternoon Swing Tea Dance at NRG
Saturday, September 14th, 2024  1pm-4pm
(Upcoming dates: 10/12, 11/9, 12/7)
Join us for a day of lessons, dancing, tea, and appetizers.
NRG Ballroom - 931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ (Rural and Elliot)
1:00pm-2:00pm: Swing and Lindy Hop lessons (two at the same time) with Steve Conrad & Dana Stephenson and Kiffer & Sam Dengler
2:30pm-4:00pm: Dance to DJs, enjoy fresh brewed teas, delicious finger foods, and chocolates from around the world.
All ages welcome, no partner needed.
$10 per person, Class cards welcome. Students get in for half price with Student ID.

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Celebrate Swing at the MIM
Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th, 2024 9am-5pm
two day all day event with live music, dance lessons, a screening of “Alive and Kicking”, and more!
Musical Instrument Museum – 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
Included with paid museum admission; free for members, all ages welcome
https://mim.org/events/celebrate-swing-2024/2024-10-05/

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Three dance cruises coming soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFrUZTMr24

Cruise #1
Swingin' on the Sea Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Feb. 16-22, 2025
from Galveston, TX
We can't wait for the Lindy and Balboa Cruise, happening February 16-22, 2025. Join us for an amazing time in the Western Caribbean.
Here are our ports: Galveston, TX ► Costa Maya, MEX ► Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Honduras ► Cozumel, MEX
This will be an 6-day Lindy and Balboa Cruise aboard the Carnival Dream while dancing our way to paradise!
We leave from Galveston, TX (come in early for local dances in Austin and Houston) and head to the warm beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean to visit the exotic ports.
Classes during days at sea, dances on beaches and dances at night on the ship to our DJs and the ship's live music!
Learn to dance from top international instructors from around the U.S. with classes in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, Shag, Charleston, vintage jazz steps & line dances, swing music on an ukulele, and so much more! Beginning to advanced level classes.

Instructors include:
• Steve Conrad (Phoenix, AZ)
• Terry & Cindy Gardner (Minneapolis, MN)
• Camille Hartley (Wilmington, NC) swing music/ukulele track
• Paul Riding and Laura Evans (Corona and Irvine, CA)
• Jerry & Kathy Warwick (Dallas, TX)

You MUST book with our group to participate in the dances, workshops, and group dining!
Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.

Prices start at:
$649 Inside cabin, $799 ocean view, $949 balcony (per person, based on double occupancy). Note: Prices can change once our block is sold. Price does not include taxes, and dance fee.
Optional travel insurance available.

Dance fee: Only $249 for all dance classes, dances, swag, and more for 6 days! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Only $149 before May 31st, 2024.
Note: The dance fee is fully refundable up to 60 days before the cruise begins.

Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book!
There is currently no fee for non-dancing friends who join us. Please note that they will not get into dances or classes or get our cruise swag.
Register today at www.LindyCruise.com

Cruise #2
West Coast Swing and Country Cruise to the Bahamas
April 7-11, 2025
Miami, FL ► Nassau, Bahamas ► Princess Cays, Bahamas
Classes with instructors from all over the US, dances every night on the ship, dances on beaches.
www.DanceCruisers.com

Cruise #3
Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise
November 6-10, 2025
Join us for the Lindy, Shag, and Soul Cruise, happening November 6-10, 2025. We will have an amazing time in California and Mexico.

Here are our ports: Long Beach, CA ► Catalina Island, CA ► Ensenada, MEX

This will be an 4-day Lindy, Collegiate Shag, and Soul Cruise aboard the Carnival Radiance while dancing our way to paradise!

We leave from the Carnival Port in Long Beach, CA (right next to the Queen Mary). Come in early for local dances in Orange County/Los Angeles and head to the warm beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Classes during days at sea, dances on beaches, dances on Catalina Island and at a winery in Ensenada, and dances at night on the ship to our DJs and the ship's live music!
Learn to dance from top international instructors from around the U.S. with classes in Lindy Hop, Shag, Soul, Balboa, Charleston, vintage jazz steps & line dances, and so much more! Beginning to advanced level classes.

Instructors include:
• Stephen Sayer and Karine Hermes (Los Angeles, CA)
• David Frutos and Kim Clever (Ventura, CA)
• Steve Conrad (Phoenix, AZ)
• Camille Hartley (Wilmington, NC)
• Emma Bowser (Washington, D.C.)
• Jerry & Kathy Warwick (Dallas, TX)

Singles and couples welcome - plenty of partners for everyone. We will enjoy our dance lessons and continue the fun at our private dance cocktail parties! We dine as a group and we have some fun theme nights too!
The fun never stops and you will make memories and friends that can last a lifetime.
You MUST book with our group to participate in the dances, workshops, and group dining!
Prices start at:
$399 Inside cabin, $449 ocean view, $599 balcony (per person, based on double occupancy).
Note: Prices can change once our block is sold. Price does not include taxes, and dance fee.
Optional travel insurance available.

Dance fee: Only $249 for all dance classes, dances, dance events held on Catalina Island, dance events held in Ensenada, swag, and more for four days! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Only $149 before May 31st, 2024.
Note: The dance fee is fully refundable up to 60 days before the cruise begins.
Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book.
www.LindyCruise.com

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LIVE MUSIC AND SWING DANCE EVENTS:
Get the weekly list of live music happenings at www.facebook.com/AZLindy
Fri., 9/6
Taj Farrant with special guests Jazel Farrant, Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dic
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $36-$86, 21+
Fri., 9/6
Big Daddy D and the Dynamites Featuring Betty Jo Vachon
Westside Blues & Jazz - 17045 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ
7:30pm – 11pm, no cover (two drink minimum), 21+
Sat., 9/7
Bisbee Blues Festival (with the Sugar Thieves and more!)
Warren Ballpark - 99 Arizona St #73, Bisbee, AZ
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, $25, All ages
Sat., 9/7
Johnny Rawls and the Bad News Blues Band
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $22, 21+
Weds., 9/11
The Hot Club of Cowtown (Django style jazz)
MIM - 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10pm, $44.50–$49.50,  All ages
Sat., 9/14
The Sugar Thieves
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $20, 21+
Weds., 9/25
Igor and the Red Elvises
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $20, 21+
Fri., 9/27
Bob Corritore's All Star Birthday Blues Bash!
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, $30, 21+
Sun., 9/29
Arizona Blues Showdown
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
12:00 pm -5:00 pm, $10, 21+
Sat. 10/5 and Sun., 10/6
Celebrate Swing at the MIM – two day all day event with live music, dance lessons, a screening of “Alive and Kicking”, and more!
Musical Instrument Museum – 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
9am-5pm, Included with paid museum admission; free for members, all ages welcome
Tues., 10/8
LOWDOWN BRASS BAND with PRIME SOCIETY, BAD CACTUS BRASS BAND
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $16, 21+
Thurs., 10/10
Ruthie Foster
MIM - 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ
7:00 pm - 10pm, $44.50–$49.50,  All ages
Sat., 10/12
The Sugar Thieves
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $20, 21+
Thurs., 10/17
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys with opening set from the SuperTonkers
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $25, 21+
Weds., 10/30
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with Fran Moran & The Nervous Wrecks
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $65, 21+

Thurs., 11/21
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts - Virginia G. Piper Theater
7380 E 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Together for more than 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades-long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music.
7:30 p.m. - 10:30pm, $45-$65, All ages

Weekly event updates at www.Facebook.com/AZLindy

Swing Out - Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, and Blues Events around the World
see a full list of events around the world at: http://www.swingplanit.com/

Sept. 12-15, 2024
Barcelona Lindy Exchange - 10th Edition
Barcelona, Spain
https://barcelonalindyexchange.com/

 

Oct. 3-6, 2024
SEOUL Lindyfest
Seoul, South Korea
https://seoullindyfest.wordpress.com/

 

Dec. 26, 2024-Jan 1, 2025
Lindy Focus
Ashville, NC
https://www.lindyfocus.com/

 

Dec. 29, 2024-Jan 1, 2025
Stormy Weather Jazz Dance Festival
Seattle, WA
https://www.stormyweatherjazzfest.com/

 

Dec. 26, 2024-Jan 1, 2025
Snowball
Stockholm, Sweden
https://www.thesnowball.se/

 

Feb. 16-22, 2025
Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Caribbean
Galveston, TX
www.LindyCruise.com

 

April 7-11, 2025
West Coast Swing and Country Cruise to the Bahamas
Miami, FL
www.LindyCruise.com

 

Nov. 6-10, 2025
Lindy , Shag, and Soul Cruise to Baja
Long Beach, CA
www.LindyCruise.com

On the Web

Each month we will offer you some web videos that are making their way around the world.  We have a video page up filled with vintage and new swing dance clips: azlindy.com/videos/

What is Lindy Hop?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fDIPCuGpjE

Lindy Cruise Vlog (16 minutes with lots of detail): https://youtu.be/YaAT-2zfdx8?si=3SJWPTzTM2Deq1g4

Open Lindy Hop Finals at Camp Hollywood 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZarMsJhDzM4

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Spotify playlists:

Try these playlists to listen to some great swing music. These are playlists from the most recent Lindy Cruise

Here are some of the playlists from our cruise!
Hollywood Glamour Night: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MTHV5nKk1pweb9nGs58fh?si=a4b0354bc63f48cd
Animal Night: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zPeH7h6Zdo6wvBFU7QHRq?si=7bae4add4f9643e8
Swingin’ Soul Night: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BiAqjdO9UQH80CsXlm7Qp?si=c945ee2b83ce4b46
Balboa practice music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QpZX4ASwrThTeD6wnBeo5?si=bddc22079a3a407e

Dance Etiquette - A Lindy hoppers guide to Dance etiquette
Unsolicited Teaching
This is unfortunately one of the more common breaches of dance etiquette. This often happens when a dancer stops in the middle of a song to correct his or her partner, or tell them how to execute a move. Ironically, this error is often committed by individuals who are not fit to teach. Experienced social dancers dance at the level of their partners. Even for experienced dancers, the social dance floor is not the place to teach or to correct your partner. It is better to concentrate on patterns that both partners can do and enjoy. Unsolicited teaching can be humiliating and can take the fun out of dancing.

Ten ways to improve your dancing

1. Private lessons are the single best way to learn how to dance
2. Go to group classes and social dancing as often as possible
3. Attend weekend camps for an immersion experience and jump start your dancing
4. Travel and dance out of town
5. Dance with a variety of people, of all dance levels, as much as possible.
6. Watch experienced dancers when you go out, on the internet, and anywhere else you can
7. Record yourself dancing and look at your lines and how you can improve
8. Listen to lots of swing music and dance to live music as often as possible
9. Try other dance forms
10. Have fun, be creative, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes

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