Events

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

Winter 2024/2025

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The Charlie Project - Collecting Backpacks, Jackets, Blankets, and more for homeless veterans and people experiencing homelessness
Now through Jan. 20th.
This holiday season we will be collecting backpacks, jackets, blankets, hygiene items, and more to give to people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on veterans who live on the street during the cold winter months. We will deliver all items to the PHX350 program at the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, the MANA House for homeless veterans, and Andre House serving people experiencing homelessness on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 21) as a day of service project. Backpacks will be filled with blankets and distributed to people living on the streets.

Drop off Locations:
Any YMCA in the Greater Phoenix area (Downtown Phoenix, Chris-Town, Ahwatukee, Maryvale, Goodyear, El Mirage, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Mesa)
Dayspring Church - 1365 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ
Dance Wise Dance Studio - 5555 N. 7th St., Phoenix
NRG Dance Studio - 931 E Elliot Rd # 101, Tempe, AZ

In honor of Charles "Charlie" Conrad, a Marine and Navy Vietnam Veteran, Missou Track Star Athlete, and Incredible Father and Grandfather (Papa). He volunteered working with homeless veterans and we are honoring his memory by helping Veterans and anyone experiencing homelessness.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1747221399368329

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December 21st, 2024 - Sugar Thieves Holiday Party and California Routine performance
The Sugar Thieves annual Holiday show is this Saturday! 8pm!
Join us at The Rhythm Room friends! Shea Marshall will be here from Vegas, and special guest Hans Olson, and a performance by The Arizona Lindy Hop Society!
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 12:00 am, $20, 21+

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December 28th, 2024 - End of year and birthday celebration Swing Dance
7pm-10pm
Come celebrate the end of the year and wish Sujoy (a fellow swing dancer) a happy birthday. There will be food, music (DJ and live music), outdoor games, and lots more.
Swing dance lesson at 7:30pm (15 min) followed by open dancing. Then a Country Two Step lesson at 8:30pm (15 min) followed by more open dancing.
For drinks this is a BYOB event, potluck event. Bring your own drinks and a side dish to share. There will be tamales and more food.

This event is free and feel free to invite friends. The more, the merrier!

If you can bring a backpack, jacket, or blanket, we will be donating to the MANA House for Veterans, YMCA PHX350, and Andre House.

Richard and Sujoy's House: 7344 N 22nd Place Phoenix, AZ 85020

This will be at the home of Sujoy and Richard who met at a swing dance class by rotating to each other and both deciding they didn't want to rotate anymore. Not long after, they got married and have been together ever since. They have a beautiful home at the base of Piestawa Peak with a tennis court and a new outdoor area with a stage and space for dancing.

R.S.V.P. on the Facebook event page, please:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1245271160034302

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NYE Swing Dance Events and more!
Dance into 2025 at one of these fun events:

Tues., 12/31 - Blue Year's Eve Party! With Jimi Primetime Smith and the Bob Corritore Blues Band
Rhythm Room - 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ
8:00 pm - 1:00 am, $35, 21+

Tues., 12/31 - POP A TOP Rockin' Western New Year's Eve Spectacular!
Eddie Clendening and The Blue Ribbon Boys, The Tone Slingers from Los Angeles, Brea Burns & The Boleros, and Woody Rambell & The Wrecks, all hosted by the one and only August Manley.
Dirty Drummer - 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
8:00 pm - 1:00 am, $25, 21+

Tues., 12/31 - New Years Eve Party: Dennis Rowland and Delphine Cortez with Joel Robin & Friends
@ The Nash - 110 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
7:30 – 10:00pm, $75-$95, 21+

Out of town NYE events:
Tues., 12/31 - A Smokin' Rockabilly New Years Eve!
The Paladins, Big Sandy and his Fly-rite Boys, Tim Polecat, and hosted by Grey Delisle.
Golden Sails Hotel - Crystal Ballroom
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA
7pm-1am, $55-$80, 18+
Tickets: https://www.stellarshows.net/shows/287695
Stay at the hotel for $136/night. 562-594-0210

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/

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First Friday Country Two-Step class and dance to live band
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Join us for a fun Arizona Two-Step class at Dancewise Dance Studio and then join us as we try our new steps to a live Country band at Foley Ranch at Desert Ridge. We will do this once a month. Try something new!
Dancewise 5555 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
7:00-8:00pm, All ages welcome, no partner needed.
$15 per person, per class (class cards available to bring price to $11)

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January 9th, 2025 Thursday nights - East Coast Swing/6-count Lindy Hop
Thursdays in January (9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th)
Join the Arizona Lindy Hop Society for an exciting new four week East Coast Swing/6-count Lindy Hop series that will have you on the dance floor feeling more confident and having fun. This progressive series will focus on rhythm, connection, and fun moves for leading and following.

Dancewise Dance Studio: 5555 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
7:00-8:00pm, 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

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Classes with Steve Conrad at Village Club locations in 2025

Country Two Step and Line Dancing
DC Ranch Village: Wednesdays 6pm, Jan. 15th – Feb. 12th, 2025
Gainey Village: Sundays at 4pm, Jan. 12th-Feb. 9th
Camelback Village: Sundays at 6pm, Jan. 12th-Feb. 9th

Country Two Step and Line dancing - Level 2 - Intermediate
Gainey Village: Sundays at 4pm, March 2nd – March 30th, 2025

Latin dance series at the Village: Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue
DC Ranch Village: Wednesdays 6pm, March 5th – April 2nd, 2025
Camelback Village: Sundays at 6pm, March 2nd – March 30th, 2025

Country Swing class
Gainey Village: Sundays at 4pm, April 27th - May 25th, 2025 (no class on May 11 for Mother's Day)

East Coast Swing class
DC Ranch Village: Wednesdays 6pm, April 23rd - May 21st, 2025
Camelback Village: Sundays at 6pm, April 27th - May 25th, 2025 (no class on May 11 for Mother's Day)

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Swingin' on the Sea Lindy and Balboa Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Feb. 16-22, 2025
from Galveston, TX
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)
• Paul Riding and Laura Evans (Corona and Irvine, CA)
• 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.

Prices start at:
$649 Inside cabin, $799 ocean view, $949 balcony (per person, based on double occupancy).

Please mention where you heard about the cruise when you book!
Register today at www.LindyCruise.com

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

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

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 March 31, 2025
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:
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