Houston Swing Dance Society
Thank You for Making Lindyfest a Huge Success
Written by Admin 17 March 2011
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to support Lindyfest this past weekend! The weekend was jam packed with killer performances, inspiring classes and some truly amazing music and dancing! Lindyfest is a completely non-profit event that is supported 100% by volunteers. Without such dedicated volunteers who share the vision of what Lindyfest can be all of the greatness would not happen. Thank you to all of our volunteers, especially: Yvonne Evrard - Instructor Coordinator, Gloria Sanchez-Volunteer Coordinator and Registration Guru, Brian Eley, Leon Chol, Troy Powell, Jerry Foote-Sound Coordinators, Leah Ekstrom- DJ Coordinator, Pang Jean-Instructor Hospitality, Julie and Katie Wood-Instructor Transportation, Bertha Neal-Eley-Registration, Sandra Marek-Super Volunteer and David Krossifik-Super Volunteer. Thank You, Larry and MariahMarch Elective is Charleston
Written by Admin 04 March 2011
Jazz it up with Charleston! The March elective will take you through the fun techniques of Charleston, solo and partnered. Be prepared for the giggles as you return to the roaring twenties to steal some fantastic dance moves! The elective meets every Sunday at 7:30pm. Beginner's Crash Course March 12-13th
Written by Admin 04 February 2011
HSDS is offering a special Beginner's Track Crash Course for people looking to start their journey into Lindy Hop during our big Lindyfest weekend. In very personalized classes, we start from the very beginning and teach you how to put the triple in your step. Anyone can do it! You'll also be treated to special visits from legends of the dance. Registration is only $55 and includes 8 hours of instruction at the Sheraton Hotel plus entrance into the Saturday evening dance, which includes live music from Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five and our Big Saturday Night Show. No previous dance experience or partner is needed! Register online. For more information visit Lindyfest. No Classes/Dance on March 13th
Written by Admin 04 March 2011
As we will all be at Lindyfest working with great instructors to improve our dancing, all levels of classes AND the Sunday night dance on March 13th are canceled. Don't fret, you can still dance with us all weekend long at the Sheraton Brookhollow. If you've paid for the month at HSDS, the Sunday night dance is Free! All other dances can be paid for individually (on the night of the dance) or you can purchase an all dance pass for $85.
We'll be back to our normal schedule the rest of the month, but our dancing will be anything but normal! Watch out as our dancers improve leaps and bounds over the Lindyfest weekend!
The Harlem Hot Shots
Written by Admin 05 February 2011
The Harlem Hot Shots from Sweden are amazing! Watch this recent video to see some truly inspiring Lindy Hop! The dancers are: Frida Borg, Frida Segerdahl, Jenny Deurell, Pontus Persson, Rikard Ekstrand and Sakarias Larsson.
Ella - The Musical
Written by Admin 14 February 2011
The Society for the Performaing Arts is bringing an exciting new musical to Houston about jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald February 17th and 18th at the Wortham Theater. Featuring more than 20 classic hits like "S'Wonderful," "Night and Day," and "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got that Swing." For $10 off A and B level pricing visit www.eventusher.com and enter password: ladybegood.
February's Elective is Line Dancing
Written by Admin 04 February 2011
Lindy Bowl is Back!
Written by Admin 26 January 2011
Are you conflicted? Want to dance but don't want to miss the big game? We have your solution! Lindy Bowl! Not only do we have game projected on the big screen (starting at 5:30pm), but we'll provide the pizza, too! Once the game's over, we'll have our own version of the Superbowl! Four Lindy Hop teams will battle it out lindy style for the ultimate title of Lindy Bowl Champs! This event is always a crowd pleaser! Teams must consist of new dancers as well as "seasoned" dancers and they'll strut their stuff play-off style until there's only one team standing! Come out and have a bowl with us! 5:30-game starts; 6:30-8:30-class time; dance and Lindy Bowl-8:30-10:30pm. Don't worry if you're not competing, there will still be time to dance, plus lots of entertainment to keep you happy! RSVP on our Facebook page to see who's coming! Soul Nite! with Aurora Picture Show and Project Row Houses
Written by Admin 24 January 2011
Aurora Picture Show and Project Row Houses will present some classic and rare soul performances on February 4th and 5th at the historic Eldorado Ballroom ($10). Friday night features an all-star selection of 1960s performances featuring Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and many others. Saturday night, the fun continues with an entirely different selection of performance footage following Soul music into the early 70s. Things get funky as performers including Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & The Family Stone, and Ike & Tina Turner heat up the screen. Dancing in the aisles is encouraged.More Articles...
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