Houston Swing Dance Society
August Elective is Collegiate Shag
Written by Admin 26 July 2010
This elective will blast off your cardio-training for the month of August! The Collegiate Shag, taught by Holly and Cornelius, is a high energy swing dance from the 1930's and 40's. This dance is sure to get your blood pumping, but you'll be rewarded by all the fun you'll have learning it!! Every Sunday in August at 7:30pm. Swing Dancing at the Chocolate Bar
Written by Admin 23 June 2010
Recent Find: The Rice Village Chocolate Bar (2521 University Blvd) has live jazz music EVERY Thursday evening 7-10pm. The band is Buzz and The Blue Cats and the play very swing danceable music. They are a very versatile band and respond well to requests; so don't be bashful. They loved having dancers there the last time a group of dancers showed up. Please join us whether you want to dance or just listen and watch the dancers! Since this is a FREE event please be sure to patronize the Chocolate Bar and tip the band! Hellzapoppin' Then and Now
Written by Admin 01 June 2010
2009 what would have been Frankie Manning's 95th Birthday was celebrated by thousands of lindy hoppers from all reaches of the world in NYC. HSDS was a proud organizer for this huge undertaking. The crowning event to the festivities was a full theatrical show of Frankies life, culminating in a recreation of one of the most spectacular lindy hop routines caught on film, Hellzapoppin' (1941) with Frankie Manning as lead choreographer. Several highly acclaimed dancers recreated this routine as a special gift to Frankie. We know in our hearts he was swinging out with us on that night! HSDS and Brian Grady are proud to release the footage from this routine.Swing Out of Town
Written by Admin 30 March 2010
Still on a high from the dancing at Lindyfest?? Here is our collection of upcoming Lindy Hop and Balboa events that are worth your pennies!
provides fantastic competitions organized, performed and judged at the highest levels possible and inclusive of all nations wishing to participate.Lindy Friday is Back - August 13th
Written by Admin 19 July 2010
Lindy Friday is the perfect way to start your weekend with a swing, featuring some of Houston's favorite swing DJs, and brought to you by Alex and Samantha. Avoid bad luck by coming to Lindy Friday the 13th! Alex and Samantha want to thank to everyone who came out last time for the debut dance! It was such a success that this time there will be a bigger room and dancing will go until 10 pm. Congratulations to Bobby Mckinney for winning a Houston Lindy Hop shirt in the raffle last month. This time they're raffling off a one hour private lesson with Brian Eley and Anna Whitmire, so mark your calendars now! $5 at the door. RSVP on Facebook. Houston DJ Summit July 17th
Written by Admin 21 June 2010
Are you DJing and would like to improve your skills? Have you ever thought you might like to DJ?
Organized by Houston DJ, Kristina Arscott, this is a rare opportunity to learn from several of our most experienced DJs, as well as the whole of the DJ community itself.
This event will be open to local DJs who like swing, blues and fusion music. The goal is to increase DJ skills and create a space for all swing/blues/fusion DJs to get to know each other.
The day will offer tips and advice on topics including:
- Know your equipment and how to pack your "DJ Bag"
- How to build a great set for a particular gig...for the dancers, the hosts and you!
- Building and organizing your music collection
- Making your set flow
- How to "read a room"
- Resources you can use to become a better DJ
July Elective is Focusing on Technique with Jason and Chansin
Written by Admin 23 June 2010
New Dance - Lindy Friday July 9th
Written by Admin 21 June 2010
Introducing Lindy Friday, Houston's newest monthly swing dance event. Organizers and all around Lindy Hop enthusiasts, Alex and Samantha, have put together a perfect way to start your weekend off right! The inaugural dance is Friday, July 9th, 7-9pm at the Houston Dance Factory and is only $5. Let's show them some support and maybe this will turn into a weekly event! Visit their Facebook page for more information. July 1st Seth Walker in Austin
Written by Admin 21 June 2010
To start your holiday weekend off right, the Austin Swing Syndicate is presenting a special evening of live music with SETH WALKER. Be prepared for an awesome night of great live swing music.
Seth Walker is a dancers' favorite in Austin! Seth always puts on a great show and this won't be an exception. It may be hot outside, and with Seth Walker around it's sure to be one smokin' evening!
Want to check out the band but don't have any cool moves for the dance floor? Don't worry! As always, we offer a FREE class designed to get you out onto the floor and swinging.
$5 (MEMBERS) / $7 (NON-MEMBERS)
July 1, 2009 8:00pm-midnight
Intro classes at 8:15 (Free with paid admission!)
$5 members / $7 non-members
2 rooms for dancing
Visit Austin Swing Syndicate for more information
More Articles...
- Dawn Hampton Short Film to be shown at Aurora Picture Show June 25th
- Big Bad Voodo Daddy June 25th at House of Blues
- Stay Cool with the June Elective
- Tribute to Frankie Manning
- Workshop with Andrew and Karen in Dallas
- Austin Swing Syndicate's 11th Anniversary June 3rd!
- Free 5th Sunday Dance and Lesson May 30th!
- May Elective
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