Houston Swing Dance Society
Guys and Dolls
Written by Admin 18 August 2011
This swing era musical will be cats meow at the Hobby Center this September 27th-Oct 9th. Guys and Dolls is about a group of gamblers, gangsters and gals in the seedy, after-hours underworld of the city that never sleeps. Featuring all new scenery and filled with hits like “Luck Be A Lady” and “Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat,” this show is one the whole family will enjoy – you can bet on it!Get a Free Month of Class When You Become a Member
Written by Admin 01 September 2011
Are your wallets drained from buying all those new school clothes and text books or from keeping the a/c cranked down enough to not melt away? Then, we've got a great special for you! Become a member of HSDS or renew your current membership in the month of September and you'll get an entire month of class for FREE!! Memberships are $40 for adults and $25 for students. When you renew online or at the front desk, you'll get to choose which month of class you'd like for free (a $20 value). New memberships can only be taken in person. Limit 1 per person. What's better than saving some cold, hard cash?? Dancing with your friends for free! Kemah Boardwalk Jazz Festival September 17-18
Written by Admin 15 September 2011
The 14th Annual Kemah Boardwalk Jazz Festival is going to be jazz-packed. A fantastic list of Houston and International Jazz stars fill two days of music. The 2011 Kemah Jazz Festival is September 17-18. Kemah Boardwalk is tuning up for a harmoniously good time at the 14th Annual Jazz Festival, with an exciting free weekend of jazz music that will satisfy everyone from the amateur jazz listener to the long-time aficionado. Local and national jazz artists will take the stage throughout the weekend to perform for festival goers.
Making Houston Proud!
Written by Admin 30 August 2011
HSDS is proud of all the wonderful dancers who competed in the largest, fiercest International Lindy Hop Championships to date!! While we didn't take home the gold, we're very proud of all the strong dancing and heart and soul you guys put into the weekend! Thanks for representing Houston!!
Yes, we're open September 4th
Written by Admin 30 August 2011
We'll be open for classes and dancing for our regular hours on Labor Day weekend! A new series of Beginning Lindy Hop will kick off the month! We hope you can join us for another great month at HSDS!! September Elective
Written by Admin 30 August 2011
HSDS and the House of Blues August 23rd
Written by Admin 02 August 2011
Updates! The Uptown Band will be playing at the Bronze Peacock Room on August 23rd. Doors open at 7pm, band plays 7:30-10:30. The event is all ages and tickets are $10. They'll have drink specials and a $5 and $7 food menu. If you're interested, the Foundation Room (21+) will have a 3 course menu for $45 with cover for the band waived. You can RSVP at our Facebook event page to keep informed. Speakeasy-A New Musical Revue
Written by Admin 18 August 2011
On August 19th and 20th, you can wear your finest, say the secret password -- and enjoy the music and atmosphere of the 300 Club during the Roaring 20's. Speakeasy time warps the audience to the time of Prohibition and the awesome club environment that produced so much amazing music. There are only two shows, so go get your tickets now! Two great jazz events at Miller Outdoor Theater this August
Written by Admin 02 August 2011
Get your toes tappin' to music from Fats Waller at the Miller Outdoor Theater on Friday, August 12th 8:30-10:30pm. The Tony Award-winning musical that honors the legacy of Fats Waller comes to Miller. Song after song, complete immersion into a time when every woe and joy was best expressed in song. This is a free ticketed event for the covered seating area and as always, free open seating on the hill.On August 27th, The National performing Artists, Conrad O.Johnson Regional Youth Orchestra shares the spotlight with The Shellman, jazz great trombonist Steve Turre of Saturday Night Live in "A Tribute to the Big Band Era: Igniting The Flame; Passing The Torch". The exciting show will feature original compositions and arrangements by our late Founder, Conrad O. Johnson, as well as other big band greats, such as Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington.
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