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June 24, 2010 HSDS HappeningsAll HSDS classes are every Sunday at the new Barbara King Dance Studio. Click here to view our weekly class schedule. We offer lessons for beginner to advanced dancers. No partner necessary! Our weekly Sunday dance is 8:30-10:30pm following the lessons and is open to everyone! HSDS is OPEN for July 4th!! Yes, we're open! Join us for all our usual classes and dance on Sunday July 4th! Celebrate our country's independence with your friends at HSDS.Dawn Hampton Short Film Screening at Aurora Picture Show June 25th We just got word that Julie Cohen's film submission on Dawn Hampton was accepted to the Aurora Picture Show's Extremely Shorts Film Festival and will be airing at the festival this Friday, June 25th. Please help us get the word out to support this film. I don't have much information about this short film about Dawn, but Julie is the same director that brought us the documentary on Frankie, Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging, so we shouldn't be disappointed! Extremely Shorts Film Festival:Works Three Minutes and Under June 25th and June 26th Location: Molly Gochman's Studio, 2442 Bartlett Street Tradition dictates that lace is the traditional gift for a thirteenth anniversary, so we are gonna pass on any gifts you might want to bring (or wear) and ask you to bring your pint glass instead. Aurora’s most popular annual event returns with the 13th installment of juried short shorts submitted from around the globe. Juror Donald Harrison from Ann Arbor Film Festival will be in attendance to introduce his selection and announce the winners. Enjoy karaoke and good food by moonlight on the final night of the festival. Sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Whole Foods Market, Ruggles Green, Tony Mandola's Gulf Coast Kitchen and Cafe Brasil Friday, June 25, 7pm (screening) Saturday, June 28, 7pm (repeat screening followed by picnic) Screening admission: $7 non-members, Aurora Members Free Picnic admission: $10 members, $12 non-members Purchase tickets and get more information at www.aurorapictureshow.org Big Bad Vodoo Daddy June 25th Head over to HOB Friday night after you visit Aurora Picture Show to see the Dawn Hampton film. The House of Blues presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993 in a legendary residency at Los Angeles' Brown Derby nightclub, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them over time to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the Nineties swing revival.Recent Find: Dancing at The Chocolate Bar Every Thursday Recent Find: The Rice Village Chocolate Bar (2521 University Blvd) has live jazz music EVERY Thursday evening 7-10 pm. The band is Buzz and The Blue Cats and they 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! RSVP to the Facebook event here. New Dance - Lindy Friday - July 9th 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.DJ Summit July 17thAre 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 o
 pportunity 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:

All active DJs of any flavor of swing or organization affiliation are invited and encouraged to attend. Aspiring DJs and interested dancers are also very welcome—new faces are welcome!
Details: Saturday, July 17, 2010
, 4-6 pm FREE with any purchase from Taft St. Coffee at Taft Street Coffee House |
We get a lot of questions about how people can become a better dancer and while regular classes will be around to provide you with fundamentals, we can't stress enough how much one can learn from breaking outside your comfort zone and visiting another city's dance event! You'll be amazed at what you'll learn, plus you can keep the Houston scene energized with your new steps!| HSDS and Lindyfest Logo are property of Houston Swing Dance Society. ©Houston Swing Dance Society, P.O. Box 980581, Houston, TX. 77098-0581 |