Monthly Dance

On Nov 7, with live band: The HotFoot Club

The last monthly dance drew a crowd of 50+, so come see what the fun is about! This dance is organized by the ISDN (Ithaca Swing Dance Network) and co-sponsored by the Cornell Swing Dance Club.

where:

St. Paul’s Church

402 N Aurora St (at E Court St)

Ithaca, NY

when:

Sat, Nov 7, 2009

7:30pm Beginner lesson, free with admission
8:30pm Start
12:00am End

 

how much:

$8 students & seniors; $10 general

Road Trip

Steven & Virginie Workshop Weekend Nov 13-15 in Rochester, NY

Steven Mitchell and Virginie are 2 of the most sought-after international lindy hop instructors. Though they live in California, they are often flying all over the world teaching and dancing. See clips of them dancing at their site. This weekend features top-notch lindy hop classes on Sat. and Sunday, 2 awesome NYC bands to dance to on Fri. and Sat. nights, late night house parties on Fri. and Sat. and friendly quality dancers from Rochester and all over the Northeast.

Gordon Webster's band at the Beantown dance camp

The above photo shows Gordon Webster's band, a favorite among lindy hoppers in N America, and known in Sweden and Iceland.  This band will be playing at the Sat. night dance.

Ben, Alex and a few others are planning on going so far.  If you are interested to go, even to just a few classes or just the dances, we urge you to submit a housing request form BEFORE Nov 6 so that a Rochester dancer can accommodate you for free.

 

details and registration: http://www.groovejuiceswing.com/steven-virginie/2009/

rides to Rochester & back to Ithaca: email " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " to arrange

where: Rochester, NY

when: Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15, 2009

Weekly Local Events

Free Practice/Dance

Come practice, dance and socialize!

 

where: Big Red Barn, Cornell

when: Every Tuesday

8:00pm

Start
10:00pm End

 

how much: FREE

Dance at the 2nd Floor Bar

All ages. Come dance and socialize! Hint: most people don't get there before 9:30pm

where: 2nd Floor Bar in Ithaca Commons, above Trader K's

119 E State St
Ithaca, NY 14850-5543
(607) 277-0291

when: Every Wednesday

8:30pm Start
11:00pm End

 

how much: FREE, but please support the bar by buying drinks.

Past Events

Swing Dance & Hat Party Oct 3

Come wearing your favorite hat.

Let it inspire your outfit and moves.

Enjoy fall harvest snacks! We have $100 to spend on food.

where: 5th floor lounge, Willard Straight Hall, Cornell University. See "A" on Google Maps.

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when: Saturday, October 3

7:30-8:30PM Free lesson (Alan & Liz)
8:30-11:30PM DJed dance (Alan & Aslan)

how much: FREE for students in our classes. $5 general.

FREE for volunteers!

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ISDN Dance

Come dance and socialize to some energetic Dixieland Jazz by the band Jazz Happens! This dance is organized by the ISDN (Ithaca Swing Dance Network) and co-sponsored by the Cornell Swing Dance Club.

where:

Robert Purcell Union, Cornell

when:

Sat, Sept 12, 2009

7:30pm Beginner lesson
8:30pm Start
12:00am End

 

how much:

$8 students & seniors; $10 general

1920s Night!

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We're having our last theme dance of the semester this Friday! The costume & music theme is the 1920s. Many of the swing dances, including the the 20s Charleston, Black Bottom, and Peabody, originated in this freewheeling decade of Jazz and bootleg licquor.

Style tips

  • Hats can go a long way in making an outfit. Evolution has some vintagy hats.
  • You can look at production stills or trailers from "Changeling" (2008) for classy period ideas.
  • Halloween clearance: flapper or gangster costume

Cost: $5 includes admission & snacks. Free if you're enrolled in our classes.

WSH 5th floor lounge
November 14, 2008
8:30-9:30 20s Charleston lesson
9:30-11:30 DJ'd Dance

Vintage Hawaiian Night

 

 

 

The Cornell Swing Dance Club cordially invites you to a night of fine dancing, music de D-J, and hors d'oeuvre in the lovely Willard Straight Hall 5th floor lounge.

The optional attire is Hawaiian, beach, or naval vintage.

This salon is quite agreeable for dancing and relaxation. The dance floor is delightful, the windows offer a lovely view of Ho Plaza, and the furniture is simply luxurious.

A mere $5 yields a lesson, dance, and light refreshments. There is no charge for those students participating in our Tuesday evening practicum in the "Lindy Hop."

WSH 5th floor lounge
7:30-8:30 Free lesson
8:30-10:30 Dance

Ramona workshop

On September 6, we ran a dance workshop with Ramona Staffeld, a great dance instructor who has taught all over the world. Thank you all for attending the event!