Sep 2021
Dancing to Live Music 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Dance music during intermissions. Swing dance class 7:00 PM included. Suitable for all dancers. Always the Best Bands! Admission: $20 per person general; $10 students with I.D.; volunteers free. Children under 16 years $5 only with responsible adult in charge. Cash or check at the door. No reservations required. Attendance only by evidence of full vaccination. No exceptions. AVD events at The Avalon are covered by a temporary Boulder County exemptions for…
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Boulder Swing Dance Classes
Our inclusive and friendly beginner classes run in a 4-week progressive series on Monday nights at 8 p.m. in the Avalon Ballroom. We offer 3 levels for you to refine your lindy hop skills! No partner necessary as we rotate partners in class (you also have the option to opt-out of rotating). A new series begins at the start of the month. If you miss week 1 you can still start in week 2 of our Level 1 series. Sign-up…
Find out more »Shim-Sham Saturday, October 23, 2021 2-3:10 PM $10 The Shim Sham is the swing line dance version of the classic 1920’s tap routine, adapted and created by Frankie Manning’s for swing dancers. The Shim-Shim is danced at swing dances around the world. Come learn this classic line dance and join in the fun when we dance it in swing dances at the Avalon Ballroom! All classes are held at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder The Avalon is a…
Full Details »Every month Boulder Swing Dance has a social swing dance party in Sodal Hall, usually on the 4th Saturday of the month. There is a free 30 minute crash course before the dance to get you up and moving. Want to learn more? Join us for a full lindy hop class series beginning the 1st of the month! Free lesson: 7:30-8:00 PM Dance: 8:00-11:00 Price: $10 at the door ($5 for students) www.boulderswingdance.com
Full Details »Mama’s Stew Saturday, October 30, 2021 2-3:10 PM $10 The Stew is a vintage warm-up choreography used by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers. It combines many classic swing jazz moves into a fun, fast moving dance. The routine is called the Mama’s Stew after Mama Lu & The Parkets. All classes are held at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder The Avalon is a vaccinated-only venue. All patrons must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. Please see the Avalon…
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Tranky Doo Saturday, November 6 and 13, 2021 2:00 – 3:10 PM $20 The Tranky Doo is the classic line dance created in the 1940s by Frankie Manning traditionally danced to the song The Dipsy Doodle. Full of classic up-tempo jazz steps, you will find people all over the word dancing the Tranky Doo. This class is a two session class. The first class is on Nov 6, the second class is on Nov 13. All classes are held at…
Full Details »Tranky Doo Saturday, November 6 and 13, 2021 2:00 – 3:10 PM $20 The Tranky Doo is the classic line dance created in the 1940s by Frankie Manning traditionally danced to the song The Dipsy Doodle. Full of classic up-tempo jazz steps, you will find people all over the word dancing the Tranky Doo. This class is a two session class. The first class is on Nov 6, the second class is on Nov 13. All classes are held at…
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