Join us on Sunday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. for open dance at the Avalon in Sodal Hall. Circle, line, and partner dances. Teaching from 7 to 8 p.m., Open Dance/Requests from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $6 for the evening, first visit is free. All levels welcome and no partner required!
Join us on Sunday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. for open dance at the Avalon in Sodal Hall. Circle, line, and partner dances. Teaching from 7 to 8 p.m., Open Dance/Requests from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $6 for the evening, first visit is free. All levels welcome and no partner required!
Join us on Sunday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. for open dance at the Avalon in Sodal Hall. Circle, line, and partner dances. Teaching from 7 to 8 p.m., Open Dance/Requests from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $6 for the evening, first visit is free. All levels welcome and no partner required!
Tranky Doo Saturday, November 6 and 13, 2021 2:00 – 3:10 PM $20
Good News! Because Swing Circle Boulder is following BCPH protocols, and we have been granted a mask exemption MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN OUR CLASSES – but note that the Avalon building requires that MASKS MUST BE WORN IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS (lobby, hallways, bathrooms).
Note: The Avalon is a vaccinated-only venue – YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION (card or image) to attend. You must also supply contact information (phone or email) for any potential post-class contact tracing. Please see the Avalon website for details.
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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 the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO.
Tranky Doo Saturday, November 6 and 13, 2021 2:00 – 3:10 PM $20
Good News! Because Swing Circle Boulder is following BCPH protocols, and we have been granted a mask exemption MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN OUR CLASSES – but note that the Avalon building requires that MASKS MUST BE WORN IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS (lobby, hallways, bathrooms).
Note: The Avalon is a vaccinated-only venue – YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION (card or image) to attend. You must also supply contact information (phone or email) for any potential post-class contact tracing. Please see the Avalon website for details.
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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 the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO.
Mama’s Stew Saturday, October 30, 2021 2-3:10 PM $10
Good News! Because Swing Circle Boulder is following BCPH protocols, and we have been granted a mask exemption MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN OUR CLASSES – but note that the Avalon building requires that MASKS MUST BE WORN IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS (lobby, hallways, bathrooms).
Note: The Avalon is a vaccinated-only venue – YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION (card or image) to attend. You must also supply contact information (phone or email) for any potential post-class contact tracing. Please see the Avalon website for details.
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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, CO.
Shim-Sham Saturday, October 23, 2021 2-3:10 PM $10
Good News! Because Swing Circle Boulder is following BCPH protocols, and we have been granted a mask exemption MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED IN OUR CLASSES – but note that the Avalon building requires that MASKS MUST BE WORN IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS (lobby, hallways, bathrooms).
Note: The Avalon is a vaccinated-only venue – YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION (card or image) to attend. You must also supply contact information (phone or email) for any potential post-class contact tracing. Please see the Avalon website for details.
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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
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 in advance at www.boulderswingdance.com!
Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25
Join us for a social dance party on Saturday, October 23rd in Sodal Hall!
Monday schedule:
6:45-7:45 – Level 1.5
7:45-8:00 – Practice time
8:00-9:00 – Level 1 & Level 2
9:00-10:00 – Free social dancing
Prerequisites:
Level 1 prerequisites: none!
Level 1.5 prerequisite: Level 1
Level 2 prerequisite: 3 months of Level 1.5
Cost:
Level 1: $50 when pre-registering online
Level 1.5: $60 when pre-registering online
Level 2: $60 when pre-registering online
Students get $15 off any class series (valid student ID required) by entering discount code STUDYHARD during checkout.
Join us on Sunday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Avalon in Sodal Hall. Teaching from 7 to 8 p.m., Open Dance/Requests from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $6 for the evening, first visit is free. All levels welcome and no partner required!
Alex (Tink) Wilson Legacy Fund (AWLF) presents:
A live-streamed concert and a live in-person dance evening with
ESPRESSO! Gypsy Jazz and American Swing
Saturday, June 12, 7 pm
Alex’s Virtual Folk Arts Series
Espresso! plays fiery Gypsy Jazz and American Swing in & around Boulder, Colorado.
Upbeat, classy music and fabulous dancing.
Espresso!
Duane Webster (bass). Bill Pontarelli (clarinet), Emily Reynolds (guitar), Jordan Ramsey (mandolin)
We’re excited to present two ways to enjoy this fabulous concert/dance party: live-streamed on YouTube AND live and in-person at the Avalon—both on Saturday, June 12, at 7 pm!
More info: tom.masterson@colorado.edu 303 499-6363
Alex (Tink) Wilson was a long-time dancer, singer, storyteller, and promoter of folk life events in the Boulder area and throughout Colorado. The Alex Wilson Legacy Fund is a Boulder-based non-profit organization that promotes and supports participatory dance, music, story and other folk arts in Colorado and the nation.
