Special WWE! American Bandstand

Special 5th Wednesday WWE! 

Come celebrate American Bandstand – the iconic TV show that featured the best music of the 1950s and 60s – with our special edition 5th Wednesday WWE.   We’ll be celebrating American Bandstand’s iconic master of ceremonies – Dick Clark as well as ‘National Perpetual Youth Day’.   DJ Kurt and DJ Art will recreate the music and vibe of American Bandstand with many of our favorite WWE music selections –  swing, cha-cha, foxtrot, waltz and more!  There will be two short consecutive lessons before the dance in back beat Jitterbug and a new couples mixer (no waltz lesson).  Come ready to dance the night away!

Please join us every month for an evening of social dancing on the beautiful wooden floor of the Avalon Ballroom. No partner necessary.  We welcome dancers of all levels.  Our Dance Ambassadors are here to help you get dancing!  Come join us to dance, to socialize, and enjoy each other’s company.  Hope to see you there!

Location
Avalon Ball Room – 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Parking is free and onsite in the covered, spacious Avalon parking lot.

When
6:30 PM dance lesson (free with admission to the dance)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM social dancing

Cost
$10 per person

Classes (two 30 minute lessons back to back)
– Beginning 1950’s backbeat Jitterbug with Art and Becky
– Swinging couples mixer with Jean

Class starts at 6:30 PM but come a few minutes early to make sure you can experience the entire class.  No partner necessary as we rotate leads and follows frequently during the class.

For full details on this and other Swing Circle Boulder events, please go to:

swingcircleboulder.com

Zydeco Dance Party!

Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance presents:

Monthly Zydeco Dance Party!

Every 4th Sat of the month, except Dec

In the Tango Studio at the Avalon Ballroom

Come get your Zydeco groove on!

Doors open @ 7pm

Zydeco Dance Lesson @ 7:15

Dance Party @ 8-10

No Partner necessary! Beginners Welcome!

Cost $10/$5 for students (includes dance lesson!)

BYOB and Snacks!

Swing Rueda Classes (4-wk series) with Swing Circle Boulder

 

Beginning Swing Rueda        Sundays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5         12:00-1:00pm

Prerequisite – You must know basic Lindy swing out  OR  take the beginning Lindy Hop class

Swing Rueda is a circle dance where couples exchange partners in sync with each other following moves from a caller. Swing Rueda uses classic Lindy Hop moves as well as fun, playful moves adapted from Salsa Rueda. Our four-week progressive Swing Rueda class covers all the basic Swing Rueda moves so you can join in our regular Swing Rueda dances at the 2nd and 4th Wednesday Waltz Etc. dance. No partner necessary BUT you must know the basic Lindy swing out or take the beginning Lindy Hop class.

You can take our Lindy Hop class right before the Swing Rueda class to learn the basic Lindy swing out.  And don’t forget to check out our 6-count swing class at 10 AM 

About Swing Circle Boulder
Art and Becky Bragg have been dancing and teaching together for over 30 years. They bring a fun energy to their classes keeping the pace simple and lively to get everyone dancing!

 

Lindy Hop Classes (4-wk series) with Swing Circle Boulder

Beginning Lindy Hop             Sundays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5         11:00am-12:00pm

The Lindy Hop is the classic Savoy Ballroom swing dance of the 1930s and 40s.  Its high-energy moves allow for individual expression as couples dance to the beat of big band music.

Our four-week progressive class covers basic Lindy moves (swing out, jockey, turns) in the first two weeks and moves on to more advanced moves in the second two weeks. As part of this class we will show you how to integrate your new 8-count Lindy Hop moves into your social 6-count swing dancing.  No experience necessary, no partner necessary.   No preregistration necessary. Just come to the first class on January 15 at 11 AM and start dancing!

BONUS! – The first class on January 15 will teach you the basic Lindy swing out so you can join the Beginning Swing Rueda class immediately following the Lindy class.)

Don’t forget to check out our 6-count swing class at 10 AM and our Swing Rueda classes at 12 PM on the same day!

About Swing Circle Boulder
Art and Becky Bragg have been dancing and teaching together for over 30 years.They bring a fun energy to their classes keeping the pace simple and lively to get everyone dancing!

 

6-Count Swing Classes (4-wk series) with Swing Circle Boulder

Beginning 6-count Swing    Sundays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5                 10:00-11:00am

This 4-class series will start at the beginning of 6-count Swing (also called “East Coast Swing”, and “Jitterbug”) and take you through the basics with some nice moves and styling. Great for couples and singles!  No experience necessary, no partner necessary.

No preregistration necessary.  Just come to the first class on Sunday, January 15 and start dancing!

Check out our Lindy Hop class right after the 6-count class to add to your swing repertoire!  

About Swing Circle Boulder
Art and Becky Bragg have been dancing and teaching together for over 30 years.  They bring a fun energy to their classes keeping the pace simple and lively to get everyone dancing!