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The Jivewires at the World Exchange Plaza
[ No Comments ] Posted by Claudia on Aug 09, 2011 in General, Jazz and Blues Musicians, News, Ottawa, Ottawa Dance Events, Swing Music
Tuesday , August 9th, 2011: If you work or go to school near by, make sure you take your lunch break from 12-1pm because The Jivewires will be playing at the World Exchange Plaza from noon to 1 p.m.
To quote The Ottawa Jazz Scene, “The Jivewires take their influence from the jazz and satire of 40′s and 50′s greats Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Wynonie Harris and Louis Prima, throwing a new spin on the Jump Blues tradition. Hip Hop, Latin, Ska and Rock all influence the band’s original music within the Jump Blues idiom”.
Make sure you bring your dance shoes cause their contagious energy will have you dancing up a storm.
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Petit Chicago SWINGS again this Tuesday
[ 1 Comment ] Posted by byron on Jun 30, 2011 in Ottawa Dance Events
We’ve had the monthly Petit Chicago SWING nights going on the first Tuesday of each month since 2009, and it’s been a continued success. Don’t miss next week’s Petit Chicago SWING on Tuesday, July 5th!
If you love this dance night and want to see it continue–maybe even beyond once a month–here are some things you can do:
- Put the first Tuesday of the month in your calendar as a swing night!
- Be sure to “like” our Petit Chicago SWING page on Facebook
Go to this Petit Chicago poll and show your love for SWING! Already our swing night is winning the poll by far, but let’s knock it out of the park![Poll is closed]- And tell your friends about it!
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Ottawa Tulip Ball 2011
[ No Comments ] Posted by byron on May 03, 2011 in News, Ottawa Dance Events
It’s not strictly speaking a swing dance, but this swanky event might interest swing dancers who want to dress up and enjoy a live band: This Friday, May 6 in the Trillium Ballroom of the Ottawa Convention centre, the Tulip Ball will feature the Preville Big Band. The Tulip Ball is the opening event of the 2011 Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa.
Tickets are available online. According to the Preville Big Band, they’ll be playing Viennese Waltzes, and a selection of swing and rock’n-roll hits as well as songs ranging from Santana to La Compagnie Créole.
Please note: This is provided for information only. Swing Dynamite is not involved in organizing or performing at this event.