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From Petit Chicago to Broadway
Posted by Mercedes on 11.02.10 9:17PM under Blues Dancing, News, Ottawa, Swing Dancing
Last night was our famous Petit Chicago Swing and it was a blast! Two DJ’s – Claudia aka Summer Solstice Girl and JF were spinning for the best possible dance experience. Sorry you missed it? There’s always next month! Mark your calendars for Dec. 7!
- Petit Chicago SWING! (Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 9:00pm-12:30am) Every first Tuesday of the month! Beginner lesson at 9:15pm, dancing from 10pm onwards! Address: 50 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau Québec. Swing Dynamite will be teaching a beginner lesson and DJing! See more info on our Facebook Petit Chicago SWING group!
For those of you who are wondering when our next Blues night is going to be held… you’re in luck! Bar 56 Blues is coming up on Monday, Nov. 15.
- Blues Dance at Bar 56 (Monday, November 15th 2010, 9:00pm-12:00am) Come blues dance with us at Bar 56, with live music featuring vocalist Renee Yoxon! Blues dancing lesson with Swing Dynamite at 9:15pm! 56 Byward Market Square, Ottawa
If you’re relatively new to swing but have taken Swing 1 and are looking to continue learning, Swing 2 starts tonight, Nov.3, 2010. It’s not too late to join!
- Swing II: Lindy Hop and Charleston! (6 weeks, starting Wednesday, November 3rd, from 7:00pm-8:30pm)If you’ve completed Swing I, or already have a lot of swing dancing experience (eg. Lindy Hop/ECS, and Charleston), then this is for you! We’ll learn some cool moves to do on fast music, and some ways to look and feel great with the slow music!
Have you finally convinced some of your friends to join you in the fight for rhythm? Do you want to speed your way comfortably through killer technique like Superman flies through the sky? Or do you simply feel your hero persona needing some face time? Then this workshop is for you…It’s time to tell Clark Kent to take a day off; you’ve got some mad dancing to do!
- Zero to Hero Lindy Hop (December 3rd-4th , 2010) Forget Guitar Hero, it’s time for Zero to Hero! Want to learn Lindy Hop, the original swing dance? It’s the quickest way to learn to swing: the Zero to Hero Lindy Hop workshop!
From Petit Chicago to Broadway!
In other swing news, lindy hop will be showcased beautifully by four Swing Dynamite team members at AOE Arts Council‘s signature annual fundraiser ARTinis & Appetizers: A Toast to Broadway!, this Thursday November 4 at the Shenkman Arts Centre. AOE Arts Council promotes, develops and supports arts in Ottawa. Swing Dynamite is pleased to be a part of such a great cause and will spread the joy of their art.
This year’s theme puts the spotlight on Broadway musicals and fabulous dancing. Naturally, swing was a favourite for the organizers. Congrats and good luck to Paul Campbell, Jean-François Harbour, Claudia Petrilli and Geneviève Robillard who will undoubtedly rock the joint!
Our Rhythm Blasters will be representing not only the Swing Dynamite troupe, but helping Ottawa’s swing scene get more recognition.
Frankie Manning did say that he wished everyone in the world would lindy hop, because everyone would be happy. So here’s to our team and all Ottawa swing dancers, making this city a happier place. 
Swing out!
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