Austin Swing Dancers

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			1	2 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 2, 2024 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details May Swing Dancing Classes May Swing Dancing Classes May 2, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Austin Swing Syndicate Event: fb://event/25661881323425279 Want to learn how to dance to vintage jazz? March Progressive Classes are now open for enrollment! After class each Thursday our swingin' social dance runs 9pm-midnight. It's one of the longest, most well attended weekly swing dance events in the country! More info and Tickets: https://austinswingsyndicate.org/thursday-lessons/ You can see what Balboa, Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag dances look like in our Instagram story highlights at https://www.instagram.com/atxswingsyndicate ~ ✨We also offer Taster (drop-in, non-progressive) classes in Blues, the Shim Sham, Solo Jazz and 6-count swing on different weeks of the month. You can purchase tickets for these at the door. ✨ 8:15PM FREE Intro to Swing Class Bringing a partner is totally optional Dances are done to vintage jazz from the 1930s and 40s **Footwear: The best option for a beginner class are the shoes that make your feet comfortable! On the lower end you could do something like a knockoff Ked from Target (could stick on suede material from Amazon later to make them slide better) or if you have some comfortable leather bottomed ankle boots those will slide nicely. See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 2, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 2, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • • •	3 Rent Party Friday! Rent Party Friday! May 3, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1910 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/314242637847578 Rent Party Fridays 3.0!! Live at The Coral Snake (FKA Long Play lounge FKA Stay Gold) Same time, same location….new name! See more details •	4 Waller Creek Vipers Quartet at Pecan Street Festival - Trinity Stage Waller Creek Vipers Quartet at Pecan Street Festival - Trinity Stage May 4, 2024 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Pecan Street Festival https://www.facebook.com/events/1042832183621720 Join Steven Vague on tenor, Madison Johnson on keys, Josef Pelletier on bass and Vic Celania on drums for a swingin' time at the Pecan Street Festival. We'll be on the Trinity stage! See more details Switch Dancing Workshop - Part 1: Crash course on the opposite role! Switch Dancing Workshop - Part 1: Crash course on the opposite role! May 4, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD) Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/switch-dancing-workshop-part-1/3411116252512087/ We've got SMSD booked for 2 hours, so lets have a workshop! This is going to be part 1 of a few workshops centered around dancing the opposite role and switch dancing. I would like to have these workshops on a regular basis, so first we're going to start by giving a crash course on following-for-leads and leading-for-follows, that way in future workshops we have more options! This one will focus on explaining some mechanics each role needs to know to jumpstart dancing as the other role. If you can, please take the 8:15 intro lesson as your less-dominate role before this workshop to at least have the basic footwork down for both roles 🙂 Let me (Lon) know if you have questions! I'm open to ideas, I hope this is the first of many workshops! Invite people! See more details • •
5 The Swingsters at Batch! The Swingsters at Batch! May 5, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Batch - Craft Beer and Kolaches Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-swingsters-at-batch/397825396557764/ The Swingsters return to Batch featuring Ben Saffer on clarinet and sax, Shane Dickens on piano, Thomas Durnin on upright bass, Dave Bedrich on drums plus special guests! No cover, Tips are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! See more details •	6	7 Doin' The Jive - Classic Choreo May Doin' The Jive - Classic Choreo May May 7, 2024 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD) Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/doin-the-jive-classic-choreo-m/1490548931837547/ Want to learn some jazz dace moves and how to apply them to your social dancing? Working on your body mechanics to improve your control? Then Classic Choreographies are a great place to start! On Tuesdays we will start learning, practicing, and adding individual stylization by Doin' The Jive!!! The routine goes with the song “Doin’ the Jive” by Glenn Miller and pianist Chummy MacGregor. Cost will be $5 per class. Bring a water bottle and your dance shoes! Huzzah! See more details •	8	9 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 9, 2024 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 9, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 9, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • •	10 Rent Party Friday! Rent Party Friday! May 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1910 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/314242637847578 Rent Party Fridays 3.0!! Live at The Coral Snake (FKA Long Play lounge FKA Stay Gold) Same time, same location….new name! See more details •	11 Slow It Down! Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops Slow It Down! Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops May 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Balance Dance Studios Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/slow-it-down-slow-balboa-lindy/802968195218281/ Visit our website for details: https://www.hotrhythmholiday.com/workshops.html SLOW IT DOWN! Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops Balboa & Lindy Hop can be danced at ALL TEMPOS! Focus on your slow dance technique in these special workshops brought to you by the Hot Rhythm Foundation. 12:00 PM \| Intro to Slow Balboa Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell Learn the fundamentals of Dean Raftery's Slow Balboa in this one-hour workshop and never sit out a slow song again! This class is beginner-friendly and for anyone who wants to brush up on their fundamentals or learn the opposite role. 1:00 PM \| Slow Balboa (Intermediate & Advanced) Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell In this class you will expand your Slow Balboa repertoire with new moves and stylings for both followers and leaders. 3:00 PM \| Slow Lindy Hop (Intermediate & Advanced) Instructors: Joanna Lucero & Emory Thompson Enhance your dance at slower tempos! In this class, you will learn to love every step you're on utilizing both familiar and new moves and stylings! See more details •
12 Golden Hour Jazz Jam Golden Hour Jazz Jam May 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA See more details •	13	14	15	16 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 16, 2024 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 16, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 16, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details 55th Swing and Classic Jazz Jammy Jam 55th Swing and Classic Jazz Jammy Jam May 16, 2024 9:15 pm - 11:15 pm Austin Swing Syndicate Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/55th-swing-and-classic-jazz-ja/1107727560457939/ The 55th Monthly Jazzy Jazz Jammy Jam featuring David Jellema, Tom Crail, Dave Bedrich, and Johnny Serrano. Bring your axe, voice, and/or dance shoes and JOIN US!!! The session is hosted by the Austin Swing Syndicate and run by Hot Jazz Jammers of Austin. The jam will take place in the Art Gallery. Right before the jam there is normally a dance lesson in the same room starting at 8:15. Please do not disturb the dance class beforehand. See more details • • • •	17 Rent Party Friday! Rent Party Friday! May 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1910 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/314242637847578 Rent Party Fridays 3.0!! Live at The Coral Snake (FKA Long Play lounge FKA Stay Gold) Same time, same location….new name! See more details •	18 Saturday! Django Djazz Djam #21 @Batch Saturday! Django Djazz Djam #21 @Batch May 18, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Batch - Craft Beer and Kolaches Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/saturday-django-djazz-djam-21-/418940761070304/ Our special Saturday show! Normally every Third Sunday listen, play, dance, drink, and be merry to the awesome sounds of Django Djazz. It's a jam, so who knows what will happen but we always have a great time. See more details •
19 Open Collegiate Shag Practice Open Collegiate Shag Practice May 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD) Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/open-collegiate-shag-practice/471638571957230/ Door code for the studio is below. Come join us for a free-form practice space to work on your Shag, partnered or solo. This practice is open to any level of experience with Shag 🙂. DOOR CODE: 0585# \| If you're having trouble getting in, call Zach at 512-905-7647 $5 suggested donation, to help cover the studio rental cost, can be sent by: – Venmo: @zachls17 – PayPal/Zelle: [email protected] – Cash/Check See more details •	20	21 Floyd Domino's All Stars Floyd Domino's All Stars May 21, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sam's Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr, Austin, TX 78748, USA See more details •	22	23 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 23, 2024 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 23, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 23, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • •	24 Rent Party Friday! Rent Party Friday! May 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1910 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/314242637847578 Rent Party Fridays 3.0!! Live at The Coral Snake (FKA Long Play lounge FKA Stay Gold) Same time, same location….new name! See more details •	25 Hot Town - Hot Music Showcase Hot Town - Hot Music Showcase May 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/911893344021034 Imagine hearing all of your favorite Texas hot jazz, blues, old time, mariachi, and Western swing acts all in one place! Now imagine that place hosted Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Andy Kirk, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald backed by the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, and Fletcher Henderson to name a few! No, you ain’t dreaming! We are thrilled to announce the lineup of the first “Hot Town: Hot Music Showcase” held on May 25th from noon to 9pm right here at East Austin’s own historic Dorris Miller Auditorium. Hosted by Austin's own Joymakers, this amazing lineup includes The Relevators, Hot Club of Cowtown, Floyd Domino, The Shinbone Alley String Band, Mariachi Amor, Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies, Sophia Johnson and Kym Warner, and even our special guest, The Hot Club of New York’s own Matthew “Fat Cat”Rivera all the way from the Big Apple spinning some original Texas jazz 78s. It’s going to be an amazing event and a real homecoming for the local music community! Y’all don’t wanna miss it! It's gonna be a long, wonderful day, so we encourage y'all to bring your own picnic! Here's the schedule: Noon Fat Cat (DJ) 12:30 p Mariachi Amor 1:30 p Colin Hancock (DJ) 1:45 p Hot Club Cowtown 2:45 p Shinbone Alley String Band 3:15 p The Relevators 4:15 p Sophia Johnson & Kym Warner 4:45 p Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies 5:45 p Colin Hancock (DJ) 6:00 p Floyd Domino's All-Stars 7 p Fat Cat (DJ) 7:15 p The Joymakers 8:15 p Fat Cat (DJ) See more details •
26 The Sunny Side Six at Brewtorium The Sunny Side Six at Brewtorium May 26, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Brewtorium, 6015 Dillard Cir A, Austin, TX 78752, USA Every 4th Sunday No cover Food, drinks, dance space See more details Golden Hour Jazz Jam Golden Hour Jazz Jam May 26, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA See more details • •	27	28	29	30 3 Special Swing Dancing Workshops at The Fed 3 Special Swing Dancing Workshops at The Fed May 30, 2024 7:30 am - 8:30 am 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78705 Event: fb://event/967791388070498 We have THREE exciting workshops taking place on May 30th before the Waller Creek Vipers plays LIVE! Join us to learn and have fun! Details: 7:30 to 9:00 \| $25 Bal-Shag-Lindy Taster! Teachers: Amanda & Matt Pre-requisite: None Dip your toes into the dance styles we teach here at The Syndicate in this Taster Workshop, you will learn the basics of Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Hop in 30 minutes segments! This is the perfect opportunity to expand your Swing repertoire and decide what series classes you want to sign up for in June! Solo Chorus Line Routine! Teacher: Tabitha Pre-requisite: None Work on your solo movement while learning a fun and easy Chorus Line Routine with the Capitol City Chorus Girls! Love it? Learn more about joining this unique performance group located right here in Austin! (Re)Approaching Lindy Hop Fundamentals and Dynamics of Connection Teachers: Kari & Thomas Prerequisite: At least one class of Lindy Foundations It's easy to fall into the trap of learning move after move, but to really shine on the social dance floor, mastering the fundamentals are key. In this all levels workshop, we'll approach leading and following from the ground up, answering questions like "How is information transferred mechanically from partner to partner?", "What really is connection?", and "Is Lindy Hop 6-count dance, 8-count dance, or something else entirely?". Whether you're a seasoned dancer looking to think more deeply about your partnered dancing or a newcomer eager to learn without the need for predetermined moves, this workshop offers an opportunity for (re-)approaching the fundamentals and dynamics of Lindy Hop connection. See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 30, 2024 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 30, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 30, 2024 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details Waller Creek Vipers 10th Anniversary Dance Waller Creek Vipers 10th Anniversary Dance May 30, 2024 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78705 Event: fb://event/1788147931695227 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Waller Creek Vipers jazz band! Swing dance to LIVE jazz at The Mansion on Thursday, May 30th. Plus, we have two special workshops! ✨7:30 to 9:00 pm Workshops: 1. Bal-Shag-Lindy Taster 2. Solo Chorus Line Routine 3. (Re)Approaching Lindy Hop Fundamentals and Dynamics of Connection ✨8:15PM Intro to Swing Workshop (FREE) with admission to the social dance 🎺 9PM to Midnight: Social dance with live band, the sensational Waller Creek Vipers! $15 members / $20 non-members. Get your tickets and learn more at https://austinswingsyndicate.org/waller-creek-vipers-10th-anniversary-may-30th/ --- About The Austin Swing Syndicate: The Austin Swing Syndicate holds one of the longest running and best attended weekly swing dances in the country. Since 1999 our Thursday night dance at the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs (or as we call it, The Fed) consistently draws 200 people each week. Our goal is to grow this supportive and welcoming environment and share our appreciation for vintage jazz through dance with the community at large. Learn more at https://austinswingsyndicate.org/every-thursday-at-the-fed/ See more details • • • • •	31 Rent Party Friday! Rent Party Friday! May 31, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1910 East Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Event: fb://event/314242637847578 Rent Party Fridays 3.0!! Live at The Coral Snake (FKA Long Play lounge FKA Stay Gold) Same time, same location….new name! See more details •

April 4, 2023/by Austin Swing Syndicate Board