How exciting!  A regular ‘A’ Train dance but made even more fantastic!  SDC and TTS will be partnering up to offer this fun “First Friday” every first friday of the month, each with a new theme and activities.   See you there!

Psst: SDC is running the bar, so bring a couple of extra bills for some drinks ;)

Official Facebook Event

In the meantime, we’re hanging out at the The ‘A’ Train, practicing our dancing, and supporting Toe Tappin’ Swing in all of their endeavours.  If you have any questions, we recommend directing them to TTS, as they have all the answers about the weekly dance, lessons, performances, etc.

But, of course, you’re always welcome to send us an email too.

Take care, and happy dancin’!

<3 Jo

I hope everyone’s getting excited to either perform at, or to be entertained by, the upcoming Cabaret! Only 14 sleeps away! I promise that this event is going to be amazing. Make sure you come dressed up as there will be a photo booth, a bar, plenty of great entertainment, and lots of dancing!

Performers:

Please make sure you’ve signed up by June 13!
We’re looking for a couple more non-swing performances, are you interested? Tonight’s your last chance to sign up at the ‘A’ Train Dance, or you can email info@swingdancecalgary.com with the details too!

For music, we are requesting that ALL performers email their song to Curtis, so that he may compile the songs on his laptop prior to the event. This should hopefully prevent some of the awkward iPod shuffling that happened last year.
Music Deadline: June 17
Email: curtis.p.winter@gmail.com

Volunteers:

We’re looking for volunteers for the door, for set up and for take down. Please contact Nicole Tomes or Heather Imorde if you’re interested in volunteering.

Other:

Swing Dance Calgary is missing our wine glasses. They’re stored in two medium sized faux brown leather boxes. Last seen at the Polyjesters dance at the Carpenters’ Hall last December. Does anyone happen to have them, or know where they went? Any tips would be helpful!

Questions? Email me at info@swingdancecalgary.com

See you there! :)
Jo

*thanks Janet Imorde for putting this wonderful poster together!*

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If you are interested in volunteering at the door, please Contact TTS. Hope to see everybody out on the dance floor! Bring a friend and have a great time. For Facebook users, check out The ‘A’ Train Facebook Group.

www.toetappinswing.com / Toe Tappin’ Swing on Facebook

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Unfortunately, our dances and classes are now done for the season.  There will be dances up and running at our new venue, Mount Pleasant Community Hall, starting January 8th.  Check back later to get updated details!

Charleston Penguins photo by Sean Steele

Join us as we say farewell to our time at Carpenters’ Union Hall, and have our end of year bash!

Date: Dec 11, 2009

Entertainment:
The Polyjesters (polyjesters.com)
If you haven’t seen these fellows play, this is your chance! Amazing people, and amazing musicians, the Polyjesters are sure to knock your socks off.
AND! As if they aren’t incentive enough, they will be bringing their fiddler, Jonathan Lewis, too!

Band starts at 9:30pm.

Price:
$15

(and bring a little extra for our cash bar!)

Drop In Lesson:
Come learn a mini routine from 8:35 – 9:30pm. Heather & Carolyn will get you messin’ around in no time to one of the Polyjesters’ favourite songs!

Dress Code:
Your holiday season or swing finest! Wear that extra spinny skirt, or your suspenders, and don your favourite hat.
**Don’t worry, starting January 2010, dances will still be on Fridays, but will be held at Mount Pleasant Community Hall (602 – 22nd Avenue NW). Toe Tappin’ Swing, in association with Swing Dance Calgary, have decided that it’s time to switch it up. Mount Pleasant is a lovely hall, and we’re looking forward to the move.

As many of you are aware , the Calgary swing dance scene has a new member. Matthew Isenor has come to our city with many hopes. One of these is to contribute to our existing scene not only by becoming a member but he also has big desires to create another company for everyone. Matthew has started TOE TAPPIN’ SWING. He will offer exciting lessons , dances and expand the Lindy Hop experience.

We at Swing Dance Calgary are very excited about this and would like everyone to know we fully support all of Matthew’s intentions. SDC will continue to operate and will participate with Toe Tappin’ Swing on many events.

So, let’s all welcome Matthew and contribute to making our scene even better.

SDC board members

Check out the Volunteer Page for details on the variety of positions!

THANKS TO OUR CURRENT VOLUNTEERS!

(Volunteer Stats for September & October thus far – Name followed by number of times volunteered)

Charles 2, Joanna 1, Carla 2, Michael 4, Ryan 1, Nicole 2, Greg 2, Tasha 2, Dave 3, Jo 2, Shelley 1, David 1, Bobbie 1, Matt 2, Timothy 2, Heather I 2, Curtis 3, Amber 1, Margaret 2, Aron 2

Also thanks to our Coordinators
Dana – DJ Coordinator
Dave – Dance/DJ Equipment Coordinator, and Finances
Jo – Volunteer Coordinator

NOVEMBER 6
NO 10TH STREET STOMP

We’ll be back as usual the following week, Nov 13.  See you then!