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Swing Time Newsletter — Tuesday AUG 4th 2009

Hi Everyone!  Charleston Lessons start this Wednesday August 5th at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night!  Join us every Wednesday in August for Charleston Lessons 6-7pm, followed by Swing Dance Lessons 7-8pm (no partner needed), and Swing Music & Dancing 8-11pm.  Admission to Wednesday Swing Nights is just $7, which includes 2 Free Lessons and great all-around fun for all ages!    SCHOOL'S OUT SPECIAL EXTENDED! -- for All of August -- Attention Students, and Teachers Too!  Just flash your school ID at the door at this Wednesday's Gulfport Casino Swing Night, pay your $7 admission, and receive a Free Pass good for any upcoming Wednesday!

This Friday, August 7th is Swing Time! LIVE at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom featuring the dual-sax jump swingin' blues of The Steve Arvey Band!  Our next event in Tampa is Friday August 21st's Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano.  Read on for full event details plus a full calendar of events.

See you this Wednesday & Friday at the Gulfport Casino!  --Sam

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Starting THIS WEDNESDAY at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night...
CHARLESTON BONUS CLASSES 6-7PM EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST!

Please Enable Images in Your Email program Every Wednesday in August at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night, the 6-7pm Bonus Lesson topic will be Charleston!  Learn:

GET MORE THAN JUST KICKS!  Most people think Charleston is all about kicks.  Well, kicks are part of it, but what you do with your arms and your body is more important than what you do with your legs.  We'll get you feeling and dancing that Charleston!

INNOVATIVE WORKSHOP FORMAT!  We'll spend the first part of the Charleston classes teaching/learning the material, and the second part practicing and expanding it.  Multiple instructors and advanced swing dancers will be on hand to dance it with you and help you get the feel for the dance!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:  All classes are FREE! ...with paid admission to the event.  Our Charleston classes offer something for everyone from the beginning to the more advanced dancer.  The Charleston moves and styles and variations taught will vary from week to week.  All Charleston classes stand on their own; you need not take one to take any of the others; but the more weeks you take, the better your Charleston dancing will be!  There are no prerequisites, and no partner is needed.  Come ready to dance, and please arrive early (doors open 5:45pm).  Flat-soled or low/thick heel shoes are recommended (high heels are not recommended).


Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom
This Friday,  August 7th
featuring the Dual-Sax Jump Swingin' Blues of...
The Steve Arvey Band!

This Friday, August 7th is Swing Time! ...at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, featuring the dual-sax jump swingin' blues of The Steve Arvey Band!  The event kicks off with a group swing-dance lesson, 8-9pm (no partner needed), followed by live music & dancing, 9:00pm-12:30am.  Prize giveaways happen at band intermission, and all ages are welcome!

The Steve Arvey Band is a dual-sax-infused combo that jumps & swings the blues!  Fronted by blues great, Steve Arvey, on vocals and guitar, the band also includes two saxophonists on tenor & baritone sax, plus bass player and drummer.  The band serves up a mix of swingin' originals and covers influenced by musical styles ranging from New Orleans R&B, to 50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll, to Soul, Jazz & Blues.  At their prior Swing Time appearances, The Steve Arvey Band gave incredible performances and was a huge hit with dancers!

Please Enable Images in Your Email program Steve Arvey is a master of the blues, whose musical career has spanned over three decades.  He's toured and performed all over the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, at thousands of venues, clubs, events, and festivals.  He's played prestigious blues festivals too numerous to mention, each time beating out hundreds of competing acts to secure a performance spot in the festival's lineup.  In fact, Steve holds the record for the most consecutive appearances -- 7 years in a row -- at the world-renowned Chicago Blues Festival!  A veteran of the Chicago blues scene, Steve has played with musical greats Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Clearwater, Jimmy Rogers, Homesick James, and Honeyboy Edwards, to name just a few.  In fact, Steve's music career started when he was a student at the University of Florida, where his band regularly backed none other than blues legend Bo Diddley!  Steve Arvey has recorded five CDs, his music has received airplay at blues radio stations across the USA, and he maintains a busy touring schedule across three continents!

Swing Time is Florida's Premier Swing Event, held the first Friday of every month in Tampa Bay at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom.  The Gulfport Casino is located in the St. Petersburg area at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport FL 33707.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Live Music & Dancing w/ The Steve Arvey Band,  9pm-12:30am
Swing Dance Instruction (no partner needed),  8-9pm

Doors Open 7:30pm

All Ages  &  Smoke-Free
Friendly Social Atmosphere
Beautiful Waterfront Ballroom
Huge Dance Floor
Prize Giveaways
Full Bar

$11 Admission includes Free Lesson; Free Parking

For more info, visit www.SwingTime.info on the web, or click the links below:
[Band Bio]     [Dance Lesson]     [Map & Directions]     [More Info]


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GULFPORT CASINO SWINGS! -- Every WEDNESDAY
 Exciting 2009 Format -- Bonus Lessons, Student Discounts & More! 

Every Wednesday in August, the 6pm Bonus Lesson topic will be Charleston!
Bonus Lessons are yours FREE! ...with paid admission to the event.

Bonus Lesson 6-7pm
Swing Dance Lesson 7-8pm
Swing Music & Dance 8-11pm

*  All Ages  *  No Partner Needed  *
Huge Dance Floor -- One of World's Best!
Beautiful Retro-Era Waterfront Dance Hall

Admission $7 (includes 2 Free Lessons!)
Students get 2-for-1 Admission!

Full Bar  ~  Prize Giveaways  ~  Smoke-Free  ~  Free Parking
Celebrate Your Birthday at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night!

The Gulfport Casino is one of the world's best ballrooms, offering up social dance excitement in a picturesque beachfront setting.

Map & Directions     Dance Lessons     More Info


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Swing Time!  at  Centro Asturiano  in  Tampa
Friday AUGUST 21st 2009
Friday SEPTEMBER 18th 2009
Swing Music & Dancing,  9pm-1am
Swing Dance Instruction,  8-9pm
Admission $7     Prize Giveaways!

ALL AGES WELCOME
Fabulous Vintage Grand Ballroom
Huge Floating-Wood Dance Floor!
Exciting Social Atmosphere


Admission includes Free Lesson
( No Partner Needed )
Free Gated Parking
Smoke-Free Events
Full Bar
Centro Asturiano

Centro Asturiano is located at 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa FL 33602 (at the corner of Palm Ave. & Nebraska Ave. in Ybor City).  For more info, visit www.SwingTime.info on the web, or click the links below:

Map & Directions     Dance Lesson     More Info


UPCOMING SWING TIME EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars!

Swing Time! LIVE at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom:  First Friday of every month, with Swing Dance Lesson 8-9pm, Live Music & Dancing 9pm-12:30am, Dance Show or Contest at Intermission.  Upcoming Events & Bands:
      Aug  7 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino w/ The Steve Arvey Band
      Sep  4 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino w/ The Venturas
      Oct  2 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino 9th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION w/ Charlie Vegas & the New Blues Combo
      Nov  6 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino 1940's USO SWING DANCE w/ 18-Piece Ten O'Clock Big Band!
      Dec  4 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino w/ Speak Easy

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Gulfport Casino Swing Night!
SCHOOL'S OUT SPECIAL EXTENDED! -- for All of August -- Attention Students, and Teachers Too!  Just flash your school ID at the door at any Wednesday's Gulfport Casino Swing Night, pay your $7 admission, and receive a Free Pass good for any upcoming Wednesday!

Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano in Tampa:  One Friday each month, with Swing Dance Lesson 8-9pm, Music & Dancing 9pm-1am.  Upcoming Events:
      Aug 21 (Fri): Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano in Tampa
      Sep 18 (Fri): Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano in Tampa


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