Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for May 13th 2014

SHAG lessons run this Wednesday May 14th & next Wednesday May 28th at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night...two weeks only! What's Shag? — just the most popular dance of the swing era! Watch the Rebirth of Shag movie. Special guest instructor, Forrest Outman, leads the Shag lessons. Forrest has spent the last many years researching the Shag, positioning himself as one of the world's foremost experts on the dance. He & partner, Andrea, will travel to Chicago this Memorial Day Weekend to compete in the Shag division of the 2014 American Lindy Hop Championships!

BALLROOM FUSION NIGHT — SUNDAY JUNE 1ST at the GULFPORT CASINO
A new concept in ballroom dancing...over 25 dances!

LESSONS 6-8PM:
Beginning-Level 6-7pm (Learn the Rumba)
Intermediate-Level 7-8pm (Rumba/Blues Fusion)

DANCING 8-11PM:
8-10pm: Ballroom Mix
10-11pm: Fusion Mix...Anything Goes!

All Ages No Partners Needed Admission $7 Door Prizes Cash Bar

Tampa Fusion Dance — Saturday June 14th

PARTNER DANCING TO MODERN MUSIC

Get your Fusion costumes ready! June 14th's Dance will be a Fusion Costume Party and feature a Fusion Costume Contest! Use your imagination to wear at least two costumes...at the same time!

Mark your calendars for Saturday June 14th, the next Tampa Fusion Dance! Dancing happens 10:30pm-3:00am and features DJ Mineh Ishida spinning for a talented gathering of dancers from all across Florida! Bring your entire repertoire of partner-dance skills and dance to a mix of pop, r&b, electronica, and other musical fusions ranging from today's club hits to the sultry, groovy, and more. Admission is $7. Whatever's your favorite style of dance, join us!

Simone Salsa's main studio on Hillsborough Avenue features awesome atmosphere, lighting, sound, and smooth hardwood dance floor! Address — It's located in the Home Design Plaza shopping center at 8336 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615. Parking — Simone Salsa has a huge (and free) parking lot just a few feet from its entrance. Drinks — You can BYO beverages to this venue (as long as you keep 'em off the dance floor). Bottled water is also available for purchase.

PHOTOS from Recent Fusion Dances What is Fusion Dancing? FusionTampa Website