Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for October 23rd 2007

Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News

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Swing Time Newsletter — Tuesday OCT 23rd 2007

Hi Everyone! It's Halloween time! This Thursday's Swing Centro is a special Halloween Monster Bash! Then, the following Wednesday -- Halloween night 10/31 -- at the Gulfport Casino is our 6th Annual Halloween Costume Ball! See below for details. (By the way, if you can't see the cool Halloween graphics in this email newsletter, you're missing out; please enable images & links in your email program.) --Sam

P.S. A big thank-you to all who attended last weekend's 7th Anniversary events with Dr Zoot... both events were a blast and the band was outstanding! We hope to have photos up within a week.

Halloween Monster Bash!
at SWING CENTRO
Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Door Prizes + Prizes for the Best Costumes!
Costume Contest Winners take home $100+ worth of prizes!
(Small children not eligible for top prizes -- everyone knows adults can't compete with kids!)

Loads of Chocolate, Candy, & Trick-or-Treats!
Amazing Halloween Swing/Dance Music Mix!
Special Halloween Decor & Atmosphere
Dancing Costume Parade
Monster Shim Sham
Steal Dance Mixer

Swing Dance Lesson, 7-8pm (no partner needed)
Swing Music & Dancing, 8pm-Midnight

Beautiful & Historic Grand Ballroom
Huge Floating-Wood Dance Floor!
$7 Admission includes Free Lesson
Students Get 2-for-1 Admission!

* All Ages * Smoke-Free * Full Bar * Free Gated Parking *

[Map & Directions] [More Info]

Attention guys & ghouls! Put on your best costume and get ready to swing with all sorts of exciting characters! We'll be dancing to the midnight hour, so come join the fun at this year's Halloween Costume Ball!

Halloween Costume Ball!
at the GULFPORT CASINO SWING NIGHT
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Tampa Bay's Best Halloween Dance Party... Six Years Running!
Featuring the Ultimate Halloween Swing/Dance Music Mix!

Shim Sham Lesson, 7-8pm (no partner needed)... + Bonus Dance!
Swing Music & Dancing, 8pm-Midnight

Door Prizes + Prizes for the Best Costumes!
Prizes for Best, Scariest, Sexiest, Funniest, Swingiest, and Most Original Costumes!
Costume Contest Winners take home $150+ worth of prizes!
(Small children not eligible for top prizes -- everyone knows adults can't compete with kids!)

See Photos from Past Halloween Costume Balls!
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 - Coming Soon

Loads of Chocolate, Candy, & Trick-or-Treatin' Goodies!
Monster Shim Sham + Bonus Dance... a Real Thriller!
Dancing Costume Parade
Steal Dance Mixer
Special Halloween Decor & Atmosphere

* All Ages * Smoke-Free * Full Bar * Free Parking *
Admission $7 (includes Free Lesson)

Historic Waterfront Grand Ballroom
One of the Best Dance Floors Anywhere!
A High-Energy Social Event

[Map & Directions] [More Info]

UPCOMING SWING TIME DANCE CLASSES
All Lessons Free! (with Paid Admission to Event)
All Lessons Taught by Sam & Allison
No Partner Needed; No Prior Experience Needed
All Levels & All Ages Welcome!

This Week:
Oct 24 2007 (Wed) 7-8pm @ Gulfport Casino Swing Night: SWING MIX - 1- and 2-Armed Turns & Windmills
Oct 25 2007 (Thu) 7-8pm @ Swing Centro (Centro Asturiano): EAST-COAST SWING - Rubberband + 5 Outside/Arch/Ladies'/Men's Turns

...and Beyond:
Oct 31 2007 (Wed) 7-8pm @ Gulfport Casino Swing Night: SHIM SHAM - + Bonus Dance!
Nov 1 2007 (Thu) 7-8pm @ Swing Centro (Centro Asturiano): CHARLESTON - Front-to-Back Kicks & Variations
Nov 7 2007 (Wed) 7-8pm @ Gulfport Casino Swing Night: EAST-COAST SWING - Left-Right Wraps, Pivot Turns, Single/Triple
Nov 8 2007 (Thu) 7-8pm @ Swing Centro (Centro Asturiano): LINDY HOP - Circles & Closed Swingouts
Nov 9 2007 (Fri) 8-9pm @ Swing Time! (Gulfport Casino): EAST-COAST SWING - 5 Turns from Open & Closed, Moving, Single/Triple
Nov 14 2007 (Wed) 7-8pm @ Gulfport Casino Swing Night: SWING MIX - Free/Tuck/Inside Spins & Turns, Ratchet & Tag
Nov 15 2007 (Thu) 7-8pm @ Swing Centro (Centro Asturiano): EAST-COAST SWING - Tuck & Quick Spins, Rebounds & Wraps
Nov 21 2007 (Wed) 7-8pm @ Gulfport Casino Swing Night: EAST-COAST SWING - 4 Cross-Armed Turns, Belt Slide, Behind-Back Switch

UPCOMING SWING TIME EVENTS
Click the links below for details on each event

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Gulfport Casino Swing Night

EVERY THURSDAY: Swing Centro

Oct 25, 2007 (Thu): Special Event at Swing Centro
HALLOWEEN MONSTER BASH !
Costume Prizes, Theme Music & Decor, Treats & More!
Admission: $7

Oct 31, 2007 (Wed): Special Event at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night
HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL !
Tampa Bay's Best Halloween Dance Party for Six Years Running!
Admission: $7

The SECOND FRIDAY Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino
of EVERY MONTH: Live Music & Dancing!

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