Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for July 14th 2009

Hi Everyone! This Wednesday (July 15th), join us for the Gulfport Casino Swing Night, with Lindy Hop & Swing Rueda Lessons 6-7pm (this Wednesday, six levels will be offered... Level 4, Level 3.5, Level 3, Level 2.5, Level 1.5 & Level 1), followed by Swing Dance Lessons 7-8pm (no partner needed), and Swing Music & Dancing 8-11pm. Admission's just $7, which includes 2 Free Lessons and great all-around fun for all ages! SCHOOL'S OUT SPECIAL EXTENDED! -- for All of July & 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! See you this Wednesday! --Sam

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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 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 (band to be announced)

Aug 21 (Fri): Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano in Tampa
Sep 18 (Fri): Swing Time! at Centro Asturiano in Tampa

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

Every Wednesday in July, the 6pm Bonus Lesson topic will be Lindy Hop & Swing Rueda! Get Ready for Six Different Levels -- Beginning to Advanced -- of Lindy Hop (the partner swing dance) and Swing Rueda (the partner-switching group dance). Lindy Hop will advance, expand, and add excitement to your swing dancing! Swing Rueda will give you opportunities to dance your Lindy Hop with a roomful of dancers! To learn Lindy Hop & Swing Rueda simultaneously, just take the 6-7pm Bonus Lessons at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night. We used to charge $35 for 4 weeks of these classes, but now all classes 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.

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Swing Time DANCE TEAMS are now forming! Interested in training, learning, performing, even competing? Just reply back to this newsletter ( email Events@SwingTime.info ) for more info. To get started, attend the Lindy Hop & Swing Rueda classes, 6pm Wednesdays, at the Gulfport Casino Swing Nights. You must learn Lindy Hop & Swing Rueda to perform.