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Swing Time Newsletter — Thursday FEB 3rd 2011

This Friday FEB 4th is Swing Time's Jukebox Jam at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, featuring 100+ hot little dance numbers... all 2:00 minutes or less!  Mini Marathon: Whoever dances the most consecutive songs, starting with the first song at 9:00pm, wins a $25 Gift Certificate to La Cote Basque Restaurant in Gulfport!  (details below)

Next Wednesday FEB 9th, join us at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night for Charleston Lessons 6-7pm, followed by Swing Dance Lessons 7-8pm, then Dancing 8-11pm!  Just $7 includes EVERYTHING and Students Get 2-for-1 Admission!  Take the Charleston Lessons to add dozens of exciting Charleston Moves to your swing dancing!  (details below)

Next Friday FEB 11th, Swing Time! RETURNS TO Centro Asturiano in Tampa, featuring Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys!  Here's a band in their prime that's in hot demand across the USA... a band that plays authentic 1950's-style rock'n'roll, including their own originals, the entire Jerry Lee repertoire, AND just about any 1950's rock'n'roll song you can imagine, whether it's Elvis or Fats Domino, uptempo or ballad.  Catch this incredible band -- Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys -- ONE NIGHT ONLY at Centro Asturiano!  It's been a couple of years since the last Swing Time event at Centro Asturiano, which now features many bright renovations to the Grand Ballroom, a secure gated parking lot, and a brand new A/C system!  Don't miss out.... Get Your Advance Tickets Today!  (details below)


Swing Time! presents... This Friday FEBRUARY 4th at Gulfport Casino...
JUKEBOX JAM... DANCE 'TIL YOU DROP
featuring 100+ Hot Little Dance Numbers... All 2:00 Minutes or Less!

DOORS OPEN 7:45pm;   SWING-DANCE LESSON 8-9pm;   DANCE 9pm-12:30am
All Ages  ~  Smoke-Free  ~  Full Bar  ~  Admission $8  ~  Free Parking  ~  Prizes

Mini Marathon!  Whoever dances the most consecutive songs, starting with the first song at 9pm, wins a $25 Gift Certificate to La Cote Basque Restaurant in Gulfport!  Participation is optional, but if you want to be in the contest, you must be on the dance floor ready to go at 9:00pm sharp.  Dancing with different partners is not only allowed, but encouraged!

For more info, visit www.SwingTime.info or click the links below:
Map & Directions     Lesson     More Info


Swing Time! returns...
to CENTRO ASTURIANO in Tampa! 

Friday,  February 11th,  2011
featuring...  BLAIR CARMAN & THE BELLEVIEW BOYS
Piano-Pumpin' Rock'n'Roll in the Style of Jerry Lee Lewis!

Friday, February 11th, 2011, Swing Time returns in spectacular fashion to the Grand Ballroom of Centro Asturiano in Tampa, featuring Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys, an amazing Rock'n'Roll act out of Cincinnati!  A Swing Dance Lesson kicks off the evening 8-9pm (no partner needed).  Then it's Live Music & Dancing 9pm-12:30am, plus a Hula Hoop Contest at band intermission!  1950's attire is encouraged, prize giveaways happen throughout the evening, and all ages are welcome!

Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys are an authentic 1950's-style Rock'n'Roll / Rockabilly band in the piano-pumpin' style of Jerry Lee Lewis.  The band boasts a huge rockin'-and-rollin' repertoire, ranging from their own original songs to hundreds of classics from Elvis Presley to Carl Perkins, Hank Williams, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more!  Piano player and singer, Blair Carman, brings raw energy and talent to the show, and he's backed by some of the Midwest's rockin'est cats on guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.  This band is hot... and in huge demand across the USA!  Don't miss Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys in a rare Florida appearance, in classic dance hall atmosphere, at Swing Time!

Swing Time is Florida's Premier Swing Event.  Centro Asturiano is located at 1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa FL 33602.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Live Music & Dancing w/ Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys,  9pm-1am
Swing Dance Lesson (no partner needed),  8-9pm

Hula Hoop Contest at Band Intermission

All Ages  &  Smoke-Free
Exciting Social Atmosphere
Fabulous Vintage Ballroom
Huge Floating-Wood Dance Floor
Prize Giveaways
Full Bar

TicketsGeneral Admission...$12/advance -or- $15/day of event
TicketsReserved Seating...$15/advance (must be purchased in advance)
Purchase Advance Tickets Now securely online at www.SwingTime.info
-or-  in person Wednesday 2/9 at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night
Admission includes Free Lesson; Free Gated Parking

For more info, visit www.SwingTime.info or click the links below:
Tickets     Band Bio     Map & Directions     Lesson     More Info


Gulfport Casino Swing Night -- Please Enable Images in Your Email program

GULFPORT CASINO SWINGS! -- Every WEDNESDAY

Every Wednesday in FEBRUARY 2011, the 6pm Bonus Lesson topic is Charleston
Every Wednesday in MARCH 2011, the 6pm Bonus Lesson topic is Balboa
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


UPCOMING SWING TIME EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars!

   EVERY WEDNESDAY: Gulfport Casino Swing Night!

Feb  4, 2011 (Fri): Swing Time! at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom
                    JUKEBOX JAM... DANCE 'TIL YOU DROP
                    featuring  100+ Hot Little Dance Numbers... All 2:00 Minutes or Less!

Feb 11, 2011 (Fri): Swing Time! RETURNS TO Centro Asturiano
                    featuring  Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys!
                    Piano-Pumpin' 1950's Rock'n'Roll in the Style of Jerry Lee Lewis!

Mar  4, 2011 (Fri): Swing Time! LIVE at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom
                    featuring the  George Gee Swing Orchestra!
                    LIVE from New York... World-Renowned 8-Piece Big Band!


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