Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for December 20th 2011

Only 2 Alcoves remain...
Only 77 tickets remain on tables next to the dance floor...
The best seats are selling fast! Get them while they last!

FREE ALCOVE SuperSpecial -- Save $155! Buy 28 General Admission Tickets and get $2 off per ticket plus a Free Reserved Alcove! (You must buy all 28 tickets in ONE transaction over the phone.) Call 727-669-7830, while the remaining 2 alcoves last!

Saturday DEC 31st, join us for that spectacular swing-dance party & celebration, Swingin' the New Year at the St. Petersburg Coliseum! (details below)

GULFPORT CASINO SWING NIGHT
Holiday Christmas Dance Party! -- This Wednesday December 21st

Celebrate the Christmas season at this Wednesday December 21st's Gulfport Casino Swing Night with refreshments, lights & decor, plus we'll mix in the best of swingable holiday music! The whole City of Gulfport, especially the waterfront/Casino area, is beautifully decorated for the holidays,... and wait 'til you see the Casino itself, with beautiful lights and festive decor both inside & out! Join us for this holiday dance celebration!

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

Foxtrot Dance 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
Friendly Social Atmosphere

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!

Map & Directions Dance Lessons More Info

BUY NEW YEAR'S TICKETS -- THIS WEDNESDAY 12/21 AT GULFPORT

We've reserved some of the best tickets in the house for Swing Time regulars for Swingin' the New Year and will be selling them at this Wednesday's Gulfport Casino Swing Night! So if you'd like to hang with the Swing Time crowd, buy tickets this Wednesday. These are General-Admission tickets designed for dancers -- individuals, couples, and small groups. These tickets will get you into the Swing Time section, right in the middle of all the action! However, seating in this section is first-come, first-serve, day of event. If you have a group of 4+ that must sit together, please buy reserved seat tickets INSTEAD via phone (727-669-7830) or web. Buy now to save $4 AND secure your admission to Tampa Bay's premier New Year's Eve Celebration!

Swing Time & Swing Gang present...
Swingin' the New Year!
GRAND NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION FOR ALL AGES
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
at the ST PETERSBURG COLISEUM

Music, Dancing & Celebration! 9pm-1am
Swing Dance Lesson: 8-9pm (no partner needed)
Doors Open 7:30pm

Midnight Countdown & BALLOON DROP
Vintage Fashion Photo Shoot & Contest!
Party Favors ~ Noisemakers ~ Chocolates ~ Prize Giveaways
Full Cash Bar w/ Champagne Bottles & Toasts Available
* All Ages * Smoke-Free * New Year's Decor * Free Parking *
Dress to Impress! New Year's and Vintage Attire Encouraged

NEW FOR THIS YEAR'S CELEBRATION:
Groups of 10+ get $2/Ticket Discount!
Reserve Alcoves for ANY SIZE group (NO MINIMUMS)
General Admission Tickets & Reserved Seating Tickets Available

TICKETS (Reserved Seating): $18.99/in advance (+ $1 Coliseum surcharge)
TICKETS (General Admission): $18/in advance -or- $22/day of event (+ $1 Coliseum surcharge)
PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS:
Securely Online at www.TampaBaySwing.com
By Phone at 727-669-7830 or 727-773-0064
In Person at Coliseum Box Office: 535 4th Ave N, St Petersburg (10am-4pm M-F, 727-892-5202)
In Person at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night: WED's 6-11pm

The spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum provides historic swing-era ambiance and an unparalleled 15,000 square foot oak dance floor! The St. Petersburg Coliseum is located at 535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg FL 33701.

Group Discounts & VIP Reservations: Group discounts and Reserved VIP Alcoves & Tables are available for parties of 10 or more, with complimentary deluxe chocolates included! To receive your group discount of $2/ticket and to reserve your table(s), phone 727-773-0064 or 727-669-7830 to purchase 10 or more tickets. Parties reserving VIP Alcoves (alcoves provide anywhere from 0 to 28 seats) may arrive early to custom decorate their alcoves, and may contact us for custom seating arrangements, reserving multiple adjacent alcoves, etc. Click here or phone 727-669-7830 or 727-773-0064 to reserve an alcove.

Food & Drinks: You may bring your own food to this event, or purchase a variety of snacks from the Coliseum's snack bar (everything from popcorn to ice cream to coffee). For drinks, the Coliseum will run a full cash bar, with beer, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks, bottled water, and champagne. No outside beverages are allowed into the Coliseum, and no coolers are allowed.

Purchase Tickets Map & Directions More Info

PRE-CRUISE KICKOFF DANCE PARTY -- ALL DANCERS INVITED!

Saturday JAN 14th 2012, Swing Time hosts a pre-cruise kickoff dance party at the Tampa Airport Marriott (where out-of-town dancers will be staying). All dancers, whether cruising or not, are invited to come dance, meet and greet, and have fun at this pre-cruise mixer! This is your chance to dance with swing enthusiasts from California, Florida, and beyond who are sailing the next day on the Sea Swing Sensation / Lindy Hoppers of the Caribbean dance cruise! The party runs 8pm to midnight. Join us! (Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.)

Sunday JAN 29th 2012, the Carrollwood Cultural Center hosts an afternoon Big-Band Swing Dance & Concert with live music by the Sounds of Swing Orchestra. Dancing starts at 2pm. Swing Time opens the event with a Dance Lesson 1-2pm. Tickets are $10-$14. Visit the link above for tickets or more information. The Carrollwood Cultural Center is located at 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618; Phone 813-269-1310.

LINDY HOPPERS OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA SWING SENSATION DANCE CRUISE ...Daily Classes ...Nightly Dances ...World-Class Instructors ...Super Crew of Lindy Hoppers from CA & FL! January 15th-22nd 2012, the 2012 Sea Swing Sensation, a 7-day Caribbean swing-dance cruise, sails out of Tampa with stops in Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, & Isla Roatan! Join 100+ swing dancers from California, Florida, and elsewhere for the cruising and dancing experience of a lifetime! We (Sam & Carleene) will be teaching on the cruise, as will top instructors from CA. Check out the cruise and sign up at www.SeaSwingSensation.net.

WHAT's THE COST & DEADLINE? For current rates and registration, call or email Brenda, our swing-dancing travel agent & organizer, at BookWithBrenda@aol.com or 562-217-1371. If you're looking for a cabin mate to save $, just let Brenda know and she'll match you up with another dancer. The entire ship will likely sell out, so we recommend booking ASAP.

Last time Swing Time participated in a cruise (happens about once a decade) was seven years ago on an equally worthy embarkation, for Frankie Manning's 89th Birthday party ...and that one was a blast! We hope you'll join us for the Sea Swing Sensation!

GULFPORT CASINO SWINGS! -- Every WEDNESDAY

Every Wednesday in DECEMBER 2011, the 6pm Bonus Lesson topic is Foxtrot
(Social Foxtrot for Swing Dancers, featuring Special Guest Instructors from Let's Dance!)

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... + watch this schedule as it's updated in the upcoming weeks!

Dec 21, 2011 (Wed): Special Event at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night
CHRISTMAS SWING-DANCE PARTY

Jan 14, 2012 (Sat): Special Event at the Tampa Airport Marriott
PRE-CRUISE KICKOFF DANCE PARTY