Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for November 30th 2015

Balboa Lessons start this Wednesday December 2nd at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night. Balboa is currently the top dance craze in the swing-dance world, and we're bringing it to you every Wednesday in December, 6-7pm, at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night! Swing Time instructors, Sam & Bri, have traveled the USA the last two years, studying and dancing Balboa at every opportunity. We're bringing you a brand new set of Balboa lessons in a fun, easy-to-learn format, with plenty of new moves, patterns, insight, and technique for beginning- to intermediate-level Balboa dancers. We'll also provide guided practice time during these lessons for you to get more comfortable and proficient dancing the dance. Learn more about Balboa here.

LAST CHANCE this WED 12/2 & next WED 12/9 — Save $4 on tickets to Swingin' the New Year if you buy them in person this Wednesday at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night. Ticket prices increase to $30 after December 10th.

DISCOUNT DEADLINE DECEMBER 10TH — Purchase Tickets Now securely online to SAVE $3 and secure the best seats! Tickets are $27 if purchased by December 10th, or $30 after December 10th.

SWING TIME SECTION — We've reserved a central block of 60 of the best seats in the house for Swing Time regulars, and are selling these Wednesdays at the Gulfport Casino Swing Nights, while they last! Buy one of these tickets and you'll be among friends and fellow dancers, AND you'll save an extra buck by buying in person (currently $26). Tickets in the Swing Time Section are available exclusively to dancers who attend (and purchase them in person at) prior Swing Time events.

ONLY 6 ALCOVES REMAIN — Free Alcove SuperSpecial...Save $239!

Swingin' the New Year happens 12/31/2015 at the spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum. This Grand New Year's Eve Celebration for All Ages (8th Annual) has become Florida's biggest swing-dance event. The Celebration features the world-renowned Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's! Get ready to jump & boogie, rock & swing! Get details & purchase tickets at www.NewYearSwing.com. This year's Swingin' the New Year promises to be the greatest ever...make plans now to join us!

Sunday December 13th is Fusion Night at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Dance 8-11pm to a solid mix of music for all of your favorite dances — West-Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, Blues, Rumba, Hustle, Salsa, Bachata, East-Coast Swing, Fusion...you name it...all requests welcome! The night starts with two dance lessons 6-8pm (lesson topics & instructors to be announced). Just $8 admission includes both lessons and the dance, students get $5 admission, and all ages are welcome!

LESSONS 6-8PM:
Beginning-Level 6-7pm
Intermediate-Level 7-8pm

DANCING 8-11PM:
Modern Musical Mix — Ballroom/Fusion/Requests

All Ages No Partners Needed Admission $8 (Students $5) Door Prizes Cash Bar More Info

Saturday December 19th is Jazz Night in Tampa, a dance where you can Lindy Hop or Balboa (or Shag, Charleston, Shim Sham, etc) all night long! Dance to the best of Big Band and Traditional Jazz, featuring multiple DJs from all across Florida! Jazz Night includes a Lesson 8-9pm (lesson topic & instructors to be announced), followed by Dancing 9pm-Midnight+. Doors open 7:45pm and admission is $8 (which includes both the lesson and the dance). Jazz Night happens at Simone Salsa, 8336 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615 on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Holiday Christmas Dance Party! — Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015
at the GULFPORT CASINO SWING NIGHT

Celebrate the Christmas season at Wednesday December 23rd'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, will be 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