Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for November 19th 2018

This Wednesday, November 21st — With Thanksgiving on Thursday, the weekend starts Wednesday night, when Swing Time hosts a special evening of live music and swing dancing! Join in celebration at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night for Swing Time's Pre-Thanksgiving Bash! This huge swing-dance party is always one of the biggest Wednesday Swing Nights of the year, attracting not just locals but out-of-towners who are home for the holidays.

The Bash features live & swingin' music by the Hot Rod Hornets! The evening starts with a Lindy Hop Lesson 6-7pm, followed by Swing Lesson 7-8pm, then Live Music & Dancing 8pm-midnight. Admission's just $12 (get your tickets at the door; no free passes or student specials accepted at this special event), all ages are welcome, no partner is needed, and it all happens in the spectacular waterfront ballroom of the Gulfport Casino!

Show us your Swingin' the New Year ticket (or your email confirmation if you're a Will Call ticketholder) for $2 off admission to the Pre-Thanksgiving Bash. If you don't yet have your New Year's Eve ticket, you can get it online now at www.NewYearSwing.com or this Wednesday at the door.

New Year's Eve tickets are on sale Wednesdays in two areas: the Swing Time Section and Gulfport Dancers' Alcoves #8 & #9. The Swing Time Section is a central block of great seats on the dance floor level. Gulfport Dancers' Alcoves #8 & #9 are a combined double-alcove to the right of the stage that are reserved each year by Gulfport swing dancers for a potluck and party within the party. Tickets in these sections for Swingin' the New Year (St. Petersburg Coliseum) are available, first-come first-serve, while they last, to dancers who purchase them in person at prior events.

Friday, December 14th is Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino. Dance 8pm-midnight to the best in Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, featuring an exciting mix of retro & modern dance music, great for a variety of partner dances (Hustle, Swing, West-Coast, Blues, Fusion, etc) plus group, line, and freestyle dancing! Arrive early for a Soul Line Dancing Lesson 7-8pm. Just $10 includes the dance AND the lesson. Students get $6 admission if they show up by 7pm and take the lesson. Soul Night happens at the Gulfport Casino the 2nd Friday of every month.

Join special guest instructor, Angie Causey, and the United Soul Line Dancers of Florida for a Soul Line Dancing lesson at 7pm. You'll learn three new soul line dances, and you'll get to dance them all later during the dance! Dance instructor & choreographer, Angie Causey, is founder of the United Soul Line Dancers. She's been dancing and teaching for over 10 years, and regularly travels and teaches all across the USA.

Make plans now to attend Swingin' the New Year at the spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum featuring live big band, Gloria West & the Gents, plus midnight balloon drop, dance performances, and dancing with your favorite friends! Ticket options this year include: A) Start or Join a Group, B) Choose Your Own Seats, C) VIP Round Tables, D) Alcoves and more. Swingin' the New Year is Tampa Bay's best New Year's Eve dance party...get ready for the fun to begin! See www.NewYearSwing.com for tickets and full celebration info.