Tampa Bay's Swing Dance News for November 27th 2018

New Year's Eve tickets are on sale Wednesdays in two areas: Swing Time Section C and Gulfport Dancers' Alcoves #8 & #9. We've sold out the original Swing Time section, so we've created another one — Swing Time Section C — which will put you right on the dance floor level amongst fellow dancers. 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.

Wednesday, December 5th — Learn the St Pete Stomp. Want to be part of a dance performance New Year's Eve? Sam has choreographed a dance for New Year's Eve called the St Pete Stomp, and you can learn it in one hour. Everyone who learns it is invited to perform the dance at band intermission at Swingin' the New Year! Like the Shim Sham, you don't need a dance partner. Come to the 6:00pm lesson Wednesday, December 5th, at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night to learn the St Pete Stomp.

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.

Wednesday, December 19th, is Swing Time's Holiday Christmas Dance Party at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night. Celebrate the Christmas season 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 festive lights and decor both inside & out! Join us for this holiday dance celebration, with St Pete Stomp Lesson 6-7pm, Swing Lesson 7-8pm, and Dancing 8-11pm. Just $8 includes both lessons and the dance, students get $6 admission, and birthday people get free admission. All ages are welcome, and no partner is needed.

DISCOUNT DEADLINE DECEMBER 10TH — Purchase Tickets Now to save $5 and secure the best seats! Tickets are $30 if purchased by December 10th, or $35 after December 10th.

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.