Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
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Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
January 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm EST
Sonny & Perley Jive Five
One of swing dancers’ favorite bands, the Jive Five features keyboardist Sonny Daye and vocalist Perley Rousseau. Perley has a beautifully rich voice, with the emotional power, swing and improvisational feel of a true jazz singer. Sonny has very facile, slightly percussive keyboard work and wonderfully interesting arrangements. Plus there’s a hot and swinging jazz rhythm section, all key components of their crowd pleasing presentation. Music from the “Swing Era” and from the great American composers. Exciting!!!
BAND LINE-UP: Pete Toigo-bass, Bob Halek-drums, Charlie Tokarz-horns, Sonny Daye-piano, and renowned vocalist Perley Rousseau. So good..
Check out: www.sonnyandperley.com/reviews.htm
Check out the Shim Sham from the Dec 6 dance: https://www.facebook.com/1255639762/videos/1841925319679383/
Here’s a video from a recent dance. Lots having fun, dancing to great music.
We would appreciate your making an extra effort to come out and support this dance. Thanks to the many dedicated dancers who attended so far this season. You are much appreciated. Please bring a friend or 2 so we can continue to build up the dance community. We need everyone’s support.
Volunteers needed! Please contact us if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance, especially with take down.
>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) <<
* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.
* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below)
Cost: $20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member
Albany Elks, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)
Beginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed.
Spacious, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor.
Sponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org
Proof of vaccine is no longer required. Stay home if you feel sick, or were in close contact with someone who tested positive. Masks are not required, but are welcome.
Ambassador Program: The DFO has established this program to welcome all people, especially beginners, to our dances. For more information, please ask at the front desk.
2025 Dates:
* Feb 7, 2025 Jonathan Greene and the Grand Boubousse
* Mar 7, 2025 Alan Thomson Little Big Band
* Apr 4, 2025 Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks
Every 1st Friday except July and August
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