Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance

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Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance

October 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm EDT

Dance with Miss Paula & the Twangbusters and special guest Kyle Esposito. Double Power.

The Twangbusters bust out their own high-energy danceable blend of American juke joint rhythms! Led by retro-twang dynamo Miss Paula Bradley, described as “Patsy Cline meets Bessie Smith” and “the love child of Jerry Lee Lewis and Loretta Lynn” on lead vocals, piano & rhythm guitar, and joined by a crew of BUSTERS on sizzling electric guitar, doghouse bass and drums, garnished with soulful steel guitar or sax, they mix the best of swingin’ country, boogie woogie & barrelhouse into a potent juke joint cocktail for your sole(s) – you’ll be shaken & stirred. Guaranteed to make you move yer feet! BOTTOMS UP!

Check out the Twangbusters

>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) <<

* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.  Experts Jason Fenton & Katie Brennan will instruct the East Coast Swing Lesson and DJ.

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* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band. Plan on doing a Shim Sham and a Snowball dance at the band break! Don’t miss.

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.

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.

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.

2024-2025 Dates:

Nov 1, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Eight to the Bar More information here.

Dec 6, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ The Teresa Broadwell Quintet. Teresa was a co-founder of the First Friday Swing Dance!! More information here.

Then for 2025: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6.

Every 1st Friday except July and August 

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$20 General, $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO Member

Albany Elks Lodge

25 South Allen Street
Albany, NY 12203 United States + Google Map

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