Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
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Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
March 1 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST
>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) <<
Start the month off by dancing to the incomparable Alan Thomson Little Big Band. This band has played our dance many times to great acclaim. And we are bringing expert Josh Kavner back to instruct the lesson and DJ the breaks. And to lead us in the Shim Sham! It’s time to dance. Don’t miss.
The Alan Thomson Little Big Band plays a versatile mix of dance music from Tracy Chapman to Benny Goodman, doing lots of East and West Coast Swing and Lindy, and probably a waltz. They’ll play music from Chapman, Stray Cats, Elvis, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton & Carl Perkins. They’ll also do big band tunes from Goodman, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter & Nat Cole.
Check out the great line-up: Alan Thomson piano, Don Young guitar and vocals, Ed Tourge bass, Bob Halek drums, Chris Kendall sax.
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* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by expert Josh Kavner. No partner needed
* 8-11pm – Dance to the Alan Thomson Little Big Band
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.
Talk about a bargain. Only $20 (or $15 for seniors and students) for a swing dance with a LIVE BAND and EXPERT INSTRUCTORS.
Beginners: Take the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing. You’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! Spacious, attractive A/C hall (plus large fans) with large wooden dance floor.
Albany Elks, 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)
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.
2023-2024 Dates:
Sept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band
Oct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters
Nov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene
Dec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings
Jan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five
Mar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band
Apr 5 – The Dylan Perrillo Quartet https://www.facebook.com/events/1922551048182318/
May 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 https://www.facebook.com/events/2096691334010906/
June 7 – Joshua Fialkoff and the Odd Fellows https://www.facebook.com/events/751866187034792/
No Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August.
Then Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, and Dec 6, 2024. Every 1st Friday except July & Aug.
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