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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Teresa Broadwell Quintet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2022071858522923/ \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_56-5-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION: The Hammerhead Horns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2367618267069333/ \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_5-1-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Danny Lipsitz & the Brass Tacks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-9/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_3-6-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:  Jonathan Greene & the Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_2-6-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kip Beacco & the Lucky Five \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_1-2-26/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Smith’s GypZbilly Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1495231255025355 \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_12-5-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T223000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Eight to the Bar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.  Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_11-7-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T223000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Miss Paula & the Twangbusters \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.  Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_10-3-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T223000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Annie and the Fur Trappers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd a performance by Sarrah’s Swinging Pandas + Shim Sham\, Bus Stop & Snowball\n\n\n\nYoung\, inventive and competition winner Sarrah Aliewie will instruct the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing and DJ. Get a new slant on your dance moves.  Sarrah’s performance group\, The Swinging Pandas will do a demo at the break to Let’s Twist Again. We’ll also do a Snowball\, a SHIM SHAM and a Bus Stop at the break. \n\n\n\nDress up to celebrate the end of Summer: Nice light slacks or dress shorts\, summer dresses\, etc. Don’t miss. \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.  Beginners welcome!! \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nCovid/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick\, or were in close contact with someone who is contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. Proof of vaccine is no longer required.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. All of you\, men AND women\, can help by asking everyone to dance\, especially newcomers and those sitting down. <<<<< \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance_9-5-25/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T223000
DTSTAMP:20250604T021108Z
CREATED:20240911T180348Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Mark Gamsjager & the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nLast swing dance for the season!!  See below for fall dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by expert Marissa Thorburn. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance! “The Lustre Kings will introduce you to doo-wop and wild rock’n’roll\, and then bring you back to rockabilly.” Their music is a travelogue of great American rock and roll\, with tunes from legends like Gene Vincent and Ronnie Self\, as well as from Commander Cody’s Billy C. Farlow and the Los Straitjackets’ guitar strangler\, Eddie Angel. “While most bands seem to be content with just recreating the sound of classic records from years ago\, the Lustre Kings have captured the spirit of that era\, tapping into what made those records and artists so great in the first place.”  Check out: http://www.lustrekings.com/ \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Shim Sham\, Snowball and Bus Stop Dances at the break. Led by Marissa Thorburn. Electric Slide too?? \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\nTaking a break in July and August.  Back in the fall with: \n\n\n\nSept 5    Annie & the Fur Trappers \n\n\n\nOct 3     Miss Paula & the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 7    Eight to the Bar \n\n\n\nDec 5    Band tba. Then on to 2026! \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-06-06-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T223000
DTSTAMP:20250424T182303Z
CREATED:20240911T180305Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Hammerhead Horns \n\n\n\nThe Hammerhead Horns are pure musical joy. They have an amazing energy andevery show is fun!… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band  \n\n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-05-02-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-04-04-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-03-07-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T190000
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SUMMARY:Flurry Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:For everything Flurry Festival\, head over to the festival’s home at www.flurryfestival.org! \n\n\n\nWHEN:\n\n\n\nFebruary 14-16\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE:\n\n\n\nFlurry Headquarters: Saratoga Springs City Center / Hilton Hotel\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYPES OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\nDances and Workshops —such as Contra\, Swing\, Latin\, English Country\, Squares\, Vintage\, Clogging\, Hip-Hop\, Cajun\, Zydeco\, Irish\, Scandinavian\, Middle Eastern\, Asian\, European\, American and International Folk\, Yoga and Body Movement\, and more! Beginner to experienced sessions. Make Music and Sing— in sessions such as Irish\, Quebecois\, Southern Old-Time\, African\, Scandinavian\, Adirondack\, Gospel & Community Singalongs\, Folk\, Fiddle\, Guitar\, Banjo\, Flute\, Harmonica\, Ukulele\, Voice and more!
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/flurry-festival-2025/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Greene and the Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nMore Information here \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2024-2025 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 6\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Ryan Sullivan & Friends Quartet \n\n\n\nOct 4\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Miss Paula & the Twangbusters with special guest Mark Gamsjager of the Lustre Kings  More information here. \n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Eight to the Bar  More information here. \n\n\n\nThen Dec 6\, 2024 and for 2025: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-02-07-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T223000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION: Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nOne 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!!! \n\n\n\nBAND LINE-UP: Pete Toigo-bass\, Bob Halek-drums\, Charlie Tokarz-horns\, Sonny Daye-piano\, and renowned vocalist Perley Rousseau. So good.. \n\n\n\nCheck out: www.sonnyandperley.com/reviews.htm \n\n\n\nCheck out the Shim Sham from the Dec 6 dance: https://www.facebook.com/1255639762/videos/1841925319679383/ \n\n\n\nHere’s a video from a recent dance. Lots having fun\, dancing to great music. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates: \n\n\n\n* Feb 7\, 2025   Jonathan Greene and the Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\n* Mar 7\, 2025   Alan Thomson Little Big Band   \n\n\n\n* Apr 4\, 2025   Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-01-03-2025/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Please share post and invite friends.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1306880176945997/ \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by Sarrah Aliewie. No partner needed. Great for beginners. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30pm – Dance to the Teresa Broadwell Quintet \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nTalk about a bargain for a swing dance with a GREAT LIVE BAND and EXPERT INSTRUCTORS. \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing. You’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! \n\n\n\nHere’s a clip of Teresa’s band from last season. \n\n\n\nSarrah Aliewie dance bio: I found swing dancing and absolutely fell in love with it. I began traveling to any dance event I could find to take workshops and social dance. In the past year I’ve been attending events everywhere from North Carolina to Montréal and everywhere in between. I can’t wait to share everything I’ve learned with people who love dancing just as much as I do!! \n\n\n\nHere’s a video from last month’s dance. Lots having fun\, dancing to great music:   \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2025 Dates:  Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-12-06-2024/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T223000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance w/ Eight to the Bar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2024-2025 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 6\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Ryan Sullivan & Friends Quartet \n\n\n\nOct 4\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Miss Paula & the Twangbusters with special guest Mark Gamsjager of the Lustre Kings  More information here. \n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Eight to the Bar  More information here. \n\n\n\nThen Dec 6\, 2024 and for 2025: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-11-01-2024/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T223000
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CREATED:20240911T175335Z
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance with Miss Paula & the Twangbusters and special guest Kyle Esposito. Double Power. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\nCheck out the Twangbusters \n\n\n\n>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed.   Experts Jason Fenton & Katie Brennan will instruct the East Coast Swing Lesson and DJ.       \n\n\n\n\nPlease share post and invite friends. \n\n\n\n* 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. \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2024-2025 Dates: \n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Eight to the Bar  More information here. \n\n\n\nDec 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. \n\n\n\nThen for 2025: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-10-04-2024/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2024-2025 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 6\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Ryan Sullivan & Friends Quartet \n\n\n\nOct 4\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Miss Paula & the Twangbusters with special guest Mark Gamsjager of the Lustre Kings  More information here. \n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2024 Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Eight to the Bar  More information here. \n\n\n\nThen Dec 6\, 2024 and for 2025: Jan 3\, Feb 7\, Mar 7\, Apr 4\, May 2\, June 6. \n\n\n\nEvery 1st Friday except July and August  \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-09-06-2024/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-10:30 pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5\, a hard-swinging jazz band that blends swing and gypsy jazz to create a unique\, foot-stomping blend of music that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. The Lucky 5 performs both original compositions as well as putting a new spin on old jazz standards. The band is composed of highly seasoned touring musicians. The Lucky 5 brings verve\, high energy\, and an unpredictable impulse to the tradition of jazz from the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s\, grooving deeply\, and keeping feet moving on the dance floor. Check out the band and their videos.  * 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by expert instructor Ron Fields. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 7 – Joshua Fialkoff and the Odd Fellows –Joshua Fialkoff lends his smoky voice and unique piano stylings – a veritable gumbo of “roots piano” flavors – to dance exchanges and series around the world\, and has been doing so for over fifteen years. Joshua first began playing for dancers as a bass player for Solomon Douglas. Later\, as a pianist\, he started his own group and began sharing his distinct brand of Blues and Swing. Joshua is known for his unique arrangements that are at once new and old\, and an authenticity and rawness that shines through in his presence and performance.Visit Josh’s website. Download the event flyer here.https://www.facebook.com/events/751866187034792/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August.  (See you in September!) \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-8/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5\, a hard-swinging jazz band that blends swing and gypsy jazz to create a unique\, foot-stomping blend of music that appeals to a wide range of music lovers. The Lucky 5 performs both original compositions as well as putting a new spin on old jazz standards. The band is composed of highly seasoned touring musicians. The Lucky 5 brings verve\, high energy\, and an unpredictable impulse to the tradition of jazz from the 20’s\, 30’s and 40’s\, grooving deeply\, and keeping feet moving on the dance floor. Check out the band and their videos.  * 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by expert instructor Ron Fields. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 7 – Joshua Fialkoff and the Odd Fellows – https://www.facebook.com/events/751866187034792/No Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-7/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T230000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nJune 7 \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-6/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nJune 7 \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-6/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\nStart 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nCheck out the great line-up: Alan Thomson piano\, Don Young guitar and vocals\, Ed Tourge bass\, Bob Halek drums\, Chris Kendall sax. \n\n\n\nPlease share and invite friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/1039014247431585/ \n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson by expert Josh Kavner. No partner needed \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to the Alan Thomson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nTalk about a bargain. Only $20 (or $15 for seniors and students) for a swing dance with a LIVE BAND and EXPERT INSTRUCTORS. \n\n\n\nBeginners: 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. \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5 – The Dylan Perrillo Quartet  https://www.facebook.com/events/1922551048182318/ \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5  https://www.facebook.com/events/2096691334010906/ \n\n\n\nJune 7 – Joshua Fialkoff and the Odd Fellows  https://www.facebook.com/events/751866187034792/ \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\nThen Sept 6\, Oct 4\, Nov 1\, and Dec 6\, 2024. Every 1st Friday except July & Aug. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-5/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nJune 7 \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-3/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T170000
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SUMMARY:Flurry Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:For everything Flurry Festival\, head over to the festival’s home at www.flurryfestival.org! \n\n\n\nWHEN:\n\n\n\nFebruary 16-18\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE:\n\n\n\nFlurry Headquarters: Saratoga Springs City Center / Hilton Hotel\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYPES OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\nDances and Workshops —such as Contra\, Swing\, Latin\, English Country\, Squares\, Vintage\, Clogging\, Hip-Hop\, Cajun\, Zydeco\, Irish\, Scandinavian\, Middle Eastern\, Asian\, European\, American and International Folk\, Yoga and Body Movement\, and more! Beginner to experienced sessions. Make Music and Sing— in sessions such as Irish\, Quebecois\, Southern Old-Time\, African\, Scandinavian\, Adirondack\, Gospel & Community Singalongs\, Folk\, Fiddle\, Guitar\, Banjo\, Flute\, Harmonica\, Ukulele\, Voice and more!
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/flurry-festival-2024/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T190000
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers 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. \n\n\n\nAmbassador 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nJune 7 \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-6/2024-02-02/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:>>> PROOF OF VACCINE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED (see below) << \n\n\n\n\n* 7-8pm – Swing Dance Lesson. No partner needed. \n\n\n\n* 8-11pm – Dance to live band (see list below) \n\n\n\nCost: $20 General\, $15 Student\, 65+ Senior\, DFO Member \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western) \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm East Coast Swing lesson and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! No partner needed. \n\n\n\nSpacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus new large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nProof 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. \n\n\n\n2023-2024 Dates: \n\n\n\nSept 1 – Kevin Smith’s GypZBilly Band \n\n\n\nOct 6 – Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \n\n\n\nNov 3 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \n\n\n\nDec 1 – Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nJan 5 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Teresa Broadwell \n\n\n\nMar 1 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 5:  The Dylan Perrillo Quartet.   Dylan Perrillo is an upright bass player and bandleader from Albany\, NY. Since graduating from the Crane School of Music in 2012 he has toured around the country and parts of Canada but\, finds much inspiration in the Capital Region. He performs regularly with the Useless Cans\, Hot Club of Saratoga\, The Giroux Brothers and Bryan Brundige and his Piggly Wigglies as well as freelancing with various regional groups. He has most recently had the pleasure of playing alongside Stephane Wrembel\, John Ellis\, Bobby Militello\, and others on the stage at Saratoga Springs’ fabled venue\, Caffe Lena. In addition to performing\, he also enjoys arranging and writing for his eleven piece band\, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra and his Quartet.  Don’t miss the Shim Sham and Snow Ball dances at the break. \n\n\n\nMay 3 – Kip Beacco & The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nJune 7 \n\n\n\nNo Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance in July and August. \n\n\n\n= = = = =
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-3/2024-02-02/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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