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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000
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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: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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SUMMARY:Dancing with Danes: Sw-Ango dance
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn to partner dance\, but didn’t know where to start? This is your answer. Come on out to Sw-ango and learn basic partner dance techniques with a great instructor and then try them out with new and experienced dancers. A fun\, welcoming environment for all. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Thurs November 9\, 2023 for a Beginner dance lesson with Dorothy Boice from 6-7pm and a Social dance with DJ’d Swing and Tango music from 7-9pm \n\n\n\nAt the SUNY Campus Ballroom1400 Washington Ave. Albany\, NY (2nd floor). Look for signs. \n\n\n\nFacebook event at: https://fb.me/e/6GPpowDa4 \n\n\n\nAdmission:General public $10 through EventBrite or $15 at the door$5 for UAlbany studentsFree for UA Tango Club and their +1s
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/dancing-with-danes-sw-ango-dance/
LOCATION:SUNY Albany Campus Ballroom\, 1400 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, New York\, 12222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:Winter Roots Flurry Festival
DESCRIPTION:For everything Flurry Festival\, head over to the festival’s home at www.flurryfestival.org! \n\n\n\nWinter Roots\n\n\n\nWHEN:\n\n\n\nFebruary 17-19\, 2023\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. In 2023\, all Winter Roots sessions will take place within the Hilton/City Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYPES OF EVENTS:\n\n\n\nWinter Roots will feature Contra\, English Country\, Swing/Blues\, and BalFolk music & dancing.  There will be concerts\, workshops\, and jams\, and sessions are beginner through experienced. Sunday will have swing programming throughout the day. Winter Roots will not include family or children’s programming. \n\n\n\nQUICK LINKS:\n\n\n\n\nTickets are now on sale at https://www.flurryfestival.org/tickets2023/\n\n\n\nFestival performers are at https://www.flurryfestival.org/performer-list/\n\n\n\nThe full Covid policy for Winter Roots is located at https://www.flurryfestival.org/winter-covid-policy/\n\n\n\nOther festival policies are at https://www.flurryfestival.org/about/policies/\n\n\n\nVolunteer applications will be open in late December here\n\n\n\nVisit our Q&A page here
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/winter-roots/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing
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SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to The El Dorados.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to live music (see details below) \n\n\n\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/6025255480820550 \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – El Dorados \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nMar 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nApr 7 – TBD \n\n\n\nMay 5 – TBD \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-01-06-23/
LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:2022 Saratoga New Year's Fest
DESCRIPTION:DanceFlurry Takeover at the Saratoga Music Hall \n\n\n\n474 Broadway\, 3rd FloorSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866 \n\n\n\nSpend New Year’s Eve dancing the (day and) night away\, as we take over the Music Hall to present a full schedule of events at Saratoga’s 2022 New Year’s Fest! \n\n\n\n\nFull-Fest Tickets: $25 after Dec 25\n\n\n\n\n*** When purchasing full-fest tickets\, please use this affiliate link so $10 of your ticket price goes to us!*** \n\n\n\n\nDanceFlurry Events-Only Tickets: $10 online here or at the door\n\n\n\nOr sign up to volunteer\, and get free admission to all DFO events that day! Click below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this event on Facebook – and invite your friends! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1132997230687011/ \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nEvents run from Noon through 11:15PM. Click event title for performer info. \n\n\n\n12PM – 1:10International Folk Dancing with Tri-City Folk Dancers1:15 – 2:00      Family Dance Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack2:00 – 2:45More Family Dance!Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack3:00 – 6:00Contra DanceWill Mentor calling to River Road  (Jesse Ball\, Kristen Planeaux\, and Sarah-Hadley Yakir)Beginner’s lesson at 3:006:45 – 7:30Saratoga High School Fiddle Club Performance7:45 – 8:30Swing Lesson with David Wolf8:30 – 11:15Swing DanceGiacomo Smith Quartet\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor the full New Year’s Fest Schedule\, visit SaratogaNewYearsFest.com \n\n\n\nQuestions about the event? Email newyearsfest@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovid Policy: \n\n\n\nWe ask that all attendees of DFO Events at the Music Hall wear surgical or higher grade masks while in the venue. We will have masks available at the door for those in need. If you have symptoms of a Covid-like illness\, please defer and dance instead at one of our regular monthly events when you are well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase advance tickets ($20 through 12/25) for all of New Year’s Fest (including DFO events)\, click HERE for our affiliate ticket link\, through which DFO will receive $10 of your purchase. You will pick up full-festival tickets at the City Center.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase DFO Events-Only Tickets\, use the form below. Your $10 admission gets you a wristband allowing entry to all the DFO events listed above and held at the Music Hall\, but will NOT give you access to any other New Year’s Fest events.\n\n\n\nOn the day of the event\, if you decide you want to attend other New Year’s Fest activities\, you may show your DFO wristband at the City Center and upgrade to a full-festival pass for an additional $15.\n\n\n\nAs a reminder\, masks will be both required and available for events at the Music Hall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer Information\n\n\n\n12:00-1:10  International Folk Dancing with the Tri-City Folk Dancers \n\n\n\n\nInternational Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines\, circles\, broken circles\, duos and trios). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, former Yugoslav countries)\, Romania\, Greece Turkey\, Armenia\, Israel and many other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music\, but have live music events a few times a year. We welcome all ages and genders\, and no partner is necessary\, as most dances do not involve couples. \n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:00 / 2:00-2:45  Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg and Tamarack \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEnjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation! Circle dances\, squares\, line dances\, international folk dances\, and play-party singing games from around the world.The toe-tapping music consists of reels\, jigs\, polkas\, hornpipes\, and waltzes. While participation in the dancing is encouraged — and it’s hard to sit still — it’s fun to just listen to the music and watch too! \n\n\n\n3:00 – 6:00  Contra Dance\, with Will Mentor calling to River Road \n\n\n\nThere will be instruction for beginners at the start of the dance\, as well as a welcoming atmosphere to learn-as-you-go! \n\n\n\n\nWill Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching\, upbeat wit\, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight\, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!” \n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Road delivers beauty\, power\, and groove to contra dances with a highly revered mixture of contemporary and traditional tunes with strong influences from Quebecois\, New England\, & Maritime traditions\, featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir on fiddle\, Kristen Planeaux on piano\, flute\, and accordion\, and Jesse Ball on mandolin\, guitar\, accordion\, and foot percussion. While they are geographically divided by the Connecticut river\, an aptly named River Road connects them to create an energy that is highly sought after in the contradance scene. \n\n\n\n\n6:45 – 7:30  Performance by the Saratoga High School Fiddle Club \n\n\n\n\nThe Saratoga Springs Fiddle Club is a High School club that learns Irish\, Scottish\, and French-Canadian music by ear. All students are welcome to play\, however the majority of them play string instruments. The club is lead by Mrs. Jessica LaBello\, a talented string teacher at the High School.  \n\n\n\nThe Fiddle Club has previously played at events like the Victorian Streetwalk and the Beekman Street Arts Fair\, as well as the Flurry Festival! They are also planning to play at the McKrells Christmas Concert at The Egg in Albany and to travel abroad to Scotland next year!  \n\n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:30  Swing Lesson with David Wolf \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid dances all types of Social Dancing\, but mainly specializes in American Standard Ballroom and Argentine Tango. Dave has over 20 years of dance experience and has had training with some of the world’s best dancers. He is also no stranger to instruction\, for he has experience as a high school teacher as well as an instructor of college level courses. He has also trained dance instructors for over tens years. No matter where you take a class with David you are sure to enjoy every minute! David is known for his incredible sense of humor and extraordinary teaching skills. He is also filled with tons of dance history knowledge as well as strange factoids that surprise most everyone.  \n\n\n\nBesides instruction and choreography\, Dave is a DJ. He offers a one of the largest authentic collection of Argentine Tangos\, Disco\, Swing and Latin music. He has done several ballroom events and weddings as well. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n8:30 – 11:15  Swing Dance with the Giacomo Smith Quartet \n\n\n\nGiacomo Smith – clarinet and sopranoGraham Tichy – banjo Bob Kendall – bassRandy Reinhart – trombone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince he moved to London a decade ago from Montreal Canada\, Saratogian Giacomo Smith has earned a reputation as one of the most distinct and versatile performers in London’s vital jazz scene. Smith\, along with cofounder Jack Abraham\, founded Kansas Smitty’s in 2013 as London’s answer to the fertile communities fostered in other cities by the likes of Count Basie\, Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington. The idea was to grow a genre-blind philosophy that embraced all eras and geographies of jazz. Two years later\, they opened their first bar on Broadway Market in London’s trendy Borough of Hackney and played host to countless world class musicians: Louis Cole\, Cory Wong\, Johnny O’Neal\, Victor Goines\, Leroy Jones\, Shingai Shoniwa\, Eliza Doolittle\, Rhys Lewis\, Reuben James\, Ben Van Gelder\, Chris Dave\, and many others.   \n\n\n\nSmith is an active soloist\, performer and educator outside his role in Kansas Smitty’s. Notable appearances include performing Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto with Guy Barker as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall\, and with Wynton Marsalis at the Barbican Centre and in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Smith has led Kansas Smitty’s in performances from London’s Alexandra Palace to international venues in Brussels\, Paris\, Baltimore\, New York City and Rochester. He has been a member of Rob Brydon’s touring band for “Songs and Stories” since 2019 and I worked with Jamie Cullum as a producer and arranger on his most recent release “The Pianoman at Christmas Pt. 2”. In November 2022\, Smith premiered Guy Barker’s clarinet concerto “The Art of the Hang” at the Cadogan Hall as part of the 2022 London Jazz Festival. Smiths also recently produced albums for actor\, Damian Lewis and drummer Jas Kayser (Jorja Smith).
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/new-years-fest/
LOCATION:Saratoga Music Hall\, 474 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Saratoga Springs\, New York\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled!  Sheiks of Third Street @ Shaker Heritage Society Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:Live music in the Shaker Heritage Society Pavilion\nView video of this concert on Facebook: Part 1 and Part 2\n\nThe Sheiks of Third Street\nFeaturing:\nZach Cohen – Guitar\nMike Jenkins – Bass and Vocals\nPete Vombaco – Drums\n\nWe will be requiring compliance with any state or local regulations or social-distancing guidelines in place at the time of the event\, and ask that you bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. This event is a concert and not a dance\, but those contained within a household or pod are welcome to dance with each other.\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/985093835585959\n\n\n\n                					\n						Δ\n						\n						\n\n					\n                        NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.DonateThanks for your support of the DFO and programs like this!\n					\n				Email\n                            \n                        Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n                                    MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n                                    \n                                    Card Number\n                                 \n                                            \n                                                \n                                                Expiration Date\n                                            \n                                                \n                                                 \n                                                Security Code\n                                             \n                                        \n                                            \n                                            Cardholder Name\n                                         \n         Donate Now
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/sheiks/
LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFO Events,Swing
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary History of                             Blues\, Soul\, and Funk
DESCRIPTION:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Revolutionary-History-of-Blues-Funk-and-Soul_Trim.mp4 \nOn January 27\, 2021\, the DFO Board Outreach Committee sponsored an online program exploring music and dance history.  \nPlanned in collaboration with June Bischoff\, who has been organizing Albany Lindy and Blues events in collaboration with the DFO\, the purpose of the program was to expand our understanding about a range of traditional music and dance genres.  The DFO slogan is “Connecting and Inspiring Through Traditional Music and Dance.” \n \nThe program was presented by Kenneth Shipp\, the Event Advisor & Executive Director for the Ujima Blues Foundation.  He notes: \nEvery genre of Black music\, intrinsic to the growth of American popular music\, informs the next generation of music listeners and performers about the black experience. From the way it sounds\, to the way you move with it\, and the way it continuously challenges the black social issues of today and yesteryear\, Black music cannot be separated from its roots of oppression and celebration. There are key threads of Black history that link the blues\, soul\, and funk genres together and form the basis for future genres of Black music. \nKenneth hails from St. Louis\, MO and is an instructor who grew up dancing hip hop and breakdancing before jumping into Blues.  For the past few years he has been passionately studying the family of Blues idioms\, incorporating his nerdy personality along the way. Kenneth’s life experiences inform his dancing and he wants his students to walk away with a better historical and contextual understanding to exhibit it in their dances. \n 
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/the-revolutionary-history-of-blues-soul-and-funk/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing
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SUMMARY:Saratoga Savoy - Diamond Dance!
DESCRIPTION:The Diamond Dance is suspended until further notice.\n\nWe are deeply concerned about the health and safety of all our dancers. Some may be young and healthy\, but then they may be carriers and hurt those who are not. With sadness in are hearts we have to wait to resume these events for everyone’s safety. \nStay safe and healthy and we will see you dancing some day. \n\n\nTHE NORTHEAST’S LARGEST MONTHLY SWING DANCE!\nThe Diamond Dances occur every third Friday of the month\, unless otherwise stated\, from 7:30-11:00pm. \nAt the Diamond Dance you can enjoy hours of live music performed by some of the best local and nationally known musicians\, dance demonstrations\, DJ’d music between sets\, art exhibits\, discounts on dance lessons\, the elegance of the National Museum of Dance\, and a free beginner dance lesson at 7:30pm. \nAll of this for only $15* (with Flurry membership or Cash discount)\, $16 otherwise) \nDue to the fire at the Saratoga Music Hall\, the event was relocated to the National Museum of Dance at 99 South Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866. \nMore information is available at their website\, and you can download a flyer here.The Diamond Dance is a DanceFlurry Organization Affiliate series that the Saratoga SAVOY is proud to sponsor.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/saratoga-savoy-diamond-dance/
LOCATION:National Museum of Dance\, 99 S. Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swing
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SUMMARY:ALBS  --  Albany Lindy\, Blues...and Swimming
DESCRIPTION:ALBANY LINDY & BLUES & SWIMMING (ALBS)\n\n\n\nWe hope to resume Summer of 2023! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLive bands – lindy hop\, blues & soul music\n\n\n\nHouse parties  ¦  Swimming  ¦  Tons of fun!\n\n\n\nAugust 14-16\, 2020!  More information at www.albanylindyandblues.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation from the 2019 event will give you a bit of background:\nFRIDAY\, 7/12    MAIN DANCE 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM\nBlue Soul has been a collaborative effort between Marcelle Johnson and Bryan Brundige\, featuring some of the best gospel singers and performers in Albany. It is a cross pollination of genres and scenes\, putting together Soul/R&B/Funk with church musicians\, and sprinkling in the blues\, all while focusing on making their audience shake everything they’ve got. Over the last few months\, the band has been playing a monthly Soul Night in Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount)8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: All levels dance lesson9:00 pm – 12:00 pm: Soul & Blues Dance \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLATE NIGHT 12:30-?!?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15/13 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\n\n\n\nBlues. Bonfire. Not Blues. Beanbags. Wee-hours river swimming*!  Dancing under the stars\, on a floor with who-knows-how-much tilt to it.  The Friday Late Night House Party takes place in Glenville\, about a half hour from Albany.  Address available at Friday dance. \n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, 7/13 Dance. Eat. Swim. Maybe even in that order.\n\n\n\n\n\n  2:00 PM – 6:00 PM  at SNYDERS LAKE204 Geiser Road\, Wynantskill\, NY 12198\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$10/8 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\nMAIN DANCE 8:30PM – 12:00 AM\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue Albany\, NY\n\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\n8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: All levels Dance Lesson9:30 pm – 12:00 am: Blues Dance \n\nIf greasy\, nasty\, dirty no nonsense blues is your thing\, Matt Mirabile has you covered. With nearly two decades of experience Mirabile has developed a cult following of those who greatly appreciate his level of passion for traditional blues music. Matt has assembled a very special band lineup just for ALBS featuring none other than harmonica ace Ted Hennessy. A night you do not want to miss!! \n\n\n\nJosh’s last stand LATE NIGHT 12:00AM – 3 AM\n\n\n$20/18 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount)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 ten years. 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. \n\n\nSUNDAY\, 7/14\nAFTERNOON DANCE 2:00PM – 5:00 PM\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue Albany\, NY\n\n\n$10/8 (Student\, Senior DFO\, or Military Discount) \n\n\nJason whined about having to do sound for a band\, so our fabulous DJs are gonna make you groove.Also\, Sunday Sundaes: Come make your own Sundae! Who doesn’t love 2pm Ice Cream Breakfast? Get sticky and dance! \n\n\n \n\nSunday Evening Dance Under The Egg 7:00PM – 9:30 PM (Or until we get kicked out)\nEmpire State Plaza\, between State St. and Madison Ave.
URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/alb-albany-lindy-and-blues/
LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206
CATEGORIES:Swing
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