BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DanceFlurry Organization - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.danceflurry.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DanceFlurry Organization REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T180348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T021108Z UID:10002980-1749236400-1749249000@www.danceflurry.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T180305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T182303Z UID:10002979-1746212400-1746225000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T180221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T024952Z UID:10002978-1743793200-1743805800@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T024907Z UID:10002977-1741374000-1741386600@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20250212T014305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T014308Z UID:10003454-1739556000-1739732400@www.danceflurry.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/S-Love-Flurry-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T180009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T024744Z UID:10002976-1738954800-1738967400@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T175906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T204907Z UID:10002975-1735930800-1735943400@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T175757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T030810Z UID:10002974-1733511600-1733524200@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T175552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T205311Z UID:10002973-1730487600-1730500200@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T175335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T203459Z UID:10002972-1728068400-1728081000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240911T175139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T175142Z UID:10002971-1725649200-1725661800@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240509T170311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T215804Z UID:10002229-1717786800-1717799400@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240501T235459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T000316Z UID:10002228-1714762800-1714777200@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240402T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183849Z UID:10002884-1712343600-1712358000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240402T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183849Z UID:10002883-1709319600-1709334000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240228T040350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T221622Z UID:10002226-1709319600-1709334000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231016T122623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183551Z UID:10002880-1709319600-1709334000@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20230830T225504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T125039Z UID:10002267-1708106400-1708275600@www.danceflurry.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240402T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183849Z UID:10002882-1706900400-1706914800@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231016T122623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183551Z UID:10002225-1706900400-1706914800@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240402T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183849Z UID:10002881-1704481200-1704495600@www.danceflurry.org 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-6/2024-01-05/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231016T122623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183551Z UID:10002224-1704481200-1704495600@www.danceflurry.org 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-3/2024-01-05/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20240402T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183849Z UID:10002227-1701457200-1701471600@www.danceflurry.org 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-6/2023-12-01/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231016T122623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183551Z UID:10002223-1701457200-1701471600@www.danceflurry.org 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-3/2023-12-01/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231003T224812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T113600Z UID:10002539-1699552800-1699563600@www.danceflurry.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dancing-w-Danes-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20231022T151225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T113542Z UID:10002222-1699038000-1699052400@www.danceflurry.org 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 – The Fabulous Versatones with Special Guess Jonathan Greene \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 \n\n\n\nFeb 2 \n\n\n\nMar 1 \n\n\n\nApr 5 \n\n\n\nMay 3 \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-4/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20230808T154640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T114522Z UID:10002221-1696618800-1696633200@www.danceflurry.org 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 Miss Paula and the Twangbusters \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 \n\n\n\nDec 1 \n\n\n\nJan 5 \n\n\n\nFeb 2 \n\n\n\nMar 1 \n\n\n\nApr 5 \n\n\n\nMay 3 \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-2/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20230808T152957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T154450Z UID:10002220-1693594800-1693609200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:SEPT 1: Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Kevin Smith’s GypZbilly Band \n\n\n\nFriday of LABOR DAY WEEKEND \n\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* 8-11pm – Dance to Kevin Smith’s GypZbilly Band \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\nSeptember Facebook link (Please share): https://www.facebook.com/events/209684238421326/ \n\n\n\nSwing out with GypZbilly\, exploring the American back-beat through the styles of the decades\,  from blues to zydeco to swing to rockabilly — with a touch of the Caribe — hence the name! Just a few of the people who inspire us:  Louis Jordan\, Ry Cooder\, Django\, The Wyos\, Hot Club of Cowtown\, Eddie Cochran. Don’t miss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info and VIDEOS for the GypZbilly Band: https://gypzbilly.com/ \n\n\n\nCheck out StringSmith: Kevin’s Fine Handcrafted Guitars https://stringsmith.com/ \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 \n\n\n\nNov 3 \n\n\n\nDec 1 \n\n\n\nJan 5 \n\n\n\nFeb 2 \n\n\n\nMar 1 \n\n\n\nApr 5 \n\n\n\nMay 3 \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/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Swing-banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20230324T173717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T163823Z UID:10002155-1685732400-1685746800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to Alan Thomson Little Big Band (see details below) \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\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\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended a large event (e.g.\, festival\, party\, bar\, wedding\, wake\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result. \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 CONSIDERATIONS \n\n\n\n\nThe Federal public health emergency for Covid has ended\, so we no longer require proof of vaccines. But we still must be careful. The CDC recommends that everyone gets the most recent bivalent Covid booster that they are eligible for. That protects both the individual and those around them. The effectiveness of the vaccines and boosters reduces over time. If your last vaccine or booster was over a year ago\, you are not protected very well.\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to consider to protect the dance community: There have been over 1.1 million Covid deaths in the US. Studies have shown that many of those deaths could have been avoided with earlier action and a greater adoption of protective measures. There is a lot of misinformation concerning Covid. Vaccines and boosters work and have negligible side effects. Good quality N95 and KN95 masks protect the wearer and those around them. A vaccinated person can get and spread Covid\, BUT they are far less likely to get Covid\, and if they do\, it is likely to be a weak case almost never resulting in hospitalization or death\, and to be less contagious and for a much shorter period of time. So a lot safer. The CDC found that in November 2022\, monthly hospitalization rates for adults who were vaccinated but didn’t get an updated booster were 2.7 TIMES HIGHER compared with adults who did get a new booster. The rate of hospitalization in unvaccinated adults was 16 TIMES HIGHER.\n\n\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. Please 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\n\n\nAn alert of any positive result will be posted on the event page in Facebook and the www.danceflurry.org website\, maintaining confidentiality.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event. At this time\, we do not intend to use the pre-registration system any longer.\n\n\n\n\nThank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe. \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 – The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nMar 3 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 7 – Dylan Perrillo Quartet \n\n\n\nMay 5 – Phil Drum’s The Resonators \n\n\n\nJune 2 – Alan Thomson Little Big Band \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-06-02-23/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T230000 DTSTAMP:20260609T173202 CREATED:20221104T160802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T152250Z UID:10001632-1683313200-1683327600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to Phil Drum’s The Resonators (see details below) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDance to a fantastic band\, PHIL DRUM’s THE RESONATORS: Great for East Coast Swing\, Lindy\, Blues and West Coast Swing Dancing! The Resonators were featured at several Dance Flurry Festivals and played at our Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance a bunch of times. And now we are so fortunate to bring them back.  They play Swing and Blues music of such greats as Muddy Waters\, Freddie King and Albert Collins. Don’t miss. \n\n\n\nBeginners: Take the 7pm lesson with expert\, full-time\, professional instructors Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez and you’ll be dancing with nice people within the hour! \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 – The Lucky 5 \n\n\n\nMar 3 – Alan Thompson Little Big Band \n\n\n\nApr 7 – Dylan Perrillo Quartet \n\n\n\nMay 5 – Phil Drum’s The Resonators \n\n\n\nJune 2 – Alan Thomson Little Big Band \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-05-05-23/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR