Swing AVL Dance w Big Dawg Slingshots

Big Dawg Slingshots will be getting THE BLOCK hopping tonight! There will be swingin' music and the 2nd class in our March Series. Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar! ~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~ 7:30pm: March Class Series: Intro to 8-Count (Class 2 of 4) 8:30pm Drop-In "Taster" Lesson for Beginners 9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/Big Dawg Slingshots ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. 8:30pm drop-in lesson is $5 and includes the 9pm dance. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to https://signup.com/go/aPnjROQ MUSIC Big Dawg Slingshots is a Western Swing Band based out of Asheville, North Carolina. The group is led by the guitar and fiddle duo Davin and Marina Sneeblii, who mix up a delightful concoction of dixieland, down home fiddle melodies and jazz tap dancing. The acoustic swing outfit is gaining notoriety for their fiery improvisations and rhythmic tap dancing fiddler. Big Dawg Slingshots has recorded three live albums with a revolving collective of virtuoso musicians from all over the globe. Their vintage sound incorporates elements of early jazz, ragtime, country blues and western swing. Tireless and energetic performers who are known for their celebratory live shows, the group draws a loyal following, packing pubs, speakeasys and street corners wherever they go. FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. MARCH CLASS SERIES 7:30 pm INTRO TO 8-COUNT w/Sparrow & Jessica (Class 2 of 4) Learn the foundations of the 8 count Lindy Hop, the high energy dance from Harlem that swept the nation and then the globe. Starting from the very beginning, breaking down the steps and rhythms in easy to understand ways, Sparrow & Jessica will get ya on the dance floor and having fun in no time. No partner required. ***Please wear comfortable, flat shoes that will stay on your feet (keds, converse, tennis shoes) "Core" lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance. Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we we are offering Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you'll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to "get back to basics" or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow). ************************* 8:30pm DROP-IN "TASTER" LESSON Come and get the feeling of what swing is all about! We will teach you the basics that you'll be able to use on the dance floor right away! GIFT CERTIFICATES Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance. Upcoming Tuesday Dances March 17: Posey Royale March 24: Shortcake Strutters March 31: Queen Bee & the Honeylovers April 7: Community Jazz Jam led by Annie Erbsen April 14: Sparrow & Her Wingmen