Swing AVL: Dance w the Low Down Sires

Get to the block to hop to the sounds of the Low Down Sires! There will be swingin' music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar! ~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~ 7 pm (Continuing/Intermediate): Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean 8 pm (Beginning): Beginning 8-Count Lindy w/ Sparrow & Keith 9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ the Low Down Sires 11pm - close: Blues Dance w/ DJ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn't pay for Band admission. 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 http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz MUSIC The Low-Down Sires have been busy reviving rare early 20th century jazz classics for the past five years, and are known and respected widely as true traditionalists. Consistently hailed as one of the most popular dance bands in the region, the Sires have had the pleasure of performing at events all over the eastern US, in addition to their regular circuit of local swing dances, club appearances, and private parties. Dedicated to the lost sounds of the earliest roots of jazz, and inspired by the compositions and arrangements of King Oliver, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton and other giants from the storied origins of the art form, their authentic sound transports listeners to the streets of Old New Orleans and the barrelhouses of early 20th century Mississippi river towns. Their hot swingin' style is a surefire hit with audiences everywhere, from concert halls, bars and back-porches, to swing dances and street corners. BLUES Band finished and you're not done dancing? You're in luck... stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ'd music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues. FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based "Nicecream", baked goods, and savory bites! CLASSES 7pm: Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean It's not as scary as it looks! The Charleston, a dance that came out of the Gullah communities in Charleston, SC and traveled north with the Jenkins Orphanage marching band, is the original American dance that predates lindy hop and other forms of swing. It's intimidating to a lot of dancers, but don't worry! This class will be a fun, high-energy way to learn a bunch of solo jazz steps and help build your confidence on the dance floor. We're going to start at the bottom and work our way up, so you don't need any Charleston experience, just be willing to play around and have a good time. "Continuing" classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description. ******************* 8 pm: Beginning 8-Count Lindy Hop w/ Sparrow & Keith Come find out what this dance is all about! Originating in Harlem in the 1920's, the Lindy Hop has been bringing joy worldwide ever since. We will start from the top, getting comfortable with the rhythms, steps, and patterns that are the building blocks of this style, practicing first on our own and then with a partner. We will get the basics ingrained, and also learn a fun turn or variation each week to spice it up. No partner necessary, we will rotate partners throughout the class. "Core" lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating 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). ************************* 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 SCHEDULE May 21: The French Broads May 29: Sparrow & Her Wingmen June 4: Community Jazz Jam June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers June 18: One Leg Up June 25: TBA July 2: Community Jazz Jam July 9: TBA July 16: The Bacchaneers