Swing AVL Holiday Dance w the Low Down Sires

Time to get down.... looooow down with the Low Down Sires and Swing AVL's holiday dance!! There will be swingin' music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post dance blues hour! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar! ~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~ 7 pm: Taster Class: Shim Sham w/ Jean 8 pm: Taster Class: Charleston w/ Jean 9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ Low Down Sires 11-12pm: Vintage Blues Hour w/ DJ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues hour) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Vintage Blues Hour is $2 suggested donation for those who didn't pay for Dance/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 vintage blues hour! Continue dancing to DJ'd music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just for the blues hour. FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. CLASSES 7pm: Continuing Class: Taster Class: Shim Sham w/ Jean This month, we're doing a bunch of different classes to give you a taste of some different styles of dancing. This week we're going to learn the classic Shim Sham routine. Whether you're learning for the first time, or just need a refresher, come have fun and dance. FB Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/874560902747791/ "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: Core Class: Taster Class: Charleston w/ Jean Ready to try a new type of swing, but not sure where to start? This month will give you a chance to try a little bit of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Charleston with several different instructors. No experience? No problem. We're starting from the bottom with each class and giving you the basic partnered steps to get you on the social floor and dancing. This week's focus is CHARLESTON taught by the fabulous Jean! FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/874560902747791/ "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 Dec 25: NO DANCE Jan 1: Russ Wilson's Hangover Party Jan 8: Community Jazz Jam Jan 15: TBA Jan 22: TBA Jan 29: One Leg Up