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Not all events listed are produced nor endorsed by the AZ Lindy Hop Society.  
Listings of events are merely provided as a service to those interested in swing dance and/or music. 

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1. 4th of July Celebration with The Heymakers
Friday, July 4     8:00 pm
Join us for a fourth of July celebration and swing dance at the Gaslight Studio.
Swing Dance Lesson: 8:00-8:40pm
then we will go to Murphy park across the street to try and see fireworks, then come back for live music at 9:00 pm (after the finale) until 11:30. 
Gaslight Studio (next door to the Gaslight Inn)
5743 W Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ  85301
ALL AGES - Full bar for those 21 and over (live swingin' jazz in bar)
Also, please feel free to bring a fourth themed dish or dessert to share!
$10.

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2. Every Thursday at the Wrigley Mansion!!!
We will be at Wrigley Mansion EVERY THURSDAY with live music on the last Thursday of each month and guest DJs throughout the series.   
ALL AGES WELCOME; 
Price: $10 admission plus $5 drink minimum (prices vary for live shows).
Dress code: Resort casual - no jeans, sweats, or t-shirts.  
$4 for valet parking or you can self park and climb a lot of stairs.
The Wrigley Mansion - 2501 E Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016

ALSO, we will have a drawing for an 80G iPod filled with rare swing video clips and 5,000 great swing tunes.  You will get a free ticket for the drawing each Thursday that you come and the drawing will be held on the last night of the series (September 18) You do not need to be present to win.  Come every week and you will have 18 chances to win. Get an extra chance to win for $5 (5 chances for $20)
STORY ABOUT SWING AT WRIGLEY ON FOX 10   - Make sure to click on the second video to see part 2

Thanks to Margie Pergola, Julia Carter, Charles Myler of Coldwell Banker, Coral Pools, and Gothic Landscape and Design, and Carescape. 

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3. Balboa Class with Mike Johnson and Heather Hill
Every Tuesday in July     6:00 pm
Balboa today is commonly used as a general term for dances that come from southern California during the 1920's and 30's.   It is danced primarily in close embrace, and is led with a full body connection. The art of Balboa is the subtle communication between the lead and follow, like weight shifts, that most viewers cannot see. As a result, Balboa is considered more of a "dancer's dance" than a "spectator's dance". Balboa is danced to a wide variety of tempos. Because the basic is so small, Balboa can be danced to fast music (over 300 beats per minute). Location: Fahrenheit
7000 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 1990, Scottsdale, AZ  85254 
Class is $5 and if you want to stay around for the dance it is another $7 ($12 total)

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4.  The Bluzone at Fahrenheit
Tuesday, July 8    8:00 pm 
Join us for an evening of great Swing and Jump Blues!
6:00 pm: Balboa class (Every Tuesday in June) - ($5) 
7:15 pm: East Coast Swing Lesson with Steve and Heather
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm: Live Music with The Bluzone 
The Swing Lounge at Fahrenheit - 7000 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 1990, Scottsdale, AZ
$10; ALL AGES

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5. Lindy Hop Sunday School (and a new East Coast Swing Course)
Four Week Course
with Steve Conrad and Heather Hill
Every Sunday afternoon Starts Sunday July 13; Join by July 20, 2008

3:00 pm: East Coast Swing Course Intermediate/Advanced
4:00 pm: Lindy Hop Intermediate
5:15 pm: Lindy Hop Beginning

Price: $10 per class OR package with one private lesson, CD, DVD for $75
Location: Lamar Day Spa - 5115 N. Scottsdale Rd.
(just North of Chaparral at Scottsdale Rd. and Vista (SE corner) 
Scottsdale, AZ  85251
MORE ABOUT CLASSES>>

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Swingin' at the Wrigley Mansion (May 29 - September 18, 2008)
Every Thursday with live music once a month on the last Thursday of each month
The Wrigley Mansion
2501 E Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
7:00 pm: Swing dance lesson with Steve and Heather
8:00 pm - 12:00 am dance to DJ or Live Band
Dress code: Resort casual - no jeans, sweats, or t-shirts.  
$4 for valet parking or you can self park and climb a lot of stairs.
ALL AGES; Live music once a month
Price: $10 admission plus $5 drink minimum (prices vary for live shows).

Dates for live shows (plus, we are there every Thursday with a DJ): 
Thursday, July 24 - Bad News Blues Band
Thursday, Aug. 28 - Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers* (from San Francisco)
Thursday, Sept. 18 - TBA
* Bands may be subject to change depending on schedules
Please note: Please support the bar so that we can have this amazing venue for a swing night. We hope to be there for years to come.
A HUGE thanks to Margie Pergola, she is truly amazing! Thanks also to Julia Carter!!!
Sponsored by: Charles Myler of Coldwell Banker, Coral Pools, Inc., and Gothic Landscape and Design

Every Friday Night     8:00 pm
Swing Night at the Gaslight Lounge  
An historic 1925 building with wall to wall wood floor and great swing music all night.
8:00 pm: East Coast Swing Dance Lesson 
9:00 pm - 12:00 am: Swing DJ plays best of swing, jump blues, blues, and some 50's.
Gaslight Studio (next door to the Gaslight Inn)
5743 W Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ  85301
ALL AGES - Full bar for those 21 and over (live swingin' jazz in bar)
$7.00 for lesson and dance

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UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS:

Friday, July 4     8 pm
The Heymakers - Swing and 50's Rock and Roll
Glendale Gaslight Studio
5743 W Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ  85301
8:00 pm - 8:40: Swing Dance Lesson
8:40 - 9:00ish pm: Watch fireworks from Murphy Park (If we have a good view)
9:00 pm - 11:30 pm: Live Band 
$10; ALL AGES

Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 6th
Fourth of July Swing Dance Convention - West Coast Swing
12 West Coast Swing Dance workshops and 15 competitions. 
Featuring $16,000 in prize money and time for social dancing. 
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Free social dancing; ALL AGES
http://www.gpsdc.com/July4thMenu.htm 

Sunday, July 6     7 pm
Guy Pennacchio - Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Skye Restaurant
16844 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, AZ

Tuesday, July 8     6 pm
The Bluzone - Jump Blues and Swing
Fahrenheit - 7000 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 1990, Scottsdale, AZ  85254 
6:00 pm: Balboa class (Every Tuesday in June) - ($5) 
7:15 pm: East Coast Swing Lesson with Steve and Heather
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm: Live Band 
$10; ALL AGES
Plus, $8 at the door gets $10 food/drink voucher

Friday, July 11     9:00 pm
LONG JOHN HUNTER with the BAD NEWS BLUES BAND
Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ  85014
$8; 21 and over
http://www.rhythmroom.com 

Thursday, July 24    7:00 pm
Bad News Blues Band with Juke Joint Johnny Strasser
The Wrigley Mansion
2501 E Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016 
7:00 pm: Swing dance lesson with Steve and Heather
8:00 pm - 12:00 am dance to Live Band
Dress code: Resort casual - no jeans, sweats, or t-shirts.  
$4 for valet parking or you can self park and climb a lot of stairs.
ALL AGES;  $12 in advance, $15 at the door (does not include bar credit) 

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7. Lindy Exchanges / National & International Events
A lindy exchange is where a host city holds a series of dances and events at a low price and typically offers housing though local hosts at no cost. They are a great way to meet lindy hoppers all around the world, see new cities for very little money, and experience different lindy hop scenes. Lindy Hop is a sub-culture phenomenon all around the world and a great way to meet and connect with people everywhere.

June 28 - July 26 (Yes, a month of Lindy Hop workshops and dances) 
Herrang Dance Camp
Herrang, Sweden
http://www.herrang.com/en/ 

July 18 - 20 
Ann Arbor Lindy Exchange
Ann Arbor, MI
http://a2lx.com/

July 30 - Aug 3 
Camp Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.camphollywood.net/

August 8 - 10 
Lindy on the Rocks (LOTR) - INTERESTED IN SHARING A HOUSE?
Denver, CO
http://www.cmdance.org/

August 30 - September 1 
Inspiration Weekend - Big AZ group going to this event
Fullerton, CA
http://www.inspirationweekend.com/

September 12 - 14
San Francisco Lindy Exchange - 10th Anniversary - Celebrating the first Lindy Exchange!
San Francisco, CA
http://sflindyexchange.com/2008/

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8. Whats on the Web?
Each month we will offer you some web videos that are making their way around the world.  These are a great cure for office boredom (to watch only on your lunch break, of course).  Sometimes these will have to do with dance but other times, the links will take you to places you may not have been.  Enjoy.

HELLZAPOPPIN':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD_Bs9egsS4

BEST BLOOPER EVER (video is a bit rough but stick around for the reaction): 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fd97hVVD9U

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9. Dance Etiquette: "Teaching on the Floor" 
Unsolicited teaching is unfortunately one of the more common breaches of dance etiquette. This often happens when a dancer stops in the middle of a song to correct his or her partner, or tell them how to execute a dance figure. Ironically, this error is often committed by individuals who are not fit to teach! Experienced social dancers dance at the level of their partners. Even for experienced dancers, the social dance floor is not the place to teach or to correct your partner. It is better to concentrate on patterns that both partners can do and enjoy. Unsolicited teaching can be humiliating and takes the fun out of dancing.
- From Elements of Dance Etiquette by Aria Nosratinia

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10. Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey
“I think a good gift for the President would be a chocolate revolver. And since he is so busy, you'd probably have to run up to him real quick and give it to him."