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Thanks!!
Brian
Hi it’s Friday Nov 1. I am brand new to LA, living in Santa Monica. Where do you suggest I go for swing dancing tonight?
Thx!
Hi Craig,
You have two main options.
Rusty’s in Playa del Rey is hosting Dave Stuckey & the Hot House Gang, a swing dancer favorite band.Should be a good turnout with a wide range of ages.
Clifton’s in Downtown LA has Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers, ideal for Halloween. It has an amazing nighclub atmosphere and young club / bar crowd, but a good number of swing dancers show up.
Depends on what you’re looking for.
Best,
Brian
Hey Brian!
Lindy (I started in ’98 too) and baby Bal (just started this summer) follow from Detroit headed your way.
Will be in town the evenings of November 17 & 18. Hoping to make it out to Joe’s Bar. Looking forward to it.
Hi Therese,
Yes, Joe’s is a good bet on Monday nights! Have a great trip!
Best,
Brian
Brian, I’m building a Dancers map for the World, currently working on USA. Going to have a Lindy/Swing layer, along with Ballroom, Salsa, WCS, Country & Shag layers. https://goo.gl/a4wPR7
If you could be so kind and fill out this Google Form for your space ;) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cP_q1YKfQtDbjCM0XGZNM7D8bEf0NCb0XOOIAfKqLHc/viewform
Hi. We’re looking for swing dance teachers for a wedding reception. Paid. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Hi Sandra,
I’d recommend Marshall and Chelsea. They are great dancers and loads of fun. Contact Chelsea at Chelseabeach01@gmail.com
Best,
Brian
I produce a cabaret rooted in ballroom and have a short list of rotating and wonderful dancers that I work with, creating a fresh experience for audiences every time. I’m looking for a couple of lindy hop / swing dancers who might be somewhat new to performing, but would do a good job, are nice people, and are up for performing improv to four songs. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested, or would like to recommend someone.
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
You may want to post your request here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwingDanceFriendsLA/
Best,
Brian
Hi! Every year I look forward to Dancing Under the Stars at Paseo Colorado on Friday nights. I can’t find information about it anywhere this year… Do you know if it has been discontinued? 😕
Thanks!
Hi Audra,
Great question! I used to love that event also! Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any info for it this year either, so it doesn’t look like it’s happening. If I learn differently, I’ll put it on the calendar. Let me know if you hear anything.
Best,
Brian
Can you please post on the calendar of events?
Thank you!
Jason Fabus
https://www.cicadaclub.com/show.asp?id=21278
Hi Jason,
Yes, already on the calendar!
Best,
Brian