The Swing Lounge

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Summer Series at the Wrigley Mansion
We are back at the Wrigley Mansion every Thursday and last Friday through the Summer.
Join us for our third year at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Mansion. The setting for this dance is amazing and the building, built in the 1930's by the family that brought you Wrigley Gum, this building is an historic treasure. We will be there on Thursdays and last Fridays through September 18, 2009.
7:30 pm - Swing Dance lesson with Steve and Heather
8:30 pm - 12:00 am: Dance to DJ or Live Band
The Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
$10 on DJ nights; Price varies on live band nights - includes dance lesson and dance
All Ages Welcome
Full Bar for 21 and over
Bands booked:
Friday, June 26 - Margo Reed, Sherry Roberson, Nancy Gee, and Delphine Cortez sing the great ladies of Jazz ($20 adv. /$25 at the door)
Friday, July 31 - Solomon Douglas Swingtet with Special Guests ($18 adv. /$22 door)
Friday, August 28 - 52nd Street Revival Band - New Orleans style swingin' jazz ($14 adv. / $18 door)
Thursday, September 3 - Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit (San Francisco) ($14 adv. / $18 door)
Friday, September 18 - 18 piece Big Band and Special Guests ($18 adv. / $22 door)
Summer Series tickets are available for great discounts: http://www.savethearts.org/swing/tickets.html  Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Investor for the Series? Contact [email protected] for details.
===========================================================D ennis Rowland and the Extreme Decibel Big Band
Sunday, June 21, 2009 3 - 7 pm
Dennis Rowland is formerly a singer for the Count Basie Orchestra (1977-1984). He will lead the EDBB with Count Basie's charts which are so much fun for dancing. This is a joint fundraiser for Jazz in AZ and Young Sounds, with net proceeds from ticket sales going to support the educational and scholarship programs of both organizations.
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
$25; Special discount for dancers on this list - ONLY $15 for first 100 people. 
All Ages Welcome
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Great Ladies of Jazz at the Wrigley Mansion
Friday, June 26, 2009 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
An unparalleled night of swingin' music and dance. 4 amazing singers: Margo Reed, Nancy Gee, Sherry Roberson, and Delphine Cortez sing the tunes of jazz legends: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn and more!
7:30 pm: East Coast Swing lesson for all levels
8:30 - 12:00 am: Dance or sit and listen to amazing singers and band. 
Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
$20 adv./$25 at door ALL AGES
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Swing Sunday School - New 5 Week Course starts July 12 - Balboa added
Five Week Course with Steve Conrad and Heather Hill
Sunday afternoons - Next course starts July 12, 2009 - WE HAVE ADDED BALBOA!
2:00 pm: Balboa
3:00 pm: Lindy Hop Intermediate
4:00 pm: Lindy Hop Beginning
5:00 pm: East Coast Swing Intermediate/Advanced
Price: $10 per class OR all five and a CD for practicing for $45
Sign up at the door on the first day of class. Class is open through week 3 (7/24).
LOCATION: Fatcat Ballroom - 3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Solomon Douglas Swingtet with Special Guests at the Wrigley Mansion
Friday, July 31, 2009 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet is a ten-piece dance band whose repertoire is rooted in that of the Count Basie band and that of the Duke Ellington band, with other big-band standards and classic jazz tunes thrown in as well. They are highly sought after for lindy exchanges and swing events nationally and worldwide.
7:30 pm: East Coast Swing lesson for all levels
8:30 - 12:00 am: Dance or sit and listen to amazing singers and band. 
Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
$20 adv./$25 at door ALL AGES
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Lindy and Party (LAP) Dance Weekend
September 10-13, 2009
The LAP (Lindy And Party) Dance WEEKEND is a first annual Lindy Hop event put on by Doug Silton and Ben Morris. This event is all about, well, Lindy Hop and Partying and it includes: 30+ hours of social dancing, Jack & Jill competitions with no extra entry fees, Hospitality Room with booze (21+), Pool Parties, A water-park (with a bar) with a LONG lazy-river, Specialty Classes. Lindy hop, music theory, jazz, Charleston, other stuff, and $3000 in prize money.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort - 7677 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, Arizona
First 100 registered is only $65; Early Price: $75 (until June 30, 2009)
Please mention you heard about it from Steve Conrad. 
www.LindyAndParty.com
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Swing and Lindy Cruise
January 3-10, 2010
This is an amazing week of dancing and fun! Imagine 250 people getting to know each other from all over the world with at least one thing in common, they all love lindy hop and swing dancing. Ports of call include Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Instructors from around the world teach great classes and dances nearly every night! Starts at only $699. PLUS, First 50 people get $50 off . Make sure to use the promo code AZLindy or let them know you heard about it from Steve Conrad.
For info. & reservations call: 1-866-DANCEFUN (1-866-326-2338) or go online to http://www.dancefun.com 
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ONGOING EVENTS:
For a list of all swing nights visit www.AZLindy.com 
TUESDAYS: 
Swing Dance at Fatcat Ballroom - Phoenix
A really nice dance studio with a HUGE floating wood floor (We have been getting 100-150 people every Tuesday!)
7:30 pm: Swing Dance Lesson
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dance to DJ 
Fatcat Ballroom - 3131 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ
$7 includes dance lesson, refreshments and dance
All Ages Welcome
  No alcohol served
WEDNESDAYS: 
Swing Dance at Club Red Swing - Tempe
7:30 pm: Swing Dance Lesson with Josh and Janet
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dance to Guest DJs or Live Band 
Club Red Swing
2155 E University Dr Tempe, AZ 85281
$7 includes lesson and dance; Ages 18 and over are welcome.  
Full bar for those who are over 21 and over.
THURSDAYS: 
Summer Series at the Wrigley Mansion - Phoenix
Dance to DJs every Thursday (except the last Thursday of each month - we switch to last Friday with a live band)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Swing Dance lesson
8:30 pm - 12:00 am: Dance to DJs 
Wrigley Mansion
2501 E. Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
$10. ALL AGES WELCOME
Thursdays we WILL be there: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/24, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 9/3, 9/10
LAST FRIDAYS: 
Live Music at the Wrigley Mansion - Phoenix
Live music at the Wrigley on the last Friday of each month during the summer.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Swing Dance lesson
8:30 pm - 12:00 am: Live Swing band 
(6/26 - Great ladies of Jazz; 7/31 - Solomon Douglas; 8/28 - 52nd Street Revival; 9/18 - AZ Big Band)
Wrigley Mansion
2501 E. Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016
$15 - $25. ALL AGES WELCOME