Peoria Area Lindy & Swing

-Week of April 26th, 2009-

Events

Spring Formal Dance Showcase

You've been taking dance lessons...
You've been practicing at home and at open dances...
And now it's your time to shine!!!

Body Fitness is hosting its second "Spring Formal Dance Showcase" where you have a chance to prepare and perform in front of everyone a dance routine to any rhythm you like.
The dance floor will be open for everyone between performances with music of different dance styles including Swing, Ballroom, Latin, International and Smooth Rhythms, Arabic, and more...
There will also be Hors d'oeuvres and desserts, performances by instructors at Body Fitness, and a Raffle for a "Cash Award" at 11pm.

Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 7PM 'til midnight
Cost: $8 Single / $12 Couple
Attire: Dress to impress!
Place: Body Fitness
3020 N. University, Peoria, IL

All dance levels are welcome to participate.

- Please RSVP by Sunday April 19th if you are planning to perform.
- Include your name, partner's name, dance style, and if there is any time preference for your performance.
- All participants are required to provide their own music on a CD or an MP3 player. Songs must be under three minutes.

Fast Feet Weekender

Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th:

Join the Chicago Scooterclub as the celebrate the quick footed styles of the 1920's and 1930's.
this weekend long workshop featuring Joel Plys (San Diego) and Lance Benishek (Minneapolis) will be a veritable feast of vintage styles.
2 tracks: Track Maxie (beginning/intermediate) and Track Frankie (intermediate/advanced) will ensure teaching levels that are a treat for all. All information is at The Galaxie.

Weekly Events

Tuesday (4-21): Wednesday (4-22): Thursday (4-23):

Upcoming Events

Blues Shout! 2009

Mark your calendars now:

Chicago presents: bluesSHOUT! '09

May 1-3, 2009
Chicago, IL
www.bluesshout.com

bluesSHOUT! is all about inspiration . about finding something new, making it your own, and then sharing it.

Inspirational Music!
Blues clubs are alive and buzzing all over Chicago. We savor the dynamic interaction between musicians and dancers. Now sit back and imagine three delicious nights of live Chicago Blues. . . mmmm . . .tasty!

Inspirational Teachers!
The most inspired, the most fun, the most dedicated Blues instructors in the country, giving their all to inspire their students . this is what bluesSHOUT! does every year. This year classes will start later in the day so you have more energy for social or competitive dancing at night.

Inspirational Dancing!
The best Blues dancers in the country put bluesSHOUT! at the top of their To-Do list, and for good reason . the best instructors, the best social dancers, the best music and the most amazing performances inspire everyone to dance their best. Prelims and classes are during the day, so at night you'll be able to dance yourself silly and then watch some jaw-dropping contests and performances while you catch your breath at breaks.

Inspirational Contests and Performances!
This is your turn to share your inspiration with all your fellow Blues dancers. Work it, strut it, and shake that thang! Or if competing is not your style, take a breather, sit back and watch your friends try their hardest to school each other in the Blues.

Contests include Jack and Jill, Strictly: Jook Joint, Strictly: Ballroom Blues, and Solo Blues Cuttin' Contest. We're always exploring other contest possibilities, so stay tuned.

A variety of performances, including girl, guy, and partnered troupes; couple; and solo routines. We have opportunities for up to 4 choreographed performances at bluesSHOUT! Now is the time to start working on your routine! We'll be calling for official entries after the first of the year. (Those picked to perform will get Free Admission to the event.)

Get inspired! It's time to rock the dance floor in Sweet Home Chicago, where even the elevators play the Blues.

Show-Me Blues in St. Louis

Welcome to Show-Me Blues!
Welcome to St. Louis where we like our blues like the weather . always changing! We'll take you from jump blues to a slow sultry song. True to its reputation, we will open our doors and show you the friendly attitude St. Louis is known for and some of our favorite haunts.

St. Louis is back on the map and taking things back to basics. No frills, just the good music, friendly faces, and hospitality St. Louis is known for.

We're starting the weekend off early, Thursday night, with a pub crawl in the best blues bars in St. Louis. Enjoy some good soul, listen to a few of our local bands, then wrap up at Beale on Broadway for a preview of the amazing Kim Massie.

We'll bring you some great music from DJs across the country without competitions or lessons. As the weekend goes on you'll see we've saved the best for last. An amazing dueling piano bar built for great sound with great food and even better drinks. We'll bring you the incredible Kim Massie, an exchange tradition and a St. Louis icon. Her voice will blow you away with soul that gives Aretha a run for her money. By the time you say goodbye you'll be calling St. Louis home.

For more info, check out: http://www.showmeblues.com



Do you know of an event not listed here? Send us the info at events@palswing.org.