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July Monthly Dance
Not only are we having a live Swing Band, but it’s National Dance Day!
Come Swing Dance with Us!
Featuring
The Vu-Do Swing Band!
Saturday July 30, 2016
C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek Oh 45432
Join us for a free beginner’s lesson at 8pm
Live Band/Open social dancing starts at 8:30
$10 Admission
Free parking & refreshments.
Facebook ‘VuDo Swing’or email vudoswing@gmail.com
Kicking off 2016
A busy year is on the schedule for 2016…
Upcoming Classes
We teach three sessions a year, starting in February, June and September.
Call the City of Beavercreek Parks and Recreation for pricing and registration. All classes are held at C.I. Beaver Hall (937)427-5514.
Swing One…
Feb 17, 2016 to Mar 2, 2016
Each Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics.
Swing Two…
Mar 9, 2016 to Mar 23, 2016
Each Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
A continuation of Swing One, this class introduces Lindy Hop- the original Swing Dance, and will add on variations to get students ready for the social dance floor.
Swing Three
Feb 16, 2016 to Mar 8, 2016
Each Tuesday 8:15pm to 9:15pm
Swing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations.
Dances
All dances are held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Free and easy parking, water and snacks provided, open to all ages. Beginner’s Swing Dance lesson with admission at 8pm, open dancing 8:30 to Midnight.
January 30th – Dj’d dance $5
February 27th – Dj’d dance $5
April 2nd – Live Band $10
July 30th – Live Band $10
August 27th – Dj’d dance $5
September 24th – Dj’d dance $5
October 29th – Live Band $10
What’s New
A giant “Thank You” to the 150+ people who made our 12th Annual Halloween Dance a huge success! We are seriously humbled by all of your support throughout this year. We are officially done with dance business for 2015 and look forward to continuing our quest to spread Lindy Hop in 2016. In the meantime, take a look at this list of upcoming opportunities for this fall and new lessons starting in February…
Every Tuesday – Gem City Swing offers lessons and a social dance at Ned Peppers – Downtown Dayton
Every Wednesday – Swing Columbus offers Swingin’ Wednesdays at Nyoh’s Buckeye Bar – Columbus
Every Thursday – SwinGallery offers lessons and a social dance at Leapin’ Lizard Lounge – Covington, KY
November 6th – CincyLX‘s Monthly Dance at Molly Malone’s 8pm – Cincinnati
November 28th Smorgasboard of Swing – Cincinnati
December 18th – Naptown Stomp‘s dance at Fountain Square featuring The Big Swing Band – Indianapolis
January 1st – CincyLX presents the live music of ‘Midwestern Swing’, playing on New Years Day at their monthly dance at Molly Malone’s 8pm – Cincinnati.
January 30th – Vu-Do Swing‘s first dance of the year! Enjoy dancing to music from the library of Gus and Brian – collectors of Big Band music for more than a decade. Free beginners Swing lesson a 8pm, open dancing 8:30 to Midnight. C.I. Beaver Hall – 3696 Highmont Street, Beavercreek 45432 $5 Admission – DJ’d Dance. Free parking and refreshments.
February 16th and 17th – Vu-Do Swing starts their new set of classes through the City of Beavercreek Parks and Recreation.
- February 16th – Introduction to Ballroom: Every Tuesday for six weeks. 7-8pmThe perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. This class will introduce the dances of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. With focus on beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection, you will be ready to hit the dance floor at that upcoming wedding or party.
Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Resident fees: $70 per couple or $40 per person. Non-Resident Fees: $80 per couple or $45 per person. Call 937-427-5514 to register.
- February 17th – Swing One: Every Wednesday for three weeks. 7:30-8:30pmSwing I focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined total of more than 34 years of dance experience.
Resident fees: $45/couple or $30/individual (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50/couple; $35/individual; Swing I and II $80. Call 937-427-5514 to register.
- March 9th – Swing Two: Every Wednesday for three weeks. (A continuation of Swing One) 7:30-8:30pm
Swing II introduces Lindy Hop- the original Swing Dance, and will add on variations to get students ready for the social dance floor. Instructors Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997.Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80. Call 937-427-5514 to register.
- February 16th – Swing Three: Every Tuesday for four weeks. 8:15-9:15pmSwing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined 35 years of dance experience. They host a monthly dance for Swing Dancers of all ages.
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person
Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single Call 937-427-5514 to register.
February 27th – Vu-Do Swing‘s Dance: Enjoy dancing to music from the library of Gus and Brian – collectors of Big Band music for more than a decade. Free beginners Swing lesson a 8pm, open dancing 8:30 to Midnight. C.I. Beaver Hall – 3696 Highmont Street, Beavercreek 45432 $5 Admission – DJ’d Dance. Free parking and refreshments.
March 26th – Vu-Do Swing‘s Dance: Featuring the LIVE MUSIC of “Vu-Do Swing Band”. Free beginners Swing lesson a 8pm, open dancing 8:30 to Midnight. C.I. Beaver Hall – 3696 Highmont Street, Beavercreek 45432 $10 Admission – DJ’d Dance. Free parking and refreshments.
2015 Fall Swing Dancing
August 29
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance
We normally do not have an August Dance, BUT you have been coming out in awesome numbers and we can’t slow down this Lindy train!
Come join us Saturday August 29th for a night of Swing Dancing
– Free beginners lesson with admission ($5) 8pm
– Open dancing 8:30 – Midnight
– Dj’d by Gus and Brian – the proud owners of a huge vintage Big Band music collection.
– Free parking, water, snacks! Outside snacks and drinks are permitted.
More information call 937-974-8947 or shoot us an email. All dances and classes are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Classes Begin September 22nd
Call the City Of Beavercreek to Register 427-5514
All dances and classes are held a tC.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. This class will introduce the dances of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. With focus on beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection, you will be ready to hit the dance floor at that upcoming wedding or party.
Sep 23, 2015 to Oct 28, 2015 Each Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Resident fees: $70 per couple or $40 per person. Non-Resident Fees: $80 per couple or $45 per person
Introduction to Swing (Swing I)
Swing I focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined total of more than 34 years of dance experience.
Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 6, 2015 Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Continuation of Swing (Swing II)
Oct 13, 2015 to Oct 27, 2015 Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Swing Three (Intermediate to Advance Swing – Intro Classes are Prerequisites)
Swing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined 35 years of dance experience. They host a monthly dance for Swing Dancers of all ages.
Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 13, 2015 Each Tuesday 8:30pm to 9:30pm (Please note the time change from previous classes!)
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person
Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single
Every Tuesday
Gem City Swing – social dance in Downtown Dayton every Tuesday night.
September 26
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance.
Come join us Saturday September 26 for a night of Swing Dancing
– Free beginners lesson with admission ($5) 8pm
– Open dancing 8:30 – Midnight
– Dj’d by Gus and Brian – the proud owners of a huge vintage Big Band music collection.
– Free parking, water, snacks! Outside snacks and drinks are permitted.
More information call 937-974-8947 or shoot us an email. All dances and classes are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
October 9-11
Rocktober Lindy Workshop, Columbus, Ohio
October 13
Harry James Orchestra at Cincinnati Music Hall
October 31
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance Featuring LIVE Music.
Join us for our 12TH ANNUAL Halloween Party & Swing Dance
Featuring the LIVE MUSIC of Gem City Jazz!
Tread on over to C.I. Beaver Hall for a frightfully fun dance.
Entry fee is ten bones a soul.
Free ghostly grub & goblin blood.
Park your hearse for free.
Bring a fiend.
3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek OH
Contact us at 974-8947
This is it folks – our last dance of 2015! We are blowing the budget and bringing out the hot food, decorations and band! See you all there!
November 28
Smorgasboard of Swing – Cincinnati
2015 Fall Swing Dancing
August 29
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance
We normally do not have an August Dance, BUT you have been coming out in awesome numbers and we can’t slow down this Lindy train!
Come join us Saturday August 29th for a night of Swing Dancing
– Free beginners lesson with admission ($5) 8pm
– Open dancing 8:30 – Midnight
– Dj’d by Gus and Brian – the proud owners of a huge vintage Big Band music collection.
– Free parking, water, snacks! Outside snacks and drinks are permitted.
More information call 937-974-8947 or shoot us an email. All dances and classes are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Classes Begin September 22nd
Call the City Of Beavercreek to Register 427-5514
All dances and classes are held a tC.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. This class will introduce the dances of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. With focus on beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection, you will be ready to hit the dance floor at that upcoming wedding or party.
Sep 23, 2015 to Oct 28, 2015 Each Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Class is held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Resident fees: $70 per couple or $40 per person. Non-Resident Fees: $80 per couple or $45 per person
Introduction to Swing (Swing I)
Swing I focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined total of more than 34 years of dance experience.
Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 6, 2015 Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Continuation of Swing (Swing II)
Oct 13, 2015 to Oct 27, 2015 Each Tuesday 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Swing Three (Intermediate to Advance Swing – Intro Classes are Prerequisites)
Swing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined 35 years of dance experience. They host a monthly dance for Swing Dancers of all ages.
Sep 22, 2015 to Oct 13, 2015 Each Tuesday 8:30pm to 9:30pm (Please note the time change from previous classes!)
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person
Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single
Every Tuesday
Gem City Swing – social dance in Downtown Dayton every Tuesday night.
September 26
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance.
Come join us Saturday September 26 for a night of Swing Dancing
– Free beginners lesson with admission ($5) 8pm
– Open dancing 8:30 – Midnight
– Dj’d by Gus and Brian – the proud owners of a huge vintage Big Band music collection.
– Free parking, water, snacks! Outside snacks and drinks are permitted.
More information call 937-974-8947 or shoot us an email. All dances and classes are held at C.I. Beaver Hall 3696 Highmont St, Beavercreek, OH 45432
October 9-11
Rocktober Lindy Workshop, Columbus, Ohio
October 13
Harry James Orchestra at Cincinnati Music Hall
October 31
Vu-Do Swing’s Monthly Dance Featuring LIVE Music.
Join us for our 12TH ANNUAL Halloween Party & Swing Dance
Featuring the LIVE MUSIC of Gem City Jazz!
Tread on over to C.I. Beaver Hall for a frightfully fun dance.
Entry fee is ten bones a soul.
Free ghostly grub & goblin blood.
Park your hearse for free.
Bring a fiend.
3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek OH
Contact us at 974-8947
This is it folks – our last dance of 2015! We are blowing the budget and bringing out the hot food, decorations and band! See you all there!
November 28
Smorgasboard of Swing – Cincinnati
Dance Classes Set for 2015!
Upcoming Dance Classes
All events are held at C.I. Beaver Hall. Prices are listed with each class descriptions. Contact the City of Beavercreek Parks and Recreation to register. 937-427-5514
Introduction to Ballroom
| February 18, 2015 to March 25, 2015 |
| Wednesdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
The perfect way to sample six Ballroom Dances in a short amount of time. This class will introduce the dances of Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango, Fox Trot and Swing; each class will focus on one dance. With focus on beginner’s steps, fundamentals of lead and follow skills, dance etiquette and music selection, you will be ready to hit the dance floor at that upcoming wedding or party.
Resident fees: $70 per couple or $60 per person. Non-Resident Fees: $80 per couple or $70 per person
Swing One
| February 17, 2015 to March 3, 2015 |
| Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm |
Swing I focuses on beginner’s Swing and introduces strong lead and follow techniques that are useful in any dance style. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined total of 35 years of dance experience.
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Swing Two
| March 10, 2015 to March 24, 2015 |
| Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm |
Swing II is a continuation of Swing I and focuses on more Swing variations and introduces the Lindy Hop. Class is for students who have never danced before, or have the need to brush up on the basics. See information below for a Swing I and Swing II price break.
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person. (take both Swing I and II for $70) Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single; Swing I and II $80.
Swing Three
| February 17, 2015 to March 10, 2015 |
| Tuesday 8:15pm to 9:15pm |
Swing I and II are required prior to registering for this course. Over this four week course, students will be polishing up their Swing and Lindy Hop. This class changes session to session depending on the class’ requests and instructor’s creativity. Some steps that may be covered include the Charleston, Lindy Swing outs & variations and advanced East Coast Swing variations. Gus and Jessica Vu have been Swing Dancing together since 1997 and have a combined 35 years of dance experience. They host a monthly dance for Swing Dancers of all ages.
Resident fees: $45 per couple or $30 per person
Non-Resident Fees: $50 per couple; $35 per single
This is it, Folks!
Join us for our 11TH ANNUAL Halloween Party & Swing Dance
Featuring the LIVE MUSIC of Gem City Jazz!
Tread on over to C.I. Beaver Hall for a frightfully fun dance.
Saturday, October 25th 8:00 pm – Midnight
Entry fee is ten bones a soul.
Free ghostly grub & goblin blood.
Park your hearse for free.
Bring a fiend.
3696 Highmont St. Beavercreek OH
Contact us at 974-8947
This is it folks – our last dance of 2014! We are blowing the budget and bringing out the hot food, decorations and band!
See you all there!
