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EXPERIENCE
The
Magic of the Swing Era
Witness the triumphant
return of
Swing Dance USA’s swing dance convention,
workshop weekend, and competition.
This weekend is packed with remarkable shows, dances,
workshops, competition and much more
at the historic St. Petersburg Coliseum in St.
Petersburg Florida.
This fabulous convention features
3 incredible nights of music, dancing and competition
2 full days of dance workshops,
plus many special features.
The Coliseum is located at 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
For best seats and best prices
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
May 28, 2010
FRIDAY NIGHT
with the
TEN O'CLOCK BIG BAND featuring special guest artist Emily Gail from Atlanta, GA.
The Ten O’Clock Band is called Florida’s Swingin’est Big Band. 18 pieces of bold and brassy sound let you feel and experience the classic days of swing as it was meant to be enjoyed. Since the band’s formation in 1996 they have performed at many of Florida’s prominent venues including a recent sell-out USO show aboard the USS Victory Ship on Channelside Drive in Tampa.
Embellishing the styles of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and many other greats of the swing era, the Ten O’Clock Band generously captures the big sound of real swing music.
Tickets for Friday night's dance are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open to the main ballroom at 7:30pm. Live music starts at 9 pm and the dance continues until 1 am.
Direct from Los Angeles, California, one of the world’s premier swing dance bands, Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five hit the stage at the St. Petersburg Coliseum.
HEAR MP3 SAMPLES OF JONATHAN STOUT and his CAMPUS FIVE HERE
This group features jazz vocalist Hilary Alexander also performing with the Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra and Mora’s Modern Rhythmists.
The combination of Hilary, Jonathan, and the Campus Five results in one of the most danceable swing bands on the national scene today.
They have traveled the world to play for major jazz festivals and were featured on an episode of the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Campus Five released three albums, 2003's "Jammin' the Blues" 2004's "Crazy Rhythm" and due to growing demand for their music, "Moppin' and Boppin'" was released in 2007.
Tickets for Saturday night's dance are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open to the main ballroom at 7:30pm. Live music starts at 9 pm and the dance continues until 1 am. SATURDAY ADVANCE TICKETS
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SUNDAY NIGHT May 30, 2010 Swing Dance USA Grand Finale Dance at the Zendah Grotto in Tampa Map HERE
Sunday Special Event Swing dance lessons 6 to 7pm. Dance with three of Florida’s top Swingin' DJs from 7 pm to midnight at the Zendah Grotto located at 4402 West Ohio Avenue in Tampa, Florida. For a map and more information on the Sunday dance visit http://Swingang.com.
INSTRUCTORS
International Swing Dance Stars
Incredibly Talented Competitors, and Instructors
Joel Plys, Gina Helfrich, Crista Seipp,
Hilary Alexander, Lovelynn Jensen
Joel Green, Lacy Ward, Jeff and Amanda Miller,
Scot Alsop,
Forrest Outman, Andrea Kugelman, Tim Adams,
Fran Johns,
Sheven Kekoolani,
Ellen Scott, Seth Dietzel,
Allison Fonseca, Don Kruse,
Rebecca Strickland, Jaki Bedard, Sarah Otero
WORKSHOPS
Over 30 hours of Workshops divided into 3 Tracks and 4
Levels
Workshop classes are held Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM
Participants have the option of choosing which classes
to attend,
including Lindy Hop, Balboa, Bal-Swing, Jitterbug, Jazz,
Blues, Charleston, Shim Sham and more.
Beginning dancers can follow a beginner track that
progresses them along with more detailed instructions
than intermediate or advanced classes.
All classes are categorized by their level of difficulty
as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Masters.
In order not to slow down the group, attendees must be
invited
by the Advanced Instructor to take the Masters Classes.
Masters Classes are especially fast-paced classes
recommended for instructors and advanced dancers.
A full workshop schedule with a list of instructors
and class titles is available by clicking the link below
Workshop Schedule
HERE
3 Days of Swing Dance Competition
for national titles, in a variety of categories.
Competition Schedule
HERE
Competition Rules
HERE
Competition Entry Form
HERE
Competition Guardian Form
HERE
ADVANCE TICKETS
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HERE
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Free Event Shirt while supplies last with Ultimate
Weekend Pass
Weekend Competition and Dances
also feature
Swingin DJs and Emcees
Joel Green
Natch
Abdel
Slim
Albert Mak
Patrick Curran
Jim Webb
and more...
VENUE:
"The Finest Ballroom in the South"
Built in 1924 and host to a veritable who’s who of
dance
bands since its opening,
the St. Petersburg Coliseum captures the magic of the
Swing Era
at its peak,
when dance bands ruled the airwaves.
It boasts a huge
15,500 square foot
hardwood dance floor and a capacity of up to 2000
people.
This fabulous venue has hosted swing legends that
include
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab
Calloway,
Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and many more.
The Coliseum is located at 535 Fourth Ave. N.,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727) 892-5202
