Wednesday Lessons now at the Bethune Ballroom!

Wednesday Summer lessons will now be at the Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street) on Wednesdays starting this Wednesday, May 22nd.

Lessons from 7:30-9:00pm.

Come early for a review of previous material.

Swingology at the Company House!

On Wednesday May 22, Swingology back at one of their favourite haunts, the Company House at 2202 Gottingen Street in Halifax. The CoHo, as its affectionately known, is one of the best music venues in the city, a wonderful listening room where dancing is not only permitted, it is encouraged! They'll be swinging the joint with some new dance tunes, so lace on your two-toned shoes, dress up in your dancin' duds, and come on down for a jumpin' evening. Admission is $15, with a special price of $12 for Dalhousie Swing Dance Society members. You can pay at the door or reserve a spot in advance at the bar. Doors open at 7:30, and the music starts at 8:00.

Where: the Company House - 2202 Gottingen Street
When: Wednesday, May 22nd @ 8:00pm (Doors at 7:30pm)
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: $15, with a special price of $12 for Dalhousie Swing Dance Society members.


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Social dancing is now on Monday!

Social dancing will now be at the Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street) on Mondays starting this Monday, May 13. There will also be a mini blues lesson at the start from 6:45 - 7:30. One cover gets you both!

Mini-Blues lesson: 6:45 - 7:30

Swing Dancing: 7:30-9:30pm.

Cost: $5

Dancing will continue on Mondays until the NHL hockey playoffs are over.

Classes are starting again!

Summer lessons are here!

Lindy Hop Basics: May 15 to July 3, Wednesday evenings 7:30pm-9:00pm.

Doors open at 7:15pm. Come early to practice and refresh your memory of what you did last semester. An instructor will also be there early to answer any questions.

No dance experience needed or partner required. All levels are encouraged to attend.

Constant evolution of the dance means that it is always important to learn or revisit the basics, whether you have zero experience or have been doing the "Lindy" thing for years, you can get something out of this class.

This series will cover basic techniques and a fun vocabulary of moves that will get you out on the dance floor or will help you refine your dance skills.

The last half hour of this class will be dedicated to practicing what you learn. Take the opportunity to work out the kinks and get feedback from our wonderful instructors.

Where: King's Dance Studio at King’s University (basement of the gym).
When: Wednesday, May 15 @ 7:30pm, Continuing on Wed. nights until July 3
Registration: $20 students/low income or $28 community members. Cash accepted at lessons on May 15th and May 22nd. Cheques made out to the Dalhousie Swing Dance Society also accepted, or pay online by PayPal. This price includes ALL your lessons for the summer, which is eight weeks of lessons!
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
- We recommend that dancers bring a waterbottle.

Property Rules:
The property is a non-smoking, non-littering, and alcohol free property. We also work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes). Please help us maintain our friendly relations by respecting these rule while on the property.

Jacks Cats Swing the Lord Nelson - Saturday, May 4th!

This is a Jack's Cats concert and dance not to be missed! They’ve booked the most beautiful room in town: The Regency Ballroom in the historic Lord Nelson Hotel, laid out a dance floor, wrote some new music, hired some special guests, and packed the evening full of fun and surprises!

Concert and dance starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 for Dal Swing Society members (must show membership card). Tickets may also be purchased in advance through Jack's Cats at EventBrite. For additional info, sound clips, and pictures, check out their website: .

Where: the Lord Nelson Hotel - 1515 South Park Street
When: Saturday, May 4th @ 8:00pm
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: $20, $15 for Dalhousie Swing Dance Society Members.

Swing Factory - Friday, April 19th!

Our next Swing Factory is Friday, April 19th! Doors open at 8:00pm, with a 1-hour beginner lesson at 8:30pm to teach you some sweet swing moves and get you dancing right away! No experience or partner required. After the lesson, our DJs will play music for the rest of the night so you can practice your moves on the dance floor. The dance will take place downtown at 1313 Hollis Street. Only $5 to attend!

Where: 1313 Hollis Street
When: Beginner Lesson: Fri, Apr 19th @ 8:30pm
When: Dance: Fri, Apr 19th @ 9:30pm
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: $5


Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).

Annual General Meeting, April 13th!

Our Annual General Meeting and Elections is this Saturday, April 13 in the Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street). There will also be a dance with Jack’s Cats playing live for us! Free to attend for all members! Dance is 7:00-10:00pm, with elections held 8:00-8:45pm.

This is also our yearly Cake Competition!

Members are invited to make a cake of their choosing and bring it with them to the AGM. We’ll set up tables for everyone to display their masterpieces and have members help eat them throughout the night! Later on, we’ll all vote and the winner will get four VIP passes to see Jack’s Cats at the Lord Nelson for May 4th, as well as a poster for their event! If you’re interested in entering the competition, and/or have any questions, email dalswing@gmail.com. Make sure to list the ingredients for your display cards as some people have allergies!

Elections!

Here is the final list of nominations for the DSDS elections for this Saturday, April 13:

President: Kayla Fells, Kristie Robertson

2 Vice-Presidents (we require two): Gabriel Goodman, Kayla Fells (if not President), Lindsey Hunnewell, Mark Pavloski

Secretary: Chantal de Medeiros

Community Member: Connie Snider

2 Members-at-Large (we require two): Amy Lai, Bridget Campbell, Chris Arnold, Chris Maxwell, Lindsey Hunnewell (if not VP)

Webmaster: Ian Whitman

*Treasurer is an appointed position, and therefore will not be part of the elections. This position will be decided at a later date. *For those positions that have more than one name put forward, those nominees should give a short (1 minute max) speech on the day of elections of why you should be on the executive. It is important that all nominees be present at the AGM election. However, if you absolutely cannot attend, you may send in a write-up instead to dalswing@gmail.com.

Good luck to all the nominees!

Where: Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street)
When: Dance: Saturday, April 13th @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm
When: Elections: Saturday, April 13th @ 8:00pm - 8:45pm
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: Free for All Memebers!


Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).

Swing Workshop March 15-17!

We will be having a swing dance workshop March 15-17. Byron Alley and Natalia Rueda from Swing Dynamite in Ottawa will be teaching us some "swingin’" moves!

Sessions will happen on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday will be open to the general public, Saturday and Sunday are available for DSDS members only.

Note: Space is limited so register early to avoid disappointment!

Schedule:

Friday
Where: Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street)
When: 6:30-10:00pm (tentatively till 11:00pm)
Subject: West Coast Swing
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: (Standard) Students: $25, Community: $40
Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).



Saturday (DSDS Members Only):
Where: First Baptist Church on Oxford Street
When: 10:00am-5:00pm, with a one hour lunch at 1:00pm
Subject: Beginner Lindy Hop in the morning (must be in our Beginner Lindy now or have completed it in the past); Intermediate in the afternoon (must have completed the morning class to attend or have done our beginner term), which is a continuation from the morning class.
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: (Standard) $30/students (Sat only) or $45 for Sat./Sun.; $45/community (Sat only) or $60 for Sat./Sun.
Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).



Sunday (DSDS Members Only):
Where: Bethune Ballroom at VG Hospital (1276 South Park Street)
When: 11:00am-5:00pm, with a one hour lunch at 1:00pm
Subject: Bal Swing in the morning (for advanced dancers); Afternoon will consist of partner connections and musicality (for advanced dancers). See Carolyn if you are in doubt as to whether you are ready for this class.
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: (Standard) $25/students (Sunday only) or $45 for Sat./Sun.; $40/community (Sun only) or $60 for Sat./Sun.
Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed in all venues we dance in. We recommend bringing water bottles for your own water. (see above re shoes).

Payment: Payment can be made at lessons or through our online store. Note there is a package deal as well! $60/students or $95/community for the whole weekend!

Swing Factory Friday, February 22nd!

Our second Swing Factory for the New Year is Friday, February 22nd! Doors open at 8:00pm, with a 1-hour beginner lesson at 8:30pm to teach you some sweet swing moves and get you dancing right away! No experience or partner required. After the lesson, our DJs will play music for the rest of the night so you can practice your moves on the dance floor. The dance will take place downtown at 1313 Hollis Street. Only $5 to attend!

Where: 1313 Hollis Street
When: Beginner Lesson: Fri, Feb 22nd @ 8:30pm
When: Dance: Fri, Feb 22nd @ 9:30pm
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
Cost: $5


Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).

Winter storm class cancellations.

Due to the weather classes are cancelled this evening.

Classes will continue as normal next week, Feb 16th.

Information on the storm can be found here: Environment Canada - Halifax Forecast

We wish everyone a safe snow day!

Swing Factory is this Friday!

Our first Swing Factory for the New Year is Friday, January 25! Doors open at 8:00pm, with a 1-hour beginner lesson at 8:30pm to teach you some sweet swing moves and get you dancing right away! No experience or partner required. After the lesson, our DJs will play music for the rest of the night so you can practice your moves on the dance floor. The dance will take place downtown at 1313 Hollis Street. Only $5 to attend!

Where: 1313 Hollis Street
When: Beginner Lesson: Fri, Jan 25th @ 8:30pm
When: Dance: Fri, Jan 25th @ 9:30pm
What to Bring:
- Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.


Property Rules:
We work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes).



IMPORTANT: Beginners wishing to register for Winter classes on the following Saturday should attend this Swing Factory if they have not attended any one of the beginner lessons offered on Jan 12th or Jan 19th. Classes starting on Jan 26th will progress to new moves and no new members will be accepted for lessons until classes begin again in the Summer / Fall.

Introducing the Dalhouse Swing Dance Society Spring Survey!

The survey is now closed, thank you everyone for participating! Comments are still welcome as we always like to hear from our membership, and can be send to dalswing@gmail.com



Thanks again!

Classes are starting again!

Winter Lessons are starting soon! The first FREE lesson is on Jan 12th and the second FREE lesson is on Jan 19th continuing on Saturday nights. We offer various levels and lessons are at First Baptist Church at 7PM and 9PM depending on level (Beginners start at 7PM).

Where: First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford Street
When: FREE Beginner Lesson: Sat, Jan 12 and Sat, Jan 19th @ 7:00pm
What to Bring:
-Please bring a pair of clean, indoor, non-marking soled shoes to dance in. Generally shoes with little to no tread work best, and ladies generally dance in flats rather than heels.
-There is no water fountain at the church, so feel free to bring a waterbottle.

Property Rules:
The church property is a non-smoking, non-littering, and alcohol free property. We also work hard to leave their floors clean and unscuffed (see above re shoes). Please help us maintain our friendly relations by respecting these rule while on church property.

Registration:
$20 students/low income or $28 community members. Cash accepted at lessons on Jan 12th and Jan 19th. Cheques made out to the Dalhousie Swing Dance Society also accepted, or pay online by PayPal. This price includes ALL your lessons for the semester, which is approximately 10 - 12 weeks of lessons!

IMPORTANT: Beginners wishing to register for Winter classes MUST attend any one of the beginner lessons offered Jan 12th or Jan 19th before attending the continuing classes starting on Jan 26th, as the class will progress to new moves that day and no new members will be accepted until classes begin again in the Summer / Fall.