This was a lot of fun last year!

• Saturday, February 25, 2012
• 8:00pm until 1:00am
• The Hamilton Careport Center, 270 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON

The folks at radio station OLDIES 1150 CKOC will be once again hosting their 20th annual Reunion Dance in February. This year’s nostalgic entertainment will be performed by the band SHAMA LAMA and the Retro Rockers. So come out and rip up the dance floor! Get into the spirit of the event by dressing in 1950’s-60’s styles as there are cash prizes to be won.

Tickets:
VIP Package: $30 each (includes finger foods, prime seating and special goodies)

General Seating: $20 each

GRAND PRIZE:
Two trips for 2 to the Ocean Blue Golf and Beach Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Other Prizes:
Trip for two to Cataloni a Playa Maruma, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Bigger Venue
Free Parking
Lots of FUN and Prizes
Special Guests and Radio Personalities

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Unfortunately, there has not been enough pre-registration so this workshop has been cancelled.

Charleston for the Whole Family with Nancy Hitzig

Parents, kids, sisters and brothers – let’s get together this family day and practice your Charleston!
We’ll cover basics, classic variations and a routine. Emphasis will be placed on musicality, silliness and collaboration. All dance levels welcome. Attire: Comfy but you can jump and sweat.

• Monday, February 20th
• 3pm to 4:30pm
• $15 per person, $10 for kids under 18
• Location: 765B Yonge St., Toronto, ON (at Yonge & Bloor, above Starbucks)
• Register Now! Listed under Special Workshops. Please list multiple family members in the comments section.

About Nancy

An award winning lindy hop dance instructor – dance, theatre and the opera are Nancy Hitzig’s passions. Having competed in places such as France, England, the United States and Canada, Nancy is known for her musicality and playfulness and for making every dance more fun than the last.

She currently works for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship as the Development Coordinator, and is actively involved in the Toronto arts community with Against the Grain Theatre holding two positions, General Manager and volunteer. Nancy has also worked with Opera Atelier as its Manager of Education & Marketing. She is also a classically trained vocalist and double bassist.

Solo Sexy Movement with Nancy Hitzig

Wanna work it out like Cyd Charisse?

Get tips & tricks and learn choreographies that help you shake what your mama gave you in traditional jazz form. All dance levels welcome, flat shoes, gloves and heels recommended. Attire: Comfy but fitted.

• Saturday, March 3rd
• 11am to 12:30pm
• $15/person
• 765B Yonge St.
• Register now!

About Nancy

An award winning lindy hop dance instructor – dance, theatre and the opera are Nancy Hitzig’s passions. Having competed in places such as France, England, the United States and Canada, Nancy is known for her musicality and playfulness and for making every dance more fun than the last.

She currently works for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship as the Development Coordinator, and is actively involved in the Toronto arts community with Against the Grain Theatre holding two positions, General Manager and volunteer. Nancy has also worked with Opera Atelier as its Manager of Education & Marketing. She is also a classically trained vocalist and double bassist.

SONG OF THE WEEK

Song: Shout Sister Shout

Artist: Lucky Millinder with Sister Rosetta Sharpe

This is a great song because it’s very energetic without being fast. Enjoy!

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Song: In The Mood

Artist: Glenn Miller

Description: You may find it corny but this is one of the most famous and recognizable swing songs of all times. This is a song that really defines the later part o the swing era in the 1940s. If you play with the obvious quality of the melody, the catchiness of the tune can really be danced to advantage. Listen to it again in a new light, and enjoy!

Can you believe that it’s 2012? 

New Year’s Resolution? Go to the Herrang Dance Camp for the 30 year anniversary!

Yep, it’s the 30 year anniversary of the world’s biggest swing dance camp. Who’s going with me? www.herrang.com

Coming Spring of 2012!

Lindy Hop Swing Dance Lessons for Youth!

Ages 14 to 18

Learn Lindy Hop, the original Swing Dance!

Bees’ Knees Dance is thrilled to announce the addition of youth programs starting in April 2012. The program will be offered to both male and female students, aged 14 to 18. Mature 13 year olds may also apply. We hope to expand the program to a broader age range in the coming months.

Swing dancing is joyful, free spirited and infectious. Students will fall in love with Lindy Hop, the original dance of the swing era. Sometimes known as Jitterbug, Lindy Hop evolved in the 1920’s and dominated dance halls throughout the Great Depression until World War II. It is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music — from the late 20’s hot Jazz to the early 40’s Big Bands. The dance evolved along with the new swing music, based on earlier dances such as the Charleston and the Black Bottom, by the African American community in Harlem. The name Lindy Hop was inspired by Charles Lindbergh’s flight to Paris in 1927, when the newspaper headline read: “LINDY HOPS THE ATLANTIC”.

Lindy Hop is a partnered social dance but students don’t need to bring their own partner. We rotate during the class so that everyone has a chance to meet and dance with many different people. Partners are connected in a playful lead/follow relationship. Absolutely no experience or partner are required.

More information coming soon, or please contact us to be notified of the latest youth program updates.

Song: Linus and Lucy

Artist: Vince Guaraldi

Description: Perhaps the greatest holiday but non-Christmas song ever, Linus & Lucy is a fantastic swinging jazz piece and the perfect backdrop to a Charlie Brown Christmas. And the entire Charlie Brown Christmas Album is a must own for jazz enthusiasts.

Here’s the Charlie Brown dancing scene:

Song: The Man with the Bag

Artist: Kay Starr

Description: We’re continuing with the December holiday theme. Here’s another swinging tune to add to your seasonal playlist. Kay Starr does a very nice version of “The Man with the Bag” that I really like.

Song: ‘Zat You Santa Claus?

Artist: Louis Armstrong

Description: We’ve hit December so it’s acceptable to talk about holiday swing music. Of the available choices, this song is my favourite. I recommend it for any holiday playlist. It’s fun, swinging, and slow enough to be very beginner friendly.