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4th Story Stomp featuring The O-Tones; April 19th
April 19, 2008
The Hooked on Swing Society is joining forces with the Lindy League of Western Massachusetts to bring you a very special dance to swing into spring! The April 2008 dance will feature regionally-renowned local swing and R&B band, The O-Tones! As always, The Lindy League's dance will be held on the fourth story of the Fitzwilly's building in downtown Northampton, Mass.
The evening starts at 6:30pm with Balboa and 6-count swing lessons. These are followed by simultaneous beginner and intermediate Lindy Hop lessons starting at 7:30pm.
The O-Tones play a mix of hot swing, jazz, R&B and Motown, so you'll be sure to be swinging out on the dance floor all night long! The band goes on at 8:30 pm.
All ages and all skill levels are welcome. No partner is necessary.
Schedule
- 6:30pm -- Balboa with Mark and Christine
- 6:30pm -- Beginner 6-Count Swing
- 7:30pm -- Intermediate Lindy Hop with Adam and Camille
- 7:30pm -- Beginner Lindy Hop
- 8:30pm to 11:30pm -- live music with The O-Tones
Shoes: Please bring clean shoes with non-marking soles if you don't have shoes made specifically for dancing.
Cover Charge: $14 for the dance ($10 for students and seniors). One lesson is included in the price for the dance. If you choose to take a second lesson, add $5/person.
Location: The 4th Story Stomp is held on the 4th floor of the Fitzwilly's Building at 25 Main St (Rt 9), Northampton, MA 01060
Weekly Swing Dance Schedule
Wednesday
Frequency: Weekly
What: Northampton Wednesday Dance Mixed lessons & dance
Where: Northampton Center for the Arts, downtown
Who: Northampton Wednesday Dance
Schedule:
6pm-7pm: Beg. Lindy hop, Int. Lindy hop, Waltz;
7pm-8:30pm: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Salsa
8:30pm-11pm: Open DanceFriday
Frequency: Most 2nd Fridays (see calendar)
What: Smith Campus Swing Jam Beginner lesson & dance
Where: Davis Ballroom, Smith Campus, Northampton
Who: Lindy League
Schedule:
7pm-8pm: Beg. Swing lesson
8pm-11pm: DanceSaturday
Frequency: 4th Saturdays
What: 4th Story Stomp Swing lessons & dance
Where: 4th Floor of the Fitzwilly's building, Northampton
Who: Lindy League
Schedule:
6:30pm-7:30pm: Balboa, Beg. Swing lesson
7:30pm-8:30pm: Int. Lindy hop, Beg. Swing lesson
8:30pm-11:30pm: Dance
Swing Dance Organizations
The Hooked on Swing Society of Western Massachusetts
The Hooked on Swing Society of Western Massachusetts is a non-profit organization founded by dancers and dedicated to the promotion and preservation of swing dance.
The Lindy League of Western Massachusetts
The Lindy League of Western Massachusetts is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to inspire, educate and connect people of all ages through promoting the appreciation of jazz and swing dance music and culture. They accomplish this by collaborating with local and regional individuals and organizations that share compatible goals, and by sponsoring events, teaching, and providing venues for live music, socializing, and dancing.
The Lindy League holds regular dances on the Second Friday and Fourth Saturday of each month
Northampton Wednesday Night Dance
The Northampton Wednesday Dance, run by Kent Divoll, is a regular dance event held every Wednesday night in Northampton
Crazylegs Lindy Hop Performance Group
Adam and Camille offer a Lindy Hop performance group series roughly each fall and spring. (Performances series seasons are based upon performance dates.) CrazyLegs, the performance group, is a lot of fun and a lot of hard work. The performance series is based on learning skills that will be used in the choreography and learning how to perform in front of an audience. The culminating performance is based on the average skill level of the class and is choreographed by Adam and Camille. All skill levels and ages welcome.
Swing Dance Instructors
Adam and Camille
Adam and Camille have been teaching swing dance in the valley since they moved to the area in 2001. They are well known for their clarity in teaching solid basics, lead/follow technique, connection and innovative and energetic dancing.
Camille and Adam are currently teaching swing lessons before each of the Lindy League's dances, as well as an intermediate lindy hop series at the Northampton Wednesday Dance.
Styles: Swing, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston
Contact Adam at adam@crazylegs.org
Beth Duryea
Beth is currently teaching beginner and intermediate West Coast Swing lessons at the Northampton Wednesday Dance.
Styles: Swing, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing
Kent Divoll
Kent is currently teaching beginner and intermediate East Coast Swing lessons at the Northampton Wednesday Dance.
Styles: Swing, East Coast Swing
Contact Kent at wednesdayswing@hotmail.com
Mark and Christine
Mark and Christine are currently teaching swing and balboa lessons before the Lindy League's 4th Story Stomp, as well as a beginner lindy hop series at the Northampton Wednesday Dance.
Styles: Swing, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, Balboa
Contact Mark at markopage@gmail.com
Sharon Alworth
Sharon Alworth
Styles: Swing, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing
Tricia Lea
Tricia Lea currently teaches swing/lindy hop at the Pioneer Valley School of Performing Arts.
Styles: Swing, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, Tango
Contact Tricia at leatricia@hotmail.com
Swing & Jazz DJs and Bands
Local Swing & Jazz Bands
The O-Tones is a hot Swing, R&B, and Motown band from Western Massachusetts. With three singers as the core of the band, The O-Tones will melt your hearts with their powerful three-part harmonies.
Contact: Mary Witt (mewitt@gmail.com)
Local Swing & Jazz DJs
Camille Fontanella - Contact Camille at camille@crazylegs.org
Kent Divoll - Contact Kent at wednesdayswing@hotmail.com
Mark Page - Contact Mark at markopage@gmail.com
Tricia Lea - Contact Tricia at leatricia@hotmail.com