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12/15 Hot Club – Gift Certificates by hotclub
December 11, 2009, 7:19 pm
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Hot Club is back to normal this week. There’s no cooking contest, blues themes, or competitions this week. There’s just some good old fashioned swing dancing! I know I can’t wait. We will also be announcing a special treat for the 12/22 dance this week. Be there! It is written.

We also have super-awesome Hot Club gift certificates available. They are great for Christmas presents to current dancers, and soon to be dancers. Give ’em to your friends, enemies, grandmas, or anyone else who might want to cut a rug with us! They are available in all denominations at the door to Hot Club dances and classes and are good for any Hot Club dances or classes!

They are also available online!

Tuesday 12/15/2009
Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance
7pm: Beginner Lesson–Balboa
8-11pm: Dancing!

Lesson – Balboa Beginner Lesson- Starts at 7 pm

Taught by the one and only Cliff Dyer

Balboa is another swing era dance that is loosely based on Charleston. It was danced primarily on the West Coast in the late 20’s and 30’s, and gets its signature look from the fact that the ballrooms in California were packed to the gills. This is a great dance to add to your repertoire! This class is suitable for brand new beginners and experienced dancers. Cliff is known for his attention to good technique and connection. With this class you won’t only look good, your dancing will feel good too.

DJs Start at 8pm

DJ TBA – DJ TBA is a dark and mysterious figure. He’s usually replaced by one of our regular DJs prior to the dance, so he’s never actually played a set. Maybe this time he will finally reveal himself.

Joe Jackson – Our house DJ Joe will have you “Steppin’ Out” to some of the best swing music you’ve ever heard. He’ll make you “Beat Crazy,” and you’ll want to dance “One More Time.”

Extra points to anyone who figures out the reference above.

info@hotclubofdurham.com
http://hotclubofdurham.com
919-627-8678



It’s Iron Chef: Hot Club time! by Rebecca Brightly
November 19, 2009, 6:56 pm
Filed under: Events, Uncategorized, Updates | Tags: , ,

You will eat lots of desserts.

It’s Iron Chef: Hot Club time!

This week, 5 dessert-creating competitors battle for your vote of favorite dish. What’s at stake? A $20 gift certificate to Hot Club! Our bakers for the first Iron Chef: Hot Club are:

  • Justin Pascual
  • Theophan Thomas
  • Jo Anna Wiersma
  • Rick Collier
  • Rachel Redler

Who will win? Only you can decide. Oh yeah, we’re also hosting a dance.

Tuesday 11/24
Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance (Directions)
7pm: Beginner Lesson: Shim Sham!
8-11pm: Dancing!

Shim Sham–Last week (and the week before, and possibly the week before that), you may have noticed us dancing solo choreography every time a certain song comes on (or sometimes even a random song). If you think we look silly, and you want to join us next time this happens, come at 7pm for the lesson, and we’ll teach you. Here’s some folks dancing the Shim Sham for Frankie Manning on Youtube. (The largest Shim Sham was danced by over 1000 people in May at Frankie’s 95th Birthday Festival!)

Deejays–Ken Hanson will be our featured DJ & Joe Jackson will start us off and close the night as our house DJ.

http://hotclubofdurham.com
info@hotclubofdurham.com
919-627-8678



11/17 Hot Club of Durham by hotclub
November 12, 2009, 6:37 pm
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Hot Club will be back to its old self this week after a very successful blues themed week! Thank you to everyone who came to the lesson and stayed all night. We had a great mix of Blues, Slow Jazz, Lindy, and Bal music thanks to Kristy!

Attention!!!

Hot Club will be starting 30 minutes later this week. Beginner lesson starts at 7:30 and the dance starts at 8:30. We will also be playing music later, with music going until 11:30. Plan on staying out later, it will be worth it!

MORE Attention!!!!!

We only need one more person to sign up for “Iron Chef – Hot Club” for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Hot Club dances and classes. We will be announcing the secret ingredient at Hot Club this week, so our contestants will want to be there for the announcement and get a leg up on the competition.

The best part is that everyone who comes in two weeks will have the pleasure of eating their concoctions. So come out this week and find out what you will be eating on the 24th.

Back to your regularly scheduled dance announcement…

Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance
ERRUF Care Building
4907 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707
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