Houston Swing Dance Society
HSDS Board Elections
Written by Admin 14 January 2010
HSDS is taking nominations for our Board of Directors. This group of seven elected members is responsible for bringing you great events like our annual workshop Lindyfest, weekend workshops, Harvest Moon Ball, as well as shaping our regular classes and dances.
The Houston Swing Dance Society is an organization of dedicated individuals who have a common appreciation and love of swing dancing and the Swing Dance Era. We are proud to be a part of the local arts community that makes Houston a richer place to live and visi
Since its inception HSDS has been governed by a board of directors whose members are actively involved in all aspects of the organization. All day-to-day operations of HSDS are under the supervision of a seven member Board of Directors who have been elected in the past two years.
If you are a current HSDS member who would like to contribute to the future of HSDS please contact us to be added to the ballot. There are four open Board Member seats that we are looking to fill this year! Once enough nominations are received elections will be held late February/early March!
February Elective is Shim Sham!!
Written by Admin 01 February 2010
HSDS Founder, Rowena Young, will teach everyone the popular lindy hop line dance, the Shim Sham. This dance was popularized by the late Frankie Manning and incorporates jazz and tap techniques including the Shorty George, Tacky Annie and Boogie Back! Come join the party and learn this fun lindy hop line dance. Sunday's at 7:30 pm.Beginner Lindy Hop Crash Course March 13-14th
Written by Admin 20 January 2010
HSDS is offering a special weekend crash course in swing and Lindy Hop March 13-14th ,2010 in conjunction with our national workshop, Lindyfest. We will start from the very beginning and teach you how to put the triple in your step! You'll also be treated to special visits from inspirational legends of the dance. Registration is only $55 and includes 8 hours of instruction with Jason Esparza and Chansin Bird at the Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel. Your registration will also include the Saturday evening dance with live music from Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five plus an amazing collection of performances! This is a perfect chance to get acquainted with Lindy Hop and have a lot of fun in the process! Absolutely no dance experience or partner required!
Jonathon Stout and His Campus Five will be performing at Lindyfest!
Written by Admin 08 January 2010
Jonathon Stout and His Campus Five will be performing at Lindyfest! These guys are one of the premier swing bands that not only play FOR lindy hoppers but some of the members are actually lindy hoppers themselves!! Don't miss out on TWO NIGHTS of live music at Lindyfest this year!! Lindy Bowl Sunday February 7th
Written by Admin 13 January 2010
HSDS is throwing another Super Bowl Party!!! Kick off is at 5:35pm and we will be showing the game on the flat screen in the main ballroom. Now we know that there are restrictions about food in the ballroom so if you would like to bring your tv to have in the kitchen or hallway please feel free! Also don't forget bring your favorite munchies to eat and/or to share. And after the game...
It will be time for the annual Lindy Bowl! We have three stellar teams this year and we need you here to help root on your favorite team!
During the Sunday evening dance we'll once again be gathering for the Lindy Bowl, HSDS's own version of the NFL Superbowl! Four teams battle it out lindy style for the ultimate title of Lindy Bowl Champs! This event is always fun and a crowd pleaser! Teams are formed with five couples, with all levels of dancers and everyone gets a chance to shinet!! You may be surprised by what your fellow dancers come up with all to win the title of Lindy Bowl Champs!!
HSDS has MOVED!!!
Written by Admin 08 January 2010
On January 3rd 2010 the Houston Swing Dance Society has officially MOVED! HSDS has relocated all of our Sunday night dances and classes to the NEW Barbara King Dance Studio (5410 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401).
We hope that everyone can join us at our new location and thank you for your patience as we all get settled into our new home!
January 31st Free 5th Sunday!
Written by Admin 27 January 2010
Bring your friends and family and join us the last Sunday of the month, January 31st, for our FREE 5th Sunday Lesson and Dance! Intro to Swing will be taught 7-8pm and the dance will follow 8-10:30pm. Don't forget that we're at our new location at the Barbara King Dance Center, 5410 Bellaire Blvd!More Articles...
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