Events Page

 

Here are the classes, dances and events

we currently have scheduled,

listed in chronological order

 

Live Music Dances – Every Month!

We’re pleased to announce that GottaswingCharlotte will now be hosting dances with live music on the third Saturday of every month (holidays and scheduling conflicts aside)! It is our firm belief that live music adds an element of excitement and spontaneity to a dance and allows us to present a variety of musical styles, once again proving that you can swing dance to just about anything, so come on out!

 

 

 

 

Friday, February 26, 2010

 

Hop for Haiti

Chantilly Hall

2101 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte

Beginner lesson – 7:30 - 8:30 PM (FREE with paid admission)

Dance 8:30 – 11:30 PM

$12

 

Swing dancers in cities all over the country will be dancing to raise money for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Here in Charlotte, a Hop for Haiti will be held on Saturday night, January 30, at Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Avenue. Live music will be provided by The Alan Kaufman Swing Band and The Intergalactic Dust Bunnies. This is a perfect combination of classic swing standards from Charlotte's premier swing piano stylist and vocalist and good old classic rock n' roll from the group formed by swing dancers for swing dancing.  There also will be DJs, great food and lots of good fun, all for only $12. The hall is being donated by the Charlotte Country Dancers, and the entertainers will be performing for free so that every penny taken in will go directly to benefit those so desperately in need. So don you now your 50's apparel and come on out for a great night of dance, fun and frivolity - all for such a good cause. For all of you who have wanted to do something to help, this is your opportunity to do so and have a wonderful evening in the process.

 

 

 

Saturday, February 13, 2010

 

Valentine’s Eve Swing Dance with

Russ Wilson and His Mighty, Mighty Men

 

Belmont Abbey College - Haid Hall

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont

Beginner lesson – 7:30 - 8:30 PM (FREE with paid admission)

Dance 8:30 – 11:30 PM

$12

 

This is the third (or is it the fourth?!?!) time we have had the pleasure of presenting this fabulous jump blues band from Asheville that is regarded as the number one swing dance attraction in the Southeast. They have become one of the top bands we have had the pleasure of providing for your dancing pleasure.  (For those of you lucky enough to have heard The Mighty Mystery Fish in November, two of the Mighty Mystery Fish are also Mighty, Mighty Men.)  Russ is now on the road 10 months of the year with legendary blues guitarist Jimmy Thackery, so take advantage of this opportunity to swing to one of the best bands in the business! And for those of you who have not had the pleasure of attending one of our dances at Belmont Abbey College, Haid Hall, is an extraordinary venue - not to be missed!

 

 

Saturday, March 20, 2010

 

Swing Dance with Gene, Gene & the Blues Machine

 

Chantilly Hall

2101 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte

Beginner lesson – 7:30 - 8:30 PM (FREE with paid admission)

Dance 8:30 – 11:30 PM

$12

 

This is the third appearance of this great jump blues band and we keep bringing them back simply because of their talent and unequalled energy! The put on a fabulous show and have tweaked their repertoire to include fabulous swing tunes so be sure to put this night on your dance calendar.

 

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