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Special Events 2008
Many thanks to Arts in the Parks, Tennessee Arts Commission, & WAMB
Radio, 1160 AM, http://www.wamb.net for co-sponsoring this
event! As always, these events are free.The Metro Parks Big Band Dances have become a summer tradition in Nashville that attracts large crowds of all types and levels of dancers, plus those who just come to enjoy the music. This year's concerts will include free dance lessons by Dance World instructors, http://www.danceworldtn.com, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm and from 8:30 to 8:50 pm. Open dancing is from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. and, as before, are held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter (behind the Parthenon, near the sunken garden) in Centennial Park, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. So bring your lawn chair and picnic basket for a real summertime treat, or Centennial Café will be selling food & beverages. Sidewalk chalk will be provided in a special corner for children to keep them safe. For more info, check out the Metro Parks web site calendar http://www.nashville.gov/parks/events_calendar.htm or call 862-8424, or WAMB http://www.wamb.net/62.html. This year's schedule is: June 7 - Rory Partin Band June 14 - The Moonlighters Big Band June 21 - Bill Sleeter Band June 28 - Music City Swing Band July 5 - Radio Daze Big Band July 12 - Paul Ross Orchestra July 19 - Music City Swing Band July 26 - The Usual Suspects Orchestra (July 29 - Music City Ballroom Kids Exhibition at Curb Center Belmont University) August 2 - J. Bradley Big Band August 9 - The Debbi Bailes Band August 16 - Stardust Combo Band August 23 - Radio Daze Big Band August 30 - Rory Partin Band September 6 - The Moonlighter's Big Band September 19 - Tango by Moonlight July 6 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ July 10, 17, 24, 31 (Thursdays) - The First United Methodist Church is offering a set of free Latin Ballroom Dance Classes featuring Salsa, Cha Cha, Rhumba & Merengue as part of their Health & Wellness Ministry. They will have a lesson from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and dancing from 7:30 to 8:00 pm. The event will be in the Gym on July 10 & the Genesis Hall the other nights. The church is located at 217 E. Main St. in Hendersonville, amd the event will be in the Gym on July 10 & the Genesis Hall the other nights. The classes are open to youth & aldults alike, and no partner is required. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes with backs & soles that can slide. Pre-register before July 9 by contacting Pam at 826-4686, or pamelamoney@aol.com. July 11 ( Friday) - Tango Nashville presents Tango in the Park: Essentials Dance Class + Dance/Social at Centennial Park. Come out and get a taste of the Argentine Tango, and learn the basic moves and twists. Stay on to dance and socialize with old and new friends, as you show off your newly learned Argentine Tango dance skills, while enjoying a great atmosphere and a great selection of Tango music. Bring your packed dinner and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely time with friends, family and new friends. The class will be 8:00 to 8:30 pm, and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM is the Dance/Social 'Milonga'. The event is held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. For more info contact Diana Holland, President at connect@tangonashville.com 615-367-3878, or check out their web site http://www.tangonashville.com/ July 13, 14, 15 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) - The Southern Rhapsody Dance Society (SRDS) is again hosting “Summer Nights” Dance Festival at the famous Indiana Roof Ballroom, located in the Embasssy Suites Hotel, at 140 West Washington St. in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This will provide over 8000 sq ft of dance floor. Southern Rhapsody Dance Society has gained the reputation of producing the best Big Band “Social” Ballroom Dances by combining great bands, large dance floors, beautiful accommodations, and good people, at reasonable prices. The package includes 3 Dances (Sun-Mon-Tue), 2 nights Accommodations (Sun-Mon), Hotel Manager’s Reception (Sun-Mon Evening), Dance Exhibition (Mon), 2 Breakfasts (Mon-Tue), and a Group Dance Lesson (Mon afternoon). The bands are: Jack Morgan & The Russ Morgan Orchestra - Sun. Night Edd Jones Orchestra - Mon. Night Lonny Lynn Orchestra - Tue. “Tea Dance” For more info, costs & reservations, contact them at 877-212-6555 toll free (6-9pm CST, M-F) or Fax Reservations to: 615-746-9755 anytime. or check out their web site http://www.southernrhapsodydancesociety.com/ July 19 (Saturday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics Luau Dance and dance to the wonderful music of The Debbi Bailes Trio, playing your fun & romantic dance favorites. Dress for the event (and the summer heat) or dress as you please, just be sure to come. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, with hors d'oeuvres at 6:30. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm This dance is co-sponsored by St Clair Street Senior Center & Murfreesboro Parks and Recreaton. July 25 ( Friday) - Tango Nashville presents Tango in the Park: Essentials Dance Class + Dance/Social at Centennial Park. Come out and get a taste of the Argentine Tango, and learn the basic moves and twists. Stay on to dance and socialize with old and new friends, as you show off your newly learned Argentine Tango dance skills, while enjoying a great atmosphere and a great selection of Tango music. Bring your packed dinner and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely time with friends, family and new friends. The class will be 8:00 to 8:30 pm, and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM is the Dance/Social 'Milonga'. The event is held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. For more info contact Diana Holland, President at connect@tangonashville.com 615-367-3878, or check out their web site http://www.tangonashville.com/ August 2 ( Friday) - Tango Nashville presents Tango in the Park: Essentials Dance Class + Dance/Social at Centennial Park. Come out and get a taste of the Argentine Tango, and learn the basic moves and twists. Stay on to dance and socialize with old and new friends, as you show off your newly learned Argentine Tango dance skills, while enjoying a great atmosphere and a great selection of Tango music. Bring your packed dinner and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely time with friends, family and new friends. The class will be 8:00 to 8:30 pm, and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM is the Dance/Social 'Milonga'. The event is held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. For more info contact Diana Holland, President at connect@tangonashville.com 615-367-3878, or check out their web site http://www.tangonashville.com/ August 3 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ August 15 (Friday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics and dance to the wonderful music of The Bill Sleeter Trio, always a favorite dance band. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm August 22 ( Friday) - Tango Nashville presents Tango in the Park: Essentials Dance Class + Dance/Social at Centennial Park. Come out and get a taste of the Argentine Tango, and learn the basic moves and twists. Stay on to dance and socialize with old and new friends, as you show off your newly learned Argentine Tango dance skills, while enjoying a great atmosphere and a great selection of Tango music. Bring your packed dinner and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely time with friends, family and new friends. The class will be 8:00 to 8:30 pm, and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM is the Dance/Social 'Milonga'. The event is held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. For more info contact Diana Holland, President at connect@tangonashville.com 615-367-3878, or check out their web site http://www.tangonashville.com/ September 5 ( Friday) - Tango Nashville presents Tango in the Park: Essentials Dance Class + Dance/Social at Centennial Park. Come out and get a taste of the Argentine Tango, and learn the basic moves and twists. Stay on to dance and socialize with old and new friends, as you show off your newly learned Argentine Tango dance skills, while enjoying a great atmosphere and a great selection of Tango music. Bring your packed dinner and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely time with friends, family and new friends. The class will be 8:00 to 8:30 pm, and from 8:30 to 10:00 PM is the Dance/Social 'Milonga'. The event is held at the Centennial Park Event Shelter, located at 2500 West End Ave. in downtown Nashville. For more info contact Diana Holland, President at connect@tangonashville.com 615-367-3878, or check out their web site http://www.tangonashville.com/ September 7 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ September 12 (Friday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics and dance to the wonderful music of Debbi Bailes Trio, always a favorite dance band. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm September 13 (Saturday) - Big Band Music Appreciation Society is hosting their mothly party. Jim & Naomi are being joined by Joe & Connie Katimi, and they are back at the Eastwood Christian Church, located at 1601 Eastland Ave. Cost is only $5.00, and that includes the dance lesson from Joe & Connie at 7:30pm, and dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, as Naomi & Jim DJ your favorite types of swing tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night. No partner or experience needed, dances are always smoke & alcohol free in a lovely old church hall with hardwood floor. Refreshments are available, all ages are welcome, and dress is casual with hard-soled shoes appropriate for the floor Also, for your comfort and safety, shoes that will stay on your feet are recommended and avoid spike heels. For more info, call Naomi Craig at 227-1854 or email ilove2dance49@hotmail.com October 5 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ October 11 (Saturday) - Big Band Music Appreciation Society is hosting their mothly party. Jim & Naomi are being joined by Joe & Connie Katimi, and they are back at the Eastwood Christian Church, located at 1601 Eastland Ave. Cost is only $5.00, and that includes the dance lesson from Joe & Connie at 7:30pm, and dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, as Naomi & Jim DJ your favorite types of swing tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night. No partner or experience needed, dances are always smoke & alcohol free in a lovely old church hall with hardwood floor. Refreshments are available, all ages are welcome, and dress is casual with hard-soled shoes appropriate for the floor Also, for your comfort and safety, shoes that will stay on your feet are recommended and avoid spike heels. For more info, call Naomi Craig at 227-1854 or email ilove2dance49@hotmail.com October 24 (Saturday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics and dance to the wonderful music of Four's Company, a four-piece band that plays your dance favorites. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm November 2 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ November 8 (Saturday) - Big Band Music Appreciation Society is hosting their mothly party. Jim & Naomi are being joined by Joe & Connie Katimi, and they are back at the Eastwood Christian Church, located at 1601 Eastland Ave. Cost is only $5.00, and that includes the dance lesson from Joe & Connie at 7:30pm, and dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, as Naomi & Jim DJ your favorite types of swing tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night. No partner or experience needed, dances are always smoke & alcohol free in a lovely old church hall with hardwood floor. Refreshments are available, all ages are welcome, and dress is casual with hard-soled shoes appropriate for the floor Also, for your comfort and safety, shoes that will stay on your feet are recommended and avoid spike heels. For more info, call Naomi Craig at 227-1854 or email ilove2dance49@hotmail.com November 21 (Friday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics and dance to the wonderful music of The Bill Sleeter Trio, always a favorite dance band. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm December 7 (Sunday) - The Music City Chapter of USA Dance (formerly USABDA) is holding their monthly dance party at DanceWorld. With Dr. Ming Wang as their president, and great people in the group, they have new style & energy. Dance World has 2 large dance floors, and is conveniently located at 630 Rundle Avenue. Plan to arrive at 2:00 PM for the free lesson by one of their professional instructors, then stay for the open dancing until 5:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non members, and no partner is needed, just come & have fun. For more info, check out the Dance World web site, http://www.danceworldtn.com/ December 12 (Friday) - Come to The St. Clair Classics Holiday dance and dance to the wonderful music of The Debbi Bailes Trio, playing your fun & romantic dance favorites. This is your chance to dress for the holidays, or dress as you please, just be sure to come. Dancing is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, with hors d'oeuvres at 6:30. The event is at The St. Clair Senior Center, located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro, and cost is only a $5 per person donation at the door. Nice Center and friendly folks, the dance is for those age 60 & up, and guests of those 60 & up only. For more info, call Yvonne Jones 896-6050, or Art & Gladys Paradis, 895-7867, or contact the Center at 615 848-2550, or check out their web site http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/government/senior_center/senior_center_index.htm This dance is co-sponsored by St Clair Street Senior Center & Murfreesboro Parks and Recreaton. December 13 (Saturday) - Big Band Music Appreciation Society is hosting their mothly party. Jim & Naomi are being joined by Joe & Connie Katimi, and they are back at the Eastwood Christian Church, located at 1601 Eastland Ave. Cost is only $5.00, and that includes the dance lesson from Joe & Connie at 7:30pm, and dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, as Naomi & Jim DJ your favorite types of swing tunes to keep you on the dance floor all night. No partner or experience needed, dances are always smoke & alcohol free in a lovely old church hall with hardwood floor. Refreshments are available, all ages are welcome, and dress is casual with hard-soled shoes appropriate for the floor Also, for your comfort and safety, shoes that will stay on your feet are recommended and avoid spike heels. For more info, call Naomi Craig at 227-1854 or email ilove2dance49@hotmail.com
By request, we're posting the 2008 schedule of Big
Band Dances at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, located in the
Embasssy Suites Hotel, at 140 West
Washington St. in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Outstanding ballroom,
exceptional bands, and only $13 per person. Dances are from 5:00
to 9:00 pm Eastern Time Zone,
doors open at 4:00. Cash bar & food available (you kn longer
bring your own). For more info, check out
their website www.indianaroof.com/
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