This week is shaping up as a busy week for live music and dance around the island. Multiple chances to dance to House Shakers, Popa Chubby’s is also playing 3 nites and a new Sunday brunch entertainment at Hardrock Cafe in Lahaina for the month of May, Metoyer’s Blues Rock & Soul Review.
Still no word on when Sharky’s will be re-opening their blues nites, but we are all looking forward to that and will let you know as soon as we hear anything. HOWEVER, House Shakers is putting in a special appearance at Diamonds in Kihei this Friday nite.
See our dance calendar for the latest line-up of live music for swing and blues dancing.
Hey ladies! The last few times I’ve been out dancing, the leads are outnumbering the follows. At our regular Monday class last night, we were turning away leads at the door and I still had to step into rotation and dance as a follow. Come on out an dance with us. Plenty of guys to dance with.
Well, our Friday Night Blues Bomb kind of bombed. Disappointing that the live music cancelled. HOWEVER, and this is a big deal, there were a few of us that refused to be daunted and live music or no, we were determined to dance.
Sharky’s management was extremely cool about it. They cleared the dance floor of tables, dimmed the house lights, put on the dance floor lights and let us plug in our iPod to the house sound system. Luckily I had a killer blues set on the iPod.
Kudo’s to Sharky’s! They were extremely accommodating to us dancers. The lack of live music kept some people away. Only about 8 of us showed up, some left by 11 and the rest danced till after midnight. But those that showed up had a great time!
Sharky’s is a venue that is willing to treat dancer’s right and we should get out and support this one. I hope everyone can make the next live music blues bomb at Sharky’s. The more the merrier. Let’s rock this joint!
Internationally ranked instructors, Ari Levitt & Whitney Evans, will be on island for two Swing / Blues Fusion workshop evenings!
These workshops are for EVERYONE! All levels of dance and all styles of dance from Beginner to Advanced.
One of the best Fusion instructors around, Ari & Whitney mix elements from other dance forms seamlessly into your swing, adding a whole new dynamic to your dance.
As instructors, Ari & Whitney are highly regarded for their fun, energetic, humorous teaching styles which can’t help but inspire their students with their own joy and love of dance. Ari’s clear, detailed attention to connection and partnership along with his ability to translate even the most complex dance movements into simple, understandable instructions has made him one of the most highly regarded instructors in his field.
Take one class or get even more by taking both classes!
Monday, April 9, 7:00 pm
Open Room @ Kenolio Park (map & directions)
$20 in advance / $25 at the door
MONDAY WORKSHOP: “At Play on the Dance Floor — Energy, Connection, and the Conversation of Dance” (A Blues-WCS Fusion Workshop): In blues, as with WCS or any other form of social dance, the ability to “play” on the dance floor begins with great connection – to your partner and to the music, and an understanding of energy. In this class, you’ll learn the quiet but essential art of lead & follow dynamics, and gain valuable insight into how both partners dance by listening concurrently to each other. You’ll also learn how to ’power-up’ your movements to the level of WCS or “jump” blues — the hallmark of great improvisational dancing! Designed for dancers of all levels. No partner needed. Ideal to take in conjunction with the Tuesday “Traveling Blues” class. Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 pm
MAPA Studio C (map & directions)
$20 in advance / $25 at the door
TUESDAY WORKSHOP: “Traveling Blues” (Movin’ & Groovin’ on the Floor): Learn how to rotate, move, and stretch across the dance floor using steps and combinations as you would see in “ballrooming” or “slow drag” blues! As always, a major emphasis will be placed on lead/follow connection, giving you the foundations for great improv and play. Perfect to take in conjunction with Mondays “At Play on the Dance Floor” workshop. Designed for dancers of all levels. No partner needed.
Pre-register for your advance discount by calling 385-1879
Watch this clip from Ari & Whitney’s Seattle Workshop
You’ve been to the classes, done the dress rehearsal, & NOW it’s time to go LIVE & really dance to some blues! The best part about the blues is it doesn’t have to be perfect, just “express yourself”. Git out of the house & join your friends for real, 3D. action packed fun.
Wednesday, 2/29
House Shakers Blues Band / Wednesday, 2/29 8:30-11:30 / Three’s Bar & Grill / Kihei / Yes, this happens every Wednesday. They have been consistently GREAT over the past month. Large, sumptuous wood dance floor. Support live music + out local entertainment venues – really, the only way to keep it rollin!
Well, the House Shakers Blues Band is in full control of the dance scene this Friday & Saturday – check it out:
FRIDAY 2/10/2012
House Shakers Blues Band / Sharkies / Kihei 9-12. Honestly, this band is true joy for partner dancers. Doesn’t matter if you like WC or EC Swing or Blues – all these styles are crying for expression within their superb cover song list & just a short drive away. NO COVER
Want to know where all the dancers are dancin’ tonight? Want to know where the happening spots are right this minute? Want to know if the band is hoppin’ and the joint is jumpin’?
Get on the Swing Maui text message distribution list and follow all the action! It’s easy, safe & anonymous… you don’t need to sign up for twitter, twaddle or twiddly squat.
Just text the message: “follow swingmaui” or “on swingmaui” to 40404 and you will get text message updates to your phone as they are sent.*
Twitter actually sponsors this service, so if you don’t have a twitter account linked to your phone number, they will send you a message trying to get you to join up. Create an account or don’t. Your choice. You can ignore the solicitation text from Twitter (you will only get it once when you follow) and just read the Swing Maui texts.
Swing Maui organizers and volunteers keep in touch this way, so we all know where we are dancing tonight, the lead/follow balance and other info about what’s happening at the moment. Join the fun! It’s the way the cool cats keep up with the club hopping.
Not going out tonight and don’t want to see the updates? That’s easy, too.
Just text the message: “leave swingmaui” or “off swingmaui” to 40404 and you won’t get any updates. Turn it on or off as often as you wish. It’s the bees knees!
* Standard text message or data rates may apply (I’ve always wanted a chance to say that)
HOWEVER, House Shakers is putting in a special appearance at Diamonds in Kihei this Friday nite.
