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Most Months have 4 Saturdays but every 3 months there is a 5th Saturday.
We plan our dances according to which Saturday of the Month.
Here is an example:
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1st Saturday
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Dancin' at The Barn Dance
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2nd Saturday
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Boogie at The Barn Dance
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3rd Saturday
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Dancin' at The Barn Dance
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4th Saturday
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We will announce a new format for this night starting in September |
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5th Saturday
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Dancin' at The Barn Dance
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Here are some of the types of music:
Swing (East Coast & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug),
Nightclub 2-Step, Hustle,
Country (2-Step, Waltz, Cowboy Cha, Schottische, 10-Step)
Blues (East Coast & West Coast Swing),
Latin (Cha-cha, Salsa, Rumba, Tango),
Ballroom/Big Band (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Swing) and more.
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1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays every month
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Join us on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of every month.
 Start the night off with an hour dance lesson from 7:00 - 8:00. The doors open at 6:45 so get here early for a good table because we pack the place on these nights. For Details on Dates, Cost, Times, DJs and Instructors scroll down to the Saturday Dance Schedule or visit our Calendar of Dance Events Page.
The dance starts at 8:00 and goes until 11:30 with Ron Bolin, The Dancin' DJ playing your favorite hits from all the decades with Rock 'n' Roll, Top 40, R and B, Swing, Ballroom, Latin and even some Country.
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2nd Saturday of the Month
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The 2nd Saturday of the month will feature a variety of music
 Terry West "Swing Hall of Fame" DJ also plays the music and entertains EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT at the Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. With a wide variety of genres of music and styles of dance everyone has a great time. Terry seems to be best known for his West Coast Swing music but if you have been to any of his performances you know he plays many types of Dance Music.
For Details on Dates, Cost, Times, DJs and Instructors scroll down to the Saturday Dance Schedule or visit our Calendar of Dance Events Page. and join our email list to stay up-to-date on dance activities at The Rockin' Horse Dance Barn. |
Calendar for Saturday Night Dances
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January 2010
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2
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8:00-Midnight
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:30 Lesson:
Nightclub 2-Step
w/Ron Bolin
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Dance &
Lesson $12
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9
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
West Coast Swing
w/Terry West
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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16
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8:00-Midnight
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:30 Lesson:
Salsa
w/Ron Bolin
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Dance &
Lesson $12
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23
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Country 2-Step
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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30
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8:00-Midnight
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:30 Lesson:
East Coast Swing
w/Ron Bolin
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Dance &
Lesson $12
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February 2010
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6
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
West Coast Swing
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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13
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No Dance
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Closed
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20
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Hustle
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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27
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Sweetheart Schottische
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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March 2010
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6
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Cha-cha
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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13
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
Nightclub 2-Step
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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20
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Waltz
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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27
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Cowboy Cha-cha
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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April 2010
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3
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Sweetheart Schottische
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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10
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Jitterbug (Single-step Swing)
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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17
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Swing
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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24
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Cowboy Cha-cha
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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May 2010
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1
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Cha-cha
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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8
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
West Coast Swing
w/Terry West
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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15
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
American Tango
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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22
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Western Waltz
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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29
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
10-Step + Variations
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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June 2010
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5
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Lindy Hop
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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12
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
Hustle
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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19
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Nightclub 2-Step
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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26
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Cha-cha Del Rio
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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July 2010
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3
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Foxtrot
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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10
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
WCS
w/Terry West
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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17
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Cowboy Cha-cha
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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24
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Country 2-Step
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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31
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Salsa
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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August 2010
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7
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
West Coast Swing
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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14
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
WCS
w/Terry West
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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21
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Cha-cha Del Rio
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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28
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This date is cancelled
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Cancelled
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Cancelled
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September 2010
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4
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Jitterbug
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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11
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
WCS
w/Terry West
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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18
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Hustle
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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25
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
Cowboy Cha-cha
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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October 2010
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2
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Country 2-Step
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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9
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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16
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
LD: "Mexican Salsa"
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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23
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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30
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson
Hustle
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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November 2010
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6
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
East Coast Swing
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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13
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
TBA
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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20
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Rumba
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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27
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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December 2010
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4
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Nightclub 2-Step
w/Jeannette Baker
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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11
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Terry West
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7:00 Lesson:
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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18
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8:00 - 11:30
Dancin' DJ, Ron Bolin
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7:00 Lesson:
Waltz
w/Ron Bolin
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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25
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8:00 - 11:30
DJ Dave Serfling
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7:00 Lesson:
w/Dave Serfling
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Lesson $15
(includes Dance)
or Dance $12
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Maia Santell and House Blend
perform Blues, Swing, Latin, Rock, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Ballroom and more.
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Maia Santell and her backing band, House Blend, have been performing for 20 years at nightclubs, dances, cruises, casinos and festivals.
Their repertoire consists of a danceable mix of Blues, Swing, Latin, Rock, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Ballroom and more.
Maia's appreciation and understanding of tempos, rhythms and specific dance styles has deemed her the title "The Pacific Northwest Queen of Swing!" website
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8 Second Ride
Is one of the area's most popular Country & Rock Bands |
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"8-Second Ride" plays songs go from Patsy Cline to Teri Clark, Dwight Yoakum to ZZ Top. New & Old Country, & Old rock. They are very familiar with the dance speeds to most popular dances including West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Country 2-step, Cowboy Cha-cha, Horseshoe, Denny Walker, Waltz, 10-step, Schottische, and more. They are a dance band, and proud of it!!
Band Members:
- Kimberly Kaye - drums & vocals
- JR Broad - bass & vocals
- Dave Dorning - lead guitar & vocals
- Scotty MacDonald - lead guitar
Country 2-Step, 10-Step/Polka, Waltz,
West Coast, East Coast/Jitterbug and more.
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The Jangles
perform an acoustic version of Texas swing music that is winning fans in both jazz and country circles alike.
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Borrowing from Milton Brown, Bob Wills, Hank Williams , Gene Autry, Asleep at the Wheel, Patsy Cline, Jimmy Rivers and others, they put a contemporary edge on a timeless brand of dance music.
Band Leader Mike Faast, has assembled a group of jazz-country all stars,
anchored by Western Swing legend, Paul Anastasio - fiddle, Natonal Flatpicking Champion, Roger Ferguson -guitar/ mandolin/fiddle, and Jazz Bassman, Lance Haslund. and Lance's better half, Laurie Haslund, harmony vocals Mike sings lead and plays rhythm guitar as the Seattle based group lays down their version what they call, "hick jazz."
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Rain Posse
Rockin' country, blues, and original songs. That's what you'll hear from Rain Posse.
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This band from Renton, Wa. will have you dancing and singing along in no time! These local musicians with their diverse backgrounds love playing music and having a good time. You will too! Website
- Dave Burr on Guitar & Vocals
- Laurie Klein on Harmonica, Percussion & Vocals
- Tim Thomas on Guitar
- Mike Harris on Keyboard
- Earl Klein on Bass Guitar
- Mark Ellis on D
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Allan Dale Band
This band plays Country, Rockabilly and some good old Rock and Roll.
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The band plays CLASSIC AND SOME NEWER COUNTRY, Rockabilly SWING and some good old FUN Rock and Roll.
With a Bass, 2 Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitar and a FEMALE Drummer named Darleen Jones, this band plays a wide variety of very popular songs we all love to dance to, ESPECIALLY COUNTRY. They have 3 Lead Vocals in the band which adds an even wider array of songs. THEY HAVE FUN AND IT SHOWS AND THEY LOVE WHEN EVERYBODY HAVING FUN & JOINING IN!!!
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Capt. Leroy and the Zydeco Locals
play authentic Rockin' Zydeco music from Southwestern Louisiana.
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The high-energy band performs traditional and modern tunes - sung in both French and English - and put their own twist on them to create lively, danceable tunes for two-stepping and soulful waltzing.
The accordion, frottiore (rubboard), electric guitar, bass and drums create a great party atmosphere!
The band has years of experience in the idiom, collectively and individually.
Accordionist Leroy and rubboard player Tina are former members of the popular Seattle zydeco band "Captain Leroy and the Culture Pirates", and have visited SW Louisiana many times to jam with musicians there.
Drummer Cutts lived in New Orleans for many years, honing his style with local musicians there.
Bass player Skye, anchors the Locals' low end and has played with recording artist Christie McWilson.
Seasoned guitarist Kevin brings years of performing and studio recording to his passionate, compelling lead and rhythm playing
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Charlene Grant & The Love Doctors
offer their own brand of Blues, Swing & Everything!
Lots of East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing.
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The Love Doctors
feature Charlene Grant on bass and vocals. Charlene has been a regular in the Seattle music scene for over ten years. She played bass in The Isaac Scott Band for four years and has also performed with The John Stephan Band and The Chris Stevens Band. She currently plays bass and sings for The Brian Butler Band and Robbie Laws Bigger Blues Band, along with The Love Doctors. Andy Grigg of Real Blues magazine says, “Charlene Grant is an amazing talent, pure and simple.”
Her debut CD, That Would Be Me, won Best-Produced Blues Debut Release REAL BLUES AWARDS 2004.
Other Love Doctors include Terry Kingen on guitar, who has been teaching and playing guitar for almost 30 years and has won third place in the Kahler National Guitar Competition. Roger E completes The Love Doctors’ rhythm section on drums after a four year run with Portland’s The Rose City Kings. Dr. Debby on keyboards, adds her own blend of life, love and grooves! |
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Route 66 Swing Band
This great, 14-18 piece, swinging band's repertoire consists of the classic and authentic big band hits by such greats as Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Count Basie among others.
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"Get Your Kicks With ROUTE 66". The Big Band Sound From The Swing Era.' 20 years of providing great music!
This great, swinging band's repertoire consists of the classic and authentic big band hits by such greats as Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Count Basie among others. The lovely and very talented vocalists, Linda Capeluto or Cindy Solvang, add a special touch of glamour and excitement to the music. website
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The Mach One Jazz Orchestra
is a jet-powered 17-piece big band spanning the musical traditions of World War II through today’s exciting jazz innovations. They have been in existence for 8 years and have had the privilege of achieving a regular playing schedule throughout the Greater Seattle area. |
The Mach One Jazz Orchestra has gained a reputation as an aggressive big band that plays with a great deal of energy, technical competence and enthusiasm. Over the years, Mach One has experienced surprising little turnover in personnel. The members stay with the band because they like to play great music!
Of the several big bands in the Greater Seattle area, the Mach One Jazz Orchestra consistently ranks as one of the audience favorites and returns to many venues on a regular basis. Website |
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The Max Band
one of Seattle’s most popular “dancer’s” dance bands. What sets this band apart is their ability to play an incredibly wide variety of dance music including Swing, Blues, Classic Rock & Roll and smattering of Country and Latin.
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Another unique feature of this band is that all four of the musicians are also powerful lead singers as well, so you will always hear lots of vocals and multiple harmonies.
The Max Band consists of four talented musicians:
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Howard Mack: Driving rhythm guitar and dynamic lead vocals.
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Craig Ibsen: Rock solid “in the pocket” bass and smooth, powerful vocals.
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Bill Barnard: Tasty lead guitar and vocals.
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Kenny Coulter: Our very own “singing drummer”, providing steady dance grooves and commanding vocals.
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Rainy City Riff Raff
a swinging eight piece variety band, plays retro favorites from the Big Band Era into the Seventies.
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Their line-up includes three hot horns, four grooving rhythm, and two fantastic lead vocalists. The music is a lively mix from decades past played with authenticity, style, and pizzazz. You'll hear classics by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Jordan, Frank, Ella, Elvis, The Blues Brothers, Van Morrison, plus a bit of Motown, Latin, and several waltzes, too. They offer a proven mix for a wonderful evening of partner dancing. Come join us! website
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The Portage Bay Big Band performs with 17 to 20 peices depending on the space allowed. Seattle's Hardest Working Big Band. Swinging for Twenty five years in 2006! |
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Portage Bay has a male and female vocalist and a wonderful sound. They are one of the most popular and the "Hardest Working" Big Bands in the Northwest. We are lucky to have them performing here. Be sure to attend any dance they are performing. website
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The Nudie Suit Stardusters
play popular Classic Country Western songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s with a few new songs mixed in for good measure.
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The female vocalist sings tunes by Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and other popular Country singers. The male vocalist sings songs by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Ernie Tubbs, Lefty Frizzell, Ray Price, Hank Williams, Sr. and other great artists.
Country 2-Step, 10-Step/Polka, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Sweetheart Schottische, Cowboy Cha-cha and Waltz.
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