Event Information

Description:

Sociable couple-dancing including waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, contras, "Etcetera"! If you like good music, lead/follow social dancing and a very good dance environment, please sample our events. Newcomers welcome!

THREE EVENT SERIES AT THE AVALON! THEY ARE:

#1) Waltzing and Couples Dancing - Second, Fourth, and now Fifth Wednesdays! One-hour instruction in two separate classes; either beginner waltz or intermediate dance class in another topic such as cross-step waltz, foxtrot, two-step, etc.

#2) Swing Dancing to Live Music - Fourth Saturdays at the Avalon! One-hour instruction then live music!

#3) "Tea Dancing" at the Avalon with Live Orchestra - Second Sundays. Instruction then ballroom dancing to live music. Dressy attire. Waltz, foxtrot, tango, two-step and ragtime dances. Couples and singles welcome. Featuring the Mont Alto Ragtime and Tango Orchestra. September through May (no summer dances.)

American Vernacular Dance (AVD) hosts the monthly swing dance, vintage ballroom "Tea Dances", and Wednesday Waltz Etcetera nights at the Avalon Ballroom. AVD hosted the 2009 New Year's Eve Party at the Avalon, including a performance by the "Watch Your Step!" vintage dance performance troupe. Dance instructor and dance historian Jim X. Boryzm teaches couple dances, calls contradances, and hosts social events with live music.

 Jim X. is available for private dance lessons, unique dance and music functions, and special dance projects.  Music interests include piano, concertina and song; ragtime, and syncopated popular music.

Short Description: Waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, contras and more! AVD hosts monthly swing dances, vintage ballroom tea dances, and Wednesday Waltz Etc. at the Avalon Ballroom.

VAC Member: Yes

Contact:	Jim X. Borzym
	303-449-5962
	avd@columbine.net

 

Website: http://AmericanVernacularDance.com

All events, both regular and special, for this group follow below:

Regular Event: Fourth Saturday Swing Dance with Live Music! - Swing Dance

When: Fourth Saturdays of every month
Time:   7 PM Lesson; 8 to 10:45 PM Dance

Where:	The Avalon
	6185 Arapahoe Rd
	Boulder CO 80303

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Cost: $15, $10 students, call for discount

Alert: August 28 - "After Midnight" plays swing and jazz

Description:

Swing dancing with live music!  Fist an hour-long swing dance lesson (7 - 8 PM) in the basics of swing dancing, plus lots of cool moves.   Then open dancing from 8 to 10:45 PM with live music by a variety of local dance orchestras.
Bands include the Swingin' Seven, Rue Jazz, the DU ClaimJumpers, Swing State, Susan Roger's Exuberant Quartet, the FortJazz Big Band, the Hot Tomatoes, the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band and others.
All welcome; couples and singles, beginners, all ages. Casual attire. A nice place to listen to live music, even if you don't dance!
The dance lesson and light refreshments included with your admission price.
A great place to practice, and to meet other dancers!
Thanks to all who attended our fundraiser for the Claim Jumpers. They raised enough money to buy one ticket to France for their summer music tour!
This Saturday Swing Event is sometimes "bumped" from the Avalon calendar! (That's one way to keep our price really low!) Check this website for alerts on the calendar for possible cancellations. Also for weather comments. Contact AVD to get on the email alert notice system, by which detailed and timely announcements are made for AVD events. Confirm before you drive!

Note: August 28 After Midnight. September 25 The Swingin' Seven. October 23 The Hot Tomatoes.

Contact:
Jim X. Borzym	303-449-5962	avd@columbine.net

Regular Event: Wednesday Waltz Etcetera - Ballroom Dance

When: Second and Fourth and Fifth Wednesdays of every month
Time:   7 PM lesson; dancing 8 to 10 PM

Where:	The Avalon
	6185 Arapahoe Rd
	Boulder CO 80303

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Cost: $7 per person w/ lessons and refreshment

Description:

Waltz, cross-step waltz, foxtrot, swing, blues, one-step, two-step, maxixe, tango, hambo -- you name it, and if it's couples dancing we probably dance it.
In our main dance lesson, the first half hour lesson is aimed at dancers with fundamental dance skills and covers basic techniques for the dances; 7:00 to 7:30 P.M.  The second half hour continues the lesson topic and is intended to teach towards a more intermediate level of dance; 7:30 to 8:00 P.M. Lessons have included cross-step waltz, nightclub two-step, foxtrot, lindy, fast waltz, blues, schottische, etc. Classes generally include partner rotation, but couples can stay together.
NEW LESSON FEATURE: We are now offering two different lessons simultaneously using the two floors at Avalon; every time, one lesson will be presented in basic waltzing and is oriented towards novice and beginner dancers.
Open dancing from 8 PM to 10 PM (at least!) includes a wide variety of dance numbers. Our audio system has a screen where you can see the name of the current dance and the ones coming up. Couples and singles welcome.
Cost includes both lessons and light refreshments.  Hear the great Avalon audio system, enjoy the great hall acoustics, dance on our fabulous cushioned oak floor, and enjoy lovely company. 
Check this website for any change of event plans due to weather. Generally this event is held during snowy nights!
NEW FOR 2010: SPECIAL FIFTH WEDNESDAY Sessions; March, June, September & December. Special teaching topics and music categories for these fifth Wednesdays. Topics TBA.
Contact AVD to get on the email notice system.

Note: Aug 25 Lessons: Nightclub Two-Step in Ballroom by Frank and Dorothy Vernon. Basic Waltz in the North Studio by Jim Borzym. Live piano music by Art Bragg!

Contact:
Jim X. Borzym	303-449-5962	avd@columbine.net

Regular Event: Ragtime-Era - Ballroom Dance

When: Second Sundays of every month starting on Sunday September 12th 2010 through Sunday May 8th 2011
Time:   1:30 PM lesson; dancing to live music 2 to 5 PM

Where:	The Avalon
	6185 Arapahoe Rd
	Boulder CO 80303

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Cost: $18 general; $13 students & CFOOTMAD mem

Alert: No Tea Dance in June, July or August!

Description:

"Vintage" ballroom dancing at our Ragtime-Era Tea Dance. Waltz, tango, foxtrot, one-step, blues, two-step, Charleston, early swing, maxixe and half-and-half are among the couple dances we do at the "Tea Dances".
Live music by the Mont Alto Ragtime and Tango Orchestra with vocalist Susan Rogers, and other great local bands.
The dance lesson and unique light refreshments are included in your admission price. The lesson is always aimed at easy lead-follow dance skills to get you dancing comfortably and meeting other dancers.
Second Sunday of the month, September through May (no summer dances). Special dances with Waltz Lessons near Valentines' Day (Feb 13) and on Mother's Day (May 8).
"Vintage dance" means early styles of couples dancing, including those from the early American ballroom dance craze of the ragtime-era, which is roughly that sentimental period of 1909 through 1914.
Contact AVD to request notices via the email alert system.

Note: Tea Dance Series takes the summer off. Next season starts September 12, 2010. Happy Summer Vacation!

Contact:
Jim X. Borzym	303-449-5962	avd@columbine.net

Special Event: New Year's Eve Dance Party - Ballroom Dance

When: Friday December 31st 2010
Time:     7:00 PM to midnight

Where:	The Avalon
	6185 Arapahoe Rd
	Boulder CO 80303

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Cost: TBA

Alert: Thank you to the 200 people who attended in 2009! Happy New Year!

Description:

New Years Eve Dance Party 2010!
Ring in the New Year dancing with friends in the fine Avalon Ballroom. Friday, December 31st, 2010. 7:00 P.M. to Midnight. A local tradition! Waltz, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Blues, Two-Step, ballroom and other couples dances.
Doors open at 7 PM. Our Dance Orchestra plays a variety of couples dance music. Our fine grand piano will be on stage! Our awesome audio system will provide clear sound throughout the hall. More recorded music for dancing during the breaks.
In 2009 we enjoyed entertainment and dance performances by "Watch Your Step!" Vintage Dance Troupe; their new 1930's material and vintage costumes were terrific! 
Champagne Toast at 11 PM. Refreshments will be a dessert potluck. No dinner. More DJ'd music for dancing through midnight.
Tickets at the door: cash or check to "AVD". No reservations required. Singles and couples welcome!
All welcome; singles and couples, new dancers and experienced, any age. Youngsters welcome and should be with a responsible adult. This is a social. Recommended dress: party, dressy, vintage, formal, contemporary, or just neat and clean. Please wear non-marring shoes on our cushioned oak dance floor. Plenty of free parking!
Please join us!

   

Note: Live Music! Dance performances! Champagne toast!

Contact:
Jim X. Borzym	303-449-5962	avd@columbine.net