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# BLM STATEMENT
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## BLACK LIVES MATTER
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Jazz music and dances are Black American art forms. Swing music and dance have been shaped by the experience of oppression, slavery, and segregation.
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Lindy Hop emerged as a defiant, joyous response to financial hardship caused by the Great Depression, harsh living conditions, and systemic racism.
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As a community that enjoys this amazing dance and music, it is important to know and celebrate its history.
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It’s also equally important to celebrate its culture, its values and the very people and communities who have created it.
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Not only out of respect and in an effort not to be appropriative, but because Lindy Hop is a dance of Black liberation, and simply because of our shared humanity.
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At OSDS, we strive to educate ourselves, to act in solidarity with Black liberation initiatives, and to make changes in order to make our community safer and more just for everyone.
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Please check out our summary of the history of Lindy Hop.
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- OSDS Executive Committee
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# About
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- [BLM Statement](about/blm-statement.md)
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- [Our Team](about/our-team.md)
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- [Volunteer](about/volunteer.md)
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# OUR TEAM
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## EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Bill Ewanick
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Saskia Walker
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Jody Glanzer
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Kofi Arthiabah
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Nadine Oliver
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The Ottawa Swing Dance Society is completely run by volunteers!
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Our team of executives is dedicated to providing a fun and safe dance environment.
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If you are interested in joining our Executive Committee or trying your hand at DJing, please contact us at swingottawa [at] gmail.com.
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We'd be thrilled for you to join our team!
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## OUR DJS
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Bill Ewanick
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Bottoms Up by Illinois Jacquet (The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions)
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Brian Choi
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David Baril
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Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) by Benny Goodman (The movie “Swing Kids”)
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Jean-Francois Harbour
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Jody Glanzer
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Rockhouse, Pt. 1 & 2 by Ray Charles
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Lisa Semchuk
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Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee by Lionel Hampton
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Paul Campbell
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Wayne Roy
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Yuchen Luo
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Lucky Devil by Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns
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## BAND BOOKER
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Liz Kennedy Klaassen
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Bands, if you're interested in playing for us, please email swingottawa [at] gmail.com with the Subject: Attention Band Booker. (Note; we usually book one band per month and book several months in advance.)
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At the beginning of the evening, when new dancers have just completed their first dance lesson, tempos should be between 120-160 bpm with a very clear beat to encourage them to try their new skills.
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OSDS prefers a traditional selection (Basie, Ellington, Armstrong, Calloway, Fitzgerald, Holiday, etc.) and traditional swing rhythms, with not too many fast or slow songs in a row.
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Successfully playing for dancers means keeping the songs short, roughly 3 minutes, (and shorter if a very fast tempo). If you want to try out less traditional swing selections, towards the end of the evening is better.
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― Information to include (if you have them): website address, Facebook page/group address, Bandcamp, YouTube Channel.
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❉Note: We request that you advertise your gig with reciprocal links to the event on your Facebook page & website.
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Band leaders:
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― Before your gig, you're welcome to attend some dances, take the lesson and learn to dance. Be a new dancer and learn their musical needs. Dance and practice your moves. Listen to the DJs selections. Watch the dancefloor for the room's responses.
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― Pick our dancer/music, brains if you'd like. Contact us at: swingottawa [at] gmail.com with the Subject: "Attention Band Booker - Visit" as a message before to sit and talk with a DJ about what they play, when, why etc. Do as much research with us as you'd like to be able to have better gigs for us and out there in the wild.
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## PAST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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We would like to honour and thank the many past members of the committee whose tireless efforts have enabled so many to experience the fun and friendship that can be had by discovering swing dancing.
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(\*We did our best to include everyone but we're human. If we've missed you please let us know.)
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Albert Chan
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Alex Hawley
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Andrea Hook
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Andréa Pelletier
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Xan Dagenais
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Bruce Shan
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Bryan Larsen
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Claudia Petrilli
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Dave Miller
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Dwight Hopkins
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Darlene Tytula
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Ed Reaney
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Elizabeth Watt
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Ève Laframboise
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Flynn Strathearn
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Geoff Dinsdale
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Helena Forbes
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Halle Endiga
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James Dunlop
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James Johnston
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Jean-Francois Harbour
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Jean-François Ouellet
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Helena Forbes
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Jeremy Prudhomme
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Jillian Coolidge
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Jody Glanzer
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Jordan Long
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Jordana King
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Kate Jubenville
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Rhonda Arsenault
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Konrad Scherer
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Laura Avelino
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Linda Paul
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Liz Kennedy Klaassen
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Marg Wooley
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Maxim Berdichevsky
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Nathalie Hetu
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Rhonda Arsenault
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Rob Crosbie
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Shawn Moffatt
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Stefan Fuchs
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Stephen Gagne
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Tara Dentry
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Warren Chrusciel
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Yan Robichaud
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Robyn Robichaud
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Translation graciously provided by Kayla Cardinal Lafrance and Adrien-Alexandre Allin
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# VOLUNTEER
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## JOIN OUR TEAM
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The Ottawa Swing Dance Society's success comes from the energy and dedication of our exceptional team of volunteers.
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Every bit of help is appreciated. Here is a list of some of the ways you can contribute on an occasional or ongoing basis:
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• set up (equipment, tables, flyers, etc.)
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• teardown (equipment, tables, recycling, etc.)
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• door shifts (greeting guests, selling admission and drinks)
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• decorations (for special events)
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• refreshment management (water & ice for the cooler)
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In exchange for you spending time helping us out with that dance, you will receive; Free admission!
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## HOW TO HELP OUT
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1. Send an email to swingottawa [at] gmail.com and ask about joining the volunteer team.
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1. Once accepted you'll be given access to the Google Sheet we use to coordinate volunteers.
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1. On Sundays you'll receive an automatic email when the new schedule is available for the following Friday.
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1. Fill in your name for a shift for yourself, and we'll see you at the dance!
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1. Please sign-up by 5 pm on any Friday you want to volunteer.
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Hopefully, this will save you time and eliminate delays in confirming that you're signed up to volunteer.
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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Thanks for your help and swingouts!
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If you have any questions please email: swingottawa [at] gmail.com
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## VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
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## BILLETING
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## REQUESTING A PLACE TO STAY
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## OFFERING BILLETING
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# CONNECT
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## CONTACT OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Drop us a line at swingottawa[at]gmail.com with your questions, comments or suggestions.
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Of course, you can always come to a Friday dance and speak to one of the executive committee members directly...
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you can be sure to find a few of us there!
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Click here to VOLUNTEER or here REPORT AN INCIDENT
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## GET SOCIAL WITH US
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OSDS logo
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email us
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facebook
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instagram
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twitter
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newsletter
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FACEBOOK
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Like our Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/OttawaSwingDanceSociety> for another way to stay informed and share information.
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Join the OSDS community in our Facebook group at <https://www.facebook.com/groups/5448231403/>
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FOLLOW US
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On Instagram @ottawaswingdancesociety
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On Twitter @SwingOttawaCA
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## NEWSLETTER
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If you want to keep in touch with what dancing is happening around Ottawa - and learn about many cool resources - we now have our own newsletter. It's free, convenient, and will be the best way to stay in touch with our scene. Sign up here!
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# Welcome to the OSDS
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The site of the Ottawa Swing Dance Society.
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## Old Site
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HOME
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Anniversary Month
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ABOUT
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NEW AT OSDS?
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MORE DANCING
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CONNECT
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The OSDS is a non-profit dedicated to promoting swing dancing culture in Ottawa, ON, on unceded Algonquin territory.
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The OSDS' dances (and events) have always been welcoming to everyone, had the best floors and atmosphere. It is the one and only dance place that has been a constant and stood the test of time.
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The OSDS is Ottawa's Home of Lindy Hop.\
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We're a registered not-for-profit organization, run by volunteers, whose mandate is to support the swing dance community in Ottawa.
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☰ SUMMER SCHEDULE: ☰
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Swing On The Hill (3pm-7:30 PM):
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Jun. 7, Jul. 26, Aug. 9 & Sept. 13
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Social Dancing 3:00PM — 3:30PM
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Solo Class 3:30PM — 4:00PM
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Social Dancing 4:00PM — 5:00PM
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Partnered Class 5:00PM — 6:00PM
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Social Dancing 6:00PM — 7:30PM
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Parliament Hill behind the Centennial Flame.
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Summer Swing Series:
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July 18 & August 15
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Usual Friday location & info. (below).
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We enjoy seeing our community members both returning and new, moving, grooving and having a great time on our large dance floor.\
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Haven’t danced before? No Problem.
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A one-hour introductory lesson is included with admission. It will get you started to dance and ready for the rest of the night. No partner is necessary as we switch dance partners often during the lesson. Lindy hop aka. swing dancing is a social dance which means we emphasize meeting people and socializing.
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Invite your friends. The more the merrier!
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Everyone is welcome.
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New and have questions? Visit here for more info.\
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Our regular dances are on Friday nights
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At 174 Wilbrod, St. Joseph's Parish Hall.
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Doors open at 7:45pm, Beginner lesson at 8pm, Social dancing at 9pm.
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☰ LOCATION ☰
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St Joseph’s Parish basement (174 Wilbrod St).
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(How to get here & parking.)
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☰ SCHEDULE (Friday Nights) ☰
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7:45 Doors Open
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8:00 Beginner / Introductory Lesson
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9:00-11:30 Social Dancing
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☰ Payment/Entrance Fee ☰
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DJed evenings ― $15 (cash/square)
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Live Band Nights ― $25 (sliding scale) cash/square
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(\*Feel free to pay more if you're willing/able.)
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☰ Live Bands: ☰
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Will resume in September.
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☰ Before joining us, please review our Safety Policy, please and thank you. ☰
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☰ Footwear and Attire ☰
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To help preserve our dance floor, and for better movement, bring a pair of clean, dry shoes for dancing.
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Flat indoor shoes are recommended (sneakers, flats, oxford, etc.).
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Bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothing to dance in!
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(We do have some bottled water and drinks for sale but environmentally friendly options are always best.)
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☰ Interested in volunteering? ☰
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There is a constant need of weekly helpers. As a "thanks", you'll receive free admission on the same day. Click the volunteer link on the website for details.
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If you are interested in becoming one of our teachers, or DJs send an email to swingottawa AT gmail.com to get more information.
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We are also looking for; new Executive Committee Members, helpers for with our Anniversary Party/Dance and potential workshops. Come talk to one of the exec, at a Friday night dance, and/or send an email to swingottawa AT gmail.com to get more information and let us know about your interest and availability.
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Facebook links to our dances:
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OSDS Page Events
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https://www.facebook.com/OttawaSwingDanceSociety/events
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OSDS Group Events
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/swingottawa/events
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☰ EVENTS ☰
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Want to find other chances to dance?
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Check out our Facebook Page's Events and Facebook Group Wall
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(If you find others 'events let us know and we'll add them.
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We do our best to make sure things are added to the above except for Ottawa events that conflict with our dances.)\
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☰ DONATIONS ☰
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Donate to the Ottawa Swing Dance Society:
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Long time dancers have seen venues of all sort of varieties many days of the week. Some with live music where we've crashed the party, or that was hosted with us in mind. With DJed set breaks or with DJs as the main attraction. Tiny convoluted spaces to dance or larger ones on all sorts of floor surfaces. They have mostly all come and gone. OSDS being the exception.
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During the pandemic, we weren't hosting dances money and wasn't coming in, the OSDS' Exec was working hard to put the organization into a hybernation mode. We kept spending to a minimum by putting services on hold, enquired about service discounts, due to changes in usage but some aspects had to be kept and some basic expenses; licenses, insurance that still needed to be paid.
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We're happy to be back but as door numbers were low for months, we're still in recovery mode.\
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There are all sorts of lovely free events that pop up and that is wonderful! Go, have a good time, experience those awesome things (and we'll often give suggestions) but please think of it as a lovely bonus. Do your best to try for an AND and not an OR. If you're able to, please come to both. If not, try not to be gone too long. We really do miss you.
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If you appreciate having a reliable and stable place to go dancing that has been around for decades+
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Do not take it for granted that it will always be here, support it.\
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Invite your friends to join you when you go. Its always more fun that way. Have an especially good time during an evening? Consider giving us a tip or making a donation. Thanks.
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THE HISTORY OF LINDY HOP
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Please take some time to read about the Black American origins of swing dancing.
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Jazz music and dances are Black American art forms. Swing music and dance have been shaped by the experience of oppression, slavery, and segregation.
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Lindy Hop emerged as a defiant, joyous response to financial hardship caused by the Great Depression, harsh living conditions, and systemic racism.
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As a community that enjoys this amazing dance and music, it is important to know and celebrate its history.
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It’s also equally important to celebrate its culture, values and the very people and communities who have created it. Not only out of respect and in an effort not to be appropriative, but because Lindy Hop is a dance of Black liberation, and simply because of our shared humanity.
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BLACK LINDY HOPPERS FUND
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Donate to the Black Lindy Hoppers Fund if you can!
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ONLINE EVERY WEDNESDAY
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Join us on Zoom for the Online Swing and Blues Dance. Stay as little or long as you'd like, audio/video on or off as you see fit. Sit, and listen, dance on your own, or meet up for your own dance party. Engage and interact or allow us to provide the soundtrack for your evening.
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The last Wednesday of the month is; Bottom Of the Month Blues. ― Music starts at 7 PM & ends around 10 PM.
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(You can choose to stay late & socialize.) Spread the word! House DJs: John Salalila (Windsor) & Jody Glanzer (Ottawa) Run by WE Swing Dance, Red Maple Blues & the Ottawa Swing Dance Society.
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☰ COVID-19 PROTOCOLS ☰
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Dear Dance Community,
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We hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and participation in Ottawa Swing Dance Society.
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After careful consideration and consultation with our Executive and members, we have reached a decision regarding our mask policy. Starting at our our dance on June 2nd, wearing masks will be optional. We understand that this has been a topic of concern and controversy within our community, and we want to assure you that we have approached this decision with utmost care and sensitivity.
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While wearing masks will be optional, we will still maintain our commitment to providing a clean and safe environment for all attendees. Disposable masks will continue to be offered at the door. We also encourage attendees to wash or sanitize their hands throughout the evening. We will remain vigilant in our efforts to ensure a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone who joins us on the dance floor.
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Our primary goal has always been to prioritize the well-being and safety of our dance community. We acknowledge and respect that individuals may have different comfort levels and personal circumstances that influence their decision on whether or not to wear a mask. We encourage everyone to be understanding and non-judgmental of others' choices. Mutual respect and kindness are the foundations of our vibrant dance community, and we trust that these values will continue to guide us moving forward.
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We understand that change can be challenging, especially when it comes to matters of public health. We kindly request that you approach discussions surrounding this decision with empathy and respect. Let's foster an atmosphere of open dialogue, where differing opinions can be shared in a constructive manner.
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Thank you all for your ongoing support, understanding, and cooperation during these times. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Swing Nights. Together, we can continue to create positively unforgettable dance experiences.
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Wishing you joy, happiness, and good health.
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NEW AT OSDS?
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SAFETY POLICY
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FAQ + DANCE ETIQUETTE
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HOW TO GET HERE
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ABOUT
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MORE DANCING
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CONNECT
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VOLUNTEER
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DONATE
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NEWSLETTER
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OSDS logo
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email us
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facebook
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instagram
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twitter
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newsletter
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Google Sites
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# CALENDAR & EVENTS
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## OTTAWA
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Otown-Showdown
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March, Ottawa, On.
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OSDS Anniversary Dance
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November, Ottawa, On.
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SwingFest @ War Museum
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May, Ottawa, On.
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## MONTREAL + QC
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Dig Tha Feet
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January, Montreal, Qc.
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Followlogie
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February, Montreal, Qc.
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Vernacular Spectacular
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April, Montreal, Qc.
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Canadian Swing Championships
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May, Quebec.
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Swing L'Été
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June-July-August, Montreal, Qc.
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Down by the Riverside
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June, Beauce, Qc.
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CCX - Cats Corner Exchange
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October, Montreal, Qc.
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## CANADA
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September, Toronto, On.
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January, Kingston, On.
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April, Vancouver, BC.
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## INTERNATIONAL
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May, Rochester, NY, USA.
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June-July, Herrang, Sweden
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September, New-Hampshire, USA.
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## OTHER DANCES
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September, Buffalo, USA.
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Want your event featured?
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EMAIL US with your event name, link, date, and logo (png format)
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# CLASSES
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We offer beginner lindy hop lessons each Friday!
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These are included in your admission price.
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Check our facebook page for lesson announcements
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## DANCE WITH ALANA
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|
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dancewithalana.com
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facebook
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New May Schedule out now!
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Lindy Hop, Charleston, Vintage Jazz, Tap, Burlesque, Zumba, and Wedding Dance Lessons.
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|
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## SwingUO
|
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|
||||
swinguo.wordpress.com
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facebook
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|
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University of Ottawa Swing Dance Club: Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston
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|
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## OTTAWA VINTAGE SWING
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ottawavintageswing.com
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facebook
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Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Hosts social dances usually on Saturdays.
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|
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## Rideau Swing Collective
|
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|
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rideauswingcollective.ca
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|
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Biweekly West Coast Swing lesson(s) on Wednesdays.
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|
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## WESTIE UNDERGROUND
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|
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westieunderground.ca
|
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facebook
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|
||||
West Coast Swing
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|
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## RED MAPLE BLUES
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|
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facebook
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|
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Various styles of partnered and solo Blues dances.
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(\*Currently taking a break but available for private lessons, information, and advice. Currently considering the logistics of social events and/or classes.)
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# More Dancing
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|
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- [Calendar events](more-dancing/calendar-events.md)
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- [Classes](more-dancing/classes.md)
|
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- [Online Resources](more-dancing/online-resources.md)
|
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- [Outside of Ottawa](more-dancing/outside-of-ottawa.md)
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# ONLINE RESOURCES
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|
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## DANCE VIDEOS
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|
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YouTube: the largest worldwide video-sharing community!
|
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Try searching for Vintage Lindy Hop clip, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues Dance, choose your favorite competition, the name of your favorite teaching team, etc.
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youtube.com
|
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|
||||
Lindy Library
|
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lindylibrary.com
|
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iDance.net (Paid site)
|
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"Download dance lessons in swing, lindy hop, and more."
|
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idance.net
|
||||
Radio Stations Streaming FREE Jazz/Blues music online
|
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101.9 DAWG FM | Ottawa's Blues & Rock Radio Station
|
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"101.9 Dawg Fm is the only Ottawa radio station dedicated to providing you with only the best Blues and rock music. Listen live to our Music stream through..."
|
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|
||||
dawgfm.com
|
||||
JAZZ.FM91 - Canada's Premier Jazz Station
|
||||
|
||||
"Canada's only not-for-profit radio station dedicated to jazz and the jazz community at large. Featuring on-air and web only streams, news, ..."
|
||||
jazz.fm
|
||||
CBC Radio 2 - Concerts On Demand
|
||||
"CBC Radio 2 is Canada's national music network. Delivering the best recordings and performances from Canada's concert halls, clubs, studios and festivals..."
|
||||
|
||||
cbc.ca/radio2/cod
|
||||
WWOZ 90.7 FM : New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Station
|
||||
|
||||
"WWOZ is a listener-supported, non-commercial radio station for New Orleans and the surrounding community. Jazz, Blues, Latin, Cajun, Funk and more."
|
||||
\*Note; there is a two-week Stream Archive on the site. You can catch up on your favourite shows and concerts, if you missed them.
|
||||
wwoz.org
|
||||
WRUR 88.5 : an essential and trusted independent voice for news, information, music and cultural exploration for the people of Rochester, NY
|
||||
|
||||
"WRUR 88.5 FM is the premier guide for discovering new and significant artists in rock, blues, roots, and folk music and is the non-commercial, member-supported radio service of the University of Rochester, in partnership with the WXXI Public Broadcasting Council, Inc."..."We bring new voices to the air that are often overlooked by the mainstream media. We also believe that exceptional music can come from anywhere, including our own backyard. To that end, we encourage the airplay of local and regional artists, and provide on-air opportunities to those musicians. WRUR staff DJs are composed of students, staff, and community volunteers. In addition to great music, WRUR airs news and information programming that informs, as well as engages..."
|
||||
|
||||
Fridays 9pm-midnight: Blacks & Blues hosted by Doug Curry
|
||||
Saturday 6-8pm: American Routes a two-hour weekly excursion into American music—roots rock and soul, blues and country, jazz, gospel and beyond.
|
||||
Beale Street Caravan—the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region: the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock & roll soundcloud.com/bealestreetcaravan
|
||||
wrur.org
|
||||
Internet Radio & Podcasts
|
||||
Yehoodi Radio - - Yehoodi.com
|
||||
"Your premiere 24 hour lindy hop, blues, jazz internet radio station has just gotten better. Yehoodi Radio now features a daily mix of music to suit all..."
|
||||
|
||||
yehoodi.com/radio
|
||||
Hey Mister Jesse Podcast
|
||||
"DJ Jesse Miner will serve up a platter of swingin' music that matters to dancers. Check out the show every month to hear music, interviews, listener feedback and news about the music swing dancers love."
|
||||
|
||||
yehoodi.com/show/heymisterjesse
|
||||
Confessing The Blues - A Monthly Podcast about the Blues Music ...
|
||||
"DJs Keith “Big Papa” Shapiro (Austin, TX) and Jonathan Pechon (Dallas, TX) have set out to create a podcast dedicated to music and DJing for blues dance. .."
|
||||
|
||||
confessingtheblues.com
|
||||
|
||||
(Note: Keith Shapiro has since passed away and this project seems to be dormant for now. Its still a great resource and a great way for friends, and loved ones to still be able to hear him.)
|
||||
Feel like chatting with other lindyhoppers?
|
||||
Canadian Forum
|
||||
|
||||
.Lindyhopper.ca - lindyhopper.ca
|
||||
Main US Forum
|
||||
.Yehoodi - yehoodi.com
|
||||
Information on Lindy Hop
|
||||
What is Lindy Hop?
|
||||
General Information about Swing Dancing
|
||||
All About Swing Dancing
|
||||
History of Lindy Hop
|
||||
Savoy Style - History of Lindy Hop
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# OUTSIDE OF OTTAWA
|
||||
|
||||
## MONTREAL
|
||||
|
||||
CAT'S CORNER
|
||||
|
||||
SWING CONNECTION
|
||||
|
||||
STUDIO 88
|
||||
|
||||
MTL SWINGING CIRCUS
|
||||
|
||||
## TORONTO AREA
|
||||
|
||||
A registered Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the progression and preservation of Lindy Hop and swing dancing in Toronto. Follow them on Facebook or sign-up for their email newsletter on their website to get a great weekly event listing of where to dance in Toronto!\
|
||||
Swing Toronto presents Saturday Night Swing every Saturday night at Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Road, Toronto) featuring live swing bands and drop in beginner classes. A Toronto dancing staple! Toronto is so lucky to have this weekly social dance!
|
||||
|
||||
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SWING DANCE CLUB
|
||||
|
||||
## KINGSTON, ON
|
||||
|
||||
## WAY OUT OF OTTAWA
|
||||
|
||||
CLEVELAND SWING
|
||||
|
||||
GET HEP SWING,
|
||||
|
||||
CLEVELAND
|
||||
|
||||
GROOVE JUICE SWING, ROCHESTER NY
|
||||
|
||||
DANCE ITHACA
|
||||
|
||||
WINDY HOP, CHICAGO
|
||||
|
||||
HERRANG DANCE CAMP,
|
||||
|
||||
SWEDEN
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# WHAT ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Everyone has different boundaries, capacities and limits, and they should be respected. Never force your partner to do something that makes them uncomfortable. Make sure to read the Safety, Consent, and Inclusion Policy, if you haven’t already.
|
||||
|
||||
Everyone has a different level of dancing experience. When you don’t know the level of your partner, it is always best to start with basic moves, and then, as you get to know each other, you can introduce different moves that will fit with your partnership. The most important thing is to ensure your partner feels comfortable, safe and has fun.
|
||||
|
||||
If you’d like to chat with people, please do it off the dance floor. We have plenty of space with tables and chairs just for that, where you can leave your effects and water bottle to avoid spills on the dance floor.
|
||||
|
||||
Band and DJ etiquette: When there is a band night, take a moment to clap at the end of every song. When it's a night of DJed music, take a moment to applaud them at the end of their set. If you really enjoyed the band or the DJ set, make a point of telling them after a set or after the dance. If you have any complaints about the band or the DJ, in terms of music choice, speed, length of songs, etc, please bring those concerns to one of the exec members, not to the band or DJ. But remember that we try to have music that appeals to a wide variety of people, so something that doesn’t appeal to you may still be a good choice for our dance scene.
|
||||
|
||||
Please refrain from teaching or giving unsolicited feedback or advice on other people’s dancing - except if you are worried someone will get hurt of course!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
We hope that we’ve created an environment where you’ll be attentive to others’ comfort and safety, and where you’ll feel free to speak up if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. If you find that you can’t speak up - or you have and it didn’t go well - please talk to a SCI volunteer or a member of the executive committee and they will assist you.
|
||||
|
||||
We want everyone to take care of each other, feel comfortable, safe and have a good time!
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# HOW TO GET HERE
|
||||
|
||||
## FRIDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE
|
||||
|
||||
Join us at our regular Friday night dance at St-Joseph's Parish from 7:45 pm to 11:30 pm.
|
||||
The cover charge includes a 1-hour introductory class of swing dancing. Check out our FAQ for more info!
|
||||
|
||||
### ADDRESS
|
||||
|
||||
St-Joseph's Parish - 174 Wilbrod St. (corner of Laurier/Cumberland/Wilbrod) (Google Map)
|
||||
|
||||
### PARKING
|
||||
|
||||
Please be aware of parking: we have 50 parking passes on a first-come, first-serve basis. People who get a parking pass should park in the far lot. If you don't get a parking pass, please explore the street parking in the neighbourhood or pay at the kiosk.
|
||||
|
||||
### WHAT TO BRING
|
||||
|
||||
• an extra pair of clean, indoor shoes,
|
||||
|
||||
• enough spare shirts to stay dry,
|
||||
|
||||
• a reusable water bottle\*
|
||||
|
||||
\*Please care for the environment! If you forget we have bottled water on sale for $1.
|
||||
REDUCED SCENT ZONE
|
||||
|
||||
Scented products can cause serious allergic reactions and respiratory distress. We encourage everyone not to wear scented products while at our dances. Thank you!
|
||||
|
||||
Safety, Consent, and Inclusion (SCI) Policy:
|
||||
|
||||
Please read our Safety policy before coming to our dances. Thank you!
|
||||
|
||||
### SCHEDULE
|
||||
|
||||
7:45pm: Doors Open
|
||||
|
||||
8:00pm-9:00 pm: Introductory/Beginner Lesson
|
||||
|
||||
9:00 pm-11:30 pm: Social Dancing to DJed or live music with DJed breaks
|
||||
COST
|
||||
|
||||
DJ NIGHT: $10 incl. HST
|
||||
|
||||
LIVE BAND NIGHT: $15 incl. HST
|
||||
|
||||
or volunteer to get in for FREE!
|
||||
SAFETY, CONSENT, AND INCLUSION (SCI) POLICY
|
||||
|
||||
Please read our Safety policy before coming to our dances. Thank you!
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# New at OSDS?
|
||||
|
||||
- [How to get here](new-at-osds/how-to-get-here.md)
|
||||
- [Safety policy](new-at-osds/safety-policy.md)
|
||||
- [Report an incident](new-at-osds/report-an-incident.md)
|
||||
- [FAQ | Dance etiquette](new-at-osds/faq-dance-etiquette.md)
|
||||
- [What is Lindy Hop?](new-at-osds/what-is-lindy-hop.md)
|
||||
- [Pioneers of Jazz](new-at-osds/pioneers-of-jazz.md)
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# PIONEERS OF JAZZ
|
||||
|
||||
Learn more about different influential musicians and dancers in jazz!\
|
||||
For a brief history of Lindy Hop, click here.
|
||||
Note: these images have been compiled from various sources on the web.
|
||||
|
||||
## MUSICIANS
|
||||
|
||||
## DANCERS
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Report an Incident
|
||||
|
||||
Report an issue at this link: email_address
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# SAFETY POLICY
|
||||
|
||||
## REPORT AN INCIDENT
|
||||
|
||||
The swing dancing community is a friendly and fun space and group of people. However, as in the rest of society, inappropriate and abusive behaviours can occur. We are not immune to it, but we can do something about it!
|
||||
|
||||
As with any social situation among adults, we cannot monitor every person's actions, nor can we promise that every person will behave appropriately at all times. However, our organisation is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable experience for everyone, and this is only possible with your help and cooperation.
|
||||
|
||||
If you participate in our Friday night dance (and all other events OSDS may organize), we ask that you respect the values below. Dance attendees, volunteers, DJs, musicians, teachers, and organizers violating these values may be warned, sanctioned, or expelled from the dance, without a refund, or banned from future dances, at our discretion. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact safety.osds {AT} gmail DOT com
|
||||
|
||||
## SAFETY, CONSENT, & INCLUSION POLICY
|
||||
|
||||
Values
|
||||
|
||||
### HAVE FUN
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Ask as many people as you’d like to dance! If they refuse, be gracious; it is their right to say no, and yours too. Dancing can be a sensual activity, and flirtation can occur, at our dances or after. However, do not use our event as a pickup joint and be attentive to the reaction to your flirtation. It’s your responsibility to not make others feel uncomfortable. Ask for and respect consent, always.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Be attentive to your dance partner and their comfort, boundaries, and safety. If you are not sure, ask them if they are ok. Apologise if you accidentally touch an area of the body that is private, sexual, or just totally out of the realm of legitimate holds or moves of the dance.
|
||||
|
||||
If someone tells you that you have hurt them, that they feel uncomfortable or that they are worried that something you are doing might hurt them or others, don’t take it badly. They are telling you something about their comfort level, which is different for everyone; they are not criticizing you as a person. They are telling you because they want you to fix it so they can keep dancing with you. So listen to them, apologize, thank them for letting you know and don’t do it again.
|
||||
|
||||
We are dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable experience for everyone regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, dis/ability, body size, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), nationality, dance skill level or dance role. We expect you to help with this.
|
||||
|
||||
We are specifically dedicated to fostering a community free from oppression, harassment, abuse, and violence. See the Be mindful of the language you use - at our event and on our online media - and how it might affect others. Everyone has different experiences that shape their relationship and reactions to language.
|
||||
|
||||
for concrete examples and definitions of problematic behaviour that go against our values.
|
||||
|
||||
Some people follow, some people lead, and some people do both; keep that in mind and respect their choice.
|
||||
|
||||
Be aware that some people use gender neutral pronouns. If someone asks you to refer to them with specific pronouns, respect that and use those.
|
||||
|
||||
Be mindful of the language you use - at our event and on our online media - and how it might affect others. Everyone has different experiences that shape their relationship and reactions to language.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
BE INCLUSIVE
|
||||
|
||||
### BE SAFE
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Scented products can cause serious allergic reactions and respiratory distress. Please refrain from using and wearing scented products at our dances as much as possible.
|
||||
|
||||
Be attentive to people around you. Be mindful of how much space you have, if someone is behind you as you kick or rock-step, and where you are sending your dance partner. Apologise if you bump another person or step on someone’s foot. This is called floorcraft.
|
||||
|
||||
Never do aerials/acrobatics on the social dance floor. You can do them in jam circles if there is enough space, if you have the consent of your dance partner, and if you have mastered them with a lot of practice with spotters beforehand.
|
||||
|
||||
OSDS is a dry environment; no alcohol or drugs at the dance, and do not show up high/intoxicated.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### REFLECT ON YOURSELF
|
||||
|
||||
Reflect on your behaviour, how it might affect others, and how you could improve in order to make the scene (and beyond) a safer place. Be open and receptive when someone tells you that they feel uncomfortable despite your best efforts. Everyone has a different level of comfort: listen to your dance partners and your fellow community members and respect their boundaries, identities, and choices. Be the best person you can be.
|
||||
|
||||
### WHO TO TALK TO
|
||||
|
||||
In order to foster a real culture change in our swing community (and beyond), the mutual commitment of all participants to introspection and solidarity in the face of problematic behaviour is essential. The SCI volunteers, committee and the OSDS exec are here to help.
|
||||
|
||||
The SCI volunteers will be wearing red sashes at the event. If you cannot find a volunteer right away, find a member of the executive, or go to the front desk and they will find one for you.
|
||||
|
||||
Prefer to get in touch with us via email? Please do so at: safety.osds {AT} gmail DOT com
|
||||
|
||||
### SCI VOLUNTEERS
|
||||
|
||||
This is a group of people offering to listen to and support participants who need it. They have had training and are comfortable with intervening to defuse tensions and manage conflicts, initiating dialogue and mediation when the situation is appropriate and/or intervening with people who have problematic behaviour.
|
||||
|
||||
Katia
|
||||
|
||||
Ajit
|
||||
|
||||
Nadine
|
||||
|
||||
### SCI COMMITTEE
|
||||
|
||||
Liz
|
||||
|
||||
Yuchen
|
||||
|
||||
Kofi
|
||||
|
||||
The SCI committee is a subset of the SCI volunteers. It has the mandate of addressing grave, repeated or unresolved complaints, overseeing the general application of the SCI policy, and strategizing to make our dance a safer space.
|
||||
|
||||
### PROTOCOL OF INTERVENTION
|
||||
|
||||
The SCI volunteers and committee will be using this Protocol of intervention to respond to any complaints we receive. We will treat these issues with the strictest confidentiality. We hope to create an event, community and culture in which everyone will feel safe enough to come forward, so we can keep incidents from being repeated and, eventually, from happening in the first place.
|
||||
|
||||
SCI people are available for discussion and reassurance, not just formal reports.
|
||||
|
||||
Don’t wonder if something is “serious enough” to come talk to us - if you are uncomfortable, let us know.
|
||||
|
||||
We’re here for you!
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# A SHORT HISTORY OF LINDY HOP
|
||||
|
||||
Willa Mae Ricker and Leon James
|
||||
Willa Mae Ricker and Leon James, original Lindy Hop dancers in iconic Life magazine photograph, 1943
|
||||
|
||||
The history of Lindy Hop is incredibly complex, nuanced, and not without controversy. This page is an attempt to share some information and resources on the history of this artform. It is by no means exhaustive, but at the very least it is a good starting point for anyone seeking to dive into the roots of this fantastic dance.
|
||||
|
||||
For a look at some early and influential figures of jazz, click here. For more jazz and swing music you can enjoy listening and/or practice to, check out these playlists compiled by Cat's Corner on their website.
|
||||
|
||||
## WHAT IS LINDY HOP?
|
||||
|
||||
Lindy Hop is a Black American dance that started in Harlem, NYC at the end of the 1920s. It happened in the context of the Harlem Renaissance: the cultural explosion of the Black diaspora after the mass migration of Black Americans from the South to the North.
|
||||
|
||||
UNIA parade in Harlem, 1920
|
||||
|
||||
Lindy Hop evokes in turn the rhythm of African-American work songs, gospel corporeality, and the formality of European ballroom dances. The music and the dance have been shaped by the experience of oppression, slavery, and segregation. However, the Lindy Hop (also known as the Jitterbug) became mostly an emblem of American popular and national culture: appropriated by Hollywood and the cultural industry at large as early as the 1930s. As a result, it is often known now as the dance of GIs and the “liberation” of Europe by Allied forces. The Africanity of Lindy Hop has almost been erased(1) . This is why it is important to highlight it and celebrate it.
|
||||
|
||||
## WHY IS IT CALLED LINDY HOP?
|
||||
|
||||
George Snowden & Mattie Purnell, 192 9
|
||||
|
||||
The creation date of the dance is untraceable. It is believed that the “Lindy Hop” received its name during a dance marathon in June 1928 at the Rockland Palace in Harlem. There, dancers from the Savoy Ballroom, George “Shorty” Snowden and Mattie Purnell, were particularly distinguished by their creative, fast and innovative steps, attracting the eye of a Fox Movietone News reporter.
|
||||
|
||||
During one of these contests, Shorty — as he remembers it — decided to do a breakaway; that is, flinging his partner out and improvising a few solo steps on his own. In the midst of the monotony of the marathon, the effect was electric, and even the musicians came to life. Shorty had started something.
|
||||
|
||||
The story goes that in response to the journalist’s curiosity, Snowden spontaneously dubbed his creation “Lindy Hop”, referring to the aviator Charles Lindbergh\* who had just made the first non-stop transatlantic flight solo in May 1927(2).
|
||||
|
||||
## THE ROOTS
|
||||
|
||||
Lindy Hop was danced predominantly by Black dancers starting in the 1920s. Many of them lived in Harlem, where there were dance clubs such as the Savoy and Alhambra ballrooms. Lindy Hop emerged as a defiant, joyous response to financial hardship caused by the Great Depression, harsh living conditions, and systemic racism.
|
||||
|
||||
The dance evolved out of several forms of social dance that preceded it, such as the Cakewalk, the Breakaway, and partnered Charleston.
|
||||
|
||||
## The Savoy
|
||||
|
||||
The Savoy Ballroom was Lindy Hop’s most famous home. In a time of racial segregation and strife, the Savoy was one of the most culturally and racially integrated of institutions, and its fame was international.(3) Bands headed by Chick Webb (the resident band leader), Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman performed there, as well as legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
|
||||
|
||||
World-class dancers like “Shorty” George Snowden, “Big Bea”, and second-generation dancers such as Al Minns, Leon James, Frankie Manning, Norma Miller would throw down at the Savoy till the early morning hours.
|
||||
Frankie Manning (and Norma Miller flying)
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Norma Miller, the "Queen of Swing", 1951
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George “Shorty” Snowden & Beatrice 'Big Bea" Gay, 1937
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Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers (4) were also formed at the Savoy, when Savoy bouncer Herbert “Whitey” White brought some of the best dancers together and became their de facto agent.
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These dancers went on to be ambassadors of the dance on film, stage, and through worldwide tours.
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Al Minns (left) & Leon James (1961)
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Whitey's Lindy Hoppers
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## A LINDY HOP TIMELINE
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???- 1920s - PRECURSORS: DNA of many different forms of black dance appear in Lindy Hop. This includes forms of vernacular jazz dance such as tap, partnered Charleston, the cakewalk, and the Texas Tommy (a dance that originated in San Francisco).
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1929 - LINDY HOP APPEARS ON FILM: The breakaway, a close precursor to Lindy Hop, can be seen in footage from the film After Seben (1929)(5). The dance, at this point, resembles a sort of Lindy Hop/Charleston hybrid.
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1930s-1940s - LINDY HOP IN HOLLYWOOD: Dean Collins popularizes LA-style Lindy Hop, while Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers perform in films like A Day at the Races (1937) and Hellzapoppin (1941). The dancers have often been filmed apart from the rest of the film, in the event that Southern audiences ask that scenes with the black dancers be cut.
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1940s AND ONWARD - MAINSTREAM SUCCESS AND OFFSHOOTS: While WWII takes famous Lindy Hoppers and musicians to war, white dancers like Arthur Murray develop simplified versions like the Jive and the East Coast Swing. Meanwhile, black musicians move jazz to bebop, and the dance evolves with it.
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1980s TO TODAY - RESURGENCE: Although many Lindy Hoppers continued to dance and perform throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Lindy Hop has regained popularity for social dancing in the general population in the last 20 years. A group of Swedish dancers see Lindy Hop on film, find the folks who pioneered it — including Frankie Manning and Al Minns, and invite them to show the new generation how it’s done; this is how the famous Herrang Dance Camp was created. International dance scenes form. Meanwhile, Black dancers develop new forms of social dance, such as Hip Hop and House. Lindy Hop is now a flourishing community with tens of thousands of dancers worldwide. The Lindy Hop we dance today is very different from the Lindy Hop of the 1930s. It’s influenced by the original dancers, the dances that sprung up around and after it — Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing, Boogie Woogie, St. Louis Shag, Balboa and more — and by those who teach and dance it. While dancers of colour remain important contributors to the dance, the international scene now looks a lot whiter and more affluent than when and where it began. It’s important that we honour the past while we continue to bring the dance into the future. That includes reflecting on our values and our place in the world, as well as acting on that knowledge to make our communities, and beyond, better and safer for everyone.
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Herrang Dance Camp, Herrang, Sweden
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### (RE)SOURCES
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This post relies heavily on info from Yehoodi, a website managed by Rik Panganiban, where you can find many more resources on Lindy Hop: yehoodi.com/history
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20 Original Lindy Hoppers every swing dancer should know about(6):
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youtube.com/watch?v=fy2dR60-q1M
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The Lindy by Margaret Batiuchok NYU Masters Thesis 16 May 1988 History of Swing Dancing: <https://www.scribd.com/doc/36181005/The-Lindy-by-Margaret-Batiuchok-NYU-Masters-Thesis-16-May-1988-History-of-Swing-Dancing>
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-- Compiled by Anne Dagenais, July 2019
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1 “Harlem embodied above all a power of autonomy and self-determination, a place of intellectual stimulation, of literary, political, artistic and creative exchanges, in which any involvement could be pushed towards the expression of a radicality and a revolt of identity until then inconceivable. In Caribbean Crusaders and the Harlem Renaissance, Joyce M. Turner describes: "Despite the negative aspects of large-scale urban life, Harlem beckoned as a light to help free the soul of the cancer of racism. (...) The intense exchange of ideas within and outside Harlem set young aspiring writers free to explore unconventional ideas and modes of expression." It is also in this context of intense explorations and creative exchanges through the body that Lindy Hop makes its appearance.” Sékiné, Anaïs Leï (2017). Les mondes du Lindy Hop : Appropriation culturelle et politiques de la joie, Thèse (Ph.D.), Department of Sociology, University of Montreal, pp. 1-2.
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2 Idem, pp. 229-30.
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- It is important to be critical of historical figures. Even those so closely related to a dance we greatly love:
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<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lindbergh#Attitudes_toward_race_and_racism>
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3 Commemorative plaque unveiled on 26 May 2002 by Frankie Manning and Norma Miller in Harlem: <https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Savoyplaque_large.jpg>
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4 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey%27s_Lindy_Hoppers>
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5 After Seben clip with commentary: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuZeI3n6gM> This early sound short was set in a Harlem nightclub and features white vaudeville comic and dancer James Barton performing in blackface. Blackface is a form of theatrical make-up used predominantly by non-black performers to represent a caricature of a black person. The practice gained popularity during the 19th century and contributed to the spread of racial stereotypes. Early in the 20th century, blackface branched off from the minstrel show and became a form in its own right. In the United States, blackface had largely fallen out of favor by the turn of the 21st century, and is now generally considered racist, although many people continue to use it. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface>
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6 It is important to note the stereotypical nature of the facial expression performed by Leon James at 2:53 and critically reflect on its performance today: <https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/07/05/race-appropriation-lindy-hop-how-to-honor-our-heroes/>
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