June Newsletter
Upcoming Calendar Highlights
Monday Nights at The Dance Conservatory
Charleston theme wrap up on June 1 (no class May 25), then a new theme begins the following week on June 8
Wednesday, June 3, Redline Swing
with Ahlfabet Swing Group
Saturday, June 20, Swing Dance at TDC
Live music this month with Parlour Noir from Philadelphia
Sundays starting June 7 at 5pm
Zumba classes with Kelly at TDC
Save the date Wednesday August 26
Special Edition of Redline Swing with Sunny Side from New Orleans
Sundays Sept 27-Nov 15, 4pm at TDC
Fall session of Extra Credit: Lindy Edition for grades 9-12
Hi everyone,
May has been such a joyful month for me because of the many shared moments with all of you.
From lighting up Redline Swing with Danny Lipsitz & The Brass Tacks, to our beach party night with at TDC with Smoky O, to a full month of Charleston classes, and all the birthday love that filled the room, I’ve been feeling especially grateful for this community.
Now we are heading into June with even more to look forward to!
Monday Night Classes at TDC
Quick schedule note: Monday night classes will be off May 25 for Memorial Day.
Our Charleston theme resumes for the final part of the series on June 1, and then we will kick off a brand new theme starting the following week that will run through the rest of June.
If you have been wanting to jump in, June is a great time to start.
As always, no partner needed. Come for one class or stay for both.
Private Lessons
If Monday nights do not work with your schedule, or you want to focus on something specific in your dancing, private lessons are always available.
They are a great way to get personalized feedback, build confidence, and work toward your own goals at your own pace.
Lessons are typically at TDC, with some flexibility for alternate locations depending on availability.
Wednesday, June 3: Redline Swing with Ahlfabet Swing Group
Our next Redline Swing is Wednesday, June 3 at Redline Music Stage inside K1 Speed in Mount Kisco, NY
This month, we’re welcoming back Ahlfabet Swing Group! If you’ve been to one of their nights before, you already know the vibe. They bring fun & playful music that keeps the room moving.
Let’s keep the momentum growing for this one!
Monthly Dance at TDC with Live Music: Parlour Noir
This month’s TDC social dance will feature live music by Parlour Noir, visiting us from Philadelphia.
They play hot jazz from the 1920s and 30s, and it is going to be a really special night for anyone who loves dancing to classic sounds.
Tickets available now, mark your calendar!
Zumba is Coming to TDC
Starting Sunday, June 7 at 5pm, I’ll be offering Zumba classes at TDC.
This is going to be such a fun way to stay active, get energized, and boost cardio health and endurance. It will benefit your swing dancing too, along with daily life.
If you love music, movement, and a good endorphin boost, I hope you’ll come join me!
Save the Date: Sunny Side Jazz Band at Redline Swing
Looking ahead, save the date for Wednesday, August 26, when we welcome Sunny Side, a traditional jazz & swing band all the way from New Orleans for a special edition of Redline Swing*.
This is going to be a special night, and we’re offering tiered tickets to reward early planners:
$18 Early Bird Tickets available through August 12
$22 Advance Tickets through August 25
$28 Day-Of / At the Door
*Please note: this event will take place on the last Wednesday of August rather than the first Wednesday of September. Redline Swing will resume after that on Wednesday October 7.
Extra Credit: Lindy Edition
Also coming this fall, SRDC will be offering a new session of Extra Credit: Lindy Edition at TDC.
Sundays at 4pm from September 27 through November 15
An 8-week series for grades 9–12
Students will learn classic Lindy Hop moves through a routine they will perform for a friends-and-family showcase at the end of the session.
If you know a teen who might enjoy it, keep this on your radar!
World Lindy Hop Day
May 26 is World Lindy Hop Day, celebrated in honor of Frankie Manning's birthday.
Frankie is known as the Ambassador of Lindy Hop, and this day is a great reminder of how much this dance tradition has become part of our lives.
The joy, the music, the community, and the culture we share exists because of the dancers who came before us and built something powerful. We get to carry that legacy forward, and share it with the next generation.
Final Thoughts
I’ll have more information on our July and August dances coming soon, but for now, keep these dates in mind: Wednesdays July 1 and August 5 at Redline Swing, and Saturdays July 18 and August 15 at TDC.
I know summer fills up quickly with travel and other events, but these community dances only continue because people choose to show up, support them, and invite others in. If you enjoy having these spaces to dance, connect, and unwind, please consider helping spread the word and bringing someone new along, even if you can’t make it yourself.
Thank you again for being part of this community. I can’t wait to keep dancing with you this summer.
With gratitude,
Kelly