May Newsletter

Spring Calendar Highlights

• Mondays, ongoing – Weekly Monday Night Classes at The Dance Conservatory
  This month’s theme: Charleston!

• Wednesday, May 6 – Redline Swing with Danny Lipsitz & The Brass Tacks
  Monthly social dance at Redline Music Stage (1st Wednesday of every month)

• Saturday, May 16 – “Swingout Rhythm Goes to the Beach” Live Music Birthday Celebration at TDC
  Come celebrate May birthdays, live music, and a beach-themed night of dancing!

May is packed with excitement:
We’ve got Danny Lipsitz & The Brass Tacks next week, a beach party with more live music later this month, and a full month of Charleston ahead.

Here’s more on what’s coming up…

Wednesday May 6 - Redline Swing with Danny Lipsitz

Our next dance at Redline Music Stage inside K1 Speed in Mount Kisco is coming up next week with Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks making their Swingout Rhythm debut.

If you’ve danced to them before, you already know they bring incredible energy and keep the floor moving all night. If not, you’re in for a treat. It’s going to be an unforgettable time, so come be part of it.

Saturday, May 16 – Beach Party at TDC

Later in the month, we’re bringing live music to The Dance Conservatory with Smoky O.

We’re turning this one into a beach party. Think 60s beach movie vibes: Hawaiian shirts, summer looks, whatever gets you in the spirit.

It’s also a birthday celebration, not just mine (May 18), but for all of our May birthdays in the community. We’ll be gathering everyone for a big birthday jam, and we’d love to have all of you come out and celebrate together!

This will be a really accessible night to bring friends, even if they don’t dance or don’t know swing yet. While swing is at the heart of it, the band will be playing a mix of styles and feel-good grooves that make it easy for anyone to jump in and have fun.

Monday Night Classes – Charleston Month

This past month, we explored Flow and Connection, and it’s been great seeing these ideas show up on the dance floor.

For May, we’re diving into Charleston. Many of you have been asking for more of it, so we’re going all in:

• May 4: 20s Charleston

• May 11: 30s Charleston

• May 18: Tandem Charleston

• June 1: Charleston Variations

Mondays at TDC:
7:30pm – Swing Express
8:30pm – Lindy Lab

Come for one or stay for both. Sign up for all 4 weeks for the best value or drop in when you can.

No partner needed, but if you sign up with a friend, pair pricing options can make it even more affordable per person.

Private Lessons

If our Monday night classes don’t work with your schedule, or you want more focused attention, I also offer private lessons.

They’re a great way to work on your dancing at your own pace. Lessons are typically at TDC, with some flexibility for alternate locations depending on availability.

April Reflections

Thank you to everyone who showed up this past month!

We kicked off something new with our first monthly dance at Redline Music Stage. Seeing dancers fill the floor to live music in a new space was a reminder of what’s possible when people come together.

We also had the pleasure of hosting Brian Lawton for workshops, and it meant a lot to see so many of you come out to learn, dance, and stay for a full night of social dancing together.

A Quick Note

If you love having a local swing dance community and want to see it continue to grow and offer more opportunities, one of the best ways to support it is simply by coming out when you can and bringing a friend along. Every person adds to the energy of the room and helps keep things growing.

If you’re looking for easy ways to help beyond that, here are a few that make a real difference:

• Liking, commenting on, or sharing posts

• Marking yourself as interested or going to Facebook events, even if you’re not sure yet

• Inviting a friend who might enjoy it

• Hanging or sharing flyers

• Forwarding event info with anyone who might be interested

It all helps more than you might think, and it’s a big part of how this community continues to grow. Thank you to those of you who are already doing these things, we see you and appreciate you so much!

More live music is coming in June, and some new ways to move and train together are on the horizon as well.

I can’t wait to see you on the dance floor soon!

With Gratitude,
Kelly