The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown began nine years ago as a weekend centered around lindy hop competitions. No holds barred and improvisational, ULHS showcased dance contests like no other. Using no rules, boundary pushing contest formats, and focusing on the intrinsic relationship of jazz music and dance, The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown has become one of the most anticipated events in the international swing dance community.
With its move to New Orleans in 2009, ULHS became more than a mere competition event. With more social dancing, more live music, historical lectures, dance classes, special guest performances, and a traditional New Orleans second line, the event has simply outgrown its name.
With that, we are proud to present: The New Orleans Swing Dance Festival & The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown ---- the same exciting competitions and a whole lot more. The festivities begin Thursday Sept 30th and end on Monday Oct 4th with a Musicians vs Dancers Baseball Game.
Originally posted Friday, July 30, 2010 (1 year ago)
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to announce the official musical lineup for The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2010!
Palmetto Bug Stompers, Loose Marbles, Cotton Mouth Kings, Meschiya Lake & Dem Little Big Horns, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, The Tomcats 12-Piece Dance Orchestra, Tuba Skinny, Luke Winslow-King.
That's 8 bands for your dancing pleasure! With a line-up like this the floor is guaranteed to be packed.
We are also pleased to announce the teacher line-up for Sundays Swing Dance workshops. Weekend ticket holders can drop-in on several classes in various styles of swing & jazz dances as well as question an answer sessions with our dance masters.
Here they are...
Norma Miller, Sugar Sullivan, Chazz Young, Judy Pritchett, Lennart Westerlund, Jenny Deurell, Peter Loggins, Mia Goldsmith, Mike Faltesek, Juan Villafane, DancinMan 504 (Darryl Young) and more to be added soon.
After class, club hop like a local on the hottest street in New Orleans - FRENCHMEN STREET!
NEW THIS YEAR!
1....BIGGER after hours venue! After getting some complaints about not enough space during after hours last year, we are are happy to announce The Maison on Frenchmen Street as our official Late Night venue. Two floors of hardwood, full bar, cheap FOOD, pool tables, balcony overlooking the stage & dance floor, and LOTS of Room for DANCING.
2....Below You will find some EXTRA PARTIES for those who purchase a weekend ticket to ULHS BEFORE August 1st. YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. Entrance into these "extras" will be at random draw.
*Coffee & Tea Party Saturday at noon with free food and drink in a historic New Orleans home on Royal Street.
* Vintage Hair & Make Up Session before the Saturday night dance for Ladies Only. Food will be provided.
* Saturday (Pre-Dance) Poolside Coffee & Cocktail Party.
3.....The ULTIMATE Lindy Hop SHOP. On St Ann Between Bourbon & Dauphine. The OFFICIAL ULHS Store! Event information, maps, ULHS Merchandise; T-Shirts, Posters, Postcards, Band Cd's, Shoes, and more. Open all Day Friday-Sunday 11am-7pm.
SIT TIGHT! Contest Registration coming soon! AND don't forget to book those hotel rooms ASAP. They will definitely sell out.
To purchase a ticket to The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown please visit our website. Website updates coming this week
Be our FRIEND on FACEBOOK!
Show some love and tell your friends you've registered for The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown. We appreciate it!
p.s. Can we send you some flyers to put out at your weekly classes, dances, or national events? Send a note to lindyshowdown@gmail.com with your snail mail address.
p.s.s A few other things to keep in mind; arrive early on Thursday to dance to The Palmetto Bug Stompers that night, enjoy a fashion show, and to be around for the Second Line Parade that will happen Friday afternoon.
Ulitmate Lindy Hop Showdown 2010 (ULHS)
Thursday, September 30, 2010–Monday, October 4, 2010
http://www.lindyshowdown.net/
The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown began nine years ago as a weekend centered around lindy hop competitions. No holds barred and improvisational, ULHS showcased dance contests like no other. Using no rules, boundary pushing contest formats, and focusing on the intrinsic relationship of jazz music and dance, The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown has become one of the most anticipated events in the international swing dance community.
With its move to New Orleans in 2009, ULHS became more than a mere competition event. With more social dancing, more live music, historical lectures, dance classes, special guest performances, and a traditional New Orleans second line, the event has simply outgrown its name.
With that, we are proud to present: The New Orleans Swing Dance Festival & The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown ---- the same exciting competitions and a whole lot more. The festivities begin Thursday Sept 30th and end on Monday Oct 4th with a Musicians vs Dancers Baseball Game.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
The physics is theoretical, but the fun is real!
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Dear Friends,
We are pleased to announce the official musical lineup for The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2010!
Palmetto Bug Stompers, Loose Marbles, Cotton Mouth Kings, Meschiya Lake & Dem Little Big Horns, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, The Tomcats 12-Piece Dance Orchestra, Tuba Skinny, Luke Winslow-King.
That's 8 bands for your dancing pleasure! With a line-up like this the floor is guaranteed to be packed.
We are also pleased to announce the teacher line-up for Sundays Swing Dance workshops. Weekend ticket holders can drop-in on several classes in various styles of swing & jazz dances as well as question an answer sessions with our dance masters.
Here they are...
Norma Miller, Sugar Sullivan, Chazz Young, Judy Pritchett, Lennart Westerlund, Jenny Deurell, Peter Loggins, Mia Goldsmith, Mike Faltesek, Juan Villafane, DancinMan 504 (Darryl Young) and more to be added soon.
After class, club hop like a local on the hottest street in New Orleans - FRENCHMEN STREET!
NEW THIS YEAR!
1....BIGGER after hours venue! After getting some complaints about not enough space during after hours last year, we are are happy to announce The Maison on Frenchmen Street as our official Late Night venue. Two floors of hardwood, full bar, cheap FOOD, pool tables, balcony overlooking the stage & dance floor, and LOTS of Room for DANCING.
2....Below You will find some EXTRA PARTIES for those who purchase a weekend ticket to ULHS BEFORE August 1st. YOU CANNOT BUY TICKETS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. Entrance into these "extras" will be at random draw.
*Coffee & Tea Party Saturday at noon with free food and drink in a historic New Orleans home on Royal Street. * Vintage Hair & Make Up Session before the Saturday night dance for Ladies Only. Food will be provided. * Saturday (Pre-Dance) Poolside Coffee & Cocktail Party.
3.....The ULTIMATE Lindy Hop SHOP. On St Ann Between Bourbon & Dauphine. The OFFICIAL ULHS Store! Event information, maps, ULHS Merchandise; T-Shirts, Posters, Postcards, Band Cd's, Shoes, and more. Open all Day Friday-Sunday 11am-7pm.
SIT TIGHT! Contest Registration coming soon! AND don't forget to book those hotel rooms ASAP. They will definitely sell out.
To purchase a ticket to The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown please visit our website. Website updates coming this week
http://www.lindyshowdown.net
Be our FRIEND on FACEBOOK! Show some love and tell your friends you've registered for The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown. We appreciate it!
p.s. Can we send you some flyers to put out at your weekly classes, dances, or national events? Send a note to lindyshowdown@gmail.com with your snail mail address.
p.s.s A few other things to keep in mind; arrive early on Thursday to dance to The Palmetto Bug Stompers that night, enjoy a fashion show, and to be around for the Second Line Parade that will happen Friday afternoon.
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