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This week at LaB: Tuesday, March 9th
Posted March 9th, 2010 by Jesse

Wee! What a weekend we just had! Come and practice all the crazy dancing you learned this weekend or if you missed it out this weekend, you must be jonesing for your lindy and blues fix!

8PM–
Downstairs: Drop-in novice lindy with Seth.
Upstairs: The Kidu-kidu review with Jon & Kerry. They’ll be reviewing the routines that Skye & Frida taught this weekend.

9PM–
Downstairs: Dance with Stuart Collins & Dan Repsch DJing!
Upstairs: Lindy novice series week 1 with Cheryl!

Can’t wait to see you dancing!


Powerhouse Blues: March 8, 2010
Posted March 8th, 2010 by erin

If you’re still feeling energized from Kidu Kidu this past weekend (and we know you are), tonight we have two special guests at Powerhouse Blues! Eric Eltringham from L.A. will be teaching a drop-in class appropriate for any level, and Andrew Smith from Portland will be teaching an int/adv class on ‘texture’. So no matter where your blues stands, you’ll be sure to gain some new knowledge from these visiting instructors. Both classes will run from 7:30 to 9pm, then stick around till 11 for DJing from Andrew and Philly’s own Dan Repsch. See you there!


This week at LaB: Tuesday, March 2nd
Posted March 2nd, 2010 by Jesse

It’s the start of a new month, and the start of new series and happenings at LaB.

8PM-
Downstairs: Drop-in Novice blues class with Jesse & Danielle.
Upstairs: the Kidu-Kidu Preview/Review series with Kerry, Jon, & Stuart that will prepare you for the festivities this weekend. In the weeks after, the series will review the concepts and moves that Skye & Frida taught in their classes.

9PM: Dance! Lindy and blues until midnight with Kerry & Jesse on the DJing.

Come to the Ethical Society Building and get your dancing out!


Powerhouse Blues: March 1, 2010
Posted March 1st, 2010 by erin

Tonight Jon and Mike will be holding a feedback class (all levels, 7:30 – 9:00pm), for those who want to audition for the int/adv class, or who simply want constructive feedback on their blues dancing. Then stick around till 11:15 for the dance, DJd by Mike ‘the Girl’ Legett and Dan Repsch.

Special note: Next week we’ll have a guest instructor, Andrew Smith, teaching the int/adv class. More specific info on the class material to come!


RITTENHOP A GO!!!
Posted February 28th, 2010 by Seth

Well folks, its not snowing which means I will see you at noon for some good ol fashioned dancing!!!

:)

seth


Rittenhop…stay tuned.
Posted February 27th, 2010 by Seth

As of this moment Rittenhop is on for Sunday, Feb. 28.

There is a chance of snow throughout the day so I will be posting here to either confirm or cancel Rittenhop.

So check back in the morning and look outside your windows. I hope we can make it happen!

seth


This week at LaB: Tuesday, February 23rd
Posted February 23rd, 2010 by Jesse

Come dance the rainy doldrums away! We’ve got a great night of dancing in store for you.

8PM–
Downstairs: Drop-in novice Lindy hop lesson with Cheryl & Seth.
Upstairs: Blues the Mike & Graham way series (week 4 of 4).

9PM–
Downstairs: Dance until midnight with me and Dan Repsch DJing.
Upstairs: Novice Blues series with Mike (week 4 of 4).

See you out dancing!


Powerhouse Blues, February 22, 2010
Posted February 21st, 2010 by erin

Come out to Powerhouse Blues tomorrow night and enjoy DJs Jesse and Dan, playing blues for your dancing pleasure! Also, don’t forget that the lesson (7:30 – 9:00pm) will be a drop-in class suited for blues dancers at the beginner level and up. The lesson will be on “silliness and humor” taught by Kerry and Jon.

See you there!


Let’s get on with some Rittenhop!!! 2/21/10
Posted February 20th, 2010 by Seth

Finally!!! No snow tomorrow, so we WILL be having Rittenhop.

Bring yourselves, your friend, and your doggies….we will bring the tunes and some yummy hot chocolate!!!! :D

See you there!


This week at LaB: Tuesday, February 16th
Posted February 16th, 2010 by Jesse

You’ve been cooped up for a week! It’s time to get out there and dance!

8PM–
Downstairs: drop-in novice blues with Jesse & Priscilla.
Upstairs: class 3 of 4 of Blues like Mike & Graham.

9PM–
Downstairs: Dance with Jesse & Stuart DJing!
Upstairs: Novice blues series with Mike (class 3 of 4)

Snow? What snow?

See you out dancing!


Powerhouse Blues, February 15, 2010
Posted February 15th, 2010 by erin

Hi all! Mike the Girl was scheduled to teach a class with Seth on drag blues, but as a result of an ankle injury, will be altering the class material a bit. It will still be an all-levels, drop-in class, and of course it will still be spectacular!

If you can’t make it to the class tonight, fear not!, there will be more of the best blues dancing in Philly immediately following the lesson as Mike ‘the Girl’ Legett and Dan Repsch spin tunes for us until 11:15pm!


Lindy Hop Crash Course! (2/27)
Posted February 14th, 2010 by cheryl

Saturday, February 2/27 at 1pm-7PM, LaB is holding a Lindy Hop Crash Course at the Ethical Society Building. This crash course is for novice dancers (people who have had less than 8-10 hours of lindy hop instruction). It’s great for people who have never danced lindy hop before or dancers who want to brush up on their basics.

Sign up now:

http://www.lindyandblues.com/registration/?event_id=25

Please pass this link to your friends!

LaB Attendees: Sign up a friend who does not come to LaB and take the crash course with them for free.


Rittenhop Canceled 2/14/10
Posted February 14th, 2010 by Seth

Sorry folks, but due to the fact that there is a ton of snow on the ground we are going to hold off on having the dance this week.

See you Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday!


Jazz Attack Canceled 2/11/10
Posted February 11th, 2010 by Seth

Sadly, Jazz Attack will not be held tonight.

Classes will be pushed back a week to coincide with tonight’s cancellation.

Sorry for the inconvenience and we’ll see you next week for some kickin’ Lindy Hop and Balboa!!!!


This week at LaB: Tuesday, February 9th
Posted February 9th, 2010 by Jesse

The east coast may have become a winter wonderland, but we’re still gonna’ be at the Ethical Society dancing to keep warm.

Please note, there is a winter storm warning in affect from 4:30PM on Tuesday through Wednesday night. Although we would love it if you came dancing and believe that the roads will still be navigable through the end of LaB, we want you to be safe. With that said, here’s what we have in store for you tonight!

7PM Upstairs: Tranky Doo (vintage line dance) w/ Mike (Series 2 of 4).
8PM–
Downstairs: Drop-in novice Lindy w/ Stuart.
Upstairs: Blues dance like us w/ Mike & Graham (Series 2 of 4).
9PM–
Downstairs: Dance yourself silly to DJs Graham & Mike!
Upstairs: Novice Blues w/ Mike (Series 2 of 4, you can still join this if you missed last week).

Whew, hope you brave the snow to join us, but we won’t blame you if you are wise enough just to stay at home.

Keep warm and keep dancin’!


Powerhouse Blues February 8, 2010
Posted February 8th, 2010 by erin

Come dance the cold away at Powerhouse Blues tonight! There’s a drop-in lesson ($3) from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, then dancing ($5) from 9pm to 11:15pm that will be sure to warm you up.


Rittenhop Canceled for 2/7/10
Posted February 6th, 2010 by Seth

Good day!

If you haven’t looked out of your window quite yet, it’s time to do so. You’ll then realize that there will be no Rittenhop tomorrow. :(
But there’s good news! There are lots of indoor dances throughout the week for all of your dancing needs!

Let’s see about next week, shall we?
Til Mon./Tues/Wed/Thurs/ or next Sunday….ta ta!

Seth


This week at LaB: Tuesday, February 2nd
Posted February 2nd, 2010 by Jesse

Whew! What a weekend. I can’t wait to take all the energy and skills I acquired this weekend and bring it to LaB.

It’s the beginning of a new month, so we have a TON of new classes and series for you to start.

7PM–
Upstairs: Mike’s teaching the Tranky-doo, an awesome vintage line dance ($10). Series class 1 of 4.

8PM–
Downstairs: Novice blues drop-in w/ Jon.
Upstairs: How to dance blues like Mike & Graham.

9PM–
Downstairs: Dance until midnight!
Upstairs: Novice blues series! Series class 1 of 4.

Can’t wait to go dancing!


Powerhouse Blues February 1, 2010
Posted February 1st, 2010 by erin

In case y’all still have the dancing itch after LaBLove, come to Powerhouse Blues for a special night including LIVE MUSIC and an open audition class for those who’d like to join our weekly int/adv classes or who are just interested in feedback. Special guest RUBY RED will be joining us from Chicago, and the ‘LAB House Band’ of olden days will be making a triumphant return!


LaBLove is THIS WEEKEND!
Posted January 29th, 2010 by Jesse

OH BOY!

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