29th Street Swingtet at the Woodchopper’s Ball

29th Street Swingtet

Heavily rooted in the “Gypsy jazz” sound of French swing guitarist Django Reinhardt, the 29th Street Swingtet also draws upon various other jazz-oriented genres, including classic swing, blues, Latin, and be-bop. In further completing their unique and eclectic sound, the group also infuses the sounds of pop, ska, hip-hop, and world music. The 29th Street Swingtet ardently seeks to revitalize the age of jazz swing in a youthful and energetic manner.

WOODCHOPPER’S BALL:

The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town!

http://www.woodchoppersball.com/

* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $10 admission, all ages. Includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!

* FULL BAR & LOUNGE, 7:30pm-closing (21+ only)! Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!

* 2,500-SQ-FT DANCE FLOOR: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!

* SEPTEMBER (4-week) LINDY HOP and BALBOA monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-9:00pm. Single Monthly Class drop-in: $25/person/week (includes Dance Party!), no partner required.

http://www.woodchoppersball.com/monthly-classes/

EVENING SCHEDULE:

6:30pm: Doors Open

7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Int Lindy Hop & Collegiate Shag Fundamentals Classes

7:30pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)

8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beg Lindy Hop & Balboa Fundamentals Classes

9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson

9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party