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The Cosmo Alleycats at the Woodchopper’s Ball
August 23, 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cosmo Alleycats
Founded in 2010, The Cosmo Alleycats is a San Francisco-based vintage dance band that brings to the stage a potent mix of vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery. The band’s talented musicians draw from several decades of exhilarating American music and inspired originals to deliver a fun and engaging performance that will make you want to dance!
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! Properly worn face masks & proof of vaccination required.
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!
* August (5-week) LINDY HOP, BALBOA, and COLLEGIATE SHAG 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