[NEohioPAL] Friday, Aug 14th SWING DANCE TO BLUE LUNCH IN LAKEWOOD!

[Valerie Salstrom]

> Get Hep Swing has been hosting dances at the Lakewood Masonic Temple  
> the SECOND FRIDAY of every month for over 10 years!
>
> This is one of THE BIGGEST swing dance in the area! Although  
> attendance does fluxuate, we typically get between 100 and 200  
> dancers at this monthly event.
>
> The highly qualified swing dance instructors from Get Hep Swing  
> teach a beginner/intermediate jitterbug lesson from 8-9 and everyone  
> is welcome to partake in that lesson.
>
> You DO NOT need a dance partner or any previous dance experience to  
> attend the lesson or partake in the social dancing that follows.
>
> We rotate partners in the pre-dance lesson and you will get the  
> chance to dance with people of all abilities and ages. Rotating  
> partners is a great way to get the feel for the true lead/follow  
> aspect of good partnered dancing.
>
> Participating in the pre-dance lesson is a terrific way to meet a  
> bunch of new people fast!
>
> *We do not recommend this; but if you and your dance partner would  
> prefer to not rotate during the lesson, please step outside of the  
> dance circle during the lesson as to not interrupt the flow when we  
> change partners.
>
> Get Hep Swing provides LIVE MUSIC at 99.9% of their dances. We only  
> use DJed music for the lessons and band breaks. This dance form  
> evolved as a response to live music and we believe that it is  
> important to continue to foster that important bond between dancers  
> and musicians.
>
> The band sets run between 9pm and midnight.
>
> The cost is $10 per person and $8 for students with a valid id.
>
> The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue.  
> Right near the intersection of Detroit and Warren/150th. There is  
> ample and secure parking behind the venue. There is also plenty of  
> street parking available. Please enter through the front double  
> doors. This location is terrific because there are a multitude of  
> wonderful coffee shops and restaurants very nearby.
>
> Frequently asked questions.
>
> What do I wear?
> Attire at the dances can range from super casual to VERY dressy.  
> Jeans are fine. Sweat pants....ummm...not so much. We are a tad more  
> classy than that. :) Some fellas will bring a towel and a change of  
> shirt (or two). Think about it. You are basically doing low impact  
> aerobics for three/four hours. The dryest people usually get asked  
> to dance more often than the ones who look like they have just  
> crawled out of a swamp. :D Get the picture??
>
> What kind of shoes should I wear?
> A comfy shoe that has a non-grippy sole is best. The smoother/ 
> slicker the sole the better. Worn out gym shoes work amazingly well.  
> As do dress shoes with a leather bottom.
>
> Ladies: Unless you are experienced in dancing in high heels, I would  
> not recommend it.
>
> You will notice that some people at the dances are wearing shoes  
> that appear to not be ideal for dancing. Those people have a secret.  
> They have modified the bottom of their shoes.
> They have either had their "shoe man" grind down the bottom of the  
> sole and attach suede or maybe they have done the low cost version  
> and covered the sole in duct tape or athletic tape.
>
> Do they sell drinks or food at this dance?
> They DO sell limited drinks and snacks at the Lakewood dances right  
> at the front desk. Although the prices for the drinks and snacks are  
> VERY reasonable you should really check out some of the great  
> restaurants and coffee shops that downtown Lakewood has to offer.  
> Try 56West just down the street from the venue. They are YUMMY and  
> VERY reasonably priced!
>
> What are the ages of the people that come to the dances?
> Wow! That is what is so interesting about swing dancing. It  
> attractes people of literally ALL ages. We get dancers as young as  
> 13 and as old as ...umm, they won't tell us, but we think they are  
> retired because they are tan in the Winter! I would say most people  
> are in their early twenties to early fifities. Does that help any?  
> Probably not.
>
> Swing dancers are a very easy going group of folks who are very  
> friendly and encouraging. Come join us and find out what you have  
> been missing!
>
> If you need more information please see http://www.GetHepSwing.com  
> or phone Valerie (the owner of Get Hep Swing) at 216-374-1927.
>
> Take care and see you on the dance floor soon!
>
> Valerie Salstrom
> Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
> 216-374-1927
> info at GetHepSwing.com
>
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Valerie Salstrom
Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
216-374-1927
info at GetHepSwing.com




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