<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 14px;">What? Swing Dance hosted by Get Hep Swing</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">When? Friday, May 11th.</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Where? Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Dance lessons? Yes. Beginner-friendly jitterbug with Get Hep Swing owner, Valerie Salstrom and Andrew Selzer from Boston, from 8-9</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Is there a band? Yes. Blue Lunch</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><font color="#333333">Is there a DJ? Yes. Andrew Selzer who is visiting from Boston will DJ for the dance lesson and during band breaks.</font><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Who can attend? Everyone is welcome. People of all ages attend.</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Do I need previous dance experience? No</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Do I need a partner? No, we rotate dance partners during the lesson</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">What do I wear? Wear comfy shoes that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Wear clothing that makes you feel good about yourself.</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">What is the cost? $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors, $5 for first-timers.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div>The Lakewood Masonic Temple swing dance at 15300 Detroit Avenue is the longest running swing dance in the Cleveland area. Amazing live music and DJs have been keeping everyone's toes tapping the second Friday of every month since before 1998. </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We have one of the biggest swing dances in the area with over 150 people attending each month. Attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You do not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms. It should be noted that although these instructors are elite, they are also VERY down to Earth, friendly, and encouraging. </span><br><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">9-12 The band Blue Lunch hits the stage. Each month we feature a different band. DJs play a variety of swing dance-able tunes during the band breaks.</span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has a gritty earthiness that is incredibly empowering and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Attire is anything from casual to dressy. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and turn easily. </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at the Slovenian Workmen's Home. </span><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please see </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GetHepSwing.com%2F&h=ATN9gAoG569sooPFvZiuLMNleP2dzau4IoaC1oQAM6eiwHB8g04hVyhG4NxFECPqk6x5ne6zDBx8JWeWsOLOq2BxDK3w8_HCmR49k9XjDrdb88yeTd66lA&s=1" style="color: rgb(54, 88, 153); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">www.GetHepSwing.com</a><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, performances and special topic workshops. </span><br></span></body></html>