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Learn to Lindy Hop with Greg & Linda Howley -
Mondays in Buena Vista - at the Orpheum Theater at 409 1/2 East Main
Street - starting October 5th.
Lindy Hop is the original eight-count swing dance born in Harlem in
the mid 1930's. Lessons will be offered from 7pm-8pm and cost
$35/person for 4 weeks or $10/person drop-in. Swing music will be
played from 8pm - 9pm for those who want to come dance or practice
their new moves. The cost is $5/person if you didn't come to the
lesson. No partner or experience is needed to join in these lessons
and have fun. Rotating partners is encouraged. Be sure to wear
comfortable shoes and bring a jacket (the Orpheum isn't heated). This
event is sponsored by Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. Call
719-239-0404 for more info.
About Linda & Greg . . .
Linda Howley has been dancing lindy hop since 1998 when she became
interested due to her love for big band music. Living in New York
City, there was no lack of the wonderful live music and she was able
to dance to some of the best big bands and musicians around. She
performed for a short while with Manhattan's Grit Grinders and was a
part of the NYC Rueda group. She studied with some of the best
instructors such as Janice Wilson, Matt Bedell, Bill Borgida, Steven
and Virginie and took a few classes offered by the late Frankie
Manning. Linda traveled throughout the US taking workshops including
Swing Out New Hampshire where she met her husband, Greg. Greg Howley
also started dancing in 1998. He has taught classes and workshops
throughout New England, and has performed alongside the bands Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, at the Connecticut
Jazzfest, and at the opening to the Special Olympics in New Haven,
Connecticut. In 2001, he took third place in the National Atlantic
Dance Championships Open Lindy Hop Jack & Jill competition.
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