Schedule

Friday, October 28, 2011
Swing Dance with The Salisbury Swing Band
Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte
Beginner Lesson 7:30-8:30PM
Dance 8:30-11:30PM
Cost: $15 (There is no charge for this dance for all CCC II participants)
The Salisbury Swing Band, lead by  Dr. Steve Etters, who is also Director of Bands and Music Education at Catawba College in Salisbury, is an 18-member dance band composed of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums and vocalists. The band's extensive repertoire ranges from the big band styles of the 30's, 40's, and 50's to the popular dance styles of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Unlike most big bands, this is not a pick-up band, but a polished, experienced group of handpicked musicians who have played together for some time. Their members have had the pleasure of performing with the likes of Johnny Cash, Dave Loggins, The Statler Brothers, Van Cliburn and Percy Sledge, among others. This is their second appearance with us, and the crown demanded a return engagement!

Late Night Lindy & Blues All-You-Can-Eat Pizza party
Thoroughbred Lounge
4925 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte
Midnight 'till................
Cost: $5 (There is no charge for this dance for all CCC II participants)
All You Can Eat Pizza-$5 (for those that wish to eat pizza)

* We throwing an Lindy & Blues All-You-Can-Eat- Late Night Pizza Party! For five bucks, you can eat all the freshly made hot pizza you want (pizza purchase not required and not included in the Cool Cat package), enjoy a wide variety of soft drinks and adult beverages available for purchase and swing back and forth between the Lindy & Blues rooms. The party will start at midnight and go 'till......... And Jeff Miller will be giving a blues lesson for all those not familiar with the growing-in-popularity style!

Late Night DJs

Laura Lackey (Raleigh, NC)
Laura’s love affair with Jazz & Blues has been developing for quite some time now. Ever since she began DJing local house parties, she has committed herself to the art and is now a regular DJ at Dance Blues Friday, Hot Club and Triangle Swing Dance Society in Durham, NC. You may also remember her from Holy City Blues Exchange in Charleston (returning again this year), Cheap Thrills Charlotte and Big Ten in Greensboro, NC. Ultimately, when it comes to DJing, she prides herself on providing a variety of styles and eras in each of her sets, and loves to choose music that dancers will enjoy & interact with, making each song count.
Some of Laura’s favorite artists: Artie Shaw, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Roy Eldridge, James Cotton, Anita O'Day, Nina Simone, Duke Ellington, and Sidney Bechet.

JEFF "Mojo" MILLER (VA beach, VA)

Originally from Chicago, and now hailing from Virginia Beach, Jeff has been dancing, DJing, teaching, and playing at Swing and Blues events all across the nation for over a decade spreading the love of dance
from NYC to Vegas, Chicago to Florida. With Chicago Blues in his heart and a blues harp in his pocket, it was no surprise he easily got hooked into Blues Dance after his first exchange's late night blues
room and it all went to Hell after that.

His love affair with the Blues landed him a spot with the Natchel' Blues Network Blues Society to help Keeping the Blues Alive in his town with organizing local blues concerts and events. If he is not
dancing, he is either by organizing, djing, or playing at Blues events across the country.

As an avid blues harmonica player and lack of sleep, he continues to grow his library with traditional and new Blues artists to keep your butt on the dance floor, and not in the chairs. Get ready for his curveball songs that make you say "What the hell is this? But hey, let's dance!"

Saturday, October 29, 2011 (During the day) - Lessons with Evita & Michael (schedule TBA)

Saturday, October 29, 2011 (Evening)
Halloween Costume Ball with Russ Wilson & His Mighty, Mighty Men
Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte
Beginner Lesson 7:30-8:30PM
Dance 8:30-11:30PM
Cost: $15 (There is no charge for this dance for all CCC II participants)
 
Celebrate the Halloween season at this great Costume Ball with prizes to for Best Costume, Best Couple and Most Original Costume! Dance to one of the Carolinas' favorite bands as they combine jump blues, classic rock ‘n roll and swing, all done with their own flair and a slightly twisted sense of humor. Russ and his Men are considered by swing dancers to be one of the premiere swing bands in the entire Southeast. And Evita and Michael will be performing one of their award-winning dance routines, complete with their performance costumes. This is a night not to be missed!
 

Late Night Lindy & Blues All-You-Can-Eat Pizza party
Thoroughbred Lounge
4925 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte
Midnight 'till................
Cost: $5 (There is no charge for this dance for all CCC II participants)
All You Can Eat Pizza-$5 (for those that wish to eat pizza)

* We throwing an Lindy & Blues All-You-Can-Eat- Late Night Pizza Party! For five bucks, you can eat all the freshly made hot pizza you want (pizza purchase not required and not included in the Cool Cat package), enjoy a wide variety of soft drinks and adult beverages available for purchase and swing back and forth between the Lindy & Blues rooms. The party will start at midnight and go 'till......... And Jeff Miller will be giving a blues lesson for all those not familiar with the growing-in-popularity style!

Sunday, during the day - Lessons with Evita & Michael (schedule TBA)