Upcoming

Big Band Weekends
 

A weekend filled with Big Band dancing! 3 great Big Band dance orchestras
performing 3 different styles of Big Band music.
All taking place at the Downtown Richmond Marriott!
500 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia

Friday, June 12th, 2009
The New HOTS Jazz Orchestra Directed by Jack Elder. This popular Washington, DC based big band plays the hot and sentimental music of the 20's and 30's
with a dash of 40's swing and ballads from the 50's and beyond. There's plenty of Latin, and lots of vintage dance music you're sure to enjoy.
Dancing from 8pm - 11pm. Dinner begins at 8pm

Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Brad Walker And His Orchestra direct from Knoxville, Tennessee. 22 year old Trombonist Brad Walker leads an excellent and exciting big band playing the
music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Les Elgart, and other giants of the big band era. The group is collectively known as "The Band with the
Velvet Beat," and they have no trouble proving that to dancers.
Dancing from 8pm - 11pm. Dinner begins at 8pm

Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians are a Richmond, Virginia favorite! Patterned after the likes of Guy Lombardo, Jan Garber, and other popular "sweet
bands" of the big band era, The Royal Virginians are indeed "The Band that Makes America Dance." With exciting Latin rhythms, smooth fox-trots and
waltzes, and even some swing tunes to liven things up, this is the perfect band to top off our weekend of great big band dancing!
Dancing from 11am - 2pm. Breakfast begins at 11am.

The Big Band Weekend Will Fill Up Fast, So Don't Delay!
(We Won't Overcrowd The Dance Floor)

Only $700.00 Per Couple!
(Includes Dancing to 3 Great Bands, Hotel Room for Friday & Saturday Nights, and 3 Delicious Meals)

Hotel & Dance Package $500.00 Per Person
(Includes Dancing to 3 Great Bands, Hotel Room for Friday & Saturday Nights, and 3 Delicious Meals)

Dinner/Breakfast & Dance Only Package $350.00 Per Couple

Dinner/Breakfast & Dance Only Package $175.00 Per Person

Dancing Only Package $90.00 Per Person

CASH BAR AVAILABLE!

Download And Print Our Flier For Full Details. Click Here
http://www.guylombardomusic.com/bb09.html

July 17-19, 2009

The 4th Annual
Let's Dance Big Band Weekend

Duke Ellington Ballroom on the NIU Campus
DeKalb IL

Three different bands
Midwest sound:
Johnnie Kaye Big Band La Salle, Il. 14 pieces experience: 60 +

National sound:
Shananigans Big Band DeKalb, Il 17 pieces experience: 50 +

Chicago sound:
Brian Patti Big Band Chicago, Il 15 pieces experience 40 +

Education:
Two levels of ballroom instruction Sat. July 18 $6 pp per lesson

Workshops:
What are ballroom shoes? Dance Shoes of Atlanta, free
Tips to prevent dance injuries Panel Discussion, free

Family:
“Family-Time Dance” for grandparents/parents/kids one fee $15
easy instruction included, babysitting by Kiwanis Key Club

Package deals: select what is best for you.
contact: john@justmakeithappen-dekalb.com  815-758-1093
www.justmakeithappen-dekalb.com/

 pdf forms with schedule, registration, flyer, family-time registration downloadable at website.

Duke Ellington features: 13,000 sq. ft hardwood, non waxed floor, near perfect acoustics, and dancer designed menu.

Non dancer seating available in balcony.

Facility accessible, free parking.

Easy on off of I-88. 65 miles W. of Chicago. Home: Northern Illinois University great campus and facilities and great amenities!

Event designed for ballroom dancing enthusiasts and who enjoy a variety of live big band music dedicated to ballroom dancing.

Just Make it Happen, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non profit entity.

This event is for area and community to enjoy/develop a healthy lifestyle for life through ballroom dancing while accessing live music.