Sweetheart Swing Dance at the Avalon Ballroom

Dances

Sat, 18 Feb 23

19:00:00

6185 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80303

Avalon Ballroom Boulder

Sweetheart Swing Dance at the Avalon Ballroom

Event

$20 GM, $10 Student

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Bring your Sweetheart and Dance!

Grab your sweetheart, your dancing shoes, and join the “Best Big Band in Denver,” the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford, for an exciting evening of live big band swing music and dancing on Saturday, February 18, at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe in Boulder.

We’ll be playing All the Love Songs from Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Frank Sinatra, and more.

Family friendly. Singles, beginners, all ages welcome. Snacks provided. Vintage dress encouraged. Costumes admired but never required. Bring your own wine or beer.

FREE SWING DANCING LESSONS at 7:00. Three hours of LIVE BIG BAND JAZZ from 8:00 to 11:00. Just $20 Adult, $10 Student, cash or credit card at the door.

Sponsored by the Boulder Dance Coalition.

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford

FJO is a traditional 18-piece BIG BAND that captures the romance and excitement of the Swing Era, with dance music by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, and more.

Composed of the region’s most outstanding professional musicians, and one of the finest jazz singers in the country, this is swing dance music that will have everyone on their feet.

Dance or just listen. FJO mixes swinging classics with smoky ballads and easy-listening concert pieces; something for everyone. Rated “Best Big Band in Denver” by CBS Local, and “One of the 10 Best Jazz Bands in Colorado” by ReverbNation.