It's the opening night of Rhythm Jam 2017, and you're all invited to come swing dance to the sounds of Arnt Arntzen and the Plenty Rhythm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Vancouver. Rumour has it that local jazz clarinet legend Lloyd Arntzen will be joining his grandson on stage!

There won't be a drop-in swing dance lesson tonight, just 3 hours of straight-up social dancing to live music! If you're looking for a drop-in beginner lesson (and MORE live music!), join us on the Saturday night (event: https://www.facebook.com/events/712854865556915/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1483919348725667)

DETAILS:

8:15 pm: Doors Open!
8:30 pm: Social dancing to live music by Arnt Arntzen & the Plenty Rhythm!
11:30 pm: Time for bed!

COST:*

$20 at the door
* Admission to all 3 dances is included in full weekend registration for Rhythm Jam 2017 workshops.

LOCATION:

Rhythm Jam and all of its social dances will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall- Vancouver Lodge 90, located at 1443 W 8th Avenue (between Granville & Hemlock). The Odd Fellows Hall is a heritage building from 1922 which has been maintained by the Lodge, and contains a lovely open hall and dance floor.

The Hall is easily accessed by public transit (99 B-Line express bus to Granville Ave), and also has limited street and lot parking available.

RHYTHM JAM 2017:

RJ17 is a workshop weekend dedicated to exploring and honing musicality in lindy hop, vintage solo & partner jazz, and tap dance. There is an internediate and advanced track, each featuring 5 partner dance classes, 1 solo jazz, and 1 tap class, as well as three nights of social dancing. This year we are featuring Irina Amzashvili & Anthony Chen from California & Utah respectively, as well as local favourites Lisa Marks & Zac Sluys. Registration for the full weekend is still open, and can be completed here: http://rhythmjam2017.dancecamps.org/booking.php