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RHYTHMIC ARTS FESTIVAL
"Satchel Mouth Dance Festival"
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The first annual Satchel Mouth Dance Festival will take place July 30
- August 2, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. We can probably dig up some more
last-minute hosts...Come to New Orleans this weekend and party with
us. >>>5 Classes+4 Dances=Only $80<<< http://www.rhythmicarts.com

STREET JAZZ DANCE CONTEST
Don’t miss the first annual street jazz dance contest. This contest is
free and open to people of any age and any style of dance. Grand
prize: free admission to the most exciting swing dance competition in
the world today: the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, October 8-11 2009.

Friday July 31, 8PM – Preliminary Round
Corner of Frenchmen & Decatur
Live Music w The Treme Brass Band

Saturday August 1, 12:30PM – Final Round
“Red Beans & Ricely Yours” Stage
Live Music w The N.O. Moonshiners

THURSDAY JULY 30
Te Sek Home Studio, 631 Clouet

This party has a dual purpose. It is the end of the current session of
classes at Colton as well as the pre-party for the Rhythmic Arts
Festival. Invite your friends. $10 Class / BYOB & Food To Share

8PM – Lindy Hop w Chance
9PM – Dance Party & Pot Luck

FRIDAY JULY 31
Balcony Music Club, 1331 Decatur

1AM – Burlesque 101 w Bella Blue
Bella teaches women and men who aren't afraid to find their "inner
burlesque dancer." Burlesque is about feeling sexy, beautiful,
empowered, and entertaining. $10
2AM – The Loose Marbles & DJs
This two-room after-hours dance party will feature Blues in the
upstairs Balcony Bar with DJ Jerry Warwick from Dallas. The Loose
Marbles and DJ Adrian Seward will play jazz in the main room. $15

SATURDAY AUGUST 1
$30 - House of Blues, 225 Decatur

8PM – Charleston w Mike & Laura
Mike and Laura are from Austin, TX. Their joy while dancing infects
everyone around them.
9PM – New Orleans Moonshiners
Featuring Bruce Brackman on the clarinet! Their completely acoustic
music and high energy gets people dancing on the spot. Also Featuring
DJ Giselle Anguizola.
10PM – Swing Dance Contest
Any style of swing dance goes. Grand prize: free admission to both
Lindy Focus (Dec 27-31 2009) and Dance Renaissance (Dec 31-Jan 3,
2010). 8 Days of Dancing, FREE!
2AM – Breakfast in Rhythm
1001 Esplanade. We will be taking over Buffa’s back room for food,
drinks and dancing. Plus, there’s a pool table.

SUNDAY AUGUST 2
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse

8PM – Jazz Dance w Giselle
For the last eight years Giselle has dedicated herself to the study
and preservation of this American art form. $10
9PM – Blues Dance w Chance & Amy
Chance and Amy’s command of the connection and timing required for
blues can make your slow drags tango-esque. $10
10PM – Tom McDermott
Tom is one of the best piano players in New Orleans. His blend of
styles will take you on a dance journey… ragtime, blues, traditional
jazz. $10

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SATCHMO SUMMERFEST
Old US Mint, 400 Esplanade
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Thursday July 30
6:30-7:30PM  “Keynote Speech”
By Robert O’Mealie, founder and former director of the Center for Jazz
Studies at Columbia University.

Friday July 31
3:45-5PM “Cinematic Satch”
Rare concert footage and television appearances of Louis Armstrong and
his all stars in Europe, 1959.
6PM-2AM “Satchmo Club Strut”
Tickets go on sale at the corner of Frenchmen and Decatur.
8PM “Jazz Dance Contest Prelims”
Corner of Frenchmen and Decatur

Saturday August 1
12-6PM “Live Music on 3 Stages”
12:30PM “Jazz Dance Contest Finals”
Red Beans & Ricely Yours Stage
3:30-4:45PM “Ask George Avakian”
The legendary record producer and music executive will open the floor
to questions and discussions.

Sunday August 2
10AM “Jazz Mass”
Located in Sidney Bechet's church, St. Augustine in the Treme. 1210
Governor Nicholls
11AM-7PM “Live Music on 3 Stages”
4:45-6PM “Cinematic Satch”
Rare concert footage and television appearances of Louis Armstrong in
his final years, 1971.

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MEET THE SPONSORS
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French Quarter Festivals
Don’t miss any of the 9th annual Satchmo Summerfest, another free
festival by the folks at FQFI. http://www.fqfi.org

New Orleans Jazz Celebration
Don’t miss the 9th annual Satchmo Club Strut on Frenchmen Street.
http://www.jazzcent.com

Frenchmenst.com
For information about the hottest street in New Orleans! http://www.frenchmenst.com

Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown
The most exciting swing dance competition in the world today is coming
to New Orleans, Oct 2009. http://www.lindyshowdown.net

Lindy Focus
Check out Asheville’s annual Jazz Dance Camp and New Year’s Party.
http://www.lindyfocus.com

Dance Renaissance
Don’t miss New Orleans’ annual workshop over New Year’s weekend.
http://www.dancerenaissance.com

Gumbo Groove
For information or to connect with other swing dancers in the New
Orleans area. http://www.GumboGroove.com

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