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Verdi Club: Wendy DeWitt, Queen of Boogie Woogie, at the Woodchopper’s Ball
WENDY DEWITT, QUEEN OF BOOGIE WOOGIE:
Wendy DeWitt brings a boogie woogie-loaded trio to the Woodchopper’s Ball on April 23. Garnering national and international attention, band members include the founder of the San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival, touring artists with Hank Ballard, Norton Buffalo, and Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, and International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Awards nominees. Music is love and much will be shared on the dance floor!
Website: https://www.wendydewitt.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/fH6xj3gUejc?si=KBr8X0SuclfS242x&t=261
WOODCHOPPER’S BALL:
The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Properly worn face masks required during class, optional otherwise.
* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $15 admission includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!
* FULL BAR & LOUNGE, 8:00pm-closing (21+ only)! Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!
* 2,500-SQ-FT DANCE FLOOR: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!
* APRIL (5-week) LINDY HOP, BALBOA, and SOLO JAZZ monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-10:00pm. Enrollment includes admission to Dance Parties! Register online in advance and save (no partner required)!
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Intermediate Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beginning Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)
9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson
9:00-10:00pm: Monthly (All Levels) Solo Jazz Class
9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party