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Swing For Japan (swing dance benefit)

When  Sun, April 3,6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where  YSBD Dance Studio - Club 412, 412 Eighth Avenue /Fourth Floor, New York, NY (map)
Admission  Open
Description 
Adm $10 - Proceeds go to Japan Society's Japan Disaster Recovery EffortJoin us on April 3rd for a very special night as the NYC swing dancecommunity puts on a benefit to support victims of the recent disasterin Japan. We will have live music, dancing, performances and rafflesto keep you hopping all night. Proceeds will go to the Japan...tsunami/earthquake relief effort.Don't miss your chance to dance the night away with the legendaryGeorge Gee Swing Band, with Special Guest Naomi Uyama! Otherbands and performers may be announced closer to the event.And if you're new to swing dancing, don't be shy. Before George takesthe stage, we'll be offering free swing lessons for beginners withAkemi Kinukawa.6pm, Free beginner's lesson7-9pm, George Gee Swing Band with Naomi UyamaTill 11pm, DJ by Tomo Tanaka, Performances, Raffle and more!Raffle prizes includeDance event admissions (NYSDS, Frim Fram, Swing 46) , Beantown discount tickets, Restaurant discount coupons, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn and George Gee Swing Orchestra CDs, Steven and Virginie instructional DVD(s), Frankie's books, and more!Admission: $10** Proceeds go to Japan Society's Japan Disaster Recovery Efforthttp://www.japansociety.org/earthquakeIf you are able to donate a prize for the raffle and/or auction, please let us know!
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