Special Dance Events

Harvest Moon Showcase and Dance Festival

"Going to the Movies"

SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2006,

WESTSIDE CONFERENCE CENTER (108TH AND GROVER Streets)

Sponsored by Ron Shepard's JustDance Studio
Must have Reservations by November 3, 2006  (402) 596-1117 showcaseomaha@yahoo.com

COST "$25" Per Person (Includes dinner and admission to both Showcase Acts)

Cow Town Jamborama (Omaha Jitterbugs) - 2006

Lindy/Jitterbug Dance Weekend August 24-27, 2006

 Omaha, NE

 4TH ANNUAL GRAND PRIX OF SWING
JULY 13-16TH.KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
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COWTOWN SWING DANCE CLUB’S Marriott Hotel, 200 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO...

Jack & Jills, Strictly Swings, Pro-Ams, Workshops and lots of Social Dancing. 

 Free Thursday Night Pre-Party 8pm in the Marriott's 12th St. Lounge.  Mario Robau will be there along with Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Matt & Crystal Auclair and more. 816-421-6800 / Online info CowTown Swing Dance Club's 4th Annual

July  6th - August 24th 2006- JAZZ on the Green - Eight consecutive Thursdays 7:00-9:30PM:

The eight-week series features some of the best local and regional jazz musicians in two-hour concerts held on Joslyn's east lawn (22nd and Dodge Streets) and the grand staircase leading to the Museum's main entrance. All concerts begin at 7 pm (the lawn opens to concert-goers at 3 pm and closes at approx. 9:30 pm)

  • July 6 World Port
  • July 13 Susie Thorne & Friends
  • July 20  Stefan Gaspar & The Jazz Factory
  • July 27 Omaha Big Band
  • August 3 Kerry Strayer Septet
  • August 10 Blues Society of Omaha All-Stars
  • August 17 Heidi Joy Jazz Band
  • August 24 Robert Glaser & the Sing, Sing, Swing Orchestra

2nd ANNUAL NEBRASKA INVITATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Saturday, June 24, 2006 7:30pm - 11:30pm Cabana Ballroom in Bennington, NE

Cabana Ballroom in Bennington... Competition Ballroom Dance and More! Smooth-Latin, Swing and Country. Jack and Jill East and West Coast Swing. CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWCASE by FJ Abaya and Cathrine Abaya. Call your Studio or Instructor for packages. Entry deadline JUNE 1st. Kristoffer Shaw at 960-4657 for questions

Spring Dance Festival  Saturday, April 15, 2006 7:30pm - 11:30pm  The DelRay Ballroom  817 R Street, Suite A Lincoln, NE

An entertaining evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing performances presented by amateur and professional dancers from throughout Nebraska. General dancing, extensive hors d'oevres, cash bar, and a generous amount of socializing will make for a fun-filled night!! Tickets will be available April 1st: $15 in advance $20 day of event

Omaha Swing Dance Club - Showcase Exhibition at Bellevue Social Hall - February 18, 2006
JustDance Studio SHOWCASE Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Westside Community Center

Nebraska INVITATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

 SUNDAY, October 2, 2005 at Keno Cabana Ballroom, Bennington

CHAMPION SHOWCASE -COMPETITION DANCE- SOLO/EXHIBITIONS

 JACK-N-JILL Contests for both EAST COAST SWING & WEST COAST SWING

For more information please call:  Kristoffer Shaw 960-4657, Carrie Landess 960-4600, Ron Shepard 596-1117, Shelly Bracken 435-3726, Derek & Rachelle  350-6370, Alex Stidham 714-0507, Elizabeth Edwards 290-4869

SWING!  Omaha Community Playhouse August 26, 2005 - September 25, 2005

Rod and Luann Rabe are going to be in the Omaha Community Playhouse fall production

Soar into the all new 2005-2006 Playhouse season with this all singing, all dancing extravaganza that brings alive the big band music of the 1930s and 40s with contemporary style. “Swing!” is two hours of pure joy. A mix of classic songs and over 30 tour de force eye popping dance numbers- some comic, some romantic, some nostalgic. “Swing!” also features spectacular vocal performances. The entire show is driven by the dynamic sound of a hot swing band. This season opener will lift you right out of your seat - guaranteed! “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!”

CowTown Jamborama (Omaha Jitterbugs) - 2005

September Friday 23 - Saturday 24.

FRIDAY

Workshops all day at the Sheraton & the Eagles Lodge

8:00p - Jitterbugs' Night Out at the Eagles Lodge
9:30p - Open Jack & Jill Contest
12:00a - After-hours dancing at Sheraton

Sheraton Omaha Hotel

1615 Howard Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102

SATURDAY

Workshops all day

6:00p - Dancing at Lewis & Clark Landing
7:00p - Omaha Corn-Eating Contest
7:30p - Live Blues Music, BBQ, Corn, Ice Cream, Dancing
12:00a - After-hours dancing at Sheraton

SUNDAY

Workshops all day

Venues: Thursday's check-in and welcome dance, half of the workshops, and Friday and Saturday night after-hours will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom. All contests, half of the workshops, and the Friday evening dance will be held at the Eagles Club on 24th & Douglas. Saturday night's festivities will be held outdoors at the Lewis & Clark Landing on 6th and Douglas Streets near Rick's Cafe Boatyard.

Omaha Corn-Eating Contest: More than just a contest, this is a whole evening of entertainment. This free outdoor Saturday evening event features live blues music, BBQ by McKenna's and a beer garden by Cornhusker Beverage Mart. The corn-eating contest, now in it's third year draws excitement from dancers and non-dancers of all ages. The event is held at the beautiful new Lewis and Clark landing on the Missouri Riverfront. The evening

Sunday, October 2, 2005 Nebraska Invitational Dance Festival at JustDance Studio 

Champion Showcase with Anne Marie Fournier and Danny Pugh. Competition during the day in Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Argentine Tango, Quick Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Hustle, Country Two Step and Country Waltz. the event will also include a Jack & Jill and much more, plan to attend!

Nov 4-5, 2005 November Dance Fest (West Cast Swing),  Council Bluffs, IA

The Center, 714 S Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA...Featured instructors, Barry and Dari Anne Amato of Nashville, Karen Hedges of Lees Summit, Mo and Don & Esther Amick of Grand Island.  Event Directors are Steve Lustgraaf and Amy Brockmann...For more information call 402.332.2851 or 712.325.8545  www.dancin-time.net

Lindy (Swing) in the Park (Omaha Jitterbugs)

May 1st through September.

Free outdoor swing dancing every Sunday from noon to 3p.m.

Lindy in the Park is located in the Gene Leahy Mall on the Northeast corner of 10th & Farnam

Son Venezuela - Live Latin Music Band (They were at the Qwest Center during November 2004)
  • Saturday, August 6th - Westport Beach Club, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saturday, August 20th - Westport Beach Club, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saturday, September 17th - Westport Beach Club, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Friday, November 4th - Heartland Latino Leadership Conference - Omaha