As you may know, our dance venue, Rusty’s, closed its doors in mid-March 2013. While we’re relocating, we’ll be on a hiatus, with no Blue Moon Swing dance in April or May 2013. Actually, the timing is good since the Austin Swing Dance Championships are in April and we know you all will be there. [...]
Blue Moon Swing returns! They say March comes in like a lion — and that’s certainly true at Blue Moon. I’m sorry to report that our host venue, Rusty’s, will be closing soon, so March 2013 will be our final dance at that location. Blue Moon’s March 2013 Dance is this Thursday, March 7th. Location: Rusty’s, [...]
Blue Moon Swing returns! Did you enjoy the fabulous Austin Free Day of Dance? Well, now it’s time to practice what you learned. And a great time of year to dance it is, just cool enough outside to keep your feet on the dance floor all night. Blue Moon’s Valentine’s Dance this Thursday is a great [...]
Blue Moon Swing’s annual First Dance! Need a great way to clear your head from a lingering hang-over? Dance! And swing is great for that since you can swing it as hard or soft as your aching head will allow at Blue Moon’s First Dance next Thursday, January 3rd. Location: Rusty’s, 405 E 7th Street [...]
Yes! We have a little poem to celebrate the holiday dance. Read on… Blue Moon Swing Holiday Dance This Thursday, Dec 6th, 2012! Santa is busy at the toy factory and this is your last chance to show him how nice (or naughty) your dance can be. Start the Holiday season off with an evening of [...]
Blue Moon Swing annual Soul dance returns! Once the kiddies are sugared up and done with Halloween, it’s time for you to celebrate with your own feet. This month at Blue Moon Swing: celebrate All Soul’s Day with a Soul-dominated evening of swing dancing. Thursday, November 1st. Location: Rusty’s, 405 E 7th Street (@ Trinity), [...]
Countdown to Blue Moon Swing This Thursday Blue Moon Swing returns! Last month four dozen brave and saintly dancers showed at our “Dirty Dirty Swing” Dance — and survived. Now, with the spookie Halloween season coming up fast, what else will they face at this week’s dance dance? Swinging to the Smashing Pumpkins? There’s only one [...]
Blue Moon Swing returns! Celebrate the end of summer with special theme music this month: “Dirty, Dirty Swing” celebrating especially svelty swing and especially suggestive lyrics. Leave the kiddies with the babysitter, and come celebrate how you got the kids in the first place! This Thursday, September 6th, 2012. Location: Rusty’s, 405 E 7th Street [...]
In preparation for the exciting annual LoneStar Invitational CW & Swing event coming up here in Austin the weekend of August 11th, Blue Moon is a great chance to get in some hot-weather swing dancing. If you can keep your cool and avoid sweat spots on your clothes when you swing, you’re sure to do [...]
Back in ’76, after the Founders signed the Declaration of Independence, you know what they did? They put down those quill pens. They pulled off the weirdo ruffles, wigs, and tights (in the July heat!). And they said, “forget that crap, let’s go swing!”. Blue Moon carries on that tradition with its annual Independence Day [...]