Django Reinhardt would’ve been 100 years old this past Saturday, Jan 23rd, 2010. So this Friday we celebrate his centennial by featuring him as our artist of the week. Django Reinhardt singularly pioneered the genre of Gypsy Jazz. His phenomenal guitar work is world reknowned and the music of his Quintette du Hot Club de France is guaranteed to inspire you to dance. This is hot jazz at it’s finest! We also welcome back one of our favorite guest DJs, Isaac Marx who will be spinning for you.

Not sure where to PARK?  Try the Whole Foods overflow parking lot, that it is a block or two down from Whole Foods  on Prospect and Bishop Allen. You can park there for free after 6:00pm…Extreme is a couple of blocks up Prospect (North).  Please note that this is NOT the lot in front of the store.

We are happy to welcome back Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade. Some of you might have seen her last June, and we’re excited to have her back!  She’ll soon be moving to Brooklyn very soon, and it’s a real challenge to get on her packed calendar.  The Bon Parade is her backing band, which promises to keep things lively and swinging with their reimagined 21st century Golden-age jazz.  You will leave with a smile on your face.  And if you feel so inclined, dress in your best quirky-retro-modern-vintage-wear to blend in with the band.

Not sure where to PARK?  Try the Whole Foods overflow parking lot, that it is a block or two down from Whole Foods  on Prospect and Bishop Allen. You can park there for free after 6:00pm…Extreme is a couple of blocks up Prospect (North).  Please note that this is NOT the lot in front of the store.

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am

General Admission: $15

Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $12

Our DJs dig through their collections to pay tribute to Fletcher Henderson.  Many of you might not know who Fletcher Henderson was, but his 1925 band gave Louis Armstong a job when he relocated to New York.  The band also featured Coleman Hawkins.  Henderson went on to arrange for Benny Goodman and is an essential artist in Swing History.

Let’s celebrate the end of the decade, the beginning of the New Year and all that jazz!  2010 is here and we’re not quite ready to move into our new space (yet)…a couple more weeks.  Hang in there – we’re just as anxious as you! The floor is finished and it is magical.  The bathrooms are tiled, but they still need to finish a few details.  Anyhow, we will be back at Extreme Dancesport to kick off the year with some awesome swing music.  Come celebrate with us and stay tuned for more details on our space.  

We’re closed for New Years, but we’ll be back in full force in 2010!