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Special Events: Elite Hall Benefit Dance [Revisited]

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2007
     

    Since the dance we put on six months ago was such a hit, we decided to do it again... Only better... so...

    Elite Hall Benefit Dance Part II:
    Featuring the Larry Smith Jazz Combo
    Date: Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
    Time: 7:00pm-Midnight
    Place: Elite Hall (83 West Main, Hyrum)
    Cost: $10 per person or $15 per couple**
    Dress: Best dressed or even Swing Formal

    No workshops, no competitions, and most likely no floor shows. Just pure unadulterated dancing in Utah's Historic Elite Hall!

    **We're willing to negotiate price for those who drive all the way from Provo area (or beyond).

    (This time, I hope the date doesn't interfere with peoples' finals.)

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2007
     

    Sounds awesome, but there's no way I'm driving up there by myself. Let's get some kind of a group going, eh?

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    Sweet!!... let's show the folks up north how hard we swing down south

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeSep 20th 2007
     
    Hot Chocolate:

    Sweet!!... let's show the folks up north how hard we swing down south

    since a bunch of us down south learned how to swing hard up north [Emoticon not found] [Emoticon not found] @ Elite Hall too

    If you've never experienced Hyrum, Utah's Historic Elite Hall, you haven't tasted much of Utah's swing dance heritage.

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    Ha! so true...

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    I don't know if anyone was thinking about this, but if you wanted to come up Friday night for our club event and then stay until after the benefit dance Saturday, we could arrange housing. Just e-mail swing.usu@gmail.com

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      CommentAuthorSpecialK
    • CommentTimeSep 28th 2007
     

    That would be fun, but I don't know how early we could get up with traffic.

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      CommentAuthorspencewebb
    • CommentTimeSep 28th 2007
     
    t_roach:
    Hot Chocolate:

    Sweet!!... let's show the folks up north how hard we swing down south

    since a bunch of us down south learned how to swing hard up north [Emoticon not found] [Emoticon not found] @ Elite Hall too

    If you've never experienced Hyrum, Utah's Historic Elite Hall, you haven't tasted much of Utah's swing dance heritage.

    Heritage?
    It's a basketball court.

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeSep 29th 2007
     
    spencewebb:
    t_roach:
    Hot Chocolate:

    Sweet!!... let's show the folks up north how hard we swing down south

    since a bunch of us down south learned how to swing hard up north [Emoticon not found] [Emoticon not found] @ Elite Hall too

    If you've never experienced Hyrum, Utah's Historic Elite Hall, you haven't tasted much of Utah's swing dance heritage.

    Heritage?
    It's a basketball court.

    Now it's a "basketball court". Careful. Don't judge a book by it's cover. My grandpa used to dance there and at the other even bigger dance halls, which no longer exist of course, in Cache Valley during the thirties.

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 2nd 2007
     
    t_roach:
    spencewebb:

    Heritage?
    It's a basketball court.

    Now it's a "basketball court". Careful. Don't judge a book by it's cover. My grandpa used to dance there and at the other even bigger dance halls, which no longer exist of course, in Cache Valley during the thirties.

    Way to tell it! A basketball court is a wooden floor with lines painted on it. Have you ever heard of a ROUND basketball court? It didn't start out that way. Due to a severe lack of interest in social dancing, Hyrum City ended up painting basketball court lines on their fabulously spring-loaded floor and hanging six hoops over the banisters (they are removable). Let's not let them do anything else to the historic building. As I was told by one of their council members, they are seriously considering taking out the $100k floor and turning it into a rec center.

    I really want to show them that there really is interest in using the building for its intended purpose. Let's give 'em what for! Who's with me?

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeOct 2nd 2007
     

    I think with the right people advocating for this -- such as Michael Ballam -- we could do it.

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2007
     

    Is Michael Ballam planning to step in?

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      CommentAuthorspencewebb
    • CommentTimeOct 3rd 2007
     
    The Cap'n:
    t_roach:
    spencewebb:

    Heritage?
    It's a basketball court.

    Now it's a "basketball court". Careful. Don't judge a book by it's cover. My grandpa used to dance there and at the other even bigger dance halls, which no longer exist of course, in Cache Valley during the thirties.

    Way to tell it! A basketball court is a wooden floor with lines painted on it. Have you ever heard of a ROUND basketball court? It didn't start out that way. Due to a severe lack of interest in social dancing, Hyrum City ended up painting basketball court lines on their fabulously spring-loaded floor and hanging six hoops over the banisters (they are removable). Let's not let them do anything else to the historic building. As I was told by one of their council members, they are seriously considering taking out the $100k floor and turning it into a rec center.

    I really want to show them that there really is interest in using the building for its intended purpose. Let's give 'em what for! Who's with me?

    hehe all I'm saying is that this venue got talked up and down for weeks by flatfoot before my first visit up there years ago. When I got there, expecting a dance hall and ambiance, I saw a basketball court, and not a lot of people showing up the weeks we drove up there. Just want to set realistic expectations here.
    It wasn't all that great on the knees, either, though I'd been told it was some special spongey floor.

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    Spencer... you need to stop looking at the glass half empty. If you had been in the right frame of mind, you would have seen it for what it really was. The regular numbers are around 40 people, which is small. However, when everyone comes to big events like this, the atmosphere creates itself. We can't help you if you already have low expectations. So, don't discourage anyone else.

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2007
     

    It's a lot softer on the knees than the Wilk, KMB or the RB dance rooms. The Apollo's the only thing close to it in Utah that I know of.

    Major props to SpiceyFruit for creating amazing ambience during Harlem Nights a while back. You guys know the year I'm talking about. Ah yeah. She rocks.

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2007
     

    Note also that your shoes have an enormous effect on how a floor feels to your knees. If your shoes are too sticky, for example, all the torque will get stuck in your knee. Quick way to rough it up.

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2007
     

    Also note that last EH Benefit dance in April, we got 140-160 people. That was even more than Harlem Nights of '07!

    Secondly, I know someone who is personally acquainted with Michael Ballam. I've already (almost) got things in the works...

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeOct 4th 2007
     

    Let me know how/if I can help. I don't know him personally, but my mom might be able to pull some strings too

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 5th 2007
     

    I spoke to my "Ballam" contact. She told me she is actually more acquainted with his wife and children, but she's willing to talk to him.

    Now, the question is: Once we have him, what do we do with him?

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 17th 2007
     

    We're almost 2 weeks away from the largest dance Cache Valley has ever had! The band is all ready to go. The floor is as shiny and bouncy as ever. Local radio stations and newspapers have been notified, posters and flyers have been made and are being passed out. All we need now is lots of people to grace the floor with rubber, leather, cloth, or suede (please, no skin).

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      CommentAuthorbobthecow
    • CommentTimeOct 17th 2007
     

    you know, cap'n, it's hard to take you seriously with your signature [Emoticon not found]

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      CommentAuthorfrutyspice
    • CommentTimeOct 18th 2007
     

    [Emoticon not found]

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2007
     
    bobthecow:

    you know, cap'n, it's hard to take you seriously with your signature [Emoticon not found]

    huh?

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2007
     

    Seriously, though, I've confirmed with Larry Smith. His band will be playing from 9:00pm to 11:00pm. We'll have some fine DJs spinning tunes from 8-9 and from 11-midnight. Lessons will be taught from 7-8pm.

    *DJ schedule will be posted shortly.

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2007
     

    Write up a text-only description and I'm sure Bobbythemoomoo will email it to the BYU swing kittens.

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 30th 2007
     

    Here's the schedule as it stands:

    7:00-8:00pm - Lessons by local instructors
    8:00-9:00pm - DJ by Zeek
    9:00-11:00pm - Larry Smith Combo
    11:00-12:00pm - DJ by The Cap'n
    12:30-??? - Customary After Dance Party at the Village Inn

    Several Logan-ers agree that Zeek is of the top (if not THE top) great Swing DJs in Cache Valley. I think we're in for a treat.

    t_roach:

    Write up a text-only description and I'm sure Bobbythemoomoo will email it to the BYU swing kittens.

    Really? Like what kind of description?

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      CommentAuthortraci
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2007
     

    such as this: Benefit dance for Elite Hall in Logan this Sat at 7. More info at usu.edu/swing or swingkids.info for carpools.

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2007
     
    traci:

    such as this: Benefit dance for Elite Hall in Logan this Sat at 7. More info at usu.edu/swing or swingkids.info for carpools.

    Perfect. I'll use that.

    **Benefit dance for Elite Hall in Hyrum this Sat at 7. More info at usu.edu/swing or swingkids.info for carpools.

    **Credited to Traci

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeNov 4th 2007
     

    Drop me off in Hyrum!
    Any place in Hyrum...

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeNov 4th 2007
     

    theres someone waiting there who makes it seem like heaven
    up in hyrum [Emoticon not found] [Emoticon not found]

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2007
     

    You . . . must take the A train. . .
    To go to Elite Hall way up in Hyrum

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2007
     
    Foehg:

    Drop me off in Hyrum!
    Any place in Hyrum...

    Argh! Why didn't I ever think of that! I'm lame. [Emoticon not found] [Emoticon not found]

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      CommentAuthorThe Cap'n
    • CommentTimeNov 5th 2007
     

    I'd like to shout out some major props to the Provo, SLC, Rexburg, etc. folk who made a special effort to show up. Thanks!

    As many of these events I've been to, I'd have to say this was the most fun I've had at Elite Hall in... oh.... ever. That was a kickin' swing jam, by the way. I love it when a band caters to the dancers...

    • CommentAuthorPhotoski
    • CommentTimeNov 9th 2007
     

    Hey, I had a really good time. Yes I did.

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeOct 6th 2008
     

    Looks like this year's is 15 Nov.

    Lessons 7-8 and dancing 8-11:30.

    Live music, refreshments, prizes, etc.

    With this, we are starting something new, a tradition that we hope will
    catch on in future years: a very low-key team competition with other local
    colleges and universities in the area. Just a little fun to allow the
    teams to have the opportunity to perform in front of an exited crowd. For
    the winners, we will have a cash prize, a fun trophy, as well as bragging
    rights until next year.

    $10 single, $15.00 couple, $5.00 performer (team member).

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      CommentAuthorspencewebb
    • CommentTimeOct 8th 2008
     

    wish I had the spare capital to attend all these benefits, invitationals, workshops, and classes.
    Capital Hill didn't offer to bail out my financial deficits, sadly.
    who will be dj'ing the elite hall benefit?

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      CommentAuthorFoehg
    • CommentTimeOct 8th 2008
     

    I don't know. But they did mention live music. I'm guessing that would be Nate Anderson, right?

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeNov 14th 2008
     

    swingusu
    Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:50 pm
    Post subject: Elite Hall Benefit Dance and Team Competiton

    USU Swing Club is hosting a swing dance and team competition to raise funds for much needed repairs to Elite Hall -- our beloved dance hall!

    This dance and competition will be held on November 15, 2008 7:00 - 11:30 at Elite Hall, 83 West Main, Hyrum Utah.

    The cost of the dance will be 10.00 for a single person, and 15 for a couple.

    There will be live music provided by the Larry Smith Combo, lessons from 7:00-8:00, door Prizes, lots of refreshments, and the first annual Silver Shoe Team Competition.

    The Silver Shoe Team Competition is a very low-key competition open to anyone who wants to put together a routine and have the opportunity to perform in front of a supporting audience. There will be a trophy to the team that wins, and members of teams that are going to perform get in for 6.00 instead of 10.00.

    If you wish to have a team perform, please email us at swing.usu@gmail.com or call Sarah at: 435-313-1020 ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

    Its going to be an awesome night of fun, dancing, food, and friends. WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!

    -USU Swing Cats
    _________________
    "Tain't what you swing its the way that you swing it!"

    hepkat
    PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:04 pm

    Don't forget the Benefit Dance this Saturday at Elite Hall.
    Lessons start at 7, dancing at 8. The Larry Smith Jazz Combo will be
    providing live music, and there will be refreshments and an awesome
    competition to watch (or take part in for those of you who have signed up!
    By the way, if you or someone you know has a routine to perform, it's not
    too late- just let Sarah Tritsch know in the next day or two)! Tickets are
    $10 each or $15 per couple, so make sure not to miss this event! See you
    on Saturday!!

    USU Swing Club
    _________________
    Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams go, Life is a barren field, Frozen with snow -Langston Hughes -

    T_Roach
    not all roaches are bad
    PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:27 pm

    byu is all but canceled for this.

    shane and i are team djing after larry smith is done. dance till ... later than normal!

    Very Happy

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeNov 14th 2008
     
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      CommentAuthorspencewebb
    • CommentTimeNov 15th 2008
     

    "byu is all but canceled for this."

    personally, I'd let the actual president of byuskc make that kind of statement in a public forum - unprofessional.

    But then again, who am I? nobody.

    enjoy the live band. keep "elite hall" open forever!

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeNov 17th 2008
     

    dang. i was so going for professional [Emoticon not found] didn't you get the club email from the prez himself?

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeNov 17th 2008
     

    [emoticon not found] = wink

    testing my emoticons =) =D :9 [Emoticon not found] :p [Emoticon not found] o_O

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      CommentAuthorbobthecow
    • CommentTimeNov 17th 2008
     

    yeah. all the emoticons are [emoticon not found] right now. something broke. :-/

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