Dances
Back Porch Revival
We welcome Back Porch Revival to their debut at the North Star Community Hall!
Back Porch Revival brings a seasoned and fiery edge to a repertoire of American roots music including traditional jazz, ragtime, hot jazz, acoustic blues, gospel, and early 20th-century songs from the great American songbook.
Admission is $20 (sliding scale $20-10).
7:30-8:00pm Intro to Swing Dance
8:00-10:30pm Live Band Dance
No Partner Needed. We love to dance with each other!
Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes for dancing on our beautiful wooden floor (socks are okay too).
We prefer you park on North Street or other side streets and leave Crowley St available for residents; don't block driveways. The is no parking allowed behind the Hall on dance nights - reserved for band and staff.
Back Porch Revival is Mike Santosusso (Hot Pickin' Party, Smokin' Grass) on bass, Rob Church (Maple Street Six, Bad Accent) on banjo, and led by Jon McBride on saxophone. The core trio easily grows to six or seven pieces with additional string players, horn players, drums, and featured vocalists.
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Preston Murphy Jazz Band
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE 3rd SATURDAY OF JUNE - instead of our regular 2nd Saturday dance.
Former member of Bella and the Notables has put together a new jazz band. They are excited to play for swing dancers, and its always a great time on the dance floor when they are here!
Admission is $20 (sliding scale $20-10).
7:30-8:00pm Intro to Swing Dance
8:00-10:30pm Live Band Dance
No Partner Needed. We love to dance with each other!
Please bring a change of clean, non-marking shoes for dancing on our beautiful wooden floor (socks are okay too).
We prefer you park on North Street or other side streets and leave Crowley St available for residents; don't block driveways. The is no parking allowed behind the Hall on dance nights - reserved for band and staff.
Saturday Swing Dance!
We host a Saturday Night Swing Dance on most 2nd Saturdays of every month. Join us for a free, beginner-level mini-lesson from 7:30 - 8:00pm, followed by dancing from 8:00 - 10:30 pm. The Vermont Swings All-Star DJs will keep you moving to great music from jazz, big band and contemporary eras.
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