Dance to big band swing on Dec. 17

WEEKEND DANCES

The Velvetones will return to Clubhouse 4 this Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. People are invited to celebrate the holidays at this fun and free dance where no partners are required.

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing—under the direction of Jeff Plum.

The big band sound—that uniquely American combination of reeds, brass and rhythm which defined the nation’s popular music for more than three decades and which still pervades our public consciousness—is the Velvetones signature.

They vividly bring this classic music to life for a new generation of audiences, authentically recreating the style, musicality and essence of Swing-era band music.

They pepper their repertoire with contemporary pop hits to broaden their audience.

This month, the group will also be swinging on New Year’s Eve: same time, same place.

The Velvetones regularly play at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. People are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes.

For more information, contact Kathy Thayer at kathyt@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 398.