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Harvest Moon Ball 2009 -- Saturday, September 26th


It's time again for Houston's Harvest Moon Ball, this Saturday, September 26th!

Houston's Harvest Moon Ball, held every Fall for the past thirteen years, is a co-sponsored Houston Swing Dance Society and Rice Social Dance Society event designed to celebrate Houston's social dance scene. It's an evening to wear one's finest clothing and dance the night away!

Your ticket includes ...

  • Live Music by the Old School Swing Band
  • Performances... by Houston's Hepcats, and more!
  • Contests with prizes... Last year's contests included Lindy for Speed, Swivels for Girls, and Swivels for Guys!
  • All skates... Solo Charleston, Jam Circles, and the Shim Sham... Join us!
  • Professional photographer -- pose in your favorite aerial or dance position!
Tickets may be purchased in advance from HSDS for $15.50 via Paypal, or are $20 at the door. The evening starts with a free lesson at 7 PM, and then dancing from 8 PM to Midnight.

The Ball will be held at Rice University's Grand Ballroom (map) at the Rice Memorial Center. Parking is free.

Ben and Shari Yau Workshop, Saturday October 3rd

The Houston Swing Dance Society is hosting a workshop with the fun and charming Ben and Sheri Yau on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009.

  • Saturday, October 3rd, 11-3pm
  • Location: King's Dance School 5400 Bellaire Blvd
  • Online Registration: $30 members $40 non-members
  • Private lessons are also available
Visit HSDS's site for full event details, including the videos of their TWO National Jitterbug Championship award winning routines!