What we’re about
This group is for people who are interested in social dancing around LA and the valley. The original Organizer of this group hosted-organized several dances every month - a great way to get better at dancing while meeting other people who love to dance.
The current Organizer stepped up when the group was 2 days from being disappeared - but doesn't have the time to do the necessary organizing work. Any hosting-organizing-assisting will be appreciated by all attendees.
'Somebody should do something
I'm somebody'
I did something, but...
You're somebody also
Can you do something to help?
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- BIG BAND ALUMNI AT HISTORIC POST 43Hollywood American Legion Post 43, Los Angeles, CA
Join us at the Historic American Legion Hollywood Post 43 in the Cabaret Room from 2:00-4:00 pm for an afternoon of live 40’s and 50’s music and dancing. This show will transport you to the Golden Age of Hollywood Nightclubs with a full 17-piece Big Band and two singers, performing the best of the Great American Songbook.
The Big Band Alumni has been a Los Angeles musical institution for over 25 years. The spotlight is on Big Band Jazz, Swing, and Classic Vocal Pop Standards - all performed to danceable tempos.
Formed by musicians who performed with the original "name" bands, such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Count Basie, and Les Brown - The Big Band Alumni is today considered by many the premier Big Band in Southern California. Its members have performed with such pop icons as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and even Lady Gaga. Band leader and singer, Bill A. Jones, was in the cast of Glee, and female singer Nancy Osborn is herself Grammy nominated. She sang at the Avalon Ball this past May! A fabulous performance!
Click on this link to see a video of the band and the location.
https://bigbandalumni.com/second-sundays/?sfnsn=moHollywood Post 43 is part of The American Legion, dedicated to serving Veterans, Youth, and the Community. This historic hall - an Egyptian Revival architectural masterpiece, was built in 1929 - but the post was founded in 1919 by WWI veterans working in the motion picture industry. Over the years, members have included Hollywood luminaries like Clark Gable, Charlton Heston, Mickey Rooney, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Stan Lee... and so many more. For more information on Post 43, go to www.HollywoodPost43.org.
Free parking on site. Entrance fee $20. If Post 43 runs out of parking spots, the Post 43 attendant will give you a pass to set on your dashboard viewable through the windshield to park at the Hollywood Heritage across the street.
Casual attire is acceptable. But, as always, you'll have more fun if you dress for the occasion. Vintage attire is fun and welcome. There are great photo ops in this beautiful historic building. I've posted some photos from the past events I've attended.
A word about the attendees: Most are in their fifties through seventies and many bring dance partners. But, if you love big band music, this is an incredible experience even if you don't have a dance partner. And I've often seen singles in their twenties and thirties at these events. Don't be shy about asking an older or younger person to dance if you come alone. That's what everyone in the dance community does. Or, just come to listen to the fabulous music and support the American Legion.
I will arrive early to get a table. But look for me on the dance floor!
Paula
