BTSC Dance Hotline: 858-496-6655
YOU GOTTA HAVE FUN. SEE YOU OUT DANCING.
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Rollin Zydeco in The Inland Empire
May 26, 2012:
Bayou Brothers
Intermediate Dance Lesson at 6:00 p.m. ($3)
Beginner Dance Lesson at 6:45 p.m. (free)
Band plays at 7:30 p.m.
Cover charge --- $15 includes homemade gumbo and rice.
Venue: Redlands Elks Lodge, 663 New York Street, Redlands, CA
Contact Ronda Conley 760-774-8023, rollinzydeco@gmail.com
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BTSC Presents:
Saturday, June 9, 2012:
Joe Hall and the Lousiana Canecutters
Friday, June 22, 2012
Kevin Naquin & The Ossun Playboys
Downloadable Flyer with First Timer Discount Coupons!
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BLACKPOT FESTIVAL AND COOKOFF
OCTOBER 26-27, 2012 NEAR LAFAYETTE, LA
The South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff is one of the most unique festivals in Louisiana. Held annually at Lafayette’s Acadian Village, the festival celebrates its 5th year this October with two days of great music, dancing, food, camping & jamming. The festival is a cooperative of south Louisiana musicians, artists and southern culture enthusiasts, creating an unprecedented gathering of south Louisiana’s hottest roots bands, as well as a number of groups from all over the country. Live performances range from Cajun & Zydeco, to Creole, Swing, Hot Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana, Irish & Old-Time. Plus, an old-fashioned black pot cook-off, accordion contest, called square dancing, and ample camping space for tents & RV’s. As of this posting, their Website does not reflect correct 2012 dates which I have confirmed with promoter. It is a Friday-Saturday event, with many festival goers camping, socializing and playing music the entire week leading up to it. Website.
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Top Bands Play Florida Venues
Visit FloridaCajunZydeco.com for Florida Cajun and zydeco events. Rosie Ledet is touring Florida the first week of May, making stops in Tallahassee, Bradenton and Goodland.

Bayou Brothers with "Hey Gator By The Bay," May 11, 2008 (with Peter Oliver on rubboards and candid footage of festival dancers) :: Video
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Theo & The Zydeco Patrol playing at Magnolia's, San Diego :: Video
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Gulfport Ramblers Cajun Band of Central Florida :: Video
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Porchdogs Cajun-Zydeco Band of Central Florida :: Video
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Cajun-Zydeco Grammy Nominees interviewed :: Video
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Zydeco Dance Exhibition :: Video

Dancing is a great way to reduce stress, have fun, learn new ways of moving your body, develop a new appreciation for music, become part of a group of friends with love of dance in common, and to express yourslef. So let's get started! Cajun and zydeco dances occur weekly, monthly, and on special dates when bands are in town. Before most dances a dance instructor or experienced dancer will present a beginner's lesson lasting about a half hour, often followed by a more advanced lesson for those with more dance experience also lasting about a half hour. In San Diego, Greg Benusa presents CD dances every Wednesday evening with lessons beginning at 7 p.m. and open dancing beginning a 8 p.m. at Tio Leo's, 5302 Napa Street, San Diego You can reach Greg at 619-857-8409, email gbenusa@sbcglobal.net for more information. Greg publishes a free e-newsletter which lists local dance events, and teaches private dance lessons to get you on the dance floor quicker. Enjoy dancing. It is the best way to make friends, enjoy music and get exercise all at the same time.

Zydeco at Tio Leo's 7-10 p.m. 7-8 pm. Zydeco dance lessons with Greg Benusa; 8-10 pm CD Cajun and zydeco dance. Videos of dance festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CDs and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.

Los Angeles and Orange County
Brad Sjoblom posts Los Angeles Cajun and zydeco dance events on his Website. If you have an event in the Southern California area you would like promoted on Brad's site, email Brad at zydecobrad@aol.com or call him at (310) 320-1915.
Bay Area
Every Friday Night -- Zydeco dance at Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Avenue in Alameda, CA. For info, contact Dana DeSimone at zydecod@msn.com, (Website www.sfzydeco.com).
Sacramento Area
Website www.louisianasue.com

Here is a brief lesson in the basic zydeco dance steps. There are many other steps and stylings which can be added to these steps. Contact Greg for private instruction in zydeco. Greg Benusa's contact number is 619-857-8409, and his Web site is www.zydecoach.com. FREE DVD on Cajun and zydeco dance basics! San Diego residents can Learn to zydeco and Cajun dance at home for free. Email greg@zydecoach.com with your name and address, and a zydeco and Cajun dance instruction DVD will be sent to you for free.

DREW MILLER'S SECOND LINE PARADE ON 88.3-FM
Tune into 88.3-FM on Saturday nights from 7pm–8pm for an hour of New Orleans music including a good sampling from Cajun and zydeco artists!

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