October 2025 Newsletter

 

Monthly Dance Saturday, October 18th

Where: The Charlottesville Band Building (1119 Fifth Street SW)

DJ: Ed Tharnish

8 – 10:30 pm: Dance

9:00 – 9:30: Member election and Halloween costume contest


Please note that there is no pre-dance lesson this month. The dance will begin 8pm. You must arrive by 9pm to be considered for the Halloween costume contest.


We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

  • $10 CSDS members and students with ID
  • $15 General Admission

CSDS Board of Directors Elections


Each October we host our Annual Meeting & Election of Directors, as set forth in our bylaws. This takes place during the announcements break for our October monthly dance. The Nominating Committee presents candidates for the Board. Elections are held—by acclamation unless contested—and newly elected Directors take office in January.

Save These Important Dates!


  • Our November monthly dance is on the 4th Saturday in November. Mark your calendars for November 22nd for the monthly CSDS Dance.
  • December 20th is our Member Appreciation Dinner and Holiday Dance. More details coming soon.


Swing Swap Weekly on Thursday

Swing Swap is a casual dance activity where new dancers can practice their basics and experienced dancers can try out new moves. But like social dances, Swing Swap is NEVER a place to offer unrequested feedback, criticism or evaluation.

When: Weekly on Thursdays

Where: Municipal Arts Center.

(aka “The MAC”), 1119 5th Street SW, across from 5th Street Station Shopping Mall.

7 - 8:30pm: social dancing


Admission Price:

Suggested donation of $3-$5

Cash or check only


Full DJ Schedule can be found on the CSDS facebook page or on the CSDS website event calendar. Thank you to all our Swing Swap volunteers who help DJ and host.

October DJ Schedule

Oct 2 Julie Barber

Oct 9 Didi Jennings

Oct 16 Kristin Wenger

Oct 23 Ed Tharnish

Oct 30 Kyla Miller


November DJ Schedule

Nov 6 Ed Tharnish

Nov 13 Kelly Ceppa

Nov 20 Kristin Wenger

Nov 27 – Cancelled

Swag Shop


Looking for some cool CSDS swag? We have CSDS T-shirts and shoe bags available for sale. Shoe bags come in a variety of colors. T-shirts are available in a variety of styles and sizes. Visit our CSDS Swag Shop webpage for details on how to purchase.

Keep in Touch


We will announce updates to our calendar and events by email, update our website and post on our Facebook page.


Inclement weather, other schedule changes, cancellations of our dances/events will be posted on our public Facebook page (you do not need to have an account) by 2 pm ET the day of.


Email questions to: cvilleswingdance@gmail.com

Make sure you are always up-to-date on the latest from CSDS. Follow Us On Social Media!

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CSDS has a Code of Code of Conduct. Attendees are expected to be familiar with and abide by it at all CSDS sponsored events.

Ways to Get Involved with CSDS


  1. Become a Member: Members get discounts at all CSDS monthly dances. CSDS offers an annual membership for just $20. Membership dues help to support CSDS and is completely optional for attending our events. To become a member or to renew your membership, please visit the CSDS website or take care of this in person at a CSDS dance. If you have any questions regarding the status of your membership, please contact CSDS.
  2. DJ or Volunteer: CSDS is always interested in recruiting new DJs and volunteers to join our team. If you're interested in being a DJ and helping out our dance club, check out the DJ page on the CSDS website email to the club to speak Emily Simmons..
  3. Spread the word: share these events and announcements with your friends!


West Coast Swing Information


Group Classes:


Dance Resources:

2025 CSDS Board of Directors

Kyla Miller – President & Website Administrator

Sarah Bryan – Treasurer

Ed Tharnish – Secretary

Kristin Wenger – Talent Coordinator

Sharon Coleman – Membership Coordinator

Emily Simmons – Swing Swap Coordinator

Sara Hodges – Social Media Manager


To learn more about the board visit the CSDS website Board of Directors Page.