The purpose of the Great Lakes Swing Dance Club (GLSDC) is to "inform, encourage, promote and
enjoy Swing Dance of all forms."
GLSDC meets weekly on the large wooden dance floor at Rollhaven of Flushing, 3464 Ann Drive off Pierson Road, west of I-75 and just east of Elms Road. Click HERE for a detailed map.
GLSDC members dance every Wednesday; group lessons are offered at 6:00 PM, with open dancing 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lessons are conducted by one of the many fine instructors in Genesee County and mid-Michigan. One of five club DJ's provides a good mix of music each week; primarily East & West Coast Swing, Hustle, with a bit of Cha-Cha, Nightclub Two Step and a few feature dances tossed in for good measure.
Membership in GLSDC is $25 for new members and $20 for renewals. See below for more details and the membership form.
GLSDC
is a member club of the American Bop Association, which
is "Dedicated to the preservation of Bop, Swing, Shag and
Jitterbug." ABA member clubs sponsor many of the major swing
dance events held each year. For more information about the ABA
click HERE.
For more information about ABA member club events see the Road Trip Info link below or click HERE
Parking at Rollhaven can be tight at times. If you park in the surface lot, please take care to park between the yellow lines, so that we may use every space in the parking lot.
Overflow parking for Rollhaven is along Ann Drive. The township police have directed that we park ONLY on the EAST SIDE of Ann Street (the Rollhaven/Dalton Airport side of Ann Street.)
Please observe this restriction so that we may maintain good relationships with Rollhaven's neighbors; in particular, avoid blocking driveways along Ann Drive.
Another reminder - the waterproofing business across from Rollhaven has asked that we do not park in their lot, as trucks and trailers may arrive an any hour. Vehicles improperly parked on that private property may be ticketed or towed.
Detailed Map HERE - When the map appears, click it for a larger view
Admission and Membership Fees
Effective March 1, 2008
GLSDC Members: Lesson $3.00, Dance $7.00
Non-members: Lesson $6.00, Dance $10.00
Currently enrolled college age students admitted at club member rates; be prepared to present your current valid college ID card.
GLSDC Membership Fees: $25 first year, $20 renewal there after
Membership year March 1 through February 28
Memberships not renewed before March 1 expire; subsequent renewal is considered a new membership and is subject to the $25 initial membership fee.
Membership cards are mailed to all members, typically within two weeks of joining/renewing. Members should carry their GLSDC membership card to all club events.
The 2009 membership form is available HERE.
What's New?
Next Event - Picnic/Potluck Dance
Sunday August 2 - Polish Legion of American Veterans Park
Watch the Newsletter for more information. If you'd like to help with this event, please contact President Rogers or one of the other officers.
Membership Reminder
If you did not renew your membership prior to March 1, it has expired. Subsequent renewal is considered a new membership and is subject to the $25 initial membership fee. The membership application form is HERE
New Google Member Map Available
A new Google Map has been created that shows the cities in which our members live. The number of members in a particular location is listed, but the map contains no name-linked data. To view the map click HERE
Roadtrip Info has been updated for 2009 - click HERE
GLSDC Shop at CafePress
Shop for GLSDC Logo clothing, gifts and goodies at the new GLSDC shop at CafePress. More than 40 different styles of clothing in an assortment of colors. Hats, aprons, mugs, tile costers, pins, magnets, stickers, greeting cards, note cards, posters, tote bags, clocks and even a logo teddybear. Proceeds support GLSDC activities.
To visit the GLSDC shop, click HERE
Where We Live
The Rest of the GLSDC site:
Last Update 6/09