http://www.meetup.com/japanese-19/events/17022496/

Join us on April 3rd for a very special night as the NYC swing dance community puts on a benefit to support victims of the recent disaster in Japan.
We will have live music, dancing, performances and raffles to keep you hopping all night.
Proceeds will go to the Japan tsunami/earthquake relief effort.

Don't miss your chance to dance the night away with the legendary George Gee Swing Orchestra, with Special Guest Naomi Uyama!
Other bands and performers may be announced closer to the event.

And if you're new to swing dancing, don't be shy. Before George takes the stage, we’ll be offering free swing lessons for beginners with Akemi Kinukawa.

6pm, Free beginner’s lesson
7-9pm, George Gee Swing Orchestra with Naomi Uyama
till 11pm, DJ by Tomo Tanaka, Performances, Raffle and more!

Raffle prizes include
Dance event admissions (NYSDS, Frim Fram, Swing 46) , Beantown discount tickets, Restaurant discount coupons,
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn and George Gee Swing Orchestra CDs, Steven and Virginie instructional DVD(s), Frankie's books, and more!

Cover $10
(Proceeds go to aid the Japanese Tsunami and Earthquake recovery effort)