************** Mark Your Calendars *******************

The CZC Annual TARDI GRAS DANCE on will be on MARCH 3 at the FLYING MONKEY. Our all time favorite "local" Zydeco Band - Zydeco -T will be returning (back by popular demand - many said last year was one of the best Tardi Gras dances they remember). Invite your friends and bring your party to this party to "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (Festive attire encouraged ).

*********** 2 Special Events In Atlanta This Saturday ************

Forwarded from Cheri Mullenix (ATL Zydeco Dancer and Teacher extrodinaire) This Saturday (Dec 10) from 3 to 5 at Decatur School of Ballet (102 Church Street) in ATLANTA there will be an Advanced Zydeco Dancing Class with Kimberly Mayberry and Arthur Corbin. Experience zydeco dancing with these two great dancers from Houston, TX. $25 per person -no checks. Kimberly will be teaching with Arthur Corbin. They are both VERY good. The first part of the class will focus on couple moves, then we’ll separate the men from the women to focus on styling.

You don’t want to miss this exciting class!!!!!!***Must pre-register. Partners are not necessary. ****This is an Advanced class. Need to be comfortable dancing in the open position. Email Cheri at wannabe_sassy@yahoo.com Or call 770-975-0823 to register

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Many of you may fondly remember CZCs X-mas events with Dennis Stroughmat and Morris Ardoin and friends - fantastic Musicians (Creole style)…. If you go to Atlanta this Sat. Dec 10th, you are invited to a special event:

MORRIS ARDOIN CREOLE TRIO HOUSE PARTY at the HOME OF ROBERT KWASHA, 9795 Huntcliff Trace. Atlanta 30350

5:30 – 7 PM POT LUCK DINNER

7–8 PM TALK ON CREOLE MUSIC AND CULTURE

8–10 PM MUSIC

$15 SUGGESTED DONATION

The oldest son of the legendary Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin, Morris grew up around Creole La La music, the precursor to today’s Zydeco. He has promised us stories, two-steps, shuffles and bais bas’s. This is old-style, traditional dance hall music, performed with Morris on accordion and Dennis Stroughmatt on fiddle. They go on the road one week a year, and so this is a rare treat. Both men are experts on Creole history, and are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and music with ACZA.

************** DEC/JAN Sunday Nights at the Eagles *******************

For DECEMBER: Hal's Sunday night Zydeco dancing (and free lessons) at the Eagles will be held only on this Sunday, Dec. 11th and will be a Christmas theme (red & green encouraged). Happy Holidays. The first session of the New Year will kick off on Jan. 8th.

************** Birmingham ACME Dances *******************

NOTE: David and Dolores are retiring ACME mid-2012 after some 20 plus years. Enjoy these dances while you can…

Friday, January 6 – Birmingham, AL – Lil’ Malcolm & the House Rockers, 8–11 PM; $15; Concordia Club. See www.acmedance.org for details.

Friday, February 3 – Birmingham, AL – Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, 8–11 PM; $15; Concordia Club.

Concordia Club: Address: 3400 1st Avenue North, Birmingham (at the east end of the Sloss Furnaces viaduct). Phone: (205) 252-3570. Directions from I-59: Take the 31st Street exit (exit # 126-B) and at the traffic light turn south (towards downtown) onto 31st Street. (Note: Don't be confused by the Highway 31 exit, look for the 31st Street exit.) On 31st Street you will cross 10th, 8th, 7th, and 6th Avenue, then turn left onto the Messer Airport Highway. Go one block (you will drive under two railroad trestles) and take the next right onto 33rd Street. Drive to the light and turn left onto 2nd Avenue North. Go one block then turn right onto 34th Street. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the Concordia Club driveway.

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Happy Holidays to All, Hope to see you on the Dance Floor!

The Cajun/Zydeco Connection of Huntsville

CZC promotes Cajun and Zydeco dance, music and culture in Huntsville and North Alabama. We host dances featuring live Cajun and Zydeco bands, teach and promote Cajun and Zydeco dance lessons and workshops and do anything we can to bring that special 'joie de vivre' to Huntsville.

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For more info on Huntsville events, see the CZC website www.czdance.com.
For more info on Birmingham events, see the ACME website www.acmedance.org.
For more info on Atlanta events, see the ACZA website www.aczadance.org