10/11/2006

California Dance Clubs

Swing on Sunday at The Derby.

With its throwback to Hollywood's golden age of glamour, The Derby is fast becoming one of Los Angeles preferred, unpretentious nightspots. What makes The Derby popular to its young and older patrons is its low-key, albeit, elegant atmosphere. Located in Los Feliz, an eclectic community of artists, writers, actors, and musicians, The Derby has quietly become the spot to have a drink and listen to some live jazz, swing, bebop, and the blues. The Derby is a place where Hollywood goes to relax, not necessarily "to be seen". SUNDAY NIGHT SWINGS AT THE DERBY Doors Open at 6 pm $10.00 Cover 2 Classes 1st Class INT Lindy Hopp at 6:30 2nd Class BEG Jitterbug/East Coast at 7:30 LIVE SWING BAND STARTS AT 8:30PM 21 AND OVER AT ALL TIMES What Old Hollywood looks like at the Derby is set in a 100-by-35 foot room lined on one wall with six private booths hung with burgundy velvet curtains. Anchoring the center of the room is an ornate oval bar that saw service in the 1945 film "Mildred Pierce." This is the drama in which Joan Crawford said the immortal line "People have to drink somewhere. Why not here?" Check out the comments for more California Dance Spots Or Click to Add your own recommendation