SWING DANCING: Beginner Lindy Hop (5 Week Class)
Class Series (Student with ID) $55
Welcome to Dance Frankie!
Welcome to the new DanceFrankie.com website!
Frankie Hagan is a longstanding entertainment professional available for professional deejay services, emcee work, and individual or group partnered dance instruction. Frankie’s services can be utilized by planners and coordinators for performance or corporate events, competitions, weddings, colleges, churches, military institutions, and various social organizations. Lessons or classes can be scheduled for a single event or as a continuing series.
Deejay events and emcee events should be scheduled through Island Sound Music & Video Deejay Services in Raleigh, NC. Frankie now works independently as a dance instructor, and should be contacted directly for information on these services.
Frankie is also a contributing writer for Retrospective Magazine, and has written many columns and music reviews on retro-music and dance culture. Frankie has previously been a contributor for Retro Radar (formerly Atomic Magazine) and Port Halcyon. Frankie Hagan can be contacted to review an album of an appropriate retro genre.
This website is to be used as a resource for current entertainment projects involving Frankie, his experience, the material he covers, and what organizations he is currently associated with.
fhagan@fmrealty.com
(919) 696-5770
4/23 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s (Hot Cup of Joe)
On Monday, April 23rd, 2012 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of Jazz and Swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans. Smoking is permitted. Multiple flat screens at and around the bar. Heavy duty smoke suckers will be turned on for the benefit of the non-smoking dance clientele.
FEATURE SET: He’s an exciting Triangle area deejay and dance teacher! He’s the mover and shaker behind Hot Club of Durham! — This Monday night he spins swing hipster hotness in the 9:00 PM feature set and brings some Hot Club magic to downtown Raleigh! Who dat? — It’s Joseph Jackson’s FIRST EVER feature set at Amra’s Raleigh!!
MUSIC: Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Stay for the late night w/Frankie and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, R&B, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
DANCE LESSON: Beginner Swing dancing w/Frankie Hagan at 7:00 PM. FREE CLASS.
PARKING: You can park close and conveniently on the street, or directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
AMBIANCE: Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio when the weather permits. Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night. 
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
www.hotclubofdurham.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
4/16 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s
On Monday, April 16th, 2012 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of Jazz and Swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans. Smoking is permitted. Multiple flat screens at and around the bar. Heavy smoke suckers will be turned on for the benefit of the non-smoking clientele.
MUSIC: Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Stay for the late night w/Frankie and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, R&B, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
PARKING: You can park close and conveniently on the street, or directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
AMBIANCE: Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio when the weather permits. Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
4/9 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s (Laura Unleashed)
On Monday, April 9th, 2012 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of Jazz and Swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening and dancing–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans. Smoking is permitted. Multiple flat screens are positioned at and around the bar. Heavy duty smoke suckers will be employed during the evening to enhance non-smoker enjoyment and comfort.
MUSIC: Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:45 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Stay for the late night w/Frankie and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, R&B, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
FEATURE SET: Celebrated dancer, deejay and Raleigh local Laura Faye Lackey will be deejaying her FIRST EVER feature set at Amra’s from 9:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Come check her out!!
DANCE CLASS: At 7:00 PM there’s a Swing Dance Lesson w/Frankie (just $10).
PARKING: You can park close and conveniently on the street, or directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
AMBIANCE: Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio when the weather permits. Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
1/2 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s (Auld Lang Syne)
On Monday, January 2nd, 2012 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of post-2011 fun and socializing with Jazz and Swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Want more? — Stay for the late night w/Frankie and Ryan Pflumm, and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, r&b, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar. At 7:00 PM there’s a Beginner Swing Dance Lesson w/Frankie and Abi (Just $10!) Wanna learn to dance for the New Year? — come see us!!
You don’t have to know how to dance to enjoy the event: Great jazz and a relaxing ambiance at a Glenwood Avenue venue that stays open until 2 AM on a Monday night (Frankie follows jazz & swing with a “hipster” contemporary set until 1:30 AM). Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio for when the weather permits. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans.
Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
Parking? – close and convenient – available on the street, or you can park – directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
Ready to stay out and mix it up? — Stick around for Frankie & Ryan’s Late Night and enjoy “hipster” contemporary tracks, soul, west coast swing, and more until closing.
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
12/26 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s (Kris Kringle Crunches)
On Monday, December 26th, 2011 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of post-holiday cheer and mild exercise – if you like to dance – all part of re-gifted jazz and swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Want more? — Stay for the late night w/Frankie and Ryan Pflumm, and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, r&b, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar. At 7:00 PM there’s a Beginner Swing Dance Lesson w/Frankie and Abi (Just $10!) Wanna learn to dance for the New Year? — come see us!!
You don’t have to know how to dance to enjoy the event: Great jazz and a relaxing ambiance at a Glenwood Avenue venue that stays open until 2 AM on a Monday night (Frankie follows jazz & swing with a “hipster” contemporary set until 1:30 AM). Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio for when the weather permits. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans.
Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
Parking? – close and convenient – available on the street, or you can park – directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
Ready to stay out and mix it up? — Stick around for Frankie & Ryan’s Late Night and enjoy “hipster” contemporary tracks, soul, west coast swing, and more until closing.
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
Dec 21st-26th: Private Lessons Over the Holidays
Frankie Hagan will be spending the Christmas holiday in Charleston, SC. Friends and former students interested in private lessons at $40/hour rate should contact Frankie about his availability during this timeframe. Merry Christmas!!
12/19 – Jazz & Swing Night: Amra’s (Mistletoe Monday)
On Monday, December 19th, 2011 join Amra’s of Raleigh for an evening of jazz and swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue.
Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM (or later)! for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan. Want more? — Stay for the late night w/Frankie and Ryan Pflumm, and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, r&b, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar, or enjoy the fantastic buffet (just $10) by Urbana Catering and Chef Vaughn in the back. 7:00 PM Beginner Swing Dance Lesson w/Frankie and Abi (Just $10!) Wanna learn to dance for the New Year? — come see us!!
You don’t have to know how to dance to enjoy the event: Great jazz and a relaxing ambiance at a Glenwood Avenue venue that stays open until 2 AM on a Monday night (Frankie follows jazz & swing with a “hipster” contemporary set until 1:30 AM). Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio for when the weather permits. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans.
For cigar lovers: 8:30 PM to 12:00 Midnight come enjoy a night of Cigars and Scotch – Oliva Cigars and Chivas Regal flight – Special deals on single and box purchases -buy 4 cigars get one free or 20% off box purchases!
Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
Parking? – close and convenient – available on the street, or you can park – directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
What more do you need? – Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
Ready to stay out and mix it up? — Stick around for Frankie & Ryan’s Late Night and enjoy “hipster” contemporary tracks, soul, west coast swing, and more until closing.
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
12/12 – Sinatra 96: Amra’s (ft. Bill Stonehouse)
Monday, December 12th, 2011 would have been Frank Sinatra’s 96th birthday. To mark this event Amra’s of Raleigh presents an evening of jazz and swing at downtown Raleigh’s premiere Cigar & Cocktail Bar on Glenwood Avenue. Headlining the evening will be celebrated Sinatra impersonator Bill Stonehouse!
Bill will perform two fantastic sets starting at 8:30 PM with a 20 Minute break in between. Enjoy deejayed modern and swing era jazz from 7:30 PM until 11:30 PM for ambiance or dancing with Deejay Frankie Hagan before and after the Frank Sinatra performance. Want more? — Stay for the late night w/Frankie and Ryan Pflumm, and enjoy a rich blend of classic & contemporary soul, r&b, funk, blues, and more — altogether, it’s the coolest hipster cocktail for your Monday night. Make Amra’s your destination!
There is NO COVER to enjoy the evening–but PLEASE consider supporting the event by purchasing a cocktail from the bar, or enjoy the fantastic buffet (just $10) by Urbana Catering and Chef Vaughn in the back.
You don’t have to know how to dance to enjoy the event: Great jazz and a relaxing ambiance at a Glenwood Avenue venue that stays open until 2 AM on a Monday night (Frankie follows jazz & swing with a “hipster” contemporary set until 1:30 AM). Make yourself comfortable in a beautiful up-scale cocktail bar/premium cigar store in a setting with a gorgeous, vintage speakeasy feel. Enjoy the night air? — there’s outside seating on the patio for when the weather permits. Monday night bar specials include $4 well drinks and $5 Cosmopolitans.
Wanna dance? – enjoy great music and a fast, dance shoe friendly hardwood floor in an atmosphere evocative of prohibition era speakeasies in Downtown Raleigh – right on trendy Glenwood Avenue – and all of this without being out too late on a work night.
Parking? – close and convenient – available on the street, or you can park – directly across the road – in the parking lot at 107 Glenwood after 5 PM.
What more do you need? – Frank Sinatra, Great people, dancing, cocktails, cigars, food, hipster lounging, and so much more!!
Amra’s is bringing jazz & swing back to Raleigh!! Be a part of it!
Ready to stay out and mix it up? — Stick around for Frankie & Ryan’s Late Night and enjoy “hipster” contemporary tracks, soul, west coast swing, and more until closing.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bill-Stonehouse/84170368387
www.amrasraleigh.com
www.dancefrankie.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deejay-dancefrankie/197819213587854
