Newtown : What's All The Fuss About?

W elcome to all our new dancers ... dance is a fantastic way to meet new people, exercise and have fun and we are glad to be joining you on your dance journey. In this section of the Swing Patrol Website here you will find news and information particular to Newtown and diary notes of what we taught in class, so you could print out these pages and keep a diary of everything that you've learnt. Also when ever possible we will maintain a weekly video diary of what we taught that week. So if you like what you see then come along to Newtown. The notes and video diary get updated weekly so keep checking every week.

LINDY HOP : WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?

Learn the Lindy Hop at Newtown. We are teaching the Lindy 8-Beat **FROM SCRATCH** but you still have time to jump in because will be reviewing the basic footwork and technique as well as teaching a few new things, don't hesitate! Come along next Monday as see what all the fuss is about ! DATE: Monday March 8th @ 6:30pm COST: $14 for the 1 hour class. SHOULD I GO?: YES!!

Level 1 - 8 Beat Basic - Wk 1 of 4

L1 Class Summary

Learn the the Lindy 8-Beat **FROM SCRATCH**. You still have time to jump in. The Footwork: • 8 Counts • Rock-Step, Step-Step, Step-Step, Step-Step The Basic Moves: • Footwork on the Spot • Pass By • Circle • Tuck Turn to Open Watch all these moves in the video diary below.

Level 2 - The RULES of Lindy

L2 Class Summary

In this class we wanted to cover the 4 most valuable technical rules that can be practically applied to improve your dancing. RULE #1: DANCE THE EVEN BEAT • Swing music rhythm emphasize the UP beat, the 2,4,6,8. As swing dancers we want to reflect that in out basics. • Lead the follow on count 2 instead of count 1 (This can now be a variation). RULE #2: GIVE THE FOLLOW HALF THE COUNT • Our favorite rule. • Everyone gets more time to DANCE. • In 6 counts the follower is finished moving by count 4 • In 8 counts the follower is finished moving by count 6 • Dance WITH the follow don't DANCE THE FOLLOW. RULE #3: QUITE HANDS • Take the static out of your leads. • Count in with your FEET (Like we showed you in class). RULE #4: HAS YOUR STYLING BECOME YOUR BASIC? • Not a practical rule like the others but an important question you need to ask yourself to be a fuller more complete dancer.

Level 3 - Welcome To Level 3

L3 Class Summary

Thank you prospective level three students for doing the routine that Trish and I choreographed. We hope that you picked up all the various skills and expectations that is required for a level 3 student. We taught the routine at a extremely fast pace, but with many of the subjects that we will deal with in this level, the pace is slower so we squeeze the most out of the class. What's In store for Level 3 Newtown? Our goal for the Advanced Level 3 class at Newtown to help the students reach the next level of their potential. We have some fantastic concepts and skills that we are just itching to share as well as some kick a@# moves to show you. NEXT WEEK: We will be exploring Advanced Frame Dynamics and moves. If you think that our class is for you then we'll see you next week. Watch all these moves in the video diary below.

Video Diary

URL Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQpMJmJTrAE

Private Lessons with Derek and Trish.

If you want to speed up your learning or put the finishing touch on your dancing then why not consider a private lesson with Derek or Trish (or both). Private lessons cost $60 per teacher or $80 for both (Great for couples learning). For more information drop Derek and/or Trish a email derek@swingpatrol.com or trish@swingpatrol.com

SP NEWTOWN is on Facebook

Hey did you know that there is a new Swing Patrol - Newtown group on facebook, SHOW ME SP NEWTOWN'S FACEBOOK GROUP SHOW ME DEREK'S FACEBOOK PAGE SHOW ME TRISH'S FACEBOOK PAGE

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