Aug 23rd: Latest diary videos, info and new courses starting at Newtown. ILHC Level 3 class this Monday. Charleston Course #3 Sep 6th.

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.

ON NOW: Learn to Lindy Hop

Dates: Monday 2nd August at 6:30pm Monday 9th August at 6:30pm Monday 16th August at 6:30pm Monday 23th August at 6:30pm Monday 30th August at 6:30pm

Next Week in L3: The ILHC comes to Newtown

Have you ever watched a competition like the American Lindy Hop Championships, see the cool moves that the champs do and think "dang .. which I could do that!" Well Derek and Trish have done the hard work for you, we've studied the videos and will be teaching a selection of cool moves and/or combos from the swing dance champions like Nick Williams, Laura Keat, Kevin St. Laurent, Jo Hoffberg, Max Pitruzzella & Annie Trudeau. ... So if you're interested in NEW moves and technique fresh from the worlds top compeditors , come along for when the ULHS comes to Newtown. Check out: The Face Book Event

6th September: Learn to Charleston #3

In our Level 1 class we will be teaching the core step of Swing Dancing known as "The Charleston". This will be a 3 week course, starting with basics and then moving into other patterns, showing you how to combine with other basic Swing patterns. Check out: The Face Book Event Dates: Monday 6th September at 6:30pm Monday 13th September at 6:30pm Monday 20th September at 6:30pm Details: No experience or partner required, just rock up.

Photo of the week

Nice clean fun at Newtown.

Video of the week

Swing Thing! (Look for a few familiar Newtown faces)


Level 1

L1 Class Summary

Fourth week of Lindy Hop Basics We continue with week 4 of our 8 beat basics course, doing the same moves from week 3, adding in a bit more technique. • Swing Out from Closed • Swing out • Swing Out • Circle Watch all these moves in the video diary below.

Level 2

L2 Class Summary

This week we focused on rhythm variations and Eagle Slides from this week's incorporating them into Lindy Footwork & Styling. The Eagle Slide • Learn the Eagle Slide (Kick-Ball-Change, Scoot, Step) The Moves: • Charleston Variation • Travel to the side • Follows Tuck Turn Variation • Swing Out under the Arm variation

Level 3

L3 Class Summary

** DIP-O-WEEK ** Charleston Leg Hook In this class we had a series of Surprise turns for you. This required smooth leading from the leaders and good turning technique from the follower. We showed you how to do both. The Moves • Basket w Follow Turn • The 3-7 Break • Basic w Follow Shoulder turn (Syncopate &7 away for hit) • Follow Leg Lift ** BONUS DIP ** Named after Jess who helped invent it in class ... thanks Jess. The 'Johnny Jess' Watch all these moves in the video diary below.

Video Diary

URL Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4kqWQk3iBs

2nd September: Swing Social Dance at the Exchange

With the completion of our first Balboa Basics course we'd like to celebrate with dancing! So come along and dance the night away, we'll play a mix of swing tunes and a fun time is guaranteed. Check out: The Face Book Event Details: Thursday, 2nd September 2010 8.00pm – 11.00pm The Exchange Hotel, Cnr Bettie and Mullens Streets, Balmain $6 entry

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

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