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I’m in Melbourne for work for a few days and took the opportunity to do the Level 1, 2 and 3 classes at Swing Patrol Fitzroy last night. Life’s been pretty busy so I haven’t had much of a chance to be a swing dance student lately, let alone be a level 1 student. It was great being in a class situation again, not just to learn new things but also to feel the infectious joy that those new to swing dancing bring. So, if you’ve been absent from learning for a while and feel you’re dancing is getting a little stale, pop along to a class and give yourself an injection of inspiration.
Chris Kearns
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1. Latest News
a. SP Petersham
We're going to continue with charleston this week, expanding our side-by-side repertoire with some of our favourite variations. But of course we'll be going over the basics again, so this week is an excellent week to start from scratch.
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b. SP Balmain
Next week we’ll be moving on to more 8-beat moves in Level 1. I think it’s time to teach the Follows to spin! In Level 2 we’ll be crunching our swing out technique some more focusing on counts 5-8.
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c. SP Paddington
Next week at Paddo sees us teaching 8 beat Lindy Hop goodness from scratch in Level 1 and in Level 2 we'll be covering some moves and techniques that will have you using the whole dance floor.
d. SP North Sydney
It’s a Blues week next Tuesday at North Sydney! In Level 1 at 6.45 we’re starting 8 Beat Lindy Hop, in Level 2 at 7.45 we’re working on connection, and following this it’s Blues at 8.45! Hope to see you there!Swing Pit
e. Swing Pit
The Swing Pit has updated its timetable. The Level 1 class now starts at 8:00pm with social dancing starting at 9.00pm. What does this really mean??? MORESOCIAL DANCING!
The next Swing Pit is on 24th February
8pm – Level 1 Total beginners class
***ALL WELCOME***
9pm – Social dancing
St Stephens Church Hall
189 Church Street, Newtown
** SWING PIT : LIVE MUSIC **
Swing Patrol is both excited and happy to announce that we are one again offering LIVE MUSIC in March! Vini and Moonlighters will be at Swing Pit on 23rd March 2012. Come along and be swooned by this awesome band. Word on the street is that they have a few new numbers to get the party started!
Level 1 class (total beginners) - $15
Social night - $15 entry
2. SP Events
a. Max and Amanda's Flying Circus
Are you ready to soar in the air? Max and Amandaare back with a workshop designed to build on the skills taught at their previous fabulous flip fests! Places are limited so be quick to secure your spot. Let's jump, fly, fling and flip! Come along to a fabulous workshop and learn new flips, improve your aerials technique and add some air to your dancing.
This time around we've got a personal favourite - theHip Flip! The second aerial is Round the World. There are only 30 couples spots available. You will need to have a partner for the workshop and you will work with them for the whole session.
Sunday March 4th
St. Stephens Hall, 189 Church Street (off King St), Newtown
10.00am - 12.00pm
$50 for the two hours per person (includes GST)
BYO Partner
Registration OPEN
***CLICK HERE TO REGISTER***
More info
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b. Blues Before Sunrise (Melbourne)
April 20 -22
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
PLEASE NOTE: The code for the 10% discount for interstate & overseas dancers is “Traveller” (There is no 's' at the end…we apologise for the confusion).
Passes are selling like hotcakes.
There are still spots open in every level with a GOLDpass.
Sign up today!
GOLD PASS $275 (includes all workshops & all social dancing!!)
WORKSHOP PASS $220 (Saturday & Sunday workshops only)
SOCIAL PASS $110 (3 nights of social dancing)
This year is going to be amazing with high quality teaching, amazing DJs and “you won’t believe your ears” LIVE music! Plus NEW for 2012 is the Solo Jazz Stream with Ramona Staffeld.
www.bluesbeforesunrise.com.au
c. No MSF for 2012
The Melbourne Swing Festival will not run this year due to a number of factors and we would prefer to hold an extraordinary event rather than one that doesn't tick all our boxes. We encourage dancers to attend workshops as they arise throughout the year and consider supporting other fabulous interstate events. The festival will return kicking and swinging in 2013.
3. Swing dancing Gig Guide… thanks Ben!
This week get set for the return of Jump Jive and Wail at its new venue, the Landsdowne. It's back and bigger and better than ever so get on down there for the best swing, jump blues and rockabilly in town. Sunday will be Unity Hall as always but Monday night head on down to 505 for the second Cope Street Parade Swing Night, this time with George Washingmachine! As always all the details are on my blog.
4. Links, legends, birthdays & other swing goodness
a. Legends of the week
All our wonderful dancers who answered the call and are going to dress up and dance and twirl for the TV cameras TONIGHT!
The ABC is making a documentary on activities for couples and they would like one of their couples to learn and dance Swing! So we're setting up a mock social dance for them to be involved in and YOU awesome dancers are going to be there looking glorious and glamorous and dancing like nobody's business. Many thanks for taking part and showing off this dance we love - please note all lead and follow spots have now filled.
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b. Birthdays of the week
Happy Birthday to Jenni Hastings 17-Feb, Jill Polock 17-Feb, Vincenza Taylor 19 Feb, Chris Gambian 19 Feb, Lucy Charles 21-Feb, Rochelle 22-Feb and Frances Barrett 22-Feb. Wishing you joy and cupcakes!
c. Links of the week
Cambodia's FIRST lindy exchange
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Brisbane's FIRST lindy exchange
d. Clip of the week
This Flash Mob thing sure has caught on...this week,Buenos Aires!
e. Photos of the week
Classic shots of air steps from LIFE magazine 1943. Get your own aerial action at the Flying Circus!
Have a great week,
The whole SP team
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