We are madly trying to pack our bags for our trip over to Perth for Hullaballoo (our very first trip to Perth). We won’t be without some of our Sydney friends as David, Trish, Katherine and Michael are heading over as well. We are looking forward to experiencing swing WA style so expect a full report on our return.
Unfortunately there is not Roxbury this weekend as the pub has another function happening however we will be having a “make up” Roxbury on the 28th and then again on the 5th May putting us back into our regular pattern.
*** All Wednesday night classes will be on on ANZAC day ****
Andrew Sutton Workshop Sunday 6th May–
Swingtime Australia are proud to present Andrew Sutton from the USA on the Sunday the 6th of May. This workshop will take your dancing to the next level, it won’t be about lots of new moves that you can’t remember once it’s over, instead it’s jam-packed with all the techniques that will not only boost dancing but your confidence on the floor.
Andrew has taught and performed in venues throughout the U.S. and Europe. Competition highlights include: 2001 ALHC 1st place Cabaret Champion, 2002 2nd place World Lindy Hop Champion and 2003 ALHC 1st place Jill & Jack Champion. For several years, Andrew danced with the Flyin' Lindy Hoppers Dance Team. He brings a fresh approach to creative social dance.
Andrew believes that in order to truly keep dance improving, we have to continue learning and improving at all levels. To make sure that this happens, he focuses his class material on things that advanced dancers are interested in focusing on, but yet it will be taught it in a way that even the beginner can understand and perform correctly. His goal is to make the dance seem as simple as possible for the beginner and yet interesting enough for the advanced dancers to want to continue to learn more.
To Register simply email peta@swingtimeaustralia.com or see one of your teachers in class.
Workshop Schedule Sunday 6th May
Morning Session 10.30am – 1pm
101 Styles of Connection This class will provide you with some of the most important techniques that Andrew uses in his dancing. All of the other classes during this week will use these techniques in some way or another. Specifically, follows will learn special techniques on how to feel as light as a feather and still completely connected. Leads will learn how to make moves feel great for the follow and how to adjust their lead to work with every follow.
Improvising with a partner Through the use of jazz steps, this class will teach you how to improvise on the social dance floor as well as how to learn new moves much faster than the average dancer. If you feel you are a shy, timid, or conservative dancer, this class will start to break you out of your shell so smoothly you won't even notice it.
Afternoon Session 2pm – 4.30pm
Charleston and Rhythm Variations This class will give you some new ideas on how to make your charleston more interesting by adding both Rhythm and Lead changes in some old and new variations.
Being Creative Andrew's facilitation, not only will you be creating your own moves but you will learn some great techniques to make it easy to create moves that both feel great and look great!
Prices per person
½ Day $50
Full Day $80
Pearl Harbor Dance Saturday 26th May -
Keep this evening free for a fun filled night of swing dancing – a chance to dress up and let loose on the floor. Start planning your outfit now – wow what a choice - think 1940’s, Hawaiian and military. Non stop very swingable music all night long.
Swingtime HQ Starts 8pm Cost $10 pp (includes all of your drinks of course!)
Wintersun Festival June 2007-
One of our favourite weekends, and of course we will be going again this year. If you are planning on attending plan to be there over the long weekend. Lots of Rock ‘n Roll, Rockabilly and Swing to keep you dancing most of your waking hours!
Wintersun 2007 starts on Friday 1st June and ends with the huge Best of Wintersun Concert on Monday 11th June. Wintersun is Australia's leading annual Retro Nostalgia Festival. Featuring over 1000 Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars, more than 100 bands and performers, dancing, movies, street parade and competitions. The festival is held in the border coastal towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads on the New South Wales & Queensland border. Many events are free, some are in the streets while others are in the local clubs and shopping centres.
If you are planning on going to the Swing ball on the Sunday night let me know as I will be organizing a group booking so we can all sit together. sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com
http://www.wintersun.org.au
Hullaballoo 2007 - Perth April 19th – 23rd 2007-03-14
The Perth Lindy exchange. A weekend jam packed with swing dancing and workshops from international instructors. The boffins at the Perth Swing Dance Society labs have developed a new strain of Hullaballoo specially designed to keep you awake and swingin’! Hullabaloo symptoms include workshops with international and Aussie teachers, dances at Perth’s swing hot spots, The Hullabaloo Hop, live swing bands, Australia’s best Swing DJs, the Swing Out to Victory Ball, crazy comps like our Jack & Jill, late night dancing every night and some NEW surprises!
Check out the website for further information. Perth Swing Dance Society: Hullabaloo 2007: Perth Lindy Exchange, Australia
Devil City Swing – Tasmania’s first Lindy Exchange 22nd – 24th June 2007
A note from Kara
I'd like to let you all know about Tasmania's first Lindy Exchange! Devil City Swing is being held predominantly in Hobart over the weekend of 22nd - 24th June 2007. We hope to cram in more social dancing, live jazz/blues/swing bands and smokin' Dj's in to one weekend than you ever thought possible! Our highlight event is the Roaring 40s Ball on the Saturday night (proudly sponsored by Roaring 40s). We are venturing out past the bright lights of our capital city to Copping for a night of devilish delights. We are also planning some sight seeing tours, and plenty of opportunities to sample some of Tassie's most famous produce (think beer, wine, cheese, and of course apples!) www.devilcityswing.com.au
Rock ‘n’ Roll Cruise – ANZAC Day with Tezza and the Twist Tops
What a great way to celebrate ANZAC day! Join Tezza and the crew for a great day of eating and dancing from 12 – 4pm. $40 includes an all you can eat buffet lunch. Departs 11.45 sharp Pyrmont Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour.
Bookings are essential ph 0408101826
Gig guide – Don’t forget to check out our gig guide on the website http://www.swingtimeaustralia.com
See you on the dance floor
Bruce, Sharon and the Swingtime team
0402 489 967
www.swingtimeaustralia.com
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