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1. Two in One Evening
Remember... if you do two classes in one evening – then the second class if half price!
£8 + £4 = £12 for two hours.... or 1.5 dots off your class card! Worth considering.
2. Class cards are the way to go!
A much cheaper & convenient way to learn – 10 classes per card at £65 per card. Classes on a casual basis are £8 but only £6.50 if you buy a class discount card. Definitely worth considering as the cards are valid for 12 months. Email info@swingpatrol.co.uk Details HERE
3. Outdoor Mayhem for Maida Vale
Come and join the fun for some out-door frivolity in Maida Vale next Sunday 14 March.
Help James and Pippa promote the new classes in Maida Vale by dancing to some fun tunes and join us for a bite to eat. We will meet at 12 noon at the Maida Vale tube station. Hope to see you there. Pip and James
4. Intermediate/Advanced Lindy with Evita Arce & Michael Jagger – March 11th
By popular request this is an evening for true intermediate and advanced dancers. You must be comfortable with eight beat Lindy Hop and able to transition easily between different rhythms. 7.30pm - 9.30pm Two hours of solid true intermediate learning with a focus on connection, styling and fun! Details HERE ( Follow spots full ..sorry. )
5. Balboa with Dan Guest – Saturday March 20th
Dan has played a major towards popularising in the UK. He is Britain’s busiest teacher of Balboa and teaches the dance regularly in his own classes and at other events.Balboa workshop, Saturday March 20th, 1.00-5.15pm
We would love all of you to get a taste of Balboa so teh first session will assume no prior Balboa knolwedge. More about this workshop next week. More info HERE
6. Baby Balboa classes in King’s Cross
Wednesday nights in Kings Cross.. 8.15pm. Aimed at our new Lindy Hoppers who want to really learn this amazing dance. Dancing after class.. very exciting. Starts Wed April 28th with Gary & Lynelle. More information soon.
7. London Swing Festival - Early Bird Discount - 3 days to go
Details
Yes that's right you crazy Swing Patrolers - the Early Bird discount for the London Swing Festival will run out at Midnight on Wednesday 10 March. Register now to secure your discount.
This festival is shaping up to be a weekend to remember. Not only do we have three teams of the best instructors in the world with Steven and Virginie, Bernard and Anne-Helene and Dax and Sarah, but we also have the very best swing music in the world coming your way. Steven Mitchell and Malcolm Holt - known as the Rhythm Cats will be joined by the musical genius of Gordon Webster. These guys are an amazing combination that understand exactly what swing dancers want and need to make it impossible to take a break from the dance floor - DON'T MISS OUT...
Follows - remember the more leads you can encourage to register - the happier we will all be. Grab your registration buddy now and register to secure your discount.
8. Learn to Dance in a Day – THREE DATES – EAST & WEST
We have three new dates for our ever popular Learn to Dance in a Day workshops.
Saturday March 20th at Brick Lane – Details HERE
Saturday April 10th at Chiswick – Details HERE
Saturday April 17th at Brick Lane – Details HERE
9. Aerials workshop April 24th
Don’t forget to find your Aerials partner for the next workshop. Details HERE
Session 1 – “Taking Off”... Aerials covered: Hip Sit and Shrimp Roll
Session 2 – “Loop-the-Loop”... Aerials covered: Kick Out and Shoulder Shimmy
Session 3 – “Hitting Mach 3!”... Aerials covered: Aces Ending and Neck Flip
Footage of what you will learn here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjSBV8NCam4
10. Next Swing Pit, Saturday Stroll and Stokey dates
Next Swing Pit: Sunday 1th April - Details HERE
Next Stokey: Friday 12th March - Details HERE
Next Saturday night Old Street Stroll: Saturday 27th March - Details HERE
11. Road Trip to Portsmouth – Sat March 27th
A cool group of swing dancers ( www.theswingdancecompany.co.uk ) have invited Swing Patrol to perform on Sat March 27th a their event. Scott & Paula are heading down so if you thought a road trip sounded like fun drop Scott a note and they may be able to billet you and we come back the next morning. Email scott@swingpatrol.co.uk if you want more information.
12. Cancer Research: Race for Life
Swing Patrol will be entertaining as part of the Race for Life initiative around London in a few months. The performance spots are all over town and we need you involved! Stay tuned for some performance information closer to the time. We know a few Swing Patrol gals are involved already in the run so it's great to get behind such a special cause.
Regent's Park Saturday 22nd May 11:00
Crystal Palace Sunday 6th June 11:00
Hampstead Sunday 06th June 11:00
Blackheath Sunday 04th July 10:30
Blackheath Sunday 04th July 14:00
Hyde Park Sunday 18th July 11:00
Finsbury Park Saturday 24th July 09:30
Finsbury Park Sunday 25th July 10:30
Clapham Common Saturday 31st July 09:00 and 11:00 races
13. Specific class information and diary notes from your teachers...
MONDAYS
Elgin Bar - Maida Vale - DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Brand New Beginner class
The Litten Tree – Old Street – DIARY NOTE
7.00pm L1 New Total Beginners
8.15pm L2 – Eight Beat Lindy Hop
The Florence – Angel – DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Total Beginners
TUESDAYS
Chateau 6 – Fulham – CLASSES RELOCATING
Edinburgh Cellars -Newington Green – DIARY NOTE
7.00pm L1 New Total Beginners
8.00pm L2 – Eight Beat Lindy Hop
Two Breweries - Clapham Common – DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Beginners
8.15pm Intermediate class
O Bar – Soho - DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Beginners
WEDNESDAYS
The Trafalgar – Greenwich – Refer to website
7.00pm Beginners
8.00pm Intermediates
Vibe Bar – Brick Lane - DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Beginners
8.00pm Intermediates ( no class this week..)
**A special note to our new Croydon dancers: DIARY NOTE
This week we got the 2010 Croydon classes off to a flying start with huge and enthusiastic beginners' class - who were very good at the Charleston we threw at them! Intermediates' also did really well with a mixture of
Charleston styles and moves - with more emphasis on technique and leading/following.
This week we will be back with more new Charleston for the beginners' - as we will for the next 3 weeks. As always, no experience is assumed or required, nor is a partner - just turn up and dance!
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday at 7! Alan & Grace
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THURSDAYS
Thai Silk -Southwark – DIARY NOTE
7.00pm Beginners
8.15pm Intermediates
14. Legends of the week
All the gals ready to start their three week course with Sharon Davis. We can’t wait to see you at the end!! A huge well done to our Greenwich dancers who danced outdoors on Sunday and a big big thanks to Noemie & Isabelle who were our French team who themed our Swing Pit this weekend. You are all our legends of the week. A special mention to the obtuse Eiffel Tower - Laura Laker. Congrats to Jenny Millman who won the Speed Shim Sham last night!
15. Photos of the week
Swing Patrol mascot " Lion " does an aerial over the famous Lighthouse in Plymouth
Lion also flys above the amazing cathedral in Lincolnshire
16. Email of the week
From the organiser of the Headway East London Dance Marathon
Dear Ashleigh, Fiona and Scott,
I wanted to thank you so much for taking part in the Headway East London Dance Marathon. Everyone agreed that one of the highlights on the night was Swing Patrol. It was absolutely amazing to see everyone take to the steps and learn the routine so fast and then perform it on the dance-off.
Thank you to Ashleigh and the rest of the team for doing this session. On the night we raised £15k (way above what we thought we'd be able to raise).
Please check HERE: If you would like copies of the pictures to put on your website please let me know and I will send them electronically. We are happy for you to further publicise this in your newsletter. Thank you so much for helping us at the Dance Marathon.
Many thanks
Sandra M
17. Link of the week
Have a look at the latest cool offerings in our Blog. Lots of great tips regarding music to add to your swing collection! http://blog.swingpatrol.co.uk/
New to Swing? Get your outfits ready for the massive Swing Ball at the London Swing Festival. A great event to aim for: www.londonswingfestival.co.uk
Ben, Tanya, Jenny, Scott and some other Londoners are heading to Edinburgh this weekend. It's not too late to join us: http://www.facebook.com/l/995ac;WWW.SCOTLANDSWINGSTORM.COM
18. Invitation to swing night
INVITATION
Please join us for a swinging night at the Bridewell Theatre to raise funds for St Bride Foundation.
Any Swing Goes - the 18 piece big band from the heart of London .
Join us here at the Bridewell Theatre for 1 night only in a swinging
Fundraising event, with all proceeds going to help St Bride
Foundation carry on its splendid work in the City.
30 March at 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Cabaret Seats £25
Tickets online @ www.stbridefoundation.org
Cabaret seats only available by telephone or from the reception at St Bride Foundation, Bride Lane, EC4Y 8EQ
020 7427 4742
Have a great week…see you for a dance on the dance floor,
The Swing Patrol team,
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
**JUST IN**
Some photos from the Ze Swing Pit just in from last night. Photos taken by Simone
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