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1. Learn to Dance in a Day – this Saturday Mar 20th
Learn to dance in a day and get a feel for this beautiful art form. This workshop is ideal for brand new dancers who are keen to try something new... in one cool day! Throw yourself in and take advantage of the bulk price. These workshops were also run in January and were all sold out. They are back by popular request! Get your spot quick! **FOLLOW SPOTS NOW FULL – LEADS MAY STILL REGISTER** More info HERE!
More dates: April 10th in Chiswick and April 17th in Brick Lane
2. Balboa with Dan Guest – Saturday March 20th
Dan Guest is Mr. Balboa in England. 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 the first session will assume no prior Balboa knowledge. More info HERE
3. HELP FOR HAITI
Want to help fundraise for the Help Haiti Heal appeal? There's a fundraising event this Saturday March 20th in Kingston from 6 to 9pm and they'd like some Swing Patrollers to perform. We plan to perform Happy Feet (and maybe the Gospel Routine or Shim Sham too...) Anyone who'd like to come perform any of these routines at the event or would like further information please let me know a.s.a.p. at janet@swingpatrol.co.uk
4. 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.
5. London Swing Festival - latest news
News Flash! The LSF band will be Gordon Webster and the Rhythm Cats.
Dax & Sarah join LSF! Top USA instructors Dax Hock and Sarah Breck join the LSF instructor lineup.
Go to the LSF WEBSITE for more info and get your outfit for the massive Saturday Swing Ball on May 29th!
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
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 - BACK AT VIBE DIARY NOTE & INTERMEDIATE COURSE DETAILS
7.00pm Beginners
8.00pm Intermediates **NO CLASS THIS WEEK!**
**A special note to our new Croydon dancers:
This week we continued to grow with yet more enthusiastic people in the beginners' class! All of whom did exceedingly well with a mixture of 6-count moves and some more new charleston. The intermediates learned
some nice Texas Tommys and how to transition between different rhythms - good job everyone!
This week we will be back with more new Charleston for the beginners' class. 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 **NO CLASS THIS WEEK!**
11. Legends of the week
The Scotland Scottish Swing Championships were all about our Tanya on the weekend who pulled off a remarkable clean sweep winning all three events that she entered. Solo charleston, the Jack & Jill and the Open Lindy Hop event. Ben Cook also featured placing second in the Solo Charleston and wining the Open Lindy Hop with Tanya and picking up third in the Jack & Jill. A big congratulations to our two London stars!
Our other legends are: Chloe, Charlotte and Garov who did three classes in a row last Wednesday. Hard core!
12. Photos of the week
The intermediate workshop last Thursday with Mick & Evita was a great success and great to see so many of our teaching team in class enjoying the learning. Tom & Ashleigh working hard in class at the Rag Factory.
Lion with more aerials.. over the Edinburgh Castle!
14. Link of the week
We are on Gordon Webster’s website!!! He is now confirmed for LSF!
http://www.gordonwebsterswings.com/home.html
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
Have a great week…see you for a dance on the dance floor. Sent with love from Edinburgh!
The Swing Patrol team,
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
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