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Thu 25th Jun 2009 to Fri 31st Jul 2009

ARENZANO SUMMER SWING NIGHTS -

OGNI GIOVEDI' DAL 25 GIUGNO IN POI -

Read till the end for the English version!

Ogni giovedì dal 25 giugno in poi, la riviera si veste di swing! L'appuntamento fisso per ballare swing quest'estate è proprio sulla spiaggia di Arenzano, ai Bagni Punta Pizzo, sul Lungo Mare Olanda!
Si inizierà a ballare alle 21.30 circa ma chi vorrà potrà cenare con noi! ecco i prezzi:
pizza+bibita+caffè € 12,00
pizza+bibita+caffè+dolce € 15,00
consumazione non obbligatoria per chi ha cenato a soli € 4,00
Ingresso donna con consumazione € 6,00
Ingresso uomo con consumazione € 8,00

Non perdete l'occasione per ballare ogni settimana sulle note della vostra musica preferita!
Si comincerà con i dj, ma non escludiamo di potervi fare delle belle sorprese... per cui seguiteci!!!

Every Thursday from june, the 25th, your date to swing dance in the Riviera is set! come join us for a wonderful night on the seaside, at the Bagni Punta Pizzo, on Lungo Mare Olanda!
we'll start dancin' at 21.30 but if you want, you can have dinner with us.
Prices as follows:
pizza+drink+coffee € 12,00
pizza+bibita+coffee+dessert € 15,00
any additional drink after the dinner will cost you only € 4,00
Entrance only for womenn(drink included) € 6,00
for men € 8,00

Don't miss this special chance to dance every weeke in such a dramatic scenery overlooking the sea, with your favorite music!

we promise you a lot of surprises...!!! so... stay with us!!!

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Friday 10th July 2009

West Coast Swing - Solihull - Freestyle -

Masterclass with UK Champs 'Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles'

Friday Master Class Freestyle
With " UK Current Strictly Swing " Champions
Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles

Masterclass Lesson - 8.15 til 9.00pm
Then Freestyle til 11.30 (ish)


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Saturday 11th July 2009

West Coast Swing - Solihull - Workshop -

With Current UK Champs and Simply the Best WCS Teachers Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles

Workshops- 12pm till 5.00pm
12-1pm - WCS FUNdamentals - Beginners & Beyond
1:15-2:15pm - Improver WCS Patterns - Take Your WCS To A New Level
2:30-3:30pm - Intermediate Challenge - The Tricky One!
3:30-5pm - Pure WCS Tea Dance

Option One - £10.00
Option Two - £20.00
Option Three - £25.00
Tea Dance included with all options
Or £4.00 for Tea Dane Only
Complimentary Refreshments

To confirm your place please send payment to:-
Jo Paling
15, Billsmore Green
Solihull
West Midlands

More info on website:-
www.westcoastswing-solihull.co.uk


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1st - 2nd Aug 2009

West Coast Swing workshops with James McLauchlan - Sat 1st Aug -

james is back

James McLauchlan will coming back to Belfast for another set West Coast Swing workshops and party night on Saturday 1st August.

Last time we had james over he give a improvers' WCS class which everybody agreed was brilliant. So we have arranged for James to get him back.

James McLauchlan has been dancing for more than 15 years and quickly fell in love with the couples dance. He started competing and winning titles all over the world including Scotland, Ireland, England, Spain,
France, Belgium, Netherlands, Washington, New York and a world championship in Nashville. James has been teaching different types of dance for nearly 12 years, including west coast swing, east coast swing, night club two-step, country two-step, polka, american smooth,
hip-hop, line dance, keep fit and aerobics.


We will be running two workshops on Saturday 1st Auguest at beginner and improver level.

7:00 to 8:30pm - WCS impovers (aimed at those who have learnt the basics)
8:30 to 9:30pm - WCS beginners (no previous knowledge required)
9:30 to 11:00pm - WCS Dancing


Costs:
£5 - Beginners workshop + access to the party (WCS, Salsa and Tango)
£10 - Beginners & impovers workshop + access to the party (WCS, Salsa and Tango)
The workshops will be run in parallel with our monthy salsa night that wll run to 1am. So the ticket includes access to the salsa party as well as a second dance floor with Tango and Ballroom.


Location:
The night will be held in:
Windsor Lawn Tennis Club, Belfast
37 Windsor Av
Belfast, BT9 6EJ

http://swingbelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Windsor%20Tennis%20Club
http://swingbelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=1


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6th - 9th Aug 2009

Belfast Taste and Music Fest '09 -

Taste & Music Fest

Chicago-style blues and soul...the very best Tribute bands, including Classic Clapton, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, and the best, Flash Harry...the great Irish voice, Belfast's own, Peter Corry.....and the superlative BBC Strictly Come Dancing band and favourite dancers, Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite.

check out:
http://www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com/entertainment.html
http://www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com/times-tickets.html

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14th - 16th Aug 2009

2nd World Swing Dance Masters -

Gain J&J WSDC points!

Come Join Rachael & Lee for the 2nd World Swing Masters in Blackpool between 14 - 16 August 2009!

Our 2nd event is going to be so much bigger and better than the first we don't know where to start!!!

1. We have such an array of teaching it is no doubt the biggest event of the year.

- Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox
- John Lindo
- Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca
- Paul Warden & Cat Wiles
- Lee Easton
- Rachael McEnaney

2. The event is WSDC points registered. Now one of only two events in the UK to offer a chance to gain points towards WSDC points qualifications, we will be offering J&J divisions Newcomer-Advanced. All dancers who place and make the final will get WSDC points!

3. A dedicated SWING HOTEL! You can now dance ALL NIGHT LONG (and carry on until 9 am if you really wish) and then hit the hay only upstairs. If the hotel fills we have overflow hotels on the same street and you will still be allowed in the swing hotel to dance all night.

4. The bargain price of only £70 for a 3 full-day weekend ticket (price due to go up as the event date get nearer).

http://www.mastersinlineshop.com/swing-master-weekend-pass-offer-7000-before-feb-31st-2009-6555-p.asp

More details are to follow, including details of the hotel and how to book. For now, book your weekend tickets to ensure we don't sell out! This event is going to be HUGE!

Check back soon for more details....

Rachael & Lee

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27th - 30th Aug 2009

Porto Lindy Exchange 2009 -

The first time ever!

www.beam.to/portolindyexchange

Lindy Hop was born in Portugal just over a year ago and the Portuguese lindy hoppers want YOU to come see beautiful Porto and dance!

Be part of the first ever Porto Lindy Exchange!

DJs Mohan and Fatima from Stockholm and Pol and Daniela from Barcelona will be spinning the music and there'll be a live band, Port wine tasting, sight seeing and fun fun fun!

Registration is NOW OPEN! check out the website for more info!

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11th - 14th Sep 2009

DubLX - Dublin Lindy Exchange 2009 -

Doublin' with Dublin

Get set for Dublin's very first Lindy Exchange!

That's right, this is the event you have been waiting for! The Dublin Lindy Exchange will take place from the 11th - 13th of September 2009.

A weekend jam-packed with as much of the famous Irish craic as you can handle, including:

* THREE nights of seriously swingin' dance parties in stunning city centre venues.
* TWO days to explore the finest treasures the city has to offer.
* A traditional Irish disco with céilí dancing, sing-alongs, and plenty of tea.

Our Friday and Saturday night parties will be held in The Pillar Rooms, a fabulous large ballroom, in the centre of Parnell Square, one of Dublin's fine Georgian squares.
Our Sunday night dance will be held in 4 Dame Lane - a lovely intimate bar close to Trinity College.
Both venues have two rooms, meaning twice as much fun!

During the day, local dancers will offer tours of the city to suit everyone's tastes. Whether it be historical, literary, or where to get the best pint of Guinness, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy!

Tickets for the weekend are available at the early-bird price of €55 until July 31st, and €60 thereafter. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Visit www.dublinlindyexchange.com for tickets and more information.

But wait... THERE'S MORE!

For those of you who would like to arrive in Dublin early for a bit of sightseeing and dancing before the weekend, there will be a fabulous pre-party on Wednesdy 9th September with live band and cabaret from the Harlem Hot Shots from Sweden (plus guests). Set in a magical location, it'll be well worth arriving early for. Full details will be announced on 13th August. Tickets €18.

See you there!

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18th - 20th Sep 2009

Shamrock Western Dance Classic -

Party Party Party!!!

Shamrock Western Dance Classic
18 - 20 September 2009
Fairways Hotel and Conference Centre
Dundalk, Co Douth, Ireland
Voted favouite event 2003 and 2006

Qualifying Event
UCWDC World Championships in Nashville,
4-10 January 20010
European Championships, October 2009, Manchester

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25th - 27th Sep 2009

Midland Swing Open 2009 -

Midland Swing Championships and Workshops, with US Pros

* The 1st ever US Styled Hotel Convention in the UK.
* The 1st West Coast Swing Midland Championships.
* Room nights only £35pppr based on 2 people sharing.
* Single supplement available.

Hosted by Paul Harris and Lee Easton at the Hilton Hotel Northampton presenting...

A full weekend of Workshops (Suitable for ALL Levels),
WCS Championships (Newcomer, Novice & Open),
ALL diviisons have Strcitly and Jack & Jill
and "3" LATE nights of social dancing with DJ Phunky

WORKSHOPS WITH:

* US Professional Couple JASON BARNES & ERICA BERG

Jason Barnes resides in North Carolina and Erica Berg resides in Minneapolis. They began their dance partnership together in 2003. In 2005 and 2006, they finished 5th on the NASDE tour and have shared numerous titles.

In addition to West Coast Swing, Jason’s dance background includes success on the country circuit with previous dance partners and more recently in Int’l and Latin Ballroom. Erica’s dance background is comprised of ballet training but she attributes much of her dance interpretation to her music background. Her constant goal with dance is to have as much fun as possible. She looks forward to growing as a dancer, whether it's within West Coast Swing or other dances such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, etc

Since teaming together, they have enjoyed a successful competitive and teaching partnership, and have been lucky enough to meet the most wonderful people during their cross-country and international travels.

They have won a host of titles including most recently:

* 5-time U.S Open Classic Finalist, 04-08
* 08' U.S Open Classic Division - 6th place
* 08' MadJAM Pro-Strictly Swing - 2nd Place
* 07' Seattle Easter Swing Pro-Strictly Swing - 2nd Place

Visit www.ericabergswing.com for more info

*LEE EASTON:

Lee holds multiple World Championships in UCWDC Line and Couples Dance, a Top Teacher award for work with his international students.

Winning 11 world titles in solo and couples divisions, Lee
is the World and European Professional Line dance champion and 2006, 2007 and 2009 World Line Dance Super Star Grand Champion. Lee has won numerous Swing titles on the US scene and was the 1st ever UK West Coast Swing champion 2006 and is the Current Pro Invitational UK Champion 2009.

Lee lives and works out of Enfield, travelling all over the world to teach, perform, judge and compete.

Visit www.eastonswing.com for more info:

* PAUL HARRIS:

Paul Harris been dancing for 12yrs. He started teaching Modern Jive for Ceroc 2001 and has both Instructed and Judged Nationally & Internationally.

Paul actively competes in UK and US at West Coast Swing, being UK Runner Up in 2007 and most recently in 2008 took 3rd UK Classic and 3rd Swing Diego (US).

Visit www.PaulHarrisDance.co.uk for more info:

COMPETITION LEVELS & RULES:
Visit www.midlandswingopen.com

THE VENUE:

* Hilton Hotel, Northampton - Rooms from £35 pppn B&B
* Two nights stay includes Evening Meal at "Seasons Restaurant" within Hilton Hotel
* Full Leisure Facilities included

For details about the hotel & to book accommodation visit www.midlandswingopen.com and follow link to Hilton Hotel

PRICES:

* Full Event passes- £79 if purchased before July 1st
* Prices will increase after this date.

Friday:

* Pre-event Party @ "Auntie Ruths Black Bottom Club" Northampton 20.00-02.00
"Privately hired the basement nightclub at this Northampton Hotspot"

Saturday & Sunday
WCS Midland Swing Championships & Workshops
Hilton Hotel, Watering Lane Collingtree Northampton

Visit www.midlandswingopen.com for Provisional Schedule

Saturday@ 10.00am Competition registration for Jack and Jill and Strictly(Newcomer/Nov/Open)

* There will be Chill Out time available between daytime schedule and evening Social Dance.
* Hotel Leisure Facilities avaialble for 1 or 2 nigths guests:(Gym, Sauna or West Coast SWIM)


** Slots will be available for privates with Jason & Erica, Lee Easton and Paul Harris throughout the weekend

Dance Clothing Stand available all weekend. Event will be Photographed & Filmed and DVD can be purchased.

For further updates and information please visit the the website www.midlandswingopen.com.


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23rd - 25th Oct 2009

BE-LINDY ZENACAMP - OCT 23TH/24TH/25TH - ENGLISH -

The Authentic Lindy Hop Camp in Italy

Another wonderful Swing weekend organized for you by Bruno and Silvia!
The teachers: Kevin & Jo (USA), Juan (Argentina) & Sharon (Australia)
Location: Arthema Studio, Via Vezzani 97 Rosso, Genova
Classes: more than 20 hhours of classes in 2 levels: beginners/intermediate and it/adv, on friday (5 to 6 pm, saturday and sunday. Lindy Hop Classes and authentic dances from the Swing Era (everything you never heard about and you never saw in Italy, but that contributetd to create the Lindy Hop as it is nowadays).
Parties: friday and saturday at Crazy Bull Cafè in Via Degola 4 - Genova
The Bands: The Nine Pennies e The NP Big Band
The djs: national and international.
Competitions: Jack and Jill prelims on fridau night and finals on saturday night with live music.
the Shows: 5 fabulous shows, including two authentic Burlesque Shows.
Accomodation: free at our dancers' homes (limited rooms); we made a deal with the San Biagio Hotel in Genova, close to the studio;
Where to eat: deals in the pizzeria at the Crazy Bull Cafè.
Costs: 120 euros full pack, all classes and parties! (no drinks at the parties included)
One day only 70 euros - party entrance not included.
Friday: 20 euros- party entrance not included.
Party entrance ticket 15 € (drink included)
How to pay: with Paypal before sept the 30th. After sept the 30th price will increase of 10 € for each pack.
Discounts on the first 30 pack sold (ONLY 100 €).

for more info pls write at info@swingdancegenova.net


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Monthly

Fri 3rd Jul 2009

The Vertical Rhythm Swing Club in Dublin -

The Vertical Rhythm Club is a monthly Swing night, roughly the second weekend of the month. Dates for Jan - Mar are 14th January, 11th February & 4th March.

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Mon 6th Jul 2009

Belfast Jazz Orchestra Big Band -

The Orchestra whose members come from all parts of Ulster, is dedicated to the encouragement of big band music such as the music of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington etc. A change to dance Swing. Based at the C.I.Y.M.S. the Orchestra performs regularly at the Club on the first Monday of each month. 8.30 - 11.00pm £2.50 at the door

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Weekly

Thursday 9th July 2009

Muriel's Cafe Bar.... -

Thursday evenings from 21:00 - Le Rouge Et Noir....

A little jazz, a little swing, a wee bit of hop blues and just a smidgin of modern music 'in the style of'.

Not much space to dance but the vibe is mellow and the beer cold.....

Muriel's is on Church Lane, formerly Nichol (or The Glass Jar if you've got a long memory) and is beautifully retro styled with a very French feel...


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Friday 3rd July 2009

Vaudeville Swing at Cafe Vaudeville. -

Swing singer Martin McCafferty performs a laid back set of rat pack favourites. every Saturday @ 5pm-7pm

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