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Thursday 4th March 2010 | Brand New 8 Week WCS Course with Paul Warden Launching Thurs 4 March, Hove! -  |
Brand New 8 Week Multi-Level WCS Course with Paul Warden Launching Thursday 4 March, Hove, East Sussex!
I am delighted to announce that West Coast Swing UK and Decadance will be joining in collaboration for a brand new West Coast Swing Course taught by the one and only Paul Warden in the fabulous Ralli Hall, Hove, commencing Thursday 4 March. This course will run for 8 weeks with the view to becoming a regular weekly class, subject to interest and support. This is a unique opportunity to really master this dance from the foundations up with one of the UK's leading exponents of the UK WCS Scene!
8 Week Multi-Level West Coast Swing Course
Drop Ins Welcome But Financial Incentives For Booking Whole Course!
With UK Classic WCS Champ
Paul Warden
8-11pm, Thursdays
4, 11, 18, 25 March, 1, 8, 15, 22 April 2010
(With the view to becoming a regular weekly class night!)
8-8:45pm - WCS FUNdamental Concepts with Paul (lower hall)
9-9:45pm - WCS Inprover/Intermediate Patterns with Paul (lower hall)
9:45-11pm - Combined Decadance Freestyle (upper hall)
Extra: Paul will be available between 7-8pm each week for a private lesson. Email paul@westcoastswing.co.uk for availability. There will be a £5 hall fee in addition to the cost of the private!
Ralli Hall
Denmark Villas
Hove
BN3 3TH
£60 per person if booking course upfront (£7.50 per night)
£9 per person on the door per night
Bar available
Walking distance from Hove British Rail. Check out www.tfl.gov.uk for journey planner
Free street parking or small onsite car park
To book, email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400. Then send cheque made payable to C. Wiles to; 34 Dorey House, High Street, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8LD
Also, check out www.westcoastswingbootcamp.co.uk
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Love Catriona
07881 641400
cat@westcoastswing.co.uk
catdance@talk21.com
www.westcoastswing.co.uk
www.swingclubcard.com
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Saturday 6th March 2010 | Charleston and Vintage Jazz Classes with Avril - |
Charleston and Vintage Jazz are among the most fun dances to do and the basics can be picked up by anyone regardless of experience. All that is needed is your enthusiasm and a desire to really enjoy yourself while dancing to music from the early 20th century.
For those looking for more of a challenge this workshop will help take
your dancing to the next level as you play with rhythm, style and more complex variations. Suitable for complete beginners and veteran dancers alike. No partner necessary.
So put a spring in your step Saturday March 6th and join Avril in
Dublin's Belvedere Hotel for some booty shakin' and knee-knockin
and dance away those winter blues!
Date Saturday 6th March
Time 12 (noon) - 5pm (with an hour for lunch)
Venue Belvedere Hotel, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
Cost €40
Contact anitawalshe@gmail.com
Phone 087 289 33 96
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6th - 7th Mar 2010 | Windsor Salsa party with James McLauchlan - Saturday 6th March - |
Hey All,
It's almost time for the next Windsor Salsa Dance Party on Saturday 6th March. The night will be pulsing with great Salsa and Latin music in the main Bar with DJ's Andy and Jeff who are guaranteed to keep the dance floor a live. This month we will also be hosting a West Coast Swing night with James McLauchlan, a firm favourite and a good friend to us at Salsabelfast.
We had a great time at last month's Windsor party - Guest teacher
Steve Davis kicked the evening off and gave a very interesting latin rhythm class before James and Jeff took over and kept the floor alive with great salsa tracks. Downstairs we hosted a Tango night with Alan and Piret giving a short class and Nikos and Alan pulling out a great selection of music. Everyone had a great night, one of our best yet and it was good to see so many new faces!!!
There are some pictures (sorry for being so dark) on facebook at :
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This time round at Windsor as we said we have invited James McLauchlan to join us. He will be giving an Improvers Class early on from 7pm and an Absolute Beginners West Coast Swing class (everyone welcome, no experience needed) from about 8.30. James has won many awards for his dancing, and is not only a well known dancer in WCS and Moden Jive circles but is also a real people person who makes the workshops and classes fun!
We will once again have our popular format with the two dance floors. Upstairs on the main dance floo after the classes from 9:30pm onwards we will pack the night with the best Salsa tunes and a few Bachata, Merengue, Reaggaton and Cha Cha tracks thrown in for good measure.
Jeff will take an improvers Rueda class for those of you who are comfortable with all the basics before James moves down stairs to continue the WCS party there for the rest of the evening ;)
More info including maps can be found at:
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=1
http://salsabelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Windsor%20Tennis%20Club
Cheers
Richard
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** The programme for Windsor Saturday 6th March:
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Prices:
Two classes + party - £10
Absolute Beginners WCS class + party - £5
Party only - £5
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- Main room
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7:00 WCS Improves (aimed at those who know the basic steps)
8:30 WCS Absolute Beginners (no previous knowledge required)
9:30 Salsa party
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- Second room
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8:30 to 9:30am - Improvers La Rueda with Jeff
9:30 to 1:00am - WCS Dancing (music and dancing hosted by James)
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West Coast Swing workshops and dancing with James McLauchlan - |
James McLauchlan will be coming back to Belfast for another set of West Coast Swing workshops and a party night in Windsor Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday the 6th of March
This is truly by popular demand. We have had him over for few times now and every time without a fail we have had a fabulous night. So we are sure this one will be no different.
For those who haven't seen it, WCS is a smooth dance which is danced to modern pop music - singers like Gaelle, Lisa Shaw, Akon, Justin Timberlake, Duffy, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uwp6sqhDw4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0doFA0696g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkcHzqr8a34
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 5th December at beginner and improver level.
7:00 to 8:30pm - WCS Improves (aimed at those who have learnt the basics)
8:30 to 9:30pm - WCS beginners (no previous knowledge required)
10:00 to 1:00am - WCS Dancing
Costs:
£5 - Beginners workshop + access to the party
£10 - Beginners & Improves workshops + access to the party
The workshops will be running parallel with our monthly salsa night.
The tickets will include access to the salsa party.
Location:
Windsor Lawn Tennis Club, Belfast
37 Windsor Av
Belfast, BT9 6EJ
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13th - 14th Mar 2010 | "ICE" - Paul & Catriona's Chilled New Monthly WCS Freestyle Night - |
Innovation...Creation...Expression...
Come join us for our established "ICE" pure WCS freestyle each month on the Saturday night before each of our monthly Windsor workshops!
8-9pm - Masterclass with Paul Warden
9pm-Midnight - Pure WCS Freestyle with Resident DJ Graham & Guest DJ Paul Warden!
Free onsite car park
1.5 Miles from Taplow Train Station (collection can be pre-arranged)
£9 per person. No pre-booking required. Just show up on the door ready to dance all night long!
Or £6 per person if pre-booking for workshop the following day!
£26 per person combined pre-booking rate for ICE freestyle & Windsor workshop in the same month, even if on different weekends!
Please bring a plate. Complimentary hot beverages and light refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Would like to be added to the private lesson list? Email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400.
Paul & Cat’s next monthly workshop is Sunday 21 February in Windsor. Check out our related event page, "Monthly Workshop & Tea Dance with Paul & Catriona".
Future 2010 Dates - All Saturdays in Dorney Reach;
17 April
15 May
26 June
17 July
Friday 20 August - 5th Year Anniversary Party in Windsor - £10!
25 September
23 October
No ICE in November due to London SWINGvitational, 19-22 Nov!
11 December - Annual West Coast Swing UK Christmas Party in Windsor - £10!
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Sunday 14th March 2010 | Monthly WCS Workshop & Tea Dance with Paul Warden & WCS UK Team - |
Choose Between "FUNdamental", "Improver" or "Progressive" Workshop Package
Paul & Catriona invite you to join them each month in receiving top quality instruction in West Coast Swing, covering techniques, concepts and material sourced from their frequent trips to the USA!
Ably assisted by UK Rising Stars, Rachel Martino, Ed Smith & Peter Fradley, you can choose between 3 Packages to cater for all experience levels;
Progressive Package (Intermediate Plus) - 3 hours of tuition with Paul & Rachel
Improver Package - 1 hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, 2 hours of tuition with Pete
FUNdamentals Package - 1 hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, 2 hours of tuition with Ed
The afternoon is topped off with 90 minutes of pure WCS freestyle and practice time from 4:30-6pm. Feel free to have a dance, chat with friends and enjoy our complimentary hot beverages, biscuits and fruit!
To book, either email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400. Cost is £20 per person if booked and paid for more than 7 days in advance. £25 on the door if available. Or £26 per person if booking the combined "ICE" Freestyle & Workshop Package in any given month. Cheques made payable to C. Wiles should be sent to; 34 Dorey House, High Street, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8LD.
This is a gender-balanced event and is always extremely well attended by dancers from all over the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France...and even Iceland! So book early to avoid disappointment!
Future 2010 Dates - All Sundays in Windsor;
18 April
16 May
27 June
18 July
22 August
26 September
24 October
No workshop in November due to London SWINGvitational, 19-22 Nov!
12 December
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Friday 26th March 2010 | Fourth Friday Swing Session - Swing Rueda - |
Swing rueda is fast and furious - starting with your partner in a circle of other couples, the women progress round the circle swinging from partner to partner!
Fourth Friday Swing Session
Friday 26th March, 7pm - 10pm, Space 54, Smithfield, Dublin.
Learn a swing rueda routine! Swing rueda is fast and furious - starting with your partner in a circle of other couples, the women progress round the circle swinging from partner to partner! It's great fun, and a good way to consolidate some of the classic shapes that make up the Lindy Hop. So long as you've know a swing out, lindy turn, charleston and some six count basics, you're welcome to join in the fun.
Sailor suits optional...
It's €10 for the evening - please register at http://www.dublindy.com/fourthfriday/
It's fine to pay on the night.
Do call Jessica with any queries - 086 818 5537.
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9th - 11th Apr 2010 | Rockin in Rhythm - |
Workshops, parties, cabaret and a swinging time with Kevin & Jo, Juan & Sharon
A weekend of workshops, parties and cabaret in Dublin with Kevin St Laurent and Jo Hoffberg, Juan Villafane and Sharon Davis. Check out these cool cats at www.thekillerdillers.com
You can register now! on http://www.dublindy.com/rockininrhythm/
The weekend at a glance......On Friday night there will be welcome party and cabaret featuring The Killer Dillers and friends. All day Saturday and Sunday there will be workshops to suit all tastes and levels of experience. The Vertical Rhythm Club will feature special guest DJs. There will be a farewell dance late on Sunday afternoon, and if you still have energy, then head to the Dice Bar for a drink and more dancing!
Tickets.....A FULL weekend ticket will be €150 - this includes three nights dancing, cabaret featuring the Killer Dillers and 10 hours of workshops! You can also pick and choose what you want to do, and pay per class/night of dancing. Registration for FULL weekend tickets opens on the 15th February. Registration for individual classes opens on 23rd February.
Meet the teachers....
Kevin St. Laurent (USA) is internationally recognized for his energy and innovation as a Lindy Hop dancer, instructor, performer and choreographer. His creativity on the dance floor stems from a command of musicality and partner connection, features of his dance that make him such an engaging performer, and his priorities in both improvisation and choreography. As an instructor, he concentrates on the technique of these elements at all levels, teaching his students the ability to adapt the style of their dance to that of the music and to create a dynamic dance with their partner. Kevin's energy and focus on fun are a constant backdrop to all of his work.
Jo Hoffberg (USA) is a veteran of the social and competitive Lindy Hop scene around the world. A well-known dancer and instructor from the L.A. area, she has taught internationally and has a number of top competition credits to her name. Emily has been dancing lindy hop since 2000. Emily’s distinct and unique style sets her apart from other female dancers. Her fancy footwork, slides and musicality are surpassed only by her inventiveness of signature moves. She currently teaches regular classes in Pittsburgh.
Juan Villafane (ARGENTINA) has been a leading proponent in the revival of vintage jazz dances in South America. His background in gymnastics, acrobatics and martial arts, as well as his degree in Physical Education strongly influence his dancing and teaching, giving him a unique perspective on body movement and awareness, and a distinct - and often spectacular - personal style. Known for his high-flying acrobatics and eye-catching slides, Juan is a consummate performer, a creative dancer and an insightful teacher.
Sharon Davis (AUSTRALIA) has been performing, teaching and competing in vintage jazz dances since 2001. In Lindy Hop, Blues and Charleston, Sharon is admired for her unique and feminine style, musicality and energy. Sharon has also built an international reputation in solo jazz dances, including 1920s Charleston, authentic jazz, solo blues and burlesque. Sharon has a background in theatre, and is co-founder of Australian burlesque troupe Sugar Blue Burlesque, with which she has delighted audiences with her graceful feather fan dances and sassy showgirl antics. With her bright and bubbly personality, Sharon's teaching style is energetic, creative and fun.
Locations.... The workshops will be held in the Garda Club on Harrington Street and St Kevins Centre on Bloomfield Avenue - just five minutes apart! The Friday and Saturday nights will be in the Garda Club and the farewell dance in St Kevins.
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Sunday 18th April 2010 | The Vintage Ball - |
A night of glamour and extravagance for your pleasure. The fabulous live band The Swingin Blue Cats will be returning for your entertainment and there will be a top class cabaret that will have you marvelling with delight! Featured artists will include Bella a Go Go, The Vaudeville Vamps and the Top n Tail Harlequins.
Full details soon, but if you would already like to reserve tickets for the evening, please go to www.dublindy.com/vintage-ball. Tickets will be €20, payable on the door of the event.
There will also be a Vintage Fashion and Decor Fair during the day, with full fashion, make-up and hair makeovers - transform yourself for the ball!
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7th - 10th May 2010 | Swing Brother Swing Festival - 3rd edition - |
The Lindy Hop Festival in Italy
Eccoci alla terza edizione del più grande Festival di swing d'Italia.
Più di 600 persone da tutto il mondo alle lezioni ed oltre 1000 in pista nelle ultime due edizioni, questo è stato lo Swing Brother Swing!
Welcome to the third edition of the greatest swing Festival in Italy. More than 600 dancers from all over the world at the first two editions and more than 1000 people on the dance floor, that is what the Swing Brother Swing is about!
E la terza edizione si preannuncia ancora più esaltante, unica, indimenticabile!!!
And the third edition is going to be even more excitingm unique, unforgettable!!!
I migliori insegnanti di Lindy Hop del mondo, i migliori ballerini, tre band favolose, gare, shows, e molto altro, ad un prezzo davvero alla portata di tutti.
The best LINDY HOP teachers in the world, the best dancers and performers, three amazing bands, shows, competitions, and much more, for an incredible price!
E cosa importante, lo swing alla base di tutto!
And what counts more, Lindy Hop and swing will rock the house!
Gli insegnanti:
The teachers:
PER LA PRIMA VOLTA IN EUROPA THE KILLER DILLERS:
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN EUROPE THE KILLER DILLERS:
JUAN & SHARON, KEVIN&JO, NATHAN&EVITA!
And then:
STEVEN MITCHELL&VIRGINIE JENSEN, MICHAEL FALTESEK&NINA GILKENSON, DAX HOCK&ALICE MEI, JOEL PLYS & VALERIE SALSTROM, JOSEPH&TRISHA SEWELL, BRUNO&SILVIA, THE SWINGUYS.
SPECIAL GUEST: CHAZZ YOUNG
Le Band: NINE PENNIES, NP BIG BAND, THE BILLY BROS, THE LUISE HOT JAZZ TRIO.
I DJS: DEEB FROM LITHUANIA + SWINGIN' SWANEE FROM GERMANY
più di 70 ore di lezione suddivise in 5 livelli: primi passi, principianti, intermedi, avanzati, master.
More than 70 hours of classes im 5 tracks: first steps, improvers, intermediate, advanced and master.
NOVITA': QUEST'ANNO I LIVELLI SARANNO CHIUSI! al livello Master si accederà per audizione.
NEWS: this year the tracks will be ABSOLUTELY CLOSED! Audition needed for the master level.
Il pacchetto completo (incluse le notti di venerdì e sabato, nonchè tutte le feste, gli show e le competizioni) costa solo 180 euro a persona. Molti altri pacchetti per tutte le tasche sono disponibili. Abbiamo deciso di non aumentare i prezzi neppure di un centesimo in modo che tutti possiate partecipare!
The full pass (two nights included in B/B, all the parties, the shows, and the competitions) costs just 180 euros per person!!! Many passes are available, for every pocket - even cheaper! the price didn't increase since last year, so that everybody can attend.
Il sito è in costruzione e sarà pronto a brevissimo, ma potrete scrivermi per maggiori informazioni a info@swingdancegenova.net
oppure info@swingfestival.it
The website is under construction but it will be ready very very soon. You can write me for more information at info@swingdancegenova.net or info@swingfestival.it
Presto molti aggiornamenti, state in linea.
More updates soon. Stay tuned!
Le iscrizioni aprono il 29 gennaio, per ora solo via mail a info@swingdancegenova.net. Presto potrete anche prenotare on-line....ma non aspettate troppo! Abbiamo già una lunga lista d'attesa per l'hotel principale, per cui se volete alloggiare al Grand Hotel affrettatevi a prenotare.
Subscriptions open on jan, 29th - for now just by writing at info@swingdancegenova.net, till when the website will be ready.
Then you will be able to book on line... but don't wait for too long... we have a list of people waiting to be put in the main hotel, and the rooms at the Grand Hotel Bologna will be sold out very quickly as always.
vi Aspettiamo!
Can't wait to see you all on the dance floor!
Silvia, Bruno, Rossella, Filippo, Titty, Nicola, Maurizio e tutto lo staff del Palacavicchi.
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17th - 19th Sep 2010 | Midland Swing Open 2010 - |
West Coast Swing Midlands Championships
Midland Swing Open Proudly presents:
* For the 2nd Year running
* West Coast Swing Midlands Championships
* Home to the 1st US Styled Hotel Convention in the UK.
NEWSFLASH
** This is a WSDC Registry Event. Points will be awarded for J&J **
Hosted by Paul Harris and Lee Easton at the Hilton Hotel Northampton.
Full info check out: www.midlandswingopen.com
** EARLY BIRD Price £79 if booked by 31st March 2010 **
Amazing International Instructor Line-Up from USA:
* Kyle Redd
* Sarah Vann Drake
* Parker Dearborn
* Jennifer Deluca
* Samantha Buckwalter
* Room's only £35pppn based on 2 people sharing in a beautiful 4 Star Hotel situated next to M1 Junction 15.
* Single supplement available £50
* Two night stay guests receive Bed & Breakfast and a 3 Course Evening Meal in the Hotel's beautiful Season's Restaurant...
A full weekend of Workshops (Suitable for ALL Levels) & Entertainment
WCS Competitions:
* Novice Jack n Jill (WSDC Points Awarded)
* Novice Strictly
* Intermediate Jack n Jill (WSDC Points Awarded)
* Intermediate Strictly
* Advanced/Allstar Jack n Jill (WSDC Points Awarded)
* Classic
* Team
** 3 LATE nights of social dancing with DJ Phunky, DJ Piddy and of course Mr Lee Easton
Event Emcee: Pedro Machado
Amazing Sprung Dance Floor brought to you by Prodancefloors.com
You will not find a floor better in the UK...
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