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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
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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 :
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3909886&l=1d90da6ea2&id=562897230
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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Saturday 20th March 2010 | SATURDAY NIGHT WCS PARTY @ The Big Easy - 20th March - |
Another of our first BIG Saturday night WCS PARTYS at the Big Easy in Goudhurst with Special Guest DJ!
Still only £8 on the door.
You have to experience this venue to believe it. It has a Large sprung dancefloor, cheap bar, great WCS DJ's and our very own "Bus Stop" they all go toward creating a real party atmosphere. - what more could you want ??
Also, free Tea, Coffee and Cake at 11pm
The Big Easy is Centrally located in Goudhurst Kent Just off the A21 nr Tunbridge Wells.
For more info & MAP see: http://www.danceswinguk.com/page87.html
So spread the word amongst all your dancing friends and come along and join us to dance the night away from 8pm til Midnight
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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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Saturday 27th March 2010 | Ladies Styling Workshop with Melanie Boyle! - |
* Brand New For West Coast Swing UK *
Ladies Styling Workshop with
UK Rising Star, Melanie Boyle
5-7:30pm, Saturday 27 March 2010
Join Mel for this late afternoon session of focused tuition specifically designed to improve your WCS following skills. Mel will be covering the following concepts in a relaxed environment which will hopefully leave you inspired and confident to test your new skills on the social dance floor;
Spinning Techniques
Footwork Syncopations
Body Isolations
Confidence Building Techniques
St Mary’s Church Hall
Church Street
Twickenham
Middlesex
TW1 3NJ
£12 per lady for Styling Workshop
£5 each for Floating Freestyle
Or £15 combined Workshop/Freestyle if you bring a man to the Freestyle (he still has to pay!!!)
Spaces limited so book now to secure your place!
Complimentary hot drinks & biscuits
Email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400 to book
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Brand New “Floating Freestyle†- Next One Saturday 27 March!
An ad hoc pure WCS freestyle night whose dates will “float†depending on the monthly WCS calendar…just another chance to practice what you learn at all the classes, workshops & weekenders…
7:30-11pm, Saturday 27 March
Guest Deejays - Bill Addison & Sarah Piddington supported by Graham Burke
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Church Street
Twickenham,
TW1 3NJ
£5 per person in the pot!
Soft drinks available for purchase or BYO
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Brand New "Floating Freestyle"! - |
Brand New “Floating Freestyle†- Third One Saturday 27 March!
An adhoc pure WCS freestyle night whose dates will “float†depending on the monthly WCS calendar…just another chance to practice what you learn at all the classes, workshops & weekenders…
Saturday 27 March
7:30-11pm
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Church Street
Twickenham,
TW1 3NJ
Guest Deejays - Bill Addison & Sarah Piddington, supported by Graham Burke
BYO Drinks & Refreshments. Small amount available for purchase.
£5 per person in the pot!
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