SUNDAY MARCH 4
1.00 - 6.00
ELMGROVE CENTRE REDLAND RD BRISTOL - BS6 6AH

IMPROVERS LINDY HOP
SPECIAL

This is not a total beginners session. As a guide you should be comfortable with our Beginners level classes

with
Graeme & Ann

A lot of dancers get nervous about moving up to a higher level and worry that they might not know enough or will hold up the class etc. The aim of these workshops is to help prepare dancers for higher level classes and to give a total grounding in all the things you’d need to move up to the intermediate level . If you experience all of these workshops you’ll be ready to stay on to the levels above beginners.
As a further guide - if you’ve attended about 6 of our beginners classes then you’re probably ideally placed to come to these.
These sessions will also be very useful for more experienced dancers who want to brush-up on these elements of Lindy, giving an ideal chance to focus your style, lead and follow.

4 sessions with tea/ refreshment breaks
Very Limited numbers
Advance Booking only
* Couples only ( i.e. find a partner to book in with - you won’t have to stick with this partner )
)
* Numbers limited to 4 couples minimum ... 16 couples maximum
* Booking in advance only !
(N.B. Booking will be strictly first come first served)

PLEASE NOTE SESSION MUST START ON TIME

BOOK CLASSES

 

PLEASE NOTE SESSION MUST START ON TIME

BOOK CLASSES

SHAG BEGINNERS + BALBOA Improvers
+ LINDY HOP CHARLESTON

+ FRANKIE MANNING CLASS 3
on
SUNDAY MAR 11
12.30 - 5.30

LICKEY END WORKING MEN'S CLUB - ALCESTER ROAD - BROMSGROVE B60 1JT

CLASS 1 - 12.45 - 1.45 SHAG Beginners
Due to recent feedback we are running a BEGINNERS level Shag class. We will go over the basics but will still cover different material from last time so it will be still be suitable for the slightly more experienced Shag dancers - suitable for everyone.

CLASS 2 - 2.00 - 3.00 BALBOA Improvers
Similar level to our previous BALBOA classes but with different material. Again we’ll assume you have some very basic experience of BALBOA - know the basic rhythm and can keep the basic going with a partner.

CLASS 3 - 4.00 - 5.00 LINDY HOP CHARLESTON SPECIAL
Another special class looking at some variations on the classic Lindy Hop Charleston moves.We may be looking at variations on The Back Charleston - Opposite Charleston etc. so will assume that you are reasonably on top of the basic versions.


CLASS 4 - 5.15 - 6.15 in honour of FRANKIE MANNING - 3
We had such good feedback from our 1st two “Frankie” classes that we’re running this third and probably final one. We were lucky enough to have been taught by the great Frankie Manning and actually performed with him. We are holding this class showing some of Frankie’s favourite moves and styling that we learnt directly off him. If you like Lindy - you’ll love this! .


BOOK TICKETS FOR MAD MARCH ODDBALL

SEE SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS BELOW

Christmas Oddball Swing Dance - Buy tickets
THE HOPPIN' MAD
CHRISTMAS
ODDBALL
SWING DANCE
ODDFELLOWS HALL - 20 WEST PARK - CLIFTON - BRISTOL - BS8 2LX

FRIDAY 16 DEC 8.00 - 11.45

3 TOP SWING D.J.s
"SWING" Ray ........ Paul "ZOOT" Thornton ......... Big Vern's "V" Discs plus cabaret

DRESS CODE 1920's 30's & 40's or dress to impress

VINTAGE RAFFLE - FRUIT - MINCE PIES - BEST COSTUME PRIZES

PRIZES FOR BEST-DRESSED - GENERAL BEHAVIOUR OR MOMENT OF THE EVENING
DON'T MISS OUT - BOOK EARLY - In the interest of dancers , we are limiting the numbers. NO EXCEPTIONS

BUY TICKETS

 

 

 

Please feel free to forward the attached flier on to anyone you think may be interested
AUGUST MONDAY
SPECIALS
Elmgrove Centre Side Hall - Redland Rd - Cotham - BRISTOL

MONDAY AUG 8

CLASS 1 7.45 -8.45 BACK CHARLESTON SPECIAL

A special class looking at this iconic Lindy Hop classic move. How to do it - how to
get into it - and how to get out of it. If you want to take your Lindy further - or just
brush up on your technique for this fabulous move - come and get it now.

.Practice / social 8.45 -9.10

CLASS 2 9.10 -10.10 BLUES SPECIAL

Most dancers are happiest with medium paced music and find really slow and very
fast tracks more testing. An ultra cool dance of black origin from the swing era. A
great way of looking cool & dancing to those slower, smoother swing numbers.

Practice / social 10.10 - 10.35

MONDAY AUG 15

CLASS 1 7.45 -8.45 8 - BEAT SPECIAL

Another special class looking at the standard 8-beat swing time rhythm. Essential
element to your swing dancing if you're looking to try the higher level classes. We'll
be breaking it down and showing how it enables more interesting steps and shapes.

.Practice / social 8.45 -9.10

CLASS 2 9.10 -10.10 1920's CHARLESTON

A chance to learn some 1920's Charleston which slots in perfectly with your Lindy
Hop. You can just use the class to get extra moves to add to your repertoire or you
can focus on the distinctive style of this all-time enduring classic dance.

Practice / social 10.10 - 10.35


ices

August Monday Specials

MONDAY AUG 22

CLASS 1 7.45 -8.45 LINDY TURN SPECIAL

A special class looking at this iconic Lindy Hop classic move. How to do it - how to
get into it - and how to get out of it. If you want to take your Lindy further - or just
brush up on your technique for this fabulous move - come and get it now.


.Practice / social 8.45 -9.10

CLASS 2 9.10 -10.10 MUSICALITY & FLASH STEPS

Add some real spice to your Lindy in this last class of term. Speaks for itself.

Practice / social 10.10 - 10.35

ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR ALL - usual prices

NEW $HAG CLASSES - IN HORNDEAN
+ 1920's CHARLESTON
+ THE MADISON
on
SUNDAY JULY 31st
MERCHISTOUN HALL - 106 PORTSMOUTH RD - HORNDEAN - WATERLOOVILLE - PO8 9LJ

CLASS 1 - 1.15 - 2.15 $HAG 1 (suitable for all - Beginners welcome )
Due to popular demand we are running a BEGINNERS intro to $HAG session. The $hag
is a swing dance that evolved concurrently with the Lindy in 1930's America & is currently
enjoying a revival. The first session will cover basics with some variations. The second
class will follow on from the first class - the aim is to get more people dancing the $hag .
Suitable for total beginners but also an Ideal recap - warm-up and a chance to improve
technique for more experienced $hag dancers.

CLASS 2 - 2.30 - 3.30 $HAG 2 (suitable for all - Beginners welcome )
follows on naturally from class 1

CLASS 3 - 3.45 - 4.45 1920's CHARLESTON
A special class looking at the roots of swing dance - The Charleston (1920's). This is
a fantastic dance that fits perfectly with all swing dance - Lindy - Balboa - Shag etc

CLASS 4 - 5.00 - 6.00 THE MADISON
The Madison is a novelty dance that was popular in the late 1950s to mid 1960s. it was
created and first danced in Columbus, Ohio, in 1957. It has become adopted by swing
dancers and is now a classic at most big swing dance events. Catch it now!
Fancy a Shag + 1920s Charlston + The Madison
Hoppin' Mad Summer Oddball

The
HOPPIN' MAD
ODDBALL
SUMMER SWING DANCE
An Evening of Swing & Dance
Dress code
VINTAGE or HOLLYWOOD & the MOVIES
FRIDAY 29th JULY
7.45 - 11.45

ODDFELLOWS HALL - 20 WEST PARK - CLIFTON - BRISTOL
Travel north towards the Downs - West Park is a turning right at bottom of Whiteladies Rd - just after B.B.C building
Featuring
3 TOP SWING DJs
featuring
'Swing' RAY
PAUL "Zoot" THORNTON
GARY TEWKESBURY'S "V" DISCS

giving you the best in swing

+ The second annual summer
*JACK & JILL DANCE COMPETITION - CASH PRIZE*
.
*RAFFLE*
*FRUIT.. (FRUIT ?) .. YES FRUIT*
*PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED*
.
PRICE
£6.50 at our classes (one ticket per person)
£8.50 in advance
£10.00 on the door if available



 

THIS MONDAY
MONDAY 19th DEC
7.45 - 10.45
CHRISTMAS SUPPER DANCE
in BRISTOL

Short Lindy class +
American supper DANCE
Basic class followed by American supper dance throughout the evening. Some refreshment will be provided - all other
contributions gratefully received.Come & socialise, practice, eat & dance
ALL WELCOME
ELMGROVE CENTRE - MAIN HALL - Redland Road - Bristol - BS6 6AH

£6 for the whole evening

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DIFFERENT TIMINGS THIS TUESDAY - *see below

THIS TUESDAY
TUESDAY 20th DEC
7.45 - 10.30
CHRISTMAS SUPPER DANCE
in BATH
BATH SCOUT HQ - 7 Grove Street - BATH - BA2 6PJ


7.45 - 8.30 reduced length BEGINNERS CLASS
8.30 - 9.30 American supper dance throughout the evening. Some refreshment will be provided - all other
contributions gratefully received. Come & socialise, practice, eat & dance
ALL WELCOME
9.30 - 10.15 reduced length INTERMEDIATE CLASS


USUAL PRICE STRUCTURE

 

 

An intro to
AIRSTEPS
with
G R A E M E & A N N
TWICE U.K. SWING DANCE CHAMPIONS
& CHOREOGRAPHERS FOR THE FILM " CHICKEN RUN “

HURRY !! LIMITED NUMBERS - DON'T MISS IT

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER
2.00 - 6.00
MAIN HALL - ELMGROVE CENTRE - REDLAND RD - BRISTOL - BS6 6AH

ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY -
COUPLES ONLY

Suitable for all swing & jive dance
Lindy Hop - Modern Jive - Ceroc - Leroc - Rock 'n' Roll etc.
Beginners welcome
No experience necessary - just a partner that you trust

These sessions will incorporate
approximately two thirds new
material and one third recap
from the October 3rd class


Classes will include:-
* Introduction and warm up
* First session
* Tea Break / practice /rest
* Second session
.
Very Limited numbers
Couples Only
Couples need not change partners but can by arrangement with other couples
All booking in advance
£21.00 per person (£14 student)
.
TO CHECK OR ARRANGE BOOKING YOUR PLACE for the Intro to AIRSTEPS class or for more information PHONE 01225 332942



SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5
1.30 - 6.0
MAIN HALL ELMGROVE CENTRE REDLAND RD BRISTOL - BS6 6AH

LINDY HOP
PRIVATE GROUP SESSION

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

This is very definitely Not a beginners session. As a guide you should be comfortable free dancing Lindy Hop or should have been a regular at our intermediate classes for 6 months plus.

with
Graeme & Ann
MAIN HALL - ELMGROVE CENTRE - REDLAND ROAD - COTHAM - BS6 6AH
We are running one-off afternoon sessions with a limited number
of dancers to offer what will be basically a small group private lesson. The main aim of the sessions is to improve your dancing through style - lead & follow - concept - improvisation etc and generally to improve your understanding of the dance: It is not necessarily about new moves, though you may well pickup a few new things along the way.
You will book in with a partner - one leader + one follower and
there is the option to stick with your partner all afternoon if you wish.
We will be happy to dance with anyone during the afternoon if you
feel that you would benefit from it - again this is not imperative.
A CHANCE TO BE FILMED
Not imperative by any means, but for those interested there will
be the chance to be filmed and to watch and discuss the videos
as one of the best possible learning aids
PRICE £22 - student £16
The booking is for the whole afternoon which will be split into
approximately 4 sessions with tea/ refreshment breaks
Very Limited numbers
Advance Booking only
* Couples only ( i.e. find a partner to book in with )
* Numbers limited to 4 couples minimum ... 14 couples maximum
* Booking in advance only !
(N.B. Booking will be strictly first come first served)

 

PLEASE NOTE SESSION MUST START ON TIME

BOOK CLASSES

 

SHAG BEGINNERS + BALBOA Improvers
+ LINDY HOP CHARLESTON

+ FRANKIE MANNING CLASS 3
on
SUNDAY MAR 11
12.30 - 5.30

LICKEY END WORKING MEN'S CLUB - ALCESTER ROAD - BROMSGROVE B60 1JT

CLASS 1 - 12.45 - 1.45 SHAG Beginners
Due to recent feedback we are running a BEGINNERS level Shag class. We will go over the basics but will still cover different material from last time so it will be still be suitable for the slightly more experienced Shag dancers - suitable for everyone.

CLASS 2 - 2.00 - 3.00 BALBOA Improvers
Similar level to our previous BALBOA classes but with different material. Again we’ll assume you have some very basic experience of BALBOA - know the basic rhythm and can keep the basic going with a partner.

CLASS 3 - 4.00 - 5.00 LINDY HOP CHARLESTON SPECIAL
Another special class looking at some variations on the classic Lindy Hop Charleston moves.We may be looking at variations on The Back Charleston - Opposite Charleston etc. so will assume that you are reasonably on top of the basic versions.


CLASS 4 - 5.15 - 6.15 in honour of FRANKIE MANNING - 3
We had such good feedback from our 1st two “Frankie” classes that we’re running this third and probably final one. We were lucky enough to have been taught by the great Frankie Manning and actually performed with him. We are holding this class showing some of Frankie’s favourite moves and styling that we learnt directly off him. If you like Lindy - you’ll love this! .