By savage on
Friday, February 03, 2012 12:00 PM
We have lots of fun things coming for you guys in February and March! You can check them out on the calendar, or you can just keep reading.
Saturday evenings are going strong at Nothin' But Swing. We even have a live band coming in on Saturday, February 25th! Devon McCagherty will be bringing us a fantastic 5-piece band to dance our feet off.
The following week, a new session of Red Hot Swing classes will start up:
Swing 1 begins on Wednesday February 29th from 8pm to 9:30pm, and ends six weeks later on April 4th. As usual, you don't need a partner or any experience for this beginner series. All of our dance classes are taught at Dance Victoria studio, 2750 Quadra Street just north of Hillside.
Swing 2 will be 7:35pm to 9pm on Sundays, from February 26th to April 1st (no joke!). We will build on the foundation you learned in Swing 1, giving you a whole pile of fun, useful, and wacky moves while also improving your dance technique. If you've learned to dance somewhere else, this is our usual recommended entry point to Red hot Swing classes.
Swing 3 runs from 6pm to 7:25pm also on Sundays, from February 26th to April 1st. You'll learn how to do a new set of basics that you will have been wondering about, as well as the classic Shim Sham routine, and the usual complement of Charleston. You'll need to have done Swing 2 with us or receive instructor permission to take this series.
To reserve your spot in your class, just use this finely-crafted and elegant link.
The last item on this update is the next assisted practice. We just ran an insanely popular one a couple of days ago, and there was much enthusiasm at the prospect of doing another one. So here's the deal: Tuesday March 6th, from 8pm to 9:30pm at Dance Victoria studio. I'll play music for the hour and a half, and you can work on whatever you like. Both Christabel and I will be available to help you on anything you want. It's like a semi-private lesson crossed with a social dance for a mere $5. You don't even have to register - just show up and have fun!
That's all for this update! See you on the dancefloor,
-sav
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By savage on
Thursday, December 29, 2011 2:05 PM
Registration is open for the January 2012 session of classes:
Swing 1 is our beginner series - you need neither a partner nor experience to enjoy Swing 1. Lessons are 7:35pm to 9pm, running weekly from Sunday January 15th to February 19th.
Swing 2 also runs weekly from Sunday January 15th to February 19th, at 6pm to 7:25pm. You don't need a partner for Swing 2, but you do need to have completed our Swing 1 series or otherwise have a solid dance background.
You can follow this finely-crafted link to sign up!
-sav
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By savage on
Saturday, October 01, 2011 6:09 PM
Registration is open for the classes running from October through December!
Regular series:
Swing 1 - 6 weeks, starts on Sunday November 6th
Swing 2 - 6 weeks, starts on Sunday November 6th
Specialty classes:
Blues with Chris and Emma - 3 weeks, starts on Tuesday October 11th
Team Bootcamp - 3 weeks, starts on Tuesday November 1st
Ultimate Swingouts of Ultimate Destiny - 3 weeks, starts on Thursday November 3rd
I'm heading out to Nothin' But Swing right now - I'll update with full class descriptions when I get home.
-sav
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By savage on
Saturday, August 20, 2011 3:33 PM
Here's the line-up of classes for the September 2011 session: Swing 1
Time: 7:35 to 9pm
Dates: Sundays from September 18th to October 30th (except Oct 9th for Thanksgiving)
Swing 1 is the class for you if you're brand new to partner dancing or if you want to work on your fundamentals. You don't need a partner or any experience for this series. Balboa 1
Time: 6pm to 7:25
Dates: Sundays from September 18th to October 30th (except Oct 9th for Thanksgiving)
Balboa 1 is a second level class - you'll want to have completed Swing 1 or higher with us. It's a phenomenally fun dance that's custom-made for dancing to fast music and/or on crowded dance floors. Swing 3
Time: 8pm to 9:30
Dates: Thursdays from September 22nd to October 27th
Swing 3 is for dancers who have completed Swing 2, Balboa 1, or a higher level class. We'll work on your swingouts, shim sham, charleston, and laughing your ass off.
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By savage on
Monday, June 06, 2011 3:05 PM
It all starts this week!
Swing 2 and Swing 3 on Tuesday, then Crossing The Streams on Wednesday, and finally Swing 1 on Thursday.
These are the classes you are looking for.
These are the classes we are looking for.
-sav
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By savage on
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 1:30 AM
UPDATE - I didn't realize there was a conflicting blues class when I set this schedule, so we'll be pushing Blues on the Move back to our July session. In its place (June 5th-22nd), we'll be teaching a three-week series that I've always wanted to run: transitions!
We have lots of different dances in the swing family, and there are oodles of ways to move smoothly from any one to another. This is going to be fairly advanced stuff - you'll need to have at least Swing 3 under your belt.
The working title for this tranistions series is... Crossing The Streams!
-sav
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By savage on
Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:08 PM
Here's our offering of classes for the June/July session. All classes take place at Dance Victoria Studios, 2750 Quadra Street (just north of Hillside).
Swing 1 begins on Thursday June 9th and runs until July 21st with one break on July 7th. Classes are 7pm to 8:30pm, with a total of six lessons. You don't need a partner or any experience to enjoy this beginner series to the fullest. We'll teach a variety of dance moves and styles to get you out and having fun on the dancefloor as quickly as possible! Class size is limited to 22 leads and 22 follows, first come first served. Register early to reserve your spot.
Swing 2 will take place from 6:30pm to 7:55pm on Tuesday evenings, starting on June 7th and ending on July 19th. There will be no lesson on July 5th. If you've completed our Swing 1 series, or you have prior dance experience, Swing 2 is most likely the best class for you. We'll expand your vocabulary of moves and deepen your understanding of dance technique. Most importantly, we'll all have a lot of laughs!
Swing 3 is on Tuesdays after Swing 2, from 8:05pm to 9:30pm. Starts June 7th, ends July 12th, with the July 5th lesson starting at 8:30pm. You need to have completed our Swing 2 series or ask instructor permission to take Swing 3. Here there be swingouts. Also, the resident shim shams are quite friendly.
Finally, we're unveiling a new three-week specialty class: Blues on the Move! This series runs from 7pm to 8:30 on Wednesdays from June 8th to June 22nd. You should have completed Swing 2 or ask for instructor permission before signing up for this series. If you've ever wondered what to do when the music slows down, or you already like blues but want something that doesn't resemble Ye Olde Bump and Grind, we can help!
You can register for all classes by clicking on this finely-crafted link.
-sav
ps - Bonus content: I neglected to post the video of the team routine we did at Lindy Bout this year!
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By savage on
Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:43 PM
Our next series of classes will be starting on June 7th, 8th, and 9th. We're moving off weekends for the summer and onto Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
I should have the registration ready to go over the next couple of days!
-sav
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By savage on
Saturday, March 19, 2011 3:14 PM
If you're ready to learn some swing dancing, we've got classes coming up for you in April. All of these lessons are taught at Dance Victoria Studios, 2750 Quadra Street.
For beginner students, Swing 1 is your starting place. You don't need a partner, and you don't need any experience to enjoy this lesson series. We'll start out nice and easy, then work up through the all the fundamentals you need to understand the basics of swing dancing. Swing 1 begins on Sunday April 17th from 7:35pm to 9pm, with the last class on Sunday May 22nd.
If you've already completed our Swing 1 or you otherwise have a solid background in dancing, Swing 2 is where you want to be. We'll increase the number of moves you know as well as give you techniques to make it all easier and more fun. Swing 2 starts on Wednesday April 20th from 8pm to 9:30pm, ending on Wednesday May 25th.
Rounding out the April line-up, we'll also be teaching Swing 5 for the first time in quite a while. You must have completed our Swing 4 series or request instructor permission to take Swing 5. These lessons will challenge you in ways you won't expect! Swing 5 begins on Sunday April 17th from 6pm to 7:25pm, with a final lesson on Sunday May 22nd.
Now it's time for you to register for the classes you want to take!
-sav
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By savage on
Saturday, December 11, 2010 6:15 PM
Registration is now open for our January session of classes! Here's the suspect line-up:
Swing 1 is our beginner series. You don't need a partner, nor do you need any previous experience to enjoy this class. We'll teach you four different styles of dancing to help you dance to a wide range of music, and you'll learn a hefty assortment of moves as well. Runs on Sundays from January 9th to February 13th, 7:35pm to 9pm.
Swing 3 will teach you the swingout, one of lindy hop's signature moves, as well as the Shim Sham and some awesome charleston. Prerequisites: Swing 2, Balboa 1, or instructor permission. Runs on Wednesdays from January 12th to February 16th, 8pm to 9:30pm.
Shag is a three-week specialty series where you'll learn the ropes around this fun partner dance. It is a novel approach to swing dancing. This is a second-level class, so you'll need at least Swing 1 or the equivalent under your belt. Runs on Tuesdays from January 11th to January 25th, 8pm to 9:30pm.
Team... it's Team time! From January 9th to April 2nd we will be running the first Team class we've taught in almost four years. We will teach you a routine with the objective of performing it at the Lindy Bout competition in Vancouver in mid-April. There will be tricks, aerials, performance-enhancing techniques, and we'll also just flat-out improve your dancing. We're all going to have some major fun with this one! The first lesson on January 9th will be the audition, so come with your game on! Due to the length of this series, the fees for Team will be done on a monthly basis. Class time is 6pm to 7:25pm.
Sign up now to save your spot!
-sav
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By savage on
Monday, November 22, 2010 1:27 AM
It's time for the flippy stuff!
We are teaching a three-week aerials series on Sundays from November 28th to December 12th. There will be people going upside-down, can over teakettle, sideways, and plain old way up in the air. The entertainment factor will be severe.
Head on over to the registration page to save your spot.
-sav
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