Shim Shammin'
Ringwood (Ringwood RSL)
14 Apr 2010
Hope you all had a great holiday & are ready to get back on the dance floor!
(Note: there are NO classes for ANZAC weekend - April 26th)
CLASSES for April 12th & 19th:
6:30pm Level 1 - Tandom Charleston
This dance is unique to Swing dancing where you have exactly the same footwork as your partner! Loads of fun, easy rhythms & achievable moves. It starts on the left... back forward, then right...forward back.
7:30pm Level 2 - Shim Sham
Everyone needs to know the Shim Sham for the meet the Scene Ball. An orgianal solo jazz routine from the swing era.
Check out Frankie's tribute Shim Shim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_k_BIA_unI
8:30pm Level 2 & 3 - Lindy & Six Beat
Great class for level 2 & 3 dancers who are confident with both rhythms. We do some challenging moves in lindy & six beat. Plus explore leading/following the different rhythms. AND making it all musical!
9:30pm Social dancing on our slick floors...
EVENTS:
Meet the Scene Ball
Saturday May 15th @ Malvern Town Hall. Every venue dresses as a colour. Performances by SP troupes.
Melbourne Swing Festival
Queen's b'day long weekend, June 10 - 14th. International teachers, live music, competitions & more!!
Shim Sham notes:
Stomp drags x3 then Break Step
Pushes & cross over x 3 with more cross overs
Tacky annies x3 then Break Step
Half break x 2, full break, Half break x2, then full break
repeat above... freeze instead of break steps
Boogie back
Boogie forward
Boogie back
Boogie forward
Boogie back
Shorty George
Boogie back
Shorty George
Social dance!
