So You Think You Can Lead and Follow?

Thursday August 19th 2010

Week 2 of the Performance Routine!

Last week’s level 2 for the routine was HUGE!!  We loved seeing so many people dancing, laughing and smiling away as they danced their hearts out.  You looked so great and Shob and I can’t wait until you perform it for all! 

This week is week 2 of the routine.  If you missed out last week, don’t fret.  We’ll do a revision of what we went over and push forward with new choreography too.  This years routine will be taught in the 7-30 timeslot and will be for level 2 AND 3.  Will have lindy, charleston, solo and even a little balboa!  And of course plenty of Nth Melbourne personality!  Come join us and discover the show off within!

And level 3s, don’t miss out on this week’s class.  Shob and I love working on technique and this class will focus on solid leading and following principles for fundamental footwork and movement many dancers take for granted – rock steps, triple steps, kick lands and steps.  It’s sure to challenge you, but will be a wonderful chance to improve your mad skillz!

And Level 1 Shob and I will be exploring using our triple steps in our 6 beat rhythms.  Triple steps are one of the fundamentals footwork component in Level 2, so make sure you get a quality triple steps into your muscle memory.  Don't forget to bring all your friends along to laugh, dance and eat delicious muffins!

And finally a big round of applause for all those who came out on Saturday for the Dance In A Day workshop.  Shob and I were very impressed how quickly you learnt the foundation for 8 beat lindy hop.  A MASSIVE bow to all the flippers, flipperees, and spotters who overcame their fear and flew through the air to achieve their first ever aerial. So so proud of each and every one of you. 

 

This week’s class line-up is:           

Level 1  at 6:30 pm – 6 beat rhythm!

 

This class is open to all…you can start anytime...and it will give you great swing dancing foundations.  Bring a friend or workmate, make some friends and have a ball!

 

Creating fun shapes using 6 Beat with Triple steps.

 

Level 2 at 7:30 pm – ROUTINE!

 

Don’t miss out on the launch of the 2010 Nth Melb routine!  For level 2 and level 3 students…you don’t need any performance experience!  You’ll learn a lot and have a great time doing it.

 

Level 3 at 8:30 pm – Think you know how to lead and follow? 

 

It can be easy for everyone to fall into leading patterns and anticipating a lead.  This is a great class to really challenge the way you think about leading and following the core fundamentals of swing dancing.  This class will definitely give you something to work on with your own dancing.

 

 

Social dancing

 

Social dancing at North Melbourne is a unique experience with a cool atmosphere, fun dancers, and two DJs every week.  It’s $6 dollars at the door and goes from 9:30 pm til midnight.  If you take the classes, social dancing is free.  Enjoy the big, beautiful dance floor, air conditioning, and the fantastic, friendly (and slightly crazy) North Melbourne crew.  All welcome!

DJs: Richard and Andy

 

Legends of the Week 

All those new dancers who came to ‘Dance In A Day’ on Saturday!!  Fantastic work!

Wanna know more about North Melbourne?

Remember that as well as this webpage and the group email we have our own Facebook page which is a great way to keep in touch.  Here you can chat, ask questions, post dance pictures, see vintage videos, and also see North Melbourne dancers in action

If you want to join or have comments/questions about North Melbourne, dancing or anything else that tickles your fancy, just send an email to shob@swingpatrol.com or andy@swingpatrol.com.

 

See you Thursday!!!

Shob and Andy

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