Swing Kids Melbourne

Want to see how much FUN learning to Swing Dance is?

Check out one of our swing kids, who recently stole the show at Fitzroy Gardens.  Look at Swing Kids in action at the 2006 Performance Ball in front of 900 people!  But don't miss these guys bringing down the house with their performance to the famous song Sing Sing!


                                                  

Swing Kids performing 'Funky Bunch' at the Copa!

INDEX:
1. What is taught at Swing Kids?
2. Term Details - 2010
3
Teacher Profile - Marybeth and Amanda
4. Costs
5. Registration
Step 1 - Payment
6. Registration Step 2 - Email Confirmation
7. Questions?
8. Kid Patrol - Our School Programme


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.  What is Taught at Swing Kids?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Swing Kids classes are loads of fun with lots of laughs guaranteed.  We get the kids away from the computers, interacting together in an environment where they can have fun and build social confidence and physical skills at the same time.  Yes, we may also aim to do performances as a way of setting focused goals for the classes.



- All classes are be co-ed

- Approximate age range 7 - 12yrs

- All classes are pitched appropriately at those in the class

- Reputable and experienced teachers

- The course dates are in sync with the school terms

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.  Term Details - 2010

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Venue: St Andrews Church Hall, Cnr Burke Rd and Malvern Rd, Glen Iris
When:  Weekly - Saturdays through the school terms.
Day:  Saturday Mornings

Term 1:

Feb 6, 13, 20, 17
March* 13, 20, 27
* no class March 6th due to public holiday.

7 week term
10.00am - 11.00am:  General Swing Kids

***NOTE: Minimum numbers required for classes to run and we unfortunately can't offer refunds for classes that have been missed


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.  Teacher Profile - Marybeth & Amanda
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Check out our teachers here: -

Amanda Hill
Marybeth Yarosh

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.  Costs:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Term 1 2010

$98 Per child for the 7 week term

Note there is no early bird being offered in 2010.

** Conditions **
Swing Kids term payments are non-refundable with the following exceptions:

Cancellation of registration will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the first class of the term and registration fee fully refunded.  If, for any reason, you are unable to continue classes once the term has commenced, the balance of your term payment (minimum of 3 classes) can be credited towards a future registration. You must notify and request a credit in advance - no credit will be made for classes missed after the fact. No credit will be made for single classes missed.




---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.  Registration Step 1 - Payment:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The first step to registering is to send your payment in advance of the course. 
You must be fully paid before registering and turning up at the first class.  
You cannot attend classes until payment is received. You can either...


* Send your cheque or money order made out to:
“Swing Patrol Dance Group” 
25 Station St, Seddon, VIC, 3011

   

* Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking.
Our banking details are:
     
Westpac Account Name:
Swing Patrol Dance Group P/L
    
BSB: 033 072
      Acct #: 248 364



** MOST IMPORTANTLY, please include your 'SURNAME' and the word 'KIDS' in the description of the transfer, otherwise there is no way we can track the payment once it comes into our account.**



---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.  Registration Step 2 - Email Confirmation:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Once you have sent us your payment, you MUST then register to attend the course.  Simply copy the following into a new email and send to info@swingpatrol.com or telephone: 0418 550 993

Course:  2010 Swing Kids Registration Term 1

Parent/s Name:

E-mail address:

Contact phone number:

My child’s name is:

My child’s age is:


The class I will attend is:

Payment:  I have paid by: (select direct deposit or personal cheque).



I heard about Swing Kids from:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7.  Questions?  Need Further Info?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Want to know more?  Please do not hesitate to send an email to info@swingpatrol.com or call
0418 550 993 should you have any queries regarding the Swing Kids program.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8.  Kid Patrol - Our School Program
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We commenced "Kid Patrol" in 2005 and has been a very successful and growing program.  Kid Patrol is simply Swing Patrol being available and facilitating swing dancing learning in Schools in accordance with a variety of curricula.


We have worked with a range of schools including:


* Berwick Primary School

* Alburn Primary School

* Salesian College

* Catholic Regional College

* Bacchus Marsh College

* Trinity Grammar School

* Bentleigh Primary School

* Genezzano

* Doncaster Secondary College



Programs which accommodated a swing class or series of classes were:


* Activity Weeks

* Drama

* Dance

* Eistedford

* Arts Exploration week

* PE Class

* General Sport activity

 * History



We have done some fabulous sessions, choreographing a scene for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" set in the prohibition era was one of many creative, inspiring examples of the program.  If you are working at a school and are interested in the program please contact info@swingpatrol.com for more details. Similarly if you are a parent at a school, talk to your school and to us and we can discuss the possibilities.