POCKETS **Weekly Social**

POCKETS is the home of social dancing on the SOUTH-SIDE of town.

Make new friends, catch up with old friends, enjoy cheap drinks or take a break from our awesome dance floor on the couches as you dance away the night.

POCKETS is also the home of Melbourne’s only monthly swing Jack & Jill competition. By entering, you could win 4 free classes! See below for details and how to enter.

LOCATION
Middle Park Bowls Club
Off Canterbury Rd, Middle Park (Turn left underneath the railway line immediately before the traffic lights. This entry is opposite the Middle Park Hotel).

SCHEDULE
6:30pm Level 2
7:30pm Level 1 << beginner, no experience or partner required
8:30pm Social dancing until late

COST
$6 for social dancing only (entry after 8:30pm) or
$15 with a class (social dancing included free)

MONTHLY JACK & JILL competition
Every 4th Tuesday of the month at POCKETS, Middle Park

Join in the fun at POCKETS Middle Park in our monthly Jack & Jill event for your chance to win free classes. Open to all, this friendly and informal competition will give you the chance to test your ability to lead and follow as you strut your stuff! Guest judges will determine the very best of Swing Patrol’s rising talent and award prizes to competitors and spectators.

JACK & JILL F.A.Q.
Q: What’s a Jack & Jill competition?
A: A Jack & Jill competition randomly pairs up leaders and followers. Each couple dances and is judged on their ability to lead or follow and how they interpret the music.
Check out this video to give you an idea! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mumb54PdsEc

Q: How do I enter?
A: By attending 2 classes on 2 separate Tuesdays at South Melbourne in one calendar month, you will be eligible to enter.

Q: Do I need to enter with a partner?
A: No. You enter as an individual.

Q: How long do I have to dance for in the competition?
A: To keep the competition very short, each couple will dance for around 40 seconds. Easy!

Q: What style of dancing must I do?
A: You can do any combination of 6 beat or 8 beat Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues or Collegiate Shag. No aerials are allowed.

Q: Should I practice a routine?
A: No, that’s not what a Jack & Jill competition is about. It’s a test of the ability to lead or follow. We encourage you to social dance as much as you can. It’s the best way to practice.

Q: What is a spotlight?
A: A spotlight or shine is where

Q: What is an all skate?
A: An all skate is where all couples dance at the same time

Q: Will entering this Jack & Jill disqualify me from competing in the ‘Like a Virgin’ section of other competitions?
A: No. Pockets’ Jack & Jill is friendly, informal competition and does not disqualify you from entering the Like a Virgin sections of Swing Patrol competition events (i.e AJC, MLB or SJC) It’s great practice for it though! Thinking of entering? Please see our full terms conditions below.

JACK & JILL Conditions of entry:
Eligibility:
I. The competition is free to enter, however contestants must have attended two (2) classes on two (2) separate Tuesdays at SP Middle Park in one calendar month, to be eligible for that month’s competition.
II. Places are limited, and are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to the first eight (8) leaders and eight (8) followers to add their names to the sign up sheet at the door before 9:00pm on our Jack & Jill night.
III. Attendance does not 'roll-over' from month to month.
IV. Both winners from the previous month's Jack & Jill competition are ineligible to enter the next, consecutive Jack & Jill competition only

Prizes:
I. The winners, one (1) lead and one (1) follow will each receive four (4) free classes.
II. Total prize value is 2 x $60.00 four-class passes = $120.00.
III. The prize is only valid for the four (4) consecutive Tuesday classes immediately after the Jack and Jill.
IV. The prize is only redeemable at SP Middle Park by the named dancer on the class pass.
V. The prize is not redeemable for cash, and is non-transferable.
VI. SP Middle Park class pass must be presented each week to receive complimentary class.
VII. Class passes are valid for any level.
VIII. If the contestant wishes to take another class on any given night for the duration of the prize, they will be charged $7.00 (in line with Swing Patrol second class policy)
IX. Swing Patrol, Swing Patrol Middle Park or Pockets will not be liable for any lost, stolen or damaged class passes.
X. If the prizewinner is unable to attend the complimentary classes they will then forfeit that portion of the prize. SP Middle Park will not reimburse or extend the prize for any missed complimentary classes.

Competition:
I. All judge’s decisions are final.
II. Swing styles are assumed – Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, and Collegiate Shag.
III. Aerials are not allowed.