After the Storm 10 March 2010
I hope you're all recovering from a fabulous Blues Before Sunrise
event. Congratulations to Noni for the creative and artistic talent of
putting together a wonderful weekend of music, dance, learning, food
and huge fun. Some comments we've received so far was that for some it
was the BEST workshop they have ever been to. Please send all reflections to info@swingpatrol.com.au so
we can build even better events. It was particularly new and very
exciting to have some of the workshops run by the band. Big thanks to
Sean, Jess, Paul and the muso crew. For those already asking about MSF,
it’s nearly ready for release and sign up. Should be a big one this
year... so keep the long weekend in June free. More soon.
INDEX
1. Class Diaries and News
2. Blues Before Sunrise 2010
3. What's On
4. Links, Legends, Birthdays, Odds & Ends
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1. Class Diaries and News
a. Club Maxies – THIS FRIDAY
After a weekend of Blues dancing, you might be ready to pick up the
pace. Club Maxies this Friday is just the ticket. Three hours of
strictly social dancing and loads of room to socialise too.
Maxies celebrates its 1st birthday so you can bet there'll be cake. And a couple more surprises to boot.
WHERE: Prahran Club - 258 High St, Prahran
WHEN: Friday 12 March 8-11pm
WHO: guest DJ is the statuesque Kathryn Atkinson, who has researched and scoured the globe for her music
HOW MUCH: $6 entry, strictly no BYO drinks ‘cos the bar is crazy cheap.
b. Fitzroy week 2! TONIGHT!
Thanks to all the punters who came down for our opening last week;
those who missed out will have to ask around why we've been loving
bananas and teddy bears all week!
We
hit the ground running tonight with one of the most amazing and
potentially domestic DJ line up ever to grace the Rev's stage. Engaged
and fully prepared, Anthony Choco Wheaton and Sarah Faz Pants Farrelly will be playing the tunes all night long. All night, all night.
Noni, Bevan, Georgia and Kieran have their classes ready to roll; we
got 8 beat, we got charleston and after a weekend of blues dancing it's
time to SWING OUT! Hope to see you there.
K, N, E and G
More info HERE
Upstairs
6:30pm Level 1 - six beat
7:30pm Level 2 - Lindy & Charleston
8:30pm Level 3 - LindyHOP!
Downstairs
6:30pm Level 2 - Intro to Lindy Hop
7:30pm Level 1 - Charleston
8:30pm Social dancing to DJs Ant & Faz!!!
c. Blues Night - THIS SUNDAY!!
With Josh, Noni & Manon
Click here for da BLUES
d. Attention: NEW DANCERS – social dancing JUST FOR YOU!
Have you heard about the social dance night just for you?
POCKETS is Swing Patrol’s beginner-friendly social dance night held weekly on Tuesday nights in South Melbourne.
At POCKETS, you’ll find beginner dancers like yourself from venues all over Melbourne coming to dance in our friendly and relaxed hall.
It’s a perfect place to conquer any nerves you might have about social dancing.
It’s also a great place for you to meet other people at your level and
dance with them in one of SP’s largest venues.
There’s plenty of room so you won’t need to worry about bumping into other couples!
Only $5 for the night from 8:30 pm, or best of all, it’s FREE if you take a class on the night.
POCKETS F.A.Q
How do I get there? ANSWER
Can I join you on FACEBOOK? ANSWER
Where can I find more info? ANSWER
10 top reasons to visit
If you’re new to swing dancing, then we want to meet you @ POCKETS.
See you there next week,
The POCKETS team
e. LEARN the SHIM SHAM @ South Melbourne
Put down March 30 in your diary for your chance to learn the SHIM SHAM. This routine is a MUST KNOW
dance for all swing dancers. It's often performed out at social dance
nights and you could bet money that it will be performed at the MEET THE SCENE BALL coming up.
Swing dancers the world over know this dance. Check them out HERE
Now's your chance to learn it so you can take part in it with everyone
else at the ball. Mark it in your diary now!
Tuesday, March 30, St Luke's Hall, 210 Dorcas St, South Melbourne.
Followed by a special POCKETS 100% beginner-friendly Lindy Hop. Stay tuned for more details
f. Showgirls Dream Casual Classes!
With the sad departure of Jo to WA (What is it with Perth?), we're doing a final term of Showgirls Dream.
5 weeks only and for this one you can enrol for the course or do the classes on a casual basis. If
you have wanted to try showies, this is your last chance so enrol or
just turn up and do a few classes. We hope you can make it for a
fabulous finish to Showgirls Dream.
You can pick
and choose from either level or try your hand at both. Don't forget to
bring soft shoes, workout/dancing clothes, water, and a towel.
$20 at the door per person for casual attendance
We look forward to seeing you there!
Here's the info
g. Class Venue Diaries
Please check out the timetable for the full list of current classes as
not all the venues use the class diary system.
TIMETABLE
Camberwell - Camberwell market this Sunday
Kew - Is Kew is or is Kew ain't my baby
North Melbourne - Sore legs and happy hearts
Ringwood - 6-beat, lindy & more!
South Melbourne - 6 beat savvy
Thornbury - Come on down & check it out! (The Saturday night venue @ BBS)
2. Blues Before Sunrise 2010 Wrap Up
"...kickarse event!"
" The teachers were ALL exceptional!!!!!!!"
"I had a wonderful and inspiring weekend and although my body is exhausted my soul is really alive!"
***NEWS FLASH***
We recorded all the bands over the weekend and will be releasing a CD!!
It'll be great to dance to & a great memory of the event. More
details soon...
There are BBS t-shirts & bags still for sale. We'll be selling them at The Bendigo Hotel this Sunday, for $25 each.
Email info@swingpatrol.com.au for lost & found.
Thanks to everyone who attended,
See you at the next one!
Noni Clarke.
3. What's On
a. Camberwell Market - Sunday 14 March
Kick start your Sunday on March 14 with an excursion to the Camberwell
Market. It's not often that we get an opportunity to have a dance in
the morning with some great perks like caffeine and clothing nearby!
Come and join us at 11am on Sunday March 14.
We'll be in the market itself (near Bloch) swinging out for some social
dancing. Feel free to bring a friend, because we're going to run a
quick, FREE lesson at 11:15am.
Everyone is welcome to come and have a dance, and we may even pop into
a nearby cafe for some refreshments when we're done.
Drop us a line if you're able to make it!
steph@swingpatrol.com
See you Sunday March 14.
~SP Camberwell, Kew & Swing Kids
b. Mordialloc Food and WIne Festival Saturday 13 March
Swing Patrol lesson with Keith and Suzy 12.30pm Swing Stage!
Bands Playing: Frankie Wants Out, Shuffle Club, Mr Fish
Peter Scullin Reserve Mel Ref 92 E1
c. Swing Patrol at the Casey Relay for Life
Saturday March 13th
Casey Relay for Life
Akoonah Park Princess Hwy Berwick
Public lessons: 3.00- 3.30 and 4.00-4.30
d. The Lindy Charm School for Girls Melbourne workshop – Sat 10 July 2010 - Registrations open
The Lindy Charm School for Girls is
dedicated to reviving the golden age of glamour and etiquette of the
early 20th century, by introducing girls to red lipstick, bullet bras,
girdles, garters, seamed nylons, sky-high heels and how to wear them,
pin curls, victory rolls, finger waves, and a wiggly walk to boot.
Workshops are held around the country and will teach you how to create
hairstyles from the 30’s to the 50’s using traditional and modern
methods and how to apply make-up to give a classic, beautiful finish.
If you have ever wanted to become a pin-up girl or you hold a divine
interest or penchant for recreating or learning to recreate the vintage
beauty of days gone by, then let us Charm school you.
Melbourne Saturday 10 July 2010
12 noon – 3pm
The Library, Father Flanagans, 484 Smith St, Collingwood
$60 per person
Bookings: Christine@marinaoceanus.com.au
www.thelindycharmschoolforgirls.com
e. Jazz It Up Friday's in the Courtyard - John Scurry's Fine & Dandy Quartet
The perfect way to end the working week with a COOL drink & the HOT sounds of JAZZ in the Courtyard - Mission to Seafarers with JOHN SCURRY'S FINE & DANDY QUARTET
- featuring some of Melbourne's hottest Jazzmen including John Scurry
on guitar, Michael McQuaid on reeds, Leigh Barker Double Bass and
Stephen Grant on trumpet.
Drinks & snacks at reasonable prices.
Come join in the fun and support the Mission caring for the welfare of the seafaring community.
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
717 Flinders Street
Docklands
Fridays: 12 February 2010 to 12 March 2010, 5.30pm
No bookings necessary. $10 entry
4. Links, Legends, Birthdays, Odds & Ends
a. Apologies
Last
week, we incorrectly advertised the Pearly Shells Ormond Hall gig as
Saturday 7 March when it should have been Sunday 7 March. Hope you
swung out either way or on either day!
b. Marketplace
Aris Allen Shoes
Brand new (never worn - only tried once) women's black Aris Allen
canvas dance shoes (sneakers) in size 7 with sueded soles. Sadly these
don't fit me.
They're quite springy and very comfortable.
These fit pretty much true to size so if you are usually a size 7 or a 6.5, then these should fit you.
I'm selling these for $55.00 which is a bargain as these could cost you
up to $80.00 to buy online from the US when you factor in exchange
rates and international postage.
If you're interested please email angies@etmgroup.com.au or come to SP St Kilda or Pockets to try them on by arrangement.
Cheers!
Angie
Jitterbug Number Plates for Sale
Jake is currently selling his Victorian number plates JTRBUG, and
JTABUG and would like to offer these to the swing community before
putting on sale to the general public. If you would like to make an
offer to Jake for these plates, please email him at jake@swingpatrol.com.au
c. Birthday of the week
Happy birthday to Lindy Wilson 12-Mar. Wishing you a wonderfully joyous birthday.
d. Legend of the week
Jessie G for soulful solo blues!
Have a lovely week,
The whole SP team
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