August update - workshops, Friday night dancing, live music, 12 year anniversary of C Jam at The Bedford!

Sent: Thursday 16th August 2012

Hi all! - just a quick update :-

Airsteps workshop this Saturday - the airsteps workshop is definitely going ahead this Saturday morning at The Bedford, 11am-1pm. Please e-mail to book. We are no longer requiring you to bring a partner (although if you can that would be great), but you do need to be at least intermediate level and to be fit and well. Ł15 for the 2-hour session. We will be covering a few of the most useful airsteps and jumps.

Beginners/Improvers workshop - now booking for Saturday 1st September - see below.

Friday night dancing in Windsor - next Friday (24th August) we return to Windsor for Friday Night Jive! Beginners class at 8pm then dancing from 8.45pm-midnight. Just Ł5 on the door.

12 years of C Jam at The Bedford - we'll be celebrating 12 years at The Bedford on Tuesday 28th August, with classes as usual plus live music from The Shirt Tail Stompers til late.

A-Train (classes and dancing) is running as usual tonight (Thursday) at The Hammersmith Club - http://www.swingland.com/a-train/

Keep swingin' and see you soon!
- Martin and the Swingland team

Workshops

Airsteps - Saturday 18th August at The Bedford, 11am-1pm. Please e-mail.

Beginners/Improvers Lindy hop - Saturday 1st September at The Bedford, 11am-4pm. Master the 8-count basics - Swing out, Lindy turn, Circle, partnered Lindy hop Charleston and more. These are the steps you need to know before you can join our intermediates classes. Details and booking now open at http://www.swingland.com/learn-to-dance/workshops/details.php?id=8478

Improvers/Intermediates Lindy hop - Saturday 13th October at The Bedford, 11am-4pm.This workshop is all about building confidence in your social dancing skills. Again details and booking are now open at http://www.swingland.com/learn-to-dance/workshops/details.php?id=8503

Friday night dancing

Our next Friday night dancing is Friday 24th August at The Firestation, Windsor.

We'll be upstairs in the auditorium - nice wooden dance floor, fully licensed bar.

Music for dancing from the 1920s-50s and beyond all the way through from 8.45pm 'til midnight plus there's the option of a taster dance class at 8pm for absolute beginners (no need to book, just turn up). http://www.swingland.com/friday-night-jive/

Live music

Our next live music night features The Shirt Tail Stompers at C Jam on Tuesday 28th August - this will be our party to celebrate 12 years of C Jam at The Bedford. Not to be missed!


Sent: Thursday 16th August 2012 Hi all! - just a quick update :- Airsteps workshop this Saturday - the airsteps workshop is definitely going ahead this Saturday morning at The Bedford, 11am-1pm. Please e-mail to book. We are no longer requiring you to bring a partner (although if you can that would be great), but you do need to be at least intermediate level and to be fit and well. Ł15 for the 2-hour session. We will be covering a few of the most useful airsteps and jumps. Beginners/Improvers workshop - now booking for Saturday 1st September - see below. Friday night dancing in Windsor - next Friday (24th August) we return to Windsor for Friday Night Jive! Beginners class at 8pm then dancing from 8.45pm-midnight. Just Ł5 on the door. 12 years of C Jam at The Bedford - we'll be celebrating 12 years at The Bedford on Tuesday 28th August, with classes as usual plus live music from The Shirt Tail Stompers til late. A-Train (classes and dancing) is running as usual tonight (Thursday) at The Hammersmith Club - http://www.swingland.com/a-train/ Keep swingin' and see you soon! - Martin and the Swingland team Workshops Airsteps - Saturday 18th August at The Bedford, 11am-1pm. Please e-mail. Beginners/Improvers Lindy hop - Saturday 1st September at The Bedford, 11am-4pm. Master the 8-count basics - Swing out, Lindy turn, Circle, partnered Lindy hop Charleston and more. These are the steps you need to know before you can join our intermediates classes. Details and booking now open at http://www.swingland.com/learn-to-dance/workshops/details.php?id=8478 Improvers/Intermediates Lindy hop - Saturday 13th October at The Bedford, 11am-4pm.This workshop is all about building confidence in your social dancing skills. Again details and booking are now open at http://www.swingland.com/learn-to-dance/workshops/details.php?id=8503 Friday night dancing Our next Friday night dancing is Friday 24th August at The Firestation, Windsor. We'll be upstairs in the auditorium - nice wooden dance floor, fully licensed bar. Music for dancing from the 1920s-50s and beyond all the way through from 8.45pm 'til midnight plus there's the option of a taster dance class at 8pm for absolute beginners (no need to book, just turn up). http://www.swingland.com/friday-night-jive/ Live music Our next live music night features The Shirt Tail Stompers at C Jam on Tuesday 28th August - this will be our party to celebrate 12 years of C Jam at The Bedford. Not to be missed!
Dates for your diary (now booking): Friday, 24 Aug Saturday, 1 Sep Lindy hop fundamentals - master the 8-count basics - Swing Out, Lindy Turn and Circle, Texas Tommy, partnered Charleston - plus essential variations. Advance booking required. Friday, 7 Sep Friday, 12 Oct Saturday, 13 Oct Consolidate your basics and expand your repertoire! Advance booking only.	Month at a glance: Thursday, 16 Aug A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night! The Hammersmith Club, Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH 7.45pm - 8.45pm Beginners swing dance class 8.45pm - 9.15pm Intermediates Lindy hop class 9.15pm - 11.00pm Dancing Sunday, 19 Aug No Swing Cellar - back Sunday 16 September Monday, 20 Aug No Windsor classes - back Monday 3 September Lindy hop in Brixton Electric Social, 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SP 7.45pm - 8.45pm Beginners class 8.45pm - 9.45pm Improvers class Tuesday, 21 Aug C Jam The home of Savoy style Lindy hop in London The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD 7.45pm - 9.00pm Beginners Lindy hop class + practice 8.00pm - 9.00pm Authentic jazz dance class 9.00pm - 9.30pm Intermediates Lindy hop class 9.00pm - 9.30pm Beginners follow-up class 9.30pm - 11.30pm Dancing Thursday, 23 Aug A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night! The Hammersmith Club, Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH Friday, 24 Aug Friday Night Jive! The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL 8.00pm - 8.45pm Taster swing dance class 8.45pm - 12.00am Dancing to top swing DJs Sunday, 26 Aug No Swing Cellar - back Sunday 16 September Monday, 27 Aug Bank Holiday Monday - Brixton classes closed No Windsor classes - back Monday 3 September Tuesday, 28 Aug C Jam - LIVE MUSIC! - celebrating 12 years @ The Bedford! Help us celebrate 12 years of C Jam at The Bedford! Classes as usual followed by live music from The Shirt Tail Stompers plus DJs! The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD 7.45pm - 8.30pm Beginners Lindy hop class 7.45pm - 8.30pm Authentic jazz dance class 8.30pm - 9.00pm Intermediates Lindy hop class 8.30pm - 9.00pm Beginners follow-up class 9.00pm - 12.00am Live band + dancing Thursday, 30 Aug A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night! The Hammersmith Club, Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH Saturday, 1 Sep One-day workshop - Beginners/Improvers Lindy hop fundamentals - master the 8-count basics - Swing Out, Lindy Turn and Circle, Texas Tommy, partnered Charleston - plus essential variations. Advance booking required. The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD Sunday, 2 Sep No Swing Cellar - back Sunday 16 September Monday, 3 Sep Swing & Jive in Windsor The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL 8.00pm - 9.00pm Beginners class (Swing/Jive) 9.00pm - 10.00pm Intermediates class (Lindy hop) Lindy hop in Brixton Electric Social, 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SP Tuesday, 4 Sep C Jam The home of Savoy style Lindy hop in London The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD Thursday, 6 Sep A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night! The Hammersmith Club, Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH Friday, 7 Sep Friday Night Jive! The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL Sunday, 9 Sep No Swing Cellar - back Sunday 16 September Monday, 10 Sep Swing & Jive in Windsor The Firestation Centre for Arts and Culture, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL Lindy hop in Brixton Electric Social, 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SP Tuesday, 11 Sep C Jam The home of Savoy style Lindy hop in London The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD Thursday, 13 Sep A-Train @ The Hammersmith Club West London`s Premier Swing Dance Night! The Hammersmith Club, Rutland Grove, London W6 9DH Friday, 14 Sep The Lost Tea Party Oli and Imogen will be teaching the swing dance class at this Vintage-inspired event.
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