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NEXT TERM DATES (6 Weeks)
9th January - 13th February 2012
20th February - 26th March 2012
2nd April - 7th May 2012
COSTS
Book per 6 week term..
£39.99 in advance
£25.00 (F/T NUS students)
Pay as you go..per class
£8.00 per night
£5.00 (F/T NUS students)
START TIME
Doors open at 7:45pm
Class Starts at 8:00pm
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Advance Bookings are recommended |
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WHAT TO EXPECT...
When you arrive, you will be greeted by our friendly crew who will guide you through 'What's What'. If you arrive early, there is a full licensed bar to get a quick drink. The night then kicks off with a beginners class which lasts for 50mins.
You will have 10 mins to practice, have a drink whilst making new friends before the next class, which lasts a further 50 mins. After this time we hope that you stay on, socialise and try out your new moves and dance with more experienced dancers! It's a real fun night out. Accelerate with Workshops.
We will focus primarily on Lindy Hop. However from time to time you will be introduced to a variety of other styles including 1920s Charleston, Balboa and Authentic Jazz..
Click HERE to see how the dance was done originally |
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THE VENUE...
Main Function Room, The Railway Pub, (Opposite Station)
Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AJ
Monday nights in Southend are held near the town centre, opposite Southend Victoria Train Station with plenty of parking.
This nostalgic vintage venue has a full licensed bar, open from 7:45 - 11:00pm, with drinks at really cheap prices, plus a wooden floor for dancing.
Eager to learn Lindy Hop? now you need directions. |
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CLASSES IN DETAIL... |
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STARTS AT 8:00pm - 8:50pm
A fresh beginners - Improvers course runs every 6 weeks covering key fundamental moves, including the key 8 counts and charleston steps. We rotate people around every few minutes, so don't worry if you don't have a partner.
At the end of your first class, you'll leave with at least 3 - 5 simple moves that you can use straight away to impress your friends. By the end of 6 weeks, you may not be a world champion, but you'll be able to dance a whole track. |
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STARTS AT 9:00pm - 9:50pm
Here you learn build upon the fundamental moves already learnt in the beginners class. We will teach you a number of variations, assuming you already know the basic Swing Outs, Lindy Turn, Circles, Charleston variations.
You will start to learn more challenging footwork and moves to enhance your social dancing, whilst improving style and lead / follow techniques.
Those that are visiting for their first time, would be invited to join the 'Review class', whilst the intermediate class is on. |
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PRACTICE / SOCIAL DANCE TIME:
STARTS AT : 9:50pm
This is a great opportunity to practice the moves learnt in class with lots of other dancers. We encourage all students to stay on and dance with other students. We find that people who do stay till the end seem to progress quicker and grasp new concepts and moves a lot more easier.
The music varies from the 1930s to some of today's classics neo tracks. You'll hear a good selection of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald , Slim & Slam, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, etc.
NB: In addition you can gain further practice / social dancing at Harlem Nights, Boogie Shack or any other JiveSwing class on,Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday or Friday and Saturdays, to social dance. |
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* Non refundable within 14 days |
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Boogie Shack Fridays
Friday 16th December 2011
Monthly social dance night featuring live band/40s DJ's.
more about event.
Harlem Nights Watford
Saturday 3rd December 2011
Monthly Saturday night social dance with live band/40's DJ.
more about the event.
Retro Sundays - Southend
Sunday 11th December 2011
Sunday evening social dance with live bands or DJ's.
more about the event.
Christmas All-Nighter 2011
Thursday 29th December 11
A whole night of fun, frolics, drinks, food and get down social dancing to everything from Swing to the Blues
more about the event.
Goodnight Sweetheart 2012
10th - 12th February 2012
UK's largest swing dance weekend, attracting 400+ global dancers, featuring Live Bands, 20+ Teachers, Euro Lindy Competitions, plus heaps of fun. Don't miss it!
more about the event.
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Touring Schedule
Find out where we are teaching or performing next..
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