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Time : 2010-03-09 09:20:34
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Zoot Newsletter October 4th 2008

 

Scotland Swing Storm


Hi Lindy Hoppers,

All we can talk about now is Swing Storm, Swing Storm, Swing Storm 'cause this weekend the storm will be upon us.  Social passes have been selling like hot-cakes and we're putting together the final preparations for 3 fabulous nights of dancing and workshops.  If you still want to come to the workshops there are still places, although limited.  See below for details...

The first monthly Blue Sunday saw an excellent group of enthusiastic blues-ers.  It was a really lovely start to our new blues venture and I enjoyed playing some of my new music (Helen).  The next one will be 4th April @ The City Cafe from 7pm.

And finally, a big hello to our new swing dancers on our e-mail newsletter who are in Livingston. This Wednesday will be our 3rd week in Livingston already!

Index


1.  Scotland Swing Storm - March 12-14
2.  Scottish Swing Dance Championships - March 13
3.  Bi-monthly blues in Aberdeen starts March 14
4.  Blues Cruize - July 16-18
5.  Tunes to dance to

1.  Scotland Swing Storm - March 12-14

If you want to come to the fabulous workshops, you haven't missed out yet, single leads still welcome to book or lead/follow couples in the upper level can still get in. £80 for the full weekend - 3 social dances and 10+ hours of workshops.

Social passes are also still available for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the discount price of £15.  Or, you can turn up and pay on the door.  Friday £5, Saturday, £10, Sunday £5.  Places could be limited if not pre-booked, especially for Sunday.

Register for workshops and social passes at www.scotlandswingstorm.com
Not sure of your level?  Then send us an e-mail or ask in class. info@zootswing.co.uk

2.  Scottish Swing Dance Championships - March 13

The entry criteria for the Up and Comers has now changed to allow a wider range of entrants.  So if you've never competed before (not including our practice J&J at the New Year Party), and if you've never taught dance before, you can now enter the Up and Comers competition.

This will be great fun, an opportunity to get some performance experience and all to a really supportive crowd of dancers you know.  

Registrations are now open, check out www.scotlandswingstorm.com to put your name down.  We have beautiful shiny trophies to be won and the major prize for the Open Lindy Hop competition is a double pass to the London Swing Festival, sponsored by Swing Patrol London.

Open Lindy Hop competition
Up and comers (lindy hop) competition
Second Annual Solo Charleston Competition
Jack and Jill competition

We're really looking forward to you guys showing us your dancing and creating an electric atmosphere.  Jump in there and give it a go...



3.  Granite City Blues

The first Granite City Blues night in Aberdeen will be on March 14.  General level blues lesson at 7pm then social blues dancing till late. £5 for the night.

March 14 Craig Thomson and Guest teacher
March 28 Ben and Helen Birns

O'Neills
9-10 Back Wynd
Aberdeen
AB101JN



4.  Bluez Cruize - July 16-18

Join us for our bluesy, cruisey weekend long blues dancing party.  We're going to dance Friday, Saturday and Sunday with dance boat cruise,  social activities, live music and tourist stuff for those from out of town.  Save the dates 'cause we've got loads more details coming over the next few weeks.  Registrations will open soon...

www.bluezcruize.co.uk


5.  Tunes to dance to

We've had loads of requests for ideas on what tunes are good to dance to, so here are some of our favourites:

Loads of tunes by:

Ella Fitzgerald
Indigo Swing
Campus Five
Lucky Millinder

Some of the tunes we play in class are:

Joe Williams - Hallelujah I love her so
DoM.I.No - This Business of Love
C Jamm Blues - Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen - Manhatten Transfer
Whaddaya Want - Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Hoodle Addle - Ray McKinley


Happy listening and see you on the dance floor ...

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