Feb1Written by:Phil Whitehead
Sunday, February 01, 2009 
February Full Swing Express!
Summer Swingin’ is here! Make the most of the good weather and get out and about with all of the great events coming up.
1. Class Timetable + Cancellation!
2. Art Deco Swing (get in while you can!)
3. Swing Lovers – Valentines Day Dance 14 Feb
4. Debonair Doo’s! Officially launched
5. Vintage Swap Meet
6. Local Gig Guide
7. Upcoming Events in NZ, Australia & beyond
8. Swing Jam Birthday shout out~
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1. CLASSES
Please note that Petone classes on Thursday 19th February are postponed until the following week, as all teachers will be away attending Art Deco Weekend!
Classes continue over Feb, with the next block starting February 25th and 26th
City studio - 22 Webb St , Wellington (above the Locksmith shop)
Starts Weds 25th February
Level 1 Lindy 7 - 8pm
Do you have friends, colleagues or family talking about starting a new hobby or new form of exercise? Bring them along to Beginners and watch them catch the Jitterbug! No partner or previous experienced required. We will take you through the basics and give you the confidence to get out there on the dance floor. Expect lots of great tunes!
Social practice time 8.00-8.30
Come along early or stay after class for some social time. Teachers will be on hand to help with any questions you may have.
Level 2 8.30 – 9.30pm
For dancers who have completed 2 Beginners blocks or those of you who want to hone their technique. The focus is on building up the basics (swing out, lindy circle etc) and lead/follow techniques while having a lot of fun. We can now link up moves, add styling and learn to play with the music.
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Petone studio - Wilford School Hall on William Street
Starts Thurs 26th February
Level 1 Lindy 7 - 8pm
See description above. Fantastic large floor, plenty of room to practise your swinging moves. This is usually a more intimate class which offers great 1 on 1 time!
Social practice time 8.00-8.30
Come along early or stay after class for some social time. Teachers will be on hand to help with any questions you may have.
Level 2/3 Lindy 8.30 – 9.30pm
Classes focus on pushing those swing limits! This is a mixed level class for those starting level 2 and those progressing to level 3, with a focus on individual attention!
Cost: Courses cost $60 per person for a 6 class pass, valid at either venue.
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2. Art Deco Swing! Napier, February 19- 22nd
There are less than 10 beds left, but you better get in fast!
The Art Deco Weekend in Napier is a regular feature on all swing dancers' calendars and in 2009, Full Swing, Hepcat Swing and Jitterbugs are combining to make it even more dancer friendly!
The Inaugural Art Deco Swing will feature:
- dedicated dancers' accommodation at Criterion Backpackers, a beautiful Art Deco style building located right on the doorstep to the main social events;
- 6x swing dance workshops from some of New Zealand's best dancers and teachers;
- a special Art Deco Swing Pass which gets you both accommodation and all workshops for a bargain price;
- all the fabulous social events usually associated with the Geon Art Deco Weekend
If you’ve already got your accommodation sorted, don’t forget to come along to some fantastic workshops!
http://www.hepcatswing.com/artdeco/index.php?location=index
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3. Swing Lovers – Valentines Day Dance, Feb 14th
$5 entry – BYO plate for sensational supper!
Link Church Hall, Lower Hutt
What a perfect way to celebrate! Come along for a fun night of dancing with a few surprises thrown in! the doors open at 7.00pm so dress up and join the crew. For the girls (and guys) that would like to go the extra mile, Debonair Doos will be taking appointments before hand to make you look fabulous! See below for details.
7.00pm til late. Social dancing to DJ music, lights turned down, awesome tunes
…and Debonair Doo’s will be available beforehand to make you look fabulous! (see below for details)
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4. We welcome to the launch of…
With the massive resurgence of interest in vintage and retro fashions, Michelle Parish and Amy Jansen-Leen have noticed a huge demand for complimentary 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s hairstyling.. and have the answer!
In the wash and go era we now live in, we have forgotten just how long it took our grandmothers and great grandmothers to do their hair. However, with quick modern day techniques Debonair Doo’s have been established to help you re-create that vintage style to compliment your special outfit and have you look fabulous for your special occasion…
Book now for your special event!
Debonair Doo’s will be available for fabulous styling before our Swing Lovers Dance and throughout Art Deco weekend.
Call 02... or email michswingal@yahoo.co.nz for details!
Yours for lovely hair…
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5. Vintage Swap Meet
A spot of tea…& vintage threads!
You are cordially invited to the first vintage swap meet of 2009 & a spot of tea on the lawn..
Sunday, February 15, 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
BYO plate of nicie's and clothes to buy or sell
Please RSVP to michswingal@yahoo.co.nz or call 02...
An array of delectable garments & fabulous accessories for sale, get that perfect frock just in time for Art Deco weekend.
Cash only, must bring cash and a cash kitty if you are selling items. A good idea is to label items with price and your name.
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6. Local Gig Guide
Dances are where it all comes together. You’ve worked hard in class to pick up the steps and sweated on getting them right so join the gang and head out for some fun and to practice your moves.
Check it out:
Liberty Swing Band playing the 1st Sunday every month at the Johnsonville RSA with a NEW TIME! 6.00-8.00pm
It is open entry with no cover charge - just sign the visitor book on entry. There is a large dance floor and reasonably priced drinks, with a $10.00 roast dinner in the RSA Restaurant commencing at 5.00pm.
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Hot Club Sandwich
Sun 15th: The Jetty, Petone 6.30pm til Late
Great band, pop in for a meal and a boogie!
Join our Facebook group “Full Swing” for more gig updates as they come to hand!
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5. UPCOMING EVENTS in NZ, Australia & beyond
Jumptown Jam, Canberra - 20-22 February
International guests Kevin St Laurent and Emily Hoffberg (US) join Sarah Farrelly and Anthony Wheaton (Melb) in Canberra for two days of workshops designed to build your confidence and skills, challenge you, and put a smile on your face!
• 2 days of workshops
• 2 teaching streams (including aerials)
• Jam night featuring fun Jack and Jill comps in Blues, Lindy and Balboa
• Fall Ball at Albert Hall with the Blamey Street Big Band and performances
• A swingin' afterparty on Saturday night
GOLD PASS $175 (pay before 13 Feb). . . that's a saving of $30 for earlybirds (or $60 on door prices)
Register: jumptownjam@jumptown.org
Details at www.jumptown.org/flyers/JJ_itinerary_09.pdf
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6. Swing Jam BIRTHDAY Shout out for February:
Birthday Jams Galore this month!
3rd - Rachel Laurenson
8th - Fiona White
13th - Grace Hammersley-Myers
15th - Thomas Schickedanz
21st - Lauren Thorne
Happy Birthday everyone!!
If you know of anyone else, dob ‘em in and we’ll make sure they get a birthday jam!
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You May Be a Swing Dancer If... Your heartbeat is an eight-count.
on behalf of the Full Swing Team ")
www.fullswing.co.nz