Jan9

Written by:Phil Whitehead
Sunday, January 09, 2011 

January 2011 Full Swing Express
 
Another year kicking off already!
We hope you’ve had a wonderful, sun-filled, relaxed and enjoyable break over Christmas and New Year and have plenty of energy to get swinging!
If you’ve a resolution to get fit, have fun and meet new people this year, there is heaps on offer including exciting new classes as well as your old favourites.
There are also changes coming up in February, including a price change (still the best value in town!) and the availability of eftpos, that you should be aware of, so please read on for all the details.
 
1.           Class Timetable and Start dates for 2011
2.           Price update from February 1st
3.           Private Lessons
4.           Local Gig Guide
5.           Upcoming Events
6.           Birthday Jam shoutout
 
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1. Class Timetable and 2011 start dates
Classes kick off on the 17^th of January, so get your dancing shoes ready to hit the floor. Please note that level 2/3 is on hold so that we can bring you the new and exciting world of Tap dance. Don’t worry, it will be back shortly!
 
For details of our new classes including Tap and our invitational level 3 class, please see below.
 

	Monday’s	Wednesday’s	Thursday’s
Times	Level 1 - 7:30 Level 2 - 8:30	Level 1 - 7:00 Social dancing -8:00 Tap (beginners)- 8:30	Level 3 - 6:15 Charleston - 7:15 Balboa - 8:30
Courses Start	Jan 17th - Register now	Jan 19th - Register now	Jan 20th - Register now

 
NEW – Tap classes start on Wednesdays
What could be better than stomping your feet and making a lot of noise?
Stomping your feet and making a lot of noise with style!
 
The iconic dance of vaudeville and musicals, tap dancing is one of the most widely recognised, entertaining and above all fun styles of dance around. Come along and follow in the footsteps of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers by learning to tap! The six week block course will cover the basic steps and sounds, along with balance, rhythm and musicality. Taught at absolute beginner level, this will be a great class for lindy hoppers and first time dancers alike.
 
Tap shoes are awesome if you have them but not required; wear hard soled (non rubber) shoes and clothes that your feet and ankles can move easily in without getting tangled.
 
Starting on Wednesday January 19th at 8:30
 
Level 3 – Swing
To cater for some of our advancing dancers we have created a brand new level 3 class on Thursdays. This is designed to extend those already comfortable with our current level 2/3 class and wanting to delve into some the more complex dance theory and movement. It operates as an invitation only class to ensure that attendees are comfortable with the material being taught. We will be asking people to join over the course of the year,  but if you’re interested and think it may suit you, please ask and we can have a chat.
 
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2. Class pass and price update
We’re really keen on value for money and know that you are too! Unfortunately though, the rest of the world keeps getting dearer and due to rising costs we need to increase our prices.
 
Not just yet however!
 
As of February 1^st 2011 the following new prices will take effect:
6 class pass– $72
Casual class– $15 per class
 
Any cards purchased prior to 1^st Feb will be at the OLD price and will be valid until their normal 6 month expiry, so feel free to buy extras before the price changes
 
To make things easier, we will also be offering EFTPOS from the 1^st of February
 
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3. Private Lessons and Wedding dances
 
The summer season is an exciting time and even more so when we, or our friends and family decide to get married.  At Full Swing we offer both private lessons and tailored wedding dances to help create something awesome on your special day.  Whether it is just for you or you want the whole bridal party to learn a few steps contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
We can also help out with private lessons for groups or individuals wanting to learn the basics, or just needing a bit of help moving to the next level.
 
We usually get a few requests around this time, so if you are planning to swing at the wedding or just want to generally improve your dancing, drop us a line to book a time now.
 
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4. Local Gig Guide
The Liberty Swing Band was on a break this month, but we are all gearing up for the exciting Garden Magic programme.  If you hear of any other danceable gigs over summer let us know and we can load it on the web and Facebook and get everyone along.
 
Gangbusters 1^st Anniversary
Friday, January 14 · 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Watusi, 6 Edward Street
 
Happy new year! What better way to kick-start 2011 than stepping back in time to the speakeasies of eighty years prior?
 
Celebrate a year of Gangbusters at Watusi by joining us in the bar's retro surrounds, enjoying old-style cocktails and the swingin' sounds of the 1930s - 50s.
 
So drag out your best vintage threads, and come loll by the bar or step it out on the dance floor.
 
Entry is $2 on the door. All welcome.
 
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X Ray Catz at the Botanic gardens
Saturday, January 15 · 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Wellington botanic gardens soundshell
 
Think Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. Think authentic 1950's classic rockabilly music. X Ray Catz are the brainchild of four seasoned Wellington musicians who first got together over plates of barbequed meat and a bottle of Watties and decided to put their combined talents together and create X Ray Catz.
Should be a great night for a bit of a boogie!
 
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5. Upcoming Events
 
Art Deco Swing 2011 - Napier
Friday, February 18 - February 20
 
Coordinated by dancers, for dancers to coincide with the Art Deco Weekend held every year in Napier, this year's event will be even bigger!
 
For the third year running, Jitterbugs (Auckland), Full Swing (Wellington), Hepcat Swing (Christchurch) and Swingtown Rebels (Christchurch) have joined forces to create an event for swing dancers as part of the Art Deco Weekend in Napier.  Includes accommodation!!
 
Places went fast, but there is still a waiting list if you missed out. Otherwise check out some other accommodation options and see us there for one of the biggest swing weekends of the year.
 
To go on the waiting list visit - www.jitterbugs.co.nz/artdeco
 
NZX011 An Underwater Adventure
Auckland - 6-11^th April
 
10 workshops
5 nights of dancing
4 international teachers (including Sharon & Juan from the Killer Dillers)
3 nights of blues
lots of social activities, including vintage shopping, bush walk, relaxing in hot pools and more...

...which adds up to one long weekend of fun!
 
There are heaps of us heading up for a fabulous long weekend. Come and join us!

http://www.jitterbugs.co.nz/nzx/
 
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6. Upcoming Birthday Jams!
Know anyone needing a Birthday Jam? dob 'em in and we'll make sure it happens!
 
11th Jan - Amber Sweet
11^th Jan – Erin Knight
12^th Jan – Fiona Grey
8^th Feb – Fiona White
 
 
Until next time, enjoy the sun and just keep swingin'
www.fullswing.co.nz