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#729 From: "swing_nz" <rob_bloom@...>
Date: Tue Sep 8, 2009 8:58 am
Subject: What's On - Swing Dance events in Oz & NZ
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Hi all,

Some major West Coast Swing events in Sydney , and the rest of the 2009 & early 2010's Lindy Hop & Balboa events in New Zealand & Australia.

Regards
Gigguy 
(Rob Bloom)

Nov 20-22 2009    Mario Robau Jr Intensive, Sydney NSW

      With Mario: http://www.swingdancedownunder.org/mario
      This weekend with 12 hours of workshops is the perfect package for intermediate/advanced Dancers and Teachers. 
      Mario uses this format very successfully around the world. The 3 day seminar is complete with hand-outs, video evaluation, 
      and practical applications covering topics in depth.

      The class is limited to 20 leaders and 20 followers, with preference given to members.

      Venue: Swingtime Dance Studio, Level 2, 108 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown, Sydney Australia
      http://www.swingdancedownunder.org/visitor....Details

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Nov 27-29  2009    Swing Daddy Downunder  - Sydney NSW

      With Mario: http://www.swingdancedownunder.org/mario
      A huge weekend of dancing with Mario (Swing Daddy) Robau.
      Don't miss out on instruction by the teacher to the pro's.
      Included: workshops, lots of social dancing, competitions.

      Workshops will cover: 
      Advanced Fundamentals
      Syncopation and footwork
      Technique: Why he can't lead and she can't follow
      Hot dog moves
      Advanced patterns
      Playing
      Spin Techniques
      Musicality
      Location: Sydney Boys High School at Moore Park, Surry Hills, just south-east of the City.

      http://www.swingdancedownunder.org/visitor....Details


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Jan 20 - 27 2009   Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman  Sydney NSW

      Nuroc are bringing Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman back Downunder and we are thrilled to have them.
      Many choices of workshops are on offer with over 20 hours of workshops in both West Coast and Modern Jive during 
      the week plus social dancing and Competitions.
      Along with a dance comp, Best of the Best III.
      If you have not attended a Jordan and Tatiana before this is something you should not miss. 
      They are amazing dancers and sweet people.

      venues: Bexley RSL Club - 24 Stoney Creek Rd, Bexley and St Mary's Band Club - 411 Great Western Highway, St Mary's

      http://www.nuroc.com.au/best_2010.html
 


Swing events & workshops

2009


Sep 19        Pure Balboa - with Steve & Heidi - Auckland NZ
                  Steve Garrett & Heidi Salerno - Glendale, CA
                  World class teachers, NZ$35 for a workshop, or $30 ea if you do multiples             
                  10.00am - 11.15pm   Balboa Basics
                  11.30am - 12.45pm   Multiple Turns and Combos
                  1.45pm - 3.00pm       Footwork and Fancy Free
                  3.15pm - 4.30pm       Advanced Concepts (restricted entry)
                  megan@... 
                  http://www.theswingstation.co.nz

Sep 24-28   Balboa on the River 2008 - Brisbane QLD 
                  3 streams with international teachers
                  - Steve Garrett & Heidi Salerno - Glendale, CA
                  - Joel Plys & Sophie Yesberg - San Diego, CA & Perth, Australia
                  - Mickey Fortanasce & Kelly Arsenault - New York, NY & Washington DC
                  and also the Australian Balboa Championships ($500 prize)
                   http://www.balboaaustralia.com

Oct 2-5       SLX (Sydney Lindy Exchange) & ASDC - Sydney NSW (tentative dates, TBC)
                 During the NSW October long weekend, timed with the Manly Jazz Festival
                 Includes the ASDC swing comp - see last year's info here 
                 http://www.sydneylindyexchange.com.au 

Oct 21-26      Big Band Festival 2009 - Christchurch NZ
                     It's Christchurch's Lindy Exchange, and includes international teachers
                     Mattias Lundmark & Hanna Zetterman returning to NZ, and 
                     Perth's Shane McCarthy & Ruth Jeffery.
                     This year will be bigger and brighter than ever, over a 3-day weekend (Labour Weekend).  
                     www.hepcatswing.com

Nov 12-16   Sydney Swing Festival - Sydney NSW
                   4 nights of Social Dancing 'til late
                   Sydney Jitterbug Championships
                   Workshops with Hanna & Mattias and
                   Sophie & Roger and...
                   info@...
                    sydneyswingfestival.com.au

Nov 26-29   MLX9 - Melbourne VIC
                  Last year's site: www.mlx8.com

Dec TBA       Hanmer Swings 09 - near Christchurch NZ
                  Info hepcatswing@... or http://www.hepcatswing.com


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2010

Jan 24 - 29   SWING CAMP OZ 2010  - Adelaide SA
2010
                   The lineup for Camp Oz 2010 will just be amazing to learn from and very sociable as their love of 
                  Lindy Hop is contageous and we want you to catch it all again...

                  We are also working on a NEW schedule which includes:
                  * Devoted TRACK JAZZ CLASSES
                  * Devoted LEVEL 1 CLASSES - let's get those newbies signed up
                  * Great evening classes
                  and more...

                  THE LINEUP FOR CAMP OZ 2010

                  STEVEN MITCHELL - 10 years in Australia
                  MAX AND ANNIE - 1st time in Australia
                  MIKE AND LAURA - 1st time in Australia
                  MANU AND EVITA - you all wanted them back - you got 'em
                  JOEL PLYS - your event organizer extraordinaire...
                  and of course local Aussie favorites.

                  For bios & details, go to http://www.SwingCampOZ.com
                  Venue:   ESTONIAN HALL, Adelaide     http://www.communitywalk.com/camp_oz/map/188012


Nov 25-28   MLX10 - Melbourne VIC
2010           Tenth birthday celebrations!
                  last years's site: http://www.mlx9.com/




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