Frankie's Shim Sham Birthday, Sat at Elements & Sunday Swing
HK Swings
Thurs May 26 is Frankie's Global Shim Sham Birthday Celebration !
We invite you to join our free Shim Sham class from 7.30-8.30pm at Grappa's Cellar on Thursday May 26, 2011, followed by our friendly social dance. Open to everyone so bring along your friends and family. No partner required, beginners welcome!
HK Swings performs at Elements - please join us!
Sat May 28 from 5-6pm, HK Swings will be performing with the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra at the rooftop, 1/F Metal Zone at Elements (above Kowloon Station). Along with some other great jazz acts earlier in the afternoon, they will be playing a whole swing repertoire, very danceable so we hope everyone can come out and join us for some relaxed summer swing dancing to live music. Bring your friends and family! http://www.elementshk.com/eng/hot/detail/000000079.htm
Sunday Night Swing & Blues
Sun May 29 we are at Blue Smoke BBQ, 3/F Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. From 8-8.45pm will be an all-level free class, then DJ'ed dancing until 11pm. Free entry, but for dinner and table reservations, call 2816 9018.
For more information on socials: http://www.hongkongswings.com/socials.html .
~CLASSES~
You can still join all Basic and Intermediate classes this week!
Basic 8-Count Lindy Hop B - Mon May 16 - June 13 (5 weeks) 8-9.15PM with Josh & Lillian
The "B" course has a Turns and Swingouts focus and we teach new material every time. No prior experience or partner required. $680 full course (5 classes) or $600 if taken with a second course in this session/ Drop in $200 (no drop ins from week 3 without instructors' permission). Full time students with ID: $380 full course.
Basic 8-Count Lindy Hop A - Tue May 17 - June 14 (5 weeks). 7.15-8.30PM with Sergey & Karen
The "A" course has a Charleston and Swingouts focus and we teach new material every time. No prior experience or partner required. $680 full course (5 classes) or $600 if taken with a second course in this session/ Drop in $200 (no drop ins from week 3 without instructors' permission). Full time students with ID: $380 full course.
Intermediate Lindy Hop & Charleston - Tues May 17 - June 14 (5 weeks). 8.30-9.30PM with Sergey & Karen
Continue your progression from the Basic 8-count Lindy Hop series. Required: Basic 8-count Lindy Hop A and B, or with instructors' permission. $680 full course (5 classes) or $600 if taken with a second course in this session/ Drop in $120. Full time students with ID: $380 full course.
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HK SWINGS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND - June 11-12, 2011
Check out: http://www.hongkongswings.com/hk-swings-5th-anniversary.html !
The Awesome 80s Prom Party - SATURDAY, JUNE 11 from 7pm - 2am
Delaneys, 1/F, One Capital Place - 18 Luard Road, Wanchai Tel : +852 2804 2880.
Let's party all night long. All Niiight!!! All Niiight!! All Night Long! Go big, and not just with your hair... totally radical 80s and 80s prom attire is mandatory, so dudettes, fluff up your ruffles and dudes, dust off the pastel suit. Pair them with leg warmers or wear a muscle shirt under your silver jacket. Be inspired to bring out your best 80s dance moves to Michael Jackson and Madonna. It's time to bring your non-dancing pals who have been wondering why you're always 'busy on a Wednesday night' - Sam will be teaching an open level class (all levels, beginners welcome) from 7-8pm in the bar.
Tickets are $300 and include:
* Full Carvery Roast Dinner with all the trimmings, plus 1 drink*
* Open class from 7-8pm with Shanghai Sam in the Bar*
* 5th Birthday Cake, Games and Prizes*
* Photo booth to snap glittering memories of this special occasion*
Add just $100 and your ticket will include both of Sam's Saturday Workshops.
(Workshops only, without the party ticket, are $125 per class).
Workshops with Sam - SATURDAY, JUNE 11 from 1-3.50pm
Chinny, 10/F, Richmond Plaza, 496 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay:
1 - 2.20pm - Dancing to Slow Music - Tips and Tricks
2.30 - 3.50pm - Dancing to Fast Music - Fast Lindy
About SAM: Sam can't make all your dreams come true... just most of them. OK...maybe not, but he CAN help your dancing. Sam has been dancing Lindy Hop for nearly 7 years and has taught for nearly 6. He learned to dance in Hawaii, Seattle and LA from some of the world's most renowned swing instructors and has been performing and choreographing for many years, performing in dance events in many countries around the world. Sam was part of the Bacardi Dance team in Hawaii and currently trains and performs with Fusion Dance Studios in Shanghai. Apart from Lindy Hop, Sam also teaches and dances Salsa, West Coast Swing and Blues.
If you buy a Party ticket, just add $100 to include both day classes. Workshops only (no Party ticket) are $125 per class. Both day classes are Intermediate level - ie. assume knowledge of 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop and Charleston.
Swing Walk - SUNDAY, JUNE 12 from 4-6pm, BLUE SMOKE from 8-11pm
Join us as we take a walk (and dance) through Central on Sunday, June 12! Bring your friends and family. You can join us at any of these points, cos really they are ice cream and drinks stops in disguise. Times are approximate.
4-4.30pm - IFC roof garden
4.45pm - Exchange Square fountains (near IFC)
5-6pm - Statue Square
8-11pm - Dance at Blue Smoke BBQ, 3/F Grand Progress Building, 15 Lan Kwai Fong
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Hong Kong Swings Facebook Page
If you haven't yet, join us - and "Like" us! - at the new Hong Kong Swings Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hong-Kong-Swings/181664011885851
Have a browse around and post your photos, videos, questions and discussions there!
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