Get your HK Swings 5th Anniversary Tickets!

[HK Swings]

HONG KONG SWINGS
www.hongkongswings.com
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Remember to get your ticket to the HK Swings 5th Anniversary Party this Weds night at Grappa's or email hksw...@gmail.com! Tickets are $300 and include a Carvery Roast Dinner + drink, Open class with Sam Bourim, Cake, Games and Photo Booth. Party date: Sat June 11, 7pm-2am at Delaney's Wan Chai. Theme: Awesome 80s Prom! Add $100 to include 2 daytime workshops with Sam at Chinny on Sat 11/6, 1-4pm.
5th Anniversary Weekend, 11-12 June - http://www.hongkongswings.com/hk-swings-5th-anniversary.html

 

The Victoria Jazz Band plays this Weds 1 June at Grappa's Cellar, basement of Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central. Open to everyone so bring along your friends and family. No partner required, beginners welcome! Free Beginner lesson at the band break. 

Sat 4 June is the Stray Katz Big Band at Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House basement, 1 Connaught Place, Central.  No cover charge, starts 8pm. Great music + a lively atmosphere = a totally swinging event, but you may want to book a table as it's a popular night (2521-2322).

This Sun 5 June is Sunday Night Swing & Blues at Blue Smoke BBQ, 3/F Grand Progress Building, Lan Kwai Fong, Central.
At around 8.30pm 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 

FAQs about our socials: http://www.hongkongswings.com/faqs.html

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~CLASSES~

Leaders repeat for free and are welcome to join our Basic classes for this cycle!

Class registration for the current cycle has ended, but our next class cycle starts in June/July. You can still drop in on our Intermediate classes (Tues 8.30-9.30pm at Chinny) in the current cycle. To join our mailing list so we can keep you informed about new classes, leave your email here: http://www.hongkongswings.com/classes.html

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HK SWINGS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND - June 11-12, 2011

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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