Pat's Patter - We're back for the last week before the summer break!

[Pat Noakes]

Many thanks for all your good wishes while Greg has been unwell - he's doing fine and classes will be back for this week - i.e. tonight, Tuesday and Thursday (Wednesday has already closed) and of course our Christmas dance on Saturday before we end for 2015!

Classes will be back in Ashburton on  Monday & Tuesday 11 & 12 January 2015 and Pascoe Vale on Thursday 14 January If you are not attending Maurice's summer school, Richmond will reopen Wednesday 3 February 2016.   Thank goodness we have air-conditioning at all our venues.

END OF YEAR DANCE PARTY

THIS SATURDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2015 @ 7:30pm  $15

                                                                 

We can't wait to see everyone at the party on Saturday!   Don't forget to come in at 7:30 which is half an hour earlier than usual - we've got so much to do - lots of games, prizes and fun, fun, fun.  

Thanks to those of you who have offered to help with the decorations at the Ashburton hall on Saturday afternoon - we'll be struggling with the tinsel from 2:30 onward.

If this is your first time at one of our dances, you will find us at St Matthews Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal and High Street Roads, Ashburton (diagonally across from Woolworths)  There is plenty of parking.   BYO everything  and a little extra to go on the supper table (we will supply cold water/cordial as usual).  

New Years Eve Dinner Dance - Pearly Shells $65

The Pearly Shells will be playing at Williamstown Jazz & Swing Club, 1 Sargood Street, Altona on New Years Eve.  To book ring Joy 9397 6198 or Warren 9397 1885

70th Australian Jazz Convention - in Ballarat 26-31 December  program is attached at end of newsletter

Australian Jazz Museum Open Day

If you are interested in the history of Australian Jazz, the museum has an open day on 3 January from 10:00am - 3:00pm.  

Swing & Jazz Diary

Just a reminder that not all venues have places to dance, or have told us their details have changed - best to check if you're not sure.  Please let me know if you see any errors or know of anything to add.

Sat 19 Dec           Flat Foot Floogie Dance Party @ St Matthew’s Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton. 8:00 pm $10 (BYO + pls bring a plate to share on the supper table)  Tea, Coffee and Cold water supplied

26-31 Dec            70^th Australian Jazz Conventiosn – Ballarat

Sun 27 Dec          Cairo Club Jazz Orchestra @ the George Hotel Lounge, Ballarat 4.00pm and at 5.00pm.  

Fri 31 Dec            Pearly Shells @ Williamstown Jazz Club’s NYE Dinner Dance $65  To book ring Joy 9397 6198 or Warren 9397 1885

Fri 31 Dec            Ruby Page Swingtet with Joe Ruberto @ VJC, Clayton RSL. 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00pm – 12:30am. To book Elspeth on 0425 735 428   $60 includes 2 course dinner comp. glass bubbly on arrival and at midnight.  Book Early, tickets available 1st Nov

January

Sunset Sounds http://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Discover/Arts-and-Culture/Sunset-Sounds-2016

Events for advanced booking and your diaries

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​Dance Camps

24-29 January 2016 - Swing Camp Oz in Lizmore, NZW 

 Schedule:    http://www.swingcampoz.com/#/schedule/4567450598    

 Instructors:  http://www.swingcampoz.com/#/instructors/4569239920

Planning a trip to Europe in March 2016?  

Why not consider Barcelona between 21 & 18 March  - it will be an experience you will never forget~  bookings open mid December - check out the video on  their website:  http://www.barswingona.org/

barSWINGona'16

  

The international Barcelona's festival that allows dancers from around the world to share their passion for swing. Enjoy the best parties with live performances and the best workshops. 

15 - 17 April, 2016           Jumptown Jam – Canberra

21 - 25 April, 2016           Hullabaloo – Perth

13-15 May 2016               Little Big Weekend -  Sydney

20 - 22 May, 2016            BLX - Sunshine Swing – Brisbane

12-14 June 2016              Crazy Swing Camp – Belgium  www.crazyswing.be

24-26 June, 2016             Winter Swing Festival – Hobart

28 - 31 July, 2016            Canberrang Canberra

13 August 2016           NSW State Titles - Swing & Rock n Roll - Parramatta  now!

 

29 Sep - 2 Oct 2016         Balboa on the River – Brisbane

October                       Slowdown - Canberra

October                       Windy Lindy – Wellington NZ

Oct - 1 Nov                  Swingmania - Launceston

GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION

The good news is that we have air-conditioning & heating at all our venues!

Monday - at St Matthews Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton -  $15 ($25 couple)
7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes - Reopens Monday 11 January 2016

Tuesday - at St Matthews Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton - $15 ($25 couple) 
8:00 pm Advanced classes  Reopens Tuesday 12 January 2016

Wednesday - Glamour Puss Tap Studio, 119 Swan St, Richmond - $15 ($25 couple) 

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes Reopens February 2016

Thursday – Pascoe Vale Senior Citizens Centre, 20 Norton St, Pascoe Vale - $15 ($25 couple) 

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes Reopens Thursday 14 January 2016

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ENJOY YOUR SUMMER AND SMILE! 

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