Pat's Patter - No class Cup Eve, New Blues on Cup Night and what's on

[Pat Noakes]

NO CLASS ON CUP EVE - Just a reminder that we will be closed on this Monday.

BLUES ON TUESDAY - We will be at Ashburton on Cup night  and our second class will be starting a brand new blues routine - great time to come in.  (Cnr Warrigal & High St Roads, Ashburton from 8:00pm)

Flat Foot Floogie Dance Party will be held early on Saturday 14 November (2nd weekend in Nov) because we will be joining the Glamour Puss Dancers on stage at the National Theatre the following Friday and Saturday (See details below if you would like to go to the tap concert)

Let's Dance Big Band Sunday 2 August                 

The Let's Dance Big Band's monthly gig, with  The JASSisters, will be held at the Mentone RSL, 9 Palermo St, Menton this Sunday  1:00-4:00pm.$15.  

(Meals available  from 12 if pre booked Ph: 9583 2841)  

https://www.facebook.com/Lets-Dance-Big-Band-402440289851169/timeline/

Strayhorns will be at the  Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club, 26-28 Gerald Street, Murrumbeena for another night of Retro-Swing, Rock n Roll, Jazz and Big Band Classics on Saturday 7 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets: $15 at the door. No eftpos or credit card facilities. Strictly cash only.

The eight-piece Strayhorns band: featuring John Davidson and Cait Noone on lead and duet vocals will perform all your retro-swing, rock n roll and big band favourites. If you like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, Louis Prima, Louis Jordan, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Bill Haley, Glen Miller, Etta James etc. you will love the Strayhorns!

• full bar facilities • snacks available • wooden dance floor • great retro ambience • ample parking behind and in front of the venue  NOTE: Please No BYO alcohol!

To book a table, call or text Richard on 0432 458 548  Or email:  rth...@optusnet.com.au

Melbourne's Famous Tapping Glamour Kittens invite you to join them in a Christmas Tapstravaganza like no other - and yes, you can tap to Run DMC.

 

Book, at special pre-sale prices HERE:

http://mmusic.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=292

 

Events for advanced booking and your diaries

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​NYE 2016

VENUE: George Foster Room, Clayton RSL., 163 Carinish Rd, Clayton.

DATE: Thursday 31 December 2015

BAND: Ruby Page & Joe Ruberto Jazztet

TIME: 7:00pm onwards

TICKETS: $65 per head (Strictly no refunds after 21 December.)

ENQUIRIES: Phone 9553 3850 or www.vjc.org.au (Contact page)

TABLES: Maximum of 12 per table. As previously, cost includes nibbles and a two 

course meal, with a welcome glass of wine, and another at midnight!

 Tickets will be issued on a  “first paid, first served” basis.

Dance Camps

26-30 November  2015 - Melbourne Lindy Exchange  https://www.facebook.com/MelbLX?fref=ts

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

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

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

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

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 31 Oct            Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

1 Nov                   Tickets available for 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

Sun 1 Nov            Let’s Dance Big Band @ Mentone RSL, 9 Palermo St, Menton 1:00-4:00pm.$15.  (Meals available  from 12 if pre booked Ph: 9583 2841)

Sun 1 Nov            Jazz, Swing & Jive @ Downtowner Club, Warragul 10:30 – 5:30 pm – 5 bands tickets $25, enquiries 9553 3850

Sun 1 Nov            Ruby Page @ Vibrante Restaurant, 133 James Street, Templestowe Ph: 9846 6222

Sat 14 Nov           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 14 Nov          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

Sat 14 Nov           Shirazz @ Phillip Island Jazz Festival, Ramada Resort Phillip Island, Phillip Island Road, Cowes.

Sat 14 Nov           Jazz @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00pm  To book ph: Elspeth on 0425 735 428

Mon 16 Nov         Ella's Live Swing Quartet @ Rubys Music Room, 132 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD (enter from Bennetts Lane) featuring Bernadeta on vocals with Scott Griffiths on Piano & Guitar with rhythm section For more info. and to book: http://www.rubysmusicroom.com/swing-dance-music-club/  Every Monday 8-11pm $20 +bf

Sat 21 Nov           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Mon 23 Nov         Ella's Live Swing Quartet @ Rubys Music Room, 132 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD (enter from Bennetts Lane) featuring Bernadeta on vocals with Scott Griffiths on Piano & Guitar with rhythm section For more info. and to book: http://www.rubysmusicroom.com/swing-dance-music-club/  Every Monday 8-11pm $20 +bf

26-30 Nov            Melbourne Lindy Exchange – Melbourne -  https://www.facebook.com/MelbLX?fref=ts

Fri 27 Nov            Ruby Page @ Pescare Restaurant, Shop 4, 289 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley.  7.00pm-10.00pm. 9560 4088.

Sat 28 Nov           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 28 Nov           Red Hot Rhythm Makers @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00pm  Ph: 9553 3850  Mb: 0413 318 707

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 

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

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

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes 

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

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes 

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