THE FANTABULOUS SWING PARTY!
Featuring the CBC FREMANTLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Sat 11 Jul 2009, 7 pm to midnight
Venue: Abrazos, 568 Ganges Avenue #02-100 Singapore 160568
Not just an excuse to dress up, the Fantabulous Swing Party will be a night to remember!  We are so pleased to host the CBC Fremantle Jazz Orchestra, one of Perth’s most exciting school bands.

With an average age of fifteen, the orchestra has been invited to perform for many and varied events, including the Perth Jazz Society, Rotary events and Jazz Fremantle. It was the first school band to ever perform at the York Jazz Festival and has done so every year for the last twenty years! The band has successfully toured Singapore, Adelaide and Tasmania. Most recently CBC is known for taking first prize in the ensemble category at the WA Schools Jazz Festival.

These Jazz-loving youngsters will get you moving on the dance floor. So come join us for a fantabulous night of Dinner, Dancin' and Dressin' Up!

Ticket Price: S$35
Includes Buffet Dinner and lots of dancing!
Available from Jitterbugs Swingapore

Dress Code: Fantabulous!

For more info, please call T.6887.0383 and speak to Sing

What is Lindy Hop?
The original form of jive - smooth and swinging, we incorporate authentic jazz steps and rhythm for a fun, creative partner dance.

The Lindy Hop that we teach at Jitterbugs Swingapore is now widely known as the Savoy style of Lindy Hop, because it originated from the 1930s Savoy Ballroom.

Fun and grooving, Lindy Hop is a partner dance to Big Band swing music. An internationally acclaimed set of teachers will show you how it's done!

You don't have to bring a partner and no dance experience is needed for the Lindy Hop I class. LH 1 & 2 are 8-week courses.

Attire: Dress comfortably.
Footwear: Sneakers or track shoes. No slippers or sandals

Lindy Hop 1 (8-week course)
Our Lindy 1 courses are progressive 8-week classes (one hour per week) that cover two of the fundamental patterns, including the 8-beat pattern that is the characteristic of Lindy Hop. The Lindy Turn, Lindy Circle and Swing Out start you off. At the same time, you will also learn some authentic jazz steps and the 6-count pattern (aka East Coast Swing).

Lindy Hop 2 (8-week course)
You need to take Lindy 1 before you commence Lindy 2. Our Lindy 2 courses are also progressive 8-week classes (one hour per week). Here we continue to hone your skills of lead and follow in the 8-count basics plus we add the last of the three fundamental patterns - the charleston. We will also be sharing more jazz steps with you. Together with what you've learnt in Lindy 1, you will be able to Lindy Hop with any other Lindy Hopper in the world!

Lindy Hop 3 (Ongoing classes)
Lindy 3 is a "fun" class and suited to the recreational dancer! Ongoing classes, which means that you can come and take class on a per-session basis. You don't need to bring a partner, but Lindy experience at the level of Lindy 1 & 2 is a must

Lindy 3 builds on Lindy 1 & 2, by consolidating the fundamentals you learnt in our beginner classes (or elsewhere). Our objective in Lindy III is to expand your lindy vocabulary, and get you to dance even more confidently on the social dance floor. While lead and follow is always our primary focus, other aspects of the dance like musicality and improvisation, will also be introduced.

Lindy Hop 4 (Ongoing classes - by audition only)
Lindy 4 is aimed at the "serious" dancer who is willing to take constructive criticism to improve. Lindy IV builds on Lindy 3, which means we expect students at this level to be comfortable with different lead and follow techniques.

Our focus in Lindy 4 will be the exploration of lead and follow concepts, through the teaching of technically tricky moves and working (and re-working) the basics. We will also concentrate more on other aspects of the dance, like musicality, improvisation, etc.

We move students from Lindy 3 to Lindy 4 on the basis of merit, determined by our Auditions every 6 months. As a rule, a Lindy 4 student should be comfortable social dancing to all tempos of music. The Lindy Clinic might help you understand your weak points.

Lindy Clinics (Bi-annual, by appointment)
The aim of our Lindy Clinic is to provide all dancers with the opportunity to improve their skills. We recognise that everyone learns at a different pace and has different goals for their dancing. Some are keen to develop and are willing to put in time and effort to practice, while others simply prefer to just enjoy dance as a recreation!

Lindy Clinics offer critical feedback to those that wish to improve their Lindy Hop. Clinics will be held once every 2 months and gives you a chance to work one-on-one with a teacher for 15 minutes. We assume that you come to the session ready to receive candid and frank comments (though of course you may choose to disagree!)

Once the dates of the clinic are announced, please e-mail us to book your 15-minute slot. Your slot will be confirmed by return e-mail. A teacher from our faculty will be assigned at random (you may not request your favourite!) Please do not be late for your slot.

Fee: $10 per 15-minute slot.

Lindy Auditions (Bi-annual, by appointment)
Auditions are held once every 6 months. These auditions are to facilitate promotions from Level 3 to 4. Previously, promotions were done on an ad hoc and informal basis. The auditions will help ensure people are promoted on ability and not seniority. They will also give dancers an opportunity to understand why they are (or are not) ready for the next level.

Audition dates will be announced in advance. Please sign up with the Reception. Auditions will be held one on one and successful promotions will be posted on Swinglish 101 in Chatterbugs the next day.

Please remember:
1. We would love everyone to be in Level 4! We want to offer constructive comments to help you improve. But we can only do so if you also want the same thing and are ready to work for it.
2. It's ok to be a 'recreational dancer' who is happy with just enjoying each dance. (As long you don't injure your partner or fellow dancers!) Improving your skills as a dancer in any dance form just requires practice and effort.

Lindy Hop Performances
(By audition only)
The Lindy Hop performance company of Jitterbugs Swingapore, SwingXpress comprises of Lindy Hop enthusiasts who are just crazy over Swing! The pioneer Lindy Hop company in Singapore, SwingXpress has built a reputation for their riverting performances! Click here for more info.