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Sign Up for September 2011 Auditions – Starting Tonight
[ No Comments ] Posted by byron on Sep 19, 2011 in Auditions
We’ve got auditions starting this week – in fact tonight - for both our new Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class, and all of our swing teams.
- Please register in advance.
- Audition #1 – Lindy/Charleston teams: Monday, September 19th 2011 from 8:00pm-9:30pm.
- Audition #2 – Intermediate/Advanced class (or Jam Crew): Tuesday, September 20th 2011 from 8:30pm-9:30pm.
- Audition #3 – Westie Bombers only: Thursday, September 29th, 2011 from 8:00pm-9:30pm.
New Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop Class – Audition Only
[ 1 Comment ] Posted by byron on Jul 26, 2011 in Auditions, Getting Good at Swing Dancing
We’ve got a new pilot project at the Swing Dynamite dance school: the audition-only Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop class. Yes, the name is a mouthful and we’re still working on the final title. It was originally the “Advanced” class but that seemed to be scaring off people who should really be auditioning. And if it’s the idea of auditioning itself that scares you, see below for some words of encouragement.
The concept
The concept has been in the works for many years. Long ago we recognized that the most effective way for swing dancers to progress was as a member of a dance troupe. The combination of intense troupe training plus regular social dancing is virtually unbeatable as a way to accelerate the learning process. It’s like a swing dance immersion program. Getting to practice regularly with hand-picked, dedicated partners, and under the watchful eye of attentive coaches, has a powerful effect. The proof is in the pudding, as they say: nearly every one of the top swing dancers in Ottawa or Montreal is or has been a member of a dance troupe. Within Swing Dynamite we’ve repeatedly had dancers achieve their first competition successes after less than a year in a dance troupe.
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Westie Bomber Auditions: June 2011
[ No Comments ] Posted by byron on Jun 05, 2011 in Auditions
This Thursday, June 9th from 8:00pm-10:00pm we’re having summer auditions for the Westie Bombers, our entry-level West Coast Swing team. We hope you can join us! It’s just $5 to try out, and you’ll get a chance to learn some new moves and maybe get a brush-up on your dance technique! Keep reading below to sign up for the audition. If you can’t make it for this audition slot, be sure to let us know–and still fill out the sign-up sheet!
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