Mini-Ninjammerz Weekend - February 19-21, 2010

With Dax Hock, Alice Mei, Thomas Blacharz and Sahra Djallel

Ninjammerz

Known for their unique and powerful style, the Ninjammerz is a dance troupe focused heavily on Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz dancing. Together they work to recreate the style and energy of swing dancing while putting equal emphasis on the continual development of the dance

All the Ninja’s are internationally recognised teachers, competitors and most of all social dancers. As individuals, they have all been influenced by many great dancers, but the teams greatest asset is the fact that they all draw the most inspiration from each other. This creates a dynamic team filled with exciting ideas and an energetic teaching style.

The Weekend

Friday Night	Registration for classes at the Victoria Hotel (Victoria Place, Eyre Square) Friday night social dance
Saturday	3 Levels of classes at The Galway Rowing Club and Commercial Boat Club Registration Saturday morning in the Galway Rowing Club from 9.30am Classes from 10am
Saturday Night	Saturday night socail dance at The Galway Rowing Club
Sunday	3 Levels of classes at The Galway Rowing Club and Commercial Boat Club

Levels

Level 1	Dancing less than six months
Level 2	Dancing 6 to 18 months. Social dance regularly and are confident with ideas of connection and familiar with Lindy Hop and Charleston You are the dancers who never leave the floor and always looking to improve
Level 3	Dancing over 18 months. Confident with dancing at different speeds and capable of dancing well with partners of all levels. Super speedy or slow and bluesy, you maintain your form and style and are a joy to watch

Specials

	Full Weekend	Early Bird*	Satruday Only
Level 1	€120	€105	€60
Level 2 & 3	€140	€120	€70

* To avail of the early booking special offer you must pay in full by Jan 15, 2010.

Galway Swing Weekend - November 6-8

With Scott Cupit and Peta Cook of
Swing Patrol, London

Teachers

Scott Cupit: Scott is one of the driving forces behind the world-renowned Swing Patrol and was the main swing choreographer for the Australian version of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Scott has won first place at numerous competitions across Australia for many years and was the first Australian to compete at the prestigious American Lindy Hop Championships. A Pan Pacific Champion, Scott is known for his outgoing and extroverted personality and combines his passion for dancing with his ability to take a chance and have fun.

Peta Cook: Friendly, fun and loves her dancing. Peta started dancing at the age of 3 and spent her whole childhood doing ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary dancing. At Uni Peta found swing dancing and has since taught regularly in her home town Canberra and ran the local performance troupe, a girls performance team and regularly teaches both Lindy Hop and blues. Now London-based Peta can't wait to teach in Ireland. Peta placed first in the Australian Swing Dancing championships in 2009 in the Show Case division and has an array of trophies to her name. More than anything it is her perfect lines, graceful movement and love for the dance and the people involved that makes Peta a great person to both work with and learn from.

The Weekend

Friday Night	Buffet dinner and wine at BK’s wine bar (includes a half bottle of wine per person) followed by dancing til late. Numbers strictly limited. Please book early.	€35
Saturday
10.30 - 11.45	Lindy Styling	€14
12.00 - 13.15	Lindy / Charleston Variations	€14
14.00 - 16.00	Gospel Routine (an original Jazz routine choreographed by Steven Mitchell). This routine is a hit wherever it is taught.	€25
21.00	Social night at the Galway Rowing Club.	€10
Sunday
11.00 - 12.15	Dips & Tricks	€14
12:30 - 13.45	Dance Musicality	€14
14.30 - 15.45	Blues	€14
16.00 - 17.15	Continuing Blues	€14

Specials

	Includes	Price	Early Booking Special*
Full Weekend	· All classes · Friday night @ BKs · Sat & Sun night dances	€135	€120
Sat & Sun Only	· All classes · Sat night social	€115	€105
Day Pass	· All classes for one day · Sat night social	€60	€55

* To avail of the early booking special offer you must pay in full before October 15.

Galway Swing Workshop – October 17

With Tiffiny Wine and Kenny Nelsen of
Denver, Colorado

Teachers

Tiffiny Wine is internationally known as a swing dance competitor, teacher and choreographer.

She is recognized worldwide for her accomplishments in Blues, Shag, Balboa and Lindy Hop and as the head choreographer and founder of the Champion Lindy Hop team, 23 Skidoo. This summer she was also inducted into the Camp Hollywood Lindy Hop Hall of Fame for her contributions to the Lindy Hop world. Her love of vintage jazz music, dancing and teaching is an inspiration to anyone who knows her.

Kenny Nelson is a nationally recognized Lindy Hopper in Blues, Balboa and Lindy Hop

Known on the dance floor as the “Mad Scientist” for his creativity and intensity, he is recognized for his wild moves, jumps and of course, his insane air steps. His accomplishments include a large array of competition titles, including his and Tiff’s most recent “Underground National Jitterbug Championships”, and Lindy on the Rocks Champions.

As teachers, they pride themselves on their understanding of the process of learning to dance and can break down movement and partner dancing in ways that are creative, inspiring and most of all fun and easy for anyone to learn.

The Day

10.30 - 12.30	Aerials	A progression of aerials, starting easy and moving up. Aerials will be taught in a fun and safe environment. Students are required to provide their own partner. Leads may take on two follows if they wish.	€30
12.45 - 13.45	Move Madness	Learn some of our favorite figures and stylings that will not only bring you attention on the dance floor but impress your partner too!	€15
14.30 - 15.30	Solo Charleston	Fun with every swinger's favourite step!	€15
15.45 - 16.45	Blues Dancing	Learn ballrooming, Jukin', slow drag and other fantastic ways to dance with your partner to the powerful sounds of the Blues	€15
	Special	All 4 classes	€65