~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jumptown Swing Newsletter - 9 February 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This week the only news in town is that regos for Jumptown Jam are OPEN! Jumptown Jam is one of Canberra's biggest and best swing weekends of the year, so don't miss out! We have Benjamin Ricard and Genevieve Kerouac back from Montreal, Canada to weave their swing magic, and Shaz Callaghan and Kieran Yee up from Melbourne to share the Lindy love. Add to that TWO nights of big bands at the Albert Hall and we have a weekend made in swing heaven! Get your GOLD PASS before 5 March and save up big!!! This week's Thursday social is a fundraiser for Haiti, so come along and have a dance - all profits go to supporting relief efforts in Haiti. The Australian Blues Music Festival is on just up the road in Goulburn this weekend - got nothing doing? Head on up the road for some great blues. ========================================================= THE SPOTLIGHT 1. Jumptown Jam 2010 - 12-14 March LOCAL EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC 2. Haiti Fundraiser Social - 11 February INTERSTATE/OVERSEAS EVENTS 3. Blues Before Sunrise - 5-9 March 4. Soul Glo - 21-23 May 5. London Swing Festival - 27-31 May REGULAR CLASSES 6. Lindy Hop, Balboa, West Coast Swing and Blues (plus gift passes and privates) BOOTNOTES 7. Jumptown iMixes in iTunes 8. Live Jazz & Blues Gig Guide 9. Dates for your diary =========================================================== THE SPOTLIGHT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Jumptown Jam - 12-14 March Boy oh boy oh boy, are we excited about this one!!! International guests Benjamin Ricard and Genevieve Kerouac (Canada) and Shaz Callaghan and Kieran Yee (Melb) are coming to Canberra for two days of workshops designed to build your confidence and skills, challenge you, and put a smile on your face! Ą 2 days of workshops Ą 2 teaching streams (including aerials) Ą Fall Ball at Albert Hall with the BLAMEY ST BIG BAND, Jack'n'Jill and performances Ą Stomp Gangsters Ball on Saturday night with SPECTRUM BIG BAND with guest vox and trombone from DAN BARNETT! Ą A swingin' afterparty on Saturday night (late) GOLD PASS ($190 - pay before Friday 5 March) includes * Saturday+Sunday Workshops $160 ($180 after Friday 5 March) (or $100/day) * Fall Ball at Albert Hall $25 ($30 at the door) * Stomp's Gangsters Ball, $25 ($30 at the door) * Saturday Night Afterparty $5 . . . that's a saving of $55 for Earlybirds! REGISTER NOW! Email jam @ jumptown.org [dedicated website coming soon, but feel free to send us your details now] Please include the following and we'll advise payment details. Put this as your email title - Jumptown Jam Registration Put this in the body of your email - Name: State: Lead or Follow?: Beginner/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced or Advanced*: How many years you have been dancing Plus what level you dance in your current state i.e. Canberra Essentials, Sydney or Mebourne - Level 2 Email: Phone no: * DEFINITIONS Beginner/Intermediate = Completed Beginners, comfortable with charleston and swingouts dancing less than 12 months Intermediate/Advanced = Swing dancing more than 12 months , very comfortable with basic swingout, charleston, six beat, tandem, musicality and social dancing regularly. Advanced = Swing dancing for 2+ years, regular social dancing locally and interstate, perfoming in a troupe or teacher in your scene. NB If you are unsure of your level, please ask your teachers. Depending on how the numbers fall, the organisers may need to reallocate levels to even out class numbers - that's fine - it's all good stuff!) REGISTER NOW! jam @ jumptown.org ***** VOLUNTEERS & HOSTS ***** If you have a spare bed or some time to help make this a spectacular weekend, let us know - we'd love to hear from you! =========================================================== LOCAL EVENTS AND LIVE MUSIC 2. Haiti Fundraiser Social - Thursday 11 February The horrific disaster in Haiti has inspired so many to do their bit to help relieve the suffering of this tiny island nation. Every little bit counts, no matter how small, and so the profits from our next Thursday Social will be donated to the Haiti relief fund. We hope you'll all come along and support not only the local dance scene, but also our fundraising efforts. Extra donations will, of course, be welcome! When: Thursday 11 February, 8.30pm Where: McGregor Hall, Childers St, Turner (cnr Marcus Clarke St & Barry Drive) Cost: $5. Soft drinks available for purchase. =========================================================== INTERSTATE EVENTS 3. Blues Before Sunrise - 5-8 March Registrations are open for Melbourne's own Blues Dancing Festival. This long weekend will be full of slow lindy & blues dancing! Workshops on Saturday & Sunday, plus more SOLO blues routines!! Amazing blues/swing bands & skilled DJs for your social dancing pleasure. Full details at: www.bluesbeforesunrise.com.au ----------------------------------------------------------- 4. Soul Glo 2010 - 21 May-23 May This is a massive party at a mansion halfway between Sydney and Canberra. Live music, exclusive cocktail list, dancing and of course the big potato. If you didn't come last year find someone who did... Registrations opening soon. In the meantime, join the Soul Glo facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=299776262032&ref=mf ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. London Swing Festival - 28-30 May Swing Patrol are proud to present the London Swing Festival from 27 to 31 May 2010. This will be four days of social dancing, workshops with fantastic international teachers, live music and even a tour of London with the Swing Patrol Team. The teaching teams will include: - Steven and Virginie (USA) - Bernard and Anne-Helene (France) - One more team yet to be announced Friday 28 May - London Jitterbug Championships Saturday 29 May - London Swing Festival Ball with great live bands Sunday 30 May - London Swing Festival Lindy and Blues Jam with great live bands Each night will also include DJs both local and from around the world. For more information please check out the London Swing Festival Website at www.londonswingfestival.co.uk or email info@londonswingfestival.co.uk =========================================================== 6. REGULAR CLASSES BALBOA - Mondays Venue: Level 4, Uni Pub, Cnr University Ave and London Cct Time: 6:30pm Beginners, 7:30pm Int/Adv, 8:30 Social Dancing Cost: $14 - Jumptown class passes can be used Contact: Russell 0404 849 463 or Russell @ jumptown.org More info: http://www.jumptown.org/classes-bal.html ************ SWING/LINDY HOP - Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Week 2) Beginners from 6.30-7.30pm (all welcome) Essentials from 7-30-8.30pm, Evolve from 8.30pm (Wednesday only) VENUES Monday: McGregor Hall, Childers St, Acton Tuesday: Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah Wednesday: White Eagle Polish Club, Turner (opposite O'Connor Shops) Time: 6:30pm Beginners, Essentials from 7.30-8.30pm, Evolve from 8.30pm Cost: $14 - Jumptown class passes can be used More info: http://www.jumptown.org/classes.html ************ WEST COAST SWING West Coast Swing is hiatus for now, but if you're interested in classes in the future, contact: Russell 0404 849 463 or Russell @ jumptown.org More info: http://www.jumptown.org/classes-WCS.html ************ The Blues Basement The Blues Basement will be back in March with blues classes and dancing. ************ GIFT CERTIFICATES - $70 Gift Certificates available for 6-week Beginner courses. Contact debra @ jumptown.org ************ PRIVATE LESSONS Want some private dance lessons to top up your technique or learn a routine for a wedding or function? Then email classes @jumptown.org or email your favourite dance teacher [name] @jumptown.org =========================================================== BOOTNOTES ~~~~~~~~~~~ 7. Jumptown iMixes in iTunes Beginner iMix http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=276538974 Balboa iMix http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=293639442 ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Live Jazz & Blues Gig Guide Australian Blues Music Festival in Goulburn Check out the great line-up at www.australianbluesfestival.com.au * For more info about Jazz, Blues etc bands playing around town, visit: http://gigguide.letscreate.com.au/index.php or http://www.canberrabluessociety.com Something to add to the gig guide? Send it to newsletter @ jumptown.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 9. Dates for your diary * 12-14 March [CANBERRA] - Jumptown Jam with Ben and Gen! * 5-8 March [MELBOURNE] - Blues Before Sunrise * 21-23 May [ROBERTSON, NSW] - Soul Glo * 22-26 April [PERTH] - Hullabaloo * 5-8 August [CANBERRA] - Canberrang 2010 =========================================================== SWINGING OUT There are lots coming up over the next couple of months, and plenty of opportunities to get involved so keep your ear to the ground, your eye on the newsletter and the swing in your soul! Remember you can join the Jumptown facebook group too! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=19601746707&ref=ts Debra =========================================================== WANT TO ADD SOME SWING-RELATED NEWS TO THE NEWSLETTER? Email newsletter @ jumptown.org before 12.00pm each Monday.