Learn to Dance Sundays
Want to get more out of your social dancing? Drop in for a little inspiration. Choose a 1 hour class, an intensive all day workshop or a short course in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa and other Vernacular Jazz Dances.
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Sunday 29th August
Intermediate & Advanced Lindy Hop 11.30-4.30pm
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Sunday 5th September 2010
Beginners Lindy Hop 11.30-1.30pm with Simon

PERFORMANCE COURSE
An exciting opportunity to dip your toe into performance or expand your performance repertoire!

We will be running a 6 week performance course on
Sundays at 2.30-4.30pm from the 5th Sept–10th Oct.

The first class on 5th September will include an audition where you will be invited to join the rest of the course.

All dancers will perform at Monday’s Stompin, and some of the dancers will get to perform at the Arts Depot in Journey Through Jazz!

To register your interest email Simon at: mail@swingdanceuk.com

Tuesdays Wild Times
Our best regular Lindy Hop classes for:
Beginners
Intermediate
Intermediate/Advanced
PLUS! Authentic Jazz/Movement or Technique classes for Intermediate dancers who want to take their dancing up a notch!

And with over 3 hours of non-stop freestyle it's no wonder that this is one of Londons most popular Swing and class nights!

There is no need to pre-book!

Pick & mix your choice of classes and/or freestyle each week!
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VACANCIES

The London Swing Dance Society is the UK’s longest running Swing Dance Society and has been responsible for teaching many thousands of people of all ages to dance and providing entertainment for many events from the Thames Festival to the Royal Albert Hall, from the Queen Elizabeth Hall to the Park Lane Hotel, as well as theatre shows & being featured on television.

We are looking for an experienced Lindy Hop Teacher and Teaching Assistant to join our expanding dance team. The majority of teaching jobs will be London based and there is potential for paid performance work.

Remuneration:  Dependent on experience.

If you would like to apply, please email your dance cv, portfolio picture, and a short paragraph explaining why you would like to apply for the job and what you can bring to the company to:
Simon Selmon at mail@swingdanceuk.com / 07932 775 886
Closing date: 29 August 2010

LSDS Performance Group at Move It 09
Click here to see the team in action!

LSDS on the web!

• We are on Facebook here
  
  
• View video clips on You Tube
  
  
• Watch Simon & Kirsty in the new Congo Faith Healers video here
  
  
• Simon was on the Plinth!
  in Trafalgar Square on Thursday 13th August 1am as part of Antony Gormley's "One and Other" project.
  To see him in action click here.
  You Tube highlights here.
  Click here to see text messages people sent to Simon!

Monday Stompin'

For over 20 years, London's most famous live music Swing party!
Doors open 7.30pm. Lindy Hop taster classes 7.45pm for:
Beginners
Intermediate

Live band sets: 9.10pm & 10.30pm. Top Swing DJs to keep you on your feet & a Bar to keep you refreshed!

30th Aug Ding Dong Daddios
6th Sept Sugar Ray Ford & the Zephyrs of Swing
No need to book, just turn up!
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...Coming Up!!

-STOMPIN'S-
SWING FOR THE CROWN
-DANCE CONTEST- CASH PRIZE!
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Saturday Night Swing Club
Saturday 11th September
7.30pm - 2am
3 jumpin' floors of music & classes!!

*** Arrive before 9pm on 11th September & receive ***
£2 extra to spend at the bar!!!

Harlem Swing Club
Friday 27th August
10pm - 3am
Hosted by Black Cotton Club & LSDS
Lindy Hop~Charleston~Balboa~Shag~Jive~Big Apple!

Suzi Q
Saturday 4th September
8.15pm - midnight
Live Music! South London Jazz Orchestra Big Band
BALBOA, SHAG & LINDY COMPETION
-DANCE CONTEST- CASH PRIZE!
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FAQ's

What to wear? When attending classes, the most important thing is to be comfortable and to wear something you can easily move about in. Some of our weekend club nights specify a dress code, but there is no dress code for our weekly classes.

Shoes? Comfortable every-day shoes are fine when you are just starting out. Make sure you have something which stays securely on your feet (eg. no flip flops!) and which you can spin easily in (very high heels or trainers with sticky soles are not recommended!). After a while, you may want to invest in some dance shoes - ask us about our selection of styles at the Lindy Hop Shop.

Do I need a partner? No! The majority of our classes are rotational (although it is usually possible to stay with one partner if you wish) so you will have the opportunity to dance with lots of different people which is the best way to learn to lead & follow in the dance. We pride ourselves on making our classes and club nights very friendly & sociable nights, so please don't worry about coming on your own - there'll be lots of people to dance with! Occasional Sunday workshops may require you to book with a partner (e.g. Aerials workshops) but this will always be stated in advance.

Do I need to book? The majority of our classes & dance nights are drop-in so you do not need to book in advance or sign up for a whole course. Pre-booking is available for our Sunday workshops & we encourage you to pre-register as we sometimes have to limit numbers for these classes. Some Sunday workshops may be by advance booking only (e.g. Aerials) but this will always be stated.

LSDS Membership
Not a member? Membership costs £1 for the year and saves you money on selected classes/dances!

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