A free event at the South Bank Centre coming up in June. Come and dance with us!

With workshops and music from Blue Harlem

(N.B. Facebook has pur an end time of 5.30pm by default - probably it might last longer...?)

From: http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/node/20699

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The Clore Ballroom
THE MELTDOWN LINDY HOP
Saturday 11 June 2011

11 June 2011, 2:30pm

Termed as the grandfather of all jive dance forms, Lindy Hop was one of the great highs of jazz dance from the 1930s that spread to the UK and around the globe during and after the Second World War years.

An expressive and contagious, it brings the vibrancy and excitement of this original African-American jazz dance together with the beautiful beats, rhythms and sounds of jazz, swing and blues.

For Ray Davies' Meltdown, one of the UK's foremost Lindy Hop experts Temujin Gill has been invited to host a fun afternoon of social dance, including workshops, demonstrations and live music from Blue Harlem.

Workshops aimed at beginners (2.30pm) and intermediate-level (4pm) alternate with open dances and a performance by Temujin and his long-term associate Sunanda Biswas, culminating in a big social dance with the band. With other surprise guests, to be announced.

Temujin Gill trained at London Contemporary Dance School and, after four years with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, formed his own company Temujin Dance. He is currently artist in residence at Greenwich Dance, working on a wide range of projects, commissions and events from rehearsing and developing new works to running adult Lindy Hop courses and directing large scale community programmes. His work draws on the vibrancy and innovations of original street dance cultures, from Jazz to Hip-Hop, to promote both their survival and evolution.

Swing Dance Picnic: June Edition, on Sunday, 5th June, 2011

Next To Regent's Park Boathouse

The series of summer picnics begins next month at Regent's Park with fresh new music, a dance class, live music and entertainment! If the weather has a tantrum I should have an alternative venue, so keep alert

for the latest info on venue details on this page or my back-up mobile:

07910 028 075



We offer:

1. THE SWING NINJAS - dirty horn Gypsy swing trio

For one 40 minute session - definitely not to be missed!

Check out the Swing Ninjas at:

http://www.theswingninjas.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/theswingninjas
http://www.facebook.com/theswingninjas


2. A FREE hot shag dance class from top-notch professional teacher Taina Kortelainen from 'Would You Dance?'.

Check Taina out at:

http://www.myspace.com/tainatiger
http://en-gb.facebook.com/taina.kortelainen
http://www.wouldyoudance.com/about_us.htm


3. Entertainment from the inimitable Mr John Barnes.

4. DJs (TBA) to bring a new taste of swing to your picnic experience.

5. The thrilling suspense of unknown weather!

6. A beautiful part of Regent's Park with all essential facilities nearby (after many hours research).

7. Dancing in the dappled sunshine of shading trees.

8. Continuous swing music from the swing-beat boom-box of Neil Delany.



You bring:

1. Yourself, friends & family.

2. A favourite swing track or two to play.

3. Food & drink, maybe even some to share!

4. A fierce determination to have a fun, relaxed attitude.

5. A blanket, suntan lotion, sunglasses, umbrella, wellies and a hoodie!

6. Most important of all, besides your good selves: an azure sky, moderate humidity and a gentle cooling breeze (we live in hope).


Time: 2pm-7pm+


Cost: Absolutely Free (Optional donation of £1 to cover cost of batteries).


Venue:

The triangular island of green next to the Children's Boating Pond and in front of the Boathouse Café, Regent's Park.

Nearest tubes: Baker Street and Marylebone.
Nearest mainline overground station: Marylebone.


Directions:

Just enter Regent's Park where Hanover Gate meets the Outer Circle. Then take the first path on your right. This will take you past the Children's Boating Pond on your left. We'll be in our picnic oasis under the coverage of two interlocking trees, in front of the Boathouse Cafe.

For a map, check out the link below:
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/


Remember, the venue is next to the Boathouse.

Adrian (organiser)

If you've ever wondered about our Facebook group's photo, it's a photo of us dancing at the Tate Modern for the Thames Festival a few years ago.

And guess what, the swinging stage is this year located back at the Tate Modern.

The Festival runs for two days, and features the best bands and DJs, and a few dance lessons from the likes of LSDS and Maddy's Jiving School.

This Facebook event invitation is for the Sunday, for the Saturday invitation, see our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2244903317


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THE MAYOR'S THAMES FESTIVAL 2010

Lady Luck - Jive Stage
Sat 11 – Sun 12 September 2010 / 12 noon - 10pm

Tate Modern Forecourt, London

Now a firm festival favourite, the Jive Stage and al fresco ballroom return with a jam-packed weekend of swing, jive and lindy-hop for all, whether you're an aficionado on the dance floor or just a beginner.

Each day starts with an open dance class followed by live bands, cabaret and burlesque shows and some of the best DJs on the circuit.

Sunday line-up

12noon Maddy's Jiving School

2pm The Jive Aces

3pm DJ Count Sizzle

4pm The Mule Skinners

5pm DJ Lady Kamikaze

6pm Sugar Ray Ford, Zephyrs of Swing

7pm DJ Lady Kamikaze

7.31 The Strumpettes

7.46 The Baron and Missy's Misadventures

8pm James Hunter

9pm DJ El Nino

If you've ever wondered about our Facebook group's photo, it's a photo of us dancing at the Tate Modern for the Thames Festival a few years ago.

And guess what, the swinging stage is this year located back at the Tate Modern.

The Festival runs for two days, and features the best bands and DJs, and a few dance lessons from the likes of LSDS and Maddy's Jiving School.

This Facebook event invitation is for the Saturday, for the Sunday invitation, see our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2244903317


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THE MAYOR'S THAMES FESTIVAL 2010

Lady Luck - Jive Stage
Sat 11 – Sun 12 September 2010 / 12 noon - 10pm

Tate Modern Forecourt, London

Now a firm festival favourite, the Jive Stage and al fresco ballroom return with a jam-packed weekend of swing, jive and lindy-hop for all, whether you're an aficionado on the dance floor or just a beginner.

Each day starts with an open dance class followed by live bands, cabaret and burlesque shows and some of the best DJs on the circuit.

Saturday line-up

12noon London Swing Dance Society

2pm The Bombshellettes

3pm DJ Tim Jumpin' Jive

4pm La Belle Vie Band

5pm DJ Lady Kamikaze

6pm Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers

7pm DJ El Nino

7.30 The Strumpettes

7.45 The Baron and Missy's Misadventures

8pm Number Nine

9pm DJ El Nino

Next To Regent's Park Boathouse


The series of summer picnics continues this month at Regent's Park with fresh new music!

If the weather has a tantrum I should have an alternative venue, so keep alert for the latest info or venue details on my backup mobile: 07910 028 075.


We offer:

1. The thrilling suspense of unknown weather!

2. 3pm a FREE shag dance class from Paul and Natasha of The Quick! Quick! Club. Website: http://www.thequickquickclub.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=73030129702&ref=ts

3. Entertainment from the inimitable Mr John Barnes.

4. Dance jam sessions: 'Show and ask' your dance moves!

Occasional, short, sharp sessions in an informal separate group within the dance picnic
to share your dance experience and learn from each. All levels welcome. Ask for Neil
or Adrian on the day to show your interest. Announcements will be made during the
picnic.

5. A beautiful part of Regent's Park with all essential facilities nearby (after many hours
research).

6. Dancing in the dappled sunshine of shading trees.

7. Continuous swing music from the swing-beat boom-box of Neil Delany.



You bring:

1. Yourself, friends & family.

2. A favourite swing track or two to play.

3. Food & drink, maybe even some to share!

4. A fierce determination to have a fun, relaxed attitude.

5. A blanket, suntan lotion, sunglasses, umbrella, wellies and a hoodie!

6. Most important of all, besides your good selves: an azure sky, moderate humidity and a gentle cooling breeze (we live in hope).


Time: 2pm-7pm+


Cost: Absolutely Free (Optional donation of £1 to cover cost of batteries).


Venue:

The triangular island of green next to the Children's Boating Pond and in front of the Boathouse Café, Regent's Park.

Nearest tubes: Baker Street and Marylebone.
Nearest mainline overground station: Marylebone.


Directions:

Just enter Regent's Park where Hanover Gate meets the Outer Circle. Then take the first path on your right. This will take you past the Children's Boating Pond on your left. We'll be in our picnic oasis under the coverage of two interlocking trees, in front of the Boathouse Cafe.

For a map, check out the link below:
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/


Remember, the venue is next to the Boathouse.

Adrian (organiser)