New Jersey SWINGS Workshop and Dance
Friday May 9th 2008
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981

8:30 Dance Bash huge wood dance floor, 9:00 DJ & live music with the hottest award-winning NYC jump swing, hot jazz & cool blues band, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn, performing

6:30, 7:15 & 8:15 In-depth Lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC, instructing Balboa & Collegiate Shag

WORKSHOPS: w/American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC

6:30-7:15 "Balboa: Technique & Fundamentals" w/American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Pasta Lanna of NYC
1930s Balboa is danced close to your partner with smooth, tight footwork. Using minimal energy and space, it's ideal for fast tempos and crowded dance floors. Practical & fun, it has become a "must-know" style for Lindy Hop & Swing dancers. Don't be left out! Quote from one: "I wonder if balboa is my favorite dance. It's so cool. It always makes me giddy to watch it. It's so darn useful too. Bal is just wild, just wild." Learn or review foundational footwork, technique & styling (or "tune-up" and perfect what you already know). (Prerequisite: none... open to all)

7:20-8:15 "Balboa: Variations & Breakaways" w/Paolo
Building on what you've just covered from 6:30-7:15, expand your balboa with breakaways, turns and kicks, including fabulous variations for those already in the know. (Prereq: Balboa: Technique & Fundamentals, or solid bal experience)

8:20-9:00 "Collegiate Shag" w/Paolo
Collegiate Shag was HUGE in the 1920s & '30s (predating Lindy Hop), with even Arthur Murray including it in his instructional repertoire. It's enjoying a resurgence with swing dancers because it's soooo much FUN. Quote from one "I can't stop smiling when I do Collegiate Shag. It makes me feel so happy, like a little kid!" Like Balboa, it is a moderate to fast-moving upright dance style, yet with a distinctly different stomp-like basic step and kick variations done to the same "slow-slow-quick-quick" rhythm as 6-count swing. Come express your enthusiasm and joy to it's fullest! It's an addiction you'll love. (Prereq: none... open to all)

DANCE PARTY:

8:30-12:00 includes 8:40-9:00 Swing Basics lesson, huge wood dance floor, refreshments, 9:00 DJ and LIVE MUSIC w/"The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn". $20 ($17 if prepaid w/workshop. $15 College Student under 26 w/ID)

BUNDLE DISCOUNTS:
* Balboa Bundle (no shaggin' for me): 6:30 + 7:15 + Dance w/Band = $43 prepaid or $50 door
* Bal (pt II) & Shag Bundle (my bal technique is already perfect, thanks): 7:15 + 8:15 + Dance w/Band = $43 prepaid or $50 door
* Nibble Bundle (just a taste, please): 6:30 + 8:15 + Dance w/Band = $40 prepaid or $45 door
* Go For It Bundle (this is way too cool to miss!): 6:30 + 7:15 + 8:15 + Dance w/Band = $52 prepaid or $60 door

Direction: njswing.com/directions.htm

INFO/CONTACT:
www.njswing.com
Kristine (973) 299-SWING (7946) NJSwing@verizon.net