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The Adelaide University Swing Dancing Club

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Address: University of Adelaide 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://theAUSDC.org/

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25.01.2022 Classes begin this week with our teachers having planned some swinging moves over the next 6 weeks to come! As usual, it will be at the Irene Watson room at 8pm. A reminder that we are also selling class passes as a 6 week block for $20 on Tuesday night.

25.01.2022 Happy mid-semester break! We are hosting *free open practice* sessions over the holidays on September 22nd and 29th - same place same time. Come along and practice whatever youd like, the uni club and teaching crew will be there too. See you there!

24.01.2022 We cant wait to see you on Tuesday to kick off the Semester with some solo dancing We are learning the Shim Sham routine over 2 classes - it is suitable for all levels even if youre brand new! If youd like to learn the whole routine book in both weeks

24.01.2022 We have a big week ahead! Tuesday is our final class for the year - We will look at some social dancing skills to get you ready for the dance floor on Friday night! Remember to book in if you’re keen as there’s only a few spots remaining (All dancers are welcome!)

22.01.2022 PostmodernJukebox are known for putting a vintage twist to modern music, add in The Sole Sisters and a Rhianna track and you get this fun collab https://youtu.be/OBmlCZTF4Xs

21.01.2022 2pm today - Shim Sham practice time with Swing Out Adelaide, join us!

21.01.2022 Classes continue this Tuesday as usual, 8pm at the Irene Watson room! Cat and Kylie will continue with 6 count lindy. We always cover the basics so if you missed last week's class, we've got you covered!

21.01.2022 8pm tonight - Shim Sham time! Remember to bring a water bottle and wear comfy shoes. See you there!

21.01.2022 This clip features Marie Bryant and tap dancer Harold Nicholas of The Nicholas Brothers. Marie Bryant was a singer, vernacular jazz dancer and choreographer admired for her control, technique and styling in her dancing. She performed alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians including Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. See if you can spot any moves in the clip that youve learnt during class ... Next week is the final week of this block and we will be looking at .... Solo Charleston! https://youtu.be/s7HSQBPWCqk

20.01.2022 O’Week is next week! We will be around on Ts 23 to meet you all

19.01.2022 8pm tonight kicks off our 3 weeks of solo jazz classes! #jazzhands

19.01.2022 We can’t wait to see you all today! Come chat to our lovely committee crew at our stall and find out what swing dancing is all about Purchase class passes and book your spot for our free come and try class tonight at 8pm ... Check out our performance at 2:30pm at the Barr Smith Lawns

18.01.2022 The AUSDC presents an evening of live music! There will be a come and try class for the first hour so you can use those moves to some funky jazz music.

18.01.2022 Tonight - we finish the Shim Sham! We will start with a quick review of last week then get into the new choreography, so if you missed last week you can still join us at 8pm $5 students/concession, $10 everyone else - all welcome !

17.01.2022 Some Solo Jazz inspiration for our 3 week block starting Tuesday - here is one of our fave clips! https://youtu.be/EXnmNFslU8Y

16.01.2022 Online Shim Sham goals! Well done everyone - and happy World Lindy Hop Day!!

16.01.2022 Tonight 7pm - AGM in the Cloisters. Come along for club updates, to vote, or become part of the committee for next year! 8pm - Lindy Hop - Social skills and mixing rhythms ... We will also review our recent routines during class - Incase anyone is keen to dance them on Friday!

16.01.2022 Eight Count’s first social event for the year! $10 cash entry at the door and remember to bring a drink bottle https://fb.me/e/3Y20SbcbR

15.01.2022 7:30pm tonight! Get your computer popcorn and blankets ready to kick things off at 7:30pm - We will introduce the night with some historical clips about the dance and Frankie Manning, then its over to you to share your personal favourites! See you tonight

15.01.2022 Debbie Reynolds. Need we say more? She was just 19 years old when she was cast alongside Gene Kelly and Donald OConnor in this classic Hollywood musical. She had no prior dance training, learning the choreography in just three months and when it almost broke her she was comforted by none other than Fred Astaire who told her Thats what its like to learn to dance. If youre not sweating, youre not doing it right. https://youtu.be/GB2yiIoEtXw

15.01.2022 We can’t wait to be back in a couple of weeks - Stay tuned for upcoming classes, performances and special events! If you’re keen for a social dance, head to Eight Count’s event this Sunday!

14.01.2022 The perfect way to keep dancing from home! Follow along at Swing Out Adelaides page for updates on the routine they are building together - here is part one thanks to the amazing Anna!

14.01.2022 One of our club crew saw The Tap Dogs when they toured Australia in 2011 and was blown away by their performance. This one is a favourite clip where they dance on beams! https://youtu.be/oRUdvu3Qo-E

14.01.2022 The month of May for us swing dancers is the month of Frankie! Frankie Manning was a huge ambassador for sharing and teaching the Lindy Hop worldwide. An amazing dancer and choreographer, he toured with the Whiteys Lindy Hoppers through the 1930s-40s. His passion and love for dance was the driving force that helped to revive the Lindy Hop from the 1980s - and how we know and enjoy it today! The 26th of May is World Lindy Hop day in honour of Frankies birthday - stay tune...d for some fun events coming up that we can all participate in and share together (from home!) Here is a snippet of one of the earliest clips of Frankie dancing at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, NYC. https://youtu.be/ZQIWFOU-bp4

13.01.2022 Week one of tap - 8pm tonight! All shoes and levels welcome

13.01.2022 Want more dancing in your week? Swing Out Adelaide has a come and try class this Thursday at 7.15pm - $5 including a social after! There is also a beginners Collegiate Shag workshop on this Sunday afternoon - see event details below https://facebook.com/events/s/swinging-sunday-workshops/443879253160552/?ti=icl https://facebook.com/events/s/come-try-swing-dancing/2490963787845244/?ti=icl

11.01.2022 We are officially booked out for social tonight! 5:45pm arrive for taster class 6:00-6:30pm (all levels Lindy Hop) 6:30-8:00pm Social ... Remember to wear slippery soled shoes. See you tonight!

11.01.2022 Two days to go before we kick off a weekend of dance! Head to the event page for more details. Make sure you have a Zoom account ready as all events will take place online. And dont forget to message us a Youtube dance clip link if you have one youd like to share for movie night!

10.01.2022 Our first clip had to be the worlds greatest tap dancers of all time - The Nicholas Brothers. Born in 1914 and 1921, brothers Fayard and Harold were known for their acrobatic and flawless talent. This incredible clip is from the film Stormy Weather (1943) as they perform alongside Cab Calloway & His Orchestra. It was completely unrehearsed and filmed in one take.... !! https://youtu.be/_8yGGtVKrD8

10.01.2022 Today is October 29th, which is World Charleston Day! We loved getting involved in this collaboration and seeing everyone’s dance clips Thank you to The Atlantic Street Band and Eight Count for organising this!

10.01.2022 We are super excited to share this with you all - an online weekend of swing dancing!!

09.01.2022 Solo Charleston - 8pm tonight! Suitable for beginners and all levels

08.01.2022 Tuesday the 23rd Free come and try class - partnered lindy hop! Cya there

08.01.2022 July 28th..... we are BACK! Watch this space and your emails for class announcements and details

08.01.2022 And to finish off our World Tap Dance Day clips share... Disney fans - this ones for you! Did anyone else catch Aladdin The Broadway Show in Adelaide last year? The tap scene was incredible and made us want to go home and put on our tap shoes https://youtu.be/FpT94oylSaU

07.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who joined us to help finish off the uni year! Photography by Noa Special thanks to all the students who have come to our classes this year - it has been so lovely to watch your dancing progress and we can’t wait to see you again next year!

07.01.2022 Our 2 weeks of tap classes start this Tuesday - suitable for lindy hop and solo jazz dancers! Remember to book in your spot online (links in the event). Sneakers, hard soled shoes or taps - all welcome Here is a clip from 1936 of the Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold, known as the greatest tap dancers of their time - they taught themselves to dance from watching and imitating other dancers! ... https://youtu.be/7IBteauWsHA?t=75

07.01.2022 Class Update: In light of government recommendations and priority towards student's health, the next 2 classes (March 17 & 24) are CANCELLED. We will keep you all updated for both future classes and the Live Music Night on April 7. Students who have bought the class pass. Your cancelled classes will be carried over so you will not lose out. ... We apologise to everyone and hope people are staying healthy and safe.

06.01.2022 Happy World Tap Day! To celebrate, we will be sharing a bunch of our favourite tap dance clips with you throughout the day

05.01.2022 Hi dancers! Unfortunately we will be postponing our live jazz dance event BUT we promise you that it will be back later in the year and we cant wait Regarding weekly classes, we will keep you up to date on this page and via email whenever we are able to have them back up and running. In the meantime, take care and look after each other and we will see you soon

03.01.2022 Tap week two - see you at 8pm! All levels class. Remember your water bottles and any shoes are welcome.

01.01.2022 Week 2 of Solo Jazz 8pm tonight Drop-in friendly, suitable for beginners and all levels. Remember your drink bottles and comfy shoes!Week 2 of Solo Jazz 8pm tonight Drop-in friendly, suitable for beginners and all levels. Remember your drink bottles and comfy shoes!

01.01.2022 Tap Shim Sham - 8pm tonight Sneakers or taps welcome Suitable for beginners! If you have joined us for The Shim Sham or tap class over the past few weeks, this will be perfect for you too! See you tonight