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Swing Dancing Townsville

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 423 217 997

Address: Suburban Bowling Club, 150 Charters Towers Road 4812 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.swingdancingtownsville.com

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25.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to show off your dancing this week EVENT & PARTIES SUNDAY 27 September 2020... John Garland Swing Quintet hosted by TSV JAzz Club The Fish Inn Restaurant 5pm - 9pm Dancing not permitted $15 non-members, $10 members Food and drink available for purchase Booking required via [email protected] or phone Coralie 0431618618 SATURDAY 24 October 20 007 Casino Royale Dinner and Swing Band event hosted by Hot Club Quartet Mercure Inn Hotel Dancing NOT permitted 6.30pm - 10pm Tickets $120 including food and 3h-beverage package n www.townsvilletickets.com.au DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes Week 4 Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Dance Course - NEW STUDENTS please contact the organiser prior to joining! Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Online Booking In required for all NEW students via www.swingdancingtownsville.com.au Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

23.01.2022 Reverse Lindy Turn two hands 1/2 Reverse Lindy Turnw with swivels and back-to-back turn

20.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to dance to live music again - YES! SATURDAY 21 November 2020 Twin Cities Rockn Roll Christmas Dance with live music by Cherry Divine 7pm - 11pm... Wulguru Community Centre, 14 Edison Street, Wulguru $10 for non-members BYO drinks (no alcohol) and BYO food (no sharing) FRIDAY 11 December 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville Christmas Dance with the Jeremy Hawker Quintet 6.30pm - late Heatley Community Centre, Crn Fulham Rd & Lindeman Ave, Heatley $20 per person, tickets must be booked online via https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com Dress up in Christmas or Vintage outfit, BYO drinks ( no alcohol) and BYO food (no sharing) DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY 19 Nov 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville WEEK 4 Absolute Beginner 1940s style Lindy Hop Dance Course Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, Beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

20.01.2022 Space for new students are actually filling up - who would have thought so?! So if you’ve not attended any of our dance classes since July 2020, book in online now to avoid missing out: https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com See you tomorrow

19.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to show off your dancing this week EVENT & PARTIES SUNDAY 4 October 2020... Live jazz and swing music hosted by TSV Jazz Club The Fish Inn Restaurant 4pm - 8pm Dancing not permitted $15 non-members, $10 members Food and drink available for purchase Booking required via [email protected] or phone Coralie 0431618618 SATURDAY 24 October 20 007 Casino Royale Dinner and Swing Band event hosted by Hot Club Quartet Mercure Inn Hotel Dancing NOT permitted 6.30pm - 10pm Tickets $120 including food and 3h-beverage package n www.townsvilletickets.com.au DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes Week 5 Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Dance Course - Course closed for new students Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

18.01.2022 Oh wow, what a lively Beginner Charleston Dance Class did we have last night!?! It was great to see so many new faces and so many of our dear long-term students and friends in the room, hear your laughter and watch you kicking your legs (literally). Thank you Quito for teaching for us again! Here is what you learned yesterday: Side by Side 1930s Charleston aka Jokeys... Turning Charleston/Jokeys Repeaters Holds Kick behind for Follower and for Leaders (separately! - just saying....) 360 turn for the Followers, 3060 turn for the Leaders, 360 turn together Kick away Back into Jokey basic See more

17.01.2022 Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Class 3 Sep 2020: 1920s Charleston The Chase S Charleston ... Tandem Hand to hand Charleston Thanks a lot Rob and Megan!

16.01.2022 Thanks a lot to all of you who’ve purchased tickets for this event. Your support is appreciated and gives us organisers confidence in putting on events. Only 16 tickets are left as of this morning, half for leaders and half for followers. Get yours now as this event will likely sell out soon! Tickets are available online on https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com

16.01.2022 Swing Out Lindy Turn Lindy Turn with inside turn Quick Stop with simple exit by turning Texas Tommy into side by side... Triple step sequence Over the head roll in See more

16.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where swing out to live music again - YES! FRIDAY 11 December 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville Christmas Dance with the Jeremy Hawker Quintet (yes - a five-piece live band!!) 6.30pm - 11pm... Heatley Community Centre, Crn Fulham Rd & Lindeman Ave, Heatley featuring sprung timber dance floor and air con $20 per person, tickets must be booked online via https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com Dress up in Christmas or Vintage outfit, BYO drinks ( no alcohol) and BYO food (no sharing) Contact: Bettina 0423217997 DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY 19 Nov 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville WEEK 6 Absolute Beginner 1940s style Lindy Hop Dance Course Course closed for new students Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, Beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

16.01.2022 I’ve got great news: Quito will be making a teaching guest appearance at this special class so come and join us, bring some tissue to wipe up your tears of laughter and kick you legs! Suitable for anybody, regardless whether or not you’ve been danced before. Booking in only required for NEW students who’ve not been to a dance class since pre-COVID. ... See you Thursday!

15.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to swing into the week SUNDAY 8 November 2020 Pacific Live Stream Jazz band hosted by TSV Jazz Club The Fish Inn Restaurant... 5pm - 8 pm Dancing not permitted $15 non-members, $10 members Food and drink available for purchase Booking required via [email protected] or phone Coralie 0431618618 FRIDAY 11 December 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville Christmas Dance with live swing band 6.30pm - late More details to be announced asap DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY 15 OCT 2020 Swing Dancing Townsville WEEK 3 Absolute Beginner 1940s style Lindy Hop Dance Course - It’s not too late to join! No partner required, nil experience required, suitable for all ages from 14 years onwards NEW students are required to book in online please via https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com More info here https://facebook.com/events/s/lindy-hop-dancing-6-weeks-abso/337982287481888/?ti=icl Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, Beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

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10.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to kick step this week - literally EVENT & PARTIES SUNDAY 13 September 20... Sunday Swing Session with the Sarah Lane & The Blue Notes hosted by TSV Jazz Club Fish In at Rockpool Restaurant, TSV Dancing NOT permitted, food and drinks available for purchase 5pm - 8pm $10 Jazz Club members, $15 non-members Book in via [email protected] or 0431 618 618 DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes Week 1 Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Dance Course Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Online Booking In required for all NEW students via www.swingdancingtownsville.com.au Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

09.01.2022 Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Class 29 Oct 20 with Megan and Rob Vanilla send out Shoulder Catch Shoulder Cath with a spin... Shoulder Cath into hooked arms Pop turn send out Pop turn on the spot Thank you for a fabulous and fun class!

09.01.2022 Frankie Manning Moves: Send out with shuffles to the side FInger points Push Clap (6-beats!) Cross Overs... Shuffle forward See more

07.01.2022 Beyond Beginner Lindy hop class 24.9.20 Ladies Ladies with a spin Inside turn send out... Drunken sailor with lock around Sideways turn and heel-toe-heel-toe Circle into closed Kick always, last one with a slide Skip up and frog jump See more

07.01.2022 Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Class 27 August 2020 with Megan & Bettina (Megan = Lead, Bettina = Follow): 1920s Parters Charleston dancing and a move called The Chase: 1920s basic... 1920s Ladies turn 1920s basic 1920s intro in the Chase 3x the Chase Chase exit into Side by Side Jokeys See more

07.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to kick step this week EVENT & PARTIES SATURDAY 29 August 20... Salsa Magnetic 4-piece Latin Jazz Band Sandi’s Magnetic Island 6pm - 9pm Free entry SUNDAY 30 August 20 Sunday Swing Session with the Hot Club Quartet hosted by TSV Jazz Club Fish In at Rockpool Restaurant, TSV Dancing NOT permitted, food and drinks available for purchase 5pm - 8pm $10 Jazz Club members, $15 non-members Book in via [email protected] or 0431 618 618 DANCE CLASS GUIDE MONDAY Jive Time Rock'n' Roll Dance School - on hold due to covid-19 TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes SPECIAL CLASS - Beginner 1930 Charleston Dance Class Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Online Booking In required for all NEW students via www.swingdancingtownsville.com.au Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

06.01.2022 There have been no changes to our permission to run dance classes under our QLD Health Industry COVIS Safe plan. As always, if you have been to a COVID Hotspot or are feeling unwell, even if only experiencing mild symptoms, please stay home and get tested. For everybody else, Dance classes are on tonight and there are limited spaces available. Join us tonight when Quito passes on his Charleston skills and his passion for this fun movement style. ... See you tonight!

05.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to smooth it out on the dance floor this week EVENT & PARTIES SATURDAY 24 October 20... 007 Casino Royale Dinner and Swing Band event hosted by Hot Club Quartet Mercure Inn Hotel Dancing NOT permitted 6.30pm - 10pm Tickets $120 including food and 3h-beverage package n www.townsvilletickets.com.au DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes Week 3 Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Dance Course - IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Online Booking In required for all NEW students via www.swingdancingtownsville.com.au Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

05.01.2022 Last chance for brand new students to join the fun is tonight. Don’t be shy and try out Lindy Hop dancing!

04.01.2022 Show off your moves, hang out with the rest of our lovely Swing Dance Community, enjoy fantastic live music, a gorgeous sprung timber dance floor and air con. Tickets are available now on https://www.swingdancingtownsville.com

04.01.2022 GIG GUIDE - where to triple step this week EVENT & PARTIES SUNDAY 13 September 20... Sunday Swing Session with the Sarah Lane & The Blue Notes hosted by TSV Jazz Club Fish In at Rockpool Restaurant, TSV Dancing NOT permitted, food and drinks available for purchase 5pm - 8pm $10 Jazz Club members, $15 non-members Book in via [email protected] or 0431 618 618 DANCE CLASS GUIDE TUESDAY Dance On Cutheringa Bowling Club 7pm - 9pm $5 per person Enquiries 0467 798 202 WEDNESDAY 5678 Let’s Dance RNR Dance classes Railway Community Centre 7pm - 9.30 pm $8 per person Enquiries 0497 961 696 THURSDAY Swing Dancing Townsville Lindy Hop Dance classes Week 2 Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Dance Course. IT’S NOT TO LATE TO JOIN! Nil experience required, suitable for all ages from about 14 years onwards; No partner required Online Booking In required for all NEW students via www.swingdancingtownsville.com.au Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 6.30pm - 7.45pm $11-$16 per person, beyond beginner class 7.45pm free of charge for all attendees Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Classes (weekly) Varying topics aiming to improve your footwork, repertoire, technique and musicality Suburban Bowling Club, Hermit Park 7.45 - 8.45pm $11-$16 per person, free of charge if also attending absolute beginner class at 6.30pm the same night SUNDAY Twin Cities Rock'n' Roll Club 2- step Rock’n’ Roll classes Wulguru Community Hall, Wulguru 2pm onwards $8 per Person Enquiries 0408 708 877

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02.01.2022 Ticket sales have opened now. There are limited tickets available so get yours sooner rather than later if you like to come along!

02.01.2022 Week 2 Swing Dancing Townsville Absolute Beginner Lindy Hop Course with Ben & Bettina Side by side basic Followers in front (some call it Ladies) x2 Leads in front 2x... Promenade 2x Kick & Silde Kick, slide & shuffle Basic with a turn for both Lindy Circle Thanks for joining us! We have a great time hearing you laugh and watching you dance. Next week we’ll refresh above content and add more fun stuff for you.

01.01.2022 Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop Class 10 Sept 2020: Back to Back Swing Out Lindy Turn simple... Lindy Turn with outside turn Remember- Lindy turns are complex moves and will take time to learn well. Focus on connection and where you feet need to go before thinking about styling and adding spins