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Swing Patrol Tasmania

Phone: +61 409 578 107

Address: 46 Margaret Street 7250 Launcestown, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.swingpatrol.com

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25.01.2022 Tonight is basically the start of Swingmania with interstaters already arriving! Plus were going to be working on the loveliest (in my opinion) of the swing dances - balboa! Heres a video from the Melbourne Performance Ball last weekend - so simple and yet so much fun, and perfect for a packed floor. Lets see if we can have a packed class - see you 6.30pm! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNns0Z5PJ7c

25.01.2022 Hi everybody :-) Tony here, looking forward to being back teaching tonight! Hopefully not too rusty! ;-) Lets finish off our 40s Charleston in beginners and go have a fabulous time at alchemy!!!

24.01.2022 They can dance, but can they take a decent photo?

22.01.2022 Its official Catherine and Max Pogonowski are coming to Swingmania. Like the page to keep up with all the news and announcements, and make sure you keep the last weekend of October free!

22.01.2022 ALCHEMY! But first level 1 at St Ailbes 6.30pm before we head over to Alchemy on George St for food, drinks and dancing. Id love to share with you a short presentation/conversation on The Art Of Social Dancing - a beautiful piece by the incredible Peter Flahiff over dinner - so lets all pack into the back section and Ill talk while we eat. It might give you a few tips and tricks to getting the most out of SwingMania.... And then daaaaaaaaaaaaaaancing!

22.01.2022 Thank the heavens its Wednesday - and that means SWING! Hope to see you all tonight, and maybe again on Friday at Dickies Lane, and maybe again again at Winter Swing Festival in Hobart across the weekend!

21.01.2022 Social dancing tonight 7-9pm at Dance House - 16 Rocher St, Launceston. Look for the fairy lights and listen for the music. Hope to see you soon! :D

21.01.2022 Ross safely made it to Alchemy for swing dancing!

21.01.2022 Electric Boogaloo are playing tonight at the Oak 8pm - hope to see you there!

20.01.2022 Going to have heaps of fun in level one and two today - see if you can make both classes and social tonight - suitable for everyone!

20.01.2022 Great night at Alchemy last night! Head over to the website to register for Swingmania!

18.01.2022 Comment below if youre interested in a social night Wednesday 21st (tomorrow) in Launceston or Legana! Fight the dance withdrawal - with dance!

18.01.2022 Hi everyone, Class is on tonight as usual - thats beginners at 6:30pm followed by alchemy from 7:30 or 8pm - woo hoo!! I hope everyone is staying safe dry & warm and please dont rush or take risks to get to class or social tonight. Class is revision and alchemy will be fun as usual (and on each month).... We are looking for people to perform the gospel routine at the 1920s fundraiser cocktail night on 30 July. If youre interested please contact Rachel Markos via private message or on 0409 578 107.

17.01.2022 Loving watching all the The Australian Jitterbug Championships 2016 videos, like this one (with our own home grown Tyler Holmes). If you have some time check the videos out, take notes of your favourite bits and maybe we might work some of these sweet moves into classes! Dont forget 40s charleston in level 1 - working on getting in and out of hand to hand charleston smoothly and iCharleston in level 2 (please stay if you can). Have a happy Tuesday! - but I cant wait for WED...NESDAY! https://www.youtube.com/watch

16.01.2022 Dont forget to sign up!

16.01.2022 looking for a great fun night out???

15.01.2022 Comment below if you're interested in a social night Wednesday 21st (tomorrow) in Launceston or Legana! Fight the dance withdrawal - with dance!

15.01.2022 As discussed after class last night, Electric Boogaloo are playing in the Quadrant Mall on Friday 6-9pm. Great way to finish off the week I reckon!

14.01.2022 Registrations are open! Get in quick!

13.01.2022 CLASS TONIGHT! Were in the final stages of preparing for Swingmania, and without a doubt somewhere there will be a group charleston - so tonight well start off with that, then work through some tandem charleston and balboa so were all set and ready for the amazing classes by Catherine and Max. Tickets are still available, but not long left now so you need to register asap if you havent yet - everyone will be talking about it for weeks, or months, or years, so dont miss o...ut. And heres a video of some crazy random guy dancing some charleston at Bunnings. Such a weirdo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWv4obZHvDw

12.01.2022 So! Wednesday! Hope everyone has recovered from Swingmania and are ready to dance again tonight! Tonight well be working on several fun 6 and 8 beat things, including a few of my favourite games...want to know more? Well youll just have to be there :P Also Im finally getting a chance to watch the Melbourne Performance Ball videos from mid October, have a look through some to pick up a few nifty moves or just to see what else other schools are working on - heres one below...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NkgfUCHYyU

10.01.2022 Pssst, Tyler, a former SP Tas dancer took out a spot in the finals for both shag and balboa at All The Cats tonight! The competition is fierce, but he danced awesomely. Proud to say we trained him ;)

09.01.2022 Need an energy hit for your Monday afternoon - watch this! Level 2ers specifically note the times the crowd goes wild and keep an eye out for some hacksaws (even more energetic that Rach and mine last week!)

08.01.2022 As promised the list of where most the dancers will be all weekend. Dont forget to call ahead and book if you havent already. Happy Devonport Jazz weekend everyone! (And let me know if youd like a lift up to class tonight or to car pool anytime over the weekend!)

08.01.2022 Hello everyone, Great weather & great dancing to be had this evening! 6:30pm- Beginners class - 6 beat revision 7:30pm (or 8pm warmed up & happening) until 10:30pm Alchemy we have a social dancing night so please feel welcome to come along and enjoy each others company, have a dance or 30 if you wish and a beverage & delicious food if you like ... With love & dancing, Rachel & Whitney

08.01.2022 The first Alchemy of the year is always my favourite - catching up with everyone, hearing their holiday stories and plans for the new year - and this year, we get to share heaps of new exciting news with you too! Dinner/drinks starts at 6.30pm if youre able, we have the whole back restaurant reserved (so bring your friends!), and dance the night away from 8pm. Cant wait to see you all, hope the Christmas season treated you well.... Cassie. See more

05.01.2022 Alchemy Night!!! Beginners we will Start the night off with 20s Charleston At 6:30pm @ St Ailbes Hall... Then lets all head over to Alchemy for a great night of social dancing... Music kicks off around 8pm If you like... head over earlier and try out their great meals. See you all soon :-)

04.01.2022 Happy New Years Eve everybody! 2017 is going to be a new beginning for swing in Northern Tas. We have some exciting announcements to make shortly but first we need you to make a swing new years resolution - and better yet, tell your friends that 2017 can be the year that changes their life... If they start swing dancing! Hope everyone is having a wonderful festive season, cant wait to see you in the New Year!

04.01.2022 Hello everyone, Andrew & I are looking forward to seeing you in class tonight. Beginners is 6 beat with triple steps - no partner or experience required - guaranteed to be fun! ... Intermediates - those who can lead/ follow the 8 beat basic - we have a special "surprise" move for you tonight - not for scaredy cats - but your feet stay in the ground I promise! See you soon, Rach

04.01.2022 TONIGHT! Electric Boogaloo in the Quadrant Mall 5-9pm, Saturday morning at the Harvest Market (if you dont mind a bit of salsa), Saturday evening at the Barrington Hall (if you feel like a drive), Sunday afternoon Bay of Fires (if you feel like a bit longer of a drive). Seen any other gigs - post them here! So begins the season of outdoor dancing!

03.01.2022 Whos keen for class tonight? I AM! Lets see if we can start at 6.30pm - which means turn up a bit earlier - and have a warm up dance if you like :)

03.01.2022 Tyler rocked the shag final, still waiting for results - and for the bal finals!

02.01.2022 You should come tonight and learn some 8 beat - the lifeblood of Lindy Hop and let the world disappear. 6.30pm: 8 Beat class 1 (bring your friends!) 7.30pm: Social - dance with your friends! 8pm: Polish off Gospel Routine, solo moves and maybe a sneak peek at Shim Sham.... Dont forget to turn up before 6.30pm to make sure Tonys mo is gone!

02.01.2022 Hi everybody, Tony here. A few people already know, but just letting everybody know...... This Wednesday night will be the last class for swing patrol Tasmania in Launceston! Also happens to be our Christmas alchemy night! We would love to see you all there to celebrate / Thank you all for an amazing 10 years Rach and I have had!!! Also to celebrate Christmas time!!! Unfortunately we do not have as much time to dedicate to teaching now as I travel a lot for work and we have the most amazing, gorgeous little girl (Ariella) at home that takes up a lot of our time! She is such a little groover!!! As soon as the music is on, the feet start grooving and bouncing! Look out in A few years! ;-) Rachel and I have been on an amazing journey over the last 10 years and met so many wonderful people along the way! There are so many people that we need to thank for the support over the last 10 years but there is just too many... but there are a few that I need to mention!!! Scott and Claudia, From swing patrol for letting us in to your wonderful family of Swing patrol! What an amazing ride! I have been dancing for a long time but when I came across the Lindy hop... I found the style that really got me! Graham, If it was not for Graham asking us 10 years ago!!! We would not be here today! Thanks mate for pushing us to jump into it with out any swing dancing experience! We were flying blind, not knowing if we could do it! but look where we are now! 10 years later :-) Tom and Katelyn! Thank you so much for the passion, energy and support that you guys brought into our scene! Tom you saved me so many times when I really needed a break! Cassie, Your support over the last 12 months have been amazing... teaching/ DJing, running the show when we both Rach and I could not be there! if it wasnt for your love and energy that you bring, We wouldnt of been able to have kept it going! Everybody that comes to class every week! Thank you so much... Seeing you guys every week with a smile on your face as you come in the door and watching you smile and laugh with each other through class has kept me going over the last 12 months! Hope to see you all there at class or Alchemy after class at 8pm for a dance Love lots Tony and Rachel

02.01.2022 This video is still my favourite on all the internets! Thanks for all the leads and follows and switches I danced with tonight, I had some absolutely incredible dances, and it was so great to have more people to dance with than songs! And how cool was that band!?!

02.01.2022 The fabulous gospel routine performed by swing patrol London :-) Go Scottie! https://youtu.be/w8j2M4ZyurY