Who is Frankie Manning? Who is Shorty George? And why did they name a move after him? What is Shag? Is it a form of swing? Swing music is a style of jazz music that was based on Rag Time and developed during the 1920s and 30’s in the USA starting in New Orleans, heading…
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Dance Gallery
Want to know what it looks like? Here are a few candid photos from recent dances.
Dancing Lindy Hop (Swing)
Welcome… let me tell you about the joy of dancing… Looking for fun? A good workout? To meet new people? That’s what dancing Lindy Hop (a form of Swing) is all about. And even better, it’s not possible to make mistakes – although we do make a lot of variations and have a laugh about…
Lindy Hop – Pennant Hills
When? – I am running a series of 3 lessons from the 12th November on Tuesdays followed by social dancing. Where? – The dance is held in the Pennant Hills Leisure and Learning Centre which is at 8 Warne Street Pennant Hills NSW 2120. It is very close to Pennant Hills station and there is…
Sydney Dance Organisers
While I obviously want to see you at events I organise, I would also like to enjoy all the other opportunities to learn to dance and enjoy dancing with other dancers. This is a list of all the other organisers I’m aware of who provide dance events in and around Sydney for the dance style…
Dance – Policies
My aim in running dance social events is to introduce people to dancing and to have more places to dance in Sydney. I believe that the more people who dance, the better. There are so many benefits to dancing including improving balance, cardiovascular fitness, fun & laughter, learning, reducing toxic chemical burden on the body…
Lindy Hop Dance Answers
Do I need a partner?What does a typical lesson look like?Why should I stay for the social dance?I’ve got two left feet, is it really possible to dance?What if I make a mistake?What should I wear? Bring?Do I have to ask someone to dance?What is “Lindy Etiquette”?What if I don’t feel safe?What is a jam?…
Suggest music
Ever suggested a track to a DJ only to never hear it? Well, this is your chance to change that! I’d LOVE you to suggest music. I’m limited by what I know and always want to be introduced to new bands, tracks, etc. All you have to do is suggest some music you’d like to…
Lindy Hop – North Sydney
When? Just one more chance to dance this year. A Tea Dance on 27th December from 2pm to 8pm. We’ll have the usual swing music selection, tables out to share food/drinks (no alcohol) and the projector running with video from the 1920s-1990s. No lesson although there will be people on hand to share their latest…