http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Are You Hep To The Jive? en http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3153#p3153 3153@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Dclx 2012! Message: The battle is back on!  Saturday night at DCLX 2012 in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park!  The Tom Cunningham Orchestra, DC’s swinging hometown gem since 1980, will battle last year’s reigning champion, Crytzer’s Blue Rhythm Band.  We’ll have 34 musicians on stage, 20 from Tom’s group and 14 on Glenn’s hotter-than-2011 side.  Will Tom Cunningham rise to the challenge?  We can’t wait to find out!  Insure your place at this historic event and register today at www.dclx.net! Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:52:13 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3152#p3152 3152@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSING!After a marvelous showing (over 700 people attending the full week!), it's time to wrap up our online registration for this year. The final day to register for a Full Camp pass will be Monday, December 5th. Those still wishing to get a Dance Pass, a New Year's Only Pass, or to register for competitions can still do so until Friday the 9th, but can only pay via paypal (no checks).EVENT INFO: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpREGISTER NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/registerNEW THIS YEAR: FIELD DAY!You asked for it and you got it -- A day of blessed downtime! Or, well, sort of. In the middle of camp (the 30th), we're very excited to be having our first ever Field Day: a day of no main classes, but lots of amazing things to do, many of which are AWESOME, but none of which are mandatory. We'll have amazing lectures and video presentations with Lennart Westerlund and Peter Loggins, vintage fashion workshops/craftshops (hair, makeup, and accessories for women AND men), hosted practice sessions, music and tap jams, and an all-day Youtube and games room! Side Tracks and elective classes will also meet. So if you need to take a breather, you can by all means do so - but you can also participate in this awesome selection of both unique learning opportunities and silly fun times.CAMP SCHEDULE LIVEOur mostly-finished detailed Camp Schedule is now online, including classes, competitions, field day activities, and more! We will continue to update this schedule with the latest information over the next two weeks.HEALTH AND WELLNESS STAFF ADDEDAs regular attendees know well, we do our best to provide for your physical upkeep while you're here, and to that effect we're happy to announce our wellness staff for this year: Morning Yoga classes will be led by Kathleen Hahn, Evening Yoga classes will be led by Jennifer Cutler, a special field day foot-focused partner stretching class will be taught by Elyse Sparkes, and our massage therapists, available by signup and working throughout camp are Jason Sager and Emily Watson.MORE REASONS TO GET A DANCE PASSSo, in addition to evening activities (dances, competitions, performances) dance pass holders can also take advantage of a whole range of other non-dance-class happenings such as lectures, yoga classes, all field day activities, and of course you can also take private lessons from any of our amazing instructors and special guests - come join us!ADDED SPONSORS - ALL BAL!We're also very excited to have added some event sponsors, including All Balboa Weekend for the Open Balboa Jack and Jill, and Jason Sager and Elyse Sparks (massage therapists) for our Invitational divisions! Some hard-working winners are going to be very happy…SPONSORS PAGE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/sponsors.phpALL BALBOA WEEKEND: http://www.allbalboa.comVisit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:19:50 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3151#p3151 3151@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Dclx 2012! Message: DCLX 2012 is excited to announce that we will be opening registration early this year on Friday, December 9th!  Early bird discount registrations will be available to the first 50 people to register.  Get ready and stay tuned for big news on our crazy plans for the coming year.  www.dclx.org Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:16:11 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3150#p3150 3150@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Jitterbug & The Jump Session Show 2012 Message: Hello everyone,We are so excited about our 13th year of CJ and all of the wonderful things we have planned for next year.  Check out the incredible line-up of instructors, performers and bands we are featuring.www.campjitterbug.comCamp Jitterbug Full Weekend Pass**Includes all 3 days of workshops, lectures and dances (the Jump Session Show is NOT included in the weekend pass)REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1ST 2011 at NOON 12PM PACIFIC TIMEThe price of the camp will be determined by how many people have signed up...not by a fixed date. For example, the first 50 people that register will pay $169, the second 50 people who register will pay $179 and so on. So, register early and you will be rewarded!The Jump Session Show prices$25 Campers Rate (Show & After Party included)$30 General Public Show only$40 General Public Show & After Party dance Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:29:34 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3149#p3149 3149@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: BOUTIQUE, CONSIGNMENT SHOP AND VENDORS!Dying for something new to wear for New Year's Eve? No Problem! This year we will have our very own Vintage & Consignment Boutique! Not only will we be scouring the local shops for amazing vintage dresses & clothes but we will also give YOU the opportunity to consign some of those items that you may be looking to change up. Add that to our growing list of outstanding vintage apparel and accessory vendors, and you're sure to be at your finest this New Year's Eve!Vendors include: Forties Forward, Creations by Crawford, Aris Allen Dance Shoes, Vintage Jazz Art, and the Miss Heartland Calendar!BOUTIQUE AND CONSIGNMENT INFO: http://www.lindyfocus.com/extras.phpSEE ALL VENDORS: http://www.lindyfocus.com/extras.php#vendorsBALBOA AT LINDY FOCUSWe are very happy to remind you that opportunities to study, observe, practice, and rock out on all things Balboa abound at Lindy Focus and include, but will not be limited to:- Two Leveled Balboa Main Tracks- A Balboa Side Track- Several Balboa Electives- Open and Invitational Balboa Jack & Jill Competitions- Two daytime Balboa meetups / practices- A special place for Bal dancers to meet up and ID each other at main dances- Balboa-specific alternate late night dance rooms!And if you aren't already signed up for a Bal main track, consider this: Class sizes are small and intimate, meaning you'll get considerably more instructor-attention than you could ever expect at a large camp!… come get your Bal seriously on at this year's Lindy Focus!LOVE OUR SPONSORS!Love Lindy Focus? Support our sponsors! The following amazing events are sponsors of Lindy Focus this year. Check them out!Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com! Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:13:31 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3148#p3148 3148@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: TRACK CLOSINGS AND SELLINGS-OUT!So! As you may have noticed if you visit our Facebook wall, there is a hot market for passes as ladies who didn't sign up in time for Lindy Hop classes snatch up the tickets of those who can't make it. Don't get caught out in the cold, things are filling up fast!- Swingout Analysis side track is now closed for leads.- Beginner Blues side track is now closed for leads and follows.- Only a handful of slots left in…well…everything!- There is still room for leads in the main Lindy Hop tracks!- Follows whose desired track is full: consider getting a dance pass instead, using your saved $$ for private lessons!HOTEL ROOMS - GET ONE.Our lovely venue and hotel the Crowne Plaza Resort will almost definitely sell out this year, and likely very soon -- just around 25 rooms left in the entire hotel!TRAVEL INFO: http://www.lindyfocus.com/travel.phpBOOK NOW: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LindyFocus2011COMPETITIONS SELLING OUT!Just like everything else, these babies aren't gonna last much longer!- Less than 10 spots left for the Open Lindy Hop Jack and Jill for follows.- You must posess a full pass or dance pass in order to compete.- We expect ALL competitions to sell out prior to the event. Do NOT expect to sign up at the event for any competition, you will not have a slot.COMPETITION INFO: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.php?section=compsSIGNUP FOR COMPS NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/competi … gistrationFINAL PAYMENT PLAN ENDING SOONThe 2 month payment plan will only be available through next Monday, November 15th. After that, all payments must be made in full.STAFF PAGE IS NOW LIVE - CHECK US OUT!Lindy Focus staffers are hardcore. They deserve mad and many props, and you can check them out here:NEW STAFF PAGE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.php?section=staffALL PEOPLE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpCOMING SOONInformation and pricing for New-Year's-Only tickets and individual evening dances will be coming along shortly. Thanks for your patience!ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSINGAnd just so you know, we are planning on closing all Lindy Focus pre-registration on December 5th.Visit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:51:50 -0800 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3147#p3147 3147@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: ADDED MAIN INSTRUCTORS ADAM, ABIGAIL, AND NELLEBalboa lovers will surely delight in these awesome additions to our already stellar lineup of Balboa instructors: Adam Speen, Abigail Browning, and Nelle Cherry! Among their many accomplishments are Adam and Nelle taking first place at ILHC this year in the Strictly Balboa division, and Adam and Abigail taking second place in last year's Lindy Focus Invitational Balboa division. Welcome, guys!SPECIAL GUESTS: PETER LOGGINS AND MOREWe're very excited to add the outstanding Peter Loggins to our lecture and judging lineup! We'd also like to warmly welcome Rich Werden who'll be running several levels of music electives and helping to organize music jams. Also helping make Lindy Focus awesome this year are Chance Bushman, Giselle Anguizola, Patrick Szmidt and Natasha Ouimet! Stay tuned for more guest announcements soon...FLOOR CREW PERSON STILL NEEDEDWe are still looking for one more person to work on the floor crew for this year's event. The job will take about 18 total hours, it'll be done over 3 days (12/26, 12/27, and 1/1), and requires that you arrive at the event by 2pm on December 26th. You will need to be in good physical shape as you will be doing about 6 hours of manual labor each of the three days. If you are interested and available, please contact us for more details and information regarding compensation for the work. (Note: We are not in need of workers in any other department at this time).TRACKS SELLING OUTFollowing is a list of the many main and side tracks that have now sold out. There are still a lot of great tracks open to choose from!! For instance Advanced Jazz, Lindy Hop Comp & Show, and Balboa! There's also generally more space left for leads - which might mean that, ladies, it's time to work on your leading! See our website for the full list of track options. Side Tracks:Advanced Charleston closed for LeadsIntermediate Blues closed for FollowsAdvanced Aerials closed for Leads and FollowsBeginner Tap closed for Leads and FollowsMain Tracks (the following all closed for follows):Intermediate Lindy HopIntermediate/Advanced Lindy HopAdvanced Lindy HopMasters Lindy HopAnd just so you know:8 follow spots left in Beg/Int Lindy Hop2 follow spots left in Adv BalboaLots of great class options remaining! Don't miss out on your chance to take part in our epic tenth year celebration!REGISTER NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/registerLEARN MORE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpVisit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:55:13 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3146#p3146 3146@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Dclx 2012! Message: We have some great news... DCLX is back! Mark your calendars for April 20-22, 2012! Check us out on Facebook and invite your friends! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192431970834649 Stay tuned for more information! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:18:52 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3145#p3145 3145@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: dance shoes for sale Message: Calling all size 10 ladies! Y'all know how much these Aris Allens cost through dancestore.com, so this is a great deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi … 500wt_1331 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:53:55 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3144#p3144 3144@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: Do you want to come to Jammin' but your boss is making you work this weekend? Can't get a baby sitter for the entire time?  Need to be back home to watch the football game in the afternoon?  Well now you can sign up for intermediate and/or advanced classes on an individual basis! Problem solved!Don't forget to come out early on Saturday and get in tune with your body and get your body tuned up with Jason Sager's body mechanics/stretching class.  He'll focus on the needs of dancers and help you make it through the weekend and the rest of your dancing career! Also do yourself a favor and take advantage of Jason's Rolfing sessions which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Just sign up when you get in.  There will be a small fee for this fantastic service and we think you'll agree that it is well worth it!Remember, admission to the dances (including late night) are part of your weekend package.  If you're coming just to dance, don't worry about getting tix in advance.  We won't sell out so you can rest assured that you'll be able to get in when you arrive. That goes for the main dances and late night as well.And don't forget the Jick 'n Jall competition! Lead and follow. That's all you need to know!www.jamminonthejames.com Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:30:33 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3143#p3143 3143@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: THE TRI-SWING TOURNAMENTThis year's featured competition will be an event like no other. The Tri-Swing Tournament was established in the days of old as a friendly competition between the three most established schools of dance wizardry: Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Slow Drag/Blues. Champions were selected to represent each style, and all competed in syncopated showdowns. The powers-that-be took turns in hosting the tournament, happening only once every five years. It was generally agreed to be a most excellent method of establishing ties between aspiring dance stars of different styles...until, that is, the death toll mounted so high that the tournament was discontinued.However rumors grew of a discovery in the East - after years of being lost, the Tri-Swing Cup was discovered once again! Our own Departments of Interdisciplinary Swing Dance Cooperation and Jazz Inspired Games and Sports, having made the discovery, have jointly deemed that the time is ripe to resurrect the aged-old Tri-Swing Tournament. All may enter the tournament and all entering shall be champions in their own right. The departments have worked tirelessly over the summer to ensure that all champions remain unharmed, however enter at your own risk!The format shall be as follows. All competitors must enter with a single partner, and will dance to music selected by the musical adepts among the Lindy Focus staff. The preliminaries shall consist of all-skate heats, during which competitors will be asked to dance Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Slow Drag/Blues in successive rounds which shall be independently judged. The finals shall consist of a grand competitive jam which requires them to demonstrate their showmanship as well as versatility in all styles.Eternal glory! That is what awaits the winners of the Tri-Swing Tournament. We await your arrival this New Years!learn more: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpregister now : http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/competi … gistrationCOMPETITION REGISTRATION OPENIn addition to the Tri-Swing Tournament, we'll host a Solo Jazz and Charleston Competition, the return of the Novice Any-Swing-Goes Jack and Jill, and Open Jack and Jill for both Lindy Hop and Balboa, and for your entertainment and inspiration, an Invitational Jack and Jill for both Lindy Hop and Balboa. We expect all divisions to sell out. Register soon.WELCOME JOSH COLLAZOWe're very excited to announce that vintage jazz drumming phenom Josh Collazo will be joining Jonathan Stout (Campus Five and Orchestra) to round out what is already an unforgettable lineup of the very best in live swing music.AIRFARE TRACKERWe're tracking one-way fares flying into Asheville from all over the US and Canada using kayak.com. Visit our special fares page, and click on a price to see the details. Check 'em out!see the fares: http://www.lindyfocus.com/travel.prices.phpour travel page: http://www.lindyfocus.com/travel.phpVisit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com! Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:06:00 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3142#p3142 3142@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: Notice to all who haven't yet registered for Jammin' on the James: You're going to pay more starting on Friday. Now don't get me wrong...we'll take that extra money and buy something nice for ourselves.  But really, our sole goal in life is to see everyone get the most for their money. Really. And in order to do that, you need to register before midnight on the 15th (that would be on Thursday night/Friday morning).So what are you waiting for?www.jamminonthejames.com Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:50:51 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3141#p3141 3141@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: Early bird registration ends in less than a week!Pricing on all packages goes up at midnight next Thursday night, September 15th!  So get off your duff and register for this year's big event! Carla Heiney & Nick Williams as well as Casey Schneider & Mike Faltesek.  Need I say more? No, I don't, but I will: beginner, intermediate, and advanced workshops, 2 DJ'd late nights with music provided by the fantastic Laura Windley and Bill Speidel, a stretching/body mechanics class with Jason Sager as well as on-site Rofling sessions, Jick 'n Jall competition with great prizes, affordable onsite lunch on Saturday, 3 live bands, free food/refreshments! Register....NOW!www.jamminonthejames.com Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:02:33 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3140#p3140 3140@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: That's right...only two weeks left to take advantage of our early bird prices.  Prices will be in effect for all of September 15th. That night at midnight, all prices will jump to the At-The-Door prices.  So make plans to register soon!Do The Right Thing: Please be honest with yourself and be considerate to others when deciding which track (beginner, intermediate, int/advanced) to choose. Being in the correct track will improve everyone's learning experience.  There are some guidelines to help you on the Workshops page.  So please check your Lindy egos at the door and set yourself (and everyone else) up for the best learning experience you can have!Jick 'n Jall: Remember to work on your leading and following skills and sign up for our unique competition when you arrive on Friday night.  It's fun and it's free!See you in Richmond in October!www.jamminonthejames.com Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:09:51 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3139#p3139 3139@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Balboa Seattle 2011 Message: Only 17 spots left for the weekend pass! Sign up today! They will go fast! InstructorsNick WilliamsDavid RehmKate HedinLaura Keat But wait, there's more! JUST ADDED - Presentation by DJ Jo Ann Coker, DJ Travis Whetman and DJ Allen Kerr- So you want to learn to DJ? Helpful tips for getting started and improving your DJ skills.JUST ADDED - Dean Raftery and Dwight Lupardis! They are included in the Saturday afternoon presentation. Do not miss this! Presentation by Nick Williams, Dean Raftery and Dwight Lupardis - 'Original Pure Balboa Dancers and Styles'Dwight is a Balboa Historian and has been in the Balboa scene for decades will be sharing some of his knowledge with us. Dean is one of the few pure Balboa dancers left from the 1930s. His style is smooth, subtle and effortless to watch. He doesn't travel quite as often anymore (he's 90), so I am very excited he is able to join us for Camp Balboa Seattle!BandsThe Careless Lovershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd3Yu-ImZk0Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Triohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMjhDGQoVa0Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators on Sunday Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:21:58 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3138#p3138 3138@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: This year we've added one intermediate and one advanced workshop to the line-up.  Plus we're also holding a stretching/body mechanics class taught by our Wellness Coordinator, Jason Sager, on Saturday morning.  So come out early and prep your body for a jam-packed weekend of dancing!And don't forget to work on your lead/follow skills and enter our Jick 'n Jall contest where you'll be judged on your abilities to lead AND follow. Prizes will include passes to some fun dance events so don't miss out! Sign up upon arrival on Friday.  Prelims will be at 10:30pm Friday night.A la carte workshop registration will be available soon!See you in Richmond in October!www.jamminonthejames.com Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:26:39 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3137#p3137 3137@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: DANCE-ONLY PASSES FOR SALE MONDAY 8/15As with our full camp passes, the earliest dance pass registrants save a chunk of change, so if you're only planning on registering for dances, mark this date on your calendar! Your dance pass gives you entry into all main and late night dances, featuring Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five plus Orchestra, the Boilermaker Jazz Band, the Palmetto Bug Stompers, international DJ's, competition viewing, and nightly instructor performances! If you're planning to buy or have already bought a full camp pass, all dances are of course included.DJS - MORE TOP SHELF MUSIC!Even with such an all-star music lineup, we know how important it is that passionate and high quality DJ's are there to bring their amazing music collections to every main dance, late night, and side room. We proudly welcome Head DJ Rob Moreland, along with Jerry Almonte, Michael Gamble, Allen Kerr, Daniel Newsome, and Jo Ann Coker, with more to come!SEE ALL TALENT SO FAR: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpSEATTLE FLIGHTS CRAZY LOWHey, coming to Focus from Seattle? Believe it or not, fares from there to Asheville are at a somewhat historic low. Get 'em while they're hot, people!SIGN UP NOW!We've just got six days left for the 5 month payment plan! A ton of you have already taken advantage of this great way to make paying for the event easier, so we don't want you to miss this chance! ALSO we only have 10 full camp slots left at the current price.REGISTER NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/registerLEARN MORE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpVisit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:43:32 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3136#p3136 3136@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Balboa Seattle 2011 Message: This week is my birthday week and I would love nothing more than to share my passion for Balboa with everyone. Help me get my Balboa baby kicking by registering for Camp Balboa Seattle this week! I am so proud of Awesome our line up of instructors, bands and DJs this year! This is the ONLY Balboa event in the Pacific Northwest and I would love for you to be a part of it. Sign up this week, as the price goes up after August 1st.EmceePeter FlahiffInstructorsNick WilliamsDavid RehmLaura KeatKate HedinBandsThe Careless LoversCasey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio w/Special GuestsGlenn Crytzer and his Syncopators on Sunday! DJsTravis WhetmanJo Ann CokerAllen KerrCamp Balboa Seattle...Be There!Camp Balboa SeattleSeptember 2nd - 5th, 2011Labor Day Weekendwww.campbalboaseattle.com Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:44:45 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3135#p3135 3135@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: THE BOILERMAKER JAZZ BANDWe are so happy to welcome back these guys for their third Lindy Focus appearance, and they have some special plans to make these performances truly unique for Lindy Focus - secret plans to be revealed later! For one of their two sets, The Boilermaker Jazz Band will be playing alternating sets with Jonathan Stout on the 31st, making for one unforgettable New Year's Eve filled with amazing swing sounds! (no, we're not having a battle - just some of the best swing music in the world kicking out tunes under one very happy roof!)SEE ALL TALENT SO FAR: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpBOILERMAKERS WEBSITE: http://www.boilermakerjazzband.com/THE PALMETTO BUG STOMPERSFeaturing the world-renowned bandleader Washboard Chaz, the bugs are a beloved gem of the New Orleans dance scene, not to mention favorites of any swing DJ's who collect contemporary swing music! Lindy Focus is excited to bring them in for two nights of dancing, featuring both a main dance set and a late night set!SEE ALL TALENT SO FAR: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpBUGS WEBSITE: http://thepalmettobugstompers.com/SIGN UP NOW AND SAVEWe've just got three days left for the 6 month payment plan! A ton of you have already taken advantage of this great way to make paying for the event easier, so we don't want you to miss this chance!REGISTER NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/registerLEARN MORE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpVisit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com! Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:27:05 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3134#p3134 3134@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: EARLY REGISTRATION WAS AMAZINGOur first 200 passes sold in under 10 minutes, and since then we've well surpassed 300 registrations, and we're still 6 months out. Thank you to the swing community for your awesome dedication!\JONATHAN STOUT CAMPUS FIVE AND ORCHESTRAWe are very excited to tell the world that not only will we have the incomparable Campus Five featuring Hilary Alexander on Thursday night, but you can also prepare to be blown away by the Jonathan Stout Orchestra on New Year's Eve -- along with more amazing surprises to be announced soon. We know you love the very best live music, so we've spared no expense this year to bring you the cream of the crop in swing music talent. Stay tuned for the rest of our music lineup soon!SEE ALL TALENT SO FAR: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpTIME TO SIGN UP: NOW- We've got just 15 spots left at this price point- The Swingout Analysis Side Track is now full for follows.- Int. Lindy Hop was closed for follows, but we added a room, so it's now open again!- Lindy Hop tracks are filling up fast and WILL be capped- 6 month payment plan is still available until July 15thREGISTER NOW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/registerLEARN MORE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpVisit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:04:46 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3133#p3133 3133@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: We'll be opening registration for the 9th edition of Jammin' on the James at 9pm on Wednesday, June 29th.  Why do we have an exact time specified?  Because the first 10 dancers who register and pay for a weekend intermediate or intermediate/advanced package will be able to do so at 2009 Early Bird prices!  That's nearly a 50% discount over the a la carte prices for 8 workshops, 3 dances with live bands, 2 nights of late night with our awesome DJs, and our One For the Road Sunday snackfest.  So we're telling you what time registration is opening because you'll want to get in and register right away to take advantage of this great offer!  After the first 10 folks register/pay, regular early bird pricing will be in effect until September 30th.So set your alarm clocks for 9pm on June 29th and register online at www.jamminonthejames.com!Questions: info@jamminonthejames.comSee you in Richmond in October! Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:29:43 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3132#p3132 3132@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Balboa Seattle 2011 Message: Register Now, before July 1st to get the price break of $149. What are you waiting for? Here's what some of the dancers said about Camp Balboa Seattle 2010."OMG! Camp Balboa Seattle was A-MAZE-ING! Like for real! I had two nights of some of the best dances I've had in ages - GREAT Music, awesome instructors.... Can't wait for next year!""Great Job on Camp Balboa Seattle 2010, Jo! Since i've only been dancing since Feb, i didn't realize that this was the 1st year....OUTSTANDING!""What I liked best about the camp was how we progressed by learning simple variations of moves we already knew, rather than random fancy moves that are so hard to remember. Can't wait to get out for more dancing!""The event was amazing. I will be back next year.""Camp Balboa Seattle , latest Pacific Northwest Balboa event, was absolutely amazing. Amazing social dances and awesome workshops with great instructors including Nick Williams, David Rehm, and Kate Hedin. Special thanks to Jo Ann Coker for making this event happen. Looking forward to next year's event."Camp (Fun, Social Gathering) + Balboa (Swing Dancing) + Seattle (Hip, Urban, Diverse) = A Good Time! See you there! Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:56:44 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3131#p3131 3131@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2011! Message: Our first post of 2011!  Jammin' will be held this year (as it has been for the past 8 years) on the third weekend of October: October 14-16, 2011.  We'll have all of the fun and excitement of previous years and some new things as well.  One thing we'll be adding is an extra workshop for the intermediate and advanced dancers on Sunday.  And yes, we will have the return of our unprecedented Jick and Jall competition!Registration will be opening soon! This year we will have a slight increase in the pricing due to the extra workshop, but you'll still save anywhere from 28% to 44% off the a la carte prices when you register for one of our packages.  And, new this year, the first 10 dancers who register for the intermediate/advanced weekend package will do so at last year's early bird price...a savings of 50% over the a la carte pricing! Barring any technical difficulties, registration will open on June 29th.Stay tuned and block out October 14-16 to be in beautiful Richmond, Virginia!Web: www.jamminonthejames.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?ei … 0077921562 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:47:06 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3130#p3130 3130@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Beantown Camp: June 23-30, 2011 Message: Only one week to go!!! Beantown Camp opening day is almost here. We are still accepting registrations if you would like to join campers from 33 states and 8 countries.Beantown Camp News: Only 1 Week To GoBeantown CampNot sure what it’s about? Check out the schedule for amazing classes, dances and tons of fun:http://www.beantowncamp.com/scheduleTrack balances are looking pretty good overall, although the Orange track (beginner/intermediate) could use a few leaders and the Blue track (intermediate/advanced) could use some as well.Who wouldn’t want to spend a week with dancers from near and far, many of the world’s best instructors, 4 nights with 3 awesome bands (a double dose of the Campus Five!), great DJs, a beautiful location on the shore and many fun activities included. If this sounds like the vacation that you want to do, register today!Beantown runs from June 23-30, back at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly, MA. There are multiple packages and time periods to choose from for attending. You can find all of the details and latest information on the Beantown Camp web site:http://www.BeantownCamp.com/Come share the Lindy love…you will be glad you did!Beantown Open Dance PartiesIf you can’t come to Beantown Camp, you can still join in for two dance parties at Endicott College. These dances are open to the public and both are going to be awesome, without a doubt! Discount door admission coupons are available on the camp website. (No pre-registration.)Campus FiveBeantown Saturday Dance Party, June 25, 2011    Beantown Camp Shop    Evening Dance with Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, featuring Hilary Alexander (Their Boston AND New England debut!)    Beantown Café & Game Room    Competitions        Strictly Lindy        Jack & Jill Finals    Not-to-be-missed Performances!    Cake-Break    Late Night dancing with Beantown DJs in Callahan    Late Night Alternate Room in the Chapel hosted by Boston Swing CentralToni Lynn WashingtonBeantown Wednesday Dance Party, June 29, 2011    Beantown Camp Shop    Evening Dance with Boston Swing Express, featuring special guest Toni Lynn Washington (Another debut with this awesome combination!)    Beantown Café & Game Room    Class Performances!    Late Night Ice Cream Party    Late Night dancing with Beantown DJsDance information & discount coupons:http://www.beantowncamp.com/dancesLooking forward to seeing everyone at Beantown!Happy dancing,Aurelie & Tony Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:01:13 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3129#p3129 3129@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY (JUNE 13TH) @ 9PM EDTThis year we're using a tiered registration system in which those who sign up the soonest pay the least. As always, the first few batches of registrants save good money. Last year we sold over 50 slots in under 1 minute, and the next price tier within 2 minutes, and we expect this year to be just as competitive! The opening awesome price of $199 gets you five nights of dancing with amazing bands and DJ's, 4 days of classes from many of the top instructors in the world, and of course your unforgettable New Year's party! Only full camp passes are being sold at this stage! Dance passes and New Years Only passes will be sold later this summer.IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DETAILSFirst and foremost, you should sign up for an account *before* registration opens. Might as well do it now! This will save time and stress during the registration process. If you already have an account with us, we STRONGLY recommend you retrieve that account info using our automated system so you aren't frustratedly trying to do that AS you register. Also, just in case you were wondering what types of questions we ask during registration, we're providing a picture of our registration screen so you know what to expect.SEE A PREVIEW: http://www.lindyfocus.com/regform.phpTRACK SYSTEM ANNOUNCEDThis year we've got a wide range of tracked classes to allow you to explore your different dance goals. Classes are divided into Main Tracks, Side Tracks, and electives. Your main track usually meets twice per day; think of this as your major. Your side track usually meets once per day; think of this as your minor. There will also be a wide range of electives to choose from for which you don't need to register.Your main Lindy Hop tracks include Beginner, Beginner-Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, and Masters. Furthermore, we will be offering a Lindy Hop Comp & Show track that is a mixed-level track, but we recommend at least an Intermediate/Advanced level of experience, and an Advanced Jazz track. Also, we are very excited to once again be offering two full Balboa tracks: Intermediate & Advanced.Your Side Tracks are Movement Training, Beginner Blues, Intermediate Blues, Beginner Intermediate Balboa, Beginner Tap, Burlesque, Intro to Aerials, Advanced Aerials, Swingout Analysis, Intermediate Charleston, Advanced Charleston, and Vintage Transcriptions! IMPORTANT: Make sure to read up on these tracks for any level or partner requirements!READ ABOUT OUR TRACKS: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thecamp.phpINSTRUCTOR LINEUP ANNOUNCED!Welcome to the Lindy Focus teaching staff: Nina Gilkenson, Andy Reid, Nick Williams, Laura Keat, Kevin St. Laurent, Jo Hoffberg, Dax Hock, Sarah Breck, Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis, William Mauvais, Maeva Truntzer, Mike Faltesek, Casey Schneider, Michael Jagger, Evita Arce, Nathan Bugh, Jeremy Otth, Carla Heiney, Todd Yannacone, Mikey Pedroza, Nikki Marvin, Mickey Fortanasce, Kelly Arsenault, Kate Hedin, Bobby White, Laura Glaess, Mike Roberts!SEE ALL INSTRUCTORS: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpCONNECT WITH OTHERS, MAKE YOUR PLANSPeople have already started using the facebook group and our forums to make their Lindy Focus plans, from carpooling and other travel plans, to Comp and Show partnerships, to room sharing, and more. Start planning now, save yourself stress later!JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_5600678199VISIT OUR FORUM: http://www.lindyfocus.com/forum/GET YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOWWe encourage all of our attendees to take advantage of our group rate at this beautiful and of course conveniently located hotel, where all events take place. The discounted hotel room rate is $97/night + tax for rooms with two double beds. To go ahead and book a room, use the RESERVE NOW link below or call 888-233-9527.RESERVE NOW: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LindyFocus2011LEARN MORE: http://www.lindyfocus.com/travel.phpMORE UPDATES COMING SOONSo- which bands are playing? What's the deal with competitions? Stay tuned, as we'll be announcing new details throughout the summer!Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com! Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:45:09 -0700