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=3065#p3065 3065@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Southern Belle Swing Bash Message: LAST WEEK FOR ONLINE REGISTRATIONYup, we're THAT close to the event! We'll be shutting down the online registration form on August 5th, so make sure to get yours in before then! Visit our registration page: http://www.southernbelleswing.com/about/registerWAY TO GO, GENTLEMAN ASSISTANTS!Leader signups have been awesome this year -- better than ever! So we're expecting great class ratios to help you all learn as much as possible during the amazing workshops our instructors will be offering. Thanks, fellas! OF COURSE, we'd love to have even more, so come on and join the fun, guys!PRIVATE LESSONS WITH AMAZING INSTRUCTORSAll of the instructors are available for private lessons throughout the weekend, and we strongly encourage you to seek out your favorite instructor for some special one-on-one time. Also, you'll no doubt be excited to know:Kevin St. Laurent will be joining us for the weekend. Guys, take a private from him! Girls, take a private from him! We're psyched to have him here - let's squeeze him for all he's worth.Also, Carla Heiney has made herself available for private lessons all day Friday the 13th as well as Monday the 16th.To book privates with any instructor, you can contact that instructor directly or email us to help you get in touch.See you all soon!Visit us and learn more at www.southernbelleswing.com! Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:18:41 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3064#p3064 3064@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Jammin' on the James 2010! Message: Yes, Virginia (and all other states), Jammin' on the James will be back for its 8th big year this October!  We are extremely excited this year to have as our instructors Casey Schneider & Mike Faltesek and Carla Heiney & Nick Williams.  They will be here to impart their extensive knowledge of all things Lindy and to inspire us with their fantastic dancing to help us realize our true Lindy potential (i.e., FUN)!  They will be teaching workshops at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.  In addition we'll have three dances with live bands and two late night dances with our special guest DJs, Bill Speidel and Laura Windley.Come join us for the fun during 15-17 October 2010!  You can find more information at www.jamminonthejames.com.  Workshop descriptions should be up soon and registration will open towards the end of August.  In the meantime, send any questions, comments, criticisms to info@jamminonthejames.com.And we hope to see you in Richmond in October! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:24:41 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3063#p3063 3063@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Ninja Swing Workshop - August 27th to 29th - Ann Arbor, Michigan Message: The next Ninja Swing registration deadline is July 31st. Register nowto save money!http://www.ninjaswing.com/register.phtmlHere are a few updates:1. We have added live music to our Friday Night dance!  Rampage SwingOrchestra will be playing from 10pm to 1am, so all of you late nightdrivers have time to hear them.  Check them out at:http://www.rampageswing.com2. Class descriptions are UP!  We have some fun classes for all ofyou, and many are on topics our instructors just love to teach. 3. Volunteering.  While we won't have any free passes to Ninja Swingavailable, we understand that some dancers really,truly can not afford to pay the full registration price.  If you areone of those dancers, please contact us by e-mailing jaz@jazdance.com. We are in need of reliable slaves for our plan of world domination,but for now, we could use your help at Ninja Swing. :)4. J&J Competition Prizes!  The winners of the Jill and Jill / Jackand Jack competition will each get a free pass to Pirate Swing 2011!Second place will receive a portion of the J&J competitionregistration fees.  If you have already registered, but want tocompete, just let us know.  We'll add you to the list, and you can paywhen you arrive. :)5. Team Competition.  If you are planning on competing in a team, youshould register ASAP!  We only have 6 total slots for teams, so we donot expect to have registration at the door for this. You can register for the team competition at:http://www.ninjaswing.com/team_register.phtmlWe look foward to seeing all of you at Ninja Swing!Jesse and ZachNinja Swing Organizers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:53:08 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3062#p3062 3062@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: ILHC -- Aug. 19-22 -- Washington DC Message: Okay. It's time to be a (wo)man of action. It's time to say to yourself "I'm ready to be inspired, and I'm ready to inspire people." It's time, of course, for the last price jump of ILHC registration. The price will climb to $179 August 1.8 REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR ILHC:1. INCREDIBLE DANCERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Including Sweden, France, Canada, Korea, Russia, Spain, and many more. And more than half the states will be representing.  2. Oh Yeah, INCREDIBLE COMPETITIONS. Whether you're a competitor or just want to watch, you'll have the opportunity to see many of the greatest dancers across the world show off. 3. JONATHON STOUT/BOILERMAKERS I don't think anything more needs to be said on that subject.4. EXCEPT FOR THIS: THE RHYTHM CATS AND THE GORDEN WEBSTER 7 will also be playing.5. CLASSES with some of your favorite dancers and incredible teachers. Learn to rock step like a champ.6. THE LED TALKS. New, never been done before talks and storytelling on various subjects. Based on the incredibly interesting TEDtalk series, these talks will not just make you go "hmmm", but also "huh" and "ah" as well. 7. YOU WERE THERE STREET CRED Five years from now. Can't be bought. Except by registering this year, of course.  8. NEW ROCKBAND II CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ANNOUNCED Wouldn't that rock?So, now you know. After August 1, the price jumps to $179, so register today! May we recommend this incredibly long address?http://www.ilhc.com/index.php?option=co … ;Itemid=54or just go to www.ilhc.com.And, of course, here is the thrilling conclusion of THE CASE OF THE DANCING STUD:Written by: Bobby WhitePart III: The Investigation Takes an Odd TurnThat night we arrived at the Jump Mansion, and Shackelford promptly disappeared, he said to go to the restroom, though he was gone so long I decided to make my way upstairs to where the dancing was. Though it was a little hot, the room was packed with Lindy Hoppers turning and kicking. I found myself a seat in the corner, enjoying myself immensely and wandering if they’d get around to playing a waltz.After a couple songs, a group of followers entered who were obviously advanced, and a tall one in particular soon started to catch my eye. She didn’t do much, but seemed, over the course of the evening, to warm-up and began dancing with a lot of attitude and power. Even when she looked strange in her angles or choice of moves, it didn’t seem to matter, because her confidence and happiness in dancing made it all okay.Soon Ms. Gilkenson and Ms. Glass arrived at the dance, and were kind enough to show me a few basic moves I could inflict on the innocent. After about thirty minutes, it was time for a Jack and Jill contest, and everyone cleared the floor for the tap-out contest. After an exciting five minutes, the finalist were paired down to two couples, one of which included the taller lady I have mentioned earlier.Taking turns in a jam, each couple went out and really gave it everything they got. At the end, Ms Gilkenson and Ms Glass awarded the trophy to the couple with the tall woman, who said her name was Willa-Mae Jewel. After the contest the music began again, and imagine my surprise when I say the taller woman came over to ask me to dance.She had a great time, obviously, though for me it was horrid. I didn’t know what I was doing, and she didn’t seem to be helping me like, I know realized, all the other followers had been doing. So, mot of the dance was her standing there, swiveling, and me looking confused. However, when we were done with the dance, she said “Meet me downstairs in thirty minutes. I’ll show you some steps.”She then disappeared into the crowd of much more advanced leads than I. About thirty minutes later, I went downstairs to the practice room next to the Jump Mansion entrance. She was there, sitting on a couch.“Please close the door, to keep the air conditioning in.” I turned to do so, and when I turned back around, there was no one in the room but my dear friend and detective, the great Shackelford Withersbottom, in a dress.“Shackelford!”He laughed a devious laugh and clapped his hands together sharply. “Dr. Wilfred, if you would please,” he said, motioning to the zipper at the back of the dress.“I have learned a great deal tonight,” he said, throwing on his vest and trousers. “Especially after the contest, the leads who had been hesitant to meet new people suddenly wanted to dance with me.”“But, Shackelford, I don’t understand! How did you succeed in being such a good follow? You’ve never danced a step in your life.”“T’was simple, Wilfred….I relied on the hope that a good leader would make me do what was needed. By not having any training…”“You didn’t have any bad habits.” I concluded, in awe.“Precisely, Wilfred. Besides, I have the rhythm of a 1930s black woman in my heart,” he said, straightening his argyle bow tie.Of course, it was pointless to tell him that anyone else attempting what he had done would have resulted in humiliating failure and even more discrimination towards transgenders. And it was just a worthless to point out that great dance followers spend years and years in training; it wasn’t near as simple as Shackelford expected. But, he was a different man than we.“Well, what did you learn?”“Many things. First, did you know the reason Chester’s friend and coach George was out of commission for contest this year?”“Yes, something about his heel.”“Not just something, Wilfred. Something perhaps very important to the case–he was apparently kicked by a hard, heavy, leather-healed shoes. While dancing. An aimless accident.”“Really? But how does that figure into the case?”“It was his dear friend and our dancing stud, Chester, that did it.”My mind boggled. “Well, though that gives him a motive, I don’t see how he could be the villain He’s unconscious, after all, and we still have the missing Southern California dancer.”“You’re quite right, Dr. Wilfred. The case grows more interesting with every new clue. I think, however, I am beginning to put it all together. Especially, the curious case of the cat in the nightime.”“Ms. Gilkenson’s cat, the night of the kidnapping? But the cat didn’t do anything that night.”“Exactly,” he said. “Exactly. Dr. Wilfred, I’m afraid I must disappear myself for a few days.”“What?”“It is unavoidable.”“But the contest is this weekend–we have to finish solving the case!”“That is precisely what I intend to do.” He said, and we let the Jump Mansion doors shut behind us.PART IV: THE BIG CONTESTI was standing on the sidelines at the International Lindy Hop Championships, with only twenty minutes left until the big event. And Shackelford was nowhere to be found.“I know it’s not your fault, Dr. Wilfred, but I can’t help feeling disappointed in Shackelford Withersbottom,” Ms. Gilkenson said. “We had all our hopes on him finding Chester.”“There, There,” I said, patting her hand. “I’m sure he has a plan.” Though to be honest, reader, it was hard to believe myself. It seemed we had run out of time. Meanwhile, a large man had moved directly in front of me, and I couldn’t see the contest floor. I tapped him on the shoulder to ask him to move, and the man giggled, throwing off a fake mustache and overabundant coat jacket to reveal my thin friend.“Shackelford!”“My Dear Dr. Wilfred!” he replied.“Detective, please tell me you found him!” Ms. Gilkenson said.“Kind woman, please do not excite yourself,” he said. “He is here, putting on his number, I believe.” He pointed to a rather scruffy man with a beret and an old moth-eaten suit I could smell from where I stood.“Next to the homeless guy? Wait, what? That can’t be Chester.” Ms. Gilkenson said.“Dear lady, trust me. If you were to shave and bath him you would find he is none other than one Chester Franklin, ready to do right by his partner Cora Glass, if she will still have him.”“Go get Cora immediately!” Ms. Gilkenson said to a nearby event volunteer. “But Mr. Withersbottom, who kidnapped him?”“As I suspected, no one!”“No one! Then it was all a bizarre accident?”“I didn’t say someone didn’t try to do him harm, Ms. Gilkenson. Thankfully for us, however, the criminal was not able to.”She fell back onto a seat, trying to catch her breath. “Tell me all, Detective Withersbottom.”“Where to begin? My suspicions were first aroused when I could find no trace of footprints left behind by the disappeared Southern California Dancer–the kidnap suspect. This wasn’t a large deal in itself, as many dancers wear the same shoes. But, when you said the words ‘It was as if the Southern California dancer didn’t even exist’, it all started to come together, slowly. You see, madam, he doesn’t exist.”“But he stayed in my house! We all saw him.”“And did he not have the same height, body, and facial profile, perhaps, as Chester’s best friend, George Smith?”A shock of horror slowly came over her face.“You mean–”“Yes, George Smith disguised himself as a Southern California dancer. He added a fake beard, a neckerchief, and a hat.”“But how come we didn’t recognize him?”“George is a dancer and has great control over his body–he changed his walk, his posture, his gait–everything. I have since discovered he also had much theater experience in college, which would have allowed him to change his voice, act differently, and use spirit gum deftly.”“But what happened the night Chester disappeared? Who gave George a concussion?”“Why, madam, Chester did.”Yet another wave of shock came over the poor girl.“Do not worry; he did not do it on purpose. It was all a grand–but devilishly ironic–coincidence. You do recall, Ms Gilkenson, that Chester had been known to practice for hours and then fall onto his bed, clothes, shoes and all, and eventually fall asleep that way? And do you also recall, how he had practiced his new aerial so much he could do it in his sleep?”“Yes?”“Picture the scene I put before you, then–George enters Chester’s room late at night, to do some dark bidding. Perhaps he was going to kidnap Chester, as you say, or perhaps something worse–perhaps he was going to do something to Chester. To his heel, his shoes, or something to sabotage the next practice, and put Chester out of the race for ILHC champion, blaming it all on his Southern California alter ego.”“But why, why would George do something like that? George is Chester’s best friend!”“You see, far from being Chester’s friend, George was his greatest enemy, ever since Chester accidentally kicked him in the heel while dancing a few months ago. As you know, the injury ruined George’s chances at the ILHC championship this year. George wanted things to be equal. He came into George’s room that night to tamper in some way with Chester’s foot or shoe, when suddenly, Chester does something in his sleep–the new aerial, or a dance step of some sort, perhaps–and kicks George square in the forehead.”“Yes, yes, it could have easily been a shoe heel that caused George’s concussion!” I said.Ms. Gilkenson looked agog. “Well, that answers what happened to George and the mysterious Southern California dancer, but what happened to Chester?”“Well, that turned out to be the easiest part of the case to solve. Tell me, Ms. Gilkenson, I’m a lover of jazz music who needs to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the modern world and am no stranger to opiates. Where should I go?”“New Orleans.” She answered, and, having heard her answer, suddenly brought her hand to her mouth. “Oh, no!”A somber Shackelford Withersbottom responded. “When I found him, he had been playing guitar for seven days straight. But to him, it seemed only five or six hours. I explained he was about to lose his partner because of his absent mindedness, and he rushed back to get here in time for the competition. You see, the night he disappeared, he had received a phone call in the middle of the night to come to New Orleans immediately in order to relax before the big weekend. In the darkness, Chester left and didn’t even notice George, lying there on the floor.”“And I bet I know who made that call,” Ms. Gilkenson said, and turned towards the storm clouds gathering outside the near window, a tear falling down her cheek. “Damn you, Andy Reid.”“Do not hold a grudge against him, Ms. Gilkenson, he only meant to help.”“Well, I guess that’s about everything. How can I ever repay you, detective?”At this moment, the volunteer sent to fetch Cora returned, out of breath and hysterical. “Ms. Gilkenson, Ms. Gilkenson, it’s Cora! Someone kicked her–her heel–she can’t dance on it! She can’t compete!”“Someone has injured Cora’s heel?” Ms. Gilkenson said. “What are the odds!?”Shackelford tapped his cane on the floor anxiously. “Ms. Gilkenson, you haven’t, by any chance, seen if our friend George has awakened from his coma recently, have you?”“No, I’ve been too busy working here at the event! Is it possible!?!”“I’m afraid so.”“If Cora’s hurt than who’s Chester going to dance with?” Ms. Gilkenson was out of her chair, grabbing the volunteer by the lapels. “They just have to! They’re too inspirational! They have to be seen! They’re the spirit of Lindy Hop!”“Don’t worry for one instance, Ms. Gilkenson,” Shackelford said. “I’ll get my skirt.”The End Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:44:27 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3061#p3061 3061@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindustrial Revolution! Message: Reminder: Early Registration ends in 5 Days! Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:02:53 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3060#p3060 3060@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Steven and Virginie in Rochester Nov. 5-7, 2010 Message: STEVEN MITCHELL and VIRGINIE JENSEN return to Rochester, NY for the 13th year!November 5-7, 2010Be ready to register in August for two days of inspiring Lindy Hop workshops for dancers at any level, hot evening dances and epic late-night parties at the Lindy Compound.Music by GORDON WEBSTER and his band...http://gordonwebster.com/Weekend DJs RAYNED WILES (DC) and GRAHAM MARKS (Alfred, NY)About Steven: Steven Mitchell started his dance career by studying Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom and Hip Hop in both Los Angeles and New York. He started Lindy Hopping / Swing Dancing 1978/1979 together with his partner Erin Stevens. They worked with Al Minns in New York 1982, and brought Frankie Manning out of retirement in 1986 by working together with him.About Virginie: Virginie has over 20 years of dance experience that includes Jazz, Classical Ballroom, Swing, Ballet. Virginie began teaching Lindy Hop in 1997, and in 1999 paired up with Steven Mitchell to teach full-time internationally. Known for her unique style, spinning and connection, Virginie draws from her extensive dance experience to teach grace, frame and flash to the followers.Here is a clip of them doing the Swing Walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Srj8W7illcLearn more about Steven and Virginie at: http://www.stevenandvirginie.com/More event details to come at http://www.groovejuiceswing.com/steven-virginie/ Registration opens in August!- Groove Juice Swing Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:46:56 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3059#p3059 3059@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Balboa Seattle! Message: Have you signed up for Camp Balboa Seattle yet? Hurry before the price break ends August 1st! Camp Balboa Seattle Weekend Pass
This includes 3 Days of track classes and 3 Nights of dancing!

 Early Bird Registration Before July 1st - $139
Price Break Before August 1st - $149Price Break After August 1st - $159Website and Facebook Group for Camp Balboa Seattle. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:03:48 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3058#p3058 3058@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Oct 1-3: NYC Blues Blaze- Steven,Virginie,Damon,Heidi +more Message: Registration for Blues Blaze goes up on Wednesday, July 21st.  The race is oooon!  The first early bird price of $85 goes to the first 5 lucky registrants who sign up.  After that registration is $99 for the next 20 registrants.  Regular price is $135 until August 25th but goes up on August 26th to $155.Early Bird 1 = $85 (for the first 5 registrants)Early Bird 2 = $99 (for the next 20 registrants)Regular Price (Tier 1) = $135 (until August 25th)Regular Price (Tier 2)= $155 (until September 25th)Door Price = $185 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:51:03 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3057#p3057 3057@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Southern Belle Swing Bash Message: COUNTDOWN TO SOUTHERN BELLE!It's hard to believe it's almost time for another bash, but it's coming fast and we're super excited! Online registration WILL close on August 5th -- that's just 3 weeks away. And the event itself is just a month away, oh yeah!LEADERS, COME ON DOWN!Of course, one of the big things that make this event work is the help of our invaluable Gentlemen Assistants. Guys - there is no cost to attend Southern Belle! Just show up for all the classes, and you'll get into the dances for free. Leaders ALWAYS walk away from this event stunned at how much they got out of it. Learn more about how it works: http://www.southernbelleswing.com/about/leaders-infoCHECK OUT OUR NEW SHIRT DESIGNAs always, we've got an original design for this year's garments, and we're very happy to feature the stunning youthful visage of the legendary Dawn Hampton. These shirts are not available for pre-order, but will be for sale in limited supply at the event! Visit us and learn more at www.southernbelleswing.com! Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:29:47 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3056#p3056 3056@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: EARLY REGISTRATION WAS AMAZING!We are always surprised and humbled by the swing community when it comes to registration time. You guys showed your dedication and enthusiasm (okay, and your desire to save a few bucks), and we were impressed. Our first 50 passes sold out in 9 seconds. Our next 50 sold out in under 2 minutes, and the next 70 within the next day. This really helps us pull together the resources we need to put this thing together, and we are enormously grateful!NEW TRAILER (2/3) 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?'The second installment of highlights from last year's event features mostly footage from social dancing and jams at camp. There's also a lot of great photos from camp photographers Hilary Mercer and Aris Pikeas, as well as some great candid photos taken by campers.Check out the new trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3RAX98FOcTIME TO SIGN UP: NOW- We've got just 20 spots left at this price point- Lindy Hop tracks are filling up fast and WILL be capped- Today is the last day to start a 6 month payment planMore updates coming soon!Visit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:38:46 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3055#p3055 3055@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Falty Philly Invasion -  Philadelphia, PA Message: Class descriptions are now posted!!!!This is a weekend that you will not want to miss!!!!Saturday 9/25/20101. Jazz Routine: Mama's Stew- What can we say?  This is a mysterious class.2. Tap Dance: One Man Dance- Learn the Five Blazers' classic  soft shoe tap routine.  It's straightforward and easy to learn for those with no tap experience and includes interesting rhythms for those already with tap experience.  3. Black Bottom- The Black Bottom originated in New Orleans in the 1900s.  The dance became a sensation and overtook the popularity of the Charleston, eventually becoming the number one social dance.  This short black bottom choreography will help you add some of that traditional flare to your styling.
4. Slow Jazz Routine: What's a Mellow Dicty?- Everything's ok the live long day, with this mellow song I can't go wrong.  Learn some chill solo jazz choreography that will inspire you to work on solo movement to all tempos.Sunday 9/26/20101. Old Time Partner Charleston- Learn how to dance Charleston like they did in the 1920's.  This is the dance that set the stage for Lindy Hop and is a MUST to help you understand where Lindy Hop came from.  AND Charleston is a lot of fun!2. Jazz Me Lindy- Incorporating jazz steps into your lindy hop.3. Footwork Variations- For Mike, rhythms drive the footwork and "tell your feet what to do."  He'll give you a glimpse into how he thinks about footwork, providing you some specific patterns to challenge you!4. Intro to Slow Dancing- Blues dancing this and blues dancing that- it seems like it's all anyone ever hears about these days!  Mike takes a more traditional approach to dancing to not just blues, but any down-tempo music, calling it exactly what the old-timers still call it- slow dancing. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:50:55 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3054#p3054 3054@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindustrial Revolution! Message: Early Registration closes August 1st!Early Bird Price: $75Online Registration: $85 (starting Aug. 2nd)Pay at the door: $90We've also added a live band for the Saturday night late night dance!  The Blue Light Specials will go on at 1AM and play until 4AM! Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:34:35 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3053#p3053 3053@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: 2nd Sat in Richmond Message: Thanks to everyone who came to Second Saturday Swing this past weekend. With your help we were able to raise $265 for the Laurie Glikenson Relief Fund! Thanks for coming out and supporting our benefit for Laurie.  Bill Speidel and Meghan Hunter had a spirited battle in our Iron DJ competition.  The secret theme was "She Works Hard for the Money" and the DJs really delivered with the following sets:Meghan:Strip Polka, Kay Kyser and his OrchestraMinnie the Moocher, Cab CallowayHard Working Woman, Carey BellBill:Shake Your Money Maker, Elmore JamesGot My Mojo Working, Asylum Street SpankersNice Work If You Can Get It, Benny Goodman QuartetAnd the winner was....Bill!Thanks again for coming out and don't remember that we also have swing dances on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.  Andy Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:12:15 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3052#p3052 3052@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW (Thursday, July 8th) @ 9PM ESTThis year we're using a tiered registration system in which those who sign up the soonest pay the least. The first 50 slots get our super early-bird discount, the next 50 get slightly less of a discount, etc. 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! See registration details below to learn more...TRACK SYSTEM ANNOUNCEDThis year we've got a wide range of tracked classes to allow you to explore your different dance goals. Your main Lindy Hop tracks include Beginner, 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. ALSO, we are very excited to be offering two full Balboa tracks: Intermediate & Advanced. (Beginner Balboa dancers will be offered two optional classes - no need to pre-register for those). Read about the track system: http://www.lindyfocus.com/about/thecampINSTRUCTOR LINEUP ANNOUNCED!For Lindy Hop we have: Nina Gilkenson, Andy Reid, Kevin St. Laurent, Jo Hoffberg, Max Pitruzzella, Annie Trudeau, Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis, Mike Faltesek, Casey Schneider, Nathan Bugh, Evita Arce, Michael Jagger, Todd Yannacone, Nikki Marvin, Mikey Pedroza, Carla Heiney, and Zack Richard!For Balboa we have: Jeremy Otth, Laura Keat, Kelly Arsenault, Mickey Fortanasce, Kate Hedin, Bobby White, Adam Speen, Abigail Browning, Zack Richard and Maryse Labeau!More special guest instructors to be announced soon, as well as bands and DJ's! Learn more about our amazing lineup: http://www.lindyfocus.com/thepeople.phpIMPORTANT 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.    Visit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:52:58 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3051#p3051 3051@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: 2nd Sat in Richmond Message: This Saturday promises to be a firecracker of an event.  First off I want to encourage anyone who can to go up to Glen Echo this weekend for the Big, Big Benefit for Laurie Glikenson. Laurie is a huge Lindy community friend and mother of dancer/teacher Nina Gilkenson.  She's had some serious medical issues recently and needs our help.  Details for the event can be found at http://www.bigbigbenefit.com/.However, if you can't go, you can still help by coming to Second Saturday Swing this week as we will be donating all proceeds to Laurie's cause.  And if you feel like kicking in a little extra, well we won't mind.  John Ennis and TBA will be teaching the intermediate Lindy/swing lesson while Forrest and Shannon will be taking care of the beginners.  Both lessons start at 7:30 and are included in the admission to the dance.  Our special guest DJs this month are the aforementioned John (be sure to wish him "Veilige reis!" on his trip to the Netherlands), the czarina of Swing Cville, Meghan Hunter, and swing/blues DJ extraordinaire, Bill Speidel.  They'll be playing the tunes that will keep you on the floor all night.  And hey, we may even have the return of Iron DJ this month so come check it out!AndySecond Saturday Swing!7:30: Beginner/Intermediate lessons8:30: Dance to tunes from our great DJsCover: $7/$5 studentsThe Dance Space6004 W. Broad Street, RichmondI-64 to Exit 183, Broad Street EastGo 3/4-mile down and the DS will be on the left above Mekong Restaurant Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:38:26 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3050#p3050 3050@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindustrial Revolution! Message: The full schedule and class descriptions are up!  Check them out at http://www.lindustrialrevolution.comWe'll have over 30 hours of dancing, including 8 hours of workshops on the following topics:+The Thrunge Plate+Speeding up the Steam Engine+Partner Charlestinnovation I +The Lindustrial Stomp+The Reinvention of Connection+The Turns of the Century+Partner Charlestinnovation II+Expanding Your Lindy Lexicon Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:03:33 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3049#p3049 3049@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindy Focus New Year's Lindy Hop Party - Asheville, NC. Message: IT'S LINDY FOCUS REGISTRATION TIME!Alright, guys - Registration opens July 8th at 9pm EST. As always, the first few batches of registrants save good money. Last year we sold over 50 slots in under 3 minutes, and we expect this year to be just as competitive! To help with this, we strongly recommend creating an account ahead of time (last year's account will still work, or you could also use your Southern Belle account if you registered for that event.) IMPROVED REGISTRATION SYSTEMIn addition to the servers hopefully not crashing this year due to excessive traffic, we've improved the system itself so that you don't need to RUSH to fill out your registration. Once you begin the registration process and choose a pass-type, you've got it reserved for you until you finish filling out the form (unless you quit your browser or your computer explodes).CLASS RECAPS ON IDANCE.NETAll of the class recaps from the last two years of Lindy Focus are now available for FREE on iDance.net! Refresh your memory or check them out for the first time: http://www.idance.net/collections/list.php?id=2NEW LINDY FOCUS TRAILER (1/3) 'A VINTAGE CABARET'This first installment of highlights from last year's event features the many performances enjoyed by last year's attendees, including the amazing Red Hot Rhythm Review on New Year's Eve. Check out the new trailer: http://www.lindyfocus.com/Check out all the performance videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/jazzartonlineGET CONNECTED WITH US!If you're getting this message at all, your connected with us in some way - but are you connected with other attendees? Do you get real-time updates to event news and special announcements during the event? Do you remember your account info from last year's registration? If the answer to any of these questions is 'no', then it's time to get connected.Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lindyfocusJoin our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5 … amp;ref=tsTo create/retrieve your Lindy Focus account, go to our home page and click 'log in'.MORE UPDATES COMING SOONSo- who's teaching at Lindy Focus anyway? What will the classes be like?? Get connected to learn more before registration opens on July 8th!Visit us and learn more at www.lindyfocus.com! Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:39:59 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3048#p3048 3048@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA Message: Hear ye hear ye!We have extended early registration for Hot Mess until midnight of Tuesday, June 29th!Unfortunately, we have also had to close all registrations for followers!What does this mean? Get your favorite leaders to sign up! If you are a follow who wants to attend, and you missed out on the registration for the weekend, send an email to jesse(@)lindyandblues(dot)com to ask to be put on the waiting list. Once we have a balanced lead/follow ratio, we will let followers in off of the waiting list.Also, don't forget about the HOT MESS Competition! Collect your team, strut your stuff, and be a part of the wildest team solo competition we've encountered.For all the info on Hot Mess, the competition, and who's coming, jump on over to our website: http://lindyandblues.com/hotmessSee you there! Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:10:43 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3047#p3047 3047@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Falty Philly Invasion -  Philadelphia, PA Message: The Sci-Fi Club presents:The Falty Philly Invasion!September 24-26, Mike Faltesek will be invading Philadelphia, bringing an army of good dance knowledge that's simply out of this world!  Be prepared for two days of classes:  Saturday will feature a variety of classes on solo dancing, to get your jazz movement in shape, while Sunday will feature classes on partnered dancing, to keep you creative on the dance floor!  This jazz-dancing superstar will be teaching to all levels on Saturday, and to intermediate and up on Sunday. In addition to 2 days of classes we have 3 nights of social dancing to some of the best DJ's around! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!!!Prices: $70 for Full-weekend pass            $65 for full-time students.             $60 for UPenn students.  For more information and to register check out the website at:http://www.mikethegirl.com/faltyphillyinvasion.htmlThe Offical Falty Philly Invasion T-Shirts can be purchased at Cafepress.comhttp://www.cafepress.com/ArgyleRockstar Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:11:02 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3046#p3046 3046@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: PittStop Lindy Hop 10 - Nov. 19-21 Message: This PITTSTOP LINDY HOP will be our jubilant 10th Anniversary Celebration of Lindy Hop Exchanges in Pittsburgh, PA!We are proud to bring you both old and new favorites for an unforgettable weekend!BANDS:Dr. ZootDr. Nelson Harrison's Blue to the BoneJimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named MoeThe Blue Vipers of BrooklynThe Solomon Douglas QuartetThe Boilermaker Jazz BandRick Matt's Little Big BandVENUES:St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox CathedralCatalyst BuildingSoldiers and Sailors Memorial HallCarnegie Mellon University Rangos BallroomCOST:Same as last year. Can you believe it?$55 for entire weekend, registering before Oct. 31$65 for entire weekend, registering after Oct. 31HOUSING:Provided if requested with paid registration.REGISTRATION:Begins in a few weeks. Keep watching for updates!WEBSITE:Will be updated soon. Save the link:http://www.pittstoplindyhop.comFACEBOOK:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133158070039728QUESTIONS:info2010@pittstoplindyhop.comLisa Matt 412-260-2216 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:27:25 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3045#p3045 3045@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Lindustrial Revolution! Message: Dance Your Nuts & Bolts Off!Join us over Labor Day weekend in beautiful Charlottesville, VA for a Lindy Hop workshop weekend unlike any other! Andrew Thigpen and Karen Turman will be joining us for two jam-packed days of workshops, dances, late nights, food, & fun!8+ Hours of Fabulous Lindy Hop & Charleston WorkshopsJack & Jill CompetitionLive Music with ACME Swing Mfg. Co.Labor Day BBQ PicnicLindy AND Blues Rooms at the Late Night Dances!Block party on Friday afternoonBobbing for ApplesGet Your Own "Lindustrial" CaricatureMore restaurants than you can shake a stick atAt least 20 NEW friends guaranteedneed we say more?Full Weekend Passes are available for the low low price of $75Register Today at LindustrialRevolution.com Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:14:46 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3044#p3044 3044@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA Message: Registration is now open for Hot Mess![img=http://www.lindyandblues.com/events/2010/hotmess/hot_mess_300x150.jpg]You'll be getting 2 bands, 4 instructors, and 8 hours of uptempo lindy and charleston instruction for less than a $Benjamin Franklin$ (incidentally, he loved Philadelphia, too!). Early registration is only $90.Feel like your fast dancing is up to snuff? We also have two masters level classes in addition to the 8 hours.Early Registration is ending on Saturday, June 26 so get a move on and sign up before event registration jumps up to $105 (STILL an unbeatable price for the weekend!)!Whew! What're you waiting for? Register now at lindyandblues.com/hotmess Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:12:43 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3042#p3042 3042@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Camp Balboa Seattle! Message: Camp Balboa SeattleSeattle, WashingtonLabor Day WeekendSeptember 3rd - 6th, 2010Camp Balboa Seattle Weekend PassThis includes 3 Days of track classes and 3 Nights of dancing!Early Bird Registration Before July 1st - $139After July 1st - $159Instructor Line-Up David RehmNick WilliamsKate HedinRandy MaestrettiKara BrittPeter FlahiffYoshi UemuraLorraine O'NealJo Ann CokerCheck out our Website for more information and become a fan on Facebook Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:07:01 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3041#p3041 3041@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Southern Belle Swing Bash Message: CLASS TOPICS PUBLISHED!Now you can check out all of the amazing classes that will be offered this year by our unbelievable lineup of lady instructors. From styling and creativity to core technique to solo movement, they hit all the topics that will super-charge your dancing! Some intriguing examples: Dancing With more Than Just Your Feet with Laura, My Following Philosophy with Carla, and, yes, the Slip Slop Shim Sham with Jo. See all of our class topics: http://www.southernbelleswing.com/about/scheduleHOTLANTA JAZZ BAND ADDED!We are thrilled to welcome this amazing Atlanta band back to Southern Belle. They absolutely swung our socks off two years ago, and we know you'll be amazed. Style-wise, Hotlanta sets your feet firmly on Bourbon Street in Old New Orleans. You'll experience every bit of the joy, energy, and humor of that early American Jazz called Dixieland. Songs from Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Louie Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, plus many old favorites like Sweet Georgia Brown, Royal Garden Blues, South, Hard Hearted Hannah, and When The Saints Go Marchin' In are all part of Hotlanta's musical treat.REGISTER NOWThis event is sneaking up, register now while there's still time! You know you want to.Visit us and learn more at www.southernbelleswing.com! Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:06:51 -0700 http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3040#p3040 3040@http://www.areyouheptothejive.com/forum Topic: Beantown Camp 2010: June 24-July 1 (Boston, MA) Message: Only one week left until the start of Beantown Camp! We are still accepting registrations.1) The schedule is finalized! Amazing classes, dances and tons of fun. Check it out: http://www.beantowncamp.com/schedule.2) Leaders are especially needed for Tracks 2 and 3 and Followers for the week in Track 1. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us ASAP!3) Discounts are available for Advanced level dancers to be a "track filler" - please get in touch ASAP!Honestly, who doesn't want to spend the week dancing, learning, and hanging out with dancers from everywhere around the country and world as well as many some of the best instructors.  Four nights with four amazing, crowd-favorite, bands.  Great DJ's.  All located on the beautiful campus of Endicott college just north of Boston.  I know you want to, just take the plunge, register today!Come share the Lindy love...you will be glad you did! Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:12:41 -0700