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#1 2010-05-13 10:14:45
- LindyPhile
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HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA
Define: Hot Mess
n. One whose thoughts or appearances are in a state of disarray but maintains an undeniable attractiveness or beauty. [Urban Dictionary]
In the heat of summer, when the music is pumping and the pulse is fast, we don't care if you are a sweaty, sticky, hot mess as long as you're dancing.
n. A spectacular workshop weekend focused on up tempo Lindy and Charleston presented by LaB on July 9th-11th, 2010, in Philadelphia.
Announcing two days of up tempo Lindy and Charleston workshops with amazing dancers and instructors Reuel Reis, Joanna Lucero, Karen Turman, and Adam Boehmer!!!
Also, check out who will be playing!
The Loose Marbles (New Orleans, LA), and Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators (Seattle, WA).
Check out our website at Lindyandblues.com/Hotmess for more info!
Registration will be opening soon so check back often!
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#2 2010-06-11 12:21:05
- EntertheBlues
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Re: HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA
The Hot Mess Comp
We are extraordinarily excited to present a unique competition at HOT MESS. The HOT MESS COMP will be a solo jazz competition performed in TEAMS. All teams will compete in collaborative solo jazz to a song performed live by THE LOOSE MARBLES.
Based on team performance in the prelims, HOT MESS instructor couples REUEL REIS & JOANNA LUCERO and ADAM BOEHMER & KAREN TURMAN will each select one team TO COLLABORATE WITH in the finals.
THE TWO FINALIST TEAMS will compete in a SOLO JAZZ BATTLE accompanied by the instructor couple who selected them. Teams will receive the competition song ONE HOUR PRIOR to the finals and can use that hour to collaborate, brainstorm, choreograph, and prepare plays.
THE WINNING TEAM will receive a “grab bag” of passes to regional Lindy Hop and solo jazz events (details TBA), including one pass for each member of the team.
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
1. HOT MESS COMP teams must consist of 3-5 team members.
2. All team members must complete their registration for HOT MESS in order to compete.
3. Each team must pay a $10 entry fee by 7/2/2010. Payment details will be sent upon registration for the comp.
4. The HOT MESS COMP will be held at Bodek Lounge in west Philadelphia during the HOT MESS event. Prelims will be held on Friday 7/9/2010. Finals will be held at the Saturday Night Fish Fry on 7/10/2010.
5. Teams are competing for the favor of the instructors, and will be judged on whatever the instructors think is cool. Anything goes, including costumes, choreography, acrobatics and flattery. Team collaboration (as opposed to soloing) is highly encouraged.
TO REGISTER FOR THE HOT MESS COMP:
1. Form a team of 3-5 members. All team members must be registered for HOT MESS.
2. Create a team name (eg: ‘Team Philadelphia’, ‘The Hot Messies’, ‘Reuel Reis Fan Club’).
3. Send an email to carsie(at)lindyandblues(dot)com, with HOT MESS COMP REGISTRATION in the subject line. Include your team name and the names of each team member. You will receive an email response with instructions for payment.
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#3 2010-06-22 05:12:43
- EntertheBlues
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Re: HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA
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
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#4 2010-06-29 06:10:43
- EntertheBlues
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Re: HOT MESS!! - Philadelphia, PA
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/hotmess
See you there!
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