A Weekend of Swing & Jive with Joseph & Trisha (Jiveswing.com)

What's Happening

Download an info pack - all you need to know!

This will be a fabulous weekend of workshops, competitions, social dancing and cabarets.Joseph & Trisha from Jiveswing.com will be teaching, performing and judging the competitions. Competition winners receive stunning trophies & other super prizes including a free weekend for two to The Highland Swing Dance Camp in Carbisdale Castle!

When & Where

Saturday 3 May

7.30-11 pm Swing Soiree, dance at James Knott Hall, Trevelyan College, Durham University, Elvet Hill Road Durham DH1 3LN.

Sunday 4th May 2008 
(Bank Holiday)

Lindy Hop workshops * Competition * Cabaret performances *  Social dancing *
11.15 a.m. - midnight at the 
Masonic Hall, Old Elvet, Durham 
 DH1 3HN

How to book

Click here for on-line booking

Download the Booking Form and send a cheque payable to ‘J Stock’, to 10 Brancepeth Close, Newton Hall, Durham DH1 5XL

'Swing Soiree' - Saturday welcome party: £8

Sunday Workshop only: £35

Sunday party with Joseph & Trisha, teachers' cabaret, great music from Andy, dancing 'til midnight & delicious buffet: £20

All weekend - Sunday Workshop & both parties: £63

Students: email/ring Abbey 07825748993 for student discounts!

further info:      joolee@lindy-jazz.co.uk (tel 0191 383 9544)

Learn The Moves, The Technique and Style

This workshop is designed for dancers who wish to take their dancing to another level and push their capabilities beyond their current level, in a supportive environment. 


An intense, yet fun workshop, which will increase your repertoire of Lindy Hop and Jazz movement.
In addition to learning new moves, you should leave the workshop, with a clear understanding of lead, follow techniques and how the dance should look and feel at different tempos during social dancing. 


Whilst you can book with a partner, this is not essential, as everyone will have the chance to rotate.
There will be workshops for two levels: Beginner- Improver and Intermediate-Advanced.

Venues

Saturday 3 May             James Knott Hall, Trevelyan College, Durham University, Elvet Hill Road Durham DH1 3LN.

                   
Sunday 4 May                Masonic Hall, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN

Evening Parties

Dance in the stately & elegant Durham Masonic Hall
Dress to impress for Sunday evening’s social dancing in one of Durham’s finest dance venues to one of the North East’s most regarded swing DJs.

Be inspired by the Cabaret Performances and Competitions
Watch spectacular performances by the guest teachers and competitors. Join us for this unique event, bringing together dancers from a range of swing styles.

Swing & Jive Competition Prizes

1. Free swing dance weekend for two in a romantic Scottish Castle (www.thehighlandswing.co.uk)
2. Free entry to Revolution Dance venue of your choice (www.revolutiondance.co.uk)
3. £40 voucher for Arris Allen shoes (Revival Night Swing and Apothecary 2 )
4. Trophies

Swing & Jive Competition Rules

Judging will be based on a points system. Points will be awarded for Presentation, Musical Interpretation, and Technique relevant to that of a social swing dancer.
 
Competitors will dance with a partner of their choice to music chosen by Lindy Jazz.

A definite lead and follow must be demonstrated.

80% of dancing must be recognisable as Swing ie Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Ballroom Jive or Modern Jive.

Airsteps will not be allowed; Lindy Jazz’s definition of an Airstep is both feet of the person being led may leave the floor as long as one foot remains below the waist of their partner. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt any Airsteps.

Teachers and professionals are not allowed to enter the Beginner or Intermediate categories. Lindy Jazz’s definition of a teacher or professional is anyone who has been paid for teaching any form of swing-related dance.

The minimum entry age for this category is 16

The Judges decision is final.

Lindy Jazz reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Lindy Jazz promotional purposes without any obligation.

Lindy Jazz accepts no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

 
Categories

BEGINNER
The Beginner category is recommended for those who have danced for 12 months or less but do not feel that they have reached Intermediate level

INTERMEDIATE
The Intermediate category is recommended for those who have danced for 1-2 years but do not feel that they have reached Advanced level.

ADVANCED
The Advanced section is recommended for dancers who have danced for more than 2 years on a regular basis. You have solid lead and follow techniques. You dance with flair, style, and pizzazz. If you’re up for a challenge, then this level is for you. Teachers can enter at the advanced category.
Judging Criteria
To help you get the most out of the competition the details below indicate what the judges are looking for and how you will be scored on your performance.

What the Judges are looking for:
Presentation
This is primarily a social dance competition. Credit will be given to couples who are clearly interacting well with each other and having fun. This sense of fun will in turn be conveyed to the audience.

Musicality, Interpretation
Are the couples interpreting the music? Are they making good use of the music? Are the couples truly dancing with each other and to the music or are they just stepping through the moves?

Technique, Variety
Are the moves executed with good technique? Are they exercising good floorcraft? Are they considerate to others on the floor? Is there a clear lead and follow? Is there a good variety of moves? Are the moves executed well and do they flow?


Music
All music will be chosen by Lindy Jazz. Music will be selected from the Swing genre, to suit the respective categories. Music for the beginners’ category will be within the tempo range of 120-160 beats per minute. Intermediate will be in the range of 120-170, and advanced in the range 120-200.


Please Read Terms & Conditions on booking form
Lindy Jazz may have to alter areas of the competition without warning, this will always be done only in the interest of the competition.

Lindy Hop Workshops with Joseph & Trisha

Draft Schedule

Intermediate/Advance dancers are welcome to join in Beginner/Improver classes (subject to space)

Time	Main Hall	Bar
11.15	Registration
11.45	Beginner/Improver with J&T	Illustrated films with Andy
12.45	Lunch in the Bar	Lunch: delicious soup & sandwiches for sale in the bar
13.45	Beginner/Improver with J&T	Musicality seminar with Andy
14.45	Intermediate/Advance with J&T	Dance films
15.45	Break
16.00	Intermediate/Advance with J&T	Musicality seminar with Andy
17.00	End of workshops
	Prepare for your evening of dancing
19.00	Doors open
19.30	Ice-breaker class
20.30	Dancing
21.00	Jive & Swing Competition
21.45	Dancing
00.00	Carriages

Terms & Conditions

All recordings (Video, Film or Photographs) made on the day remain the property of Lindy Jazz and thus may be used by them in any media.  Therefore personal video recording is not permitted. 
Dance in any form is an athletic activity, participants enter the competition with the understanding that injury or loss is entirely their own responsibility and Lindy Jazz cannot be liable. You participate at your own risk.
Lindy Jazz may have to alter areas of the competition without warning, this will always be done only in the interest of the competition.
Refunds Policy - If you require a refund concerning Competition Entries, Workshop or Party tickets we will request you return all tickets to us at your own cost. If you fail to return the ticket we cannot refund your money.  No refunds will be given after 19 April 2008. Refunds will be made within 30 days, after receiving the ticket(s).  There will be a 10% administration charge.