Gold Coast - Swing Workshop with Scott Cupit - "Up close and personal"

A special workshop featuring Scott Cupit from Melbourne. Scott has just been dancing all over Europe,  guest teaching in Edinburgh and has loads of new things to share! Come and learn off the guy who has played such a major role in the Australian dance community. The workshop has been carefully tailored to meet the variety of needs of the swing dancers on the Gold Coast and has a range of challenges in each session. Scott has in depth experience with split teaching so no matter what standard you are, the classes will be ok for you and everyone will benefit from this weekend.

INDEX:
1.  Where and When?
2.  Workshop Schedule
3.  Workshop Level
4.  Cost & Registration
5.  Questions

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1.  Where and When?
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Date:  17th-18th May 2008
Workshop Venues:
Sat 17th:  Billy's Beach House Hotel, Cnr Hanlan Street & The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise,
Sun 18th: Southport Community Hall, Room 5 @ Lawson St, Southport
Registration:  To register (see below) and copy the required info in an e-mail to info@swingpatrol.com.au ASAP.
Cost:  $120 for the whole weekend, $75 per day or $25 per individual session.


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2.  Workshop Schedule
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Day 1 - Sat May 17th @Billy's Beach House, Cnr Hanlan Street & The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Session 1 @ 11.00am - 12.00pm:   "Introduction to 8 beat Lindy Hop - The Real Deal"
This is the heart beat of this beautiful dance. The steps are easy enough but let's make YOU look amazing and feel great on the floor. There is nothing like an amazing swing out. For the more experienced dancers a few advanced nuggets await you also.

Session 2 @ 12.15am - 1.15pm:   "Lindy Hop - on the Social Floor"
Leadable, musical, achievable at all tempos! Let's put the joy into the dance and just have fun dancing. This session will take away all the worries about WHAT to do on the social dance floor. You will finish this session
with some clear and achievable goals.

**45min Lunch Break, 1.15pm - 2.00pm**

Session 3 @ 2.00pm - 3.00pm  "Swingin' tricks to impress"
No point in being a dancer if you are not having fun. This will be a fun session where we play with some "cool stuff" for leads and follows. Nothing ridiculous or dangerous..the focus is more about the cool things you can do socially to guarantee you have a ball when you go out dancing.

Session 4 @ 3.15pm - 4.15pm  "Musicality - the Heart Beat"
It's all about the music! This session will unlock some amazing secrets that makes Lindy Hop easy and musical. It won't be a sitting down class though and we will dance through most of the session. As a side product you will learn some cool (and easy) leadable steps that help get your musical journey started.

Session 5 @ 4.30pm - 5.30pm  "Big Fat Charleston"
So many great combos but such a misconception that this is a beginner step.
This session will push you as far as you can go with some new and amazing
charleston steps that will have you swinging to up beat music. Bring a towel
and some water! Will be a blast...

Day 2 - Sun May 18th @ Southport Community Hall, Room 5 @ Lawson St, Southport
Session 1 @ 11.00am - 12.00pm   "Lindy Hop - doing it all night long"
Contrast, black & white, variety..all the ingredients to ensure you don't feel stale on a big night out and some ideas to ensure you love every step you take.

Session 2 @ 12.15am - 1.15pm   "Combining rhythms and other dances into the Lindy Hop"
Hey its dancing..it's movement. By the end of this session you will be mixing some blues, 20s Charleston, collegiate shag and Balboa all in one dance. It's about fusion...it's about fun...you will be amazed how easy it
is to go from one rhythm to another and remain musical and true to the dance. Makes your dancing really interesting...

**45min Lunch Break, 1.15pm - 2.00pm**

Session 3 @ 2.00pm - 3.00pm   "Fast band, Long Song... Ways to Cruise out on the Dance Floor"
So the band are playing two tempos..fast and really fast! This will unlock some tips to ensure no one keeps you off the floor. A combo of eight beat and charleston will make this a great session that opens your eyes.

Session 4 @ 3.15pm - 4.15pm  "Gospel Routine 1... Joyful, Fun, Challenging for All - Part One" **
Steven Mitchell inspired..this is a joyful routine that is loved all over the world. An absolutely amazing gospel tune and once you have it under your belt you can use anywhere. You will love it!

Session 5 @ 4.30pm - 5.30pm  "Gospel Routine 2... Part Two!" **
The routine deserves to be taught well and really nutted out so two sessions will be required. All welcome as its not a partner dance so you can enjoy it in your own way no matter what your experience.

** Sessions 4 & 5 (Gospel)...all levels are encouraged as its not partnered.

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3.  Workshop Level
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Day One:  If you have no prior experience in swing dancing, haven't danced for awhile or need to revise the basics (plus more)... Day one of the workshops is an absolute must for you.  We'll start from scratch, teach the foundations and build into some seriously fun material.

Day Two:  Have you done some swing dancing before?  If so, this day of workshops is geared more towards those who have danced before and are looking for something extra.  If you have done Day one of the workshops, you are more than equipped to come along to day two.


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4.  Cost & Registration:
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The cost for this fantastic workshop is $120 per person for the whole weekend, $75 for just one day or $25 per individual session.  To allow the smooth running on the day, we do ask that you register beforehand by following the below steps:

A.  Please make payment by one of the following methods:
Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking, including your 'SURNAME'and the word 'GOLD'in the description of the transfer for identification. Without it, there is no way we can identify the payment is yours in our account, and your payment may not be recorded.  Our banking details are:

Westpac Account Name: Swing Patrol Dance Group Pty Ltd
BSB: 033 072
Acct #: 248 364

or Send your cheque or money order made out to "Swing Patrol Dance Group Pty Ltd" (with a small note saying 'Payment for Gold Coast Swing Workshop'') to:
Swing Patrol,  3 Grattan St, Prahran VIC 3181.


B. AFTER payment has been made, please send an email toinfo@swingpatrol.com.au complete with ALL of these details:
Gold Coast Swing Workshop Registration
Name:
Contact Email:
Phone Number:
Payment - I have paid by Direct Deposit, Money Order or Cheque (choose one)


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5.  Questions
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If you have any specific questions about the workshops content… email scott@swingpatrol.com.au or info@swingpatrol.com.au for any other inquiries.