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Swing Patrol is proud to present the sixth annual Australian Jitterbug Championships on Saturday July 19th 2008!

Swing Patrol's 10th Birthday Celebration - Featuring the B# Big Band

Swing Patrol turns TEN this August and we have a lot to celebrate. It has been an adventure that has involved literally hundreds of amazing people and dancers. From the first class of 23 people at the Rising Sun Hotel in Sth Melbourne to the current team of 50 teachers and over 90 troupe members across Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong and our baby school in Tasmania. Help us celebrate at the stunning Melbourne Town Hall on Sat August 2nd, click HERE for all the details!

Swing Ball

Dance up a storm at Launceston's very first Swing Ball.... themed 'Winter in Swingville'. Get a group together, take part in the free dance lesson and then dance the night away (with all your new steps) to St Joe's Big Band!

This is the night that all our dancers come together and welcome you to the Launceston SP Swing Community. With so many fun activities planned, there is no need to worry if you don't know many people. Remember everyone is in this situation... What a great opportunity to meet new like minded swing lovers!

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1. Details at a Glance
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When: Saturday 24th May
Where: Albert Hall, corner of Tamar Street and Cimitiere Street, Launceston
Time: Doors open at 7.30pm (no earlier)
Format: Complimentary swing lesson at 8pm, LIVE BAND from 9pm till late.
Live Music: St Joe's Big Band
Cost: $18 per pre-purchased ticket or $22 on the door of the night

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2. What's in Store?
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* The fabulous LIVE swingin' sounds of our fabulous band from 9.00pm till LATE
* Snowballs to get everyone dancing and if it gets crazy... maybe even a Jam Session!
* Swinging floor shows
* The much loved Shim Sham, group Charleston and not to mention a whole lot of other fun antics....

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3. How do I Book a Ticket?
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You can pre-purchase tickets for this fabulous ball for $18 until 5pm on Thursday May 22nd 2008. If you would prefer to purchase tickets on the door of the night, the cost is just $22 each.

**Pre-Event Ticket Sales CLOSE on Thursday May 22nd 2008 at 5pm**

To book a ticket for you or a group of friends, the process is that you pay first and then send us your contact details (in a separate e-mail, so that we add you to our VIP door list). If you pay but don't send us an e-mail afterwards, it's highly likely that your name won't be on the door... so don't forget! Please make payment of $18 by one of the following methods:

a) Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking, including your 'SURNAME'and the word 'TASSIE' 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

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

2. AFTER payment has been made, please send an email to info@swingpatrol.com.au complete with ALL of these details:
2008 Launceston Swing Ball Ticket Purchase
Name:
E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
Number of Tickets Purchased:
Payment: I have paid by credit card, direct deposit, cheque (choose one)

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4. Swing Ball - FAQ
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a. Information for Ticket Holders!
If you’ve been super organised and pre-paid your ticket to the ball… well done. You’re going to have a ball… literally! Remember, there are no paper tickets for you to collect. Instead, your name will be on a special door list. Just walk in, say hi to our friendly door girls and they will cross you off the pre-paid list before you enter the ball. If you have booked your tickets in a group, then your tickets will be under the name of the person who booked/paid for them. Make sure you know what name your ticket will be under before you turn up, just to avoid any confusion at the door.
Note that pre paid entry does not guarantee a seat or place at a table. It is simply an entry payment.

b. Table Seating
There will be some tables around the venue but these are not reserved or regarded as permanent seating for anyone throughout the night. They are used to help orientate you and from there you can dance, grab a chair when you’re resting or if there is no chair available, sit on someone’s lap and make a new friend. Better still. Get back onto the dance floor!!

c. What Do I Wear?
Many will have planned and made this decision already, but if you need tips the number one thing is to have comfy shoes to dance in. Many will be dressed up for the night and we encourage this. Swirly skirts, flip dresses, zoot suits, baggy pants, braces and even maybe the odd fedora hat might and an original vintage item might be seen on the night. There will also be lots of people not so dressed up wearing contemporary smart casual clothing. Beware of sore feet the next day..many of those who have done this before bring a change of clothes for later in the night or the after party.