MEET THE TEACHERS AT HEPCAT SWING Amanda & Tom - Directors of Hepcat Swing Debi James Jeff James Becky James David Edwards Brence Coghill Sharon Blance SOCIAL DANCING EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE YELLOW CROSS (SOL SQUARE) Our classes are focused on FUN!, FUN!, FUN!!!! No partner required! We rotate frequently in class and you will get a chance to dance with everybody. So, if you want to socialise, meet great people, exercise and have the time of your life, then come out to class and check it out! -------------------------------------------------- NEXT TERM OF CHILDRENS' CLASSES STARTS: FEBRUARY 2010 Click here for more details about childrens classes. -------------------------------------------------- INTENSIVE BEGINNERS COURSE: Wed 24th/Thurs 25th Feb - Deaf Society Hall 6-8pm, $50pp Whether you've just started taking lessons, or if you're ready to try out swing dancing for the first time, then this is for you - we'll spend 4 hours on Wed/Thurs night covering the material usually spread out over a 5-week Level 1 class - the advantage being that you won't have time to forget anything between lessons! No partner or previous dance experience is required, but registration is essential, so if you are keen to join in then drop us a line and we'll send you further details. ONE-OFF REFRESHER CLASS: Tues 2nd Mar - Deaf Society Hall (232A Armagh St) 7-9pm, $20pp The perfect way to refresh the basics before starting Level 2!! This 2-hour class will recap all the beginners' course material, so that you can head into your Level 2 class being confident with all the essentials. Please note that you must have completed both beginners classes to attend. -------------------------------------------------- NEXT SET OF 5-WEEK ADULTS' CLASSES STARTS: 3rd MARCH 2010 Wednesdays - Deaf Society Hall (232A Armagh St) 6-7pm: Level 1 (Beginner) Lindy Hop 7.10-8.10pm: Level 2 (Intermediate) Lindy Hop 8.20-9.20pm: Level 3 (Intermediate +) Lindy Hop Wednesdays - Yellow Cross Bar (SOL Square) 8.30-9.30pm: Level 1 (Beginner) Lindy Hop DROP IN CLASS Thursdays - Deaf Society Hall (232A Armagh St) 6.00-7.00pm: Blues Level 1/2 7.10-8.10pm: Level 2 (Intermediate) Balboa SOCIAL DANCING... Every Wed night from 9.30 PM onwards - Social dancing at The Yellow Cross in SOL (South of Lichfield) Square. Everyone is welcome to come along - bring your friends! COST: The Yellow Cross 8.30pm class is run on a drop in basis: $13 pp, no registration required! Regular classes run as a 5 week set (5x 1hr classes): Adults: $50 pre-registered or $55 un-registered Students (ID required): $40 pre-registered or $45 un-registered Intensive/One-off Courses: These have a specific cost associated with them, dependent on the course itself - please see the course details for the cost. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: Please note that we limit class size for 5 week sets, and monitor the ratio of leads to follows, to ensure that you will receive quality instruction. Registration is therefore essential for all class sets to guarantee a place in class. Full payment is required by direct credit prior to classes beginning, or by cash/cheque on the night. Simply flick us an email (hepcats @ hepcatswing.com) or drop us a line (342 8344) to register, and we'll soon get you dancing! -------------------------------------------- ADULTS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: Level 1 (Beginners) Lindy Hop This class focuses on the basic moves of lindy hop including the swingout, a lindy circle, charleston kicks and other basic moves. It also highlights the importance of frame, lead/follow skills and listening to the music. Level 2 (Intermediate) Lindy Hop This class is focused on reinforcing the basics from Beginner Lindy Hop, providing exposure to some of the more common moves led in social lindy hop and providing a foundation for improvisation. Level 3 (Intermediate +) Lindy Hop This class is focused on more complex moves, more lead/follow instruction and improvisation. You will be invited to join this class when your dancing has reached the appropriate level. Balboa This smooth dance style was developed on crowded dance floors and is great for faster music. Lessons will focus on Bal-swing, a combination of lindy hop and pure balboa. Medley Class Our Medley Classes focus on different styles of swing dancing to Lindy Hop, and are open to everyone from beginners to advanced dancers. In future sets we'll be teaching styles such as partner charlestons, solo charlestons, blues, and collegiate shag, which are all fantastic dances to add to your repetoire! -------------------------------------------- PRIVATE LESSONS We can teach you or a small group privately at any level. We charge from $40 per hour per teacher. Talk to one of the teachers or email us for more info.