Workshops and upcoming session

Taipei Swing is happy to announce a season of fresh starts! We've got new 8-count workshops planned for our dancers ready to upgrade, a special beginner workshop for those interested in coming to check out what swing is all about, and a new session starting at the end of May. Here are all of the details:

Intermediate (8-count) Workshop

Sunday, May 16, 3.30-5.30pm

Beginner Workshop

Sunday, May 23, 3.30-5.30pm

NT$200

Beginner Class (6-count, 6-week session)

Thursdays 8-9pm, May 27-July 1

All classes held at:

Danswell, 293 ZhongXiao East Rd., Sec. 4, 9th floor

MRT: Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall, exit 1

Pricing:
1. Completely new students receive a trial 3-class card for only NT$150

(not applicable to special beginner workshops)
2. 4-class: NT$1000
3. 8-class: NT$1800
4. 12-class card: NT$2400
5. walk-in students: NT$300

Validity of cards from date of purchase:
3-class card: valid for 3 weeks
4-class card: valid for 6 weeks
8-class card: valid for 11 weeks
12-class card: valid for 16 weeks

New Session Begins April 8 + new Intermediate Workshop!

Hey Taipei Swing people,

Great job to everyone who stayed with us this past session! We learned a lot, but that doesn't mean we learned it all. Continue with us for our next session to increase your swing vocabulary even more.

And, calling all newcomers - now is the time to join! We are beginning our next sessionthis Thursday, April 8, which will run through May 13.

Also, for those of you ready to take your dancing to the next level, we're also offering an intermediate workshop. Come join us to see what all this buzz about 8-count is about. See below for details.

CLASSES

What: Beginner class
When: Thursday 8-9pm
This session we are doing Cycle C. Even if you've taken beginner class before, remember that each cycle features a different sequence of moves, so there's something for everyone. We suggest taking the beginner class for 3-4 sessions before moving up to intermediate.
Where: Danswell, 293 ZhongXiao East Rd, Section 4, 9th floor
MRT: Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall, exit 1

What: Intermediate workshop
When: Sunday, April 25
This special class will run for 2 hours and will introduce you to the basics of 8-count (aka Lindy Hop). Students must have completed at least one beginner cycle in order to participate. More details on exact time and location coming soon.

**Please remember to carry your dance shoes with you - the studios do not allow people to enter in their street shoes.

***Followers are advised to wear shoes with flat, smooth soles to allow for easier turning.

As always, please inform us 24 hours in advance if you will be unable to make class. Otherwise, the class will still be counted on your membership card. Please contact either myself (0961.321.694) or JC (0988.556.606) if you will be unable to come.

SOCIALS

Friday nights are Swing Nights at Capone's!
BoPoMoFo plays live from 9-11pm
Taipei Swing offers an introductory class in between sets.
DJ music after the band.
Capone's is just off of ZhongXiao East Rd., Section 4. MRT: Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall, exit 2 (look for Capone's immediately to the left as you come out of the exit)
www.capones.com.tw

EVENTS

Ninjammerz Korea 2010
April 16-18

www.ninjammerz.kr
(some of us from Taipei are going - join us for a fantastic weekend of dance in Korea!)

Great Wall Swing Out
April 16-18
www.greatwallswingout.com

Dance happy!
Maria

Special Beginner Workshop and Swing Party

If you've heard about swing or been thinking about taking classes, then Taipei Swing has a special event just for you!

What: Special Beginner Workshop and Swing Party

When: Sunday, January 10

Time: 3.30-5.30pm

Where: Siris Lounge & Bar, 157 AnHe Road, Section 2

(just across from Carnegie's)

Price: NT200 (includes lesson and a drink)

No experience or partner necessary. Come join us and invite your friends for an active, fun afternoon!

Just fyi, flat, smooth soled shoes work best. Ladies, please avoid wearing open-backed shoes or high heels.

Dance happy!

Maria

Charleston workshops this weekend!

What better way to shake off these rainy Taipei winter blues than to warm up with some Charlestons?

Charlestons are not only a predecessor to what is considered Lindy Hop today, but are also a still very alive and integral part of swing dancing and a great way to keep up with faster music. Expand your dance vocabulary and come join us!

What: Charleston Workshops with Angela Hong
When: December 19th & 20th, 4-5.30pm
practice 5.30-6pm
Where: Danswell, 293 ZhongXiao East Rd., Section 4, 9th floor
MRT: Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall, exit 1

Workshop Pricing
Option 1: use your Taipei Swing Card - 2 classes per workshop
Option 2: 1 workshop, $300; 2 workshops $500.

**Please remember to carry your dance shoes with you - the studios do not allow people to enter in their street shoes.

***Followers are advised to wear shoes with flat, smooth soles to allow for easier turning.

Asian Swing Scene

Hey Taipei Swingers,

There's lots going on over the summer and into the fall around Asia. Mark your calendars and save your pennies so that you can take part in these various events:

TOKYO SUMMER SWING WORKSHOP - Tokyo, Japan - July 18-19
http://iswingtokyo.com/events2/ssw

PUSAN SUMMER SWING FESTIVAL - Pusan, Korea - Aug 7-9
http://www.pssf.or.kr/2009/en/main.jsp This is going to be a huge event. Over 750 Korean dancers have registered. There are only 100 spots open to foreigners, so register soon!

JEJU SWING CAMP - Jeju, Korea Aug
http://www.pssf.or.kr/2009/en/main.jsp

MENARI BALI LINDY CAMP - Bali, Indonesia - Oct 16-18
http://bali-lindy.webs.com/ They are offering a special discount based on how far you're coming from until July 10. From Taipei, that comes to $38 off the full price of $310. Register now and save!

And of course, in the meantime we've got our regular schedule of classes and socials here in Taipei:

Beginner class
Wednesday 8-9pm

Intermediate class
Thursdays 8-9pm

Classes take place at Danswell, 293 ZhongXiao East Road, Section 4, 9th floor. MRT: Sun-Yat Sen, exit 1.

And our Friday night socials at Capone's continue to be a hit and to draw regulars and newcomers alike. Keep it coming!
www.capones.com.tw.

See you on the dancer floor,
Maria

June Swings!

We had a great weekend with the kick-off of our Swing Night with BoPoMoFo at Capone's this past Friday and our Beginner Workshop on Sunday was fabulously fun!

Let's keep the energy up this week!

Thursday @ Danswell
8-9pm - intermediate class
9-9.20pm - practice

Class this week will continue to review our swingout fundamentals, plus the swingout with compression and the 8-count side pass we introduced last week. And of course we'll add on to our repertoire with a new move or two. 

Please remember to let us know if you cannot make class 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, we will still count the class towards your membership card if you're a no-show.

After picking up some new moves, it will be time to practice them on the dance floor at....

Swing Night @ Capone's - every Friday
BoPoMoFo plays live 9-11pm
intro lesson by Taipei Swing in between sets
free bottle of sparkling water for those who participate
www.capones.com.tw

Friday night is a great time for newcomers to refresh their basics and for everyone to bring their friends. Let's show Taipei that we can swing!

And, we will be opening up a new Beginner Class very soon. We'll keep you posted as soon as we have confirmation for a day and time.

See you on the dance floor!
Maria

New June Events

Calling all dancers in Taipei!

Taipei Swing is holding a special Beginner's Workshop on June 7.  This is the perfect time for anyone who's been away from swing for a while to come back and get back into the groove, and of course for all those newcomers or otherwise curious onlookers to come out, see for yourself and give it a try.  It's fun!

When:  Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time:   7-9pm

Where: Siris Cuisine & Lounge (just across from Carnegie's)

              #157 AnHe Road, Section 2

              台北市安和路二段157號

Fee:       NT$300 - includes one drink

AND....

Starting in June...

Friday nights will be Swing Night at Capone's!

Come groove to the jump bluesy tune of BoPoMoFo live, starting at 9pm.  Taipei Swing will provide an introductory swing class in between sets.  They will even push some tables aside to make more room for dancers - so come ready to strut your stuff!

Mention that you've come to dance at the door, and you'll get a coupon good towards a bottle of sparkling water.  Gotta stay hydrated!

Friday will then replace the Sunday intro class at Barbados.  We may still have dancing at Barbados, depending on how many people are up for it.  Check in with us at our Facebook group page, Taipei Swing, or email swing.island@gmail.com to find out if we will still be dancing at Barbados on Sundays.

May at Taipei Swing

Our schedule for May looks pretty much the same as it was for April - hooray for consistency!

Here's the lowdown:

Thursdays @ Danswell

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

9-9.20pm - practice

Danswell is located at 293 ZhongXiao E. Rd., Sec. 4, 9th floor.  MRT stop:  Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall, exit 1.  

Please remember that Danswell asks all dancers to leave their street shoes at the door, so be sure to carry your dance shoes with you.

Fridays @ Capone's

This is our opportunity to do our thing to the jumping and bluesy tunes of BoPoMoFo, Taiwan's best jump blues band.

www.capones.com.tw

Sundays @ Barbados

7.30-8pm - intro/beginner lesson

8pm - ? open dancing

There is a $50 fee for the lesson, and a one-drink minimum for all dancers.

Barbados is located at 101 Songren Rd., XinYi District, Taipei.

AND, we will have a special Beginner's Workshop later this month, on May 21.  Mark your calendars now and tell all of your friends!  Details to follow shortly.

See you on the dance floor!

Maria

The blues come to Taiwan...

It's been a fun-filled 2 days of dance so far with David in town, and tonight (3.20) will be no exception. Come join us for his Intro to the Blues class at NTUST, IB-306 from 7-8pm and see for yourself why swing dancers so often love to have the blues...

Then, after sending David off to the airport (don't go!), we'll take all our new bluesy moves up to Capone's for another night of live music with BoPoMoFo. www.capone's.com.

And, Sunday will find us back at Barbados as usual, starting at 8pm. It'll be the perfect wrap up to our 3-day dance adventure with David - we can practice all our new moves with all our new friends :-)

Barbados is located at 101 Songren Rd, XinYi District, Taipei. It's in the back of the Capital Building, in between Brown Sugar and the Outback.

See you on the dance floor!

Maria

Special classes this week 3.18-3.20

Hey Taipei Swing Dancers!

The time is upon us - David Trinh will be arriving tomorrow (3.18) to grace us with 3 days of special classes. Here's the schedule:

Wednesday 3.18
Cool Moves
8-9.30pm
NTUST, IB-306

Thursday 3.19
Intro to 8-count
8-10pm
Danswell (our usual studio)

Friday 3.20
Blues and/or open workshop
7-8pm (possibly starting at 6.30)
NTUST, IB-306

For those of you new to NTUST, IB stands for International Building, which is located immediately to the right of the main gate.

NTUST (www.ntust.edu.tw)
43 Keelung Rd., Sec. 4
IB-306

MRT: Gongguan, exit 2
Bus, 1, 11, 12, 254, 275, 650, 673, 907

All classes can be applied to your regular Taipei Swing membership card.

Don't have a card? No problem! You can purchase a card at the time of class, or just pay the regular drop-in rate of NT$300.

Please note that our policy of 3 complimentary classes to new members does not apply to these special classes.

See you on the dance floor!
Maria

P.S. Turns out that BoPoMoFo will be playing live at Capone's again this Friday, along with some special Swiss guests. So, after we have our lesson and practice, we can all head up to Capone's to put our new blues moves to some live music! www.capones.com.tw