End of March, intro April class update

Hey  Taipei Swing,

Last class in March - tomorrow, 3.27!  

We'll go over the Charleston moves that David worked on with us, plus add a thing or two and show you how to get out of it.  So, unless you'd like to spend the rest of your dancing life in tandem Charleston, you should definitely come out!

Even though this Thursday marks the last Thursday in March, we will continue right on into April.  Since our Thursday crew is doing so well, I'd like to bump the classes up to work with 8-count material, which means that it is no longer a beginner class.  However, starting this Sunday (3.29), we will offer introductory classes at Barbados, from 7.30-8pm, just before the open dancing.  There will be a $50 charge for the class.  There is a one-drink minimum for everyone, whether you come for the class or just for the open dancing.

With all these changes happening, please take careful notice of the schedule for April:

Thurs. 4.2

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

Danswell

Sun. 4.5

7.30-8pm - intro/beginner lesson

8-? - open dancing

Barbados

Thurs. 4.9

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

Danswell

Sun. 4.12

7.30-8pm - intro/beginner lesson

8-? - open dancing

Thurs. 4.16

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

Danswell

Sun. 4.19

7.30-8pm - intro/beginner lesson

8-? - open dancing

Thurs. 4.23

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

Danswell

Sun. 4.26

7.30-8pm - intro/beginner lesson

8-? - open dancing

Thurs. 4.30

8-9pm - intermediate lesson

Danswell

Sun. 5.3

7.30-8pm - intro/basic lesson

8-? - open dancing

All classes at Danswell include a warm-up about 10 minutes before class starts, and a free practice session for 20 minutes after class.  Please remember to carry your dance shoes with you - no street shoes allowed in the studio.  

Classes at Danswell can be counted toward Taipei Swing memberships.  However, classes at Barbados should be paid at the time of class.

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

Open dancing at Barbados tonight 3.15

We are on for open dancing at Barbados tonight!  The fun starts at 8pm and goes until....?  Come out and join us to practice your moves or pick up some new ones, enjoy some good music, and of course, great company!

Barbados

101 Songren Rd (in the back of the Capital Bldg., b/w Brown Sugar and the Outback)

XinYi District, Taipei

See you on the dance floor!

Maria

Swing tonight 2/1

Hey Taipei Swing,

Now that all the feasts and fun of the Chinese New Year are behind us, we're back on for social dancing at Barbados.  Come out and dust off all those moves that got neglected from nights spent at the mahjong table, and bring a friend!  Open dancing starts at 7pm.

See you on the on the dance floor!

Swing this Sunday (1.18) at Barbados

Hey Taipei Swing Dancers,

So, it's been confirmed - social dancing is back ON this Sunday (1.18) at Barbados. The fun starts at 7pm. Bring a friend and be sure to come out and dust off all of those dance moves by practicing them out on the dance floor!

Class schedule update

Attention Taipei Swing Dancers!!!!

I just want to make sure everyone notices that our weekly Sunday classes at Barbados has been put on hold until further notice. That means there is NO swing on Sundays for the time-being.

However, we do still have classes and open dancing at Hips on Wednesday nights, so come on out and feel free to invite your friends!

First Hong Kong Lindy Exchange

Hong Kong is hosting its first-ever lindy exchange this weekend, November 21-23. We're very excited for this great opportunity to visit a beautiful city, meet and dance with other lindy hoppers from all over Asia, and to let the Asian lindy hop community know that Taipei exists on the swing map.

However, since the exchange takes place over the weekend and 3 of our main dancers - Maria, JC and Mindy - are attending, that means we need to cancel Barbados this Sunday, 11.23. So, no class or open dancing at Barbados this weekend. However, we will resume our regular schedule on Wednesday at Hips.

New System for Taipei Swing

Hello Taipei Swing Dancers!

Starting in October, Taipei Swing will start operating on a membership basis. Here's how it's going to work:

Schedule

Wednesdays @ Hips
B1, No. 277, Sec 2, Dun-Hua S. Rd., Taipei City; tel: (02)2378-9955
(Close to HePing E. Rd., and Far Eastern Hotel, next to Salt & Bread Restaurant)
8.30pm - intermediate class (focusing on 8-count moves)
9.30pm - open dancing

Sundays @ Barbados
No. 101, Songren Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City; tel: (02)8780-5265
(Across the street from Neo 19, behind the Capital bdg, next to Brown Sugar)
7.30pm - beginner class (focusing on 6-count moves)
8.30pm - open dancing

Because we're starting fresh with a new system, both the beginner
class and the intermediate will be open to all (for October only). The
beginner class will begin with 6-count basic, while the intermediate
class will focus on 8-count moves.

Classes will run on 4-week sessions.New students may join in weeks 1
or 2 only. New people who show up on weeks 3 or 4 will be asked to
wait until the beginning of the new session to attend class.

In addition to the classes outline above, Taipei Swing will begin
Tuesday evening practice sessions again in November. These practice
sessions will be free and open to everyone. However, they will be
purely practice sessions - no instruction will be offered.

Pricing

Taipei Swing membership cards will be given to students who sign up
for classes. If you want to only attend the beginner or intermediate
class, you can purchase a 4-class card. If you take both classes or if
you are interested in committing to 2 months of classes, you can
purchase an 8-class card. Likewise, if you're interested in committing
to 3 months of classes, you can purchase a 12-class card. Completely
new students will receive a complimentary 4-class card (drink coupon
not included). Pricing is as follows:

Single class: $300 (drink coupon included) - non-members
4-class card: $1000 (drink coupons included)
8-class card: $1800 (drink coupons included)
12-class card: $2400 (drink coupons included)

See you on the dance floor soon!

Maria & JC

Swing and typhoons don't mix...

Due to the typhoon, swing at Barbados will be canceled tonight (9.28).

I look forward to seeing everyone back on the dance floor either this upcoming Wednesday (10.1) at Hips or next Sunday (10.5) at Barbados, or both!

New Thursday Venue!

Thanks to JC for setting up a new night of swing dancing on Thursdays, starting this Thursday, May 15th.

Where: Barbados
No.101, Songren Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City
(in the back of the building, behind the Outback Steak House and Brown Sugar Jazz Club)
台北市信義區松仁路101號1F
Tel: (02) 87805265
http://kitchens.lifestyle.msn.com.tw/restaurant/restaurant-2656.htm
Time: 7:30pm - beginner lesson (as in introductory beginner); 8pm open dancing
Entrance Fee: $0

We hope to see you all there Thursday!
Maria