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TasSwing on local radio

Keep an ear out for Dave and Tim on the radio with ABC 936′s Michael Veitch from 9-10pm on Friday night (Jan 20) talking all things swing!

 

Posted in General on January 19th, 2012.

 

Blues Waltz and then Regular Classes!

This coming Wednesday (Jan 25) is the last week of the summer program before regular classes resume on February 1!  So…

Jan 25 – 7:00-8:30 – Blues Waltz! 8:30-9:30 – Level 1!

Feb 1 – 6:30-7:30 – Level 2, 7:30-8:30 – Level 3, 8:30-9:30 – Level 1.

See the Class Schedule for more details.

 

Posted in General on January 18th, 2012.

 

Introducing Simon

Simon

Simon Chadwick

We’re sure you’ve met him before as a fill-in teacher, but we’re pleased to announce that we’ve added Simon Chadwick to our teaching line-up for 2012! We couldn’t be more thrilled that Simon has decided to come on board on a more regular basis, and you can be sure to catch him in class next year.

In the meantime, you can read his bio here.

 

Posted in General on December 18th, 2011.

 

Summer Workshop Program!

Here’s some news for you to keep you dancing over the summer!  Here’re the details for TasSwing’s summer program.  We’ve got three weeks of workshops and level 1 classes for you before regular classes resume on February 1.

The workshops will all be pitched at a combined level 2/3 standard, and will all run for an hour and a half.  Cost will be $12.  The level 1 class will fill the regular one hour timeslot for the usual $10.  Both classes in the night will still set you back $15.

All classes will be held at the Queens Head as usual.

January 11
7:00-8:30 – Swing-out Boot Camp with Barry and Bibsy
8:30-9:30 – Level 1 with Dave and Shan

January 18
7:00-8:30 – Camp Oz Prep (suitable for any level 2/3 dancer, not just those attending Camp Oz) with Dave and Shan
8:30-9:30 – Level 1 with Simon and Elysia

January 25
7:00-8:30 – Blues Waltz with Simon and Bibsy
8:30-9:30 – Level 1 with Tim and Pip

See you there!

 

Posted in General, Workshops on December 14th, 2011.

 

Beginner Deals 2012

For the resumption of regular classes in 2012 (January 11 and 18), we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be running a “bring a friend” deal!  If you’re an established dancer, and you bring along a brand new dancer to class, you’ll get your entire evening for only $5!

 

Posted in General on January 9th, 2012.

 

Listen to the TasSwing Playlist!

One of the things I most often get asked about by new dancers is, “what’s some good music to practise to?”

Well, we thought we’d make it easier for you all to have a listen to some swing music!  Click on the image below to access a free, music streaming website, and instantly listen to a list of great swing tunes we’ve put together!

Listen to us on Grooveshark

 

Posted in General on February 10th, 2011.

 

Free beginners class when you buy a meal!

TasSwing and the Queens Head Cafe and Bar are pleased to announce that with every main meal purchased at the Queens Head, you will receive a free pass to one beginners class!  So now there’s a great opportunity to have a fantastic meal before coming upstairs to your beginners class!

Simply ask the Queens Head staff for your complimentary pass. See Classes and Schedule for more information.

PLUS – multi-pass dance cards.  Purchase ten classes at once for $100, and we’ll give you a dance card for eleven classes!

 

Posted in General on August 7th, 2011.