Need to learn how to do the Shim Sham or the Jitterbug Stroll before the Clarence Jazz Festival? (Music-wise, we’ll be using Jimmie Lunceford’s “T’aint What You Do” and the “Jitterbug Stroll” respectively).
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Clarence Jazz Festival 2012
The Clarence Jazz Festival is on again next week, from February 21 to 26, and you won’t want to miss the amazing line-up of bands and musicians. PLUS Lindy Mob, Hobart’s premier swing dance performance troupe will be strutting their stuff on Sunday the 26th at the Bellerive Boardwalk. They’ll be performing in two sets at 1:30pm and 3:00pm.
AND we are looking for Shim Shammers and Jitterbug Strollers to join in the action! If you would like to join in a group stroll with Lindy Mob at the Clarence Jazz Festival, please let us know ASAP – contact Dave, or let us know via Facebook. The Shim Sham will be held at 1:30, and the Jitterbug Stroll at 3:00pm. However, we need to know for sure that you will be there so we can schedule the music!
Regular Classes Are Go!
Right – this Wednesday, February 1, we get cranking with our regular classes once again. So get yourself along to the Queens Head Cafe and Bar from 6:30pm for our level 2, level 3 and then level 1 class! See the schedule for all the details.
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!
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!

