Topic: Bristol & Bath Lindy classes with G&A - summer hols schedule

[andrew_w]

24 July Bristol 25 July Bath Final class of term

11 Sept Bristol 12 Sept Bath, regular classes resume

Special classes in Bristol (elmgrove) during the break

31 July Shag 1
7 Aug Balboa 1
14 Aug Shag 2
21 Aug Balboa 2

No prior knowledge is needed of these dances (and all of the jokes have been done before) There's no concept of beginners / intermediates just 2 sessions with a short break / practice

[Elaine]

No prior knowledge is needed of these dances (and all of the jokes have been done before)

Are you sure?    go on, name them! 

Elaine

[marty_baby]

Thanks for the info Andrew, well appreciated


24th?  Shazboots - I'll be in London



The classes for August sound interesting!

Are they normal "mon" class times?
Um... what are the times again?   


Cheers
Martin   

24 July Bristol 25 July Bath Final class of term

11 Sept Bristol 12 Sept Bath, regular classes resume

Special classes in Bristol (elmgrove) during the break

31 July Shag 1
7 Aug Balboa 1
14 Aug Shag 2
21 Aug Balboa 2

No prior knowledge is needed of these dances (and all of the jokes have been done before) There's no concept of beginners / intermediates just 2 sessions with a short break / practice

[andrew_w]

Marty classes will be at 7:45

Here's Graeme's text to get you interested

Have you never shagged? Have you ever wondered what it's like to Shag? Have you wanted to ask someone if they Shag? Then your luck's in - tonight's the night. A chance to learn the Shag so that you can make use of all these fantastic jokes and more. A whole evening of Shag!"

The Shag is an exciting and cool looking 6-count swing dance. A lot of fun with its kicks and hops, it is mainly danced in a closed hold but with separate & open elements. The shag is best used with medium to fast music.

The Balboa is an 8 count swing dance that evolved concurrently with Lindy and is ideal for faster music. It was popular with the college kids and saddle shoe set of the 1930s and is currently enjoying a big revival hear. Perfect to mix with your other dancing to make things easier when the pace really hots up   Marty take note!!! 

[marty_baby]

cool!... looking forward to it!   


NB:
how come the Shag isn't done 2 wks on the trot, then the Balboa for 2 wks afterwards?

I would have thought from a learning perspective - repetition, and building on the new stuf is the best way to learn...

[andrew_w]

bump to remind anyone interested

[Mr Cool]

cool!... looking forward to it!   


NB:
how come the Shag isn't done 2 wks on the trot, then the Balboa for 2 wks afterwards?

I would have thought from a learning perspective - repetition, and building on the new stuf is the best way to learn...





I struggle to understand why anybody would want to alternate balboa and shag classes?
Having done Balboa and shag. I consider myself  a  competent  balboa dancer  ( I have to say the basics are very useful to learn and can be fitted into many dance styles).
Shagging on the other hand is much bouncier and energetic most men are happy with one to three shags a night!!!