The Joint is Jumpin'! Swing Dance Classes

W E L C O M E !

Dances & Classes for March & April :
Portland, Eugene & McMinnville

NEXT CLASS SESSION STARTS MARCH 29 & 31st in Eugene & McMinnville: details below.
Celebrating 15 years of Teaching & building the Dance Community

DANCES:   MARCH 15, 22, 29 in Eugene & Portland

MARCH 15: JAZZIN THE BLUES DANCE
8 - 10 pm    FREE !
Live Music! Great goodies, wonderful floor!
Agate Hall: 18th & Agate, U of O, Eugene

THE PORTLAND SHIM SHAM DANCE: March 22
Video & photo shoot!

THE SHIM SHAM Workshop: 5 - 7:30 pm $10
I will be teaching Frankies traditional solo version for this workshop.
THE SHIM SHAM DANCE: 8 - 11:30 pm    $8
one fun dance where we shoot the video for Frankie
THE VIDEO SHOOT will be at 9 pm
This video will be sent to NY for Frankie Mannings 95th Birthday!
Dont Miss this one!
Evening package: $15 for the workshop & Dance!
Includes some yummy snacks.
Photos will also be taken by Evrim Icoz, professional wedding & Dance photographer: so dress your best.
Guest DJ's
NORSE HALL: North East 11th & Couch, Portland

BLUE SKIES BIG BAND DANCE
& SHIM SHAM VIDEO
MARCH 29TH
FOR FRANKIE MANNING'S 95th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN NY

Classes also start today: 3 Sundays
4 pm BEGINNING FOX TROT & CHA CHA:
Social Dance & Wedding sampler $30.
5 pm THE JITTERBUG STROLL :
a very fun swing line dance   $30
6 pm LINDY HOP BASICS:
The essential steps & styling, very cool! $30.
7 pm Inter. LINDY HOP:
always different! Must know basic 8 ct Lindy $30.
BLUE SKIES BIG BAND & SHIM SHAM VIDEO
8 - 10 pm, only $6 !
Agate Hall: 18th & Agate, U of O, Eugene

McMINNVILLE CLASSES :
3 TUESDAYS start MARCH 31st
6:30 CHA CHA: Social Dance & Wedding sampler $30
7:30 BEGINNING SWING & LINDY HOP: 6 & 8 ct steps & styling $30
8:30 LINDY 2: you must know the LINDY basics, this class continues from last session   $30
      Registration 15 min before class.
All Ages Welcome   No partner necessary
McMinnville Grand Ballroom: 325 3rd St., McMinnville, OR.
Directions: 503-474-0264

FRANKIE MANNING WORKSHOP:
NOVEMBER, 2009

Privates, Small group & Wedding classes available.
TheJOINTisJUMPIN.com 541-543.4443

Gift Ideas !

One hour private dance lessons for 1 or 2 persons
for an upcoming Social Dance occasion or Wedding.
Many people feel they are not ready for classes, a private lesson is a great way to circumvent busy schedules and shyness.
This also a great gift, or way to prepare for an upcoming event or WEDDING!
It is becoming very fashionable to give dance lessons to the wedding party and/or engaged couple as a fun way of preparing together for their special occasion.

Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing or Tango social dance lessons all available. Learn basic steps, styling, lead/follow connection, dips and turns, great entrances and exits to the dance floor! All you need to feel comfortable and confident for that first dance or social event.
Privates: $60 hour or 4 sessions for one or two persons

DVD's now available!
I have over 10 years of video tapes documenting :

Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop & The Big Apple

Betty Wood: The Big Apple, Shag, Boogie Steps

Chazz Young: Swingcopations, soft shoe for Swing Dancers.

This footage includes their stories, performances and 4 days of workshop classes !
There is very little footage of Betty and her stories, styling and steps.
These videos have very special and historically precious matterial.
A fantastic gift idea, and essential for learning the original and authentic steps & styling!

Videos are $40 per video, plus shipping, a great value for a 4 day workshop plus extras!

A great gift idea to give or receive !

PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL CLASSES:

Class payment is not refundable and not transferable to other sessions or persons.

Missed classes are the sole responsibility of the student,
make up classes are not available.

Joining classes late or skipping levels is not encouraged.

Registration begins 15 minutes before the first class.
Payment in full is required before class begins.

please come 15 minutes early to every class,
so we can start on time !

CLASS DEFINITIONS:

SWING BLUES:
a close but comfortable style of classic 20's Blues mixed with wonderful Swing & Tango variations. THE perfect place to begin dancing, or to learn how to dance to those lovely slow songs.

Wedding & Ballroom Classes:
Focusing on one or two dances these classes in
Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba & Cha Cha teach basic steps, lead/follow, and styling. Privates for the first wedding dance
include choreography, personal attention, entering the dance floor and finishing the dance with style. Group rates for wedding parties.

LINDY HOP BASICS:
The first original Swing Dance! Learn or review the necessary 8 count Lindy Basics, lead/follow, style & frame, in this most joyful dance!

INTERMEDIATE LINDY HOP:
Always great new steps, focusing on lead/follow, styling & musicality. Must know 8 count Lindy Basics fluidly.

ALL AGES WELCOME

Camps & Home School classes starting!!