This is no joke FOOLS!
Students last night were treated to three hours of power - but the one and only Barry "snazz bazz" Windridge!!
6.00 students fine tuned their swing outs - i have to say, the round of applause given to Duncan and I from Kara, Barry and the students for all our hard work last month, nearly brought a tear to my eye.. i was forced to take an extra large gulp of my beer!! Very humbling and extremely rewarding - Just so you know.. We do it all for you guys!! Us teachers get such a kick out of knowing that its all FINALLY COMING TOGETHER!!
7.00 students were introduced (some reintroduced) to the dreamy stylin of Balboa. In my personal opinion, we should be charging everyone twice the price for this class, Barry really is the authority when it comes to Bal, have confidence Hobart, you are learning from our finest (im not sooo shabby either if i do say so myself!!).
If you missed this class, either try to catch me (narelle@tasswing.com.au) for a quick debrief, or come along to class and try with all your mite to catch up! No new students accepted after class next week!
Tip for the Bal class - its gonna get crazy, if you would not go for a jog in it, don't wear it to class. This means supportive undergarments for EVERYONE boys and girls, and flat, comfy shoes for all as well!!
Beginners were treated just as well - but the weary but not defeated Barry! For the first time in a long time, snazzy took the back seat and I ran through the class with as much joy and passion as I usually do, but this time, I had proud moments, not just because of how well all the students did, but because, I was again teaching beginners with Barry (it has been a while). Now don't get me wrong, Duncan "Danger" Robinson, is an amazing teacher too, but Barry is a sometimes treat.. nice to have pepper up our classes every now and then.. wouldn't you agree??
Next week its still a mix 'n' match of teachers, this time its THREE HOURS OF POWER with yours truly. Kara is up north, cameo appearing in the Swing Patrol teachers line up, so I'm sorry gals and boys but you get me again for more Swing Outs at 6.00, Bringin on the Bal at 7.00 and six count at 8.00. Duncan will also be back for beginners, he was seconded to intermediate class this week!!
Relle
PS - how boring is this blog without photos?? Please please please email me what you have stashed away - or bring your camera to class.. there could be some brownies in it for you!!
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Weekly Wrap Up - 25th March 2009
Well it was one for the books last night - beginners were treated to some teacher teaching teacher action as Duncan and I took a romantic turn in our Charleston class. We taught "Dating Charleston" that included moves such as "surfer dude", "bowling" and "at the disco". Sounds intriguing right?? if you want to know more.. pop into class 8.00 Wednesday nights at the Queens Head in North Hobart OR - ask a beginner for a Charleston dance!!
The last lesson for Level One Swing Outs brought a tear to my eye, what a bitter sweet moment it is when such a large group of students graduate!! If you are keen to keep the swing out momentum going (heheh all pun intended), Barry and Kara will be picking up where Duncan and I left off, to polish up what you have, and to give you some more moves to add into your collection, at 6.00 April 1st (no april fools joke - serious, this is what they will be teaching next week).
Barry will do a double header for the month and will also teach an introduction to Balboa with me at 7.00. This is a BLOCK class, so attendance for all four classes is required. No experience is needed, so if you are looking for something new - this is the class for you.
Next month the level two class at 6.00 will do some more bal, if you are planning on attending those classes, you MUST attend this intro block (unless you have done a bal block or classes previously - please see Barry or my self for more info).
Ideally it would be great if all level one students stuck with Level One but also continued with their Swing Outs in Level Two, AND if all Level Two students came back to Level One for a visit and Balboa basics as well as staying in their Level Two class for some fancy pants Swing Out Action.
We are trying to make sure everyone has a clear path for progression, but also a clear direction as to where they can go to make sure they have their basics squared away. The design is to ensure there is an a two way travel situation between Level One and Level Two, allowing students to move up and down, not just always up and up (and missing out on essentials along the way).
Reading about it can be kinda confusing.. I like using lots of hand gestures, so come and see me if you need further clarification (or a puppet play) and I promise to make more sense of it!
The last lesson for Level One Swing Outs brought a tear to my eye, what a bitter sweet moment it is when such a large group of students graduate!! If you are keen to keep the swing out momentum going (heheh all pun intended), Barry and Kara will be picking up where Duncan and I left off, to polish up what you have, and to give you some more moves to add into your collection, at 6.00 April 1st (no april fools joke - serious, this is what they will be teaching next week).
Barry will do a double header for the month and will also teach an introduction to Balboa with me at 7.00. This is a BLOCK class, so attendance for all four classes is required. No experience is needed, so if you are looking for something new - this is the class for you.
Next month the level two class at 6.00 will do some more bal, if you are planning on attending those classes, you MUST attend this intro block (unless you have done a bal block or classes previously - please see Barry or my self for more info).
Ideally it would be great if all level one students stuck with Level One but also continued with their Swing Outs in Level Two, AND if all Level Two students came back to Level One for a visit and Balboa basics as well as staying in their Level Two class for some fancy pants Swing Out Action.
We are trying to make sure everyone has a clear path for progression, but also a clear direction as to where they can go to make sure they have their basics squared away. The design is to ensure there is an a two way travel situation between Level One and Level Two, allowing students to move up and down, not just always up and up (and missing out on essentials along the way).
Reading about it can be kinda confusing.. I like using lots of hand gestures, so come and see me if you need further clarification (or a puppet play) and I promise to make more sense of it!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Weekly Wrap Up - 18th March 2009
OMG - how late am I with last weeks up date?? Very late and I'm sorry!!
I would like to claim that my tartyness had something to do with being very busy, or because i was whisked away to some remote island for some raunchy weekend.. but alas.. just a case of extreme laziness I'm afraid!
Lets not wallow on the past - lets just move forward with the future..
This week is the last week of the Swing Out block, NEXT MONTH IS BAL!!! I cant wait!! For those of you who tried it out the other week at the Central.. I hope you fell in love with it, if you missed the evening, don't be scared - you don't need any Bal experience to come along to the Block in APRIL!!
Beginners - we will be doing Charleston again this week, but you know the drill, no previous experience needed!!
AND - I shall be filling in for Kara at 6.00, so any donations of beer or food would be greatly appreciated!
Sorry its such a sort blog today - you wait for the next one.. should be super!!
Relle
I would like to claim that my tartyness had something to do with being very busy, or because i was whisked away to some remote island for some raunchy weekend.. but alas.. just a case of extreme laziness I'm afraid!
Lets not wallow on the past - lets just move forward with the future..
This week is the last week of the Swing Out block, NEXT MONTH IS BAL!!! I cant wait!! For those of you who tried it out the other week at the Central.. I hope you fell in love with it, if you missed the evening, don't be scared - you don't need any Bal experience to come along to the Block in APRIL!!
Beginners - we will be doing Charleston again this week, but you know the drill, no previous experience needed!!
AND - I shall be filling in for Kara at 6.00, so any donations of beer or food would be greatly appreciated!
Sorry its such a sort blog today - you wait for the next one.. should be super!!
Relle
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Weekly Wrap Up - 11th March 2009
Hellooo BOYS!!
Congrats to the fine ladies who I assume are luring in all the gents into class, I know it cant just be me, because rumor has it, all 4 classes last night were lead heavy!!
Kudos does have to be given to the leads for swinging into class, and sweeping the follows off their feet, keep up the good work everyone!!
Week Two of the Swing Out Block too my breath away!! Everyone has come so far in such a such a short amount of time, FINALLY you will be able to bust out that move you have seen everyone else pull out on the dance floor! This week we achieved a mini sequence consisting of, a basic (from open to open), a sugar push, a basic into closed, and then from closed into open!! I know I have been strict on you all, and Duncan does love telling us all how important the basic is (and I completely agree!!) but next week I think its time to have some fun, shake it up a little, and do some inside/outside turns!!
Beginners Six Count, welcomed back a few familiar faces, with plenty of more experienced ladies offering to learn the lead! Fortunately or unfortunately, we were lead heavy - big thanks to Liv for stepping in and helping fix the ratio! This class taught, Six Count with triple steps, underarm send out, free change of place and the ole standard come back in.
Everyone keep up the great work, class numbers have exploded, but from experience I happen to know we are on the verge of cold and flu season, so now is the time to get as many of our friends and family involved, to help keep us running when the weather gets colder.
Dont forget to check the tasswing newsletter for more details on upcoming events, such as Tassies one and only Devil City Swing. More brownies will be on sale next week!
Till then, keep your shoes clean, and your collars pressed!!
Relle
Congrats to the fine ladies who I assume are luring in all the gents into class, I know it cant just be me, because rumor has it, all 4 classes last night were lead heavy!!
Kudos does have to be given to the leads for swinging into class, and sweeping the follows off their feet, keep up the good work everyone!!
Week Two of the Swing Out Block too my breath away!! Everyone has come so far in such a such a short amount of time, FINALLY you will be able to bust out that move you have seen everyone else pull out on the dance floor! This week we achieved a mini sequence consisting of, a basic (from open to open), a sugar push, a basic into closed, and then from closed into open!! I know I have been strict on you all, and Duncan does love telling us all how important the basic is (and I completely agree!!) but next week I think its time to have some fun, shake it up a little, and do some inside/outside turns!!
Beginners Six Count, welcomed back a few familiar faces, with plenty of more experienced ladies offering to learn the lead! Fortunately or unfortunately, we were lead heavy - big thanks to Liv for stepping in and helping fix the ratio! This class taught, Six Count with triple steps, underarm send out, free change of place and the ole standard come back in.
Everyone keep up the great work, class numbers have exploded, but from experience I happen to know we are on the verge of cold and flu season, so now is the time to get as many of our friends and family involved, to help keep us running when the weather gets colder.
Dont forget to check the tasswing newsletter for more details on upcoming events, such as Tassies one and only Devil City Swing. More brownies will be on sale next week!
Till then, keep your shoes clean, and your collars pressed!!
Relle
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
SWING OUT REMINDER
Hello kittens and cool kats!
Just a reminder that the Tasswing Swing Out block starts THIS WED (4th March) at the queens head at 7.00! You need to be available and committed to doing all four weeks of the block.. I hear on the streets of Tasswing Town that next month in Kara and Barry's class there will be the opportunity to learn more advanced swing out moves... Sso now is the perfect time to learn the basic from scratch or polish up to make sure you can move up!
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Relle
Just a reminder that the Tasswing Swing Out block starts THIS WED (4th March) at the queens head at 7.00! You need to be available and committed to doing all four weeks of the block.. I hear on the streets of Tasswing Town that next month in Kara and Barry's class there will be the opportunity to learn more advanced swing out moves... Sso now is the perfect time to learn the basic from scratch or polish up to make sure you can move up!
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Relle
Friday, February 27, 2009
Whats New for March on Wed Nights
Swing Outs!! Yep - you asked for them so Duncan and Relle will give them to you!! Well we will teach them to you!!
For the month of March Swing Outs will be taught at the Queens Head at 7.00. This is a block styled class, meaning there is an expectation to turn up for each of the four lessons.
You can pay in advance and purchase a monthly pass - very economical for students who will continue with beginners classes (recommended!!), or you can pay on the night, however, students who miss classes will have to arrange a catch up with their teacher (not another student) or wait for the next time Swing Outs are taught.
If you have already completed a Swing Out block and you are thinking about coming back for a refresher, the expectation is still for you to attend all four classes. Extenuating circumstances can be discussed with Duncan or myself!
I am personally really looking forward to teaching this dance and hope to see the healthy numbers we have had so far in the 7.00 class!!
See you there!
Relle
For the month of March Swing Outs will be taught at the Queens Head at 7.00. This is a block styled class, meaning there is an expectation to turn up for each of the four lessons.
You can pay in advance and purchase a monthly pass - very economical for students who will continue with beginners classes (recommended!!), or you can pay on the night, however, students who miss classes will have to arrange a catch up with their teacher (not another student) or wait for the next time Swing Outs are taught.
If you have already completed a Swing Out block and you are thinking about coming back for a refresher, the expectation is still for you to attend all four classes. Extenuating circumstances can be discussed with Duncan or myself!
I am personally really looking forward to teaching this dance and hope to see the healthy numbers we have had so far in the 7.00 class!!
See you there!
Relle
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The End (for now) of an Era
Last night was bitter sweet for all of us I think. Class numbers again massive, fast Charleston in beginners class took the pace to a whole new height, BUT, it was Bryce's last night of teaching for Tasswing (for a while).
It feels like Bryce and I have been teaching forever, and it is with great fondness that I look back on all of our classes (I hope students past and present do the same!). The good news is, Bryce is not moving away or quitting swing all together, he is just taking a teaching break to concentrate on his studies, so you will see him around the usual traps I'm sure!!
Stay tuned to the Tasswing newsletter for details of Bryce's guest appearances in class schedules, I know we all loved his Blues class with Kara, and I certainly know I would jump at the opportunity to teach with him again if ever he gets a break from his grueling study deadlines!!
I was asked last night what my favourite memory of teaching with Bryce was, and I spent a restless night trying to think of an answer to that question. Really there have been so many! For me our demos in beginners class always leave me a little weak in the knees and heart a flutter (could be the aerials we do!!), all of the subtle and not so subtle dirty jokes we would make in class, and all of the times we demonstrated "what not do to" made teaching with Bryce an absolute pleasure.
I might be getting a little nostalgic, but its hard not to!! Feel free to leave a comment on the best, and worst of "Bryce and Relle" (or Bryce and any of the other teachers), I'm sure there are stack we have forgotten or blocked out!!
Relle
xxxx
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Welcome One and All to the All New Rellezaboppin blog!
Welcome one and all to the all new Rellezaboppin blog!
Regular readers of the Tasswing newsletter will be quite used to my posts to the weekly newsletter that Dave sends out, however, to help keep that newsletter short and sharp, I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog and link you to it, rather than monopolize your afternoon break and the majority of the newsletter!
If you just found the blog by accident and want to find out more about swing dancing in hobart, email me at relled@gmail.com, I can answer your questions and even sign you up for the newsletter if you would like!
Other wise, stay tuned for post by me, and the other Tasswing Teachers!
Relle
Regular readers of the Tasswing newsletter will be quite used to my posts to the weekly newsletter that Dave sends out, however, to help keep that newsletter short and sharp, I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog and link you to it, rather than monopolize your afternoon break and the majority of the newsletter!
If you just found the blog by accident and want to find out more about swing dancing in hobart, email me at relled@gmail.com, I can answer your questions and even sign you up for the newsletter if you would like!
Other wise, stay tuned for post by me, and the other Tasswing Teachers!
Relle
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