Moonah Cars Rock and Bowl

Well the weekend was not all I had planned it to be, with deep regret and sorrow - I failed to make it to this years Cars Rock and Bowl. By the looks of the crazy cats who made it along, perhaps its time I hand over my baton, to the young swing kids in the scene.

Massive thanks to Olivia who rallied the troups, and grabbed all the info from Colin at Ultralux, I bet she had no idea that these crazy kittens would dress up and make it so special for everyone.

I am truly sorry to have missed it!

I did however manage to catch some of the fun at the Ally Cat bar on Friday night, our local bands gave these mainlanders a run for their money.. It was fast and loud (a bit like me after my third pint im afraid)! The fashion really took place in Moonah though by the looks of it, I cant wait to see these guys swinging into class with their snazzy threads!! HINT HINT.

ps - thanks to sal for the rockin pic

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

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

What to Wear?

Well Ladies - I know I have been slack - but its time you all went out (or stayed in) and had a think about what to wear to the upcoming Cars Rock and Bowl!!

For inspiration check out http://www.daddyos.com/
You will also find something for the guys to wear.. bite your knuckles girls, you will meet all of your future loves on this website!!

If you love what you see, but don't want to buy on line - head on in to Ultralux (Criterion St - Hobart), Colin or one of his handsome crew will sort you out with everything you need, skirts, shirts, shoes, and take a Cars Rock and Bowl flier with you, it will be a day you want to keep a memento of! Colin often stocks the same brands as you will find on line - but also has a great range of beautiful new friends for you to meet and wear.

Relle

News Just In - Dance but Non Swing

Attn All: Read below the fantastic email from a current beginner student - If i went already committed on Monday nights, this is where I would be! I honestly believe music and dance is good for the soul (we all know I need all the help I can get), so if you do make it along to the dance classes below, please leave me a comment, or email me, with your feedback!!
Relle


"One and all are invited to an informal twice-monthly Medieval and Renaissance Dance class in Hobart meeting on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at Irish Murphy's (in Salamanca) from 7.00pm - 9.00pm.. No experience necessary, all dances taught. There is no fee for the class, the venue being free. However, feel free to purchase a beverage of your choice from the pub in appreciation of their generous offer of the space. For more information contact Amanda at 6267-1706. Note: if the venue gets booked by paying customers, our class gets canceled. So far this has happened only once, during the Christmas Holidays, but the possibility exists."

Kareina*

4th March Class Wrap Up

WOO! How amazing was last night? It was FANTASTIC. A massive thanks to everyone who turned up for the Swing Out Block - numbers were massive and even (an even massive-er thanks to one special lady who chose to learn how to lead!).

We got all the way though "a swing out", next week we will look at starting from closed, and ending in closed.. Till then ladies remember "step, step, triple step, sideways, backwards, triple step".. Guys im not sure what secrets Duncan "Danger" Robinson told you, but keep up whatever you were doing, everything was looking great!

Beginners classes had a real treat, Duncan morphed into Duncan "i dont wanna do triple steps" Robinson, so it was six count with kicks!! The rain did not cool down the heat of the class - with a red hot pace set early on, and was cranked up a notch just before the end of class.. Was great to see a heap of beginers downstairs having a lemonade after class! Well done to everyone!

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