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Sunday 16 Dec: Sneinton’s Swinging Christmas Tea Party and Fuddle

Posted on 16/12/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Yay! Today is Christmas Party Day! To celebrate Christmas and the end of another great year of classes at Sneinton we’re going to be swinging out in style to some top tunes provided by Jazz Ian, Emily W, Lisa B … Continue reading →

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Fri 14 Dec – Swing Out with Nottm Uni Swing Society @ Red

Posted on 14/12/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

It’s Jitterbug night tonight at Spanky Van Dykes in Nottm. A night of classic and Electro Swing, a taster swing dance class and live music from the Electric Swing Circus. As a warm up, Nottm Uni Swing Society are taking … Continue reading →

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ULHS 2012 – Solo Jazz Final

Posted on 27/11/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

For my Monday night jazz dancers: Here’s some awesome inspiration to get your toes a tapping 🙂 The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown Solo Jazz Dance Final held in New Orleans earlier this year… Enjoy! http://youtu.be/t-QvZ4BhoVY Our fun Solo Jazz Dance … Continue reading →

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Live Jive 10 – Social Dance w. Live Music from Benny Lee & The Whistle Stop 5!

Posted on 14/10/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

We’re making a little change to our classes schedule this evening in Sneinton and will only be running the 1st and 2nd classes so that we can close the doors at 8pm and all get away to head off to … Continue reading →

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Live Swing & Blues at Nottm Contemporary

Posted on 29/09/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Change of band at the Nottingham Contemporary this Saturday night (29 Sept). Sadly the fab Maniere des Bohemiens are unable to play but, not to worry, it looks like the evening will still go with a swing courtesy of Rollo … Continue reading →

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Finding inspiration for our Solo Jazz class

Posted on 03/09/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Excellent Jazz class tonight folks! As promised, here’s the link to the inspiration behind tonight’s steps and styling, the excellent William and Maeva in their Lindy Hop Pro Classic routine from ILHC this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lez5jaUBCOE As discussed, if you hunt … Continue reading →

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ILHC 2012 – Invitational Strictly Lindy Final

Posted on 30/08/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

I just love it when new clips get posted to YouTube following a great Lindy event or big comp.  I’m currently spending a very happy few evenings overdosing on the amazing inspiration that’s coming out of the International Lindy Hop … Continue reading →

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Weds Night Swing @ The Roundhouse

Posted on 29/08/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Fancy a dance or/and just want to hang out at a fabulous bar with friends (old and new) listening to great swing music? Then head to The Roundhouse on Wednesday nights 🙂 Every Weds night (incl tonight!) from 9pm to … Continue reading →

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Olympic Opening Ceremony is almost here!

Posted on 27/07/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

To all Nottingham Lindy Hop Dancers Thank you so much for all your support over the last few months as I’ve been travelling back and forth to London rehearsing for my part in the Olympic Opening Ceremony which will take … Continue reading →

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Sat 7 Jul: Manière des Bohémiens @ Nottm Contemporary Tonight!

Posted on 07/07/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

This fab local Gypsy Jazz Band are launching their new album, Mélodies Manouche, tonight at the Nottingham Contemporary Cafe Bar. Free entry from 8pm Nottm Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB http://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/event/manière-des-bohémiens-5

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