Sunday 10 July (1.30-4pm) – Remstone Show & Belvoir Big Band

Posted on 09/07/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop


Hi everyone!
As most of you hopefully know by now we’ve been invited to the The Great Rempstone Steam & Country Show this Sunday 10 July to dance along to the Belvoir Big Band. It would be great to see lots of you there. 

*1.30pm – Belvoir Big Band

2.25pm – Trent Navigation Sea Chanty

*3.15pm – Belvoir Big Band

4.10pm – Trent Navigation Sea Chanty

4.40pm Finish

If you’re available to dance for both sessions please let me know so that I can arrange free passes for you. Email: Lisa@nottinghamlindyhop.co.uk or message me on Facebook.

There’s heaps of things happening at the show besides from the dancing and it’s on all weekend so it should be a lot of fun.

About the show:

Celebrating our 60th Anniversary the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will provide displays on both days and we are pleased to welcome the famous Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team as our main arena event each day. There will also be the spectacular aerobatic display which amazed us last year with daredevil stunts in the skies over the showground. The American Civil War Society are appearing with their battle re-enactments, including cannon and rifle fire. With 30 acres of exhibits including 50 full size steam engines, some of whom attended that first show. There will also be Miniature Steam, Vintage and Classic Cars, Motorcycles and Commercials, Tractors, Barn engines, Models and Crafts, plus the Sentinel Club bringing both steam and motor examples. There’s plenty for children to do; Bouncy Castles, Slides, Funfair, Wildlife, Face Painting, Punch and Judy and lots more. There is a large Market, Real Ale Bar & a variety of foods. A Charity Fundraising Event. 10.00am to 5.00 pm each day (Evening Entertainment Saturday) £8 adult, £4 under 18, Under 5 Free. Free Car Parking.

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Learn the Shim Sham @ Sneinton on Sunday 22 May

Posted on 21/05/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop


We’re doing something a little different this Sunday 22 May at Sneinton – The Shim Sham! 

This is a mostly solo old school jazz routine that Lindy Hoppers the world over dance together at events and parties. 

We’ll be learning Frankie Manning‘s version to honour the great man in his Birthday month and celebrate the joy or our dance and all the fun we can have with it as we approach World Lindy Hop Day on 26 May.

Our regular Sunday classes will be replaced with a two hour workshop session from 6pm till 8pm to learn the routine and then we can social dance and practice through till 9pm. The session will cost just £5 and I know we’ll have a lot of fun 🙂

And all this fun will be housed at our usual venue, The Old School Hall, Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham – see you then!

Here are some clips to get you in the mood…

  1. I’ve tried to find the original of this video but instead came across this version filmed live at Frankie 95 in New York. Listen to the crowd go wild (I was one of them)! – Shim Sham really is Global  https://youtu.be/XTFh_Ty6YcE
  2. Here are dancers from Frankie 95 Shim Shamming in Central Park, NYC https://youtu.be/6OKcA1bLkQE
  3. The classic clip of the wonderful Frankie and Erin (during the revival years) demonstrating the steps … https://youtu.be/g2FyvoAi2ew
  4. This is a lovely Shim Sham inspired Lindy Hop routine from Thomas and Alice … https://youtu.be/QYno_v0KkUs
  5. And finally if you want to know more about the fabulous Frankie Manning look no further … http://www.frankiemanning.com
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May classes

Posted on 08/05/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop

We’re back!! I hope you all had a great bank holiday break last weekend. We’ve now got 3 weeks of classes each Sunday (Lindy Hop) and Monday (Solo Jazz) until the next Bank Holiday so tear yourself away from the garden and head on down to Sunny Sneinton for your regular Lindy fix at 5.30pm for beginners, 7pm for Improvers or/and 8.15pm for Intermediates.

See you all later! 🙂

Lisa xx

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Happy Easter everyone! 2 week class break

Posted on 27/03/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop

Hope you’re all having a lovely Easter weekend. To remind you we’re on a 2 week break, so no classes this week or next. 

Happy Easter everyone! 

See you on 10 April for Lindy Hop and 11 April for Solo Jazz.

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NOTTINGJAM STARTS TODAY!! 

Posted on 04/03/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop

 
200 dancers from across the UK and from here in Nottm are about to have an amazing weekend 🙂

If you’re not booked on, COME TO THE SOCIAL DANCES!! There may also be a couple of last minute tickets for the classes available too so check out the website now – don’t miss out, it’s going to be a blast! For everyone who is already taking part – SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!

(PS – remember that Sneinton classes are cancelled this Sunday (6/3/16) and Monday (7/3/16))

http://swingsocnotts.wix.com/nottingjam

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Sunday 10 January 2016: Classes start back today!

Posted on 10/01/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop

Hurray! Classes start back today! Lindy Hop today and solo jazz roots tomorrow.  I’m really looking forward to seeing you all again and maybe some new folks too. 

As always, all are welcome, just drop by. And you don’t need to come with a partner as we rotate in classes so that you learn to dance with everyone  🙂

Lindy Hop beginners class starts today at 5.30pm, Improvers at 7pm, Intermediates at 8.15pm and as usual there’s complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits to enjoy along with music before and in between classes through till 9pm so that you can practice your steps and enjoy the best reason for learning to Lindy Hop – social dancing 🙂 

If this is your first time, we’re at The Old School Hall, Windmill Lane, Sneinton.  It’s 5-10 mins walk from the Ice stadium or if you’re driving follow the brown signs to Green’s Windmill and Science Centre and you’ll find a big, free to use, car park and our hall just in front of you.

Beginners class is just £4 per person (and £5 for the other levels with free entry to the preceding classes)

If you’re interested in the Solo Jazz (all levels) class, that’s also at the Old School Hall, starting tomorrow, Monday 11 January 2016 at 8pm and is also just £4.

See you all soon!

Lisa xx

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Happy New Year – Classes start back on Sunday 10 January

Posted on 03/01/2016 by nottinghamlindyhop

Just a quick reminder that classes start back next week on Sunday 10 January for Lindy Hop and Monday 11 January for Solo Jazz. See you all then. Happy New Year everyone. Lisa xx

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Sun 13 Dec: Christmas Tea Dance and Fuddle

Posted on 06/12/2015 by nottinghamlindyhop

We’ve been mentioning this for weeks but now I’ve finally gotten around to creating the Facebook event so it must be official! 🙂
NLH @ Sneinton: Christmas Party and Fuddle

£4 on the door, doors open at 6pm and we’ll dance on till 10/10.30pm. Whether you’ve been coming to classes forever or only a couple of weeks, wherever you usually dance, all are welcome! 

Please bring food for the Fuddle for us all to share. I’ll provide the teas and coffees as usual but you can also bring your own. The fuddle’s been getting better and better lately, wonder what we can rustle up this time 🙂



There’ll be an introductory fun class, jam circles, snowballs, shim sham and dancing to great DJ’d swing music – no doubt with the obligatory occasional Christmas Swing tune 🙂 to dance your socks off to.
I’m really looking forward to seeing you all there and celebrating the end of another great year of swing dance in Nottingham. Merry Christmas Everyone!

 

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No class this Sunday 22 November

Posted on 20/11/2015 by nottinghamlindyhop

Sad news folks, unfortunately due to a number of reasons I’m having to cancel this Sunday’s Lindy Hop classes in Sneinton (Sun 22 Nov). 

We’ll be back next weekend on Sunday 29 November and Monday Jazz classes are running as usual. 

Sorry for the short notice. Please spread the word.

Lisa xx

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Sunday 8 November – Classes are on!

Posted on 04/11/2015 by nottinghamlindyhop

Good news folks!

After a moment of doubt last Sunday I can now confirm that all 3 classes (Fundamentals, More Rhythms and Intermediates) are ON this Sunday 8 November. Hurrah!!

The very lovely Rose & Chris will be putting you through your Lindy Hop paces from 5.30pm through till 9pm (see www.nottinghamlindyhop.com/classes for full schedule). 

Please head down to The Old School Hall, Windmill Lane, Sneinton this Sunday and show your support and take the opportunity to keep your regular weekly learning on track supported by two fab teaching peeps 🙂 

I’ll be back with you all the following week (Nov 15) and am looking forward to seeing what you’ve learned 🙂

Note: Monday Jazz classes are continuing as usual. 

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