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 Championships 2012 held in Washington, DC, USA last weekend.

Just to share the joy and to get you started on your own addictive YouTube trawl, here are some of the world’s top Lindy Hoppers showing us how it can be done in the Invitational Strictly Lindy Final …  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvsHGWgXrN0&feature=plcp

 

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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 close (for free) we have a little area of the bar to ourselves to hang out and play our music and dance the night away @ The RoundHouse, Royal Standard Place, Nottm, NG1 6FS.

Plus, for those of you wanting to expand your swing dance repertoire, earlier in the evening, from 8pm, John at Nottingham Balboa runs an intro to Balboa class which all are welcome to join for just £2.

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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 place tonight.

It’s been an amazing experience for me but I know it’s disrupted your regular classes quite a bit this Summer and I especially want to thank Barry for keeping everything running like clockwork along with Emily and Jenna for covering for me at the Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz classes – you are all stars!

There’s a small piece about me in the Nottingham Evening Post today and I give you all a big thank you there too 🙂

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Bulwell-dancer-prepares-star-Olympic-opening/story-16602512-detail/story.html

Well I have to sign off now to head to the stadium to start getting ready. For those that don’t know and are planning to watch it tonight, I’m in the NHS number (the one with the dancing Nurses!)

I hope you enjoy the show tonight and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday and/or Monday when I’m back to enjoy teaching you all again!

[PS: I didn’t give the reporter my age in the Eve Post article but I’m loving the guesswork!]

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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

www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/event/manière-des-bohémiens-5

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Swing at Sneinton Festival 2012 Tonight

Posted on 04/07/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

As part of Sneinton Festival 2012 (30 June to 8 July) Sneinton Hermitage are hosting an International Food Evening TONIGHT (4 July) and they’ve asked me to come along and play some swing music to keep everyone entertained as they dig in at the outdoor BBQ or hang out indoors at the other great food stalls.

Note: Other DJs of other music styles will also be playing throughout the evening.

So, all you Nottingham folk, be you dancers, foodies and/or lovers of swing come along to:

Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Sneinton Boulevard, NG2 4GN

Tonight from: 6/7pm through to 10pm.

Free Entry!

http://www.sneinton-alchemy.com/news/sneintonfestival2012-eventslisting

See you later! Lisa x

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No Lindy Hop classes on Sun 1 July

Posted on 01/07/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Remember Lindy Hop classes at Sneinton Old School Hall are cancelled today (1 July) Solo Authentic Jazz still on tomorrow (2 July) Lindy Hop back next week (8 July).

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Sneinton Hermitage Tea Party Cancelled :-(

Posted on 02/06/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Sad news folks – the Sneinton Hermitage Tea Party is definitely cancelled on Tuesday 5 June – however I’m sure you’ll all find lots of lovely other things to do instead – see you soon!

 

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The wonderful world of swing!

Posted on 30/05/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Wondering what this thing called swing is all about?  Or just want to feel absolutely fabulous about this wonderful world you’ve stepped into by coming to classes?  Well this terrific video about the Swing Crash Festival will explain all and give you a lovely warm glow inside, leaving you totally inspired 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ_r48VgTe4

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Welcome!

Posted on 04/05/2012 by nottinghamlindyhop

Hi all

Welcome to our new website.  At the moment http://www.nottinghamlindyhop.co.uk is undergoing a bit of a change (you may find it’s not currently available at all) so we’re living here for now 🙂

Dig in and find out everything you need to know, though bear with us while we add all the lovely info you need – more and more will appear as we go.

Bye for now

Lisa x

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