classes

come and try this thing called SWING!

	the end of an era I am sorry everyone, but as of Monday 20 June 2011, The Swing Station is no longer running weekly classes. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all over the last four years, and I hope you continue to love and explore this wonderful dance.

the end of an era

I am sorry everyone, but as of Monday 20 June 2011, The Swing Station is no longer running weekly classes. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all over the last four years, and I hope you continue to love and explore this wonderful dance.

We have lessons and social dancing at two fabulous venues two days a week - so come and join us - we LOVE having new people! We are a friendly bunch, and whether you are new to Auckland, or new to dancing, we will make you welcome. There is no need to register in advance, so don't delay, just check out the next start date for your preferred venue, and come along and join in !! And hey, all new people get their first lesson FREE so what have you got to lose!

Mondays		Mt Eden \| Methodist Church Hall, cnr Ngauruhoe St and Mt Eden Rd [map] next block course start date - 27 June 6.30pm - Lindy Hop Level 1 7.30pm - 30 minutes freestyle 8.00pm - Lindy Hop Level 2 9.00pm - Freestyle until 10.00pm

Tuesdays		Grey Lynn \| St Columba Church, 92 Surrey Cres (cnr Richmond Rd) [map] drop in entry - start any time 7.30pm - Lindy Hop Level 1 8.45pm - Lindy Hop Level 2+ 9.45pm - Freestyle until 10.30pm New venue starting 14 June Opening special - $10 entry per night

	first lesson absolutely FREE We KNOW you are going to LOVE swing, but because you may not know it yet, we give you your first lesson free - either your first drop in class, or the first week of your first block (so you only pay when you come back the following week). How good is that ??!!

first lesson absolutely FREE

We KNOW you are going to LOVE swing, but because you may not know it yet, we give you your first lesson free - either your first drop in class, or the first week of your first block (so you only pay when you come back the following week). How good is that ??!!

the good stuff • Complete beginners of all ages welcome • No partner required (but bonus points for females who do bring one!) • No need to register in advance - just turn up and give it a go • Single entry fee per night as we encourage experienced students to help out in Level 1 • Cool, casual dress and flat shoes recommended • A big smile and willingness to have fun essential • Tea, coffee and biscuits provided - and sometimes there is even cake !!
class costs Block Courses • Our 6 week block courses are $72 (students $60) payable in advance • Newcomers can try their first lesson FREE - so $60 (students $50) is payable on Week 2 Drop In Classes • Newcomers can try their first lesson FREE • After that, our casual classes are $15 per session (students $12) • 10 class concession cards are available for $120 (students $100) Two classes in one night • Entry is a single fee 'per dance style per night' (Lindy Hop / Balboa / Blues) • Once you move up to Level 2 we encourage you to help out in Level 1 for free • If doing more than one dance style in a night the second class is charged at half price Freestyle • Our freestyle sessions at our class venues are $5 (or free with a class) • Social occasions are priced separately
the fine print Payment • sorry, but we do not take EFTPOS or credit cards - payment is by cash or cheque only • nor do we take IOUs - there is strictly no entry without payment. Sorry, but such is life. Block Courses • no drop ins allowed in block courses • blocks can be joined after the start, but full payment is still required • blocks cannot be transferred across venues or blocks • no refunds or further discounts are given on block courses • completion of two Level 1 blocks or equivalent is required before moving up Concession Cards • Concession cards are valid at our drop in venues • Concession cards are valid indefinitely so can be used at your leisure • Concession cards are non-transferable and non-refundable for cash
class descriptions Lindy Hop Level 1 (Beginners) Our 6-week Level 1 course is aimed at absolute beginners with no previous dancing experience. It introduces the core figures and rhythms of Lindy Hop, including the basic 6 count, 8 count, and charleston based moves. Repetition and practice are the key, and it takes at least 2 blocks to master the entire beginners currriculum, although most students do 3 or 4 Level 1 blocks before moving up. Lindy Hop Level 2 (Beginners Intermediate) Level 2 continues to work on the basic principles, focussing on concepts such as connection, frame, leading / following, and listening to the music. We also introduce the next set of classic "must know" moves. In order to move up to Level 2 you must have completed two Level 1 blocks or equivalent (preferably more) and must be comfortable freestyling a charleston, swing out, and lindy circle. At this level, incorporating some social dancing into your week also becomes more important! Lindy Hop Level 2+ (Intermediate) Level 2+ is where the fun really begins! It assumes a working knowledge of the basic moves and principles (although we do continue to consolidate these of course!), and adds a wider repertoire of cool new moves to really enhance your social dancing. Typically students will have been doing Level 2 and social dancing for 6+ months before moving up. Lindy Hop Level 3 (Intermediate Plus) This kick-ass take-no-prisoners class is aimed at people who are seriously addicted to swing and really want to take their dancing to the next level :) Technique, cool new moves, musicality, improvisation, you name it, we cover it all !! Please note that as this is "controlled entry" you will be invited to move up when appropriate - so start impressing us on that dance floor! Balboa Level 1 In this course we introduce you to the basic Pure Bal and Bal Swing moves and concepts. As Balboa is a technical dance, progress is a little slower and it will usually take at least 4 blocks to get a handle on the essentials and be comfortable dancing at the higher speeds at which Balboa is typically danced. This is a great addition to your general repertoire and we encourage all students to take this on once they are feeling a bit more comfortable with Lindy Hop. Balboa Level 2 This is also a controlled entry class, and once we feel you have mastered the Pure Bal essentials (uphold and downhold basics, scoots, walks, paddles, crabwalks and breakturn), and the Bal Swing essentials (transition step, crossovers, throw out, pop turn and lollies) we will let you know! Blues Level 1 We are finally introducing Blues dancing for the first time this year, so these introductory classes are open to all levels, and will cover the basic concepts of blues movement, connection, musicality, and moves. Don't be shy - come and try it!
special classes & workshops In addition to the traditional Savoy Style lindy hop which is our major focus, we aim to broaden your dance horizon by also teaching a number of different dances or styles that fall under the 'swing' umbrella: 1920's Charleston Balboa Blues Swing Rueda Jazz Routines: The Shim Sham The Jitterbug Stroll The Madison The Big Apple The Tranky Doo Join our mail list to get notified of when these special classes or workshops are scheduled.
private lessons Private Lessons are a great way to fine tune your dancing and are available on request. ($50 for 2 people for 60 mins with one teacher.) A swing dance lesson (or series of lessons) can also be a great team building activity - at your venue or ours. Group pricing available on request.
corporate events Our teachers and demo crew are available to liven up your next corporate function with a taster lesson, demos, and social dancing to help get your evening started. Contact us now to book us in.
phew! what next? Heck, if you have made it this far then you have done all the hard work already, and it is all FUN, FUN, FUN from here on in. We would love to see at class THIS WEEK for your complimentary first FREE lesson - so JUST DO IT - it won't be as scary as you think, and you might just like it!!

the good stuff

• Complete beginners of all ages welcome
• No partner required (but bonus points for females who do bring one!)
• No need to register in advance - just turn up and give it a go
• Single entry fee per night as we encourage experienced students to help out in Level 1
• Cool, casual dress and flat shoes recommended
• A big smile and willingness to have fun essential
• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided - and sometimes there is even cake !!

class costs

Block Courses

• Our 6 week block courses are $72 (students $60) payable in advance
• Newcomers can try their first lesson FREE - so $60 (students $50) is payable on Week 2

Drop In Classes

• Newcomers can try their first lesson FREE
• After that, our casual classes are $15 per session (students $12)
• 10 class concession cards are available for $120 (students $100)

Two classes in one night

• Entry is a single fee 'per dance style per night' (Lindy Hop / Balboa / Blues)
• Once you move up to Level 2 we encourage you to help out in Level 1 for free
• If doing more than one dance style in a night the second class is charged at half price

Freestyle

• Our freestyle sessions at our class venues are $5 (or free with a class)
• Social occasions are priced separately

the fine print

Payment

• sorry, but we do not take EFTPOS or credit cards - payment is by cash or cheque only
• nor do we take IOUs - there is strictly no entry without payment. Sorry, but such is life.

Block Courses

• no drop ins allowed in block courses
• blocks can be joined after the start, but full payment is still required
• blocks cannot be transferred across venues or blocks
• no refunds or further discounts are given on block courses
• completion of two Level 1 blocks or equivalent is required before moving up

Concession Cards

• Concession cards are valid at our drop in venues
• Concession cards are valid indefinitely so can be used at your leisure
• Concession cards are non-transferable and non-refundable for cash

class descriptions

Lindy Hop Level 1 (Beginners)

Our 6-week Level 1 course is aimed at absolute beginners with no previous dancing experience. It introduces the core figures and rhythms of Lindy Hop, including the basic 6 count, 8 count, and charleston based moves. Repetition and practice are the key, and it takes at least 2 blocks to master the entire beginners currriculum, although most students do 3 or 4 Level 1 blocks before moving up.

Lindy Hop Level 2 (Beginners Intermediate)

Level 2 continues to work on the basic principles, focussing on concepts such as connection, frame, leading / following, and listening to the music. We also introduce the next set of classic "must know" moves. In order to move up to Level 2 you must have completed two Level 1 blocks or equivalent (preferably more) and must be comfortable freestyling a charleston, swing out, and lindy circle. At this level, incorporating some social dancing into your week also becomes more important!

Lindy Hop Level 2+ (Intermediate)

Level 2+ is where the fun really begins! It assumes a working knowledge of the basic moves and principles (although we do continue to consolidate these of course!), and adds a wider repertoire of cool new moves to really enhance your social dancing. Typically students will have been doing Level 2 and social dancing for 6+ months before moving up.

Lindy Hop Level 3 (Intermediate Plus)

This kick-ass take-no-prisoners class is aimed at people who are seriously addicted to swing and really want to take their dancing to the next level :) Technique, cool new moves, musicality, improvisation, you name it, we cover it all !! Please note that as this is "controlled entry" you will be invited to move up when appropriate - so start impressing us on that dance floor!

Balboa Level 1

In this course we introduce you to the basic Pure Bal and Bal Swing moves and concepts. As Balboa is a technical dance, progress is a little slower and it will usually take at least 4 blocks to get a handle on the essentials and be comfortable dancing at the higher speeds at which Balboa is typically danced. This is a great addition to your general repertoire and we encourage all students to take this on once they are feeling a bit more comfortable with Lindy Hop.

Balboa Level 2

This is also a controlled entry class, and once we feel you have mastered the Pure Bal essentials (uphold and downhold basics, scoots, walks, paddles, crabwalks and breakturn), and the Bal Swing essentials (transition step, crossovers, throw out, pop turn and lollies) we will let you know!

Blues Level 1

We are finally introducing Blues dancing for the first time this year, so these introductory classes are open to all levels, and will cover the basic concepts of blues movement, connection, musicality, and moves. Don't be shy - come and try it!

special classes & workshops

In addition to the traditional Savoy Style lindy hop which is our major focus, we aim to broaden your dance horizon by also teaching a number of different dances or styles that fall under the 'swing' umbrella:

1920's Charleston
Balboa
Blues
Swing Rueda
Jazz Routines:

The Shim Sham
The Jitterbug Stroll
The Madison
The Big Apple
The Tranky Doo

Join our mail list to get notified of when these special classes or workshops are scheduled.

private lessons

Private Lessons are a great way to fine tune your dancing and are available on request.
($50 for 2 people for 60 mins with one teacher.)

A swing dance lesson (or series of lessons) can also be a great team building activity - at your venue or ours. Group pricing available on request.

corporate events

Our teachers and demo crew are available to liven up your next corporate function with a taster lesson, demos, and social dancing to help get your evening started. Contact us now to book us in.

phew! what next?

Heck, if you have made it this far then you have done all the hard work already, and it is all FUN, FUN, FUN from here on in. We would love to see at class THIS WEEK for your complimentary first FREE lesson - so JUST DO IT - it won't be as scary as you think, and you might just like it!!