SwingMania is Launceston's school for swing dancing. Come along Wednesday evenings at the Worker's Club for a fun and friendly learning environment.
No need to book, no experience or partner required, just come along, look forward to seeing you there!
The music of the 1920's-50's inspired swing dancing, getting jitterbugs on the floor for almost 100 years.
Our classes cover Lindy Hop, 6 beat, Charleston and other dances from the era. No partner or experience required - and within minutes you'll have your toes tapping!
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Find us on facebook, instagram or email us swingmaniatas@gmail.com
CLASS INFORMATION
UPDATE: Class this Wednesday will be held at the Launceston North Uniting Church Hall
128-132 George Town Road, Newnham
Classes will be tailored to best educate all students on the various Swing Dance styles while maintaining compliance with all current Government restrictions, and hygiene practices. Please see our COVID Update below.
If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact us via facebook or email.
6.30pm – Beginners – Level One
Designed to get you moving and on the dance floor, we'll cover some achievable moves and footwork that will have you looking and feeling like a real jitterbug out there!
7.30pm – Intermediate – Level Two
Developing ideas, moves and technique on from level one material, this is a place to stretch your dance mind and body and really strut your stuff.
Classes rotate between 6 beat, Lindy Hop (8 beat) and Charleston.
No experience or partner required, no need to register, just turn up wearing comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in!
Full night of dancing for only $12 (or buy a block of 4 for $40).
COVID-19 UPDATE:
If you are unable or uncertain about attending an in-person class. Please contact us for access to our Live online stream of the class.
Due to current restrictions and hygiene protocols we ask that all students please comply with the following when attending classes:
Payment: Please pay with exact change where possible, or make use of the EFTPOS facilities.
When arriving: Please arrive between 6.20 and 6.30, or 7.25-7.30. After paying please immediately proceed to hand washing facilities. Please do not move chairs closer to others. When class is called to start please find a floor marker and stick to it unless otherwise instructed. Social distancing is key, please under no circumstances hug or shake hands (even if you’re so happy to see friends again).
Recording: Our classes will be filmed for those who can't attend, if you would prefer to not be recorded take a spot closest to the walls (camera is focused on teachers).
Hand sanitiser: We have plenty of hand sanitiser, please use it throughout class especially if you have touched your face or have had to cough or sneeze.
Feeling unwell?: Keeping our students and teachers safe is our number one priority, if you feel unwell or may have been in contact with someone with Covid, have trave led interstate/overseas or have attended any large gatherings in the last 14 days it is vital you stay at home. Please let us know and we’ll make sure you can ‘attend’ virtually.
Class cap: To ensure proper social distancing we have a capacity limit for our classes. Please arrive promptly to ensure your place in the class. We would hate for you to miss out!
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions on concerns.
Join our facebook group here for regular updates of information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Science Week 'The Physics of Dance'
Join SwingMania as we play with applied physics in the context of dance, physics can definitely be fun!
We'll play with a variety of fun, simple moves, so find a bit of floor space, a dance partner if you can, and join us on Zoom as we get our dance & science on!
Book your free ticket HERE to get the Zoom link or head on over the our facebook event for more info.
Saturday October 10th - Sunday October 11th:
SwingZania! A weekend of workshops with Jethro and Charlotte from Perth, WA's Swing Zing.
More information TBC. Click here for the facebook event.
