Originally posted Thursday, July 29, 2010 (1 year ago)
Some helpful info on the competition:
The format will be Strictly Lindy Hop. You must enter the competition with a partner and dance with that partner throughout the competition. To register in advance, please email heather dot flock at gmail.com with your name and the name of your partner. The cut-off for email registration is Friday, August 27th at 5 pm. In-person registration may be done by 8 pm on the day of the dance. All competitors must have paid entry to the dance.
All registered couples are required to be at a competitor's meeting at 8:30 pm. Prelims, to DJd music will take place @ 9 pm.
The finals will be held during the 2nd band break (exact timing to be announced at the competitor's meeting) and will be danced live to the music of the inimitable George Gee and will be done in a jam format. Each couple will go in for a phrase 12 or 16 8s and clear the floor for the next couple, for two rounds. More details on this will be announced at the competitor's meeting, but if you've never danced a phrase, this will give you plenty of time to practice.
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p>Judging will be based on partnership, musicality and showmanship. Air steps are allowed (though cautioned during the prelims) and will be judged on their musicality and execution.
Originally posted Monday, August 16, 2010 (1 year ago)
We're just about two weeks away from the big event and I am thrilled to announce our incredible line-up of judges!
First on the list is no stranger to competition (she's been known to race her own children for the last popsicle!) experienced dancer, teacher, choreographer and judge, the one, the only, Ms. Carol Fraser!
Next up: he's been dancing the Lindy Hop for about 3 billion years and has seen it all. He survived the great Savoy vs Hollywood battle of the late 90s to emerge as valued event organizer and studio owner. He still wears his Bleyers and still takes Frankie's class weekly. He's our very own YSBD!Charlie.
Last, but certainly not least, I am extremely proud to announce that SavoyStyle's own, and she really needs no introduction, Ms. Judy Pritchett will be rounding out the team of judges.
I feel a little of the David Jacoby in me itching to get out. Can I get a woo!? :-)
Most of the timing listed above will stay as is, though it's looking more like the finals will take place at the top of the last band break @11pm.
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p>Look for the next announcement to detail some of the juicy prizes to be had by the winners and runners up!
Originally posted Thursday, August 19, 2010 (1 year ago)
And the prizes are:
1st Prize:
-$100 donation in your names to the Frankie Fund
-One month free registration to the Wednesday night Lindy Hop class of your choice including the Lindy Hop Routine class choreographed and coached by Heather Flock! (exp 12/2010)
-Evening Dance Pass for the Gypsy Jam Weekend 9/3-5
Dance all weekend long to the Lower Eastside Hot Club, Grand St. Stompers (hosted by Swing Remix) & Baby Soda Jazz Band (hosted by Avalon Jazz Productions) For more info on the weekend: https://sites.google.com/site/gypsyjamweekend/
-Free admission to all remaining Swing and Salsa events at YSBD! in 2010!
2nd Prize:
-Free registration to Laura and Heather’s Swingout Master Class on September 25th
-Admission to Swing and Salsa on 9/25 with Ron Sunshine!
-Free registration for September’s Intro to Lindy Hop w/Heather for you to learn the opposite role, revisit your basics or gift it to a newbie friend! Wed. at 7pm starting 9/1
- Private lesson to the 2nd place couple with Mike and Rachel- get your air on!
3rd Prize:
-Free admission to see George Gee every Tuesday in September at Swing 46!
-Free registration for yourself or a friend to September’s Intro to Lindy Hop w/Heather OR the Swingout Master Class on 9/25
-Admission to Swing and Salsa with Ron Sunshine on 9/25!
Thanks to Akemi Kinukawa, Eve Polich, Jenny Sowden, Spencer Weisbond, Paolo Lanna, George Gee, Laura Jeffers, Mike and Rachel and Tammy and Charlie of YSBD! for providing the awesome prizes!
Originally posted Monday, August 23, 2010 (1 year ago)
After a VERY exiting weekend of dance competitions at ILHC, I am really looking forward to seeing what our own New Yorkers will bring to the table for this comp!
Just remember, you do not need to be an international champion to enter this contest! There are some great prizes to be had, and valuable competition experience to be gained. The focus will be on fun. :-)
Originally posted Friday, August 27, 2010 (1 year ago)
The registrations have been coming in, Tomo's been selecting tunes for the prelims, George Gee is getting ready to smoke your socks off and I am simply excited!
Find a partner and enter the comp or just come and cheer your friends on and dance to the swingingest big band there is.
There is no registration fee to enter the contest, you can either PM me your names (before 5 pm today) or sign up in person by 8 pm tomorrow night at the dance.
George Gee and Dance Competition at YSBD!PRIZES!!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
http://www.youshouldbedancing.net
Dancing to the swingingest band in the world, George Gee and his orchestra! from 8 pm - midnight.
Special treat: Strictly Lindy dance competition with incredible prizes to be announced soon! Prelims at 9:00 pm. Finals at 11.
3 rooms/2 Bands - Swing / WCS/ Latin $15 before 9p/$18 after 9p Free lesson at 7pm
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sounds like a fun idea!
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Some helpful info on the competition:
The format will be Strictly Lindy Hop. You must enter the competition with a partner and dance with that partner throughout the competition. To register in advance, please email heather dot flock at gmail.com with your name and the name of your partner. The cut-off for email registration is Friday, August 27th at 5 pm. In-person registration may be done by 8 pm on the day of the dance. All competitors must have paid entry to the dance.
All registered couples are required to be at a competitor's meeting at 8:30 pm. Prelims, to DJd music will take place @ 9 pm.
The finals will be held during the 2nd band break (exact timing to be announced at the competitor's meeting) and will be danced live to the music of the inimitable George Gee and will be done in a jam format. Each couple will go in for a phrase 12 or 16 8s and clear the floor for the next couple, for two rounds. More details on this will be announced at the competitor's meeting, but if you've never danced a phrase, this will give you plenty of time to practice.
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p>Judging will be based on partnership, musicality and showmanship. Air steps are allowed (though cautioned during the prelims) and will be judged on their musicality and execution.
We're just about two weeks away from the big event and I am thrilled to announce our incredible line-up of judges!
First on the list is no stranger to competition (she's been known to race her own children for the last popsicle!) experienced dancer, teacher, choreographer and judge, the one, the only, Ms. Carol Fraser!
Next up: he's been dancing the Lindy Hop for about 3 billion years and has seen it all. He survived the great Savoy vs Hollywood battle of the late 90s to emerge as valued event organizer and studio owner. He still wears his Bleyers and still takes Frankie's class weekly. He's our very own YSBD!Charlie.
Last, but certainly not least, I am extremely proud to announce that SavoyStyle's own, and she really needs no introduction, Ms. Judy Pritchett will be rounding out the team of judges.
I feel a little of the David Jacoby in me itching to get out. Can I get a woo!? :-)
Most of the timing listed above will stay as is, though it's looking more like the finals will take place at the top of the last band break @11pm.
<
p>Look for the next announcement to detail some of the juicy prizes to be had by the winners and runners up!
And the prizes are:
1st Prize:
-$100 donation in your names to the Frankie Fund
-One month free registration to the Wednesday night Lindy Hop class of your choice including the Lindy Hop Routine class choreographed and coached by Heather Flock! (exp 12/2010)
-Evening Dance Pass for the Gypsy Jam Weekend 9/3-5
Dance all weekend long to the Lower Eastside Hot Club, Grand St. Stompers (hosted by Swing Remix) & Baby Soda Jazz Band (hosted by Avalon Jazz Productions) For more info on the weekend: https://sites.google.com/site/gypsyjamweekend/
-Free admission to all remaining Swing and Salsa events at YSBD! in 2010!
2nd Prize:
-Free registration to Laura and Heather’s Swingout Master Class on September 25th
-Admission to Swing and Salsa on 9/25 with Ron Sunshine!
-Free registration for September’s Intro to Lindy Hop w/Heather for you to learn the opposite role, revisit your basics or gift it to a newbie friend! Wed. at 7pm starting 9/1
- Private lesson to the 2nd place couple with Mike and Rachel- get your air on!
3rd Prize:
-Free admission to see George Gee every Tuesday in September at Swing 46!
-Free registration for yourself or a friend to September’s Intro to Lindy Hop w/Heather OR the Swingout Master Class on 9/25
-Admission to Swing and Salsa with Ron Sunshine on 9/25!
Thanks to Akemi Kinukawa, Eve Polich, Jenny Sowden, Spencer Weisbond, Paolo Lanna, George Gee, Laura Jeffers, Mike and Rachel and Tammy and Charlie of YSBD! for providing the awesome prizes!
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After a VERY exiting weekend of dance competitions at ILHC, I am really looking forward to seeing what our own New Yorkers will bring to the table for this comp!
Just remember, you do not need to be an international champion to enter this contest! There are some great prizes to be had, and valuable competition experience to be gained. The focus will be on fun. :-)
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p>
The registrations have been coming in, Tomo's been selecting tunes for the prelims, George Gee is getting ready to smoke your socks off and I am simply excited!
Find a partner and enter the comp or just come and cheer your friends on and dance to the swingingest big band there is.
There is no registration fee to enter the contest, you can either PM me your names (before 5 pm today) or sign up in person by 8 pm tomorrow night at the dance.
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Ladies and gentlemen, I've just been informed that Chazz Young will be in the house!!!
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p>See you tonight!
HEre's some video of the final heat of the strictly lindy comp.
Thanks, Lilieblue for organizing this! So much fun.
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p>And congrats to AJ and Elaine for the win!
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