UVSS UVic Swing Dance Club

2012-01-24T16:22:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

Just a reminder, we are back on our normal schedule next Monday, January 30th.

If you have the itch to go dance this week, there are options!

As always, Monday Nights the Flying Saucers at Swan's Brewpub downtown (I'll be there, and a bunch of other regulars from around town), no cover, but a purchase of drinks and/or food is not a bad idea.

Wednesday night is Rhythm Room at the Base Lounge (https://www.facebook.com/events/282148931849118/). Lesson at 9pm and dance at 9:30, and costs $4 for students. They are teaching Lindy Hop this week

Thursday night at Swan's is some a blues band, expect some of us dancers to be there, once again, it is free, but support the venue, and get some food or drinks

Saturday Night is Nothin' But Swing at St. Johns Hall downtown, Lesson at 8:30, and dancing till 12:30ish! Cost is $5 for students. Come see us on the floor.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Happy New Year

2012-01-05T17:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope that you all had a great break and are ready to get back to studying. This is just a quick update for everyone for the new year.

First things first, next week is club days (Wednesday January 11, and Thursday January 12), meaning we need people to sit at the table and get people signed up for the club. If you are interested in helping out, send us an email (uvicswing@gmail.com) and let us know when you are available. We will see if we can get you a shift, if you cannot sit at the table, come visit us and hang out for a little.

This leads to the next point, there is NO dance or lessons on Monday January 9. To make up for this, there is a live band this Saturday at the Nothin' But Swing dance (https://www.facebook.com/events/298684150169799/). Its a blast and I hope that you all can come out this Saturday ($10 for students).

Our first dance and lesson will be on January 16. Same as before, intermediate lesson at 5:30 and the beginner lesson starts at 6:30 in Vertigo. The social dance is from 7:30 to 8:30.

Lets have a great semester, and hope to see you all on the floor.

Spring 2012!!!

2011-12-01T15:34:00.000-08:00

Hello Hep Katz and Kittenz!

Thanks for coming out and dancing Fall 2011! I know you are all just as excited as me to see the schedule for the spring! Here it is!

Almost every Monday at Vertigo in the Sub (January 16th until March 26th)!
Intermediate Lesson: 5:30-6:30pm
Beginner Lesson: 6:30-7:30pm
Open Dance: 7:30-8:30pm

January 16, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 5, 19, 26

**exceptions: No dance January 23 or March 12 =( **
*** The last dance will be a live band/end of year party!***

If you would like to help out next semester, ask questions, try DJing out, or even teach, please email uvicswing@gmail.com and we'll see what we can do!

Peace, Love, and Lindy,
UVSS Swing Dance Club Exec

SNOWBALL Dance and Jedi Swing Competition

2011-11-28T03:44:00.001-08:00

Hello all you Swing Dancers!

A reminder that the Swing Dance Club`s SNOWBALL Dance and Jedi Swing Competition will be happening later on today!!!

This is the last dance of the semester!

Beginner lesson is from 5:30-6:15pm. We will then have open dancing and the Jedi Swing Competition until 8:30pm! WOW: 2 hours of dancing at Vertigo!

And to steer us through the night is DJ DJ!

Come on out and bring your friends!
UVSS Swing Dance Club Exec

UVSS Swing Dance Club Fall Bake Sale!

2011-10-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

UVSS Swing Dance Club Fall Bake Sale is on October 31! Come out and buy some tasty Hallowe'en treats!

We will be going from 8:30-4:30 in Clearihue Lobby at UVic and would love for you to drop by to try some of our tasty treats!

If you would like to bake some goodies for us please email uvicswing@gmail.com and let us know what you will be bringing. Be sure to mention everything which is in the baked good so that those with dietary restrictions can eat without fear!!!

Fall 2011 Dancing Schedule

2011-09-08T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hello all ye Hep Katz and Kittenz!!!

A new semester is coming up and with it is MORE DANCING! Hurray! Clubs days are Wednesday September 14 and Thursday September 15 from 10-4 in the MPR. Come drop by and dance!

Special Events are yet to be determined, however, the dates for the MONDAY night dances will be as follows:
- Sept 19, 26
- Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 (none on Oct 31)
- Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
- Dec 5

As per the last following years, the schedule will be:
Intermediate lesson: 5:30-6:30pm
Beginner lesson: 6:30-7:30pm
Open Social Dance: 7:30-8:30pm

The intermediate lesson will require at least a semester of swing dancing experience (including East Coast Swing, Jive, Westcoast Swing and Lindy) and will be taught for the most part by two amazing dancers from the community: Dave Jarvis and Tina Lee.

The beginner lesson is fun for all. You need no experience nor partner. Just flat, comfortable shoes, a water bottle, willing to try something new, and some smiles.

As always, this club is run by volunteers and therefore it is FREE! Although we do appreciate donations once and a while so we can put on awesome events. If you want to help out this semester, come talk to or message any of us and we will get you hooked up.

All the best for this semester!
Liana
UVSS Swing Dance President

2010-12-30T00:57:00.000-08:00

Facebook: UVic Swing Dance Club

NEW AND IMPROVED UPDATE FOR SPRING 2011!!!!

DANCES FOR SPRING 2011- MONDAYS IN THE SUB:

January 17, 24, 31

February 7, 14, 21 (reading break), 28

March 7, 14, 21, 28

April 4

The Layout:

Intermediate lesson 5:30-6:30pm

Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30pm

Open dance 7:30-8:30pm

All dances take place in Vertigo.

Intermediate Lesson: 5:30-6:30pm

For those with swing dance experience! It is recommended that you have done at least one semester doing the beginner lesson, participated in Red Hot Swing's Swing 1 or have other PARTNER dancing experience. We will be covering 8-count lindy and charleston moves and variations there-upon! This is with Dave Jarvis and Tina Lee!!!

Beginner Lesson: 6:30-7:30pm

For those who have never done swing dance (or any other dancing for that matter), and those who are honing their skills! We will be teaching a variety of 6-count swing moves of awesome! This has a drop-in format, so if you miss any lessons that is OK! But fear not, there are new moves to be learned every week! This is with Spencer Reid and Liana Stammers!!!

Open Dance: 7:30-8:30pm

To practice and improve those skills and moves you learned in the lessons! Feel free to ask anyone to dance! Usually DJed by Spencer!!!

As usual, NO EXPERIENCE, NO PARTNER REQUIRED!!!

Be sure to also come to swing dancing in the community:

Nothin' But Swing at Saint John's Hall

www.nothinbutswing.com

8:30pm-9:15pm drop in lesson

9:15pm-12:30am open floor

Only $5 for Students!!!

925 Balmoral (off Quadra and North of Pandora)

The Flying Saucers at Swans

Mondays from around 9pm-12am

Free!!!!

506 Pandora

Do you want even more dance lessons? Red Hot Swing has the answer with their multitude of dancing lessons: see www.redhotswing.com for more details!

Also ask Tina and David Lee about their dance classes!!!

Hope to see you out!!!

Almost end of semester update!!!

2010-11-15T20:24:00.001-08:00

November 29: Special Event!!! 1920s-1940s Back in time event!

Term end celebration with food and (non-alcoholic) drink!

Beginner lesson 5:30-6:30pm

Open dance 6:30-8:30pm

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!! THIS IS THE MONDAY NIGHT PLACE TO BE!!!

Wednesday December 1st! 8:30am - 4:30 pm

Study treats BAKE SALE in CLEARIHUE!! If you would like to contribute baked goods let us know (uvicswing@gmail.com)! If not, come and eat delicious baked goods everyone has baked.

That and the last normal Swing dance on November 22, 2010! See last post for more details!

Fall 2010 is about to Start!!

2010-09-02T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hello all ye Swingers!

New this year for Swing: We will be in Vertigo on MONDAYS! Not Thursdays, unlike past years! However, it will be every Monday, starting from September 20th.

DANCES FOR FALL 2010- MONDAYS IN THE SUB:
Sept 20, 27
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Dec 6, 13

All dances take place in Vertigo.

Intermediate Lesson: 5:30-6:30pm
For those with swing dance experience! It is recommended that you have done at least one semester doing the beginner lesson, participated in Red Hot Swing's Swing 1 or have other PARTNER dancing experience. We will be covering 8-count lindy and charleston moves and variations there-upon!

Beginner Lesson: 6:30-7:30pm
For those who have never done swing dance (or any other dancing for that matter), and those who are honing their skills! We will be teaching a variety of 6-count swing moves of awesome! This has a drop-in format, so if you miss any lessons that is OK! But fear not, there are new moves to be learned every week!

Open Dance: 7:30-8:30pm
To practice and improve those skills and moves you learned in the lessons! Feel free to ask anyone to dance!

As usual, NO EXPERIENCE, NO PARTNER REQUIRED!!!

Be sure to also come to swing dancing in the community:
Nothin' But Swing at Saint John's Hall
www.nothinbutswing.com
8:30pm-9:15pm drop in lesson
9:15pm-12:30am open floor
Only $5 for Students!!!
925 Balmoral (off Quadra and North of Pandora)

The Flying Saucers at Swans
Mondays from around 9pm-12am
Free!!!!
506 Pandora
Do you want even more dance lessons? Red Hot Swing has the answer with their multitude of dancing lessons: see www.redhotswing.com for more details!

SPRING DANCING SCHEDULE!!!!

2009-12-02T18:07:00.000-08:00

DANCES FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER ON THURSDAYS IN THE SUB (please note changes in rooms):

Jan 14 - Vertigo

Jan 28 - Vertigo

Feb 4 – Vertigo

Feb 18 – Large MPR

Feb 25 – Small MPR

March 11 – Vertigo

March 18 – Large MPR

March 25 - Vertigo

April 1, 8 – Vertigo

There are no dances on January 21st, February 11th or March 4. :(

As usual: Intermediate Lesson: 6-7pm

For those with swing dance experience! It will be an intermediate level of dancing so be ready for some intense dancing coming up! Beginner Lesson: 7-8pm

For those who have never done swing dance, and those who are honing their skills! As usual, NO EXPERIENCE, NO PARTNER REQUIRED!!! Open Dance: 8-9:30pm

To practice and improve those skills and moves you learned in the lessons!

ALSO THIS SEMESTER IN CORRELATION WITH UVIC EQUESTRIAN CLUB: March 12, 6-9:30: Silent Auction, bake sale and small dance performance! Proceeds will be split between our two clubs! More information to come, so keep posted!

WORKSHOP COMING UP ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER THE 29TH!!!!!

2009-11-10T14:42:00.000-08:00

On Sunday the 29th, Red Hot Swing is putting on a three-lesson lindy hop workshop featuring local instructors. You'll learn some new ways to approach your lindy fundamentals, pick up some fancy new footwork, and tie it all together with the great music that makes us want to dance. This workshop is going to be accessible to a wide range of students, so if you've taken Swing 2 or higher with Red Hot Swing or the UVic Swing Club's intermediate series, you're good to go. Give them a ring at (250) 885-4639 for instructor permission. We've also got the UBC Swing Kids coming out this weekend so be sure to come join them in this fantastic workshop!

For more information and registration go to the Red Hot Swing Website: www.redhotswing.com or you can talk to me (Liana) on Thursdays at the normal times.

DIXILAND EXPRESS - NOVEMBER 28th!!!

2009-10-27T22:34:00.000-07:00

EXCITING NEWS: Internationally-acclaimed group Dixieland Express will be playing on Nov. 28th at Nothin' But Swing!

When and where:

* Saturday, November 28th, 2009
* 8:30pm to 12:30am
* Saint John's Hall, 925 Balmoral Road, Victoria (near Quadra and Fisgard)

Ticket price (at the door):

* $13 for adults
* $10 for students and children

Dress is casual, but 1920s and 1930s era garb is most welcome. Non-dancers are welcome to hear this energetic band, too!

Hope to see everyone out! It's going to be awesome!!

Swing with Style

2009-10-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

Thursday, October 22, 2009 we are going to be hosting Swing with Style! Records will be spun, there is dancing to be had, and snacks to be munched! Come dressed in your best 1920s/30s outfits as there are prizes to be had!

It will be held in Vertigo in the SUB (same times as usual):

6-7pm intermediate lesson

7-8pm beginner lesson

8-9:30pm open dance

This will be a joint event with UVic Residence. EVERYONE SHOULD COME OUT TO SHOW WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT! See you there!

Also, remember to come out on Saturday night at Nothin' But Swing: more information at www.nothinbutswing.com.

Jazz Cafe Up and Running!!!

2009-09-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome back all you swing cats!

The first dance of Fall 2009 will be starting on Sept 24th in the MPR of the SUB! No partner is necessary so come on out and enjoy a great first night with us!

6-7pm: If you have done dancing before or feel up to the challenge be sure to come out to the intermediate lesson. We will be starting 8-count lindyhop right from scratch.

7-8pm: No experience? No problem! Join our amazing instructors in beginner lessons who will send you off swinging in no time!

8-9:30: Be sure to stick around and show off all your new dance moves. There will be fantastic music and an open dance floor!

The fun will continue after September 24th at Vertigo (unless otherwise noted) so mark your calendars for:

October 8th, 15th

October 22nd (MPR)

October 29th

November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December 10th, 17th (MPR)

THERE IS SADLY NO SWING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1ST OR DECEMBER 3RD.

Be sure to also come to swing dancing in the community:

Nothin' But Swing at Saint John's Hall

Saturday

8:30pm-9:15pm drop in lesson

9:15pm-12:30am open floor

Only $5 for Students!!!

925 Balmoral (off Quadra and North of Pandora)

The Flying Saucers at Swans

LIVE BAND!

Mondays from around 9pm-12am

Suggested bar or food purchase.

506 Pandora

Summertime Swing in Victoria

2009-05-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

The Swing Dance Association of Victoria is looking forward to a great summer this year. On the horizon are dances throughout Canada's most beautiful city. If you're new to town, new to the scene, or looking for a way to have fun on a Saturday night, join us at Nothin' But Swing.

Nothin' But Swing

2009-05-13T21:08:00.001-07:00

The February 28th grand reopening of Nothin' But Swing (formally Stop-Gap Swing) was a smashing success. We aim to repeat that event with another live band at the end of June!

Amazingly fun events are on the horizon:

Friday, May 15th, CHEK TV will be showing a 2 - 3 minute Lindy Hop clip of local dancers.
Saturday, May 16th, Nothin' But Swing will be hosting its 11th consecutive dance night!
Monday, May 18th, the Swing Dance Association of Victoria will be promoting Nothin' But Swing during the Victoria Day Parade.
Saturday, June 20th, Nothin' But Swing will be closed (okay, not so fun, but the next week ...)
Saturday, June 27th, a live band will rattle the walls at Nothin' But Swing!

The music keeps getting hotter. The dance keeps getting deeper. And the smiles never seem to cease. So grab your coat, don't forget your hat, and leave your textbooks on the doorstep. Just direct your feet to the Swingin' side of the street!

See you on the dance floor!

Stopgap Swing

2008-12-20T17:08:00.001-08:00

Lindy Hoppers Anonymous and Red Hot Swing have joined together to bring Victoria a new weekly dance: Stopgap Swing!

On Saturday, January 3rd, you are invited to our new downtown venue, Saint John's Hall.

Red Hot Swing will teach a beginner lesson from 8:30pm to 9:15pm (no partner and no previous dance experience necessary). Afterwards, a guest DJ will entertain us well into the midnight hour.

Pricing

$8 for adults
$7 for members
$5 for students

What to Bring

Good Friends
Laughter
Water Bottle
Towel
Dress is casual

If you can only attend one dance this January, make it this one!

Jazz Cafe Winter Schedule, 2008

2008-10-30T23:46:00.000-07:00

Jazz Cafe will be open for the remainder of the semester. With only four weeks left, we are planning on an introduction to the subtle world of Balboa: a dance for dancers. Here is the winter schedule:

Vertigo Lounge in the Student Union Building
Advanced Lesson: 6pm - 7pm
Beginner Lesson: 7pm - 8pm
Social Dance: 8pm - 10pm
Lesson Dates: November 13, 20, 27; December 4.

As always, you can bring yourself, a friend, or even a bitter enemy. We recommend a towel, water, and shoes that can slide.

We are looking for volunteers for handing out fliers, putting up posters, and spreading the rhythm around!

Jazz Cafe was almost Back!

2008-09-09T00:16:00.000-07:00

You don't need a partner. You don't even need to know how to dance. All will be provided. Meanwhile, to set the mood, a little Lindy humour.

"You might be a Lindy Hopper if ..."

At an Exchange, you turn down a hot dancer’s offer to "go home" so you can keep dancing.
You turn the hot dancer down the next night for the same reason.
You go to Rockabilly Car Shows searching for potential dance partners.
You make incredible posters for a dance only to realize that no one understands them.
You transferred to a new University because they have a fantastic Swing club.
Your non-dance friends hope you'll come to your senses so they can see you in person again.

Quotes from: http://www.jitterbuzz.com/lincon.html

See you soon!

Swing and Blues Playlists

2007-10-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

We have had a request to post a list of songs we play at the dances. You can find it here:

Swing and Blues Playlists