{"id":126,"date":"2021-12-30T01:47:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T01:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swingpatrol.com\/melbourne2\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2024-01-08T04:53:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T04:53:13","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swingpatrol.com\/melbourne\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here’s a bunch of frequently asked questions that may have already been answered for you. You can always reach out if you still need help with something by emailing info@swingpatrol.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Swing is a sound AND a dance! Swing music comes under the overall music umbrella of jazz. Swing has that wonderful driving rhythm that you may remember from the golden oldies that your parents or grandparents played for you (think Benny Goodman or Count Basie.)<\/p>\n

Swing dancing suits swing music. It can be upbeat and flashy or slow and sensual. Whatever the pace, the dancing is always an expression of the music. Chances are you are reading this page because a friend told you about swing dancing. They will be able to tell you more about the great steps and styling we teach and how it is hard to swing without grinning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We specialise in Lindy Hop, a dance done to big band sounds. Lindy Hop developed in African American communities in New York in the 1920s, but soon spread to mainstream America, and Hollywood. But we don\u2019t stop with the Lindy Hop! Swing Patrol dancers are fans of a range of other great swing-era dances such as Balboa, Collegiate Shag, St Louis Shag, Charleston, solo jazz, blues \u2026 almost too many to name! All regular weekly class venues teach swing\/Lindy Hop\/Charleston. And we have a fortnightly venue specialising in Balboa & Collegiate Shag. Each venue follows it\u2019s own program (so everyone won\u2019t be teaching a \u201clindy hop swing out\u201d in the same week) but over a few months in a Level 1 class you\u2019ll cover most of the fundamentals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Melbourne, Sydney<\/a>, Brisbane<\/a> and London.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No bookings, registration or membership required for our regular classes<\/a>. They\u2019re all run on a casual basis \u2013 just drop in anytime and pay at the door by credit card\/EFTPOS.
\nIt\u2019s a good idea to book in advance if you want to attend a workshop<\/a>, as these have limited places and sometimes sell out. And the online prices are discounted. Online bookings are available until usually the Friday before the workshop\/event. After that, tickets may be available at the door, unless otherwise indicated on the website (eg. \u201cSold Out\u201d or \u201cNo tix at the door for this event\u201d.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can join in at any week in a Level 1 class. Classes are run on a casual, drop-in basis, no courses or blocks. There is no need to book or register \u2013 just turn up. Level 1 (Beginner) classes are like pieces of Lego, and over time all the building blocks come together.<\/p>\n

Attend Level 1 classes until you\u2019ve really got it under your belt (about 3-4 months). If you miss a few it won\u2019t matter, as you will be learning a new piece of \u201cswing Lego\u201d each week that no one else knows either. Note that all classes go for an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Absolutely not! We change partners frequently throughout the lesson, so everyone gets the chance to dance with different people, for a taste of lead & follow social swing dancing. So bringing a partner is not necessary.
\nWe do ask people to join in the rotation and dance with everyone. It can be beneficial to the learning experience to feel what it\u2019s like to lead or follow a move with a variety of people, of different sizes, strengths, abilities etc. Not only is it lots of fun, dancing with lots of people accelerates your learning hugely. Of course, the key focus of any Swing Patrol class is having fun and enjoying yourself, so if you\u2019re really not keen to change partners, it\u2019s a good idea to mention it to the teachers so they can accommodate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Swing dancing is often a partner dance, in which there\u2019s a Lead and a Follow. The Lead \u201cdirects\u201d the dance, indicating or instigating the moves and the direction. The Follower responds to the lead, interprets the moves, and has room to add personal styling\/embellishments. Like jazz\/swing music, it\u2019s seen as a \u201ccall & response\u201d partnership.
\nAt Swing Patrol, we make every effort to encourage people not to choose which role they learn simply based on their gender or how they identify, and many people dance both the lead and follow roles. However, it is a little easier to focus on just one role while you\u2019re first learning the dance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Attendance is on a casual basis. If you miss a class it doesn\u2019t matter at all. If you miss a few weeks, don\u2019t feel concerned. We understand everyone works at their own pace as they can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Swing Patrol teachers can give private lessons, depending on teacher availability. Costs are typically $80-$100 for a one hour lesson, and lessons can take place at the student’s home, or the teacher’s, or another location by arrangement. Note that we don’t typically hold private lessons at our class venues. If you\u2019re interested, speak to your teacher or email info@swingpatrol.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We have all ages of people learning and enjoying dancing: swing dancing is for everyone. The age range across the classes is 18-86yrs! The majority probably fall in the early 20s \u2013 mid 50s bracket.
\nAll our regular classes are open to the general public, and no age restrictions apply.
\nWe\u2019ve had 14-17 year olds in classes, and it\u2019s a great chance for them to have fun away from screens.
\nWe\u2019ve had some younger children, accompanied by parent or guardian.
\nA few things to consider with swing dancing and Swing Patrol classes:
\n* Unlike ballet for example, swing is a partner dance, so everyone physically interacts with the other students in the class.
\n* Classes run for 1 hour, so demand a certain level of concentration throughout (although there\u2019s lots of fun & laughter, and of course dancing \u2026 it\u2019s not a 60 minute lecture.)
\n* Most classes take place in the evening, and sometimes in licensed venues. Where alcohol is available, obviously it cannot be purchased by or supplied to minors, but please also be aware that some adult students may have a drink in the social environment of our casual classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Anything comfortable that you can move around in. Some dancers come straight from work, others make a night of it, dressing up in vintage fashion. Lots of our students wear casual gear and runners, but we recommend shoes that you let you pivot, and will stay on your feet. As long as you are comfortable, it\u2019s ok by us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can see a list of Swing Patrol\u2019s regular social dancing events on the\u00a0Events & Socials<\/a>\u00a0page. There are many one-off events like balls, live music events and huge weekend events too, so keep an eye on the\u00a0same page for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We recommend looking online for good swing. There are plenty of modern bands cranking out excellent dance music, and of course you can\u2019t go wrong with an original recording from the swing era.<\/p>\n

Current bands include Gordon Webster, Tuba Skinny, Glenn Crytzer, Careless Lovers, George Gee, Campus Five, Mora\u2019s Modern Rhythmists, Rhythm Junkies \u2026 there are almost too many to name!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking old school, keep an eye out for Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, and of course, Duke Ellington!<\/p>\n

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