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erinregina · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: Southern Belle Swing Bash 2009

Southern Belle Swing Bash is a workshop weekend devoted to women's role in Lindy Hop and all forms of jazz dance.
Now in our fifth year, Southern Belles is the longest running annual ladies' Lindy Hop workshop in the world! This year we'll have an intense and focused series of classes for both solo and partnered dancing. And continuing the tradition of past years, we will have high energy contests, late night dances, and live music.

2009 Teachers
We're excited to bring you a teaching line-up this year of past favorite Southern Belle instructors as well as some fresh new talent:

Sharon Davis
Evita Arce
& Caitlin Wellman

Registration Opens Soon!
We have some surprises in the works to celebrate our 5th year in style, so sign up early and join us for the festivities! Registration will open on Tuesday, June 9th. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in August!

Sincerely,
Gina, Jaya, & Michael

http://www.southernbelleswing.com
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~Gina

erinregina · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:42 am Post subject:

Registration opens TONIGHT: Tuesday, June 9th at 7PM EST!
Get ready for the madness. As always, our first round of "Early Bird" registrants will save good $$! This year, we are giving the Early Bird discount of $20 off to our first 15 registrants only! See website for pricing details.

2009 Teachers
This year's lineup brings back some of our favorite ladies from years past, plus some fresh and inspiring new talent:

* Sharon Davis
* Evita Arce
* Caitlin Wellman

Totally Unique Classes
We are still hammering out the details about this year's topics, but suffice to say our priority this year is bringing you material that is new, exciting, and exotic! Stay tuned to the website for exact class topics VERY SOON...

More Awesomeness
Plans are also in the works for hot live music, great late night dances, stunning performances, and some big surprises when it comes to contests. Can't wait to tell you all about it...

Sincerely,
Gina, Jaya, & Michael
http://www.southernbelleswing.com
_________________
~Gina

erinregina · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

Wow, can you believe it's July already?
We're less than two months away from celebrating the 5th year of Southern Belle Swing Bash! Join us August 21-23, 2009 in Atlanta for an explosive weekend of workshops, performances, live music, great DJ's, outstanding teachers, and high-energy contests!

Friday night
We are very pleased to announce that Southern Belle Swing Bash is hosting the 2009 ALHC Southeast Regional Qualifier for American Showcase! You don't have to go to ALHC to participate, so grab a partner and sign up! This Strictly Lindy Hop contest features a slow and a fast round.

Saturday night
It's the return of the Southern Belle Showdown -- our follower-focused Jack & Jill contest! Saturday night will also feature the live musical stylings of the Gypsy Hicks (a huge hit with Atlanta area dancers). And we'll be keeping the energy going at late night with our All-Ladies' Solo Jazz contest.

We're also bringing back our Sunday night dinner-and-dancing theme, hosted this year at the impeccably lovely Engine 11. (It used to be a fire station!)

We'll be releasing more details soon on music, performances, and class topics, so keep your eye on the website for that. But you already know it's going to be off the hook! Register now and secure your spot!

(And dudes... did we mention that the weekend is FREE TO VOLUNTEER LEADERS? Yeah. I mean, seriously, what are you waiting for? There might be a Sharon Davis fan dance in your future.)

http://www.southernbelleswing.com
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~Gina

erinregina · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject:

Southern Belle Swing Bash is exactly ONE MONTH AWAY!

We are so excited about the weekend we have planned for y’all. The website is now updated with a complete listing of workshop classes and tracks. This year we’re giving you THREE options to custom-tailor your follower education.

Solo Track: Kick, gyrate, stomp, shimmy, and twist your way through this intense series of classes focusing on solo movement! Challenge yourself to dance without a partner and learn to master the movement of your own body. Sharon, Caitlin, and Evita will take you through the whole range of solo dancing: high-energy solo jazz and Charleston, slow and sultry Blues, sassy and sexy Burlesque, and fine-tuning Technique classes.

Partner Track: Our 5-year tradition of follower-focused Lindy Hop instruction continues in this series of partnered classes especially for the ladies. Push yourself to new levels of creativity and musicality, inspire your leader with fancy footwork, learn to connect with your partner easily and fluidly, and add a unique feminine touch that’s all your own! Sharon, Caitlin, and Evita will help you become one of those sought-after followers the leaders love to dance with.

Mix ‘n Match: Can’t decide which track to choose? You don’t have to! Create your own custom-tailored weekend by attending the classes you find most interesting. Each of the 8 class sessions will feature one solo and one partnered class to choose from.

Read the complete class descriptions here: http://www.southernbelleswing.com/schedule.php

Register now and save $26 off at-the-door prices! We’re also still accepting volunteer leaders, so encourage your guy pals to sign up for free entrance to all dances.

Housing assignments will be sent out approximately August 1st. First come, first served. We also have a special group rate at the beautiful Georgia Tech Conference Center Hotel, which is walking-distance from all the workshops! Check out the “Travel” page on our website for details.

http://www.southernbelleswing.com
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~Gina

erinregina · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

Time is running out! Online registration for Southern Belle Swing Bash will be closing in two weeks, on Friday, August 14th. So hurry and sign up now & save $26 off at-the-door pricing!

T-shirts are here!

Check out our newly-unveiled t-shirt design! We will have both ladies’ and men’s t-shirts available to be purchased at the event to commemorate our 5th year. (Sorry, no advance purchase available.)

New class added: Making Bloomers with Morgan!

Morgan Kestner will be hosting a bloomer-making session on Saturday afternoon so you can wear your twirly short skirts without worrying about showing your underthings. You’ll want to show off these sassy shorts when you’re done! Bring a pair of spandex shorts, swim shorts, or any other shorts with an athletic, stretchy fit in the color of your choice -- Morgan will provide everything else that you need! Add some ruffles and bows and by the end of lunch you’ll walk out with a new pair of frilly bloomers all ready for the Saturday night dance.

Full DJ Line-up Announced!

We’ve got a stellar list of DJs this year ready to spin your favorite tunes all weekend:

Sharon Davis (Perth, Australia)
Michael Gamble (Asheville, NC)
Gina Helfrich (Atlanta, GA)
Robert Barbier (Atlanta, GA)
Laura Windley (Durham, NC)
Breanna Perry (Nashville, TN)

Register NOW to join us for all this good stuff and more…

http://www.southernbelleswing.com
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~Gina