Austin Swing Syndicate general updates and announcements
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December Workshops are here! Join us for our special topic workshops and continue to skyrocket your dance skills and have fun with the Austin Swing Syndicate!
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25 each
SCHEDULE
Dec 5 & Dec 12 – Lindy 2 Choreography & Performance Workshop w/ Kari & Misha
This two-week choreography and performance class will integrate Lindy 2 level skills, moves, and concepts into a short choreo that you will perform Dec 12th!
Prerequisite: You have completed our Lindy 2 two-month series. This content is curated with our Lindy 2 series class students in mind. If you have completed Lindy 2 with us in October and November, or you are an intermediate, intermediate+ or advanced or higher dancer who can execute the Lindy 2 content, you can sign up for this unique choreography and performance class! If you have not completed Lindy 2 Oct-Nov series and want to participate, please attend the skills assessment Thurs, Dec 5th at 7:15 pm.
Dec 5 – The Shim Sham w/ Keli Hawthorne
Learn the Shim Sham! You know you wanna! This is the popular tap-inspired, Solo Jazz line dance we dance together every Thursday. Swing dancers around the world dance the Shim Sham, and now you will be able to dance it too!
Prerequisite: No experience or partner required!
Dec 12 – Lindy Hop w/ Keli & Thomas
Impress your coworkers at your company holiday party! This Instructor’s Choice content is curated with our Lindy 1 series class students in mind but will help dancers of all levels to refine their skills and level up their dancing.
Prerequisite: Lindy 1. Continue your Lindy Hop journey with Keli & Thomas!
Austin Swing Syndicate Halloween Party & Costume Contest 
When: Thursday, October 31st, 9 PM – 12 AM
Where: The Fed Mansion 
What: Swing dancing, costume contest, and spooky vibes!
Costumes encouraged but not required. See you on the dance floor! 
What is it?
A Mix & Match is a contest where competitors dance with randomly selected partners throughout the prelims and finals.
Prelims for advanced and novice dancers will be held separately at 9pm in the Art Gallery. Yes, this overlaps with the band a little, but we promise not to keep you long!
Lead and follow finalists from the Novice division will then be randomly paired with a finalist from the Advanced division. The finals will take place during the band break in the main ballroom.
If this will be your first competition don’t fret! This is a great opportunity to try out a competition format in a supportive community environment. We will guide you through the prelims process, and you’ll have the support of an advanced dancer for finals!
Novice dancers sign up here: https://forms.gle/RjtR6FvUQS524yH59
If you are new to competing or consider yourself a newcomer, beginner, or intermediate Lindy Hopper, you can enter the novice division!
Advanced dancers sign up here: https://forms.gle/F8chxu9DfLLB9mzP7
If you are an advanced Lindy Hopper or local teacher, this division is for you, regardless of competition experience.
If you plan to participate, please sign up in advance of this Thursday so that the contest can run on time!
We had a blast with the UT Jazz Band last year, and we are excited to have them back at The Mansion!
8:15 PM: Intro to Swing lesson (included with admission)
9:00 PM: Swing the night away with the UT Jazz Band!
Due to events at The Mansion, on Sept 5th & Sept 12th, our weekly dance will be held at:
Austin Saengerrunde: 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701
Why not come by early and have a bite at Scholz Garten!
Street parking or nearby parking garages.
8:15 pm: Intro to Swing Lesson
9:00 pm: Social Dancing
Don’t miss out on your chance to save big on ALX 2024 Tickets! The prices will be going up after September 1st! Go to www.austinlindyexchange.org to get your tickets now!
