Austin Swing Syndicate general updates and announcements

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July Summer Workshop Series

Classes are on summer break, but we never stop dancing. 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
Sign up in advance online!

SCHEDULE

July 11, 18, 25 – Lindy Hop Foundations

Want to level up your Lindy Hop? Want to dance effortlessly at any tempo? This workshop will give you the tools and techniques to help you swing out in your own unique style musically and at speed.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of the basic connection and six-and-eight count rhythms and footwork. This content is curated with our Lindy Foundations series class students in mind, but dancers of all levels will strengthen their technique in these workshops. Suitable for beginners to advanced dancers.

Lindy Foundations Instructors
July 11 – Joanna Lucero & Matt Mitchell
July 18 – Keli Hawthorne & Emory Thompson
July 25 – Holly Kiang & Misha Zvonkin

July 11 – Solo Jump & Squat Charleston with Thomas Williamson

Add some variety to your Solo Jazz with new Charleston moves! This workshop will introduce you to “jump” and “squat” Charleston that will make your solo dancing more dynamic!

Prerequisite: Knowledge of eight count rhythms and footwork; some Charleston experience will be helpful. This class is for our intermediate and up dancers.

July 18 – Slow Balboa with Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell

Balboa isn’t just for fast music! Balboa is a versatile dance and great for all tempos! In this workshop, learn the rhythms and techniques you can use to partner dance to slower music!

Prerequisite: No prior experience or partner required. All levels are welcome!

July 25 – The Sugar Push with Kari Kron & Thomas Williamson

The sugar push is a simple move… or is it?? Together, let’s explore this six-count move that is easy to learn but difficult to master. We’ll cover how to use tension and compression in our partnered connection and tone in our own bodies in a way that will help make not only our sugar pushes, but the rest of our dancing comfortable and smooth!

Prerequisite: Students should be comfortable with Swing connection, rhythms, and footwork and be able to execute the fundamentals of Swing and/or Lindy Hop moves with relative ease. Curated for Intermediate and up dancers.

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The Hot Toddies Jazz Band – July 18th

Join us for The Hot Toddies Jazz Band July 18th!

THE HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND are a fun-loving hot jazz & swing band from NYC. They have an eclectic mix of styles perfect for dancing, lindy hop, and good times!

The band has quickly become one of the top swing bands on the scene in NYC, the birthplace of the dance. They most recently headlined the beloved outdoor swing dance at Lincoln Center in front of over 2,000 people during “Summer for the City” (formerly Midsummer Night Swing) on July 6, 2023. This also was the pre-release of their debut full length album which came out on July 28th on all digital platforms. The album was not only praised by critics, but was on the Jazz Charts for 4 weeks, hitting #11 on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart, and playing on over 50 radio stations nationwide.

Lessons & Evening Details

Slow Balboa Workshop: 7:30 to 9:00 PM ($25 in advance or at the door)
Intro Lesson: 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Intro to Swing Class (free with Admission)
Social Dance: 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM: The Hot Toddies

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ALX 2024 – Last Chance to get early bird discount price!

ALX tickets are currently on sale for the low early bird price of $125! On June 30th the price will be going up to $145. Get your tickets now to lock in this low price!

The Austin Lindy Exchange is one of the longest running lindy exchanges in the country. Featuring 7 live bands, social activities, and non-stop dancing it’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Get tickets now at https://www.austinlindyexchange.org!

Last chance to get a discount on ALX tickets!

 

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Waller Creek Vipers – 10th Anniversary – May 30th

Come see the amazing Waller Creek Vipers play for their 10th anniversary! It will feature an all star line up of musicians who have played in the vipers over the last 10 years.

Intro Lesson:
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Intro to Swing Class (free with Admission)

Workshops:
Details: 7:30 – 9:00 PM | $25
Lindy Hop Connection w/ Kari and Thomas
Bal-Shag-Lindy Taster w/ Amanda & Matt
Solo Chorus Line Routine w/ Tabitha

Social Dance:
9:00 PM – Midnight: Waller Creek Vipers!

Tickets:
$15: Members
$20: Non-members

Venue:
2312 San Gabriel St.
Austin, Texas 78705

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2024 May Workshops!

This May in place of Lindy Plus we are offering a month long solo Jazz Workshop taught by Joanna Lucero!

4 Week Workshop – The Big Apple
Teachers – Joanna
Details: – May 2-23, 7:00 to 8:00 pm | $50
The Big Apple is a solo and partnered social Jazz dance that originated in the African American community in the 1930’s. Learn the version made famous by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers Thursday in May @ 7pm.

In addition, on our live music event on May 30th we are offering 3 exciting workshops!

May 30 Workshop – Lindy Hop fundamentals and dynamics of connection
Teachers: Kari & Thomas
Details: May 30th, 7:30 to 9:00 | $25
Audience: All Levels
Prerequisites: At least one class of Lindy Foundations

It’s easy to fall into the trap of learning move after move, but to really shine on the social dance floor, mastering the fundamentals are key. In this workshop, we’ll approach leading and following from the ground up, answering questions like “How is information transferred mechanically from partner to partner?”, “What really is connection?”, and “Is Lindy Hop and 6-count dance, 8-count dance, or something else entirely?”. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer looking to think more deeply about your partnered dancing or a newcomer eager to learn without the need for predetermined moves, this workshop offers an opportunity for (re-)approaching the fundamentals and dynamics of Lindy Hop connection.

May 30 Workshop – Bal-Shag-Lindy Taster!
Teachers: Amanda & Matt
Details: May 30th, 7:30 to 9:00 | $25
Audience: All Levels
Pre-requisite: None

Dip your toes into the dance styles we teach here at The Syndicate in this Taster Workshop, you will learn the basics of Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Lindy Hop in 30 minutes segments! This is the perfect opportunity to expand your Swing repertoire and decide what series classes you want to sign up for in June!

May 30 workshop – Solo Chorus Line Routine!
Teacher: Tabitha
Details: May 30th, 7:30 to 9:00 | $25
Audience: All Levels
Pre-requisite: None

Work on your solo movement while learning a fun and easy Chorus Line Routine with the Capitol City Chorus Girls! Love it? Learn more about joining this unique performance group located right here in Austin!


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Swing into Spring – April 4th – Live Band!

The Austin Swing Syndicate is partnering with the Jazz Studies program at the University of Texas for a night of big band music with the program’s premiere 15-piece jazz studies ensemble.
Join us at The Mansion (“the Fed”) as we welcome the next generation of jazz musicians and dancers, along with regulars in the Austin swing dance scene, to swing into the season on April 4th!

Intro Lesson:
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Intro to Swing Class (free with Admission)

Series Classes:
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Regularly occurring month long dance lessons

Social Dance:
9:00 PM – Midnight: Live Swing Band – University of Texas Jazz Studies Band!

Tickets:
$10: Members
$15: Non-members

Venue:
2312 San Gabriel St.
Austin, Texas 78705

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February 15th – Floyd Domino’s All-Stars!

In preparation for Hot Rhythm Holiday 2024, we are hiring a live band-Floyd Domino’s All-Stars! Join us February 15th to see this amazing band play!

Live Music from 9pm – Midnight.

Regular Series classes will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Intro Lesson: 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Intro to Swing Class (free with Admission)

Social Dance:

9:00 PM – Midnight: Live Swing Band – Floyd Domino’s All-Stars!

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Live Band Night – Jan 25th – Renzo’s Swingtet!

We’re excited to announce our January live band: Renzo’s Swingtet! Join us on the 25th to see this special group play. Headed up by Vic Celania of the Waller Creek Vipers, this never before seen group is coming together for one night only to play some hot tunes.

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December Workshop Series is back (2023 edition)!

Classes are on winter break, but we never stop dancing. Join us for our annual December workshops!

Time: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $25 each

Schedule:

Dec 7 – Collegiate Shag for Lindy Hoppers & Social Tricks
Dec 14 – Momentum & Flow for Everyone & 20s Charleston
Dec 21 – Balboa for Lindy Hoppers & Tranky Doo