Hooray! Shell & Tim will be running more of their awesome solo jazz classes in the final week of May.

On Wednesday 29th at the Counting House.
Beginners at 7pm, Improvers at 8pm. Don’t miss it!

An oldie from 2008 - Max Pitruzella and Annie Trudeau performing at the International Lindy Hop Championships in Washington, DC. We’ll give you a prize if you can manage this without even a curl of a grin…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1oLHxEyl3M

Spring clean your wardrobe, exchange old threads for new ones, and raise money for EWRASAC!

Brought to you in association with Edinbop’s Shoe Swing.

How it works:

To take part, please bring along at least 2 items of clean clothing or accessories in good condition (or more – we recommend using this as an opportunity to have a proper clear out!). Clothes don’t necessarily have to be vintage or danceable – just anything you never wear and think someone else might enjoy.

Minimum donation to take part is £1 if you bring along at least 2 items, or £3.50 if you don’t.

Suggested minimum donations for items you want to take home:

T-Shirts, tops, skirts, shorts, small accessories or similar: £1
Dresses, trousers, jumpers, cardigans or similar: £2
Shoes, coats, bags, other large or fancy items: £3

Afterwards, take your new favourite outfit for a (literal) spin on the dance floor in the main room!

Any leftover clothes will go to a charity shop, or you may take back your own after the swap has ended.

Where does the money go?
Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (EWRASAC, Registered Charity Ref. SC 006208) is facing a 50% loss of funding in May 2013, which will have a devastating impact on their support services. Currently, the waiting time to access services is up to 9 months long.

They offer free and confidential emotional and practical support, information and advocacy to women, girls aged 12 and over, and all members of the transgender community, who have experienced sexual violence from male or female abusers at any time in their lives. This includes rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and ritual abuse.

Other ways to donate:
Text ERCC12 £10 to 70070 to donate £10
Text WIMN12 £5 to 70070 to donate £5

http://www.justgiving.com/EWRASAC/Donate

For event updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/353339568121079/

We are getting really excited about the ESDS Easter Swing Weekend with the fabulous Sylvia Sykes, Peter Strom, Russell Sargeant and Carolene Hinds as well as live music from Swing 2013, (plus 2 extra musicians – an even better sound!).

Visit ESDS workshop page for more details and to book http://www.hopscotch-swing.co.uk/workshops/
They are currently operating a waiting list for single followers so come on leaders – get out there and sign up!

Focus your audio, check the beat, set your dance dial to Swingin’ … it’s the JUMP TIME LOVE BUG BALL!
Grab your gal or meet your pals, get hep and make the scene, ‘cos this is gonna snap your cap. We’re spinnin’ lacquer crackers from 1930 – 1950 with some solid-sent movies on the big screen.
All you Finger Poppers and Lindy Hoppers can shake your dogs to the knocked out beat of the hottest sounds in the coolest place.
If this don’t turn you on, you ain’t got no switches!!!
Don’t vip another vop – if it’s hopped-up, solid-sent and swingin’ like a gate it must be Lee & Seema’s LOVE BUG BALL!!
When: Sunday 17 February
Where: The Merlin, 168/172 Morningside Road, EH10 4PU
What Time: 7 ‘til 11
How Much: Only £4 – pay on the door

Don’t forget that this weekend is the Edinburgh Balboa Weekend. There is a still some spaces left (especially for leads). This is a fantastic opportunity that you don’t want to miss.
Book you place online now.

Just a reminder that this week’s Shoe Swing is cabaret night!
It’s the perfect night to invite your non dancing friends. We will have the bar open upstairs so we can make a real night of it.

A new year is almost upon us and it’s time for Edinbop’s Cabaret – your chance to show off what you can do!

From hula-hooping to tap dancing, solo or group – anything goes; just put together a performance (3 minutes max!) of any talents you feel the world needs to see.

The night will kick off on Wed 30th Jan. Be brave – 2013 is your time to shine (in front of the friendliest audience ever) – friends and family welcome!

Contact Sarah Bax to book your place!

OK folks, tonight’s the last Shoeswing before Christmas so come on down with your novelty hats for some festive tunes and a swinging time!

The Wednesday Shoeswing is back on the 9th January and Blues @The Newsroom returns on Tuesday 8th Jan.

In anticipation of the Balboa event of the year, we’ll be offering free beginners Balboa classes at the Counting House, Wednesdays at 7pm throughout January. Come along and give it a try while there’s still time for you to book a place at the Edinburgh Balboa Weekend.

NB The Improvers / Intermediates class will be the normal price.