Sunday 19 February 2012

Newsletter - Feb 2012

Wow, it's February already - and the new Summertown venue seems to have been a good move for our Lindy classes with its large dance floor and lots of new members - the tea & coffee are particularly popular!  So, here are some important dates for your diary  (and btw, the wierd spacing & font sizes on this page aren't our fault - sorry!) . . .


1)  BACK BEAT BOOGIE !  Sat 25 Feb.  Don't miss the next OSD dance!
2)  Lindy classes:  Course & Term dates from Feb - April 2012
3)  Sun 11 March:  Lindy Fast Beginners workshop - fast-track onto the dance floor!
4)  Mel & Jo at Balboa:  Mon 27 Feb!
5)  Private classes with OSD teachers - availability . . .


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BACK BEAT BOOGIE!   Join us on Sat 25 Feb for the next swing dance social (Lindy, Balboa, Swing Jive, etc).   Venue:  Kennington Village Centre, OX1 5PG.  Time:  8pm - 11.45pm.  Entrance: £8 on the door.  Large dance floor, air-conditioned hall, plenty of parking and great company!  


LINDY CLASSES: COURSE & TERM DATES.
Basics & Intermediate 1 course dates:  Wed 22 Feb & Wed 18 April.
Term dates:  Last class this term Wed 28 March.  Classes resume Wed 18 April.


FAST BEGINNERS WORKSHOP
Have you just started Lindy classes but haven't quite made it onto the dance floor yet?  Sign up for our Fast Beginners workshop.  Suitable for anyone who's been to a few beginners classes and wants to fast-track their dancing, this workshop will help improve your technique, styling and confidence on the dance floor. 
Time & date:  3pm - 6pm on Sunday 11 March
Venue:  United Reformed Church Hall, 294a Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HN
Cost:  £15 (in advance)
Booking & payment:  at OSD Wednesday classes or email Pam: oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com   


MEL & JO AT BALBOA MONDAYS
We're thrilled that the delightful Mel & Jo will be our guest teachers on Monday 27 February.  They were so popular last year, we just had to ask them back!


BALBOA CLASSES - Term dates
Last class this term:  Monday 26 March.  Classes resume:  Monday 16 April.
New members always welcome!


PRIVATE CLASSES WITH OSD TEACHERS
All the OSD teachers are available for one-to-one teaching in Lindy or Balboa at the very reasonable price of £12/hour for regular OSD class members.   There are a couple of Sunday sessions available until Easter (26 Feb and 25 March).  Post-Easter dates to be confirmed but contact us if you're interested.
To book:  sign up at OSD classes or email Pam:  oxfordswingdance@googlemail.com