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Updated 22nd July 2002
Robert
and Claire Austin
London's
only dedicated Hollywood Swing Teachers.
Robert
and Claire have been dance partners since 1992.
In
1994 they won the UK Lindy Hop Championships and in 1996 came 4th in
the World Lindy Hop Championships in Orebro, Sweden.
They
have appeared many times on Television, in Film and in the National
Press including:
"A
Little Less
Conversation"
Elvis
vs JXL Pop Video
"Top
of the Pops"
"Murder
on the Dance Floor"
Sophie
Ellis Bextor Video
"Last
of the Blonde Bombshells"
"Mojo" (choreographers)
"Des
O'Connor Show" with
"The Cherry Poppin' Daddies"
"This
Morning"
"Party
of a Lifetime"
"The
Big Breakfast"
London
Tonight,
Sky
News,
CNN,
BBC
Newsroom South East,
BBC
Radio 2,
BBC
Radio 4,
Mojo
Magazine,
Sunday
Times Magazine,
The
Times
Daily
Telegraph etc.
Plus
many appearances on Regional Television, Radio and Press.
Robert
and Claire have also made many public performances and appearances.
They are often called upon by companies and party organisers. They
have taught and performed for schools, charities, festivals and small
companies all the way through to major multi-nationals
Past
clients have included:
IBM
Rothchild
Assurance
Kraft
Suchard
Dunhill
Sarah
Lee
Northern
Telecom
Universal
British
Heart Foundation
Friends
of the Earth
etc,
etc...
In
November 2000 after dancing together for over eight years Robert and
Claire finally tied the knot in Las Vegas. |
Welcome
to Swing Inter.Net. This website is primarily interested in
promoting Hollywood Swing or Dean Collin's Style Lindy Hop in the UK.
As at present we are the only people who are teaching and promoting
Hollywood Style in this country we have also added details of related
dance styles and events in London and throughout the country.
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LATEST
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Robert,
Claire and Elvis
As
the Elvis vs JXL single "A Little Less Conversation"
rockets up charts around the World, look out for us on the pop video
which accompanies the single.
Although
the track has been withdrawn by BMG in the UK, it still hangs on in
the Top 10 by virtue of remaining stocks in the shops.
In
the meantime it has reached the top slot in over 30 countries
worldwide including the USA sales chart.
This
is the first ever Elvis pop video and on the 25th Anniversary of his
death, Elvis has managed to knock The Beatles off the top slot in the
UK by notching up a record 18 Number 1s.
Isn't
it great playing a small part in music history!
(See
below
for details of the Daddy-O's
Elvis special on the 16th August) |
Robert
and Claire doing some throwing around in the 6'x6' perspex box that
they had to dance in for the video. |
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Robert
and Claire Austin at last year's London Lindy Hop Festival
Robert
and Claire , recently featured in Sophie Ellis Bextors' "Murder
On The Dance Floor" video and performed live on "Top of the Pops" |
Learn
To Swing
Authentic
Hollywood Style Lindy Hop and Jitterbug from the 1940s
NEW
PROGRAMME OF COURSES AND WORKSHOPS STARTING SEPTEMBER IN ISLINGTON.
BEGINNERS,
INTERMEDITE
& ADVANCED
COURSES
Including:
Dips, Drops, Jumps and Throws.
The
latest craze from the dance floors of L.A. - Swing Rueda.
One
Day Intensive Beginner's
Workshops.
Flashy
Footwork & Groovy Moves
and
much much more...
Check
out the classes and workshop pages for more details.
Robert
and Claire
"A
Little Less Conversation" |
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The
Regular Monthly Club for the Heppest of Hep Cats.
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FRIDAY
16th AUGUST
ELVIS
A-GO-GO!
With
Resident DJ: Voodoo Doll
And
Special Guest DJ: Terry’s Sentimental Journey
All the
usual Hot Rockin' Cool Swingin' Retro Sounds for Dancing. Plus the
fantstic sounds of Elvis Presley, the Hits, the Classic Tracks and
the music which influenced him and was influenced by him.
8.30pm
- 1.00am
Admission:
£7 or £5 before 9.15pm |
A
special Daddy-O’s on the 25th Anniversary of the tragic death
of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. |
THE RED ROSE CLUB
129 Seven
Sisters Road, London N7
(Nearest
Tube: Finsbury Park)
Music
policy:
Hot Rockin' and Cool Swingin' Retro Sounds for Dancing.
Dress
Code: Theme/Retro Chic inspired by the 1930's, '40s and '50s.
Your
Co-operation is appreciated!
CHECK
OUT OUR DADDY-O'S PAGE FOR FURTHER INFO!
(Not
to be confused with www.daddyos.com
the US website which shares our inspiration but sells some of the
coolest clothes on the planet) - Check 'em out! |
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MOJO
BOOGIE GIGS
Described
by some as the best dance night in London,
Mojo
Boogie continues with a programme of devasting live bands for your
dancing and listening pleasure
Sunday
28th July
Breakout
Blues
Chad
Strentz is back!
Former
lead singer with Paul Lamb’s Kingsnakes &
The
Mighty Hound Dogs. One of the best voices in British Blues, Chad
moves from soulful yearnings to jumpin' R&B with more than a nod
to 50's rock 'n' Roll and Rockabilly. (£10/£8)
Sunday
4th August
The
Jive Cats
40’s
& 50’s Swing and R&B
Led
by the glamorous Flo, expect an evening of Swing, Rhythm and Blues
with a touch of Rock 'n' Roll played in a style and tempo that will
suit dancers and listeners alike. (£10/£8)
Sunday
11th August
Ben
Waters
Album
Launch Party
Rapidly
becoming the best boogie/blues
pianist
in the UK" - The Times
An
amazing boogie woogie party night as Ben Waters releases his brand
spanking new album.
Expect
red hot playing and extra special guests.
A night to remember! (£10/£8)
Sunday
18th August
Authentic
1950’s R&B & Rock ‘n’ Roll from...
BIG
BOY BLOATER
&
his Southside Stompers
If
you dig Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris,
Roy
Brown, Ike Turner and the stonking sounds of
Early
fifties rockin' blues then you will simply love this band. (£10/£8)
Sunday
25th August
Hellzaboppin’
Bank
Holiday Boogie
AMAZING
SWING AND BLUES BIG BAND!
This
great 10 piece band are guarranteed to keep your toes tapping and
the dance floor swinging.
DO
NOT MISS! (£10/£8)
MOJO
BOOGIE AT THE 100 CLUB
LIVE
MUSIC AND DANCING EVERY SUNDAY
7.30pm-11.30pm
100
CLUB, 100 OXFORD STREET, LONDON W1
Check
out www.mojoboogie.com
for more details. |
Or
contact us either by phone: or by
SPECIAL
THANKS TO:
Sylvia
and Erik Robison, who coined the term "Hollywood Style"
and in a few hours blew away the clouds. Marcus Koch and Barbl Kaufer
who suffered our sofa bed in the name of dance. Shawn and Debbie
Carter who provided us with inspiration and, of course, Dean Collins
and all those others alive and dead whose creativity and skill from
sixty years ago still provide a guiding light.
CHECK
BACK SOON! |
