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Updated 25th July 2002
You
may be able to dance the dance and
walk the walk but can you talk the talk?
A
guide to slingin' the lingo
JIVE
TALKIN'
ALLIGATOR
- A
swing fan.
ARMSTRONGS
- High pitched notes, from
Loius Armstrong's playing.
BELLY
WARMER - Necktie
CAT -
A
guy, also "Kitten" a
girl.
COPASETIC
- The tops
DEAD
HOOFER
- Bad dancer
FRAME
- Body /Physique
GABRIELS
- Horn
players
GASSER
- Sensational
GROUND
GRIPPERS
- New Shoes
HEP -
More than just "to know" also understand/feel
. As
in "Hep Cat", "Hep to the Groove"
etc.
ICKY
-
A non jitterbug, a stupid person.
JELLY
- Free
KILLER
DILLER - A
thriller
KNOCK -
to give/throw,
as in "Knock me a Kiss".
LID
- Hat
NAILS -
Cigarettes
ONE
ON THE CITY
- A glass of tap water
PULLEYS
- Suspenders (US), Braces (UK)
REET
- Fine
RIGHTEOUS
- the best
ROCK'N'ROLL
- Originally a ephemism
for sex as in "I'm
going to rock and roll you all night long".
RUG
CUTTER -
A great dancer.
Also
"to
cut a rug" -
to dance.
Originates
from
house parties when the carpets would be taken up to create a dance floor.
SEND -
to move a person, emotionally
SHARP
-
Smart, as in a sharp suit.
SQUARE
- The
opposite of a hep cat, someone who does't know. Originally
a square was someone who had just arrived from the country to the
big city. They could only square dance.
SOLID
- Great
STOMPERS
- Shoes
TEA
- Marijuana
TOGGED
TO THE BRICKS - Dressed
in your finest clothes
TWISTER
TO THE SLAMMER -
Key to the door.
The
above were culled from a variety of different websites and sources.
This is by no means an exhaustive list and there are many many more.
If
you have any suggestions to add then please send us an email (Don't
make them up - I know it's tempting!)
Some
more stills from a couple of our past TV appearances
Robert
and Claire
Des
O'Connor Show 1998
Sky
News way back in '94
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Hollywood
Swing
Classes
and
Workshops |
Autumn
Programme
|
Venue |
Day |
Course/Workshop |
Time |
Dates |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 1
(5
week course) |
6.30pm
- 7.30pm |
4th
Sept - 2nd Oct |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
SWING
RUEDA
(5
week course) |
7.45pm
- 8.45pm |
4th
Sept - 2nd Oct |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Sat |
INTRO
TO HOLLYWOOD
(1
day intensive) |
11am
- 4pm |
7th
September |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
(5
week course) |
7.00pm
- 8.00pm |
9th
Sept - 7th Oct |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
DIPS,
DROPS, JUMPS, THROWS
(5
week course) |
8.15pm
- 9.15pm |
9th
Sept - 7th Oct |
|
Red
Rose Club |
Fri |
DADDY-O'S
CLUB NIGHT
Top
DJ's! Great Retro Music! |
8.30pm
- 1am |
20th
September |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Sat |
FLASHY
FEET/GROOVY MOVES
(1
day intensive) |
11am
- 4pm |
5th
October |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
(5
week course) |
6.30pm
- 7.30pm |
9th
Oct - 6th Nov |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
SWING
RUEDA
(5
week course) |
7.45pm
- 8.45pm |
9th
Oct - 6th Nov |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 1
(5
week course) |
7.00pm
- 8.00pm |
14th
Oct - 11th Nov |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
(5
week course) |
8.15pm
- 9.15pm |
14th
Oct - 11th Nov |
|
Red
Rose Club |
Fri |
DADDY-O'S
CLUB NIGHT
Top
DJ's! Great Retro Music! |
8.30pm
- 1am |
18th
October |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Thurs |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
(5
week course) |
8.30pm
- 9.30pm |
24th
Oct - 21st Nov |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Sat |
INTRO
TO HOLLYWOOD
(1
day intensive) |
11am
- 4pm |
2nd
November |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 1
(5
week course) |
6.30pm
-7.30pm |
13th
Nov - 11th Dec |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Wed |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 3
(5
week course) |
7.45pm-8.45pm |
18th
Nov - 16th Dec |
|
Red
Rose Club |
Fri |
DADDY-O'S
CLUB NIGHT
Top
DJ's! Great Retro Music! |
8.30pm
- 1am |
2oth
September |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
(5
week course) |
7.00pm
- 8.00pm |
18th
Nov - 16th Dec |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Mon |
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 4
(5
week course) |
8.15pm
- 9.15pm |
18th
Nov - 16th Dec |
|
Claremont
Hall |
Sat |
SWING
RUEDA PLUS!
(1
day intensive) |
11am
- 4pm |
30th
November |
|
Red
Rose Club |
Fri |
DADDY-O'S
CLUB NIGHT
Top
DJ's! Great Retro Music! |
8.30pm
- 1am |
2oth
September |
The
venue is: The Claremont Hall, 24-27 White Lion Street, Islington,
London N1
(Nearest
Tube: Angel. White Lion St. is directly opposite the staion entrance
on Upper St.)
Five
Week Intensive Courses
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 1
This
course is designed to teach all the basic footwork, moves &
styling. Emphasis will be on a basic 6 count rhythm and is ideal for
complete beginners or as an introduction for those who have danced
other swing dance styles.
5
week courses start: Wed 4th Sept (6.30pm - 7.30pm), Thurs 19th Sept
(8.30pm - 9.30pm) Mon 14th Oct (7.00pm - 8.00pm), Wed 13th Nov
(6.30pm -7.30pm). Cost £35 per person.
HOLLYWOOD
SWING 2
This
course assumes participants have mastered all the basic 6 count
styling and footwork.
The
course will concentrate on 8 count figures with particular emphasis
on “The Whip” (the classic Hollywood move) and it’s
variations. To participate in this course you must have done
Hollywood Swing 1 or attended one of our “Introduction to
Hollywood” workshops, or have previous experience in this style.
5
week courses start: Mon 9th Sept (7.00pm - 8.00pm), Wed 9th Oct
(6.30pm - 7.30pm), Thurs 24th Oct (8.30pm - 9.30pm),
Mon
18th Nov (7.00pm - 8.00pm). Cost £35 per person.
(SPECIAL
OFFER: Book onto HS2 when you book HS1 & the cost is reduced to
£25 per person for HS2)
HOLLYWOOD
SWING THREE
Not
for beginners! This course assumes you are familiar with all the
basic 6 & 8 count patterns and are familiar with Hollywood
styling. You will be increasing your repertoire with more moves and
variations and develop your styling. The difficulty level will increase.
5
week courses start: Mon 14th Oct (8.15pm - 9.15pm), Wed 13th Nov
(7.45pm - 8.45pm). Cost £35 per person.
(SPECIAL
OFFER: Book onto HS3 when you book HS2 and the cost is reduced to
£25 per person for HS3)
HOLLYWOOD
SWING FOUR
Again
strictly for those who have participated in our other Hollywood
Swing courses or have done this style previously to an intermediate
level or beyond.
5
week course starts: Mon 18th Nov (8.15pm - 9.15pm). Cost £35
per person.
(SPECIAL
OFFER: Book onto HS4 when you book HS3 and the cost is reduced to
£25 per person for HS4)
DIPS,
DROPS, JUMPS & THROWS
The
Flashy Stuff! You will be taught a two/three different moves each
week. They will vary from the simple to the spectacular. Emphasis is
good technique, smoothness and safety. You must be an intermediate or
beyond swing dancer.
NO
BEGINNERS! No rotation, couples only. ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY!
5
Week course starts: Mon 9th Sept (8.15pm - 9.15pm) Cost £80 per
couple. Max 12 couples
SWING
RUEDA
The
latest craze from the USA and borrowed from the Salsa Community.
Swing Rueda is a group dance where partners are rotated in a circle
as they swing. It’s fun, it’s furious and it’s great
for developing your dance technique.
TO
ENSURE EVEN NUMBERS PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE!
5 week
courses start: Wed 4th Sept (7.45pm - 8.45pm), Wed 9th Oct (7.45pm -
8.45pm) Cost £35 per person.
One
Day Workshops
1.00am
- 4.00pm (Lunch Break 1.00pm - 2.00pm)
INTRODUCTION
TO HOLLYWOOD
An
intensive course designed to give you a basic grounding in Hollywood
Style. All the basic moves and styling compressed into one day. Ideal
for complete beginners or for people who have done other swing styles
and want to get to grips with Dean Collins’ styling.
£25
per person or £45 if you book as a couple.
Workshops
are held on Saturday 7th September and Saturday 2nd November.
FLASHY
FOOTWORK AND GROOVY MOVES:
An
Intermediate/Advanced workshop teaching some of the coolest moves in
Hollywood. Not for beginners!
£25
per person or £45 if you book as a couple. Workshop is held on
Saturday 5th October.
SWING
RUEDA PLUS!
Assuming
a knowledge of Swing Rueda (you’ve probably already done our
Swing Rueda Course), This workshop adds more complicated moves and
variations. Loads of fun! Advance bookings Only - please phone or
email to reserve your place.
£25 per person or £45 if you book as a couple.
Workshop is held on Saturday 30th November
Booking
Information
We
strongly recommend advance booking on all these courses and workshopsas
places are limited.
Click
here for a printable booking form
Call
or email robertandclaire
for further information. |