Sheffield University Swing Dance Society

Dust off your flippers and snorkels for this years beach summer social⛱
We’re having a social dance on Saturday 1st June from 7-11pm in High Tor 2 (the edge)
Tickets will be £3 cash on door on online

The theme is beach so please dress up (but maybe leave the swimming costume at home for this one!)

There will be some snacks but please feel free to bring some more or some soft drinks to share

Classes on the 7th of May have been cancelled, but fear not as you can come join as at the Cubanas Tapas Bar -on Wednesday- for our weekly boogie! The final class this term is the 14th of May. Make sure to keep an eye out for our summer social (dates tbd) ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

Want to be apart of next year's committee? Swipe through to find out how!!! On 16th April at 7:30PM we will be hosting out AGM!!!

Part 2 of Sunday Workshops!!!!

No sign up is required! It will be a first come basis!!!

Part 1 of our Sunday Workshops!!!!

No sign up required it will be on a first come basis!!

Final class on 19th March for this term!!! We will be back on the 16th of April with classes.

Worry not, though! You can still join us for a weekly boogie at Cubana Tapas Bar (every Wednesday). Free entry with a FREE class 8:30pm - 9:00 pm followed by a live band!

Also, keep an eye out for practice sessions that we will be running!!!

After a long winter, this week's Cubana theme will be spring!! We welcome you to come dressed all wonderfully colourful and floral and ready for the new season!!

What is Cubana?

Cubana Tapas Bar is located in the city centre (see address below). Every Wednesday, we meet for a boogie to some live jazz!

FREE entry with a FREE class 8:30pm - 9:00pm. Followed by live music! Although the event is free, we strongly recommend supporting the bar to bring us such a wonderful and accessible event by purchasing a drink!

Address:

4 Leopold Sq, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JG

March timetable!!!! We hope to see you there ^o^

!!! SHEFFIELD SHUFFLE BAND ANNOUNCMENT!!!

First, we are super excited to announce that Nicola Farnon will be performing for us!

Nicola Farnon is a stunning vocalist and accomplished double bass player. Appearing regularly on the national and international jazz circuit, Nicola leads her trio and quartet with a wonderfully warm and upbeat stage presence and with her natural musicality, versatility and attention to detail, she keeps audiences spellbound with a passionate and swinging style, outstanding personality and a charismatic stage presence to match. Her phenomenal vocal and sax lead quartet combine to give a performance that will startle you with its genuine love of music and melody and ability to entertain joyfully - and swing yer socks off!

We are also very excited to announce Tessa Smith who will be performing for us throughout the Shuffle!

As a musician, band leader, choir leader and singing teacher, Tessa aims to bring enjoyment and positivity to everything she does.

Originally hailing from Northumberland, she’s now settled in Leeds, known as an accomplished vocalist, band leader, choir leader and sought-after educator.

Tessa graduated from Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire) in 2007, where she gave many performances, including a concert with the LCM Big Band, featuring Johnny Dankworth. She also had the privilege to learn from many world-class musicians, including Norma Winstone, Louise Gibbs, Kari Bleivik, Anita Wardell and Omar Puente.

February timetable part 2!!!!

These classes are completely beginner friendly!!!

Join us tonight for a bit of Charleston! This will be in Uni Central. You can find us in the Student Union building, up the flight of stairs next to the shop! You do not need to bring a partner with you as we will pair you up and rotate!

Next week, we will be doing some practice with rhythm and solo jazz. This is not a partnered variation of swing dance. However, it is great to incorporate in your partnered dancing!

Today is the day folks!! Grab your tickets now!!!!!

You can find the link in our Linktree or here:

https://shefuniswing.dancecloud.com/dance/35380

!!HOSTING INFORMATION!!!

If you're coming along to Sheffield Shuffle and have a couch or room spare, we are looking for people who are interested in hosting a fellow shuffler for Sheffield Shuffle 2024!

We need people to host from Friday 22nd March until Sunday 24th March!

When you sign up to host using the application form found below or in Linktree, you will recieve a £5 discount on your own Shuffle ticket which will be refunded to you in cash post Shuffle!

Hosting is a wonderful way to help someone who may be affording to find or afford accommodation as well as a way to make new connections within swing dance!

If you are someone who needs Hosting, you can apply to be hosted from the link in our Linktree or below:

Apply to host: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZsrUx1zA2RaeXEvkGJSb4SPZk2D-INzow-NQhXMJTks/edit?usp=drivesdk

Apply to be hosted: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XOf6qkwfb1T8nvU_MqCq--lc-hJIHanQXbzTXklqVwo/edit?usp=drivesdk

!!TICKETS, HOSTING AND INFO PACK!!!

wooo! 1 day to go until tickets are released for Sheffield Shuffle 2024!

First and foremost we are super excited to be releasing our information pack! This contains everything you need to know about the weekender from schedules, socials to where to go! Info pack can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f2aBxEsk51a7QEaIYvoyUtuA4Ndaq08ZoiitH9F7KbA/edit?usp=drivesdk

A quick reminder of ticket details:

Tickets will be released Monday 12th February at 6pm on the dot! The ticket link will be available through Isntagram, Facebook and our Events page which you can follow for the latest updates here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/Ajqcyx3jfJujxhMQ/

Tickets will be £50 standard, £45 for concessions (self described) and members of Sheffield Swing Dance social. As well as social passes available!

There will be a £5 refund for anyone who hosts! For those who would like to host, the form is now live and can be filled out here [also available in Linktree]:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZsrUx1zA2RaeXEvkGJSb4SPZk2D-INzow-NQhXMJTks/edit?usp=drivesdk

If you need hosting, you can apply for a place to stay here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XOf6qkwfb1T8nvU_MqCq--lc-hJIHanQXbzTXklqVwo/edit?usp=drivesdk

You must live locally in Sheffield and fill the form out to recieve tbe £5 refund. Tickets should be purchased as normal and the refund will be credited back to you.

Come join us for a Give it a Go!!!

No experience of dancing at all is required. It will be completely beginner friendly.

You do not need to bring a partner as we rotate around. If you would like to bring a partner and stay with that person throughout the class, that I'd also completely fine!!

The session will take place at 7 pm and finish at 8 pm at 38 Mappin Street in Workroom 4.

It is £3 on the door (cash only)

We hope to see you there!!!

TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Set your alarms for Monday 12th at 6 pm because tickets for the Sheffield Shuffle will be out in a week! The ticket link will be posted on the event page as well as on our social media

Tickets will cost £50 standard, £45 for concessions (self described) and members of Sheffield Swing Dance society. There will also be social passes available!

There will be a £5 refund for anyone who hosts so keep an eye out for the hosting sign up form in the next few days👀

Lessons start back this week! Everyone's welcome to come to our regular Tuesday classes but we'll also be having a Give It A Go this Thursday especially for anyone who wants to try out Swing Dance for the first time!

Tickets available on the SU website as well as cash on door 🎷

A look back on

2023!

Swing dance society!

!!!TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Finally, but definitely not least! We have Earanee and Hong Jie Hsu!!!

Earanee Niedzwiecki (she/her)

Earanee is a Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz dance instructor from Adelaide (‘Tarndanya’ in Kaurna language), Australia, now based in London. A lover of artists like Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong since childhood, Earanee developed a real love for jazz in high school, studying saxophone and later jazz vocals. After graduating, Earanee’s love for jazz transferred to dance, when she discovered Lindy Hop in 2010.
She soon began following her love of jazz dance around the globe, travelling extensively in Australia, Europe and the US before finally moving to Europe to teach dance in 2017. An instructor and DJ with over a decade of experience, and creator of the podcast ‘Women in Jazz’, as a guest in black American jazz dance culture Earanee aims to ground her classes in a respect for this tradition with a focus on history, rhythm, sharing, and encouraging individual creativity and expression.

Jason Hsu (he/him)

"Be sassy and be jazzy!" Freedom of expression characterises Jason's teaching and dancing! Jason will show you not only the ways you can connect to the music and express yourself through improvisation but also how to feel free to do it. That's the main value you will get from Jason! With the background in second-language and cross-cultural pedagogy and theatre training, you will be immersed into an inclusive, safe, and playful journey into learning, not from, but along with him!
Also, a little bit of culture and history won’t harm but enrich the learning experiences, no? Apart from dancing around the world, Jason is bridging the dance experience to the academic field, too. With his current pursuit in a Master's program in Anthropology of Dance, he is working on re-learning Lindy Hop through the lens of q***r study and bringing q***r perspectives to your class!

!!TEACHER ANNOUNCMENT!!

Trisha hails from Hertfordshire, UK, and has been teaching since 1997 and on the international scene since 2003. For 10 years she contributed to establishing the first European swing dance brand and the biggest of its time. She is now thrilled to manage her own company SavoyHop.com creatively directed by her personal vision. Trisha has built up a reputation for being one of the most influential teachers within the European Swing Scene.

She has spearheaded the revival of Authentic Jazz within the UK, working and training with some of the freshest dancers and teachers around. It’s been said that her teaching style is innovative, dynamic and inspiring. Always engaging and fun, Trisha loves to make people laugh and feel relaxed in her classes. At the end of her classes students are filled with energy and excitement. Trisha ensures that class material is detailed and balanced for followers. The result is the dance looks as authentic as it can. Trisha’s ability to communicate complex concepts and patterns clearly means students find themselves easily understanding how movements and steps should look and feel.

Trisha has natural flair, a unique touch and very distinctive style on the dance floor. Her focus is to recreate the look of the original dancers of Lindy Hop, mixed with providing followers with drills, technique and musicality. An accomplished musician & experienced in Tap she helps others to understand rhythms and how to improvise within the dance. She has had formal training in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and musical theatre since the age 5.

With 12 years' experience in Swing dancing teaching most of the popular dances such as Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, Blues, 20's Charleston. Trisha is serious about Swing and helps you get where you want to go! With a vast experience in choreography and artistic direction, she leads the way with her exciting approach to performance. Not only has she choreographed countless routines, she has also performed in the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London. Trisha loves to play and listen to early Jazz and swing music and has an extensive music collection; don’t miss out on inviting her to DJ!

!!TEACHER ANNOUNCMENT!!

Joining along for our 2024 Sheffield Shuffle: Switching It Up! Is Hannah and Ali! They will be helping teach the Zoomers (Colligated S**g) Stream!

Hannah Dolmansley

Hannah is passionate about sharing the joys of swing dancing. For many years she demonstrated with Sue Freeman, one of the North's most influential lindy hop teachers, absorbing as much of her wonderful dance and teaching skill as possible. She started running Lindy Hop classes in Sheffield in 2015. Soon after, the people of Sheffield called for the addition of Collegiate S**g to the local dance scene. Hannah tentatively dipped a toe into the world of Collegiate S**g and was quickly hooked, eager to share her delight! Together, Hannah and Ali love to explore new concepts, learn more about the history of swing dancing, as well as maximising their joy and connection within the dance. During the pandemic, Hannah spent time developing her clarity of body movement, commitment to the rhythm and how she could teach these in a fun and accessible way.

Ali

Ali has been swing dancing since 2011, when she found Sue Freeman's lindy hop classes in Sheffield. Balboa and Collegiate S**g followed a couple of years later. Since teaming up with Hannah in 2016, she has enjoyed developing her rhythm and connection to her dance partner, as well as bringing more joy and play into her dancing, trying to make each dance the most fun it can be with that dance partner. Ali loves the energy and exuberance of collegiate s**g and had enjoyed learning from many teachers who have each brought a different focus and style to this wonderful dance.

SHEFFIELD SHUFFLE STREAMS GUIDE!!! We're very very excited to announce our upcoming streams for thr Sheffield Shuffle switching it up!

Please note that the swappers and exchanges Lindy Hop streams will be switching. This is not based on the length of time you've been dancing or your ex*****on of moves. Please read the individual descriptions for deciding which stream you feel you'd like to join!

Also please note that the Zoomers stream will be Collegiate S**g and this WILL be in follow/lead roles :)

Sheffield Shuffle 22-24th March 2024: We’re Switching It Up!

We’re so excited to announce a big change for the Sheffield Shuffle this year; we’re going beyond leading and following! The Lindy Hop streams won’t have the option to sign up as a lead or follow, just as a dancer. We’ll be doing some switch dancing, focusing on the connection to your partner and the music and dancing beyond a role! Our wonderful teachers (soon to be announced) will make sure everyone feels welcome and engaged, whether you’re a seasoned switch dancer or it’s your first time stepping out of your normal role.

Alongside our “beyond lead and follow” streams we’ll also be having a s**g stream (taught with leads and follows)

On Sunday we’ll have a mix of workshops sticking with the “switching it up them 👀

You can put everything you’ve learnt into practice at our three socials with two bands over the weekend

If you aren’t already, click “interested” or “going” on our Facebook event page to stay up to date on the announcements about teachers, tickets and hosting coming soon!

We're excited to be joining Bents Green Big Band Event on Monday 11th December 2023!!!

Twice a year there is the Big Band event for Age UK Sheffield Dementia customers to attend. It is a great evening of music, food and dancing and really provides special memories for people with dementia and their loved ones to enjoy. We will join in the festive fun, encouraging customers to feel confident to get up and dance!

December class timetable! 🎄🎄

With Christmas around the corner, we will be having a meal at Pieminster on Wednesday December 6th 2023 at 6pm!

Location: 67 Division St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4GE

Please complete the form below if this is something that tickles your fancy! It contains all of the relevant information! If you have any questions, please message us :)

Wednesday 6th we're going to Pieminster on division street at 6pm before Cubana to have some pies :))

Form: https://forms.gle/S6a58vPu6dk8RkuY7

AERIALS ARE COMING TO TOWN SOCIAL DANCE
Calling all musicians!!!!

We’re excited to announce we’ll be having a jam at our Christmas social after the aerials workshop!

We’ll have a house band made up of Rowan Huxley, Charlie Cayzer and Alex Myagkov. Please feel free to contact them with any questions.

There’s no need to sign up in advance, but if you think you’ll join in, leave a comment or let us know so we have an idea of numbers :)

If you have any songs that you would like to play that are not on the setlist, please comment or message us to let us know!

The social is open to everyone even if you didn’t come to the workshop.
“Social only” tickets can be found here: https://su.sheffield.ac.uk/events/products/6016 or £4 on the door!

We are super excited that our tickets for Aerials are Coming to Town are out now!!!!

Swipe to see prices and how to purchase tickets! The registration form can be found linked in the Bio (LinkTree) or here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qCWl04JCGRcOPlXUAjW1_bkOErGxWBsc4QPMqfWPeHo/edit?usp=drivesdk

You and your partner must both complete this form and once we confirm both of your names, we will send an email link to be able to purchase tickets!