Well, it’s Wedding Expo season! Which means it’s time for me to start thinking about Wedding choreography and first dances again. I did my first bridal dance for a close friend in 2015. I remember how fascinating it was to see how they grappled with a completely new task (they had never danced before), how they worked together through the hurdles and how they communicated and resolved any issues they were having with each other and with the task at hand. From my experience with them, I really believe they have what it takes to make their marriage last a lifetime. In short, they were a dream t ..read more

There’s a lot more to dance classes than simply learning steps. If you have never danced before and are nervous about trying or have a friend that says “I’m not a dancer” share this with them as it could make them think twice. Meet New People -We Have Just Made it a Million Times Easier! The Swing Dancing Sydney scene is friendly and welcoming to new faces into the world of swing dancing. We love swing dancing so much we want to share it with the world; it brings us such joy! In class we rotate partners so it’s easy to meet a room full of people without the pressure of walking up to a strange ..read more

As Swing Dancers, we are always learning and improving our ability - from technique, styling, musicality, improvisation, balance and your leading and following to name a few. In order to be the best swing dancers we can be, we should be able to identify areas of weakness, and turn them into strengths. When working on these areas, it's a great idea to work on your weakest three elements. Once these are no longer your weakest elements, move onto the next. This will keep you motivated and ensure you swing dancing as a whole improves across a number of areas Identify Your Weaknesses You may have ..read more

The All About Swing Crew want to thank everyone for making the Concord Carnival Such a spectacular day! We had an absolute blast Jumping to the Beat and sharing our love of Swing Dancing in Concord! We were overwhelmed by the amount of interest and support from so many guests at the Festival. Many stayed and enjoyed our on stage shows and others registered for our next Swing Dancing Course dates (below) We were lucky enough to be joined by two amazing bands. The Hi Tops Brass Band and the Hot Potato Band. This certainly kept us dancing all day! Here's a little more information on the bands: T ..read more

The All About Swing Crew are excited to be bringing Swing Dancing to Concord Carnival! What better way to celebrate the theme 'Jump to the Beat' than with a Swing Dance?! Celebrating the love, joy and passion for music and dance, Concord Carnival will be located at Concord's Greenless Park and we encourage all our students to come down and enjoy the day with us. The All About Swing Crew will be manning a stall and performing twice during the day; we welcome everyone to come along for a dance! Performance Times: Morning 11:30am Afternoon 3:00pm Concord Carnival this year has over 80 stalls whic ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to pick a good entertainment for your event or party? Many people want dancers at their event but being non-dancers themselves, may not be aware of all that dancers can do. Luckily for you, this post will give you some insight into what to look for – with inside knowledge from a seasoned performance dancer! First and foremost, you want high-energy and high-fun! You want entertainers to draw in your guests and get them pumped for your event. Your entertainers should not only be dressed to the nines, but should also bring excitement to the party with their attitudes. Y ..read more

I recently spent a week at a swing dancing camp and it was the most fun. Workshops all day, socials all night, meeting new people, and ALL THE DANCING! I was stretched in my swing dancing, both physically and mentally. I loved all the learning – yes, even as a teacher and advanced dancer, I know I still have a lot to work on and a lot to learn! There is a saying that when you know more, you realise that you actually don’t know that much at all – I can tell you it definitely applies to swing dancing! So as a beginner swing dancer or intermediate swing dancer, then, when there is so much to lea ..read more

At the start of many swing beginner lessons, I'm often reminded what it felt like to be a beginner and the journey so many beginners go through. From week 1 nerves and excitement, to frustration at one's self when finding a particular step difficult. There is a journey when it comes to learning something new, especially something you begin to truly develop a passion for. I am often asked by my students how they can improve their swing dancing - quickly. While everyone learns differently, there are common strategies I always suggest. I'm thrilled when a beginner reports back and tells me what ..read more

It's almost time for new and exciting beginners content for MAY. Intermediate and Advanced students, we haven't forgotten about you, we have brand new techniques, moves and skills for you this month. Week 1 beginners is the perfect time for FIRST TIMERS to join in the fun and learn to swing dance. We'll have you dancing the basics in less than 4 weeks! Swinging Sunday Sessions Week 1 Beginners - Sunday 5th May 3pm Swing Dancing is fun, easy-to-learn and a great way to meet new people; our Beginners classes need no experience or partner, simply jump in and learn the basic steps! Beginners 3pm ..read more

In ballet, choreography is often used to tell a story and in solo Jazz certain moves can be used in conjunction with the music to create an entertaining performance. The same can be said for Rock and Roll and Swing. When we are being taught a routine for the first time, we often use counts or steps. We know where to be on each count and this helps us remember the routine until it is ingrained in our muscle memory. It is important to remember, though, there is a lot more behind choreography than simple steps or counts. Depending on the intent of the choreographer, choreography can be used to de ..read more