Swing New Jersey

COURSE & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Kristine's NJ Swing

2nd Friday 9/10

Back-To-Swing
Fall Kick-Off Dance Party

NO partner and NO dance experience needed. Lots of friendly people to dance with of all levels and ages.

and Lindy Hop Crash Course
w/Kristine and NYC guest instructor

Try it out at the start for FREE. If you like it, then stay!

LOCATION:
The spacious chandelier-lit American Legion Ballroom, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981 http://www.njswing.com/directions.htm

SCHEDULE:
6:45 - 7:00 Swing/Lindy 6 & 8-count Footwork & Rhythm/Pulse WARM-UP (Try for FREE. If like it, then stay.)
7:00 - 9:00 2-Hour Lindy Hop CRASH COURSE (Prereq.: solid triple-step swing + permission) Learn new or refine your 8-count Swingout and Lindy circle and how to smoothly integrate them in your 6-count swing dancing. $28 Prepaid. $35 Door. ONLY $40 Prepaid with Dance Party ($50 Door).
8:40 - 9:00 6-count Swing basics (always included FREE at all our dance parties with admission)

DANCE PARTY:
8:30 - 12:00 includes free Swing Basics Review 8:40 - 9:00, light food & refreshments, and DJ'd dancing till midnight. $15 Door. Only $12 for students w/ID under 26 or if prepaid with Lindy Hop Crash Course.

REGISTRATION:
Required. Reply to kristine@njswing.com with full name(s) to register for lessons and please indicate your payment method. First-timers & new guests must also include full contact info (addresses & phone #s).

DISCOUNT PREPAY:
Prepay deadline is by midnight Thursday prior to event. Whether you choose to pay normal prices at the door or to prepay at a discount, you must register (see above).
• CASH: pay in person (can be paid at a prior event or at a private lesson). Saves money, time, postage, and PayPal fees.
• CHECK (with FULL CURRENT contact info): make payable to: "Kristine Powell," and send to: PO Box 245, Denville, NJ 07834 by Wednesday prior to event. Saves money, PayPal fees and check-in time.
• CREDIT CARD or BANK TRANSFER: (Online only): pay by midnight Thursday prior to event via www.paypal.com to PayPal ID: kristinep@mindspring.com and add $1.50 per person to total. Saves money, postage and check-in time.

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Cannot make a group lesson or just want extra help? Affordable private lessons to suit your schedule and skill level are available weekdays (day/eve) by appointment. Reply to kristine@njswing.com with your preferred dates & times.

CONTACT US: Kristine@NJSwing.com (973) 299-SWING (7946) www.njswing.com

ALSO, mark your calendars for...

** Friday Fall Weekly Lesson Series and Practice Dance nights
begin again 9/17, 7-10 pm, with Kristine and guest instructors from NYC
at both the American Legion and the VFW (750 Route 10 West), Whippany

** Live Music Dance Party with The Boilermaker Jazz Band on 2nd Friday 10/8

Stay tuned for ALL the details!

SPECIAL PRICING:

Groups discounts available. Contact us to inquire.

College student discounts for under 26 w/ID are usually offered for our dance parties. For special events we sometimes also offer Veteran discounts and Teacher discounts.

Special thanks to those of you who spread the "lindy love" through inviting new friends, and asking lots of new people to dance at each party. We appreciate you so much! Occasionally we offer Bring-A-Friend specials. Contact us to inquire.

If you want to help us behind the scenes, contact us to inquire about our help team. It is rewarding to be an integral part of events that bring joy to so many people's lives. And, you have the added perk of lessons and dancing at half price or FREE. Contact us to inquire.

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

COOL GIFT IDEA: Share the joy of dance with a co-worker, friend, or loved one.

NJ SWING Gift Certificates may be used towards our dance parties and lessons (privates, crash courses, and weekly series) and come in any denomination (from $15 on up). Purchase in your desired amount by mail or in-person (see PAYMENT info above). Provide yours & recipient's full names. Enclose a stamped envelope addressed to you or to your gift recipient.

DANCE PARTIES:

8:30-12:00 includes a complimentary 8:40 Swing Basics party lesson, dancing on a huge wood dance floor to a mix of swing plus other styles as requested, light food and refreshments. No partner and no experience needed.

WORKSHOPS & COURSES:

No partner needed.

PRIVATE LESSONS:

Can't make it or need extra help? We offer affordable private lessons in all social dance styles to suit your schedule and skills, weekdays (day/eve) in Boonton /Parsippany area, at our Whippany on our event days, and at off-site locations at a higher fee. Contact us for an appointment.

INSTRUCTORS:

Kristine Powell (Founder & Director of NJ Swing), Andy Newberry and guest instructors from around the world.

LOCATION:

American Legion Dance Hall (13 Legion Place, Whippany

PRIVATE EVENTS:

If you are planning a private event, we provide instruction, music, dance motivators and performances. Contact us to inquire.

INFO/CONTACT:

Kristine (973) 299-SWING (7946) kristine@njswing.com

POLICIES:

Course series and workshop participants receive a 20% discount off our normal Dance Party admission, when prepaid with their courses/workshops. All classes are 55 minutes in length. Instructor assignments and course schedules are subject to change.

New students may join a course series already in session, with instructor and Kristine's permission only. All group classes and make-ups must be taken during the registered six-week course term, and cannot be carried over to the next course cycle.

No partner is needed to participate in any of our classes or dance events. Registration does not guarantee an equal balance of leaders and followers in any given class. All classes rotate partners. Students are not required to rotate partners, but it is encouraged.

Prepayment is encouraged and appreciated. Discounted courses, workshops, and dance party admission, plus express check-in for all prepaid students.

Payment in cash is preferred, but personal checks are accepted if full contact information is provided. A $15 fee is due for returned checks. Credit card payments must be made via our website by the prepaymant due date.

No refunds. To receive credit (good for one year from the date issued), a written request must be received at least 24 hours before the course term start (the same pertains to scheduled private events and private lessons). No credit if less than 24 hours notice. Exceptions considered in the event of a genuine emergency.

If NJ Swing cancels an individual class within a course series, then a make-up class will be scheduled. No credits for missed individual classes or make-ups within a course series. NJ Swing reserves the right to cancel a course series with fewer than ten prepaid students, and will make arrangements for a semi-private course or provide refunds if necessary.

The NJ Swing team shall not be held liable for injuries before, during, or after events. Enjoy dancing, but do so at your own risk. Thanks!