SAVE THE DATES!
The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown
October 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th 2008
St Paul, Minnesota, USA
Cinema Ballroom (Corner of St Clair & Snelling)
"Do not deny yourself the opportunity for a spontaneous exchange between the musician and yourself. Let the music come inside of you and dance that music. It is this most intimate musical self and your most intimate dancing self. Feel the music. Fill yourself with it......-Artemis
2008 will be Showdown's 7th year of bringing fantastic jazz bands and lindy hoppers together for a full weekend of inspiring contests, social dancing, and live music that begs you to swing out.
Online contest registration will open on June 15th.
Want more info? www.lindyshowdown.net or email us at
[email protected] www.lindyshowdown.net
Solo Blues & Jazz Contest
Solo Charleston & Jazz Contest
Liberation Finals(fast)
Freedom Finals(slow)
The Loose Marbles (New Orleans, LA)
Featuring...
*Live music all day night AND After hours
*Contest Finals AND Prelims danced to Live Music
*More New Orleans musicians
*The Battle-of-the-Sexes (a boys against girls battle)
*Saturday Night: Showdown Masquerade Ball! Inspired by old world Europe, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the clip "Sugar Hill Masquerade" featuring Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.
*Presentations on the history of Lindy Hop & Charleston Contests
*New (and old)Judges: Nina Gilkenson, Tena Morales, Peter Loggins, Nicole Frydman and more TBA
*Your favorite contests return: Freedom, Revolution, Liberation, Endurance, Team, Performance, Solo Charleston & Blues, Jack n Jill
*Dancers Choice Awards: Favorite Competitor & Favorite Social Dancer
*More goodies to be announced...
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