Want to see how much FUN learning to Swing Dance is?
Check out one of our swing kids, who recently stole the show at Fitzroy Gardens. Look at Swing Kids in action at the 2006 Performance Ball in front of 900 people! But don't miss these guys bringing down the house with their performance to the famous song Sing Sing!
Due to the growth in Swing Kids we now will have 2 AGE BASED classes as below plus a class for those new to swing dance.
CLASS TIMES:
10.00am - 11.00am: Kids Aged 7-10
11.00am - 12.00pm: Kids Aged 11 onwards
12.00pm - 1.00pm: New Kids **Level 1 Beginners
Swing Kids performing 'Funky Bunch' at the Copa!
1. What is taught at Swing Kids?
2.Term Details - 2008 **Taking Enrollments Now**
3. Teacher Profile - Sarah & Keith
4. Costs
5. Registration Step 1 - Payment
6. Registration Step 2 - Email Confirmation
7. Questions?
8. Kid Patrol - Our School Programme
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1. What is Taught at Swing Kids?
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The Swing Kids classes are loads of fun with lots of laughs guaranteed. We get the kids away from the computers, interacting together in an environment where they can have fun and build social confidence and physical skills at the same time. Yes, we may also aim to do performances as a way of setting focused goals for the classes.
- All classes are be co-ed
- Approximate age range 7 - 15yrs
- All classes are pitched appropriately at those in the class
- Reputable and experienced teachers
- The course dates are in sync with the school terms.
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2. Term Details - 2008 **Taking Enrollments Now**
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Venue: St Andrews Chuch Hall, Cnr Burke Rd and Malvern Rd, Glen Iris
When: Weekly - Saturday’s
Course Dates:
Term 3: 19th July – 13th September (9 Week Course - early bird ends on Fri 27th June 2008)
Term 4: 11th October – 13th December (9 Week Term - early bird ends on Fri 19th September 2008)
Notes:
1st November No classes due to Public Holiday on the 4th November
Course Times and Levels:
10.00am - 11.00am: Kids Aged 7-10
11.00am - 12.00pm: Kids Aged 11 onwards
12.00pm - 1.00pm: New Kids **Level 1 Beginners
***NOTE: Minimum numbers required for classes to run and we unfortunately can't offer refunds for classes that have been missed.
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3. Teacher Profile - Sarah & Keith
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Sarah Roediger heads up Swing Kids and is adored by her kids. Sarah loves them with a crazy passion and has great plans for the kids at Swing Kids Glen Iris. Although Sarah has been slowed down lately with a knee injury Sarah is a very experienced swing dancers having trained with Swing Patrol now for 5 years. Sarah belongs to one of Melbourne's performance troupes Brat Pack and placed 1st in the Showcase division at the 2006 Australian Jitterbug Championships doing a 20s Charleston number with Jasmine Scanlon. Sarah is a crazy Collingwood supporter but we still let her teach for Swing Patrol!
Have a read about Keith Hsuan HERE.
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4. Costs:
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Terms 3, 4 : $126 per child (Early Bird: $108)
Term 3: Early bird ends on Fri 27th June 2008
Term 4: Early bird ends on Fri 19th September 2008
There will be no exceptions to the early bird prices if you miss the date. Please make sure you are organised and get your payment in on time to save some money and take advantage of the special prices.
** Conditions **
Swing Kids term payments are non-refundable with the following exceptions:
Cancellation of registration will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the first class of the term and registration fee fully refunded.
If, for any reason, you are unable to continue classes once the term has commenced, the balance of your term payment (minimum of 3 classes) can be credited towards a future registration. You must notify and request a credit in advance - no credit will be made for classes missed after the fact. No credit will be made for single classes missed.
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5. Registration Step 1 - Payment:
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The first step to registering is to send your payment in advance of the course.
You must be fully paid before registering and turning up at the first class.
YOU CANNOT ATTEND CLASSES UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. You can either...
* Send your cheque or money order made out to “Swing Patrol” to: 3 Grattan St, Prahran VIC 3181
* Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking. Our banking details are:
Westpac Account Name: Swing Patrol Dance Group P/L
BSB: 033 072
Acct #: 248 364
** MOST IMPORTANTLY, please include your 'SURNAME' and the word 'KIDS' in the description of the transfer, otherwise there is no way we can track the payment once it comes into our account.**
NOTE: No refunds for classes that have been missed
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6. Registration Step 2 - Email Confirmation:
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Once you have sent us your payment, you MUST then register to attend the course. Simply copy the following into a new email and send to info@swingpatrol.com.au or telephone: 03 9510 7561.
Course: 2008 Swing Kids Registration
Parents Name:
E-mail address:
Contact phone number:
My child’s name is:
My child’s age is:
Term: 1,2,3 or 4
Course: (please select which course you are enrolling your child for)
Saturdays - 10.00am - 11.00am: Kids Aged 7-10yrs
Saturdays - 11.00am - 12.00pm: Kids Aged 11yrs onwards
Saturdays - 12:00pm - 1:00pm: New Kids **Level 1 Beginners
Payment: I have paid $126 by: (select direct deposit, personal cheque or cash).
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7. Questions? Need Further Info?
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Want to know more? Please do not hesitate to send an email to info@swingpatrol.com.au or call (03) 9510 7561 should you have any queries regarding the Swing Kids programme.
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8. Kid Patrol - Our School Programme
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We commenced "Kid Patrol" in 2005 and has been a very successful and growing programme. Kid Patrol is simply Swing Patrol being available and facilitating swing dancing learning in Schools in accordance with a variety of curricula.
We have worked with a range of schools including:
* Berwick Primary School
* Alburn Primary School
* Salesian College
* Catholic Regional College
* Bacchus Marsh College
* Trinity Grammar School
* Bentleigh Primary School
* Genezzano
* Doncaster Secondary College
Programmes which accommodated a swing class or series of classes were:
* Activity Weeks
* Drama
* Dance
* Eistedford
* Arts Exploration week
* PE Class
* General Sport activity
* History
We did some fabulous sessions, choreographing a scene for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" set in the prohibition era was one of many creative, inspiring examples of the programme.
If you are working at a school and are interested in the programme please contact info@swingpatrol.com.au for more details. Similarly if you are a parent at a school, talk to your school and to us and we can discuss the possibilities.
