Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Friday, 29 June 2012
As usual Mouthful O' Jam opens it's doors for our monthly event. We will be starting the evening with a free dance lesson from our American swing dance instructor Gaia Hannan.
After the lesson it's dance dance dance till 2am. Hot 78's played on vintage equipment by the wonderful Tim Hellzapopin',the brilliant Kid Krupa and my little ole' self Swing Maniac. Mr. Andrew Fletcher will also be taking to the decks this month and the theme is American Swing from the 30's and 40's .
The hottest jazz the jumpinest jump and the singingest swing to keep you hot hot hot footing it all evening.
Held in the amazing original Salisbury pub the atmosphere is fabulous and just can't be beaten! From our wonderful social area to the great dance floor and if you smoke then dont forget the smoking porch at the front. Entrance just £5 all evening including dance lesson.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Mouthful O Jam have got together with Roger Greenawalt the famous Producer and musician and driving force behind the Beatles on Ukulele project.
Roger is visiting London and we are having a special evening where people can bring along their Ukes and Jam with Roger. Battling Ukes will be the order of the day but if you play another instrument you are welcome to come along and play.
Swing and Jazz on hot 78's played by Kid Krupa and Swing maniac at other times. The evening will be a relaxed night with dancing and jamming and Roger will be judging the competition for the best Ukulele player of the evening.
We are planning on giving half the proceeds away to a charity of the winners choice. The event is taking place this Sunday evening from 6pm until Midnight so come along and join us . Entry is just £7.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Greenawalt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZHi5btvc_c
@ LUMIERE, 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS London, United Kingdom
@ LUMIERE, 88 Chatsworth Road, E5 0LS London, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
We have our fabulous Mouthful O' Jubilleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Jam. As usual we have the wonderful Gaia Hannan teaching her free Swing lesson at the beginning of the evening. Shellac spinners Tim Hellzapoppin', Kid Kupa and Swing Maniac will keep you on your toes dancing to the very best 78 rpm recordings.
We may have a band in which case it will be £7 if we don't then it'ss the usual £5 including lesson so hope to see you all there .
Thursday, 3 May 2012
This month Mouthful O' Jam will be on the 2nd Saturday in May, so, sadly we will not be able to celebrate Cinco De Mayo Mouthful O' Jam style, hopefully you will be able to find another fantastic party to attend for such a great day! :-)
Mouthful O' Jam
May 12th
7:30pm Swing Dance Lesson with Gaia
Amazing shellac spinning DJs: Tim Hellzapoppin', Swing Maniac and Kid Krupa till 2am
Magicians and more!
@ The Salisbury Pub
1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes
London, N4 1JX
For more information about Swing Dancing courses please e-mail: vintagedancing@googlemail.com
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Beginners Lindy Hop dance course, NEW DATES!!
5 weeks, 8pm-9:30pm, starting Wednesday 25th of April 2012.
Learn the partner dance that started them all in this intensive 5 week beginners class.
We will focus on laying strong foundations in the language of Swing Dancing.
Strengthen your style, your moves and your dance confidence.
By the end of this class you'll have a solid grasp of Lindy Hop rhythm & musicality,
connection, and a grab bag of moves that you can pull out on any dance floor.
This dance will have you smiling, sweating, and wishing for more!
Musicality and passion for the dance is my main focus in teaching.
Limited spaces! To sign-up please send me your full name, if you're a lead or a follow.
Full course is £45 per person, £80 per couple
Bellow is an outline for what we will cover the sessions.
Please wear comfortable clothes and preferably leather soled shoes or dress shoes with a smooth sole, high heels are great if your comfortable wearing them :-).
8:00pm to 9:30pm, starting Wednesday, 11th of April 2012 (Following 4 dates are: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd of May)
Week one:
- The history of Lindy Hop and other social dances
- The language of Swing dancing
- Frame between lead and follow
- Movement exercises for trust building in dance
- Basic Lindy Hop steps for lead and follow
Week two:
- Basic Lindy Hop steps review
- Frame review
- Intro to Lindy basic
Week three:
- Basic "Lindy Turn"
- Intro to simple moves in the basic
Week four:
- Review of Lindy turn
- Review of move
- More basic moves
- Intro into transitions
Week five:
- Transitioning moves together
- Combining all moves and basic Lindy turn
- Musicality
Week six:
- Review of last five weeks
- Playing and improvising with Lindy hop
Website: www.mouthfulojam.com
Monday, 9 April 2012
*WEDNESDAYS, New start date!!!
Beginners Lindy Hop dance course
This class will be once a week for 5 weeks from 8pm-9:30pm, Wednesday evenings starting on the 11th of April 2012!
Learn the partner dance that started them all in this intensive 5 week beginners class.
We will focus on laying strong foundations in the language of Swing Dancing.
Strengthen your style, your moves and your dance confidence.
By the end of this class you'll have a solid grasp of Lindy Hop rhythm & musicality,
connection, and a grab bag of moves that you can pull out on any dance floor.
This dance will have you smiling, sweating, and wishing for more!
Musicality and passion for the dance is my main focus in teaching.
Limited spaces! To sign-up please send me your full name and if you are a lead or a follow.
If you are bringing a partner please send their full name too and who will be a lead and who will be a follow.
Full course is £45 per person, £80 per couple
Bellow is an outline for what we will be covering in the sessions.
Please wear comfortable clothes and preferably leather soled shoes or dress shoes with a smooth sole, high heels are great if your comfortable wearing them :-).
8:00pm to 9:30pm, starting Wednesday, 11th of April 2012 (Following 4 dates are: 18th, 25th of April and the 2nd and 9th of May)
Week one:
- The history of Lindy Hop and other social dances
- The language of Swing dancing
- Frame between lead and follow
- Movement exercises for trust building in dance
- Basic Lindy Hop steps for lead and follow
Week two:
- Basic Lindy Hop steps review
- Frame review
- Intro to Lindy basic
Week three:
- Basic "Lindy Turn"
- Intro to simple moves in the basic
Week four:
- Review of Lindy turn
- Review of move
- More basic moves
- Intro into transitions
Week five:
- Transitioning moves together
- Combining all moves and basic Lindy turn
- Musicality
Week six:
- Review of last five weeks
- Playing and improvising with Lindy hop
Website: www.mouthfulojam.com
Blog: http://vintagedancing.blogspot.com/
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/gaia.facchini#!/group.php?gid=216061753648
Private lessons are available.
If there are any questions please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to dancing with you.
Location:
The Salisbury Pub,
1 Grand Parade,
Green Lanes, Harringay
London, N4 1JX
For more details and to register (by sending me your full name) please e-mail: vintagedancing@googlemail.com
or call Gaia: 07882753215
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