How to get there
GETTING TO THE GARDENS:
Driving:
Weekends at MidValley tend to be busy, so do go early to get a park at Robinson's side.
Taxi/Uber:
Get dropped off in front of The Gardens Hotel & Residence
Transit:
KTM Station Mid Valley and walk across to The Gardens
or
There's a shuttle bus from Bangsar LRT
GETTING TO THE STUDIO:
Driving:
Weekends at MidValley tend to be busy, so do go early to get a park at Robinson's side.
Taxi/Uber:
Get dropped off in front of The Gardens Hotel & Residence
Transit:
KTM Station Mid Valley and walk across to The Gardens
or
There's a shuttle bus from Bangsar LRT
GETTING TO THE STUDIO:
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From the carpark:
1) Get to the ground level internal entrance of Robinson's.
2) If you face Robinson's, The Gardens Hotel lobby is on your left
3) Get to the lobby and go outside.
4) Turn right and go to the next building–an office block
5) Tell the guard you're here for KL Swing
1) Get to the ground level internal entrance of Robinson's.
2) If you face Robinson's, The Gardens Hotel lobby is on your left
3) Get to the lobby and go outside.
4) Turn right and go to the next building–an office block
5) Tell the guard you're here for KL Swing
meet the teachers
Sing Lim (SG) started Lindy Hopping in 1988 in London’s Jitterbugs club with Ryan Francois. She went on to organise and run the club, at London’s Notre Dame Hall in Picadilly Circus. Since then she has won countless of competitions including the US Open, the American Swing Dance Championships and the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown in New Orleans. In 1996 she founded Jitterbugs Swingapore and has grown the Lindy Hop scene to become one of the most vibrant in the world. She teaches at workshops and competitions in Sweden, USA and Asia.
Sing has also been at the helm of several Lindy Hop camps and events including London’s Swing Masters Jam, Singapore’s SEA Jam and the grandaddy of all, Frankie 100, the Frankie Manning centennial party in New York City ,
Sing has also been at the helm of several Lindy Hop camps and events including London’s Swing Masters Jam, Singapore’s SEA Jam and the grandaddy of all, Frankie 100, the Frankie Manning centennial party in New York City ,
Image © Wackyboys Studio
Tan Hong Wee (SG) is a long-time stalwart of the Singapore scene and even longer time charmer, philosopher and of late also an author! He brings so much fun and many laughs to dance floor and studio alike. Patient and warm in his style, you'll learn without knowing it or meaning to.
Sing and Hong Wee in action at KLHC!
class information
We present a group of classes that will have you dancing better before you can say "abracajazzda!" The classes hope to conjure up an era where the magic of lindy hop infused all dancers with the spirit of swing.
September 12 (Saturday)
The Gardens Theatre, MidValley (Dance Studio, Level 5, North Tower)
Workshop Session 1: 11am -12.30pm // Open: Solo Jazz
Let's pretend you are a dancer auditioning for a place in Norma Miller's dance troupe. You will have to do a solo jazz piece like her "trickeration" routine!
Solo Jazz is the foundation of moving in the spirit of lindy hop. Stemming from the African traditions, rhythms and styling, "Authentic Jazz" has developed over the years and continues to be creative, exciting and fun! Norma's routine draws from the Harlem nightclubs' chorus girls performances.
Workshop Session 2: 12.45pm - 2.15pm // Int: Slow(er) Lindy
Imagine you are in the heady, early days of swing and you're dancing in the Savoy Ballroom! While the common image of lindy hop is the frenetic and athletic speed of "Hellazpoppin", the bands in the Savoy often played tunes with a more user-friendly pace, allowing dancers to keep on the dance floor all night. In this class we will explore to joys of moving to music of 130beats per minute, which offers creative options and different avenues to express your styling.
September 13 (Sunday)
The Gardens Theatre, MidValley (Dance Studio, Level 5, North Tower)
Workshop Session 3: 11am -12.30pm // Open : Swingy Swing outs
Frankie Manning loved his swing outs and if you were dancing with him, you will see why. No two swing outs are ever the same and in this class we will show you many ways of making your swing out, out there!
Workshop Session 4: 12.45pm - 2.15pm // Int/adv : Magic Moves
Fleet of foot and slick of hand, some dance moves just seem like sorcery! But it all comes down to understanding the technique of connection and momentum. Come learn the secrets of the inner (lindy) circle and unlock the magic mystery of Difficult Moves.
September 12 (Saturday)
The Gardens Theatre, MidValley (Dance Studio, Level 5, North Tower)
Workshop Session 1: 11am -12.30pm // Open: Solo Jazz
Let's pretend you are a dancer auditioning for a place in Norma Miller's dance troupe. You will have to do a solo jazz piece like her "trickeration" routine!
Solo Jazz is the foundation of moving in the spirit of lindy hop. Stemming from the African traditions, rhythms and styling, "Authentic Jazz" has developed over the years and continues to be creative, exciting and fun! Norma's routine draws from the Harlem nightclubs' chorus girls performances.
Workshop Session 2: 12.45pm - 2.15pm // Int: Slow(er) Lindy
Imagine you are in the heady, early days of swing and you're dancing in the Savoy Ballroom! While the common image of lindy hop is the frenetic and athletic speed of "Hellazpoppin", the bands in the Savoy often played tunes with a more user-friendly pace, allowing dancers to keep on the dance floor all night. In this class we will explore to joys of moving to music of 130beats per minute, which offers creative options and different avenues to express your styling.
September 13 (Sunday)
The Gardens Theatre, MidValley (Dance Studio, Level 5, North Tower)
Workshop Session 3: 11am -12.30pm // Open : Swingy Swing outs
Frankie Manning loved his swing outs and if you were dancing with him, you will see why. No two swing outs are ever the same and in this class we will show you many ways of making your swing out, out there!
Workshop Session 4: 12.45pm - 2.15pm // Int/adv : Magic Moves
Fleet of foot and slick of hand, some dance moves just seem like sorcery! But it all comes down to understanding the technique of connection and momentum. Come learn the secrets of the inner (lindy) circle and unlock the magic mystery of Difficult Moves.
Levels
OPEN: You are comfortable with the East Coast swing (or six counts) and have some knowledge of 8-count
INTERMEDIATE: You should have done Beginner I classes or can do swing-outs and have been dancing 8-count for at least several months.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Ask us if you are unsure!
INTERMEDIATE: You should have done Beginner I classes or can do swing-outs and have been dancing 8-count for at least several months.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Ask us if you are unsure!