Learn to swing dance and celebrate World Lindy Hop Day with Swing Dance Adelaide!
Join us for a beginner-friendly Lindy Hop class, followed by two sets of live jazz from the swingin’ Danica's Dreamers and social dancing; all accompanied by tea, coffee and baked goods (it is a tea dance, after all)! This event is open to all (brand new or established dancers, jazz fans, and everybody in between!). This event is supported by the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters, with discounted tickets available for City of NPSP residents.
So come on down to help us celebrate the joy of lindy hop and honour its African American history and culture.
📅 WHEN: Sunday 25 May, 1:30 - 4:30pm
📍 WHERE: St Peters Town Hall. Kaurna Country: 101 Payneham Road, St Peters
⏱ SCHEDULE:
1:30 - 2:15pm: Beginner Lindy Hop class (no experience or partner required)
2:15 - 4:30pm: Live jazz from Danica's Dreamers, social dancing, coffee, tea & baked goods
🎟 COST: $20 (includes beginner class), via Trybooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1396861
[discounted tickets available for City of NPSP residents]
WHAT IS WORLD LINDY HOP DAY?
World Lindy Hop Day celebrates and honours the historical and cultural significance of Lindy Hop as an African American social dance. Lindy Hop emerged in Black communities in the US during a time of significant racial segregation; by celebrating World Lindy Hop Day we honour not only Frankie Manning's legacy, but the legacy of his peers; the original creators and innovators of Lindy Hop. Read more about the OGs of Lindy Hop on the Frankie Manning Foundation's website:
https://www.frankiemanningfoundation.org/archives-of-early-lindy-hop
💭 WHAT TO BRING?
Vintage attire encouraged, but wear whatever you're comfortable in. If you're dancing, please wear closed toe shoes (peeptoe is okay, but no thongs or sandals).
Please bring a water bottle, and anything else you need to feel comfortable dancing (hand fan, spare shirt etc). Tea and coffee facilities provided.
This event is held on the lands of the Kaurna people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains. We pay respect to their cultural and spiritual beliefs and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
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