'The 3rd Annual Ryan & Jenny Weekend'

Sat 27th & 28th September 2008

You can now book the weekend as a package. Classes and dances are also available to be booked on an individual basis allowing you to only pay for what you want and what you can afford. All Classes are for Lindy Hop unless stated.

WONDERFUL WEEKEND PASSES, LIMITED AVAILABILITY, BOOK EARLY FOR THE CHEAPEST LINDY HOP WEEKEND IN THE WORLD - PROBABLY!!!

You can book either a full day or full weekend at each level, giving you a discount of up to 23% including the evening dances. Prices are as follows:

Level 1
Saturday Pass inc. 5 classes and evening dance.................. £37.00
Sunday Pass inc. 4 classes and evening dance ................... £28.00
Full Weekend Pass inc. 9 classes and 2 evening dances....... £61.00
Level 2
Day and weekend passes for this level now sold out.
Classes still available to be booked on an individual basis, Full details on booking form
Level 3
Day and weekend passes for this level now sold out.
Classes still available to be booked on an individual basis, Full details on booking form

Weekend passes are available to purchase at any single level for the day/weekend. You are also welcome to book additional classes in other levels on an individual basis.

Classes from only £5

Download Booking Form Here

Venue:
Bishops Cleeve Tythe Barn , Bishops Cleeve,
Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 8LU

Cheques to be made payable to 'Gloster Jive & Swing Dance'
104 Beechcroft Road, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 9HF.
Please include an email address and s.a.e. for reply and confirmation.

Any queries or issues please contact us on 01452 311136 or email

There are 3 levels of classes . You can do any classes as long as you are good enough.
Please do not embarrass yourself by putting yourself in a too high level class.
For example:- Level 3's can do levels 1/2/3, Level 2's can do levels 1/2, Level 1's can do level 1.

Level 1 - You know some 6 count and 8 count moves, you can triple step and you know some Charleston.
You are not very confident and struggle a bit socially to get it together.

Level 2 - You have been taking regular, good quality Lindy Hop classes for over 18 months.
You are confident with your 6 count, 8 count and Charleston steps. You can Lindy Hop socially with partners of various levels.

Level 3 - You have been attending regular, good quality Lindy Hop classes for 3 years or more.
You aren't afraid to try things out, and would dance with nearly anyone of any standard on the social dance floor to both slow and quick tempos.
If you need to ask, the answer is no!

Saturday Night Dance with live band 'Cate Cody & Her Salty Dogs' + 2 top swing dj's.
Starts at 7:45pm and finishes at 11:45pm. Band on stage at 8:15pm - Cost £10.
There will be a fully licensed bar so please do not bring your own drinks.

Sunday Night Dance is the Fabulous 'Duke's Place - The Jazz Cafe'
Starts as always at 6:30 till 10:00pm - Cost £5 (Season tickets are valid)
Hot and cold drinks, but only cool tunes, so bring your own drinks if you want.

Ryan Francois & Jenny Thomas
The top Lindy Hop couple in the world. Ryan was at the heart of the Lindy Hop revival in the 1980's. Best known lately for their work on BBC Strictly Dance Fever, but this page is too small to tell all. See www.ryanandjenny.com we love 'em and are thrilled to welcome them back.
Gary & Sara Boon
Twice UK Lindy Hop Champions. We run Gloster Jive and Swing Dance and also teach around the UK and Europe. We love dancing the Lindy Hop and teach with passion, humour and humility. See www.jiveandswing.co.uk for more details.
Duncan & Louise
The New kids on the block and the bright young things of UK Lindy Hop. We are delighted to welcome them to our event. They teach in Plymouth, Devon and are sure to bring some wonderful stylish dancing and teaching to the weekend. See www.madaboutswing.co.uk for more details

Please read the above information very carefully as once your booking and payment has been accepted, refunds will be only be available at our discretion and may be subject to an administration fee. Absolutely no refunds after September 1st.

Refreshments
We will have soft drinks, tea and coffee available during the daytime or feel free to bring your own. For lunch, evening meals and other food requirements there is a great pub right next door and also a Tesco store 2 min walk away.

ONE FORM TO BE FILLED IN PER PERSON - DOWNLOAD MORE HERE
Please TICK WORKSHOPS and DANCES required on downloaded timetable

Only limited couples only to attend workshops.
All single followers should try and find a leader to book with or phone before sending in booking to ensure equal numbers in classes.