2019 Timetable

To help you be on time for workshops and events, we have put everything for the weekend into this one handy schedule.

 
 

FRI 6 SEPT

 

7:00Pm - 11:00Pm

Jitterbug Jam featuring Australian Swing Dance Championships

Polish Club Ashfield has a large dance floor and lots of seating for spectators that will provide a great atmosphere for our first night of SLX 2019. A night to compete with or spectate some of Australia’s best Swing Dancers, as well as social dancing opportunities.

Venue: Polish Club, 73 Norton St, Ashfield
Legals: All ages event (U18’s must be accompanied by a parent) / NO BYO / Full Bar and Bistro facilities


11:30PM - 2:30AM

Jitterbug Jam Up Late

Inspired by the wonderful dancing from the ASDC’s? Keep the celebrations and night going at the first Late Night event of the weekend. Head to LDA Studio at Broadway, Glebe and dance to the wonderful Kate Wadey and the Presidentials.

Some snacks will be available to keep the energy going, as well as soft drinks to purchase at the studio. BYO is welcomed.

Venue: Latin Dance Australia, 263 Broadway, Glebe
Band: Kate Wadey and the Presidentials
Legals: All ages event (U18’s must be accompanied by a parent) / BYO OK


SAT 7 SEPT

 

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Class 1 - with Mikey Pedroza and Nikki Marvin 

Fundamentals and Swing Out Clinic
Back to the basics and beyond! Strengthen your basics with exercises to take your technical dancing to the next level.

Venue: Harold Park Community Centre, Level 1 Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge


1:00pM - 2:00pM

Lunch

BYO or enjoy lunch from a variety of options at Tramsheds.


2:00PM - 4:00PM

Class 2 - with Mikey Pedroza and Nikki Marvin 

Momentum and Flow
Moves and combos to explore moving your body through time with more dynamic ideas and connection.

Venue: Harold Park Community Centre, Level 1 Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge


7:30PM - 11:15PM

Deco Dance

Experience the glamour of the Deco Dance, as you don your dapper attire, or dress up in your finest vintage.

Held in the beautiful Petersham Town Hall – the initial venue that started SLX back in 2005 with a desire to host a Swing Dance event in this amazing Art Deco space.

Limited on-street parking is available opposite the venue in the Council Car Park. Public transport is close at hand with buses travelling down Crystal St and Petersham Train Station a short 5 minute walk away.

Venue: Petersham Town Hall, 105 Crystal Street, Petersham
Band: Andrew Dickeson's Blue Rhythm Band featuring Jane Solo
Legals: All ages event / BYO Alcohol / Soft drinks & water for sale


11:30PM - 3:00AM

P-Jam at Camelot

An all-time classic SLX event! Nothing beats the relaxing and homely feeling of jumping into your PJ’s, while you dance the night away with your Swing Dancing family till the wee hours of the morning.

Camelot Lounge has been a favourite Jazz Venue of Sydney’s scene for 14 years. A relaxed vibe will suit your sleepwear attire. A licensed bar and snacks available will help take your dancing till the wee hours.

This is a NO BYO event.

Venue: Camelot Lounge, Level 2 (upstairs), Cnr 103 Railway Parade and 19 Marrickville Rd
Band: Sara Jeanne and the City Gents
Legals: All ages event (U18’s must be accompanied by a parent) / NO BYO

Due to Venue Restrictions, all attendees must enter Camelot Lounge prior to 12.15am. Please plan your journey from the Deco Dance to ensure you are at Camelot Lounge before this time. No Pass Outs will be issued. Anyone one attending and not entered by 12.15am will not be admitted to the venue and no-refunds will be permitted.


SUN 8 SEPT

 

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Class 3- with Mikey Pedroza and Nikki Marvin

Next Level Ideas
Find magic and creativity within social dance partnerships by learning to better communicate through rhythm, musicality, and movement.

Venue: Harold Park Community Centre, Level 1 Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge


1:00pM - 2:00pM

Lunch

BYO or enjoy lunch from a variety of options at Tramsheds.


2:00PM - 4:00PM

Class 4- with Mikey Pedroza and Nikki Marvin 

Cool Moves
Just what the title says.

Venue: Harold Park Community Centre, Level 1 Tramsheds, 1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge


6:30pM - 10:30pM

Now You Has Jazz

Finish the weekend off dancing at the amazing Standard Bowl – or maybe just play a bit of pool, pinball or ten-pin bowling. Have those last drinks and chats with your new SLX Friends from 2019.

This is an over 18's licensed venue with full bar service available. No BYO food or drinks will be permitted into the venue.

Venue: The Standard Bowl @ Kinselas, Level 3, 383 Bourke Street (opp. Taylor Square), Darlinghurst
Band: Queen Porter Stomp
Legals: Over 18's / licensed venue / NO BYO