Tricks, Slides and Dips Dance Workshop! (basic swing pre-requisite)
Saturday Jan 3, 2008 from 2:30pm – 5pm (Part A 2:30pm, Part B 3:45pm)
Well on the Way 191 Main Street, Ossining NY

Paolo and Lauren will be teaching a Swing Workshop in Westchester the first Saturday of the New Year! The focus will be on 6 – count based tricks, slides and dips. This is 2 and 1/2 hours so we will have two sections.  Certainly bring water and perhaps a snack but you don't need to bring a partner.
Price: $35 for entire workshop, $20 each section.
Please arrive early to sign up. info 917-359-7990 or 914-807-0802


SPINS, SLIDES and DIPS Workshop and Performance
December 26th 2008
Poughkeepsie Swing Dance, Poughkeepsie NY.

6:30 – 8:00pm Workshop instructors: Paolo & Lauren (Prereq: basic swing)
Are you ready for some holiday play time? This is a workshop special in which we will study fun spinning and sliding techniques for both the leader and follower. We will begin with balance and placement techniques and learn the fundamentals of connection, momentum, and energy release. We will also address how to double and triple your turns without getting dizzy. These techniques can be learned with only the knowledge of the 6-count basic. note: dance shoes with suede soles are recommended for this class!


SWING-OUT SLAM
Tuesday Nov 25th 2008 7:30pm-10:00 Wednesday (instructors: Paolo and guest follow TBA)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
This is a workshop special in which we will study 10 CLASSIC Swing Out variations. We will begin with good frame and counter balance techniques and then begin to vary the footwork. Each variation will match the leaders patterns with the followers. Then we’ll watch as we combine these into even more magical patterns. (pre-req – Knowledge of the 8-count basic) For more info on these workshops http://www.paoloswings.com or call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

BALBOA BONANZA
Saturday Nov 22 1:00-4:00pm dance workshops (instructor Paolo with Special Guest Bella Viramontes from California)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor 212-807-0802
This workshop begins with a Balboa Review of Swing to Balboa. Followed by Intensives on classic steps from Paddle Turns, Drags and Lollys to Fun Sliding Techniques. Will conclude with Bang em up and Shoot em up Balboa sequences and patterns. ( pre-req – adv basic balboa) note: dance shoes with suede soles are recommended for this class!

NEW JERSEY SWINGS Workshop and Dance
Friday November 14, 2008 Details here
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 Dance Bash huge wood dance floor, 9:00 DJ 6pm - 9pm n-depth Lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC, featuring the Lindy Hop. Click for more info.
Direction: njswing.com/directions.htm CONTACT: www.njswing.com Kristine (973) 299-SWING (7946) NJSwing@verizon.net

BALBOA BLAST! Part 3
Saturday Sept 27, 2008. 1 - 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner to Advance) Instructor Paolo
Dance Workshop Focusing on The Balboa, the california born Swing Dance. Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30s and is popular once again.
1:00pm – Balboa Refresher, Blending from Swing to Balboa.
1:45pm – Focus on Single Double Triple Footwork, Slides and more
3:15pm - Bang em up Balboa patterns.
$25 if you pre-register, $35 at the door. (price includes all three sections)
Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

SwingCrashCourse
Sept 28th, 2008
This is for Beginners who wish to start dancing on the social dance floor. The focus is all Swing. This crash course starts with all the basics but quickly moves to more advanced movement as the day goes on. Can also challenge those with some swing dance experience as well. Featuring 4 1/2 hours of swing instruction. It is progressive and becomes more challenging as the day moves on. Featuring Three Great Instructors! $35 if you pre-register. $25 if you mention this ad when signing up! Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.


NEW JERSEY SWINGS Workshop and Dance
Friday July 11th 2008
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981 8:30 Dance Bash huge wood dance floor, 9:00 DJ 6pm - 9pm n-depth Lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC, featuring the Lindy Hop.Direction: njswing.com/directions.htm INFO/CONTACT: www.njswing.com Kristine (973) 299-SWING (7946) NJSwing@verizon.net

Balboa Performance Class
Wednesdays (8 classes total) 9-10:30pm (begins June 4th 2008)
This will be a solid opportunity for students to take their Balboa to an entire new level. We have included some sweet patterns and tricks into the choreography and expect several returning talents from our last performance class. There will be 2 opportunities to perform at the end of our session (one will be on Friday August 1st). If you are not sure if you are ready to take this class, please come to the first meeting where will give an introductory overview, view your skill levels and give you an introduction to the music and choreography. To see our performance class routine from July 06 see: http://www.youtube.com/v/wDh7XX3ooB0
Contact Dance Manhattan at 212-807-0802 to sigh up or for more details.

NEW JERSEY SWINGS Workshop and Dance
Friday May 9th 2008
American Legion, 13 Legion Pl, Whippany, NJ 07981

8:30 Dance Bash huge wood dance floor, 9:00 DJ & live music with the hottest award-winning NYC jump swing, hot jazz & cool blues band, The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn, performing

6:30, 7:15 & 8:15 In-depth Lessons with American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC, instructing Balboa & Collegiate Shag

WORKSHOPS: w/American Swing Dance Champion, Paolo Lanna of NYC. Click for DETAILS

SwingCrashCourse
March 30th, April 27th, May 18th - 12PM-4:30PM (Beginner) (NOTE: there is NO May 25th date. Only May 18th!)
This is for Beginners who wish to start dancing on the social dance floor. The focus is all Swing. This crash course starts with all the basics but quickly moves to more advanced movement as the day goes on. Can also challenge those with some swing dance experience as well. Featuring 4 1/2 hours of swing instruction. It is progressive and becomes more challenging as the day moves on. Featuring Three Great Instructors! $35 if you pre-register. $25 if you mention this ad when signing up! Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

Dips and Tricks Dance Workshop
Wednesday April 29 2008 (instructor Paolo and Special Guest)
Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor
7:00pm-9:30 Instructors: Paolo “Pants”
This is a workshop special in which we will study drops, dips and tricks that look as impressive as it gets on the dance floor. By the second hour, we will begin to arrange the steps in a jam circle style showcase. This is the stuff that will knock your friends out.

BALBOA BLAST! Part 2
Saturday March 22nd 1 - 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner to Advance) Instructor Paolo
Dance Workshop Focusing on The Balboa, the california born Swing Dance. Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30s and is popular once again.
1:00pm – Balboa Refresher, Blending from Swing to Balboa.
1:45pm – Focus on Paddles, Push Breaks and Side Breaks.
3:15pm - Bang em up Balboa patterns.
$25 if you pre-register, $35 at the door. (price includes all three sections)
Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

Swing-Out Sunday Workshop and Dance
Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
Sunday March 9th 3-6pm dance workshops, 6:30pm – 10:30pm dance
Hosted by Lauren + Paolo. All styles of music with a focus on Swing. Free Lesson at 8pm, dancing, food and refreshments! Westchester Ballroom Dance Studio (5 min. walk from the Pleasantville Metro North Train Station). 3pm – 6pm Daytime Workshops. 6:30 - 10:30pm DJ music and Dancing, dance lesson at 8pm, food and refreshments. click here for details and to purchase!

8-Count Swing Intensive!
Sunday March 2nd 2008 12:30PM-3:30PM (Intermediate) instructors Paolo "Pants" and Joe Palmer
Paolo. Joe and their guest helpers join forces to teach this workshop. This special edition will focus on 8-count material common with the Grandfather of all swing dance " The Lindy Hop". Paolo will also take some of hisr favorite moves and include them in this workshop. Basic Lindy/Swing experience required. Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

Class Schedule March 2008
DAY TIME SUBJECT INSTRUCTOR
Wednesday 7pm Swing/Lindy Footwork level: Pre-Intermediate+ Paolo
8pm
9pm Swing/Lindy Choreographed Sequences level: Pre-Intermediate+ Paolo
Thursday 7pm Swing/Lindy Beginner Basics level: open Paolo
8pm Swing/Lindy Advanced Basic level: basics
9pm Charleston Sequences level: Pre-Intermediate+ Nathan / Paolo
Above Class Location: Dance Manhattan 39 West 19th Street 5th Floor NYC call 212-807-0802 to sign up.

8-Count Swing Intensive!
Sunday February 3d 2008 12:30PM-3:30PM (Intermediate)
Paolo. Joe and their guest helpers join forces to teach this workshop. This special edition will focus on 8-count material common with the Grandfather of all swing dance " The Lindy Hop&