Hey you!

Thanks for buying a ticket to our party. We’re so excited for you to join us at the first Easy Does It for 2023. We can’t wait to dance the night away together!

No need to print tickets. To check in at the entrance, attendees only need to tell us the name of

Important Bits

Date: Saturday 25 February 2023

Time: 7:30 – 11:30pm. Doors open at 7:15pm. Class at 7:30pm. Social dancing from 8pm.

Location: The Space (Skydeck), 318 Chapel St, Prahran 3181 (enter via Carlton St)

We have a bunch of tricks up our sleeve for the night, to make hitting the dance floor easier. There will be DJs playing great swing music for heaps of social dancing, plus special performances.

Our host dancers will be back again - keen-as-ever to dance with you, or just have a chat. Hosts are friendly dancers who will be there to dance with you, answer any questions, and help you feel safe and welcome! Keep an eye out for their fancy flower pins (specially made by our crafty committee).

There will also be a bar (no BYO alcohol please), and spaces to chill out and chat.

Hot Tips

What do I wear?

Anything comfortable you can move around in! Although we like to wear breathable materials, as things can get a bit sweaty given it is a physical activity. Shoes that stay on and let you pivot are recommended – sneakers are great. As long as you are comfortable, it’s okay with us!

What do I bring?

We like to bring the following items with us when we go dancing:

Water bottle
Spare shirts
A fan
Sweat towel
Snacks (just in case)

Lead or Follow? Or solo?

Swing dancing is a partner dance, in which there is a Lead and a Follow. Together they work as a team with the music to enjoy the dance. The role of the lead is to suggest moves and direction. The role of the follower is to respond to the lead's suggestions. Both partners can vary energy levels within the partnership and add personal/styling embellishments. Like jazz/swing music, it’s seen as a “call and response” partnership. We make every effort to encourage people not to choose which role they learn simply based on their gender, and many people do dance both the lead and follow roles

Solo jazz is dancing without a partner, and can be improvised or in the form of routines such as the Shim Sham, Big Apple or Tranky Doo. One of our favourite activities on the social floor is trading moves with someone, or making jam circles.

How do I ask someone to dance?

If you want to dance with someone, whether partnered or in a solo jazz trade, check which roles they’re comfortable dancing. If it’s the opposite one to you (i.e., you want to lead and they are happy to follow) or they’re happy to have a solo jazz jam, ask them if they would like to dance.

If they say yes, have fun, and thank them afterwards! If they say no, don’t worry as that’s totally normal too - thank them anyway!

We’ll have super approachable host dancers around on the night to dance with you, answer questions, and help you feel safe and welcome.

Remember, it’s always okay to say no to a dance. You don’t need to give any reason, just politely decline. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable for refusing a dance, you can chat to one of our safe space officers - they will help you out.

Diversity & Inclusion

We acknowledge the diversity in everyone and want to make our community an inclusive space. We welcome people regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, employment status, physical appearance, and physical or mental ability. For more information, check out Swing Patrol's Community Values Statement.

COVID-19 and Social Dancing

Check out top tips on staying safe whilst social dancing here:

In the hopes of limiting transmission throughout the community, we continue to ask:

Keeping everyone safe – DO NOT attend classes or dance activities if you are unwell, if experiencing any Covid symptoms, or are awaiting Covid test results. Likewise, stay at home if you have illness such as colds and flu.

As always, Swing Patrol adheres to current public health advice. Where mask wearing is not mandated, we welcome and encourage attendees to wear masks at this event. Please stay up to date with Department of Health recommendations.

Refunds

If you need to cancel due to illness/Covid Safety, a refund will be available as long as you advise Swing Patrol via text to 0412 309 311 before 5pm on the day of the event.

Cancellations for reasons other than Covid Safety: As the venue has a fixed capacity, refunds are not possible without 24 hours notice, as we may have turned away other dancers and need time to give others the opportunity to snap up your spot. Thanks for understanding. Where applicable, a full or partial refund (less administration fee) may be available up to close of online ticket sales at 5pm Friday 24 February. Contact Swing Patrol on 0412 309 311.

After 5pm Friday 24 February, no refunds will be issued.