EURO LINDY HOP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
To be held at GNSH 2012, Haileybury, Herts (Nr London), UK.
Sunday 12th February 2012 at 10:30pm.
This will be a fun Lindy Hop Jack n Jill competition, plus a solo charleston division. Entry is FREE to anyone at an advanced level, attending the weekend.
However as spaces are limited, all competitors are advised to sign up BEFORE the event.
NB: Check out the video The Euro LH Competition 2008
How does it work:
The competition will commence with Preliminary Rounds, where all competitors will dance at the same time “All Skate”.
The judges will choose a maximum of 6 Female follows and 6 Male leads from the preliminary rounds for the finals. Partners will be swapped, everytime we change the music.
During the finals each couple will dance spotlight (solo) for a short time (8 x 8 counts), and then everyone will complete the rest of the track together in “All Skate”.
Solo Authentic Jazz Competition :
There will also be a Euro "Solo Authentic Jazz Contest" dancing to a Swing Band. There will be a prelim, followed by the finals.
The Music:
The DJ and/or Orchestra will focus on playing music from the “Swing Era” and will play 3 tracks/Set at slow, medium and fast tempos during each round.
The Prize:
We have over £1,000.00 worth of prizes this year.
Euro Lindy Hop Championship Trophy
Photo on GNSH website
FREE tickets to GNSH 2012
Plus there are also prizes for:
FREE tickets to Prague Spring Swing Festival - Prague, April 2012
FREE tickets to Tel Aviv Summer Swing Festival, June 2012
FREE tickets to Stir It – Switzerland, November 2012
Plus more to come...
Rules:
There are no rules except the dance style must be Lindy Hop.
The Judges:
We have secured Savoy Ballroom veteran Norma Miller and Chazz Young, plus some of the finest Teachers and Competitors in the world.
Costs:
Normally you pay for competitions, but this one is FREE to enter.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION
(if you are experiencing problems with this, just email us the info)
