Smooth tunes and toe-tapping sounds will permeate Forrest Place as some of Western Australia's most respected jazz musicians come together with some up-and-coming young performers for a fabulous FREE weekend program:
When:
Friday 25 July
- 6:00pm - Hip Mo' Toast Big Band
- 8:00pm - High Society Jazz Group
Saturday 26 July
- 12:00pm - WAAPA
- 1:00pm - Gary Lee Trio
- 3:00 pm - Jamie Oehlers Quartet
- 4:00pm - Hullabaloo Hoppers (social dancers invited to attend)
Sunday 27 July
- 2:00pm Hullabaloo Hoppers (social dancers invited to attend - email Fiona Kemp for details)

Where - Forrest Place, Perth
Cost - FREE!
http://www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au/

August Club Splanky-
WINTER WONDERLAND
Presented by the PSDS
Saturday August 2, 2008

This is your opportunity to dance to great tunes from the swing era and to try out the steps you learnt in classes on a big floor. Club Splanky is also a great opportunity for swing dancers from classes all over Perth to
socialise.
And don't forget to wear your winter woolies!

Time: DJs start at 8pm
Where: Como Primary Hall, Como Primary School, Cnr Thelma & Coode St, Como
Cost: $3 PSDS members
$7 non-members
Swing DJs: Glenn Moore and Jarrad Marshall

Steve and Heidi are coming back with Balboa!
Presented by Swing Zing
Sept 6 & 7, 2008

You heard it! The amazing Joel Plys will be teaching alongside the stunning Heidi Salerno for this weekend! These two awesome Balboa, Lindy and Charleston dancers will share their huge knowledge, energy and passion with you! The weekend will feature 8 hours of Balboa workshops, 2 Charleston classes and an awesome Lindy class before the Sat social. To make the most of it, get into Balboa now and learn some foundations to really appreciate what these Balboa professionals have to share.
http://www.balboaswing.com/bio.html for Heidi's bio http://www.2plyswing.com/ for Joel's bio. Registrations open July 25. Simply email Sophie or register at classes.

Schedule:
Sat 12:00 - 5:00pm - Balboa Classes (Beg-Beg/Int - progressive classes suitable for Level 1 and 2) at the Fremantle Club, Parry St.
Sat 6:00 - 8:00pm - Dining Out at Bennys! Join Joel, Heidi and all the gang at Benny's, Fremantle!
Sat 8:00 -11.30pm - Sat Night Fiesta with Lindy Hop class and performance showcase at Kulcha, Fremantle. Followed by coffees on the strip!
Sun 12:00 - 6:00pm - Balboa Classes (Beg/Int-Beg/Adv - progressive classes suitable for Level 2 and up) at the Fremantle Club, Parry St.
Sun 6:00 - 8:00pm - Pizza Deliciosa! Sandrinos, Fremantle.
Mon 7:30 - 9.30pm - Partner Charleston, Chips and Cheezles (Level 2 and up) 2 classes at Tivoli Theatre, Applecross

Costs:
Weekend Pass (all Sat and Sun classes plus Sat night) $195 (or $185 for early bird payment received before August 15)
Sat Class Pass (classes from 12-5 only) $80
Sat Night Fiesta Pass (includes night class and social) $20 door $18 pres ale $16 Kulcha members
(No Sunday only classes as Sat is essential training for Sunday)
Mon night classes. $20 each, $35 for both, $30 for both if you purchase a Weekend Pass.

Notes
Absolute beginners can do the Sat classes, but to really make the most of it, learn the basics now. If you can't make Thursdays, consider a private lesson.
Don't miss this special opportunity! This is great value for learning from the world's top teaching talent in the most isolated city in the world!
www.swingzing.com

LIVE September Club Splanky with the 'OZ BIG BAND!'
Presented by the PSDS
Saturday September 20, 2008

Although it is only July it is with great pleasure that we announce that the September Splanky will be LIVE with one of Perth's most swinging bands - The Oz Big Band! Those of you that have been to the past 2 Hullabaloo Hops know just how hard this band swings. The Oz Big Band are one of the most dance friendly in the country with their HUGE swing repertoire. Jarrad Marshall, who plays with the band, has also helped the band increase it's set list for dancers as he is a swing dancer and teacher himself, and knows exactly what dancers love. So stay tuned for more details...we are excited!!!

York Jazz and Soul Festival 2008!
Presented by Supersonic Enterprises
18 to 19 October, 2008

Two wonderful days of jazz in the middle of spring! In October 2008, one of Western Australia's most recognized and established festivals the YORK JAZZ FESTIVAL is undergoing a complete revitalization to reclaim it's rightful place as one of Australia's greatest street festival experiences.
Tickets on sale - July 11
www.yorkjazz.com.au

The Really Bigger Deal! - Vincenzo And Isabella Return To Perth
Presented by Swing It
November, 2008

Well we're sad to announce that Mattias and Hanna won't be able to return to our shores for the follow up to the Really Big Deal due to work commitments, however we have something equally exciting to announce! The sensational Vincenzo and Isabella (who taught here for Hullabaloo) will be joining us in November for "The Really Bigger Deal"! The exciting and dynamic couple that wowed all of us here during Hullabaloo are returning to Perth for a workshop of their own! We'll have more information to share soon but you might be asking, why is this "bigger"? Well, let us say that it's for a very goodreason but the news will have to wait...for now.