Lindy Focus VI: Dec.27th-31st 2007 Asheville, NC

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#16 Post by gamble » Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:47 am

GIVE (OR RECEIVE) THE GIFT OF LINDY FOCUS!
Having trouble getting to Lindy Focus this year? Now anyone can contribute to a dancer's registration fee using either Paypal or Check. Just register as normal, but instead of paying right away, choose payment option #3! We will even help you send an email to your friends or family to invite them to contribute - and then with a single click they can contribute any dollar amount towards your registration fee! Happy Holidays from Lindy Focus!

NEW YEAR'S DANCE PASSES AVAILABLE
Only planning on joining us for the New Year's Eve celebration? Now you can pre-purchase a pass to that dance, featuring great live music from the Solomon Douglas Swingtet! Your Pass includes a New Year's toast, and any activities that take place at the dance. To sign up, just visit our registration page.

Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com/!

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#17 Post by gamble » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:57 pm

2 WEEKS LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER!
That's right, folks. Seems hard to believe, but this thing is creeping up on us fast. 2 more weeks to get the pre-registration price, and following that, at-the-door prices will apply.

LEVEL 3 FOLLOWS FULL
We've officially closed registration for level 3 follows, and other levels are close behind.

SHOWCASE COMPETITION FULL
Also, as we expected, we now have a full line-up of Showcase Competition couples. Can't wait for this one, as some really fantastic dancers have signed up to do their thing.

MOST-DEDICATED SCENE AWARD
We've decided to officially give an award for that dance scene which represents the strongest at Lindy Focus VI! And just so you know, here's where things currently stand:
1) Atlanta, GA (only by a few slots!)
2) Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill)
3) 3-WAY TIE: Orlando, FL; Knoxville, TN; Nashville, TN

And a few cities are very CLOSE ON THEIR HEELS: Charlotte, NC; Blacksburg, VA; Ann Arbor, MI; Boone, NC; Greenville, SC - Final winner will be announced at the event!

Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com/!

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#18 Post by gamble » Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:03 am

1 WEEK LEFT TO PRE-REGISTER!
Need we say more? Act now to get the pre-registration price.

LEVEL 3 and 4 FOLLOWS FULL
We've officially closed registration for level 4 follows, along with level 3, and other levels are close behind.

MASTER SCHEDULE POSTED!
You can now see what the shape of your Lindy Focus days will look like, including our elective schedule, competition schedule, class times, discussion sessions, and camp activities. Stay tuned for more detail involving our elective classes and discussion sessions!

STRETCH CLASSES AT LINDY FOCUS!
We are very pleased to add a vital component to this year's event, which is sure to become a new tradition. Jennifer Coulombe, a fitness instructor (and Lindy Hop diva!) from Winston-Salem, NC will be offering 2 stretch classes EVERY DAY, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, following each set of classes, to help us better take care of ourselves - she's even developed a special routine just to help strengthen your Lindy Hop Muscles! Welcome to the team, Jennifer.

Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com/!

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#19 Post by gamble » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:59 pm

WHY LINDY FOCUS IS SPECIAL!
Overwhelmingly, the feedback we've been getting from our registrants is that they are most excited about the fact that we've got 6 separate levels of instruction, with a clear audition process to make sure everyone is properly placed. We know all too well how rare it is to actually have that fulfilling experience of being truly surrounded by your peers, working as a group. THANK YOU ALL for your awesome support! As the event draws near, we feel confident that this will truly be a landmark year for all of us.

PRE-REGISTRATION DRAWING TO A CLOSE
Although today (12/12) is officially our last day of registration, we've opted to allow PAYPAL-ONLY registrations to continue for another week, and check-based registrations to continue through this Monday (postmarked by Dec. 17th). So you've got one last window of opportunity before we close registration, and officially apply at-the-door prices!

MOST-DEDICATED (VISITING) SCENE AWARD UPDATE
Well guys, here's where things currently stand, and I have to say it's a pretty hot race. Note: this award will be given based on *pre-registration* only, and will not include at-the-door registrants. ALSO: you'll notice this is the same top 3 as last time, but that's only because all of the scenes in the running produced more people almost equally!

1) Atlanta, GA (ahead by 2!)
2) Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) (ahead by 4!)
3) Two-way tie: Knoxville, TN & Nashville, TN (ahead by 2!)

Close on their heels: Orlando, FL, and Ann Arbor, MI. (both ahead by 3 over the nearest contenders!)

INDIVIDUAL EVENING DANCE PASSES AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
If you're just going to be stopping by for a night or two, we now have the prices available for a-la-carte, at-the-door single evening dance-only passes: Thursday $10, Friday $15, Saturday $20, Sunday $20, New Year's Eve $35.

-- So act now to get your New Year's Eve dance pass at the pre-registered price of just $25, or your full dance pass for just $75!

ELECTIVES PAGE UP
We now have all evening elective classes listed and described. We've got some Al Minns' Shim Sham, some Peabody, Tap Dance for Lindy Hoppers with Mike & Evita, Teacher Training with Bill Borgida, Contact Lindy with Andrew, Jazz History & more... come check 'em out at http://www.lindyfocus.com/electives.php (Note that daytime/track classes will not be publicized prior to the camp, but each track's lovingly customized schedule will be made available to them once auditions are complete!)

MUSIC PAGE UPDATED - WELCOME, DJ's!
Come and actually hear what our DJ's will be playing, and learn more about your musical hosts for this year's event. Featured DJ's include Abdel Présumé, Rob Moreland, Michael Gamble, Jim Wheatley, Dan Parshall, Bill Speidel, Bill Borgida, Gina Helfrich, Allen Kerr, and more!

SILENT FILMS FROM THE CHARLESTON ERA
So, are you a Charlie Chaplin fan, or do you lean more towards Buster Keaton? Not sure? Well, if you show up to Lindy Focus on Thursday night prior to the main dance, you can join us in Mulligan's Bar at the Crowne Plaza for a group viewing of some silent comedy classics.

Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com/!

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#20 Post by gamble » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:48 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY
We've now received over 300 registrations, and are excited beyond words for the support you've shown us, and for the very special event you've all helped make possible. Thank you!

GIRL'S JAZZ ELECTIVE ADDED
Spotting a brief empty spot in the Lindy Focus Schedule, Gina has graciously offered to teach a new elective, "Gina's Jazz for Girls!" on Saturday night. This will be a performance-oriented solo class which will perform later that night. Yeah, Gina!

NEW YEAR'S ONLY?
Remember, if you're just planning on showing up for New Year's Eve, we still highly recommend pre-registering to get the discount.

PRIVATE LESSONS
We've blocked out several hours a day in various classrooms about camp to allow for Private Lessons during camp. To sign up for a private, just look at the schedule for those time blocks, and make arrangements with the instructor of your choice.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
If we don't see you this year, we wish you the best and happily invite you to join us for next year's party, where we'll be doing what we always do -- ringing in the new year in a perfect Lindy Hop world...

Visit us and learn more at http://www.lindyfocus.com/!

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