Savoy Swing Jam 2010, A community-based competition event in Seattle Options

[Casey323]

Savoy Swing Jam 2010

Registration is now open!

Savoy Swing Jam returns as THE competition for Seattle and Pacific Northwest lindy hoppers! Five hours of competitions and social dancing for FREE – that’s right, there’s no admission fee. And competitions are never more than $5 per person.

Visit often for exciting updates for the 2010 event. We are lining up some exciting and fun pre-competition activities and some new competition formats!

Savoy Swing Jam is produced by Mark Kihara (Swing Jam Productions) and Casey Schneider (Right Boot Productions), and is sponsored by Savoy Swing Club.

Questions? Email SavoySwingJam@gmail.com.


COMPETITIONS

Jack and Jill – Open
Intended for lindy hoppers dancing at an intermediate level and above and who have competition experience. Competitors register as a lead or follow. In the preliminary round, competitors will dance to several songs, dancing with a new partner each time. Multiple couples will be on the floor at all times during the prelims. In the final round, dancers will be randomly paired with a partner and be judged with that partner. Couples in the finals will dance in all-skates and spotlights, and all songs will be between 160-220 beats per minute. For spotlights, the song structure and number of phrases each couple has will not be announced prior to the competition. NOTE: An individual can enter either the New Competitors or Open Jack and Jill competition, but not both.

Jack and Jill – New (and Nearly New) Competitors
Designed for newer lindy hoppers who have no or very limited competition experience (for example, no more than one or two local level competitions). Competitors register as a lead or follow. Competitors will dance to several songs (between 140-180 beats per minute), dancing with a new partner each time. Multiple couples will be on the floor at all times; i.e. there will be no spotlights or separate finals round. Dancers will be judged individually. NOTE: An individual can enter either the New Competitors or Open Jack and Jill competition, but not both.

Strictly Lindy – Open
The Strictly Lindy competition is open to competitors of all skills levels. Competitors will register as a couple. In the preliminary round, couples will dance in an all-skate to several songs. In the final round, couples will dance in an all-skate and spotlight, and all songs will be between 180-265 beats per minute for the finals. Choreographed sequences are allowed but not required, and air steps and tricks are allowed. For spotlights, the song structure and number of phrases each couple has will not be announced prior to the competition. NOTE: Couples can enter either the Open Strictly Lindy or the Strictly Lindy - New Partners, but not both.

Strictly Lindy - New Partners
The Strictly Lindy - New Partners competition is open to competitors that have either never entered or entered only one or two local-level strictly competitions. In short, you don’t have a regular partner, but you want to throw your hat in the Strictly ring! Competitors will register as a couple. Couples will dance in two heats, in an all-skate to several songs. There will not be spotlights or separate finals round. All songs will be between 160-230 beats per minute. Choreographed sequences are allowed but not required, and air steps and tricks are allowed. NOTE: Couples can enter either the Strictly Lindy - New Partners or the Open Strictly Lindy, but not both.

Authentic Solo Jazz
Dancers of all skill levels are encouraged to enter this competition. Competitors enter individually. All competitors will dance at the same time, to three songs of varying types. All songs will be in an authentic jazz style, but can vary between swing, Charleston/hot jazz, and slow/blues, for example. Judges will select finalists on the spot, and immediately move into the final round. In the final round, all finalists will dance at the same time to two different songs of varying types.

Short Showcase - No Holds Barred
This division is open to dancers of all skill levels, but those with limited to no choreographed performance experience are strongly encouraged to enter. Competitors may enter as individuals, couples or teams; there may be no more than six individuals per entry. There are no gender-based requirements. Individuals are limited to one entry in this division. Competitors will perform an original-choreographed routine to 30-60 seconds of pre-recorded jazz-era (or modern swing) music of their choosing. Dancing must be lindy hop and/or from the jazz era. Dancers are required to edit their music (either to cut or fade) and submit it in advance. Competitors may choose any part of their song to perform to; i.e. it need not be the first 30 seconds. Originality and new material encouraged, although not required. Costumes are also not required but overall presentation will be considered by the judges.

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[SavoySwingJam]

No longer just a competition, Savoy Swing Jam is taking it to the next level...

Reach back to your lindy hop roots - that's right, the movie Swingers and Swing Kids! "View & Chew in West Hall" at the Century Ballroom presents two of our favorite neo-swing era movies. This event is FREE and all ages! Food and alcohol will be available for purchase from the Tin Table Restaurant.

When: Friday, March 12th
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
7:30 p.m. Swing Kids
9:30 p.m. Intermission - stick around for some awesome dance clips from early Seattle lindy hop...and by early, we mean the 1990s.
10:00 p.m. Swingers

Where: The Century Ballroom's West Hall, 915 E Pine St, Seattle (Broadway and Pine, 2nd floor)

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[WolfieSmith]

No longer just a competition, Savoy Swing Jam is taking it to the next level...

Reach back to your lindy hop roots - that's right, the movie Swingers and Swing Kids! "View & Chew in West Hall" at the Century Ballroom presents two of our favorite neo-swing era movies. This event is FREE and all ages! Food and alcohol will be available for purchase from the Tin Table Restaurant.

When:
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
7:30 p.m. Swing Kids
9:30 p.m. Intermission - stick around for some awesome dance clips from early Seattle lindy hop...and by early, we mean the 1990s.
10:00 p.m. Swingers

Where: The Century Ballroom's West Hall, 915 E Pine St, Seattle (Broadway and Pine, 2nd floor)

What date is this movie night happening, Casey?

[SavoySwingJam]

Dates are important! Ha!

Friday, March 12th

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This post has been edited by SavoySwingJam: Jan 29 2010, 8:42 AM

[Casey323]

Some Savoy Swing Jam teasers...and who doesn't like to be teased?

PRIZES
We'll be announcing all the awesome passes we have in the next couple weeks...but you can get an idea by checking out the About Us>Sponsors and Donors page at www.savoyswingjam.com.
And besides event passes, we have some *interesting* and incredible non-pass prizes this year, as well!

JUDGES
Our judges are an awesomely unique feature of SSJ...look for us to announce our list next week!

DJs
We'll announce our SSJ competition and social dance DJs soon, as well! Don't forget the Community DJ Showcase at HaLo, following the competition, featuring some of the finest DJs the Pacific Northwest has to offer...and we might have a few surprise "out of region" guests, too!

REGISTRATION
Three divisions are nearly sold out, and we anticipate that all will be closed prior to the day of the event. There are no excuses not to register today! No comp is ever more than $5 per person, and the New Competitors Jack and Jill is FREE! Hurray!

Questions? Email us at savoyswingjam@gmail.com.



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[SavoySwingJam]

Ever want to try performing choreography, but found it too intimidating? Seems to difficult to come up with a full routine?

You're in luck!

The Short Showcase division at SSJ is the perfect avenue to whet your skills. Choreography 30-60 seconds - really, that's next to nothing! - to a swing song of your choice. This division was extremely popular last year, so we've opened more spots this year to accomodate demand.

You've still got a month to come up with something! Register today or email savoyswingjam@gmail.com to have it added to your existing registration!

Division details located on the Competitions page: www.savoyswingjam.com

[bellinghop]

Savoy Swing Jam is a great way to bring all of our NW lindy hop communities together. This event is really designed to be accessible for all. I very much hope many of you will sign up and participate!

Mark Kihara

[Casey323]

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[SavoySwingJam]

In its brief history, Savoy Swing Jam gained a reputation for providing our winners with the most coveted lindy hop event pass prizes to be had! We are proud to announce prizes by division*:

• Jack and Jill – New Competitors: OlySwing Jam, Cowtown Jamborama, Chilliwack Jazz Festival, and Great Wall Swing/Beijing Lindy Exchange
• Jack and Jill – Open: Herrang Dance Camp, Swing Crash, Seattle Lindy Exchange, and Rhythm City Mess Around 2010.2
• Strictly Lindy – New Competitors: Savoy Swing Club Intensive, Steven and Virginie Workshop (Seattle), Denver Lindy Exchange, Midwest Lindy Fest
• Strictly Lindy – Open: Camp Jitterbug, Jazz Jam, and Lindy on the Rocks
• Authentic Solo Jazz: Stompology, Jazz Jam, and Lindy Bout
• Short Showcase: Killer Diller Weekend, Lindy Focus, Midwest Lindy Fest, and the Snowball

And that's not all! We have a few more incredible and unique prizes that will be distributed at the event, including:

• Savoy Swing Jam Champion tattoo by swing dancer Peter Loggins
• Walk on role in the next 3T Production film

THANK YOU to our generous pass donors! Visit the About Us>Sponsors and Donors page at www.savoyswingjam.com to visit our donors' websites.

*Savoy Swing Jam reserves the right to change pass distribution at any time prior to the awards.

[SavoySwingJam]

Hello Portland,

Last year, we had a great group of dancers join us for Savoy Swing Jam. We'd love to host you again! (Besides, you need to give the Canadians a run for their money!)

Open Jack and Jill - 5 spots left for follows, 7 spots left for leads
New Competitor Jack and Jill - 5 spots left for leads, waitlisting follows (this division is FREE!)
Authentic Solo Jazz - 2 spots left
New Competitor Strictly - 9 spots left
Open Strictly - 7 spots left
Showcase - 2 spots left...choreograph just a short 30-60 seconds in the next week and a half! Easy!

Register at www.savoyswingjam.com!

If you are not interested in competing, there's still plenty for you to do:

Friday, March 12 - Swing Dance Movie Night at View & Chew
Reach back to your lindy hop roots - that's right, the movie Swingers and Swing Kids! "View & Chew in West Hall" at the Century Ballroom's presents two of our favorite neo-swing era movies. This event is FREE and all ages! Food and alcohol will be available for purchase from the Tin Table Restaurant.

When:
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
7:30 p.m. Swing Kids
9:30 p.m. Intermission - stick around for some awesome vintage dance clips...and by vintage, we mean the 1990s.
10:00 p.m. Swingers

Where: The Century Ballroom's West Hall, 915 E Pine St, Seattle (Broadway and Pine, 2nd floor)

Saturday, March 13 - Social Dancing
Exciting change to be announced tomorrow! There will be social dancing during the competition as well as Century Ballroom-sponsored dancing (for just $7) on Saturday night.

Questions? Email savoyswingjam@gmail.com.

This post has been edited by SavoySwingJam: Mar 2 2010, 6:32 PM

[SavoySwingJam]

Saturday, March 13 - Inaugural Dance at EAST Hall & Community DJ Showcase

Late breaking news! Savoy Swing Jam is proud to announce that our post-event dance will be held at the Century Ballroom's inaugural swing dance at East Hall, another wonderful space in the Oddfellows Building. Also located on the second floor, you'll have easy access to the Tin Table restaurant, to enjoy a drink and/or dinner as you dance to…

…our Community DJ Showcase participants' swingin' tunes. DJs will play a few of their favorite songs for your dancing pleasure! All ages welcome.

Saturday, March 13
9:00 p.m. Beginning Lesson
9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Dance Cost: $7

Where: The Century Ballroom's EAST Hall, 915 E Pine St, Seattle (Broadway and Pine, 2nd floor)

This post has been edited by SavoySwingJam: Mar 3 2010, 8:09 PM

[SavoySwingJam]

Here is our latest prize update and re-org:

Jack and Jill – New Competitors: OlySwing Jam, Cowtown Jamborama, Chilliwack Jazz Festival, and Great Wall Swing/Beijing Lindy Exchange
Jack and Jill – Open: Herrang Dance Camp, Swing Crash, Seattle Lindy Exchange, and Rhythm City Mess Around 2010.2
Strictly Lindy – New Competitors: Savoy Swing Club Intensive, Steven and Virginie Workshop (Seattle), Denver Lindy Exchange, and Lindy Bout
Strictly Lindy – Open: Camp Jitterbug, Jazz Jam, Cowtown Jamborama, and Lindy on the Rocks
Authentic Solo Jazz: Stompology, Jazz Jam, Miand Fleur de Lindy
Short Showcase: Killer Diller Weekend, Lindy Focus, Midwest Lindy Fest, and the Snowball

Thanks to Fleur de Lindy for their generous donation to the solo jazz competition!

Looking forward to seeing you on March 13th!

www.savoyswingjam.com

[SavoySwingJam]

Savoy Swing Jam is only four days away! We hope you join us for the entire weekend!

Competition Update:

• New Competitors Jack and Jill is now accepting waitlist registrations only.
• In the Open Jack and Jill, we have one spot left for leads and four spots left for follows.
• We also have one spot left in the Authentic Solo Jazz competition.

Visit us at www.savoyswingjam.com or email savoyswingjam@gmail.com!