By Alesha Capone
Celia Webb and Bruce Frame are bringing swing dancing to Point Cook.
The Swing Patrol dance instructors next month will launch weekly classes at the Jamieson Way Community Centre.
“I describe swing dancing as the hip-hop of the 1920s,” Frame, of Yarraville, said.
He described it as a “street dance” that is less formal than ballroom and Latin dancing.
“Celia and I are very excited to be bringing over 20 years’ dancing experience to the Point Cook community,” he said. “We are both passionate advocates of swing and have travelled widely to learn and enjoy this creative, spectacular and fun art form.
“I can’t wait to get people who have always thought ‘I can’t dance’ – like I used to – out on the dancefloor and swinging out with the rest of us.”
Webb, a Werribee resident, said she enjoyed teaching the various dances that come under the umbrella of swing, including the Charleston, 6 beat swing, Balboa and Lindy hop.
“I just have so much fun in my classes – great music, corny jokes and fun moves are guaranteed,” she said.
A free Swing Patrol mini-class and performance will be held at the Point Cook Pop-Up-Park on Saturday, March 2, between 1-2pm.
The first beginners’ class at the Jamieson Way Community Centre will be run from 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 6. Cost: $18, pay cash at the door.
Details: swingpatrol.com
