April: Reallocate Your Assets to Dance.
Q1 is officially behind us, which means your new quarterly budget just dropped. Time to reallocate those funds from “responsible adult savings” directly into your new swing dance obsession. The weather is getting warmer, the excuses are getting weaker, and Harbourside Swing Fest is basically tomorrow. Let’s get to work.
The Unlimited Pass: Still Ready to Be Exploited
It’s still around and fully ready to be taken advantage of. You’ll notice a change in the price this month ($1888 HKD), reflecting slightly less stuff for you to do on the calendar.
But don’t worry, you can still take the courses, hit the drop-ins, and treat our dance floor like your second living room. If you have the stamina of a caffeinated squirrel, this is still the best deal in town.
April Courses: Pre-Fest Polish
Check out our April class schedule! We are focusing hard on our regular classes to make sure everyone’s basics and routines are polished up before Harbourside Swing Fest. Read the dates carefully—some are 3-week courses. Don’t show up on week 4 looking confused.
| Course | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER Lindy Hop | Mondays | 8:00pm |
| DISCOVER Charleston 3-Week Course Only |
Sundays | 3:30pm |
| IMPROVE Swing Dancing 3-Week Course Only |
Mondays | 8:00pm |
| IMPROVE Balboa | Tuesdays | 8:00pm (2h) |
| Rhythm Hoppers | Thursdays | 8:00pm (2h) |
| DISCOVER Balboa | Sundays | 5:00pm (2h) |
| DISCOVER Swing Dancing Special Cycle at Fringe Club |
Wednesdays | 7:00pm |
Drop-Ins: Because Planning is Hard
Can’t commit to a full 4-week course? That tracks perfectly with the rest of your life choices.* Drop into these classes whenever you muster up the motivation. Just check the cancellation dates so you don’t show up to a locked door.
| Drop-In | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Open Solo Jazz | Mondays | 9:00pm |
| Slow Swing & Blues Canceled on April 5th, 26th |
Sundays | 12:30pm |
| Lindy Lab Canceled on April 5th, 26th |
Sundays | 1:30pm |
| Open Solo Jazz Canceled on April 5th, 26th |
Sundays | 2:30pm |
| Open Practice | Saturdays (11, 18) | Afternoon/Evening |
| Open Practice | Tuesdays (21, 28) | Evening |
Events: Get Off the Couch
Here are your chances to be seen in public this month. Ask someone to dance, look cool, and remember your deodorant.
HARBOURSIDE SWING FEST
Early bird pricing is ending this month! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to prevent us from charging you more than we actually want to. It’s the event of the year.
DATE: April 24
Learn to Swing Dance in a Day
Got a friend who keeps saying “I wish I could do that” but never signs up? Drag them here. Better yet, this pass gets them access to the Saturday night party at HSF, so you can drag them to that as well. No more excuses.
DATE: April 25
Saturday Night Swing
Four solid hours of dancing. Hydrate, stretch, and pace yourself, champion.
DATE: April 11 at DANCETRINITY | 20:15pm
AIA Vitality Hub Social
Free dancing right next to the harbour and the Ferris wheel. It’s a beautiful spot. Just try not to trip over the tourists.
DATE: April 17 at AIA Vitality Hub | 20:30pm
Your Monthly Dose of ‘I Should Listen to More Jazz’
This month, we’re taking a break from footwork to focus on the music. Emmet’s Place – “Stompin’ at the Savoy” w/ Ashlin Parker & Ruben Fox. Last month marked the 100-year anniversary of the Savoy Ballroom—the hallowed ground where Lindy Hop was literally born. Turn this up, appreciate the homage, and let the rhythm do the work.
*Sidenote: Let’s face it, your track record with life choices hasn’t exactly been stellar—until you started swing dancing. Honestly, it’s the one thing you’ve gotten right (and yes, we are extremely biased experts). But don’t just take our word for it. Go ask your fellow dancers if pouring all your disposable income and free time into this obsession is truly worth it. They’ll aggressively agree, mostly because they’re in the exact same echo chamber trying to validate their own spiraling addiction. Glad we could comfort you. Now get back on the dance floor.
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