Sarah's Modern Jive

Great things to look forward to.... & more lovely offers

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:31:00 GMT

<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td background="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se-bg.gif"><img src="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se.gif" alt="sdf" width="140" height="100" /></td> </tr> </table> <table width="800" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="5" align="center"> <caption>Sarah's Modern Jive </caption> <tbody> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   What a FABULOUS WEEK-END Our 1st Friday freestyle dance night with Sandra's 50th birthday party was a HUGE success. Something for every-one with the special beginner class for Sandra's friends taught by the outrageously funny Andy McGregor, Intermediate class by Simon & Nicole, Tango demonstration, Simon & Nicole Demonstration and the wonderful Alice and David participation line dancing demo. If you enjoyed this.... there will be more new and revived ideas to make your evenings enjoyable. Something we are looking into immediately is the Town Hall sound. If there is anything you'd like to see more of then please do not be shy to ask. This is your venue, your evening and our pleasure   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   <h4>Celebrate your party with us </h4> <h4>Corporate Events</h4> Lessons held at corporate events or wedding parties, start at £110. To hire a DJ for an evening (7pm - 11.30pm)  £250, and we charge a discounted price for both. <h4>BIRTHDAY PACKAGE </h4> Normal price to a Town Hall event is £8 in advance or £9 on the door but with our birthday package it is £8 per individual, £7 per person per group of 10 at normal Fri/Sat freestyles To  include: <ol> <li> A Sarah's Modern Jive Host/ess for the evening</li> <li> Complimentary tickets for the Birthday Person and Organiser</li> <li> Balloons</li> <li> Birthday Banner</li> <li> Personalised Birthday Invitations</li> <li> 1 x Bottle Of Champagne per party of 10</li> <li> Champagne Flutes</li> </ol> Please contact <a href="mailto:sarah@modernjive.biz?subject=Prices">Sarah Johnson</a> for more details.    </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   BritRock Ball only £10 in advance <ul> <li>The Great Hall, Hove Centre</li> <li>Friday 10th October</li> <li>Doors Open 8pm</li> <li>Lesson with Sarah & Phil</li> <li>Live Band with Retroactive</li> <li>DJ BritRock music director *DJ Bunnie* and now also including Guest DJ Jive Nation's  *Roger Chin*</li> <li>FREE Tea, Coffee & Hot Choc until 12 midnight</li> <li>Freestyle until 1am</li> </ul> The perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up atmosphere and observe the opposition. Join us at the BritRock Ball and have a sneak preview of some of the competition music which will be played throughout the evening - we're not going to tell you which tracks of course...and to dance with some of the best dancers in the country. Dress Code – smart, dress to impress Tickets are £10 for advance bookings or £12 on the door available from all Sarah's Modern Jive and Andy McGregor events see venue for details but otherwise there is no need to book, please turn up and party or: Buy tickets On-Line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">here</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   Teachers & Classes commencing Wednesday 8th October <ul> <li>Wednesday Sarah & Malcolm Beginners and Sarah & Albert Intermediates, DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers Karen & Malcolm Taxi dancers: Malcolm, Michele, Wally, Karen, Gaius, Albert, Debra, Phil.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Thursday Sarah & David Keene - Beginners, Sandra and James Intermediates DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers David & Maria Taxi dancers: Sandra, James, Maria, David, Jonathon H, Jonathon J, Carol and Barbara</li> </ul>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   BritRock Competition - Spectators Welcome All Day Pass 11am - 1am only £20 in advance <ul> <li>Doors open at 10.30am </li> <li>Competition day starts with introduction of hosts, Gordon and Sarah and Judges at 11.45 promptly  </li> <li>12.00 pairing up for the first heats of  Dance With A Stranger </li> <li>The competition starts with the 1st Heat of DWAS at 12.30pm </li> <li>Regular freestyle breaks for the competitors to cool down and the spectators to warm up  </li> <li>The break for dinner is at 6.30pm </li> <li>The Finals commence at 8pm </li> <li>Freestyle </li> <li>The Awards and presentations for winners and runners up commences at 9.30pm, hosted by your MC Gordon Pownall, presentations of medals and prizes by Sarah & Gordon </li> <li>Freestyle starts straight after the awards through until 1.00am Sunday morning.  This is the spectators chance to try out some of the finals tracks from the days competition categories as well as enjoy a mix of music with your Music Director Sally Pownall aka DJ Bunnie with guest DJ Roger Chin from Jive Nation and **more Retroactive the fabulous 11 piece band**</li> <li>FREE Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate from 8pm - 12 midnight</li> </ul> If you are competing please get one of the exciting new BritRock entry forms from your local organiser or download it off of our BritRock web site <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.com/">www.britrockcompetition.com</a> Tickets are £20 for advance bookings or £25 on the door available from all Sarah's Modern Jive and Andy McGregor events See venue for details, otherwise there is no need to book, please turn up and party book on-line for Day Pass only <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   BritRock Saturday evening only Tickets for Saturday evening are available for £8 if purchased in advance or £10 on the door. These can be bought at Sarah's classes this week or on-line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">'Click here'</a> Please note: There is No entry to the venue before 9.00pm </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   Putting On The Ritz The Winter Gardens, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BP Brought to you by Sarah Johnson from Sarah's Modern Jive (South East) & James Shepherd from Latin Style Jive Tickets are available now from Sarah & James venues, pre book the best seat now: £11 until - 30th Oct £12 - 31st Oct - 27th Nov £15 thereafter <ul> <li>Doors Open 8pm </li> <li>Dress - 'Fabulously'</li> <li>Photographer to capture the occasion</li> <li>Ice Breaker lesson 8.15pm - 8.45pm </li> <li>Freestyle Dancing until 1am </li> <li>Fully Licensed bar </li> <li>Fabulous Wooden Dance floor </li> <li>Music by Latin Style Jive</li> <li>Decorations by Sarah</li> </ul>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>     Winter Celebrations - Discount Ticket Combination All at the Eastbourne Town Hall with a VERY big Effort to make all these events hugely Individual, Successful, Exciting, Glamorous and Fun - trust Sarah's Modern Jive (South East) - you wont be disappointed, there are some lovely ideas in the making <table width="419" height="153" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td>Event</td> <td>Cost on the Door</td> <td>Cost In Advance</td> <td>Discount</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sarah's Birthday Bash and Orphanage fund raiser Sat 22nd November 2008 </td> <td>£9</td> <td>£8</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sarah's all Sing'in all Danc'ng Christmas Special Sat 13th December 2007 </td> <td>£12</td> <td>£10</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sarah's Little In-Betweenie Saturday 27th December</td> <td>£9</td> <td>£8</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> The BIG One for the fith year running New Years Celebration inclusive Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks Bar </td> <td>£20</td> <td>£15</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>ALL FOUR</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>£35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>       Dips & Drops Beginners/Intermediate Workshop This is a fabulous opportunity to learn how to finish a track and impress your partner safely <ul> <li>£22pp (£20 with your Gold Card Membership) </li> <li>Date TBA</li> <li>Venue TBA </li> <li>£10pp Deposit</li> <li>Free Tea, Coffee & Biscuits</li> </ul> The workshop will have regular breaks, please bring dance trainers or comfortable dance shoes, plenty of water and high energy snacks. On-Line Bookings <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/forthcoming-events.htm">www.modernjive.biz</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>     Simon & Nicole Workshop "Dips & Drops" <ul> <li>7 x UK Jive Champions reveal all their dancing tips and pointers</li> <li>Based around Intermediate/advanced 'Smooth Jive'</li> <li>How to dance to do Dips & Drops</li> <li>£22pp or £10 deposit and tel number to secure a place</li> <li>Single and couple places available</li> <li>Saturday 8th November</li> <li>Stone Cross Memorial Hall</li> <li>2.45pm-5.45pm finish</li> <li>3 x Tea breaks</li> <li>Video the workshop</li> </ul>  Guys, and ladies, you know that moment when the music is coming to the end of a track.... and this is your moment to impress... what do you do and how best to do it Speak to Sarah 01323 723161 Book On-line www.modernjive.biz/diary   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> <td>   <div>Offers </div> <ol> <li>BOGOF is back All you have to do is pay for a Thursday night at Bexhill Athletics Club and get the following Wednesday at : Eastbourne Town Hall ABSOLUTELY FREE for limited period</li> <li>Two free classes To any-one never danced Modern Jive before with the promotional leaflet available at the classes or on request. Offer available from Wed Oct 1st until Wed 29th Oct</li> <li>Beginner/Improver Workshop and 2 FREE lessons With James & Sandra Slinn. At their next two workshops only - £25pp available to all and any-one. Please pick up a leaflet  to see more details. Sat 25th Oct, 10am -1pm, Stone Cross Memorial Hall. Buy on-line</li> <li>Gold Card Membership Purchase the Gold Card for only  £20 then for the rest of the year, get £1 off all weekly classes, 1st Friday Freestyles & Saturday Dance Nights at the Town Hall. Offer not including BritRock or annual Balls . Please see reception for details</li> <li>Weekly lessons for only £5.83 each All lessons £7 but buy your discounted card for £35 and get your 6th lesson FREE or your 6 lessons for only only £5.83 each. Please see reception for details. </li> </ol>   </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> BritRock Independent Modern Jive Championships 2008 Friday Ball 10th October & Saturday Comp 11th October <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.co.uk.htm/">www.britrockcompetitions.com</a> £3,000 Cash Prizes   Best Wishes Sarah Johnson Proprietor Sarah's Modern Jive   UK Freestyle Jive Champion . UK Spotlight Jive Champion . Professional Qualified Instructor . Member of LeRoc Federation & UKA . Director of 'BritRock Ltd' Independent Championships . Competition Judge . Trustee of 'Build A Future in Kenya Reg' 1112412

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This weeks news and offers

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:38:00 GMT

<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td background="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se-bg.gif"><img src="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se.gif" alt="sdf" width="140" height="100" /></td> </tr> </table> <table width="750" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="5" align="center"> <caption>Sarah's Modern Jive </caption> <tbody> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   Simon & Nicole Workshop "How to dance to Slow/Fast music" <ul> <li>7 x UK Jive Champions reveal all their dancing tips and pointers</li> <li>Based around Intermediate/advanced 'Smooth Jive'</li> <li>How to dance to Slow & Fast music</li> <li>£22pp or £10 deposit and tel number to secure a place</li> <li>Single and couple places available</li> <li>Saturday 4th October</li> <li>Stone Cross Memorial Hall</li> <li>2.45pm-5.45pm finish</li> <li>3 x Tea breaks</li> <li>Video the workshop</li> </ul>  Guys, and ladies, you know that moment when the music suddenly changes in the middle of a track and goes really slow and you think "Help! what do I do now?" .....well this workshop is for you.  Also, if you want to know the secret of how to dance to really fast music without getting out of breath and all hot and sweaty? ....  book now as this is proving to be a popular workshop. Speak to Sarah 01323 723161 Book On-line www.modernjive.biz/diary   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   First Friday Freestyle - Dance Night <ul> <li>Friday 3rd October</li> <li>* New...Doors Open 7pm </li> <li>Licensed Bar</li> <li>Ample free, easy parking</li> <li>7.30pm 'First Timers' Beginner Lesson with Andy McGregor & Sarah Johnson</li> <li>8.30pm Teachers .... the fabulous Simon Rich & Nicole Becky Smooth Jive lesson </li> <li>**Purple and Gold Theme**</li> <li>Sandra's 50th Birthday Special</li> <li>FREE BUFFET Tea, Coffee and Chocolates Surprise Cabarets and Entertainment</li> <li>£8 in advance or £9 on the door</li> <li>Fabulous wooden sprung floor</li> <li>Award winning 'DJ Funk Master T' </li> </ul> Buy tickets On-Line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">here</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   Teachers & Classes commencing Wednesday 1st October <ul> <li>Wednesday Paul & Nicky Beginners and Sarah & Phil Intermediates, DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers Wally & Michele Taxi dancers: Carol, Ron, Malcolm, Karen, Claire,Michele, Giaus, Wally, Christine & Phil </li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul> <li>Thursday Sarah & James Beginners, Sarah & Graham Intermediates DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers Sandra & James Taxi dancers: Sandra, James Maria, David, Jonathon H, Jonathon J and Barbara</li> </ul>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   <div>Offers </div> <ol> <li>BOGOF is back All you have to do is pay for a Thursday night at Bexhill Athletics Club and get the following Wednesday at : Eastbourne Town Hall ABSOLUTELY FREE for limited period</li> <li>Two free classes To any-one never danced Modern Jive before with promotional leaflet available at the classes or on request. Offer available from Wed Oct 1st until Wed 29th Oct</li> <li>Beginner/Improver Workshop and 2 lessons At James & Sandra next two workshops only - £25pp, Offer available to all and any-one </li> </ol>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   Teachers & Classes commencing Wednesday 1st October <ul> <li>Wednesday Paul & Nicky Beginners and Sarah & Phil Intermediates, DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers Wally & Michele Taxi dancers: Carol, Ron, Malcolm, Karen, Claire,Michele, Giaus, Wally, Christine & Phil </li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul> <li>Thursday Sarah & James Beginners, Sarah & Graham Intermediates DJ Funk Master 'T' and consolidation teachers Sandra & James Taxi dancers: Sandra, James Maria, David, Jonathon H, Jonathon J and Barbara</li> </ul>   'Happy Birthday' To Crew member: Sandra Slinn  who's 50th Birthday Party it is this Friday 3rd October, celebrating at our Friday Freestyle Michele Boby who's Birthday is Saturday 4th October and has crewed for us for many years, currently Wednesdays Andy McGregor of Rocsters in Brighton on Thursday 2nd October Roger Chin of Jive Nation on Tuesday 7th October - Dancer, Teacher, Competitor and BritRock Guest DJ from Jive Nation </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   BritRock Ball only £10 in advance <ul> <li>The Great Hall, Hove Centre</li> <li>Friday 10th October</li> <li>Doors Open 8pm</li> <li>Lesson with Sarah & Phil</li> <li>Live Band with Retroactive</li> <li>DJ BritRock music director *DJ Bunnie* and now also including Guest Jive Nation's DJ *Roger Chin*</li> <li>Freestyle until 1am</li> </ul> The perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up atmosphere and observe the opposition. Join us at the BritRock Ball and have a sneak preview of some of the competition music which will be played throughout the evening - we're not going to tell you which tracks of course...and to dance with some of the best dancers in the country. Dress Code – smart, dress to impress Tickets are £10 for advance bookings or £12 on the door available from all Sarah's Modern Jive and Andy McGregor events see venue for details but otherwise there is no need to book, please turn up and party or: Buy tickets On-Line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">here</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 255);"> <td>   BritRock Competition - Spectators Welcome All Day Pass 11am - 1am only £20 in advance <ul> <li>Doors open at 10.30am </li> <li>Competition day starts with introduction of hosts, Gordon and Sarah and Judges at 11.45 promptly  </li> <li>12.00 pairing up for the first heats of  Dance With A Stranger </li> <li>The competition starts with the 1st Heat of DWAS at 12.30pm </li> <li>The heats for all categories continue for the whole day with regular freestyle breaks for the competitors to cool down and the spectators to warm up  </li> <li>The break for dinner is at 6.30pm </li> <li>The Finals commence at 8pm </li> <li>Freestyle </li> <li>The Awards and presentations for winners and runners up commences at 9.30pm, hosted by your MC Gordon Pownell, presentations of medals and prizes by Sarah & Gordon </li> <li>Freestyle starts straight after the awards through until 1.00am Sunday morning.  This is the spectators chance to try out some of the finals tracks from the days competition categories as well as enjoy a mix of music with your Music Director Sally Pownell aka DJ Bunnie with guest DJ Roger Chin from Jive Nation. </li> </ul> If you are competing please get one of the exciting new BritRock entry forms from your local organiser or download it off of our BritRock web site <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.com/">www.britrockcompetition.com</a> Tickets are £20 for advance bookings or £25 on the door available from all Sarah's Modern Jive and Andy McGregor events See venue for details, otherwise there is no need to book, please turn up and party book on-line for Day Pass only <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a>   </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> BritRock Independent Modern Jive Championships 2008 Friday Ball 10th October & Saturday Comp 11th October <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.co.uk.htm/">www.britrockcompetitions.com</a> £3,000 Cash Prizes   Best Wishes Sarah Johnson Proprietor Sarah's Modern Jive   UK Freestyle Jive Champion . UK Spotlight Jive Champion . Professional Qualified Instructor . Member of LeRoc Federation & UKA . Director of 'BritRock Ltd' Independent Championships . Competition Judge . Trustee of 'Build A Future in Kenya Reg' 1112412

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Classes, Workshops, Dances and celebrations

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:09:00 GMT

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Trade stands at BritRock

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:49:00 GMT

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Sarah's Modern Jive Message

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:56:00 GMT

<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td background="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se-bg.gif"><img src="http://www.uk-jive.co.uk/ListManager/modern-jive-se.gif" alt="sdf" width="140" height="100" /></td> </tr> </table> <table width="700" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="5" align="center"> <caption>Sarah's Modern Jive </caption> <tbody> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   'Workshop - How to dance to Slow/Fast' music with Simon Rich and Nicole Beckey <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal">Saturday 4th October</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Even numbers will be required but places for we are taking bookings for couples and single at the moment</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Stone Cross Memorial Hall</li> <li class="MsoNormal">2.45pm - 5.45pm</li> <li class="MsoNormal">£22pp</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Confidence Boosting Workshop</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Smooth Jive</li> <li class="MsoNormal">ALL WELCOME</li> </ul> Please support workshops if you wish workshops to continue Many thanks <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">Pay On-Line www.modernjive.biz/diary</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   Teachers & Classes commencing 15th September <ul> <li>Tuesday No class at East Dean Village Hall</li> <li>Wednesday Eastbourne Town Hall Sarah & Christine teach Beginners Sarah & David Keen teach intermediates - consolidation teachers Christine & Malcolm</li> <li>Thursday Bexhill Atha Showbar Sandra & James Slinn Beginners  Sandra Slinn & Graham LeClercIntermediates - consolidation teachers David & Maria </li> </ul> <div>Accompanied by the muliti talented DJ 'Funk Master 'T' with a reintroduction of your 'Older Favourites' that we used to play - Please join in and give us you requests</div>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   BOGOF We are delighted to announce the return of  BOGOF for all dancers who love to dance more than once a week this is a fabulous opportunity to have a Sarah's Modern Jive experience for only £3.50 a night. Vouchers will be available at Thursday classes at Bexhill to use at the highly popular Eastbourne Town Hall class on a Wednesday until further notice. Offer starting this week Thursday 18th with Graham LeClerc - get next Wednesday 24th FREE   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   Cocktail and Jive Dance .....posponed In light of recent research into this event we would like to THANK YOU most kindly for all your comments. After careful consideration we have decided to transfer our energies from this Saturday 20th Sept to the BritRock Ball, Friday 10th October. It seems to be thought that the Retroactive band lends itself particularly well for special occassions and it is prefered that our monthly Saturday dances are kept to the usual format. Therefore please accept our sincere apologies for all those who have already bought tickets for this Saturday, but please come to BritRock on Friday 10th October Ball instead. BritRock Ball With many tickets sold to customers/competitors from all over the UK, this is looking like an amazing, sparkling, Razzle Dazzle, Rockin' good evening <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.com/">www.britrockcompetition.com</a> so do please join us and welcome our visitors to the South and help us show them what a friendly and talented bunch of dancers we are.   book on-line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a>   </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   BritRock Ball <ul> <li>The Great Hall, Hove Centre </li> <li>Friday 10th October </li> <li>Doors Open 8pm </li> <li>Lesson with Sarah & Phil </li> <li>Live Band with Retroactive </li> <li>DJ BritRock music director DJ Bunny </li> <li>Freestyle until 1am </li> </ul> The perfect opportunity to try out the floor, soak up atmosphere and observe the opposition. Join us at the BritRock Ball and have a sneak preview of some of the competition music which will be played throughout the evening - we're not going to tell you which tracks of course...and to dance with some of the best dancers in the country. Dress Code – smart, dress to impress Tickets are £10 for advance bookings or £12 on the door there is no need to book, please turn up and party book on-line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   BritRock Competition <ul> <li>Doors open at 10.30am </li> <li>Competition day starts with introduction of hosts, Gordon and Sarah and Judges at 11.45 promptly  </li> <li>12.00 pairing up for the first heats of  Dance With A Stranger </li> <li>The competition starts with the 1st Heat of DWAS at 12.30pm </li> <li>The heats for all categories continue for the whole day with regular freestyle breaks for the competitors to cool down and the spectators to warm up </li> </ul> <div align="center">It is with great sadness and shock that we announce the tragic loss of Charles Shirvell. As well as his well known roles in <st1:city><st1:place>Chicago</st1:place></st1:city>, Phantom Of The Opera, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Carousel he was also a founder member of Westenders and operated his own entertainment company, Charles Shirvell Entertainment. We know Charles was very much looking forward to the Britrock event. Similarly, we eagerly looked forward to the value he would have brought to our dynamic day. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to all of his family and friends. Charles home website is <a href="http://www.charlesshirvellentertainment.com/">http://www.charlesshirvellentertainment.com</a></div> <ul> <li>The break for dinner is at 6.30pm </li> <li>The Finals commence at 8pm </li> <li>Freestyle </li> <li>The Awards and presentations for winners and runners up commences at 9.30pm</li> <li>Freestyle starts straight after the awards through until 1.00am Sunday morning.  This is the spectators chance to try out some of the finals tracks from the days competition categories as well as enjoy a mix of music with your Music Director Sally Pownall aka DJ Bunnie with guest DJ James Shepherd from Latin Style Jive. </li> </ul> If you are competing please get one of the exciting new BritRock entry forms from your local organiser or download it off of our BritRock web site <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/britrockcompetition/index.html">www.britrockcompetition.com</a> book on-line for Day Pass only <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a> </td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: rgb(102, 255, 204);"> <td>   Next dance at the Town Hall - '1st Friday' Dance Night *Sandra's* 50th Birthday Party hosted by Sarah Johnson & Andy McGregor <ul> <li>Doors Open 7pm</li> <li>Purple & Gold themed party night</li> <li>Beginners Lesson with Saray & Andy 7.30pm</li> <li>Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Rd BN21 4UG</li> <li>Friday 3rd October</li> <li>Beautifully decorated Purple & Gold</li> <li>Licensed bar</li> <li>FREE Buffet</li> <li>Free Tea, Coffee and Chocolates</li> <li>Surprise cabarets and entertainment</li> <li>£8 if paid in advance or £9 on the door</li> <li>** Simon Rich & Nicole Becky lesson at 8.15pm</li> <li>Freestyle dancing to Award winning DJ 'Funk Master T' </li> </ul> <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">Pay On-Line www.modernjive.biz/diary</a> <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">_______________________________________________________________________________</a>   Next Freestyle Sarah's Modern Jive Dance Saturday 18th October at the Fabulous Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne BN21 4UG. <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal">Doors Open 8pm</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Ice Breaker Lesson with Sarah & Phil 8.15pm - 8.45pm</li> <li class="MsoNormal">FREE Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc, Biscuits and Home Made Fruit Cake from 9pm</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Great Music Mix  *** DJ Funk Master 'T' ***</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Freestyle Dancing until 12 midnight</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Lovely Wooden Sprung Floor</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Well Ventilated Plenty of room to flourish your dancing</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Bring Your Own Alcohol & Picnic</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Soft Drinks Bar available</li> <li class="MsoNormal">£8 ticket if purchased in advance</li> <li class="MsoNormal">£9 ticket on the door</li> </ul> Call Sarah  to reserve a table for yourself and your friends or Book On-Line <a href="http://www.modernjive.biz/diary.htm">www.modernjive.biz/diary</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   BritRock Independent Modern Jive Championships 2008 Friday Ball 10th October & Saturday Comp 11th October <a href="http://www.britrockcompetition.co.uk.htm/">www.britrockcompetitions.com</a> £3,000 Cash Prizes   Best Wishes Sarah Johnson Proprietor Sarah's Modern Jive   UK Freestyle Jive Champion . UK Spotlight Jive Champion . Professional Qualified Instructor . Member of LeRoc Federation & UKA . Director of 'BritRock Ltd' Independent Championships . Competition Judge . Trustee of 'Build A Future in Kenya Reg' 1112412 .

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