Swing's the Thing

Show Details: 6 minutes, 2 performers

Skills: Swing dancing, swing aerials, adagio

Description:
Dynamic aerials, powerful circus tricks, and amazing swing dancing are combined into an act that is fast paced and incredible to watch.  Amy and Matt dance with a 50’s flair as they move through East Coast Swing, Lindy hop, 20’s and 40’s Charleston, and Jitterbug.  This routine is unique to the Australian circus industry and is a great addition to event.  Amy and Matt will dazzle all audiences with Swing’s the Thing.

Swing’s the Thing is performed by Amy Nightingale-Olsen & Matthew Anderson.  Amy and Matt are prolific performers with years of experience in the circus industry.  Both graduates of the National Institute of Circus Arts, Amy and Matt have performed all around Australia and internationally.  They have performed at countless corporate functions, aboard cruise ships, arts, fringe and circus festivals, theatre shows, and have created independent work.

Performance History:
Some recent events performed at include:
*1920’s Christmas Party @ Shadowfax Vineyards
*Stage Shows @ Pacific Sun Cruise Ship
*Virgin Australia Footy Function @ Melbourne Pavilion

Performance Requirements:
Minimum 3m x 3m performance space
Minimum 3.5m height clearance
Sound system

Performed by: Amy Nightingale-Olsen & Matthew Anderson