Learn to Dance in a Day
Finally, a workshop specifically for level 1 dancers! Have you ever watched a dance floor and saw people swinging out, busting out some solo charleston or flying through the air in a jam session? In this workshop, you will gain all those skills in just one day! Shob and Andy love working with newer dancers and are thrilled to bring you a whole day of learning where you are the focus. Check out whats on offer:
1. Details at a Glance
Date: Saturday August 14th
Times: 10.30am - 5.00pm
Venue: Fusion Lifestyle and Dance Studio, 478 Smith St Fitzroy
Costs: $20 per session, $60 for the day
Introduction to 8 beat: Part 1 10-30 to 11-45am
Learn the fundamentals of the swingout, understand the basic rhythm, stretch and connection that makes it our favourite move in lindy hop
Introduction to 8 beat: Part 2 12-00 to 1-15am (Part 1 or previous 8 beat experience required)
Some simple 8 beat figures that will continue to develop your fundamentals. By the end of this class, we aim to have you confidently swinging out and ready for the social floor.
Lunch 1-15 to 2-00
Introduction to solo charleston 2-00 to 3-15pm
Who needs a partner! Dancing solo charleston is high energy, awesome fun and great for your partnered dancing. We will start with the basic charleston and add some creative styling options. Throw some classic solo jazz moves in and we are ready for a jam circle!
Aerials for beginners 3-30 to 5-00pm (BYO partner)
We take you through one of our favourite aerials: the Shrimp Roll. It's a great aerial to give you the wow factor but is safe and achievable. You won't feel like a beginner for much longer!
Shob and Andy anchor one of the biggest weekly Lindy Hop venues in Melbourne. Each Thursday the Czech Club is filled with laughter and music and the energy of these beautiful dancers sharing what they love with everyone. They are in huge demand to teach around the country and have also taught overseas in NZ. Come and ignite your love of swing with Shob and Andy.
This is a drop-in workshop, which means there is no pre-registration or pre-payment required. Just turn up on the day and pay as you go (cash only).
$20 per session
$60 for the full day
a. What levels are the workshop session?
The sessions are pitched to current Level 1 dancers and anyone wanting some time to consolidate, explore and improve on what they already know.
b. Do I need a partner to come along?
For all sessions (except the Aerials ones)... You are not required to bring a partner with you. For the aerials sessions, you will need a dedicated partner as we will not be rotating partners in that class.
c. I've never been to a class before, should I do this workshop?
Workshop days are great but the best place to begin having never danced before is in the weekly classes.
