Lindy Hop Workshop Weekend
With the Killer Dillers
September 24-26, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA
Two Concurrent Class Levels!
(Intermediate and Advanced Lindy Hop)
World Class Instruction!
Great Dancing!
Check out the Killer Dillers at www.thekillerdillers.com
Bringing you killer dance….
- Kevin St.Laurent
- Jo Hoffberg
- Juan Villafane
- Sharon Davis
- Nathan Bugh
Schedule (back to top)
| Friday September 24 | ||
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| 8:00p - 9:00p | Beginning Lindy Hop Lesson with Lisa Tamres | |
| 9:00p - 12:00a | Welcome dance |
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Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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| Saturday September 25 | ||||
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1-2pm |
Swingout Focus with Nathan & Jo |
Get what you need when you need it. Swing out essentials for the swing out enthusiast | Swingout Intervention with Juan & Sharon |
This is a Lindy Hop intervention. You're here because we love you, and we wouldn't be your friends if we let you keep swinging out like that. Prepare to hear all about your worst Lindy Hop habits, and the twelve-step program that's going to help you be a better dancer. We're only saying it because we care. |
| 2:15-3:15pm | 1920s Partnered Charleston with Juan & Sharon |
Not only a solo dance, The Charleston was a massively popular couple dance that formed the foundation of early Lindy Hop. Juan & Sharon will give you figures and technique to boost your old school cred, as well as arm you for those up tempo songs. | Tap Footwork for Swing Dancers with Nathan |
No special shoes needed. Nathan will show some fancy footwork to incorporate into your Lindy. |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Hitting the Music with Nathan & Sharon |
Get an insight into Nathan and Sharon's different approaches to musicality on the dance floor, and learn how to start to feel the music, not just dance to the beat. | Performance Routine with Kevin & Jo |
A short lindy routine to challenge your skills as a lindy hopper. |
| 4:45-5:45pm | It's All About the Music (Musicality) with Kevin & Jo |
How to make your dancing more musical (all levels) | ||
Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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Saturday September 25:
Swing
Dance at Swing City
with Dr. Zoot - (not included in the weekend. Price $12)
9pm-midnight
| Sunday September 26 | ||||
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1-2pm |
Jazz Movement with Kevin & Nathan |
Classic jazz jumps and good technique makes amazing dancers (all Levels) | ||
| 2:15-3:15pm | Burlesque with Sharon |
Learn a slow, feminine and unabashedly sassy dance routine combining solo blues movement with a burlesque twist. | Men: Guys Movement with Nathan & Juan |
Classy and stylish moves with an emphasis on masculinity. |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Picking Up the Speed with Kevin & Jo |
Suggestions, hints and the secrets of dancing faster easier. | Slowing It Down with Juan & Sharon |
When the music slows down, your Lindy doesn't need to melt into blues dancing. Learn how to Lindy Hop at slower tempos without losing the rhythms and dynamics that we love so much. |
| 4:45-5:45pm | Old School Moves with Juan & Sharon |
Learn some of Juan and Sharon's favorite moves from their vintage Lindy Hop film collection, and let them convince you that scratchy old black and white movies can change your life! | It's All About Rhythm (Syncopated Rhythm) with Kevin & Jo |
Cool and interesting ways to lead and follow syncopation rhythms |
Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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Sunday September 26:
Swing Dance at The Edgewood Club
with Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe
(Not included in the weekend. Price $10.)
7pm-10:30pm
Costs (back to top)
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Full weekend (at the door price): One day (or 4 workshops): One workshop:
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$100 | |
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Students must have valid ID.
Registration (back to top)
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Register online above or use the print form below to mail in your payment.
No pre-registration for single workshops and evening dances - pay at the door.
Print Registration Form -- (for Full Weekend package)
Housing (back to top)
Some housing available!
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| Phone: | 412-421-1767. |
Locations/Directions (back to top)
Private lessons (back to top)
Private lessons are available.
If you are interested in a private lesson send Lisa email at: |
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Questions? (back to top)
| Phone: | Lisa at (412) 421-1767 | |||
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