Lindy Hop Workshop Weekend
with Davis Thurber and Claudia Joyal-Laplante
October 23-25, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
Lindy Hop is one of the original swing dances. This workshop day is for intermediate and advanced dancers. You are expected to already know the basics of lindy. Partners will be rotated. Davis & Claudia are available for limited private lessons. Housing available for out of towners.
| Davis Thurber, of Pittsburgh, is back in town from his world travels. He is an excellent instructor, and has numerous awards in Lindy such as 1st place (with Claudia!) in the 2009 Jack and Jill at the Canadian Swing Championships. Also now a member of the Ninjammerz, he and Claudia are now working together teaching and competing. |
![[photos of Davis and Claudia]](images/davisclaudia.jpg) |
Schedule (back to top)
| Friday, Oct 23 | ||
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| 8:30p - 9:30p | Beginning Lindy Hop Lesson with Lisa Tamres | |
| 9:30p - 12:30a | Welcome dance with DJ Lisa Matt |
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Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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| Saturday Oct 24 | ||
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| 1:15p - 2:15p | Move Your Body | |
| 2:30p - 3:30p | Using the Rhythm |
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| 3:45p - 4:45p | Swing Out! | |
| 5:00p - 6:00p | California Routine | |
Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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Saturday Oct 24:
Swing
Dance at Swing City with Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named
Moe
(not included in weekend price $10) 9pm-midnight
| Sunday Oct 25 | ||
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| 1:15p - 2:15p | Jazzing Up Your Lindy Hop | |
| 2:30p - 3:30p | Charleston |
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| 3:45p - 4:45p | Fancy Stuff | |
| 5:00p - 6:00p | Adv/Masters (bring a partner, no rotation) | |
Location: Wightman School 5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
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Sunday Oct 24:
Swing Dance at the Edgewood Club
with Dr. Zoot
(not included in weekend price $10) 8pm-10:30pm
Costs (back to top)
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Full Weekend - Register online! Full day: $55 ($43 student) and |
$95 | |
| $70 students |
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)
Locations:
Wightman School
5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Edgewood Club (Sunday
Evening Dance)
1 Pennwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Private lessons (back to top)
Private lessons with Davis or Claudia are available.
If you are interested in a private lesson with Davis or Claudia send Lisa email at: |
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Questions? (back to top)
| Phone: | Lisa at (412) 421-1767 | |||
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