Friday, December 27th Expo Crowne 1 Crowne 2 Blue Ridge Foxfire Dogwood Challenge Yourself Solo Competition Prep Exploring Closed Position Dances Missed Connections The ABCs of Solo Jazz pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 (Clàudia) (Nikki & Mikey) (Elze & Andrew) (Peter & Jon) (Laurel & Michelle) Open Level, and basic familiarity with common Open Level, but dancers should have a good Open Level, but some partner dance Open Level, but you should be comfortable with Open Level, but students will benefit from a jazz steps is enough, but know going in that grasp of 6 & 8 count Lindy Hop figures, be ready experience is very helpful, and we will likely at basic Lindy Hop skills like triple steps, step- familiarity with the Frankie Manning Shim Sham. 10:45 AM the intention is to be challenged and pushed & willing to participate in mock contests, and be least make references to some common Lindy steps, and swing outs. The Shim Shim is great beyond your normal limits. prepared for instant feedback during the class. Hop vocabulary. to know, but not required. DESCRIPTION: Looking at solo jazz movement both from a historical context and modern DESCRIPTION: This is not simply a DESCRIPTION: Distinguish the difference DESCRIPTION: We will explore how to dance DESCRIPTION: In this course we are here to application, finding out how our bodies move challenging solo dance class, but a class between the various Lindy Hop competitions and comfortably in closed position -- taking help walk you through all of the important steps best, and learning how to transition from one about strategies for facing challenges within what judges look for in each style of contest. inspiration from various old dances including of creating and maintaining solid partner move to the next. Appropriate for new jazz your dancing. We will work on a short Dancing in competitions is a skill of its own that Peabody, Two Step, One-Step, and other communication from beginning-to-end: asking dancers but also those looking to add depth and 11:45 AM sequence, first finding your own most requires training and technique. Discover your European Folk Dances like the Polka! Not just someone to dance, getting to know their nuance to their solo movement! comfortable way of moving within it, then strengths and competition style all while building a "survey" of these dances; we will give you interests and style, learning to work together improvising, and finally sharing. Everyone will confidence for your next contest. ideas to take fun movement and inspiration and listen to one another, and what to do when be invited to overcome their challenges by from these dances and incorporate them into things don't go as planned. In addition to some finding on-the-spot self discovery! your larger swing vocabulary! important discussion, the dancing parts will be focused on connecting better with our partners and building our "recovery skills" for when 12:00 PM things don't go as planned. We practice a lot to get things right, but when things go awry, we are here to help you make the best of it. 1:00 PM Drum Speak The Musicality Was Inside You All Along Balboa Fundamentals & Core Repertoire Compression Solo Improvisation & Flow pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 pt. 1-2 of 2 (LaTasha & Josh) (Hyunjung & Jon) (Kelly & Mickey) (Nikki & Todd) (Jo) 2:15 PM Open level, no experience required, but this Open Level, but students should be familiar with Open Level. Open Level, but students should be familiar with Open Level, but it's recommended you come to will be a physically demanding class! basic Lindy Hop skills like triple steps, step-steps, basic 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop figures. class with basic jazz knowledge and a dash of and swing outs and come to class with a strong DESCRIPTION: One of the "Big Three" bravery. DESCRIPTION: World class swing drummer sense of adventure! dances at Lindy Focus, Balboa is something DESCRIPTION: Stretch and compression are Josh Collazo and multidisciplinary dance we feel like everyone should at least know the fundamental components of our partnered DESCRIPTION: Have you ever heard a swing 3:15 PM phenomenon LaTasha Barnes come together DESCRIPTION: We are going to take just a basics of! Much if not all the music here is Bal- connection. Stretch is often addressed but saxophonist who is just on fire, playing with to share this very special class about rhythm, handful of steps, lots of different styles of music, friendly, and there will be many opportunities compression not as much, so in this class we seemingly continuous breath and nonstop listening, communicating, and creating. We and stretch those steps for all they are worth. to put your lessons to immediate use. Expect will explore this crucial yet often overlooked novelty? Great solo dancing can be like that too! will talk about how specific movement to learn all the basic steps, partnering skills, element. In this class, we'll explore how to create an techniques are shared by musicians and musical awareness and styling that you need endless stream of ideas and never get stuck dancers, what it means to physically produce to begin your Balboa journey with confidence! again. 3:30 PM a rhythm in different mediums, and how to respond in your own body with rhythms that you both hear and see. 4:30 PM Fundamental Lindy Hop Repertoire & Solo Jazz Performance Group The World of Tandem Charleston Ballrooming 101 Solo Balboa: Technique, Rhythms & More Concepts pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 (Clàudia) (Jo & Todd) (Kelsy & Damon) (Kelly & Mickey) (Nikki & Mikey) 6:00 PM Open Level, but students should have at least Open Level, but students should be familiar Open Level. Open Level, but instructors strongly recommend Open Level. some common jazz background such as Shim with basic Charleston and basic Tandem familiarity with basic Balboa footwork patterns. Sham, Tranky Doo, or Big Apple. Charleston. DESCRIPTION: When big-bands in the Black DESCRIPTION: Alright folks, Lindy Hop is the communities took a break from their hard DESCRIPTION: A lot of folks have taken some name of the game, and if you haven't done DESCRIPTION: Take the plunge and immerse DESCRIPTION: In this course we will play swinging tunes for Lindy Hop they played Bal courses but have yet to cross over into 7:00 PM your time really getting into the nuts and bolts yourself in amazing movement! This crew will with various entrances and exits into tandem, ballads, torch songs, slower jazz songs, and "owning" their Balboa. We believe this class will of this dance, this course is for you. This learn some incredible solo choreography and as well as variations within tandem, and close Blues numbers that kept the dancers just as be a powerful tool in getting you there! You will be course will cover basic technique you can use perform it for camp. Be prepared to break a relatives of the tandem. engaged and happy. We’ll look at how to given solo practice exercises so you get in all aspects of the dance, as well as Swing sweat for the glory of challenging and rewarding approach these dances that meet at the comfortable doing this dance to the music without Outs, 6 & 8 count patterns, common dance jazz! crossroads of swing, ballroom, and blues. worrying about partnership variables, and then moves you will encounter on the dance floor, take it to the next level by adding creative and 7:15 PM and more. You can expect to walk away with a social elements. solid grasp of the language of this most exhilarating and joyous social dance! 8:15 PM Saturday, December 28th Expo Crowne 1 Crowne 2 Blue Ridge Foxfire Dogwood Skills Assessment (10-10:15am) Skills Assessment (10-10:15am) Skills Assessment (10-10:15am) Skills Assessment (10-10:15am) 10:00 AM -- -- How to Train Your Lindy Hop, Solo Feelin' the Flow The Super Asian Routine Understanding the Bal Legacy Lindy Hop Performance Group Groovin' pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 pt. 1-2 of 4 (Jo) (Elze & Peter) (Hyunjung & Andrew) (Shani & Bobby) (Gaby & Nathan) (Irina & Todd) Open Level. Audition Required: For this course you should Audition Required: This Course is intended for Audition Required: Dancers should be Open Level, but partner required and Audition Required: Students will be expected to be an experienced dancer. That is, you should advanced Lindy Hop students. Get ready for 170- comfortable with Pure Bal basics, Lollies, recommended intermediate level and above. demonstrate confident and technically strong DESCRIPTION: The secret to great be comfortable in mixing 6 counts with 8 count 220 bpm hardcore Lindy Hop. Be comfortable Toss Out, Out & Ins, Texas Tommies, and Students should already know the steps of social Lindy Hop. Because the course material 10:15 AM Partner Dancing is great Solo Dancing - variations in your social dancing without with basic 4, 6, and 8 count patterns - sugar should have several different footwork Lindy Hop, including swing-out, 6 count, tuck will require a close look at the nuances of not just "solo jazz", but solo DANCING, thinking it over, or counting in your head (i.e. pushes, all manner of outside/inside turns, and variations they can execute within these turn, and Charleston.