The Swing Era Presents... "ATOMIC COCKTAIL" - International Swing Dance Weekender
Schedule
Fri Nov 01 2024 at 07:30 pm
Location
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Birmingham, EN
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The Swing Era are proud to present our brand new Swing Dance Weekender in Birmingham City Centre… ATOMIC COCKTAIL! Our International Swing Dance Weekender will be an explosion of dance and live music, bringing some of the best Lindy Hop teachers to Birmingham. Join us from 1st – 3rd November at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for an exciting and memorable weekend to meet new dancers, improve your Lindy technique and listen to some of the best musicians Birmingham has to offer.
TICKETS AVAILABLE:
FULL WEEKEND PASS // SINGLE DAY TICKETS // PARTY PASSES
FULL WEEKEND PASS:
Sign up for:
- Lindy Hop Beginners/Improvers (partnered)
- Lindy Hop Intermediate (partnered)
- Lindy Hop Advanced (partnered)
- Solo Jazz (Open Level)
Friday 1st November:
7.30pm: Welcome and Arrivals
8pm: Welcome Dance: welcoming everyone to Atomic Cocktail!
Saturday 2nd November:
Beginners Lindy Hop Classes: 11-1pm / 2-3pm
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Classes: 11-1pm / 2-4pm
8-12pm: Saturday Night Ball with The Jim Wynn Swing Orchestra (16 piece Big Band)
Sunday 3rd November:
Beginners Lindy Hop Classes: 11-1pm / 2-3pm
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Classes: 11-1pm / 2-4pm
4-7pm: Farewell Tea Dance
Meet your teachers:
Tanya-Louise Rose & Suky Chopra - From Birmingham
Suzanne Grubham & Martyn Nelson - From Birmingham
Trisha Sewell - From Hertfordshire
Isabella Gregorio & Markus Rosendal - From Sweden
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS VIA THE LINK!
Not sure which level? See our Class Descriptions below...
Solo Jazz - Open Level:
To dance solo jazz confidently the moves must feel comfortable in your body. If this causes you anxiety, then this class is for you! All abilities are welcome.
In these classes, the emphasis is on learning the style, technique, and rhythm of each move, as well as how to transition between them so that they ebb and flow.
Lindy Hop - Beginners/Improvers:
This class is suitable for total beginners and also people who have been dancing for a few months and are getting to grips with the basics. This might be your first Swing Dance festival.
This class will help form the basis of your Lindy Repertoire as you’ll be given the skills to feel confident dancing on the social dance floor
Lindy Hop - Intermediate:
This class is suitable for those who have been dancing Lindy Hop for a year or so. This might be your first Swing Dance festival but you are attending classes and social dances regularly.
Ideally you are familiar with moves such as Swing Out, Circle, Tuck Turn, Pass. This class will begin building up your repertoire of Lindy moves and will help you create your own styling.
Lindy Hop - Advanced:
This class is suitable for those who have a minimum of two years Lindy Hop experience. You regularly attend social dances and might be starting to experiment with variations and styling
Ideally you are comfortable dancing moves such as Texas Tommy, Swing Out, Tandem, Hand to Hand Charleston, Aeroplanes, Chase and are comfortable dancing at slower and faster paces.
SINGLE DAY TICKETS
Not able to join us for the full weekend? You're welcome to join in the daytime classes and social for either Saturday or Sunday!
To select your ticket, scroll down to "Single Day Tickets" and choose your Lindy Hop or Solo Jazz Class and the day you'd like to join us for.
When you arrive, remember to sign in at Reception with one of The Swing Era team.
PARTY PASSES:
If you'd prefer to join us for our Socials Only, you can purchase a Party Pass for:
- Friday evening from 8pm
- Saturday evening from 8pm with Live Music from Jim Wynn's 16 piece Big Band
- Sunday afternoon from 4pm with Tom Chapman's Jazz Trio
Struggling to choose between socials? Why not join us for all three and purchase our ULTIMATE PARTY PASS! Scroll down to "Party Pass" to choose which day/s you'd like to join us for.
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Where is it happening?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7, United Kingdom,Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
