Festa: Lindy Hop Fun-damentals Workshops (IMPROVERS & EXPERIENCED DANCERS)

Festa: Lindy Hop Fun-damentals Workshops (IMPROVERS & EXPERIENCED DANCERS)

These workshops are designed for improver dancers, who want to master the essential techniques of the dance, and experienced dancers who value the importance of working on their foundations.

"Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect" :-)

8 COUNT LINDY HOP (11am - 2pm)

Based around Lindy Hop & Jitterbug as it was originally danced in the 1940s. This workshop is based around the 8 count rhythm pattern and, in particular, The Whip (or Lindy Turn) which is the foundation of the dance. You will learn a selection of 8 count moves, lead and follow techniques, rhythm, footwork, movement and styling necessary to feel confident on the dance floor.


CLASSIC MOVES FROM THE MOVIES (2.30pm – 5.30pm)

This workshop is based around the original dancers from the films & shorts of the ‘30s & ‘40s such as "Buck Privates", "Maharaja", "Groovie Movie", “Hellzapoppin”, “A Day At The Races” etc . You will learn classic moves like switches, rhythm turns, flying hals & the dean’s wrap as well as a selection of key “Savoy Style/Charleston” based moves. We strongly recommend that people attending this workshop are familiar and confident with the Whip (Lindy Turn), Swingouts and Circles.

Single Workshop: £13 per person or £24 per couple, Both Workshops: £23 per person or £44 per couple

**Partner rotation is compulsory on these workshops**.

The Canary Social Club, 104 Thorpe Road,
Norwich, NR1 1RT
Free car park outside venue & close to Norwich Station.

TO BOOK: Let us know at class, Private Message via this page, Email: [email protected], or give us a call / text message: 07790 762932 / 01603 395196

About the teachers:

ROBERT AUSTIN is a former UK Lindy Hop Champion and organiser of the famous Hep Cats' Holiday Weekenders.
Robert has been teaching dance in Norwich, London, across the UK and internationally, for over 24 years and he has performed & choreographed in both films and the West End Theatre. He has also danced on television many times including with major artists such as CeeLo Green, Wanda Jackson and The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Additionally, he has been placed 4th in two World Lindy Hop Championships and is also a featured dancer in the iconic Elvis JXL “A Little Less Conversation” pop video and sophie Ellis Bextor’s “Murder On The Dance Floor”.

JO GREEN came to Norwich, having danced in the Brighton & London area for a number of years. She has attended numerous worldwide events to learn about follow technique and principals, by learning with a variety of teachers. She is passionate about authentic Lindy Hop and styling. Finally fulfilling her goal to dance and learn with Robert, she has continued to help demonstrate the dance, both in weekly classes and workshops. Always aiming, herself, to perfect the art of following, Jo's focus is to guide others in learning to love and appreciate the technique and style of authentic Lindy Hop.