| Swingtime offers dance workshops on a regular basis, with our team of talented teachers. Workshops are a great way to take your dancing to the next level, improve your technique, add more styling or learn more about the other aspects of dancing.Special workshops are also run by Swingtime, featuring some of the World’s Best Teachers brought to Australia for you to experience. Some of these workshops previously organized by Swingtime include, SLX (Sydney Lindy Exchange” with Nathalie and Yuvall (USA) , “Hollywood Down Under” with Marcus & Baerble (Germany), “Swing It Sydney” with Erik & Sylvia and David & Kim (USA), and a workshop with Rob & Diane (USA).
Sydney Balboa Weekend 25 – 27 June 2010
With Nick William and Laura Keat
Details coming soon!
SLX – Sydney Lindy Exchange 2009
Oct 1 -5th 2009
Details to be released soon!
MIni Workshops @ Swingtime HQ – March 2009
Sunday 8th March
Learn the Shim Sham - 11am – 1pm $25
Dancing the Shim Sham has become a tradition in many of the clubs and dance halls where people are swing dancing today. It is a jazz dance, done in a line, that has the look and feel of a classy tap dance. But you can learn to do it, even if you’ve never danced a step of tap in your life.
Balboa, Beginners – 2pm – 4pm $25
No experience nesscessary we will start from scratch with the basics and build from there.
Balboa Beginning Intermediate – 2pm – 4pm $25,
You’ve had some basic Balboa experience but is always seems so hard to get to the next level, we’ll be setting you up with the skills that you need to get you on your way to intermediate.
Each workshop is $25 or you can take two on the same day for $40.
Please register by emailing sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com
or phone 0402 489 96
Sunday 22nd March
Adding Style to your Lindy Hop 11 – 1pm $25
This is an all level class with lots of tip and hints on how to add style to your swing dancing.
Balboa Intermediate 2 – 4pm – $25
You must be confident with your basics, throwouts and lollys to get the most from this workshop.
Each workshop is $25 or you can take two on the same day for $40.
Please register by emailing sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com
or phone 0402 489 96
Sydney Balboa Weekend with
Valerie Salstrom and Nick William, USA
and Zack and Maryse, Canada
1st – 3rd May 2009
Details to follow soon !
The Teachers
Valerie Salstrom – Ohio USA
Valerie is currently working on achieving platinum status with Continental Airlines and looks like with all of her numerous teaching gigs; both nationally and internationally, she will soon reach her goal. In addition to her constant pursuit of first class upgrades, Valerie is also in pursuit of the perfect balboa basic and how to teach it. She is constantly studying the hows and whys of balboa, lindy, charleston, and more. Valerie is happy to be the eternal student of dance and even more happy to be in a position to share her dance discoveries with others. She has a reputation for her energy and enthusiasm; and sometimes crazy antics, both on and off the dance floor. Teaching, competing, performing, and judging swing dancing is a full time passion and profession for Valerie and she is very proud of her accomplishments.
In 2003 Valerie earned the title of Grand Slam Champion at the National Jitterbug Championships. In 2004 Valerie became the NJC Balboa Champion and the American Lindy Hop Champion in the American Showcase division. In 2006 Valerie became the NJC Champion in BOTH the Pro Balboa AND the Pro Lindy Division…and this helped her earn the title of Grand Slam Champion once again! Most recently Valerie was VERY happy to receive the title of International Balboa Champion at the 2008 Balboa Rendezvous. Valerie organizes and hosts the “All Balboa Weekend” in their home town of Cleveland, Ohio. This event is the grand daddy of all balboa events and was the first of its kind when it began in 2001.
The “All Balboa Weekend” is home to one of the largest and most prestigious balboa competitions, the “American Classic Balboa Championship” (AC/BC). Valerie is enthusiastic about passing on her love and passion for dance and brings a fresh, interesting, and lighthearted attitude to both the dance floor and the classroom. For more information on Valerie and/or her annual “All Balboa Weekend”, please see http://www.gethepswing.com/ and http://www.allbalboa.com/.
Nick Williams – California USA
Nick Williams has embodied the passion and spirit of swing dancing ever since his first lesson in 1998. His in depth understanding of Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston and Collegiate Shag stem from studying with the original dancers. Nick’s desire for authenticity, combined with his passion for dance evolution, leads to a style known for precision, lightness, and dynamic energy.
His successes include World Lindy Hop Champion, U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion, National Jitterbug Champion, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown Champion, American Classic Balboa Champion, and California Balboa/Swing Champion. He is also an accomplished choreographer and has been featured on the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance?
As an instructor, he is known for his ability to break down movements and technique to create a fun and light-hearted learning environment. His true love for music and dancing will forever inspire him to learn, teach, and grow. In 2004, Nick was honored to be recognized by the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame.
For more information on Nick see http://www.swingnick.com
Details: sharon@swingtimeaustralia.com
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