22/23/24 NOVEMBER 2024
WEEKEND PASS
GET TOGETHER (1H)
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
MOVIE
TASTER (1H)
EXPLORATION Classes (3H)
LINDY HOP OR SOLO JAZZ (3H)
3 PARTIES with LIVE music
LET'S SHARE, LISTEN, MOVE...TOGETHER
Every WEEKEND Pass includes:
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2 classes of 1.5h. Choose between: STEPPING, RHYTHM & PLAY, HOUSE DANCE
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3h hours of LINDY HOP OR SOLO JAZZ - not both
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A GET TOGETHER
a dancing moment with all the participants, lead by some of our guest teachers. They have "Carte Blanche" so the content will be a surprise for us too ;-)
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A TASTER
with Ursula.
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A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION - "Understanding and Honoring Cultural Roots in Dance: Respect, Legitimacy, and Shared Heritage"
moderated by Anja Glover, sociologist and anti-racism specialist, in the presence of several of the guest artists. This panel will explore the intricate topic of cultural appropriation in dance. As global influences continue to shape the dance world, questions of legitimacy, authenticity, and respect for cultural heritage become increasingly crucial. This discussion will delve into what it means to feel legitimate in one’s chosen dance style, how to honor and share cultural traditions, and where the lines of appropriation may blur. Join us as we navigate these important questions and consider how dancers can respectfully engage in an artform from another culture.
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A MOVIE
to wrap up this cozy weekend, we will watch movie together that will be about swing dancing or not...but certainly about black and african american culture. Exact title TBC. As a preamble, our MC will set the scene and open the floor to discussion.
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with LIVE music. ​​​​​​​
EXPLORATION CLASSES
Moving together towards dance that is more authentic and respectful of the values of Jazz and the African-American community that created swing dances, is very important to us.
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As a part of this process, we would like to offer you the opportunity to explore and go deeper into your understanding of African American history and culture as well as other urban dances.
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In EVERY WEEKEND Pass, you will have two EXPLORATION classes, 1h30 each. During the week-end, you will be free to choose between:
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STEPPING with Briana
The Stepping is a highly energetic African-American form of body percussion. Steppers utilize their body as an instrument to create intricate rhythms and sounds with one's' hands, feet and voice. Strong emphasis will be placed on stepping technique, movement execution as a group and the cultural expression of stepping. Overall, the workshop will emphasize moving and creating music together.
VOICE & RHYTHM with Briana
An engaging workshop that celebrates the rich tradition of rhythm games from the African American community. This interactive workshop is perfect for dancers, musicians, and rhythm enthusiasts of all levels, offering an opportunity to enhance your musicality and sense of rhythm through engaging activities. We will explore cultural traditions and rhythm-based exercises that improve your timing, coordination, and musical phrasing using your body as an instrument while learning foundational percussive dance techniques, to create your own rhythmic expressions. Join Briana to step into the world of rhythm and movement, discover the joy and power of rhythm in play, and connect with others through music and dance.
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HOUSE DANCE with Karl
Discover this social, street dance, danced mainly to the music of the same name, whose origins go back to the clubs of Chicago and New York in the 70s and 80s.
House dance is a rhythmic dance with roots in tap dance, swing, African and Latin dances, Hip hop and Capoeira. It's a dance where improvisation plays a major role, a style that emphasises fast steps combined with fluid torso movements.
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These courses will be all levels. It will be an opportunity to meet people who are ont the other slopes!
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"A la Carte" Classes
In addition to the EXPLORATION classes, you will get to choose one SPECIALITY:
LINDY HOP OR SOLO JAZZ
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Each pass includes 3H of the chosen speciality (2x1h30).
We have deliberately chosen not to offer Lindy Hop AND Solo Jazz in one Pass. We see our festival as an opportunity to take your time, not to ‘just consume content seen in class’. Time to listen, time to absorb, time to dance the night away if you feel like it, time to recuperate and time to take part in all the activities we offer outside of the classroom.
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SOLO JAZZ classes will be taught by Claudia, Karl and Vassiliki (each group will only have 2 of the 3 teachers).
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LINDY HOP classes will be taught by the following duos: Claudia & Timothy and Vassiliki & Alex. Each group will have 1h30 with each duo.
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There will be NO AUDITION. We trust you to carefully read the description below. Picking your group in the most accurate and honest way, is being respectful to your classmates but also it is putting you in the best environment to learn and explore.
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GROUPS for SOLO JAZZ Classes
CHILL
Dancing Solo Jazz might be pretty new to you but you have a bit of experience (this isn't a beginner track).
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You might be dancing Solo Jazz for a while but you like to take your time and explore at a nice cool pace.
CHALLENGE
You are an experienced Solo Jazz dancer.
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Your Solo Jazz has some good foundations. You like to be pushed and are ready to be struggling a bit.
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GROUPS for LINDY HOP Classes
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BLUE Track
It's been around a year that you are a lindy hopper. You have been going to a few socials and you may have been traveling to your first international event on a weekend.
RED Track
You've been dancing for a few years. You want to take your time, consolidate your foundations and receive content at a moderate speed to take the time to assimilate it properly. You practice a little socially, but it's mainly during your weekly class that you dance.
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BLACK Track
​You've been dancing for a few years. You go to all the social dance events you can (here and/or abroad). Maybe you train on your own, in addition to your weekly classes.
YELLOW Track
You have been dancing for many years. Travelling to international festivals might be happening many times during a year. You practice on your own and you might even be teaching on your local scene. Swing dancing is part of your every day life, it's more than "just" a hobby.
PARTIES
Your WEEKEND Pass includes 3 evenings of LIVE music:
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FRIDAY
9pm-2am: Reverent Juke (BE) and DJs from the Association. Teachers' intro.
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SATURDAY
9pm-3am: Big Band from Dorigny (CH), Reverent Juke (BE) and the DJs from the Association. Shows.
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SUNDAY
7pm-11pm: cozy goodbye party with a jam session and the Djs from the Association.
PRACTICAL INFO
Classes will be held on Saturday and Sunday between 10.30am and 6pm. The exact schedule will be announced 6 weeks prior to the event.
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Classes will be taught in English.​
It is possible to register with a partner or as a single leader/follower/switch. If you choose the "switch" option, your role will be defined on the spot before each class, depending on the balance. As a switch, we expect you to have a similar level in both roles and we will also expect you to dance in both roles during the parties.
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Each person fills out a form, even if you register with a partner.
If you register as a leader/follower without a partner, you will be placed on waiting list until someone in the other role registers, alone too.
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For local tax reasons, we have to bill you separately for the social activities/Classes and the Parties. So don't be surprised if you see two lines on your invoice: one for the weekend pass and one for the parties. The total price remains the same, of course.
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You want to participate but you can't afford to do so?