Teachers
Four international dance artists will hold classes in Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, and Balboa, three different styles to express oneself through swing music. These lessons are designed to enhance the experience of those already participating in dance nights. There will also be classes for those who have never danced before but feel drawn to it and want to answer the call of the energetic and bouncy rhythm of swing music.
Music
While the classes take place in the afternoon, the evening will feature a unique show at the magnificent Salone Margherita. It will showcase live swing bands with renowned experience in the Italian scene, along with dance performances: from spontaneous improvisations, expressing the passion of the participants, to choreographed shows by guest artists, competitions, and contests among the festival participants, and much more.
Workshop Levels
Lindy-Hop
FIRST STEPS
You are a complete beginner, and you have never danced swing.
IMPROVE
You have been dancing Lindy for about 8 months. You know what 8/6 timing means, what a swingout is, along with some variations, and the basics of Lindy Charleston.
INTERMEDIATE
You’ve been dancing Lindy for about 2 years. You take a regular Lindy Hop class and attend social dance nights in your community. You enjoy the basic figures and their variations to medium-speed songs.
INT-ADVANCED
You’ve been dancing for more than 3 years, regularly attend Lindy Hop classes, and go to local and international social dance events beyond your community. You know how to lead/follow while having fun with different rhythms.
ADVANCED PLUS
You’ve been dancing frequently for several years. You’re comfortable with music speeds of 220 BPM and up, can improvise to the music, and are someone who knows how to express themselves respectfully in dance.
Balboa
IMPROVE
You’ve been dancing Balboa for a few months to about a year. You are comfortable leading or following most of the following figures and concepts: single and double time, the basics of Pure Bal (up-holds and down-holds), Come Around, Lollies, Cross Over, and you’re starting to feel comfortable at social dance nights in your community.
INTERMEDIATE
You can easily execute all the basic Balboa moves such as basic down & up, paddle-turns, and/or progressive shuffles or steps (forward, laterally, backward), come-arounds in both closed and open position, lolly kicks, come-arounds with lolly kicks, Out & Ins, or crossover breaks.
Solo Jazz
IMPROVE
You’ve been dancing Solo Jazz for at least 6 months and know the ShimSham choreography.
INT-ADVANCED
You’ve been dancing Solo Jazz for at least 2 years and are familiar with various Solo Jazz steps.
Parties
PASS
PASS 1
2.30h of Lessons
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Lindy-Hop
or
(Balboa + Solo Jazz) -
2 Parties
PASS 2
3.45h of Lessons
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Lindy Hop + Solo Jazz
or
Lindy Hop + Balboa -
2 Parts
PASS 3
Full
5h of Lessons
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Lindy-Hop + Solo Jazz + Balboa
-
2 Parties
PASS
Sunday Lindy
2h of Lessons
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Lindy-Hop lesson for those who are taking their first steps or for those who want to discover the world of swing
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Sunday Party
PASS 4
1.15h of Lessons
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Jazz Solo
or
Balboa -
2 Parties
PASS 5
5h of Lessons
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Lindy-Hop
+ Solo Jazz
+ Balboa
PASS
PARTIES
-
2 Parties
PASS
Opening party
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Party @L'Asilo
Song' Swing NighT
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Party @Salone Margherita
Schedule
SABATO 24
OPEN CHECK-IN H. 12:15
H. 13:00 / 14:15 - BALBOA 1
H. 14:30 / 15:45 - BALBOA 2
H. 16:00 / 17:15 - JAZZ 2
H. 17:30 / 18:45 - JAZZ 1
DOMENICA 25
OPEN CHECK-IN H. 12:15
H. 13:00 / 14:15: SALA 1 - LINDY 1
SALA 2 - LINDY 3
H. 14:30 / 15:45: SALA 1 - LINDY 2
SALA 2 - LINDY 4
H. 16:00 / 17:15: SALA 1 - LINDY 3
SALA 2 - LINDY 1
H. 17:30 / 18:45: SALA 1 - LINDY 4
SALA 2 - LINDY 2
H. 16:00 / 18:00:
SALA 3 - LINDY Primi Passi
* Gli orari possono andare incontro a modifiche
* Il check-in ed i corsi si terranno presso Salone Margherita Via Santa Brigida 67 , Napoli
