Please try to register in the appropriate track, fitting the descriptions below.
There will be interesting material to learn in every track!
OUR TRACKS
This track is for you if you have taken Lindy Hop classes for at least one semester.
You know basic figures in 6 and 8 count patterns, such as the tuck turn, the send out and in, pass by, leader goes, leader promenade, follower goes, follower promenade and circle. You’re comfortable dancing them on slow to mid tempo tunes. Swing the Abbey might be your first international festival experience.
Our teachers will take things easy and will make sure to strengthen your basics all the while exploring some new steps, approaches and ideas with you.
In this track, you will have 4 Lindy Hop classes and 1 African dance class (6 ¼ hours in total) and access to all parties.
Please note that this is not a beginners track. If you’re a beginner, please choose the Sunday beginners class.
This track is for you if you want to get the full workshop experience at a calm and steady pace. You have taken at least 2 years of Lindy Hop classes. You know your basics, are able to dance them comfortably and are eager to learn more. You are an active social dancer, you take regular classes and you might have joined some international workshops.
In this track, we will go at a steady, but calm pace. Our teachers will move you to the next dancing level.
In this track, you will have 4 Lindy Hop classes, 2 Solo Jazz classes and 1 African dance class (8 ¾ hours in total) and access to all parties.
Please note that this is not a beginners track. If you’re a beginner, please choose the Sunday beginners class.
RED TRACK · SOLID AS A ROCK
This track is for you if you have been dancing for at least five years. You take regular classes in your scene at an advanced level, you participate in international workshops and dance as often as you can. You are comfortable dancing to slow, mid-tempo and speedy music. You have worked on your rhythms and musicality. You might have started teaching in your local scene. In this track, we will move at a speedy pace and our teachers will find a million ways to challenge your dancing.
In this track, you will have 4 Lindy Hop classes, 2 Solo Jazz classes and 1 African dance class (8 ¾ hours in total) and access to all parties.
Please note that this is not a beginners track. If you’re a beginner, please choose the Sunday beginners class.
SOLO JAZZ
BLUE TRACK · GETTIN' IN THE GROOVE
This is a pure Solo jazz and show track: no partner required! This track requires prior Solo Jazz experience. You might have taken Solo Jazz classes or have extended your Solo Repertoire by yourself. You are familiar with your Solo Jazz vocabulary, including steps such as Suzie Q, Apple Jacks, Fishtails, Boogie back, Boogie forward, Box step, Knee slap, Tacky Annies, and many more. The Shim Sham is no secret for you anymore and you also know some of the other famous solo jazz routines such as the Tranky Doo, the Trickeration or the Big Apple! You are not afraid to start improvising! You are ready to learn a choreography, which we will perform together at the Saturday party.
In this track, you will have 4 Solo Jazz classes and 1 African dance class (6 ¼ hours in total) and access to all parties.
SPECIAL CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO LINDY HOP ON SUNDAY
This course is for you if you want to have a first glance into the world of Swing dances. Stay with our teachers for a full Sunday afternoon and discover Lindy Hop, its origins and culture. No prior dance experience required, everyone is more than welcome! This class is also a great practice session for our new beginner students!
This course is 2h30 long (2x1h15).
After your class, practice your new dancing skills at our Sunday closing dance.
FRIDAY SPECIAL TOPIC CLASS
Solo but partnered
WITH Clàudia and Maria
Let’s open the festival with a festive open level class for all dancers who have knowledge of the basics of Lindy Hop. In this class we will explore the break away. Clàudia and Maria will share the tools they use either in social dancing, or performances!
Signing up for this class does not give access to parties. Add either a full pass or a party pass to that effect.
SCHEDULE & PRICELIST
REGISTRATION
Early bird registration from 22/5/23 (19:00) until 30/6/23 (23:59)
Late bird registration from 1/7/23 (00:00) until 12/9/23 (12:00)
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