The classes are designed for both improvers and intermediate (Dancers who have been dancing for more than 1 year and also those that want to improve/hone their technique). Or, an opportunity to learn the alternative role to your norm or switch! You will need to know some basic moves to have the best experience (Basic up/down hold with variations, come a rounds, throw-outs and pop turns as these will not be taught).
The workshop will be at:-St Mathews Church Hall, 11 Summerhill Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE46EJ (where we hold weekly balboa and colligate shag classes) It is permit parking round the hall but there is a free carpark 300 m away at NE46HL off Colby Court.
Classes will be run by your Swing Tyne teachers Sarah, Graeme & others TBC.
These will be progressive and ensure that everyone attending will benefit.
Of course, we will explore fundamental techniques and also cover Pure Balboa, throw--out variations, Grape vines, Crossovers and Flow.
No dance partner is required as we will rota partners however a balance of leads and followers is required so there may be a wait list until an opposite role is booked.
The cost of this event will be £15 per person (£7.50 for concessions)
Tickets can only be pre-purchased to ensure that we are within the capacity of the hall. Book via the dance cloud link.
Dancers attending this 1day workshop should then have all the skills ready for the intermediate weekend workshop we’re planning for late January with guest teachers
The class format will be 5 hours of classes in total with regular breaks and a lunch break with 60 minutes social dance at the end where you can hone and practice your moves learnt.
Timetable for the day is:(exact timing are the confirmed)
10:00 doors open for arrivals.
Tea & coffee and warm up exercise
10:15 Lesson 1
11.15 BREAK
11.30 Lesson 2
12;30 break
12;45 Lesson 3
13:45 Lunch
14:45 lesson 4
15:45 BREAK
16:00 Lesson 5
17:00 Social Dancing
18:00 Close
Tea/Coffee and water will be provided. However, we do recommend bringing your own lunch with you as there are just a few Cafes nearby.
Please bring leather soled shoes (not rubber heeled) spare socks and a change of shirt always goes down well if you have been putting in a lot of effort and being considerate of your dance partners.
Concession prices are for those who are students/unemployed, and we ask that anyone who can afford the standard priced tickets please purchase one. We are a not-for-profit charity so every £ paid is used for our dancing community.
No refunds will be given, and No tickets are to be resold (you can re-allocate your ticket). Swing Tyne will try to sell your place and if successful a refund will be issued (up until the September 30th 2025).