About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live swing music and dancing with the HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND, featuring QUEEN ESTHER on vocals — and a special guest appearance by GORDON WEBSTER!
Pre-registration is now OPEN!
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Social Dance with the Hot Toddies:
Saturday at Appel Commons, Multipurpose Room (3rd floor)
8:00 – 11:00 PM Dance
7-8 PM Beginner crash course - No partner or experience needed!
Dance Tickets: Student $15 | Non-student $20
Lindy Workshop Weekend with GABY COOK, assisted by MIKE THIBAULT - Take your dancing to the next level with world-class instruction.
Workshop schedule:
Saturday at the Big Red Barn
12-1 PM Lindy Hop foundations, part I - rhythm, posture, gait, vocabulary
1-2:30 PM Lindy Hop foundations, part II - connection, partnering
3:30-5 PM Solo Jazz from the Ground Up, foundations and choreography
Sunday at Willard Straight Hall, Memorial Room
(Familiarity with 6-count and 8-count swing rhythms is strongly recommended to get the most out of the workshops)
11 AM - 12 PM Lindy Hop History presentation by Mike (see below)
12-1 PM Charleston and Lindy Hop grab bag
1-2 PM Moves that flow
3-4 PM Musicality at all levels
Discover the rich history of Lindy Hop in this special talk by Mike Thibault, featuring rare 16mm films and videos from the Swing Era!
Workshop Tickets
One day: Student $20 | Non-student $25
Both days: Student $35 | Non-student $45
Dance Styles
Lindy Hop (70%)
Charleston (30%)
Pricing
Social Dance - Student:$15.00
Social Dance - Non-student:$20.00
Workshop - One day - Student:$20.00
Workshop - One day - Non-student:$25.00
Workshop - Both days - Student:$35.00
Workshop - Both days - Non-student:$45.00
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