Swing Sessions
Swing Sessions
Lace up your shoes on July 22, 2023 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm for Swing Sessions with Lisa Marks and Claudia Nobauer. Then 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm for Social Dancing.
Class Tickets for the Swing Session with Lisa and Claudia are on sale now!
Registration
Class and Dance Tickets for the Swing Session will be on sale June 24, 2023 at noon.
A few tickets for the just Swing Sessions Social Dance are on sale now!
Ticket Pricing
The Swing Dance Association of Victoria has a Financial Assistance Fund to help dancers who require financial assistance to attend Swing Dance Association of Victoria workshops and events. If you need to access the Financial Assistance Fund please email us at hello@swingvictoria.net
You can learn about the fund or contribute to the fund here: https://www.swingvictoria.net/faq/financial-assistance-fund
Schedule
12:20pm - Doors Open
12:30pm - Class 1
1:30pm - Class 2
2:30pm - Snack Break
3:00pm - Class 3
4:00pm - Class 4
5:00pm - Everyone Out for Dinner
8:00pm - Doors Open for Social Dancing
10:30pm - Everyone Out
*schedule may be subject to change
Class Information
4 Classes for everyone, delving into music, movement and partnering & 1 Social Dance!
Finding your own dance through solo and partnered movement
Individual Class Descriptions
Class 1: Body Research + Music Exploration
How does this song make you feel? What would it be like to explore different textures of the music and your body? In this class we will move our bodies with the intention of breaking out of our habituated patterns, while exploring the jazz cannon.
Class 2: Social Solo
It’s like solo dancing, but with a friend. It’s our favourite thing to do on the social dance floor. In this class we will practice conversational solo dancing with others.
Class 3: Rhythm is not my jam
Rhythm is scary, and to be honest it scares us too. But rhythm doesn’t have to mean just moving your feet. In this class we will explore expressing rhythm in different ways using your whole body.
Class 4: How to add your dancing into a partnership
As a follow, how do you take up space in a dance? As a lead, how do you listen to your follow? In this class we will explore how to bring ‘yes, and’ into your dance and create a conversational partner dance.
Location
This event will take place at the View Royal Community Hall.
279 Island Highway, View Royal B.C
Instructor Information
Lisa Marks
Lisa fell in love with partner dancing in 1998. She’s continued to develop her skills as a dancer and instructor with a willingness to explore movement using various techniques and forms in and outside of jazz.
Her goal is to make every social dance, whether partnered or solo, musical and memorable. While instructing, she is interested in exploring and celebrating musicality, creativity and developing your own style.
She is excited to share what she and Claudia have been discovering together and hopes you will enjoy delving into music, movement and partnering in their upcoming classes.
Claudia Nobauer
Claudia has been dancing for the better half of her life. The lindy hop is her home and the dance floor is where she comes to rest her feet. Over the past 18 years Claudia has had the immense pleasure and opportunity to learn from Frankie Manning, Dawn Hapton, Chester Whitmore, Anais Sekine, Frida Segerdhal, Joseph Wiggan and countless other incredible dancers. She has gone to Guinea twice to study with les ballet africans, Sweden three times to learn from Harlem Hot Shots and countless other places around the world. She has choreographed numerous championship routines (Hip Shakin Mama’s, Fat Bottom Girls) and is currently focusing on projects with the International Shit Storm, whose mandate is to actively blur the lines between music, dance and life.
Claudia’s classes are a mix of rhythm, sweat, and play. Her aim is to help you feel free and safe in your body so that you can express yourself more honestly on the dance floor and in life. Like Dawn Hampton said, “You go to class and you learn the steps, then you get out on the dance floor and throw all that shit out the window and just dance”
Things to Bring and Consider
Indoor shoes for dancing. We recommend shoes with suede or leather soles.
Water bottle. Stay hydrated.
Towel. Stay dry.
Wearing a mask is encouraged for events. If you are asking a person who is wearing a mask to dance or chat, please ask them if you should wear a mask. Masks are available for your use at events (for free).
For the safety of attendees with allergies and sensitivities, please avoid wearing strong scents (perfume, cologne, scented lotion) at all SDAV events.
The Fine Print
By registering for this event I agree to adhere to the Swing Dance Association of Victoria’s Code of Conduct
By registering for this event I agree to the Swing Dance Association of Victoria’s Cancellation Policy
By registering for this event I agree to the Swing Dance Association of Victoria’s Covid Plan
By registering for this event I agree to the Swing Dance Association of Victoria’s Event Waiver