Swing sessions: Musicality with Nika and Shane
Swing sessions: Musicality with Nika and Shane
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Lace up your shoes on November 8, 2025 for an afternoon of Musicality Classes with Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz and an evening of Social Dancing with Nika Jin and Shane Allen.
4 Classes for everyone & 1 Social Dance!
Passes are on sale now in our SDAV Square Shop.
Schedule
Schedule
10:30pm - Doors Open
11:00pm - Class 1
12:15pm - Class 2
1:15pm - Lunch Break
2:30pm - Class 3
3:45 pm - Class 4
5:00pm - Everyone Out for Dinner
9:00pm - Doors Open for Social Dancing with a Live Band
12:00am - Everyone Out
*schedule may be subject to change
Class Information
Class Information
For these workshops we recommend that you have some swing dance experience. At minimum you are familiar with Lindy Hop footwork, basic moves, and can swing out, you dance Lindy Hop socially, and have a desire to learn more, be silly, and have fun.
Class 1: Riff Machine
Class 1: Riff Machine
Get on up! Like a riff machine. We're going to dig into classic Lindy Hop tunes Song Exploder-style: piece by piece, riff by riff. Then we'll play with ways to use this new vocabulary!
Class 2: Choreo Sundae
Class 2: Choreo Sundae
We'll burn down a fun and challenging combination, still highlighting riffs and musicality, with less talky-talky, lots of dancey-dancey.
Class 3: Rock It!
Class 3: Rock It!
An exploration of rock steps and the space between them. Let's revisit the first step most Lindy Hoppers learn — a deceptively simple yet crucial element of truly conversational social dancing.
Class 4: Love the Circle
Class 4: Love the Circle
The focus of jam circles is often the action taking place in the center. In this class, we'll build awareness of what's happening around the circle and find new ways to stay supportive and keep the magic of the jam alive.
Class Pricing
Class Pricing
Teacher Information
Teacher Information
Shane Allen (He/Him)
Shane Allen (He/Him)
Shane Allen attended the acclaimed High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX, where he was blessed with the opportunity to learn from modern giants and classic masters. He continued his studies on scholarship at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, where he recorded a piano feature that won the 2011 Downbeat Magazine Award for Best Large Ensemble.
After 8 years of living and performing in Minnesota, he moved to Eugene in 2019, bringing with him an un-rivaled passion for Lindy Hop and swing music, as well as years of experience organizing large-scale jazz dance events.
Shane serves as the Music Coordinator for Track Town Swing (a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz), as an accompanist at the University of Oregon Dance Department, and as pianist/organist at First Presbyterian Corvallis.
Nika Jin (She/Her)
Nika Jin (She/Her)
Nika is based in Eugene, OR and has been teaching and organizing Lindy Hop related gatherings with Track Town Swing since 2013.
She is known for her lighthearted teaching style, and she pays special attention to cultivating a warm and enthusiastic learning environment.
Her ultimate goal when she teaches is to help people feel comfortable in their own bodies, and unlock the simple but infinite joy that is moving to music.
At the core of any dance is the music. Nika is so grateful to Lindy Hop and jazz dance for being the gateway to a powerful appreciation of jazz on and off the dance floor. Finding a great tune will always be what inspires her the most, whether it’s preparing for a class or creating a choreography.
Location
Location
The Victoria Edelweiss Club is located at 108 Niagara St, Victoria.
Taking BC Transit? Victoria has a public transit system. Check out the BC Transit website for bus information. The Victoria Edelweiss Club is only a short walk away from the #2 and #5 bus routes.
Riding your bicycle? The Victoria Edelweiss Club is very bike-able.
Driving to the Victoria Edelweiss Club? The Hall has plentiful parking in it's very own parking lot. Some street parking is available but please review the parking restriction signs and pay particular attention to the restrictions.
Food and Drinks near the Edelweiss
Food and Drinks near the Edelweiss
Polka Food Truck
Polka Food Truck
Homemade polish cuisine (Saturday only). White Eagle Hall parking lot. 90 Dock Street. https://www.victoriapolishhall.com/dev/?page_id=199
Breakwater Bistro
Breakwater Bistro
Coffee, baked goods, breakfast items, plus full service restaurant. 199 Dallas Road. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 9 am - 10 pm https://www.breakwaterbistro.ca/restaurant
Discovery Coffee
Discovery Coffee
Coffee and super great doughnuts. 281 Menzies Street. Hours: Monday - Sunday 7:30 am - 4 pm https://discoverycoffee.com/pages/locations
The Bent Mast
The Bent Mast
Pub drinks and food. 512 Simcoe Street. Hours: Monday - Sunday 11:30 am - 12 am. https://www.thebentmastvictoria.com
Courtyard Café
Courtyard Café
Coffee, baked goods, take-and-bake hotel entrées. 463 Belleville, in the Grand Pacific Hotel. Hours: 6:30 am - 6 pm https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/dine-courtyard-cafe
Heron Rock Bistro
Heron Rock Bistro
Tasty brunch, lunch, and dinner. 4-435 Simcoe Street. Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 am - 10 pm https://www.heronrockbistro.ca
Floyd's Diner
Floyd's Diner
Funky, friendly atmosphere with diner style food. 425 Quebec Street. Hours: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 3 pm https://floydsdiner.ca
Red Barn Market
Red Barn Market
Super deli sandwiches pre-made or custom counter. 325 Menzies Street. Hours: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm https://www.redbarnmarket.ca/locations/james-bay
The Coriander
The Coriander
Laid-back restaurant offering breakfasts like omelettes & poached eggs, plus classic Indian dishes. #1 230 Menzies Street. Hours: Wednesday - Monday 12 pm - 10 pm https://thecoriandervictoria.com
The Bop
The Bop
Low-key restaurant offering traditional Korean specialties like bulgogi & jjigae. 239 Menzies St. Hours: Lunch and Dinner https://thebop.ca/
Things to Bring and Consider
Things to Bring and Consider
Indoor shoes for dancing are a must. 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
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
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