2022
Festive Lindy Hop Workshop
17th December
We had a great time teaching a workshop in Biggar just before Christmas. What a great atmosphere, with everyone a swing dance novice and having such a great laugh. We worked with our students throughout the afternoon and taught them some really cool moves to set them off social dancing. Our hosts, Ellie and Alex, set up a lovely venue for us with a Christmassy feel, and provided refreshments, including a really tasty punch!
Fringe By The Sea
10th August
We were asked by DanceBase to teach a swing dance lesson in North Berwick as part of Fringe By The Sea. It was a wee bit of a challenge to teach a dance class in a tent on one of the hottest days of the year, but thanks to everyone who came. It was great fun! If you’ve never been, do check it out. So many things going on and a wonderful atmosphere.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
21st July
A big thank you to Ali Affleck for inviting us to dance with her and her wonderful musicians at the Assembly Hall on the Mound as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. It was a fabulous ’Night in New Orleans’ and great to dance with Sam, Genna and Françoise too.
Ballroom Practice Time
8th May
We played music and exchanged remembered dance steps in order to practice and brush up on technique. This was a fundraiser for Ukraine with all donations sent to the DEC for Ukraine.
California Routine Masterclass
7th May
We were super excited to teach a masterclass for Dance Base on the fabulous 'California Routine'. Danced by hundreds, if not thousands of swing dancers all around the globe, this is a famous Frankie Manning choreography associated with the 1941 film, Hellzapoppin'.
The original crazy-paced routine from the film is here, but we taught the more danceable version you can see in this clip from the "World's Largest California Routine" at Lindy Focus XV.
Swing Clinic
13th March
Finally, after two long years, we are getting back to normal. Our Swing Clinic on 13th March was a lovely afternoon. A mix of social dancing, which we have all missed, and one to one / small group troubleshooting. We also had a short focus teaching session on Followers' swivels and leader footwork variations. These clinics are great for helping you to hone your skills and take your dancing to the next level.
Party At The Palace
25-27th February
We were delighted to be asked back to teach again at Party at the Palace, organised by Boogaloo Dance. We taught solo and partnered Charleston and a fun Disco routine. What a joy it was to get back to dancing again after the last two years. This was our first post pandemic weekend dance event and it was fabulous.