On June 18th/19th the Swing It Winter Workshop is back!  Your teachers? The international champions Nick Williams (USA) and Laura Keat (USA)! This is the first time these two amazing teachers have taught together in Perth and we’re really excited to finally have them here!

What do you get?

World Class Instruction

You’ll be given the opportunity to spend two days learning from two of the best. Up to 8 hours of classes and learning in an intensive way that’s guaranteed to push your dancing to another level.

A Social Dancing Smorgasbord 

Each night of the Winter Workshop you’ll be able to social dance like crazy!

A Weekend To Remember

There’s nothing quite like spending a whole weekend learning and dancing Lindy Hop. Not only does your dancing improve but you get to hang out with all of your Lindy friends and NERD OUT like crazy over this dance we all love. Lots of laughs, smiles and new friends.

T-Shirts!

As always pass holders have the opportunity to receive a free Winter Workshop t-shirt as part of registration!  Super soft, super cool and super durable! (Shirts are available to those who sign up by May 15th)

Nick Williams (USA)

Nick’s desire for authenticity, combined with his passion for dance evolution, leads to a style known for precision, lightness, musicality and dynamic energy. His successes include World Lindy Hop Champion, U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion, National Jitterbug Champion, International Lindy Hop Champion, Ultimate Lindy Hop Champion, American Classic Balboa Champion and California Balboa/Swing Champion. He is also an accomplished choreographer and has been featured on the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance? As an instructor, he is known for his ability to break down movements and technique to create a fun and light-hearted learning environment. His true love for music and dancing will forever inspire him to learn, teach, and grow. In 2004, Nick was honored to be recognized by the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame.

Laura Keat (USA)

Laura Keat began her swing dance career in Denver when she joined the award-winning Lindy Hop performance team, 23 Skidoo! She immediately developed a passion for the art of swing dancing. Ever the disciplined student and skilled competitor, Laura began winning national titles and gaining recognition as a championship lindy hop follow with an independent style and point of view. She loves dancing with a wide variety of leads with diverse styles and ideas to challenge and broaden her own abilities as a follow. And as an instructor, she brings a fresh perspective towards developing each student’s technical foundation and individual style. For Laura, every dance is a chance to put smiles on peoples’ faces with an entertaining performance which shares and inspires the joy and excitement for swing dancing.

WEEKEND AND PASS INFORMATION

FRIDAY 17th June Mixin It Up At The Mustang

Get warmed up for the big weekend by social dancing at the most happenin live gig in town. Dance to live music and dance with the big stars of the weekend. Our teachers are dying to dance with you!

Where: Mustang Bar, Lake Street Nthbridge
When: 7pm – 9.30pm
Cost: Free

SATURDAY 18th June

Saturday Workshop Classes

11.00 – 1.00: Yellow Pass
1.00 – 1.30: Lunch
1.30 – 3.30: Blue Pass

Classes are held at the Scotch College Mackellar Hall, Saunders Street (east end), Swanbourne

Saturday Night Dance

Roll up, roll up! Step right this way for the greatest Lindy Hop show on EARTH!

It’s going to be a night of fun, frivolity and spectacle as we celebrate the Winter Workshop Saturday night dance in full circus style!

THEME: Circus! (The hall will be dressed up, you don’t have to if you don’t want to)
WHERE: North Perth Town Hall, View St North Perth
WHEN: Saturday June 18th, 8.00pm – Late
COST: $15 or FREE with a Gold Pass

SUNDAY 19th June

Sunday Workshop Classes

11.00 – 1.00: Blue Pass
1.00 – 1.30: Lunch
1.30 – 3.30: Yellow Pass

Classes are held at the Scotch College Mackellar Hall, Saunders Street (east end), Swanbourne

Swing N Soul

Dance to the best tunes in town at the Belgian Beer Cafe, King St Perth 7.30pm – 9.45pm

Cost: Free.

PASS INFORMATION

Choose from three different approaches to the material for your Winter Workshop experience.

The Gold Pass is the biggie.  This will give you access to ALL classes and ALL social dances.  Gold Passes are open to Level 3s and students that have completed at least 4 months of Level 2.

A Gold Pass will give you:

• Eight hours of classes
• Free entry on Saturday night
• A free Winter Workshop t-shirt (if you sign up by May 15th)

NOTE: Gold Passes are currently on hold for Follows.  Only Leads or Couples (a Lead and a Follow) may sign up for a Gold Pass.

Cost – $190
With Couple’s Discount – $170 (Must have signed up as a couple by April 13th)

The Yellow Pass provides you with access to the classes that are offering open level fundamentals material, this means that the teachers will be covering concepts and techniques accessible to all levels.  Here you can test your dancing and work on great concepts and fundamentals with dancers of all levels.  Yellow Passes are open to Level 1, 2 and 3 students.

A Yellow Pass will give you:

• Four hours of classes
• A free Winter Workshop t-shirt (if you sign up by May 15th)

NOTE: Yellow Passes are currently on hold for Follows.  Only Leads or Couples (a Lead and a Follow) may sign up for a Yellow Pass.

Cost – $130
With Couple’s Discount – $110 (Must have signed up as a couple by April 13th)

The Blue Pass offers you access to classes that offer more advanced concepts.  Here the teachers will offer more complicated material and trickier concepts.  You’ll need to be more experienced in Lindy Hop and looking to push your dancing to take part in these classes.  BluePasses are open to Level 3s and students that have completed at least 4 months of Level 2.

A Blue Pass will give you:

• Four hours of classes
• A free Winter Workshop t-shirt (if you sign up by May 15th)

Cost – $130
With Couple’s Discount – $110 (Must have signed up as a couple by April 13th)

PAYMENT

Cash

If you would like to pay in cash for you pass you can do so at any of our class locations.  All you’ll need to do is fill out one of the registration forms, pay for your registration and you’re set!

Also, coming up with all of the money at once can be hard sometimes. If you like you can place a $50 deposit to secure a spot and then pay in instalments.If you do wish to pay in instalments, please make sure you have paid in full by May 23rd.

Bank Transfer

If a Bank transfer is more your style you can simply transfer your money through to this account and email me (shane@swingit.com.au) once you’ve done it.  In the email, let me know the pass you’d like and, if signing up by May 15th, your shirt size:

Shane McCarthy
Acc: 119919
BSB: 806-015

If you like you can place a $50 deposit via bank transfer to secure a spot and then pay in instalments.  If you do wish to pay in instalments, please make sure you have paid in full by May 23rd.

PayPal/Credit Card

If you wish to enjoy the convenience of paying in full right away, choose which pass you’d like from the links below and you will be able to pay via Paypal with a Paypal account or Credit Card.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will only be given for cancellations made two weeks prior to the event.