Winter holidays workshops

20 December Tuesday

19.00-20.00 Dancing on ice: slides and glides solo and in a couple

Let’s pretend we are dancing on ice and learn some smooth moves to be put in our solo and partner dancing. 

Level: you need to know basic 6 and 8-count moves

Place: Hague Hoppers studio

Price: €10 to be paid on the spot in cash

Registration: https://forms.gle/rWJSgBAUsXJyTGdv9

Teacher: Katya

20.00-23.00 Social dance

21 December Wednesday CANCELED

19.00 – 20.30 Steal a partner! (for all levels)

Did you know that stealing is not just for during birthday jams? Of course, it’s great to have the skill to smoothly take over from the previous partner without the birthday bunny having to interrupt their dance, but it can be tremendous fun at a social to suddenly find yourself “stolen” and dancing with a different partner without expecting it. It becomes even more fun when your original partner tries to steal you back again! A hilarious game can ensue if they also know how to block each other (not to mention that to the “stolen” one it can feel as a great compliment)!

This workshop is for Follows and Leads of all levels. You’ll learn techniques and timing for smooth stealing, how to make it difficult for the person trying to steal your partner and we’ll talk about when etiquette allows you to steal on the social floor.

Price: €15

Registration: https://forms.gle/ULqhs5J4LbCpytMe6

20.30 – 22.00 Hijack the move, surprise your Lead! CANCELED

Just because you’re following, doesn’t mean you can’t take over now and again. For the lead it can be an enjoyable surprise when the follow changes the shape and the direction of the move, or even turns a 6-count move into an 8-count move! In this workshop, we will teach you how and when to take control (and give it back) as a follow so that the dance continues smoothly, and also how to react when this happens if you are the one who is leading. Add some new dynamics to your partner dancing!

Level: Savoy level and above

Price: €15

Registration: https://forms.gle/QCLUuJJiNUYZXEJq8

Place: Hague Hoppers studio

Darren, Astrid, and Stephanie

22 December Thursday

19.30-21.00 Shim-Sham solo jazz routine (open level)

Maybe you have noticed that all swing dancers start dancing it when they hear the familiar tune. If you have not managed to follow them maybe it is time to learn the Shim-Sham Shimmy?

Price: €15

Registration: https://forms.gle/tQR5M7AHZk8fSxew5

Place: Hague Hoppers studio

Katya

3 January Tuesday

19.30-20.30 Switching roles in Lindy Hop

No need to choose between leading and following – we will switch forth and back within one dance!

Level: you can dance basic lindy hop moves in both roles

Price: €10

Registration: https://forms.gle/HQXnmK3nWQwwvKv67

Place: Hague Hoppers studio

Marnix and Merel

20.30 – 23.00 Social dance

January 5 Thursday

20.00-21.00 Taster class Lindy Hop for absolute beginners

Price: €12,50 (to be refunded if you subscribe for the course)

Registration: https://haguehoppers.nl/shop/workshops/lindy-hop-taster/

Place: Hague Hoppers studio

Titti and Paride