Learn American Authentic Jazz dance from the 1930s-1950s, a dance form that is pillar to many black american urban dance styles today.
Alex McCormack is an international dance instructor teaching Jazz & Lindy Hop all around the globe. Emphasising on the origins and history of the dance, he also pushes students towards building a solid foundation all while finding their own voice in the dance.
To register, please fill out the following form or visit jazzerz.net/bootcamp.
https://forms.gle/s3uz5tUoxBQQbLMx7
LEVEL
Open masterclass. Tailored to more advanced Jazz dancers or proficient dancers in other styles wanting to dig into "oldstyle" authentic Jazz for the first time. However, in past editions, people with a lot less experience signed up and enjoyed the challenge, so you are free to sign-up.
CRASH COURSE / CATCH-UP SESSION
On Thursday, there is a 3 hour crash course/catch-up session which goes through some basic Jazz steps such as Tap Shim Sham (half breaks, breaks...), Basic Charleston & Classic Jazztime steps.
PRICE
140€ for the Full Weekend Pass
+ 30€ for an optional Jazz Basics session on Friday
Includes 10+ hours of workshops and parties Friday & Saturday.
LOCATION
Saturday & Sunday Workshops : Bat E, ULB Solbosch, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
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Friday : The Embassy Room,
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Saturday Night : TBC - Madam Moustache Nightclub
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Thursday : TBD
WEEKEND PROGRAM
Thursday (optional)
19:00-22:00 : Crash Course session : must have basics in Jazz
Friday evening
18:30 : Get to know each other
19:30-20:30 : Old Clip Talk - Q&A
21:00 - 22:00 : Soul Dance Taster by Ainara Prieto
Jazz DJ Party
Saturday
10:30 - 12:00 : Extended Jazz Foundation
13:00 - 15:00 : Jazz Routine & Practice/Coaching
15:30-17:00 : Slides Concept Class
Battle & Jazz DJ Party
Sunday
11:30 - 13:00 : Concept Class
14:00 - 16:00 : Rhythm & Flash Steps Foundation
16:30-18:00 : Blues Dance
***limited spots***
If you have any questions, feel free to email us here :
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Correction! This event is an initiative of Alex McCormack and is not organised or supported by Swing it Brussels ASBL (Facebook has wrongfully assigned Swing It Brussels as co-host).
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