“Rockin’ In Rhythm” & "The Heart of Swing!" Two Workshops with Megan and Phil

Workshop one: “Rockin’ in Rhythm”- Fast Paced. 12:30-2:00pm

In this workshop you will gain tools to thrive on fast jazz tunes, you will build on the fundamentals of Swing dancing to be able to maintain your groove and connection with your partner at faster tempos. This can be geared towards all levels, or it can be leveled up to more intermediate dancers! This workshop is designed at Lindy 2 level speeds.


Workshop two: "The Heart of Swing!"-Fundamentals. 2:30pm-4:00pm

Easy does it! This workshop will help you get acquainted - or reacquainted - with the essentials of Swing. Philippe and Megan will share what they believe to be the core fundamentals of Swing and Jazz dances, and show you how to keep your dance grounded, intuitive, and musical.



Keep scrolling for more details and teacher bios!

~Cost: $20- Visit https://vermontswings.com/classes.php to register for the workshop. (Look for the "Sign Me Up" form)

~Please bring clean shoes that won't track in grit or leave black heel marks.

~Parking is limited, so plan to park on nearby streets and walk to the North Star Hall at 20 Crowley Street.

Now a little bit about these amazing teachers, cue the music!

Megan has been dancing from about the time she could walk. She grew up studying ballet and related styles in her hometown of Saskatoon, and upon moving to Montréal in 2016, discovered the incredible world of swing. A lifelong lover of jazz music, she quickly became enamored with the dances of Vernacular Jazz, Lindy Hop, and Tap. Megan began teaching in 2018; she loves to be able to share her passion with others and ignite their spark for jazz. In her personal practice and in her teaching, she prioritizes personal expression, community, and rhythm. She finds inspiration in learning from the elders of the dance and the music, as well as in other
dance forms of the African diaspora.


Philippe (Phil) has been dancing for over a decade, and what began as a casual interest quickly grew into a full-blown passion for Lindy Hop and swing-era jazz. Over the years, he has deepened his practice in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and tap, and continues to explore the rich rhythms and history of these dances. With more than nine years of teaching experience, Philippe brings musicality, flow, and playfulness to the classroom and the dance floor. He finds joy in not only sharing what he knows, but also in learning something new from every dancer he meets —whether on the social floor, in class, or behind the DJ booth.

They look forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

You may also like the following events from Vermont Swings:

• This Saturday, 24th May, 07:00 pm, Saturday Swing Dance in Burlington
• Next month, 14th June, 07:00 pm, The Swingin' Seven- Saturday Night Dance! in Burlington

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