Join our November edition with a solo jazz workshop by Haley and Lindy Hop workshops with Haley and Florian!
𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
When: November 29th, 11-17h
Where: Gymzaal Van Imhoffstraat 2, Utrecht
Level: intermediate/advanced, advanced+
Times:
11:00-12:30 Lindy Hop Int/Adv
13:30-15:00 Solo Jazz
15:30-17:00 Lindy Hop Adv+
𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Will follow soon!
𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗴 is a second-generation Chinese immigrant to the US and has always loved music. She started from an early age of 6 playing classical piano, but as a teenager found she loved
the rhythms, improvisation and groove of jazz music. It was in Hong Kong in 2012 when she first discovered Lindy Hop and quickly found that her love of jazz and swing-era music extended
beyond listening to include how the music could be complemented, expressed and represented through dance.
Since then, she has had the privilege of being a guest dancer and educator in this African American culture. She’s taught in her local scenes of Hong Kong and Germany and in overseas festivals and workshops in the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Mainland China, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and won a number of competitions in both Lindy Hop and (solo) Jazz dance.
Loving Jazz music and forever a guest in African-American dance and culture, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 embraced Lindy Hop, a lifelong student eager to learn and share. His love for music translates to his dance, prioritizing joy and connection over perfection. While social dancing is his core passion, Florian's musical background bridges music and movement, making him a skilled dancer and instructor in Berlin. He thrives on learning journeys across Europe, ever the student, educator, and dancer at heart.
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
Google Form Link: will follow soon!
𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘰
You have taken one or more blocks of solo jazz classes, and/or are familiar with some of the classic solo routines (e.g. Tranky Doo, Big Apple, Mama Stew). Are you an experienced solo jazz dancer? Then this workshop is also for you! Haley will make sure to give you some extra challenges.
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦/𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 (𝘚𝘪𝘜 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 2 / 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 3)
You can often be found on the social dance floor and have attended a couple of festivals. You have a solid repertoire and feel comfortable dancing at different tempos and with different partners. You don’t shy away from playing with rhythm and syncopation and you pick up structures and choreographies quite easily.
𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥+ (𝘚𝘪𝘜 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 4 & 𝘶𝘱)
You’ve been social dancing and attending festivals for years, and might teach local classes. You improvise with confidence, adapt easily to different partners, and can express musicality across a wide range of tempos. Your technique, rhythm, and creativity allow you to dance with clarity, playfulness, and individuality.
Photo: Prague Spring Swing Festival
You may also like the following events from Swing in Utrecht:
- This Wednesday, 15th October, 07:15 pm, SiU - HopSpot (Domplein, Marnixzaal) in Utrecht
- This Friday, 17th October, 07:30 pm, SiU - Fast Feet Friday at Danel in Utrecht
- This Saturday, 18th October, 11:00 am, The Swinglab Series - Lindy Hop with Hanna & Marnix in Utrecht
Also check out other
Music events in Utrecht,
Entertainment events in Utrecht,
Workshops in Utrecht.
