WORKSHOP 2024 - MALCOM X

LINDY HOP

First steps for those who have never danced Lindy Hop. In this level, basic figures and rhythm are studied and deepened, while also working on connection.

You have been attending classes for at least 6 months. You know the basics of Lindy Hop in both 8-count and 6-count, figures such as swing out, lindy circle, tuck turn, and the basics of the Charleston.

You have been attending classes for at least 1-2 years and dance regularly in social dance. You have a good knowledge of the most common steps such as Swing Out, Texas Tommy, Inside, Outside, Swivels (for followers), as well as the lindy-charleston. You are comfortable with the most common 6 and 8-count variations.

You have been attending classes for about 3-4 years, dance assiduously in social dance and participate in various national and international Workshops and Dance Camps. You can lead/follow with confidence and fluency, playing with variations and musicality. You feel comfortable dancing on both slow and fast tempos.

Please note: you can try to enter this level immediately by sending a video to policoroswing.social@gmail.com with the subject 'Lindy X'. If you do not have the possibility to send a video, you can still participate in the auditions.

You are a true Lindy Hop addict! You have been dancing for at least 5 years, you assiduously participate in national and international Workshops and Dance Camps. You have a developed musicality and improvisation skills, on both slow and fast tempos. You are able to learn new tricks quickly and participating in competitions does not scare you.

BALBOA HAPPY FEET STEPS

First steps for those who have never danced Balboa. In this level, basic figures and rhythm are studied and deepened, also working on connection.

You have been attending classes for at least 1-2 years and dance regularly in social dance. You feel completely comfortable with the basics of Balboa and are able to lead/follow different footwork variations.

You have been attending classes for at least 3 years, dance assiduously in social dance and participate in national and international Workshops and Dance Camps. You have a fairly solid vocabulary of movements and are able to lead/follow with confidence and fluency, playing with variations of footwork and musicality. You are comfortable dancing in both pure bal and bal swing.

Please note: you can try to enter this level immediately by sending a video to policoroswing.social@gmail.com with the subject 'Lindy X'. If you do not have the possibility to send a video, you can still participate in the auditions.

You are a true Balboa addict! You have been dancing for at least 5 years, participate assiduously in national and international Workshops and Dance Camps. You have a developed musicality and improvisation skills, at any speed, and you know different footwork variations. You are able to learn new steps and variations quickly, and participating in competitions does not scare you.

LINDY HOP - COMPETITION, SHOW AND MASTER (LCSM) (VIDEO REQUIRED)

Attention: To enter this class, you must register as a couple and send a video to policoroswing.social@gmail.com with the subject 'BCSM' (you can send one video in which you dance together or two separate videos)

The programme of this special class is designed for experienced dancers with a specific goal: to improve, not primarily as social dancers, but as performers and competitors. During this class, the couple will learn a choreography, with which they will perform with the group during the big weekend show. The choreography includes "spotlight" moments: this will be the moment when each couple can perform individually in front of all the festival participants. The rhythm of the class is fast, and Aerials are planned.

The programme includes 2 hours of MASTER CLASS, during which the dancers will be able to compare and have a dynamic exchange of experiences and dance techniques with international teachers.

This class will take place with a minimum of 3 couples and a maximum of 15 couples. There will be no partner rotation during the class.

BALBOA - COMPETITION, SHOW AND MASTER (BCSM) (VIDEO REQUIRED)

Attention: To enter this class, you must register as a couple and send a video to policoroswing.social@gmail.com with the subject 'BCSM' (you can send one video in which you dance together or two separate videos)

The programme of this special class is designed for experienced dancers with a specific goal: to improve, not primarily as social dancers, but as performers and competitors. During this class, the couple will learn a choreography, with which they will perform with the group, during the big weekend show. The rhythm of the class is fast and the choreography may include “spotlight” moments.

The programme includes 2 hours of MASTER CLASS, during which the dancers will be able to compare and have a dynamic exchange of experiences and dance techniques with international teachers.

This class will take place with a minimum of 3 couples and a maximum of 15 couples. There will be no partner rotation during the class.

A TRAVEL IN THE BLUES

You are approaching the Blues for the first time or have participated in some 'tester classes'. If you have some experience in other dances and want to try the Blues, this is your best opportunity.

You attend classes regularly and participate in various social dances. You feel comfortable dancing to different styles and tempos of blues music, but you want to improve your moves and learn new steps.

SOLO BLUES

In this course you will explore your movements, improve your musicality and improvisation, in deep connection with your 'solo'. You will not need a partner, but will learn to express yourself, creating a dialogue with the dancers around you as well.

SHAG FOR REBEL DANCERS

You are approaching Shag dance for the first time or have participated in some 'tester classes'. You will learn the basics and some variations that you can already try out on the dancefloor.

You attend classes and social dance regularly. You have a good knowledge of the basic figures and rhythms of Shag; you want to improve your movements and learn new tricks and variations.

JAZZ SOLO TO HAVE FUN

You started a Jazz Solo course this year. The level is also suitable for those who already have experience in other dance disciplines and want to experience Jazz of its origins and the Charleston.

You have been dancing Solo Jazz and Charleston for at least 1-2 years. You know the basic figures and main Jazz routines. You feel comfortable improvising and can learn new movements and routines fairly quickly.

Please note: To access this class, a video must be sent to policoroswing.social@gmail.com with object 'Jazz X'.

You are a true Jazz Solo nerd! You have been dancing for several years, participating in national and international Workshops and Dance Camps. You have a developed musicality and improvisational ability, at any speed, and you are able to learn new steps quickly. On the dance floor you give your best, interpreting music with passion and fun.