Lindy Hop, level 1 - "Get in the Groove"
These classes are designed to fit both lower levels AND higher levels, all the way up to advanced dancers that want to fine tune their technique and basic framework of Lindy Hop. We will also work on getting into the groove and daring to really dance with your whole body and soul! This level also includes all Solo Jazz classes and is not suitable for complete Lindy Hop beginners. - 7h of classes (Lindy Hop, level 1 & Solo Jazz + Friday social dance) - 1.100 SEK/person - Click here to register. Lindy Hop, level 2 - "Let Loose" You will practice both your rhythmical language and personal expression as an individual dancer. In these classes we expect you to have at least a few years of Lindy Hop experience. You dance with rhythmical footwork variations and you manage both lower tempos as well as pretty up tempo songs. This level also includes all Solo Jazz classes. - 7h of classes (Lindy Hop, level 2 & Solo Jazz + Friday social dance) - 1.100 SEK/person - Click here to register. |
Lindy Hop, "The Whole Shebang" (level 1 + 2)
This is a full weekend package and fits anyone that qualify for the higher level course. Within "The Whole Shebang" workshop you will get to fine tune your fundamentals to then make it spark and shine like a diamond with a personal expression! - 10h of classes (all classes + Friday social dance) - 1.450 SEK/person - Click here to register Solo Jazz, "Jazz it up" (all levels) We will work with the groove, the move and to refine the movements in you jazz steps and also give you new steps and combinations that you can use both within Lindy Hop and standalone. - 4h of Solo Jazz classes (+ Friday social dance) - 650 SEK/person - Click here to register Solo Jazz is a big part of Lindy Hop and a very good way to develop your individual expression and rhythmical footwork, therefore it is not an option to skip the Solo Jazz classes. The only reason for us to schedule it separately is that we have many dancers who normally only take our Solo Jazz classes that will have the possibility to join at least a small part of this workshop. |
FRIDAY 12 JAN
18:30-20:00 - Get together class (all students, including Solo Jazz) - Scat and rhythms and musicality! Friday social dance (at Hälsans Hus) 20:00-21:00 - Dance like no one is watching! (all students welcome, including Solo Jazz) An hour of social dancing to DJ swing music. If you can, bring some "Swedish fika" (cakes and coffee) and let's share some sweets, good music and great dancing with each other! SATURDAY 13 JAN (at Hälsans Hus) 11:00-12:30 - "Get in the Groove" 12:30-13:00 - BREAK 13:00-14:10 - "Jazz it up" (all students, including Solo Jazz dancers) 14:30-16:00 - "Let Loose" (higher Lindy Hop level) |
Saturday social dance (at Ebeneser) with live music!
All info and separate registration is found here. 18:00 - Doors open and pre-ordered dinner is available. Food, drinks and sweets are available until 22:00. 19:00-19:40 - Free taster class for complete beginners in Lindy Hop. Teachers: Åsa & Daniel Heedman. 20:00-24:00 - Live swing music by some of Luleå's best jazz musicians. DJ swing music in the band breaks. Spontaneous dance performance during the evening. Entrance: 230 SEK SUNDAY 14 JAN (at Hälsans Hus) 11:00-12:30 - "Get in the Groove" 12:30-13:00 - BREAK 13:00-14:10 - "Jazz it up" (all students, including Solo Jazz dancers) 14:30-16:00 - "Let Loose" (higher Lindy Hop level) |
Hälsans Hus
All classes and also the friday social dance is held at Hälsans Hus in the center of Luleå (10 min walk from the main bus stop Smedjegatan). There is a supermarket in the city center and a pizzeria just outside the class venue if you want to get yourself something for the short lunch-break. Maybe pre-order a pizza at "Pizzeria Pepperoni" so it is ready for your break? :) Ebeneser The saturday social dance is held at Ebeneser, in Luleå city centre. Dinner will be available during the evening, please pre-order if possible. More info will come later. If you have problems finding the way or the right entrance, please call us on +46705766033. TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATIONIf you travel from outside of Luleå you can fly here with Norwegian, SAS and Ryan air. Flights from Stockholm take about one hour.
Night train from Stockholm with SJ/Vy takes about 8 hours. Bus connection from Luleå airport to city center takes 10 minutes and cost 35 SEK. Public transportation within Luleå: www.llt.lulea.se If you want to experience something extra in connection to the workshop, please visit Swedish Lapland's website for more information and tips about the area. If you have limited time, at least take the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Church-town of Gammelstad or take a walk on the ice road around the Luleå peninsula. |