Fast Swing Weekend offers Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and fast Lindy Hop classes for two levels. Each class is 60 minutes long.
Level descriptions:
Balboa Level 1 – You know Balboa basics, Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing. You know Down-hold and Up-hold basic steps (also known as single and double time), Out-Ins, Come-around, Toss-/Throw-out and Lolly Kicks and you can’t wait to explore more Balboa moves and techniques.
Balboa Level 2 – You dance Pure-Bal and Bal-Swing comfortably in the range of 175 to 225 bpm. You master Down-hold and Up-hold basic step (also known as single and double time), Out-Ins, Come-around, Reversed-Come-Around, Toss-/Throw-out (with variations), Lolly Kicks and Swivels. You feel comfortable to dance Balboa socially at parties.
Shag Level 1 – You have started dancing Shag recently. You are familiar and comfortable with the basic Double-Rhythm (6-Count) footwork patterns (e.g. Hop Hop, Step Kick and Double Kick) and the basic connection in Closed, Open and Side-by-Side. You want to learn new step patterns and techniques.
Shag Level 2 – You are already dancing Shag for a while now and find it easy to switch between a variety of different Double-Rhythm (6-Count) footwork stylings (e.g. Double Kick, Heel Toe and others). You dance comfortably up to 200 bpm or even more and have social danced Shag on many occasions. You can lead/follow extended Slows and Quicks according to music and know some complex moves. Now you want to take it to the next level and refine your technique and expand your repertoire.
Lindy Hop Level 1 – You have been dancing Lindy Hop for at least a year. You regularly attend classes and have been to some social dance events. You feel confident with 6 and 8 count moves like Swing Out, Lindy Circle, Tuck Turn, Texas Tommy, Charleston basic, Tandem, Hand to Hand. You comfortable dancing at 110-180 beats per minute.
Lindy Hop Level 2 – You have been dancing Lindy Hop for over 2,5 years. You feel comfortable playing with variations and rhythms, and enjoy dancing to different tempos, even at 200 beats per minute. You want to test your skills at faster tempos.
There will be three parties during the weekend:
On Friday 11.11 the party will be in the ARS House studio featuring LIVE (Anna Curly and Magrus Jürisson duo) and DJ music, on Saturday 12.11 “Swing Ten – TSDS 10th birthday party” will be at Nõmme Cultural Center with LIVE music (The Schwings band, LT) , and on Sunday 13.11 there will be an after-party in the ARS House studio featuring DJ music.
Passes
| Pass | until 31.10.22 | 01.11. – 08.11.22 |
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| Standard pass (2 Balboa classes, 2 Collegiate Shag classes and 3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 90 EUR | 110 EUR |
| Standard pass+ (2 Balboa classes, 2 Collegiate Shag classes, 1 Fast Lindy Hop class and 3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 100 EUR | 120 EUR |
| Mini pass (2 Balboa or 2 Collegiate Shag classes and 3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 70 EUR | 90 EUR |
| Mini pass+ (2 Balboa or 2 Collegiate Shag classes, 1 Fast Lindy Hop class and 3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 80 EUR | 100 EUR |
Party pass (3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 50 EUR | 60 EUR |
Party pass+ (1 Fast Lindy Hop class and 3 parties, incl. taster on Saturday) | 60 EUR | 70 EUR |
NB! Your level for Balboa/Collegiate Shag/Lindy Hop can be different. The organisers will determine your level based on the info you provide in the registration form. You can register to different classes with either the same partner, or different ones.
Single tickets for FSW parties
* Cash only
| Until 31.10.2022 | 01.11.-12.11.2022 | On spot | |
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Fri 11.11. FSW Welcome party Anna Curly & Margus Jürisson, varios DJs |
15 EUR* | ||
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Sat 12.11. FSW Main party The Schwings band, |
30 EUR
online and in TSDS studio |
35 EUR online and in TSDS stuudio |
35 EUR*
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Sun 13.11. FSW After party Various DJs
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10 EUR* |