Swing Into Summer: June 12, 2010
This year we are kicking off the summer with a full-day workshop featuring the amazing Caitlin Wellman from Toronto. Don't miss out on the chance to build up your lindy hop skills, and to enjoy a great day with your fellow dancers!
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Online registration pricing is now finished, but you can still reserve to save your spot. We have limited space and cannot guarantee your placement in the workshop classes if you do not register online!
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Quick Summary
Registration is
here!
Details about the classes are
here!
Any questions? Contact us
here!
A quick look at the schedule is here!:
| 10:30-11:40 | Good Shepherd | Class 1 with Caitlin |
| 11:45-1:00 | Good Shepherd | Class 2 with Caitlin |
| | | Lunch break |
| 2:00-3:10 | Good Shepherd | Class 3 with Caitlin |
| 3:15-4:30 | Good Shepherd | Class 4 with Caitlin |
| 4:45-6:00 | Good Shepherd | Master Class with Caitlin |
| | | Dinner break |
| 8:00-9:00 | Button Factory | Free beginner lesson |
| 9:00-12:00 | Button Factory | Live band dance! |
| 12:30-5:00 | TBA | Late-night blues party |
About Caitlin
Caitlin Wellman is a dancer, singer, teacher, performer, and choreographer living in Toronto. She currenty teaches at the
Swing and Tap Academy of Toronto.
Caitlin was a founding member of the multi-award winning performance troupe Minnie's Moochers, from Ithaca, NY, who recently performed at the Frankie95 Celebration in NYC. She has been in demand as a teacher across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia for many years. Caitlin is the co-director & choreographer for Capital Dance Productions, a performance troupe that specializes in 20th century North American partner and solo dances. She has also been the artistic director & choreographer of The Flappettes, a sassy all female 1920's Jazz & Charleston troupe.
You might have recently seen Caitlin teaching, judging, and performing at some of these well-known intenational events!
- Canadian Swing Championships (May 2010, Montreal QC)
- Midwest Lindy Fest (April 2010, Minneapolis MN)
- Followlogie (November 2009, Quebec QC)
- International Lindy Hop Championships (August 2009, Arlington VA)
- Southern Belle Swing Bash (August 2009, Atlanta GA)
Check out this video of Caitlin
performing with Peter Strom and the rest of the instructors at the infamous Beantown Camp in 2005 (she's the one wearing the red shirt and black shoes).
Class Information
The classes are running around 1 hour and 15 minutes each and have material for all levels. Intermediate and experienced dancers will find themselves pushed to improve their form and style on the dance floor, but anyone who is comfortable with 8-count lindy hop basics (swingout, circle, etc) is welcome and will find tons to learn. If you have any questions just
email us or talk to one of the event organizers * when you see us out dancing!
Class Schedule
| 10:30-11:40 | Class 1:
From the ground up |
We start off the day working on some fundamentals. We'll take a look at what we can really do with our dancing to make lindy hop smooth and comfortable. |
| 11:45-1:00 | Class 2:
Spicing up your footwork |
Lindy hop comes from the music and from the jazz dancing that people already knew at the time. So let's grab some of that fun footwork and learn how to put together some fun new variations that really swing. |
| 2:00-3:10 | Class 3:
Moves that rock |
Dancing wouldn't be the same without all those funky moves that make you stand out on the floor. Let's see what we can add to your repetoire! |
| 3:15-4:30 | Class 4:
Picking up the tempo |
As the music gets faster, what can you do with your body to keep that relaxed, fun, and connected feeling without it getting panicky and rushed? |
| 4:45-6:00 | Class 5:
Master class |
For those who've had a while to get comfortable with lindy hop, this class will give you some new challenges and open new doors to help your dancing grow. See below for details. |
Master Class
Caitlin has years and years of experience to share and the last class of the workshop is a time where she can bring these ideas to more experienced dancers to help us move in new directions. This class has different prerequisites so that the students who attend won't be frustrated with the material offered, and will have the chance to challenge each other in a suitable way. To attend this class, dancers must:
- have at least 4 consistent years of lindy hop experience and feel that they are at an advanced level, or
- speak with one of the event organizers and be cleared to take the class. *
It's not our interest or intention to draw boundaries between dancers, but it has been repeatedly shown in the swing dance world that some steps are necessary to create the class environment described above so that both the students and the teacher can share a productive and effective learning experience.
* Event organizers: Chris N, Mimi HJ, Matt W, Jeff S, Jillian R, April P, Angie K, and Martin H
Costs and Registration
Pre-registration is available and recommended, since space in the classes is not guaranteed otherwise!
Picking and choosing individual classes is strongly discouraged since the material will be progressive and Caitlin will be building on previous classes as the day goes on. However, for those who have scheduling conflicts or other constraints, it is possible to buy individual classes.
| | Regular | Student | Notes |
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Full day (pre-registration) | $55.00 | $40.00 | Includes all events, registered before June 4 |
| Full day (at the door) | $65.00 | $50.00 | Includes all events |
Master class | $20.00 | $15.00 | Registered before June 4 |
| Single class | $15.00 | $10.00 | Any one class except the master class |
| Dance only | $14.00 | $10.00 | Evening dance only |
Note that no meals are included!
How to Register
Online registration pricing is now closed. Everything is now being charged at the at-the-door price. However you can still
sign up to reserve your spot! We have limited space and cannot guarantee your placement in the workshop classes if you do not sign up online.
Venues, Dancing, and Other Info
Housing? Dance info? Anything else you need to know?
Evening Dance
We're having the
Mike Daley Quartet all the way from Toronto to play for us! We'll also be having some performances including dancers from both Waterloo and Toronto! There is a summer picnic in the park theme so come dressed the part if you like...
Late-Night Blues Party
In keeping with Waterloo tradition, one of our dancers is opening up their house for a late-night blues party after the evening dance. Stay up late, have fun, and socialize to celebrate the start of summer with some great Waterloo blues! BYOB, and remember that free housing is available for anyone visiting from out of town.
Venues
Here are the venues for the day!
| Classes | Church of the Good Shepherd | 116 Queen St North, Kitchener | [map] |
| Dance | Button Factory (WCAC) | 25 Regina St South, Waterloo | [map] |
| Late-night | The home of one of our great local dancers! | TBA | |
Housing
Billeting is available for out of town guests! Talk to our housing coordinator
Matt for more info.
