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8th Annual Swingin’ to Spring! Saturday workshops with Gabrielle and Claire! (STS Day 2/2)

May 11, 2024 @ 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note: These will be “all levels” workshops, but you should be comfortable with the basic swing footwork (rock step, triple steps) for all three workshops and you should be familiar with the swingout for the first workshop.
If you have any questions or concerns related to suggested prerequisites, please get in touch at frederictonswing@gmail.com or go see one of our volunteers or organizers at registration!
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The WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE is as follows and it will take place in Pointe Sainte-Anne C, Fredericton Convention Centre!
12:00pm-12:30pm Registration/sign-in!
12:30pm-1:30pm Workshop 1 – We Cats Will Swing for You
Ever wondered what the trick to the perfect swing out is? We’ve got some tools and tips to make your swing outs feel smooth and clean!
Prerequisite : You should be familiar with the swingout for this workshop!
1:30pm-1:45pm Short break
1:45pm-2:45pm Workshop 2 – I Know How to Do It
Ever watch dancers that seem to have memorized the song they’re dancing to? We’ll discuss song structure, and how to structure your dance to fit the music, making it fit like a glove!
2:45pm-3:00pm Short break
3:00pm-4:00pm Workshop 3 – Fascination Rhythm
Ever wished you could express with your body the rhythms you’re hearing in your head? We’ll show you how to put those rhythms on the dance floor, with and without a partner!
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The COST for each workshop is $15 or you can buy the whole weekend with Friday-Saturday dances for $90 until May 9! ($10 savings). See website for more info: https://frederictonswing.com/swingin-to-spring/
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Be sure to also check out the FRIDAY and SATURDAY live music dance events!
Friday live music dance event:

Saturday live music dance event:
facebook.com/events/1412182299424085/

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