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We are happy to announce a series of Masterful workshops with Manuel Bicain!
Manuel Bicain is an international Lindy Hop instructor who have been teaching all over the world. Coming all the way from Argentina, he has been doing yearly spring workshops in Copenhagen and influencing the Danish Lindy Hop scene for almost 15 years now. He is visiting Denmark again this year, and we are super excited to have him back in our studio!
The weekend in details
Saturday:
10.30-12.00: Airsteps for Beginners (90min)
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break (60min)
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break (60min)
13.00-14.00: Surprising spins, turns and tuck turns (60min)
14.00-14.15: Break (15min)
14.15-15.15: Basic technique for not so basic steps (60min)
Sunday:
10.30-12.00: Airsteps for Improvers (90min)
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break (60min)
12.00-13.00: Lunch Break (60min)
13.00-14.00: Charleston in control for better chaos (60min)
14.00-14.15: Break (15min)
14.15-15.15: Armrolls (60min)
SATURDAY
Airsteps for Beginners
Description: A beginners workshop into the world of Airsteps, also called Aerials. Here you will learn some of the simpler and more beginner friendly Air Steps, and how to add these exciting movements into your dancing, so it’s not just an acrobatic skill, but a part of your swing dancing.
The aerials you will learn at this workshop are:
– Sack of Potatoes
– Duck and Dive
Level: Aimed at dancers with little or no experience in air steps or physical training.
It is mandatory to sign up as a dance couple, because we’ll not change partners.
Duration: 90 min.
Surprising spins, turns and tuck turns
Description: It takes two to spin and turn! In this workshop we will help you with how to lead a spin or turn at the right time, in a clear and accurate way, and how to follow the intensity and direction of each spin or turn, to create surprising effects.
Level: At least 6 months of Lindy Hop classes.
Duration: 60 min
Basic technique for not so basic steps
Description: The most important thing in dancing is to enjoy ourselves. But we cannot deny that improving our technique opens up new possibilities and ways of enjoying the dance. In this workshop we will work on the stretch technique, how to apply it in different moments and how to use it to create fun and surprising steps.
Level: At least 6 months of Lindy Hop classes.
Duration: 60 min
SUNDAY
Airsteps for Improvers
Description: A workshop for those who want to delve deeper into the world of Airsteps, where you will learn some of the more advanced traditional and modern Airsteps, and work on being able to execute these acrobatic movements as a part of your Lindy Hop dancing.
The aerials you will learn at this workshop are:
– Backflip
– Waterfall
Level: Aimed at dancers with some experience in air steps or physical training. If you have no prior experience in acrobatic movement, then taking the Saturday Beginner Airsteps workshop will get you ready for this Improvers workshop.
It is mandatory to sign up as a dance couple, because we’ll not change partners.
Duration: 90 min.
Charleston in control for better chaos
Description: We will work on Charleston’s connection because it’s one area where most people, instead of dancing with full awareness, tend to guess and do it by heart. While guessing is a correct and enjoyable part of the cultural and social aspect of the dance, refining the connection will help you explore other paths and effects, enhancing your understanding and control of these steps.
Level: At least 10 months of Lindy Hop Classes. You need to know basic Charleston figures such as Side-by-side, Hand-to-Hand and Tandem Charleston to be able to join this workshop.
Duration: 60 min
Armrolls
Description: Armrolls are connection-based ideas that allow the leader to guide the follower’s direction and rotation through continuous contact. This creates the sensation that the follower is “rolling” along the connection. In this class, we’ll explore both classic uses and more creative combinations, learning when and how to use them effectively to build your own steps and variations.
Level: At least 10 months of Lindy Hop Classes.
Duration: 60 min
Price for a 90min workshop: 230kr /person
Price for a 60min workshop: 160kr /person
Price for a 60min workshop: 160kr /person
15% discount for students
10% discount on the total amount, when you register for more than one event.
You can receive both discounts on your booking.
10% discount on the total amount, when you register for more than one event.
You can receive both discounts on your booking.
Manuel started to dance Swing in 2003. When he got into the traditional jazz and improvisation world, he found the prefect way to express himself and to share his art with people.
He studied with local teachers and took clases in Europe with the best dancers of the world. He combined his training with martial arts, contact improvisation, theater and circus for several years. He has also studied tap and body percussion, disciplines that he’s still practicing.
He is the organizer of Swingin’ Festival (a Lindy Hop and Tap event), Swing Break Camp, and Campeonato Porteño de Swing (the first swing championships in South America). Currently, he organizes swing parties and he is the producer of the jazz band Brazofuerte All Stars.
Manu participated in several shows as a swing dancer, and won different prizes in competitions. He teaches Lindy Hop, involving not just his heart and dance knowledge in each class, but also modern educational techniques to transmit what each student needs.
See Manuel in action here:
Register for workshops here
1.
Click on yellow box with the workshop’s name below
2.
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the rest of the form
Signing up with a partner?
Both partners need to make a registration
Signing up with a partner?
Both partners need to make a registration
3.
Follow the payment instructions you receive via email
How to register:
1. Click on the yellow box with the workshop’s name below
2. Scroll down and fill out the form with your contact into
3. Follow the payment instructions you receive via email
Signing up with a partner?
Both partners need to make a registration
Registration Form:
Saturday
Alhambra Room
- Airsteps for Beginners Teacher: Manuel 10:30 - 12:00
- Surprising spins, turns and tuck turns Teacher: Manuel 13:00 - 14:00
- Basic technique for not so basic steps Teacher: Manuel 14:15 - 15:15
Sunday
Savoy Room
- Airsteps for Improvers Teacher: 10:30 - 12:00
- Charleston in control for better chaos Teacher: Manuel 13:00 - 14:00
- Armrolls Teacher: Manuel 14:15 - 15:15