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On 8-9.12. Father Christmas is bringing you an authentic swing dance workshops and a pre-holiday party to Helsinki.

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Address: Helsinki, Finland
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Ho-Ho-Hop! Santa’s got something for you ;)

On 8-9.12. Father Christmas is bringing you an authentic swing dance workshops and a pre-holiday party to Helsinki.

For a homey Christmas feel we invited our dear neighbours from Tallinn and St. Petersburg to share mind-kicking skills with us.

The Saturday party takes place in Balderin Sali from 8 PM until 1 AM and is accompanied by the probably most authentic sounding swing combo in Helsinki: Elina Virtanen & Tomi Kettunen Trio.

Teachers:

  • Katharina Matkevich & Johannes Gustav Varkki (Collegiate & St. Louis Shag)
  • Kir Rodionov (Solo Jazz)
  • Ita Puusepp (House for Lindy hoppers)
  • Max Christiansson, Karri Rasinmäki, Tanja Wingerter (Lindy hop)

Pricing:

  • 25e for any double (1h 55min) session
  • 15e for any single session (55min)
  • 15e Saturday Party only
  • 20e Party + Taster (Intro to St Louis Shag)

Students and unemployed are granted -15% discount on workshop class prices.

Minumum level requirements:

Lindy hop: This level is open, but you should have taken at least a Beginners’ course and know basic figures.

Shag: These classes are meant for dancers who know the basics of Collegiate shag and have at least taken a Beginners’ course.

Solo Jazz / House: You should have some previous experience from Solo jazz OR been dancing Lindy hop intensively for at least 1 year.

Schedule:

Each class is pre-defined by a topic and are bought separately (25e / 1h55min). The workshops will take place on Saturday & Sunday in Fiesta Flamenca, Laivurinrinne 5. Spots are limited to ~20 participants per workshop.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1apjpWWI9OFayJmDByVUTUZnM2tVFrT85/view

The pre-holiday party takes place in the beautiful Balderin sali on Saturday 8.12., 7pm-1am and will be accompanied by foot patting live music - Elina Virtanen & Tomi Kettunen Trio.



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