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Workshop ScheduleAuditionsJawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 1000-1100 Several Instructors Both the Challenge Class and the Advanced Classes require an audition in order to participate. Since these classes particularly suffer from mixed levels, we will strive to prevent that. The challenge track has a very limited number of slots available and thus is very competitive. Audition for it only if you mean it. While the Advanced Track will have more space allotted to it, it will still be a competitive audition. The audition will take place an hour before the first class on Saturday, be sure to be on time! Why are there auditions? This year we are working to provide something for every level of dancer. You'll notice at each time slot is a mixture of advanced or challenge, partner or solo, and everything else. Most classes have no audition requirement. Classes marked above with "Challenge" or "Advanced" require an audition in order to participate. These classes can frustrate some dancers since they move faster and assume a mastery of key basics. To avoid any disappointment and maximize the potential of the class we have set aside time to audition those interested in access to those unique classes. The challenge classes have a very limited number of slots available and thus is very competitive. Audition for it only if you mean it. While the Advanced classes will have more space allotted to it, it will still be a competitive audition. The audition will take place in the Jawaahir Big Room an hour before the first class on Saturday. Back to Basics: Refining Your Solo Movement Jawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 1100-1200 Caitlin Wellman Come refine your basic solo jazz movement and body control. Secret: this will help your movement as a partner as well! Fancy things require good listening. Jawaahir Sun Room -- Saturday, 1100-1200 Todd and Nina Come and learn about Todd and Nina's approach to effective partnering at any tempo, how to listen to your partner and still play around. Having Fun with Charleston Jawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 1210-115 Max and Annie Charleston is fun! Keep it playful and refine your basics with Max and Annie. Finding Your Happy Place, or How to Choreograph Like a Laura Jawaahir Sun Room -- Saturday, 1210-115 Laura Glaess Creating choreography is tough, right? And Laura Glaess is so good at it! In this class, we'll attempt to bottle some of her magic and share it with you. Mystery Grab Bag! Jawaahir Post Room -- Saturday, 1250-150 Todd and Nina Teachers' choice! Consider this a small master class. Todd and Nina will watch your dancing and determine what will be most helpful for you to learn. It will rule. African Dance Jawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 115-300 Morris African Dance makes a return to MWLF after a two year absence. Taught by locally renowned instructor Morris Johnson, this long-time favorite of MWLF is again available to those who dare. The upbeat, grounded African movements are sure to leave you excited and energized. Due to the nature of this class, there will be a nominal $10-$12 surcharge payable at the door to the class. Break Time You This is your opportunity to grab a bite to eat, relax, or do whatever else it takes to refill your energy supply. Be quick about it and notice that Sunday is a shorter break period than Saturday Performance Routine (part 1) Jawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 310-410 Todd and Nina This is a choreography class, spanning two hours, and focusing on partnered movement (lindy hop and charleston). Partner required. There will be an opportunity to perform this routine at the Saturday evening dance. Performance Routine (part 2) Jawaahir Big Room -- Saturday, 430-530 Todd and Nina See previous description. Attendance of part 1 required to attend part 2. The Fast & The Furious Jawaahir Sun Room -- Saturday, 310-410 Max and Annie You know how they're referred to as ninjas? There's a good reason. Prepare to get your butt kicked. In a good way. Swing Out Clinic! Jawaahir Post Room -- Saturday, 310-410 Mike Roberts and Laura Glaess These are the basic building block of lindy hop. Polish up the rough edges on your swing-outs! Dancing Just Like Yourself or Dancing with Integrity Jawaahir Sun Room -- Saturday, 430-530 Caitlin and Adam There's a special place in Stacia's heart for this class. Come with an open mind and learn to feel confident moving just like a YOU, refine your own movement, listen to your voice. Taught by two dancers who do this thing just wonderfully. Slow & Pretty Jawaahir Post Room -- Saturday, 430-530 Mike Roberts and Laura Glaess Just because the music gets slow and stretchy, doesn't mean you have to whisper. Mike & Laura will help you to keep the energy going even when the tempo drops. How Ninjas Do Aerials (part 1) Jawaahir Big Room -- Sunday, 1130-1230 Max and Annie This is an aerials class, spanning two hours, with two of our international dance scene's most renown aerialists. Partner required. Enter at your own risk! How Ninjas Do Aerials (part 2) Jawaahir Big Room -- Sunday, 1250-150 Max and Annie See Previous Description. Attendance of part 1 required to attend part 2. Tribute to Frankie - Frankie's Favorite Moves Jawaahir Sun Room -- Sunday, 1130-1230 Todd and Nina Frankie's signature moves are mimicked all over the world. If you don't know them, you should. Todd and Nina would like to help. Psst... there's live music happening! Jawaahir Post Room -- Sunday, 1130-1230 Mike Faltesek and Laura Glaess Hey, remember those kind souls pouring their hearts out up there on stage? They are playing for you, with you, being inspired by your movement and your interpretation of their music. Let's turn it around and do the same for them. Learn to interact with the musicians -- it'll help your social dancing and your competition skills. Trust us. Tap! w/Rick & Andy Ausland of Buckets and Tap Shoes Jawaahir Sun Room -- Sunday, 1250-150 Rick and Andy Ausland Tap shoes are required, experience is not. Check these guys out on Youtube -- B&TS or Buckets and Tap Shoes. They will blow your mind. We are lucky to have them. Enough said. Below the Belt (Musicality with your legs and feet) Jawaahir Post Room -- Sunday, 1250-150 Todd and Nina Focus your creativity on the lower half of your body, convey what you hear in the music with your legs and feet. Bellydancing for Lindyhoppers, or Move Like an Effing Magical Snake Jawaahir Big Room -- Sunday, 300-400 Nina Gilkenson Have you ever seen Nina do any style of dancing? And weren't you like, holy shit? Well, Nina is here to share with you another aspect of her beautiful movement. We think this one speaks for itself. On Competing (aka - How to win friends and influence people) Jawaahir Sun Room -- Sunday, 300-400 Max and Annie What are some of the secrets to catching the judge's eyes? How do you stand out amongst a crowd? Max and Annie will share with you their approach to competing and shining. Solo Performance Routine (part 1) Jawaahir Post Room -- Sunday, 300-400 Mike and Laura This is a choreography class, spanning two hours, and focusing on solo movement. No partner required. There will be an opportunity to perform this routine at the Sunday evening dance. Solo Performance Routine (part 2) Jawaahir Post Room -- Sunday, 420-520 Mike and Laura See previous description. You must attend part 1 of this class to attend part 2. Rhythmic Creativity - Mike and Nina Style Jawaahir Big Room -- Sunday, 420-520 Mike F and Nina Inject some rhythm into your dancing, with Mike and Nina, because they're the shit. Mystery Grab Bag! Jawaahir Sun Room -- Sunday, 420-520 Max and Annie Consider this a small master class. Max and Annie will watch your dancing and determine what will be most helpful for you to learn. It will rule. |
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