Workshops, talks & tasters
Workshops and classes at FCS25 will be open level, with lots of useful content for everyone from beginner/intermediates through to advanced dancers. ​
Workshops
We're incredibly excited to welcome Katie Cobalt and Mike Sonder to teach for us this year. They will be teaching 6 hours of Lindy Hop workshops to our dancers with full weekend passes.
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Workshops will all be open level, and will take place at the Assembly House.​
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Level
Classes will be open level, but as a minimum, we'll expect everyone taking part to have experience of Lindy Hop including 6-count, 8-count and Charleston footwork and fundamental moves including swing-outs and circles.
Workshop Schedule
Teachers: Katie & Mike
Venue: Assembly House
Saturday
Musicality
10:00–11:30
Connection
11:45–13:15
Inspiration from the Elders
14:15–15:45
Sunday
Solo Jazz
10:30–11:30
Grooves over moves
12:00–13:30
Taster classes
Join some of our talented local teachers for one-off taster classes on a wide range of topics.
These classes are available to anyone with a full weekend pass or a party pass.
Taster classes & talk schedule
Venue: Chantry Hall, next to the main venue
Saturday
Tricks - Paul Claydon
13:00–13:50
As a swing dance teacher and DJ of national repute, Paul’s got a few tricks and tips up his sleeve to open up your creative dancing possibilities.
St Louis Shim Sham – Hannah and Ali
14:00–14:50
This ain’t the shim sham you know! Created by Jon Tigert for a contest in St Louis, this lovely, relaxed line dance using classic jazz steps might just get a try-out later on at the party…
Texas Two Step/Country Waltz - Hank JD Sleek
15:00–15:50
Join our local afficionado of all things Americana, DJ and teacher Matt Nunn, for a dip into the social dances of the honky tonk bar scene. Time to brush off your cowboy boots…
Blues 101 – Asif and Daisy
16:00–16:50
An open level class, suitable not only for complete beginners, but also for those with experience of traditional blues dancing. Somthing for everyone!
Dip your toes into the joys of blues connection, perfect for sultry summer nights when the pace slows and the lights are low.
Sunday
Collegiate Shag - The Shagamuffins
11:00–11:50
When the tempo goes up there is no substitute for the Shag… Ellen and Rob will show you some simple but sassy moves to dazzle on any dancefloor.
Jazz Tap - Laura Jennings
12:00–12:50
Add some taps, shuffles and riffs to your Lindy hop and solo jazz with a taster class suitable for beginners. Tap shoes are not required but if you have some, feel free to bring them.
Social Foxtrot - Rhythm and Grace
13:00–13:50
The clue to Claire Grace’s dance style is in her name! Learn how to sweep effortlessly around the floor when those elegant 1930s dance band tracks come on.
Culture talk
14:00–15:00
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