WORKSHOPS

PARTNER AND SOLO DANCING

Elevate Your Swing Dance Skills!

Our workshops offer a rich blend of partner dancing instruction complemented by a few hours of exciting Solo Jazz to not only enhances your partner dancing but also connects you with swing dance history, providing a great avenue for self-expression.

Shapes, Technique, Connection, Feel, Musicality. There is a little bit of everything for everyone taught by our award winning international dancers.

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TEACHERS LEVELS

TEACHERS

Lisa Clarke and Fabien Vrillon

We’re thrilled to welcome back Fabien and Lisa for their second consecutive year at HSF! This dynamic duo brings a rich blend of international experience and diverse dance backgrounds to our event.

Fabien, from France, has been teaching swing dancing since 2004, specializing in Lindy Hop and Blues. His dance skills have led to successful showcases at events like ILHC. Lisa, originally from London and now Living in France, complements Fabien’s expertise with her classical training and experience in commercial dance. After discovering Lindy Hop and Blues, she fully immersed herself in the swing dance world. Together, they offer a perfect blend of technical skill, creativity, and international flair that makes them a highly anticipated addition to our instructor lineup.

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Soochan Lee and Young Kang

We’re delighted to welcome Soochan Lee and Young Kang to HSF for the first time, bringing their exceptional talent and experience from South Korea’s vibrant swing dance scene!

Soochan Lee, a pioneer in South Korea’s swing dance community since 2002, has been teaching since 2004 and turned professional in 2005. His impressive career includes winning numerous competitions. Soochan founded the Triple Crown Swing Dance Academy in Seoul and leads the award-winning “Happy Feet” performance team. Young Kang, with a background in jazz dance since 2000, transitioned to swing in 2005 and began teaching in 2007. She’s a versatile instructor in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Solo Jazz, and Shag. Young has competed successfully in various international events and is known for her choreography work, including with her team “Feels So Good”. Both instructors are active internationally as dancers, teachers, judges, and ambassadors of swing dance culture.

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Nathan Bugh and Meti Cho

Nathan Bugh and Meti Cho are world-renowned Swing Dancers, bringing a wealth of experience and artistry to our festival. Nathan, based in New York City, is celebrated for his intimately rhythmic style and has graced prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater. He’s also the co-creator of “SW!NG OUT,” a landmark theatrical presentation of Lindy Hop at the Joyce Theater. Meti, a professional Korean swing dancer since 2008, is known for her graceful and dynamic energy. She leads the lindy hop team MINT and solo jazz team COCO, inspiring dancers globally.

Both instructors boast impressive competitive records, with top-tier awards at the prestigious International Lindy Hop Championships (ILHC) and numerous other accolades. Their achievements span over a decade, showcasing consistent excellence across various swing dance categories.

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WORKSHOP LEVELS

What colour am I?

If you’re unsure about what level you should sign up for, here are some guidelines.

Red Levels require an audition to ensure people are fairly placed and to have a constructive class environment.

BLUE

You’ve been introduced to the Swingout, Charleston, and connection ideas. You might even have had a go with some solo jazz and learnt how to do the SHIM SHAM.

HSF might be your very first festival and you are exciting about seeing how much fun you can have at a Swing Weekend.

PURPLE

You can Swingout at faster tempos and that Kick-Step is feeling very natural. You may know a few Solo Jazz routines but are keen to add more vocabulary and practicing with improvising on your own.

You might have been to a few festivals by now and are excited to see what HSF can bring to your dance life.

Note that due to limited Blue Workshop attendence, the workshop will be rearranged to combine BLUE and PURPLE levels. RED level will still require an audition. But Blue and Purple will be open to all.

RED

You can Swing Dance at any tempo and have great communication with your dance partner. You can improvise confidently with Solo Jazz and you know all the popular solo routines.

There aren’t enough festivals for you to go to. And HSF is just one more on a long list of events you want to try.