Swing City Brighton Weekend
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th October
- Two sets of inspirational teachers: Moe Sakan & Vincenzo Fesi / Trisha Sewell & Kibble White
- Intermediate and Advanced Lindy Hop streams (see level descriptions below)
- Friday night party
- Saturday party with live music from a top-notch London band + late after-party
- Fantastic DJs
- Fun and friendly vibes!
We'll be based by the vibrant and central North Laine district with plenty of cafes, eateries, pubs and independent shops on our doorstep, just a short walk from Brighton train station.
Venue for all classes plus the main evening parties: One Church, Gloucester Place, Brighton BN1 4AA
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LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING:
Please register for the appropriate stream to be fair to other participants. The timeframes are intended as a guide only and depend on individual experience and learning pace. Sorry, these workshops are not for new dancers or those who've recently started. Hopefully you'll be able to join us next year!
Intermediate
You’ve been attending classes and socials regularly for at least a year. You're comfortable social dancing at medium tempos and can mix up your six and eight count footwork with confidence. You understand the concepts of connection and frame and are prepared to spend time working on them. You’re starting to incorporate musicality into your dancing and you’ve done some Solo Jazz such as the Shim Sham.
Advanced
You’ve been attending workshops and socials regularly for a number of years. You’re confident and versatile on the social dancefloor and incorporate musicality and improvisation in every dance. You welcome challenges in workshops and are ready to further refine your technique and work on more complex variations. You take every opportunity to develop your Solo Jazz and bring this into your partner dancing.
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MOE SAKAN & VINCENZO FESI
Moe and Vincenzo were among the Swing City crew’s very first international-level teachers and made an instant and lasting impression. With their classic yet playful dance style, their infectious energy and passion, Moe and Vincenzo's workshops are always inspiring.
We’re thrilled and honoured to host them in Brighton this October. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this inspirational duo!
Moe Sakan (Japan, UK)
Moe Sakan has trained in many types of dance including jazz, ballet, tap and contemporary. In 1999 she fell in love with the world of Swing dance, which has been her passion ever since.
Originally from Japan, Moe moved to London in 2000. She travels the world extensively to perform and teach Lindy Hop, Balboa and Shag and has won numerous competition titles.
Moe is a co-founder and proud member of London-based Five Non Blondes, an award winning all-female ethnically diverse authentic Jazz dance troupe.
Vincenzo Fesi (Italy)
Vincenzo Fesi is a respected Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jazz and Tap dancer, teacher and choreographer and has been a guest instructor at many prestigious swing festivals around the world.
He has won national and international titles including a World Cup and a European Championship. Vincenzo runs Swing Dream Factory in Rome, which promotes and preserves Authentic Jazz dances.
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TICKETS
- Full passes (Intermediate or Advanced streams):
Early bird price until 1st July: £135 + booking fee
Regular price until 23rd October: £155 + booking fee
- Party passes will go on sale nearer the time
- A waitlist is in place to ensure lead and follow roles are balanced in the workshops. Please join the waitlist if needed and you'll be notified when a place becomes available.