Registration Link: https://dans.se/wcj/shop/?event=239064
Welcome to an amazing weekend in Solo Jazz, Balboa and Lindy hop with Natalia Eristavi on Musicality and Self-expression.
Natalia is a talented swing dancer from Southern California. Competing, teaching and judging regularly on major stages in Balboa, Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, St. Louis, and Carolina Shag, Natalia is known for her graceful style, impeccable technique, as well as her playful and musical dancing.
We are super excited to have her in Göteborg, for the first time, on her way to teach at international events in Europe and Asia, including Lindy Hopper’s Delight. So don’t miss this opportunity that has knocked on your door!
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This weekend you can pick and choose which classes you want to take with Natalia, like a buffet! And we offer you 2 classes of the day at a discounted price.
Price info:
Single class (1.5h): 238/268 SEK (WCJ members/non-members)
2 classes per day (3h): 398/448 SEK (WCJ members/non-members)
*** *** Friday (Jan. 17th) *** ***
*** Class 1: Learn From a Pro: How to Mix & Match and Strictly!
*** 18:00-19:40
If you’re curious about M&M and Strictly contests, or if you’ve competed in these formats and are eager to excel, this is the perfect opportunity to learn a great deal from one of the best in a safe environment.
Natalia has been competing in dance since 2006 and has won numerous Mix & Match and Strictly competitions in Lindy hop and Balboa around the world. In this class, she shares her extensive experience and knowledge, helping you approach competitions with greater confidence by leaning into your uniqueness. You will learn what to prioritize, how to showcase your skills as leads and follows, and in the partnership, and key criteria on which you may be judged.
*** Class 2: Solo Jazz
*** 20:15-21:55
Jazz is a Black American art form with African-derived values of improvisation, self-expression and story-telling. Together we will explore the possibilities when we become vulnerable with our environment and shift focus to human connection.
*** *** Saturday (Jan. 18th) is Balboa day! *** ***
*** Class 1: Call and Response in Bal
*** 10:40-12:20
Bring your authentic self through, to converse not only with our partner but also with the music
*** Class 2: Riffin’ On The Classics (Balboa)
*** 13:20-15:00
Make the classic moves your own
*** Balboa social dance
*** ~15:00-18:00
Open to all WCJ members and the Saturday workshop participants.
*** *** Sunday (Jan. 19th) is Lindy hop day! *** ***
*** Class 1: What If…?!
*** 10:40-12:20
Learn to adapt to the musicality and self-expression (personal choices) of your partner
*** Class 2: Micro and Macro Musicality
*** 13:20-15:00
Embellish your dance with layered musicality
*** Lindy hop social dance
*** ~15:00-18:00
Open to all WCJ members and the Sunday workshop participants.
If you want to become a member:
https://dans.se/wcj/shop/?event=225215
To check if you are a member:
https://dans.se/wcj/shop/?event=167449
Balbooa Boost
Welcome to the first Balboa Boost of 2025! (Natalia Eristavi’s Workshop Edition)
This Balboa Boost happens right after the Balboa classes with the amazing Natalia Eristavi and is free to attend for all WCJ members as well as the participants of the Balboa classes with Natalia.
If you fancy taking a Balboa class with Natalia before the Boost follow this link:
https://dans.se/wcj/shop/?event=239064
The Boost is a monthly/bimonthly Balboa event for all WCJ members to dance and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a mix of homebaked and store-bought cookies, cakes, and pastries with a warm cup of tea or freshly brewed coffee, a.k.a. fika!
Fika: 30/50 SEK for small/big portions (pay in cash or with Swish at the venue)
FOOD
Traditionally, anyone who wants can contribute to the Boost fika table with their home-baked sweets and pastries. If you want to brighten up the coffee buffet with something homemade, you are very welcome to do so. The baker will be paid for the expenses (keep the receipts), and you can enjoy the fika for free.
Tea Dance
This is a tea dance in connection with the Lindy hop classes with the amazing Natalia Eristavi and is free to attend for all WCJ members as well as the participants of the Balboa classes with Natalia.
If you fancy taking a Lindy hop class with Natalia before the Boost follow this link:
https://dans.se/wcj/shop/?event=239064
Fika: 30/50 SEK for small/big portions (pay in cash or with Swish at the venue)
SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR BAKING!
If you want to brighten up the coffee buffet with something homemade, you are very welcome to do so. The baker will be paid for the expenses (keep the receipts), and you can enjoy the fika for free.
