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Richard Powers (US) is a full-time instructor in dance history and contemporary social dance forms at Stanford University Dance Division, Department of Theater and Performance Studies. His principal focus since 1975 has been social dance forms, from the Renaissance to today. Specializations include 19th century American and European social dance, dances of the Ragtime Era and Jazz Ages, and currently evolving vernacular dance forms.We are excited to have not one but TWO workshops with him this coming Summer! Book early to reserve your spot!
Saturday 31 August 2024 10.30am-1.30pm
Ragtime Era Workshop including One Step & Animal Dances
More bands these days who are incorporating Ragtime music into their repertoire so why not learn dances that go with the music! They were one of the forerunners of the Lindy Hop.
Sunday 1 September 2024 10am-1pm
Historical Blues & Foxtrot Workshop
What do you do when slower songs come on? Let's find out!
Location: Studio 2, CitySport Studio, 124 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DP - Google Map
Tubes: Barbican, Old Street
Cost:
Both workshops: £55 +bf per person advanced only - best value!
Per workshop: £30 + bf / £35 on the day
Advanced bookings close the day before the workshop - please bring cash on the day.
Book online https://swingdanceuk.com/classes/workshops/#RichardPowers
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Plus check out our two evening parties including taster classes!
Friday 30 August 2024 7.30pm
Some Like It Swing at the Genesis Cinema - 1950s Rock n Roll Swing class with Richard Powers (US) followed by FREE dancing with Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & Richard DJing.
Bookings for this event are through the Genesis Cinema and will be open nearer the time
Saturday 31 August 2024 6.30-10pm
Texas Tommy Workshop followed by Social Dance
6.45-7.45pm Workshop: We’ll kick off the soiree with the original Texas Tommy dance, a hugely popular dance from circa 1915. Read all about the Texas Tommy in Simon's Swing Notes article here
7.45-10pm Social dance: Following the class, we’ll swing into a DJ extravaganza, spinning tunes from the vivacious era of Ragtime right through to the rebellious Rock 'n' Roll. With DJs Simon and Richard.
Location: Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust, 17 Stukeley Street, London, WC2B 5LT
Limited numbers, advanced bookings only.
Cost: £15 +bf per person
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
CitySport, 77 Bastwick Street, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom
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