The Cool Cat Corner - Swing Dance Workshop Weekend
For three days in October (28-30), we’re transforming our humble dance hall into the Charlotte Cool Cat Corner, where you can again congregate and learn the newest moves from the best in the business and dance 'till the wee hours of the morning, just like they did over 80 years ago at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. The Savoy is, alas, long gone, but we would like to pay homage to the pioneers of this wonderful dance form and the corner from which they showed their stuff.
If you have admired those dancers on So You Think You Can Dance and said to yourself "I wish I could dance like that," here’s your chance- our instructors Evita & Michael are the only Lindy dancers to ever advance to the finals on that show! Whether you are just beginning to enjoy swing dancing or you are a seasoned veteran who wants to learn the latest cool moves, this is where you want to be! We’ll have two days of lessons and dancin’ till dawn! So come, learn, enjoy, and, most importantly, DANCE!
Chantilly Hall, 2120 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte
Late Night:
Thoroughbred Lounge, 4925 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte
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Friday-Swing Dance with The Salisbury Swing Band (7:30-8:30-beginner lesson/ dance 8:30 – 11:30PM)-Chantilly Hall
Late Night Dancing – Lindy & Blues All You Can Eat Pizza Party-midnight till... - Thoroughbred Lounge
Saturday-Lessons: (see schedule)
Halloween Costume Ball with Russ Wilson & His Mighty, Mighty Men (7:30-8:30-beginner lesson/ dance 8:30 – 11:30PM) - Chantilly Hall
Late Night Dancing – Lindy & Blues All You Can Eat Pizza Party-midnight to... - Thoroughbred Lounge
Sunday- Lessons: (see schedule)
Evita Arce and Michael Jagger »»»
1.) Intro/Beginning Lindy (beg)
2.) Footwork & Rhythm (beg/int)
3.) Swing Out Variations (int)
4.) Partnered Charleston (int)
5.) Footwork & Rhythm 2 (int/adv)
6.) Solo Charleston (int)
7.) Fast Lindy (int)
8.) Putting it All Together (adv)
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History
On March 12, 1926, the Savoy Ballroom officially opened its doors, and it quickly became the "volcanic center of creative magic" in Harlem. When the innovators of the new “swing” dance started arriving, management allowed them to use only a 10-square-foot area at the northeast corner of the ballroom, which later became known as the "Cool Cat Corner". Creativity and personal expression ruled this spot; it’s where swing dance legends Frankie Manning and Shorty George and their friends congregated; where Herbert “Whitey” White drafted the original members of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers; where impromptu exhibitions and competitions called “jams” took place so great dancers could shine surrounded by a circle of admirers. This is where everyone in New York City went to learn the newest swing dance steps taught by the best in the world.
The Savoy is, alas, long gone, but we would like to pay homage to the pioneers of this wonderful dance form and the corner from which it grew! From October 22-24, we’re transforming our humble dance hall into the Charlotte Cool Cat Corner, where you can again learn the newest moves from the best in the business and dance ‘til the wee hours of the morning, just like the first Lindy Hoppers did over 80 years ago. So come, join us, learn…and most importantly….DANCE!
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Gotta question? Please contact the Swingmaster at: info@charlottecoolcatcorner.com
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