Lindy Hop Workshop
Join us at Mill Kat Healing Arts on September 27th for our Regional Lindy Hop Workshop with instructors Kristin Sorci and Matt Erikson!
Schedule:
1:30 - 3:00 pm: Class 1: Jazz Steps and Advanced Movement*
In this custom Vernacular jazz class, we’ll be focusing on both classic and new movements and rhythms to challenge you to move in new ways.
3:15 - 4:45 pm: Class 2: Musicality and Advanced Timing*
Ever feel like you’re not quite in tune with your partner? Or feel stuck on autopilot? This class leans into movements you know— showing you how to make them unique in every dance.
8:00 - 11:00: Live music by Moondust Big Band
11:00 - Midnight: Blues Power Hour
*Pre-requisite is intermediate knowledge and comfort with 8-count and 6-count Lindy Hop movements including basic turns, swing outs, Lindy circles, tuck turns, sugar pushes, and Charleston.
No Refunds.
Online registration for this workshop has now closed, but you may still pay at the door and join us! At-the-door cost for the workshop and the dance is $75.
Housing
Housing placements will be announced by September 24th.
Instructors
Kristin Sorci
With a lifelong background as a gymnast, dancer, musician, and coach, Kristin began her young training in jazz, tap, and ballet. Enjoying her studies in both dance and tumbling, she naturally navigated into Swing dancing, and as a teen, quickly became a Lindy Hop, Blues, and West Coast Swing instructor, performer, and judge both nationally and abroad. With a 26 year career teaching Vernacular Jazz, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Blues, Charleston, and various other swing era dances, Kristin is always focused on breaking down music to movement, creating a unique rhythmic style that is complex and intricate. Kristin has not only been a titleholder or held placements at such esteemed events such as The American Lindy Hop Championship, The Open Swing Dance Championship, Camp Hollywood/ National Jitterbug Championship, Swing Diego Dance Championships, Capital Swing Convention, and Boogie By The Bay, she has also been a multi-season featured choreographer and coach for the the hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance", the Los Angeles COLSAC Theater Company, IAGG, a performer/instructor with Cirque Du Soleil, a multiple venue owner and organizer, and a board member for various swing dance organizations. Kristin is eternally grateful for her time spent with the originators of Lindy Hop, Balboa, West Coast Swing, and Rhythm Tap, and has spent her life teaching, judging, and choreographing — traveling the world while spreading the joy of Swing dancing. |
Matt Erickson
National competitor, instructor, and choreographer with 25 years of experience in the world of Lindy Hop and vintage swing of all varieties. Having studied over 15 dance styles, with accolades from notable events such as ALHC, ULHS, Boogie By The Bay, and over a decade of Workshop intensives taught across the west coast. Having had the privilege of learning first hand from Lindy Hop greats such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, and Don Hampton - Matt is excited to bring his skills and knowledge to the Huntsville community alongside Kristin Sorci. |