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The Es'CAPE Dance Club based in CAPE Ettelbruck will hold a special edition dedicated to swing dancing.

After the success of its salsa, rockabilly and batuk evenings, CAPE is set to organise this swing edition on Saturday 20 January in collaboration with the Swing Dance Luxembourg association. This day will commence with a series of workshops adapted to different levels. From 19:30, the dance evening will open with a taster, an initiation for absolute beginners and at 20:30, the musicians of The Schwings Band, a vintage swing and New Orleans-style jazz outfit from Vilnius will make an entry.

The following workshops will be available on the day:

  • 13:00-14:15: “All about Switching” workshop by Danielle & Freya, requiring previous Lindy Hop experience. This workshop is intended for dance enthusiasts wishing to explore the alternation of roles during a dance. This class offers a series of original switches. A basic knowledge of both dance roles, leader and follower, is recommended, ideally acquired during one semester (or more) of participation in Swing Dance Luxembourg classes.
  • 14:30-15:45: “Make up your own Rhythms!” by Danielle & Freya, requiring previous Lindy Hop experience. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to incorporate the catchy rhythms of swing into the world of Lindy Hop. Under the guidance of instructors, participants will be guided through fun exercises aimed at encouraging the creation of personalized base patterns. Experimenting with these individual patterns with a partner is an essential step in this workshop. A prerequisite for this class is comfort with the basics of Lindy Hop, in six and eight counts.
  • 16:00-17:15: “Jammin’ solo” workshop by Danielle & Freya. This workshop offers the opportunity to share a solo dance with a group of dancers, performing as a duo or in small groups, and integrating a jam circle. Participants will have the opportunity to learn simple but captivating movements, designed to brighten up their experience in the jam circle. It should be noted that this course welcomes all skill levels, and no prior experience is necessary. The instructors are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone, whether absolute beginner or advanced dancer, can find new sources of inspiration for their learning and artistic development.
  • 19:30-20:30: Taster Introductory session for absolute beginners.
  • 20:30-01:00: Concert & open dance floor Live music from The Schwings Band, a vintage swing and New Orleans-style jazz outfit from Vilnius, Lithuania.

The price for the Dance Night (taster session included) is €26 (normal) and €13 for dancers under 26. The Dance Night plus one workshop costs €40 (normal) and €20 (under 26). The Dance Night plus two workshops costs €55 (normal) and €27.50 (under 26). The Dance Night plus three workshops costs €67 (normal) and €33.50 (under 26).

Reservations can be made via tel.: 2681-2681 or via email: tickets@cape.lu. More information is available at the website cape.lu.

Venue: CAPE (Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck, 1, place Marie Adélaïde, L-9063 Ettelbruck)

Organiser: Es'CAPE Dance Club

Price: See above

Reservations: See above