Beginners Jive Boot Camp
4 Hour Afternoon Beginners Course in Garforth
15/5/2024 - half the places have now gone
This event is suitable for people who:
> Have never danced before.
> Can dance but have never done partnered dancing.
> Can do partnered dancing but have never done Rock n Roll & Rockabilly jive.
> Have Jived in the past but would like a refresher.
To ensure we can spend time with everyone attending, numbers for this course are limited.
Advanced bookings help us with the organisation of events by letting us know how many people are coming as well as saving time as people arrive.
What should I expect at a want2jive event? - take a look in at our event videos.
What exactly IS Rock n Roll and Rockabilly Jive? - take a look at our Newcomers section for a rundown on what it's all about.
Details
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Date:
Saturday 22nd June 2024
Time:
Doors open 1.15pm. Boot Camp runs from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
Location:
Firthfields Community Centre
Firthfields
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 2HD
By car - 6 minutes from M1 J46 (Leeds East).
Please bring your own refreshments.
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For more information, contact Dave 07976 793778 -
Information
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4 hour Saturday afternoon crash courses in 1950s Rock n Roll and Rockabilly Jive designed to get you up to speed with the core basics and provide you with enough information to practice at home, hit the dancefloor at events or come along to join us at our weekly Classes in Ferrybridge!
Before the event, you'll receive:
Video training material so you can practice and get a head start before the event... YES, Homework!
The afternoon will include:
> The fundamental steps, footwork and handwork on which the dance depends.
> The tricks that will allow you to dance to different music speeds.
> A selection of basic moves which will allow you to build your own routine.
> Plenty of refreshment breaks and time to practice.
> A home training regime supplemented by website content exclusive to want2jive Class Members.
Tea and coffee available. Please bring your own snacks and drinks.
You and your partner will also have to decide who's Leading and who's Following.
There's more information about this in the Partnered Dancing section of our Newcomers Guide. -
Booking
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You must be registered as a want2jive Member and be logged in to book places at this event.
Payment can be made by BACS, Paypal or Cheque.
Registration is simple, free and it validates your email address so we know where to send your booking confirmation... and homework ;) You'll only need to give us your email address and a name, and once you've Registered you'll get access to additional features on the website!
Once you've been to one of our Classes or Courses, you'll also get access to a selection of online training videos :)
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Some footage from our Beginners Boot Camps - for more videos, go to our Media page
Will I have to swap partners?
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You and your partner can stay together and learn together!
We don't do rotations or bits of moves with different people, but we may occasionally give people the option to briefly swap for fun.
It's actually rather good fun, very useful and not at all daunting once you've done it the first time :) -
Please note that no-one in these pictures has
attended one of our classes... Yet ;)