Welsh Weekender
Winter Edition with
Jenny Thomas
20.01.2024 - 21.01.2024
Dinas Powys Parish Hall, Britway Road, Dinas Powys, CF64 4AF
ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY
Booking opens on 09.10.2023 at 1pm
We are so excited to be able to announce the winter edition of our Welsh Weekender, welcoming back UK Lindy Hop legend Jenny Thomas for two days of incredible teaching and sharing in south Wales!
Jenny was introduced to authentic jazz dances like Lindy Hop and Charleston back in 1992, after which she was invited to join “Zoots and Spangles Authentic Jazz Company”. She has gone on to share her love of Lindy Hop internationally for more than three decades. As well as being a Lindy Hop powerhouse, Jenny has also been choreographing Charleston, Salsa and the Pros’ group routines on BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing” since 2006.
Perfect for dancers who want to kick their Lindy up a notch, this is a great opportunity to learn from an icon of the UK Lindy Hop scene (assisted by Benjie Talbott).
PLUS we’ll keep the party going with our Saturday Night Dance featuring live music from The Hopkins & Oliver Quintet, and our Sunday Tea Dance with local DJs. All in the beautiful, Dinas Powys Parish Hall with its half sprung floor, just 20 minutes from the centre of the Welsh Capital.
The Weekend
Saturday 20th Jan: 4hrs Lindy Hop Workshops
Saturday Night: Live Band + Evening Dance
Sunday 21st Jan: 4hrs Lindy Hop Workshops
Sunday Late Afternoon: Farewell Tea Dance
The workshops are “open level” however it will be assumed that all attendees are comfortable social dancing 6 count, 8 count and Charleston ideas to a range of tempos (not suitable for beginners). You will have been dancing for a couple of years, are comfortable swinging out (and know a few variations) and are ready for more challenges. You want to explore technique as well as individual expression in your dancing and are ready to take on new ideas.
Event Prices
WORKSHOP & SOCIAL TICKETS
WHOLE WEEKEND TICKET: £100 (INCLUDES ALL SOCIALS)
SATURDAY TICKET: £60 (INCLUDES SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL ONLY)
SUNDAY TICKET: £50 (INCLUDES SUNDAY TEA DANCE ONLY)
SOCIAL ONLY TICKETS
SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL TICKET: £15* (*£10 IF YOU HAVE A SUNDAY ONLY TICKET)
SUNDAY TEA DANCE TICKET: £8 (CASH ON THE DOOR)
Terms & Conditions
Bookings are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled by the organiser. In the case that the event is cancelled, all attendees will be fully refunded or offered a chance to pass their booking over to a new date.
If you purchase a ticket and then cannot make the event, please let us know as we will operate a waiting list and may be able to put you in touch with someone who can take your place.
Safety Measures
As this larger event brings together so many people of all ages and health concerns from across the country, we may ask all attendees to show a negative Lateral Flow Test on first arrival at the event. Safety policy decisions will be made closer to the date and attendees will be informed. When you sign up, you are agreeing to abide by such safety requirements if they are in place. This includes those attending just the socials.
If you test positive for COVID, or display symptoms, we ask that you do not attend.