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Swing Summit - Summer - Peter and Lauren

Fri, Jul 05

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Suburban Swing Various locations

International Swing Dance Masters Instructors Peter & Lauren live in Abbotsford for the Annual Summer Swing Summit! Click Register now for more information. If you missed the registration we still have room! COme at 4 and we can register you!

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Swing Summit - Summer - Peter and Lauren
Swing Summit - Summer - Peter and Lauren

Time & Location

Jul 05, 2019, 7:00 p.m. – Jul 07, 2019, 11:00 p.m.

Suburban Swing Various locations, 33676 St Olaf Ave, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T6, Canada

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About the event

Swing Summit 2019 with Peter & Lauren

July 5-7 2019 in Abbotsford and CHWK

Welcome to the 18th annual Swing Summit

This year we will be hold the summer event locally!  

Our brand new hall is amazing and will accommodate the lessons and dances.

Prices:

$ 180 for the Weekend (not including Friday night Dance at Royal City - Campers discounted at the door)

Early Bird: $120 - Until June 13 2019 - Save $60 per person (not including Friday night Dance at Royal City - Campers discounted at the door)

Saturday night Hangar dance and social: $5 for non campers

Sunday night dance  Live band: $15 for non campers

Peter and Lauren are international swing dance masters.  It has been a while since we have had them here, so your in luck. 

They embody class, kindness, and knowledge of this dance we so hold dear.  They both are masters in Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Shag.

https://peterlaurendance.com/ for more about the amazing Peter and Lauren

Schedule:

Friday 7 pm - 11 pm  Opening Dance at Royal City Swing 318 Keary Street

New Westminster, British Columbia V3L3L3

Note: This is not included in the price but if you are registered for Swing Summit, you will receive a discount at the door. Names will be provided to Royal City. 

Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm Workshops at the hanger in CHWK 8435 Lockheed Pl Chilliwack, BC

4 pm  Balboa - A smooth and wonderful dance everyone in the swing dance world should know.   Balboa is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. The term Balboa originally referred to a dance characterized by its close embrace and full body connection. It emphasizes rhythmic weight shifts and lead-follow partnership. In this class, we will review the basics of Balboa and quickly bring you to a comfortable level on the dance floor. In the end you will have learned something  new or increased your skill level.  All levels dance

5 pm  Shag - Collegiate Shag is a partner dance done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. It belongs to the swing family of American vernacular dances that arose in the 1920s and 30s. All levels class.

Saturday 6 pm - 8 pm Get to know Peter and Lauren - Vintage or dress up semi formal attire encouraged. 

Potluck and Social at the hanger in CHWK 8435 Lockheed Pl Chilliwack, BC 

Bring food for the BBQ and something to share.  There is an oven and microwave available too.  We will also be providing drinks and snacks.  BYOB 

Saturday 8 PM - 1130 pm Hangar Dance -DJ music

8435 Lockheed Pl Chilliwack, BC

Hanger dance is included for registered dancers.

Non Registered dancers: $5 per person at the door

Sunday 1 pm - 5:30 pm Workshops

Suburban Swings Regular dance location 33676 St Olaf Ave, Abbotsford

1     pm   Beginner Lindy Hop recommended to have had some previous lindy hop classes.  This class is a break down of connection and fundamentals of lindy hop.  if your an advanced or intermediate dancer, come as the opposite role your accustom to and learn  more. 

2     pm   Lindy Hop  This is for the these dancers who have previously taken the  beginner lass or have been dancing lindy hop socially.  This is how to connect better and smoothly transition with style.  Must have completed some previous lindy hop classes.

315 pm   Lindy Hop musicality and putting it into your dance while building up your   repertoire of dance moves.  Must have completed some previous lindy hop classes.

430 pm  Balboa :  Putting it all together and finishing with style.  After this class, you will build confidence and add to your foundation.  This is about your connection and how to move around the dance floor.  there will be dance moves you will not want to miss.  Must have had done some previous Balboa classes or the first Balboa class of the weekend.  

Sunday 7 pm - 11 pm Dance with Live Band - Grand Slam

If you are struggling financially and truly are invested into learning the joy of Lindy hop and swing, please contact us for options.  Suburban Swing Initiative is to include everyone no matter the financial struggles.  Each person requesting this aid will be assessed on a individual need.  Confidentiality is priority and non of your information will be shared.  

Tickets

  • General Swing Summit 2019

    Missed the early bird prices? Not to worry, this will still be an amazing event for an amazing value!

    $180.00
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  • Sunday dance - Live band

    Sunday night dance with Live band. Location is at Suburban Swing.

    $15.00
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  • One class only pass

    This is good for one class only. Present this when you come to the class of your choice.

    $30.00
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  • Staff and VIP only

    This is Staff and VIP only - Please do not select this if you are not a staff member

    $0.00
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