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Saturday, April 23rd

Workshops

This year we've decided to continue a tradition of workshops and will have Peter Vawter teaching during the event again! More details about classes and levels will be announced soon.

Mandi GouldPeter Vawter

Peter is one of the most musical lindy dancers in the world. His singular position as musician turned dancer has allowed him to capitalize on his vast musical knowledge, and use that as a foundation for what has become his very unique, and effective style of dance. His dancing is so effective, that he has won the American Strictly title which requires impromptu creativity and great musicality, because the dancers aren’t aware of the music selection before they compete. His musicality is also evident in his choreography, in which his blues focus has allowed him to win the American Blues title - twice! His students love his energetic and musicality based approach. Currently living in Osaka, Peter is the resident philanthropist of Mechakucha Swing, donating his time, knowledge, experience, and creativity to help nourish swing in Japan.

Class Schedule

Time Class Description
10:30 Balboa For All basic bal feel and steps, what you need to know to be a bal dancer!
12:00 Stretching Your Lindy look like the pros with the stretching that kick your Lindy into high gear!
14:00 Swinging the Blues learn to feel the blues in your body, translate music into moves and infuse blues into your regular dancing with body control, lead/follow and adding angles to make your blues more powerful!
15:30 Feeling the Music a one of a kind class with live musicians that looks at different forms of music and how to interpret that in your dancing. Includes steps and movements and how they change as the music changes. Become a better dancer by understanding the music!

Location: Tango Chino studio
Address: Room 05020, 5th floor, building B, Chaowai SOHO Beijing (Map »)
Door Price: 100 rmb / class (please come a bit earlier if you have to pay for the class!)

Bicycle Tour to Old Town

As an alternative to workshops for those who want to use the chance to see Beijing instead of classes we have arranged a bike tour to the old part of the city with famous hutongs, Drum and Bell Towers, Prince Gong's mansion and other attractions. The weather should be just right for a nice pleasant bike ride through old streets of Beijing!

Time: 10:00
Location: Meeting at Gulou Dajie Subway station (Line 2) Exit B, Ground Level

Beijing Roast Duck Dinner

Peking Duck is perhaps the most famous dish in Beijing (hence the name) and has been a perennial favorite since the Yuan Dynasty – that’s about 800 years! Beijing’s duck is prized for its thin, crispy skin with the most authentic versions serving mostly the skin with thin slices of meat, carved right at the table by master chefs, then wrapped in paper thin crepes with a slightly sweet sauce complimented by julienned cucumber and spring onion.

That said, fear not vegetarian friends, we have a special treat in store for you!

Time: 7.30 - 8.30 pm
Location: Beijing XiaoWangFu (北京小王府)
Address: Building 2, Guanghua Dongli, Guanghua Road (Map »)

Speak Easy Night

To round off a great day, we will have a Speak Easy party featuring the Hot Club of Beijing - the swingin'est gypsy jazz band this side of the Yangtze!

Dress for this evening is sly, shady and underground - 1920s/1930s style!

We have some Charleston and Tap performances prepared for you this night!

Time: 9.00 pm - late
Location: Frank's Place (Map »)
Address: West of Rosedale Hote, Lido area
Door Price: 50 RMB