DJ workshop and SESSion with Sam Carroll
A Talk-and-Try workshop on DJing for dancers.
Bring your questions and topics for discussion - we'll let them structure our session.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're a brand new DJ, an experienced DJ, or just want to come and have a look. Kids and teens are also welcome. Musicians are especially welcome.
And EVERYONE is welcome at the social dancing SESSh afterwards - come be our guinea pigs!
1) DJ WORKSHOP IN 2 PARTS
TALK:
A casual (yet guided) talk about DJing for swing dancers (lindy hoppers, balboa dancers, solo jazzers, shaggers, and even blues dancers 😃).
Some topics:
- how to get started in DJing
- how to get bigger gigs interstate and overseas
- DJ bios and photos: putting a PR pack together
- DJing is improvised: how to put a set together on the fly
- being a pro: how to talk to organisers and get gigs
TRY:
We'll get a pile of sound gear and set it up for a gig.
- no experience necessary
- we'll work in small teams (of 2 or 3)
- using real sound gear
2) PRACTICE SESSION (SOCIAL DANCE)
We'll DJ a little social dance for our friends, learning how to combine songs in real time, and how to handle sound gear.
- dealing with mistakes and problems without stress
- learning to read a crowd
- using your tech.
Who is sam carroll?
This session will be led by International DJ Sam Carroll who's been DJing since 2005, and DJed small local parties in Melbourne, Sydney, Sweden, Seoul, Vienna, Hobart, London... everywhere, and DJed huge events like Lindy Focus (USA), Herräng Dance Camp, Snowball (Sweden), SEOUL lindyfest, Rhythm Korea 리듬코리아, AJW (Seoul), SLX - Sydney Lindy Exchange, Melbourne Lindy Exchange (MLX), Hullabaloo - The Perth Lindy Exchange, Melbourne Swing Festival, Sydney Swing Festival, Sydney Bal Weekend.... and many more.
She's also been head DJ for many big Australian events, run innumerable parties and weekend events, and featured on panel discussions and workshops about DJing.
Is this a safe space
Yep. We will be following the Swing Dance Sydney code of conduct, which means that if you feel unsafe, or need help, we have your back. Sydney swing and blues dancers do not tolerate sexual harassment, racism, homophobia, or other smack talk.
Note: we will be dealing with electricity, and handling gear, and you will be responsible for your own body and safety. No unaccompanied minors, please.
