Swing Dance Sydney

Workshops v classes?

What's the difference?

Longer sessions, special teachers, more challenges.

Don't expect to leave with all the answers. Workshops give us space to work on routines, rhythms, and concepts, and we usually go home with things to work on.

Workshops are a great way to deepen your learning and to experiment with new ideas, steps, and dance styles.

What to expect

• A solid day or longer session focussed on more intensive learning.
• Participants come ready to do some work, and usually leave with a head full of ideas and goals.
• Special guest teachers, or local teachers exploring their specialities.
• Themed sessions with a particular focus or interesting structure.
• Workshop weekends include parties and social dancing - because that's why we do classes and workshops!

Photography and video

• Most (but not all!) workshops allow time for students to film a 'recap' of class material. This might be demonstrated by the teachers, or by students and teachers. Don't expect every workshop and teacher to provide time to film. Unless it's specified in the workshop description, this is an extra option teachers might provide.
• Do not photograph, film, or record audio of teachers or your class mates during workshops.
• Staff photographers and videographers may be in the workshop to record material. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, let them know. They are obliged to delete videos of photos of you, and to avoid recording you in future.

What should you bring and wear?

Expect a longer day with more work. Workshops are more casual than a party, and seasoned dancers come ready to get sweaty. So you should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

You should bring:

• A change of clothes (even just a spare tshirt).
• A towel for sweat.
• A drink bottle full of water.
• Snacks that don't need to be refrigerated (eg fruit, muesli bars, dried fruit and nuts).
• Shoe options (if you worry about the slipperiness or stickiness of the floor).