SWING

Skip Up Sessions are workshop series that run multiple times per year.

Courses (Skip Up Sessions)

Intro to Social Swing Dancing

Sept17/24, Oct8/15, 2024

Learn to dance to jazz music in a fun and safe environment, and discover how to connect with a partner and the music with our vibrant community of dancers.

This class is intended for those with absolutely no experience, or those wishing to solidify their understanding of six-count steps and technique in their quest for mastery. No partner necessary!

$85 for 4 weeks of classes plus entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social and a Community Dance Practice on Oct 1.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

SEP 17 - OCT 15, 2024 (4 Tuesdays)
at 7:05pm - 8:15pm

Please arrive by 7pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

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$85 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

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The Next Step

Sept17/24, Oct8/15, 2024

Ready to take your next step in your swing dancing journey? Then this class is for you!

Building off of the material taught in the introductory courses, our instructors’ practiced eyes will ferret out what you need next.

Dancers that are comfortable with six and eight count basic moves and the principles of leading and following are welcome to join us. Our class emphasizes learning in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. You do not need to sign up with a partner.

$85 for 4 weeks of classes plus entry to our monthly social dance, Jazz Cats Social and a Community Dance Practice on Oct 1.

Instructors: Barney Lee & Katie Tang

SEP 17 - OCT 15, 2024 (4 Tuesdays)
at 8:30pm - 9:45pm

Please arrive by 8:20pm on the first evening to check in and sign your waiver.

New Westminster Secondary School, Dance Studio
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

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$85 per person
includes admission to one Jazz Cats Social event

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Everyone Can Jazz Jam

Sep10/17/24, Oct1/8/15/22, Nov5/19/26, Dec3, 2024

Learn about swing jazz music in a fun and supportive atmosphere, with enthusiastic and experienced facilitators.

Dancers, toe-tappers, jazz enthusiasts, and musicians of all abilities are welcome. No music experience is required. This is a safe space to try something new-to-you.

Swing jazz music was developed in the United States during the big band era. With easy to sing-along melodies and a driving rhythm, swing music is perfect for lindy hop and swing dancing.

Join us and the vibrant community of musicians, as we learn the basics of swing jazz music and how musicians play music together.

This workshop series will emphasize the skills required for building connections through jazz music, supporting and encouraging one another, playing music in a group, and participating in a jazz jam.

This is a judgment free environment.

If you are NEW to Everyone Can Jazz Jam, drop-in for a FREE visit. Participants under 15 years old are welcome to register with parent supervision.

Bring your own instrument or voice. You can rent an instrument from a local music store.

SEP 9 - DEC 3, 2024
7:00pm - 8:20pm

New Westminster Secondary School, Band Room
820 6th St., New Westminster, BC graphic-map pin

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$10 drop-in fee per week.

Cash or e-transfer to payments@uptownswingcollective.ca

Punch cards available for $60 - get your 7th session free!

This session will start at 7:10pm and run until 8:50pm - please arrive by 7pm to check-in.

Please check our facebook events or here on our website for dates each month.