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John Lindo Weekend

February 8, 2025

Join us for workshops, lessons, and a fundraiser dance as we host the one and only John Lindo, International award-winning West Coast Swing Champion and master instructor!

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John Lindo Weekend Schedule

Mastering the Anchor: The Key to West Coast Swing’s Iconic Style

12:30pm - 1:30pm (Check in/Warm up: 11:45pm - 12:30 pm)

All Levels*

OBJECTIVE:

By the end of this workshop, participants will develop a stronger understanding of West Coast Swing fundamentals, improve their partner connection and musicality, and gain practical styling tools to enhance their performance in both social and competitive settings.

Unlock the secret to West Coast Swing's signature smoothness, elasticity, and groove by perfecting your anchor step! In this transformative workshop, John will guide you through the mechanics and flow of this crucial movement, ensuring your technique is solid and stylish. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, he'll introduce fun and creative anchor variations that will elevate your dancing, making it both technically precise and uniquely expressive. Whether you're aiming for social dance excellence or competitive flair, this session is a must for taking your West Coast Swing to new heights!

The Art of Connection: The Secret Sauce

2:30pm - 3:30pm

All Levels*

OBJECTIVE:

Build better communication and partnership on the dance floor, fostering stronger connections.

Discover the secret to creating truly magical dances in this transformative workshop focused on the physical and emotional connection between partners. Learn how to fine-tune tension and resistance for effortless movement while enhancing communication to stay in sync with your partner’s energy. Whether you’re navigating the dance floor with a familiar partner or someone new, this session will equip you with the tools to create a seamless, fluid, and connected dance experience every time.

Dance on the Fly: Mastering Improvisation in West Coast Swing

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Intermediate/Advanced*

OBJECTIVE:

Encourage dancers to feel more confident and creative while improvising.

Step into the flow and discover the freedom of improvisation! This workshop will teach you how to make confident, on-the-spot decisions that elevate your dancing to an art form. Guided by John, you'll explore techniques for reading the music, responding to your partner, and seamlessly adapting in real time. From playful musical accents to fluid transitions, learn how to create unique moments on the dance floor that feel both organic and inspired.

Move That Body: Elevate Your West Coast Swing with Body Isolations & Lunges

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Intermediate/Advanced*

OBJECTIVE:

Participants will master the fundamentals of body isolations and lunges, learning how to incorporate them into West Coast Swing patterns effectively. By the end of the session, dancers will enhance their styling, improve control and balance, and gain confidence in expressing themselves creatively while maintaining connection with their partner.

Take your West Coast Swing to the next level with this electrifying workshop designed for intermediate to advanced dancers! Discover how to seamlessly integrate sleek body isolations and powerful lunges into your patterns, adding depth, style, and drama to your dancing. Learn techniques to create fluid motion, dynamic accents, and that extra "wow" factor to captivate any audience or partner. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to refine your movement vocabulary and stand out on the dance floor.

BONUS Workshop: Teacher Training

5:30pm - 6:15pm

All Levels*

OBJECTIVE:

Encourage current teachers to expand their dance teaching portfolio and spread the love for West Coast Swing. Inspire people on the fence about teaching or teaching this dance. Create opportunities for the West Coast Swing community to have more talented people sharing their knowledge and passion.

If you currently teach (any style of dance), assist with teaching or have interest in teaching West Coast Swing this workshop is for you.

Social Dance Fundraiser

Benefitting K9s For Warriors

Get ready for an unforgettable night of swing and rhythm! Renowned West Coast Swing champion John Lindo will be spinning the tunes as our guest DJ—and he’ll be hitting the dance floor too! Enjoy not one, but two amazing dance floors, with West Coast Swing lighting up one room and Lindy Hop taking center stage in the other. As a special treat, the evening will feature an electrifying Lindy Hop demonstration by the major sponsor, Piedmont Swing Dance Society. Your admission includes access to both dance floors, so bring your energy and get ready to swing the night away!

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