Spring Workshops with
Bradley Smith and Bethany Powell
Join Lindy Hoppers Bradley Smith and Bethany Powell for a Saturday of swing dance workshops on May 13th!
1-2pm: Roots of Swing
2:15-3:15pm: Classic Lindy Moves and Movement
3:30-4:30pm: Creating Shapes with Intent
Prerequisite: All three of the Portland Swing Project or Lindy Maine A-level classes or equivalent experience
(must be comfortable with 6 and 8-count Lindy Hop and swingouts)
Location: East End Community School, 195 North St. Portland
(plenty of free parking)
Cost:
$18 for one workshop
$34 for two workshops
$45 for all three workshops
Bring: A water bottle and comfortable clothes. Masks are required.
Preregistration is required below
After the workshops we're heading to Maine Craft Distilling for swing dancing to the Zoot Jumpers from 7:30-9:30pm.
All are welcome for dancing, and there's no cover charge. Please tip your servers and the band.
Bradley Smith and Bethany Powell
Join Lindy Hoppers Bradley Smith and Bethany Powell for a Saturday of swing dance workshops on May 13th!
1-2pm: Roots of Swing
2:15-3:15pm: Classic Lindy Moves and Movement
3:30-4:30pm: Creating Shapes with Intent
Prerequisite: All three of the Portland Swing Project or Lindy Maine A-level classes or equivalent experience
(must be comfortable with 6 and 8-count Lindy Hop and swingouts)
Location: East End Community School, 195 North St. Portland
(plenty of free parking)
Cost:
$18 for one workshop
$34 for two workshops
$45 for all three workshops
Bring: A water bottle and comfortable clothes. Masks are required.
Preregistration is required below
After the workshops we're heading to Maine Craft Distilling for swing dancing to the Zoot Jumpers from 7:30-9:30pm.
All are welcome for dancing, and there's no cover charge. Please tip your servers and the band.
About Bradley Smith: Bradley has been enjoying swing dancing for over twenty years. He strives to continuously grow as a dancer learning from old clips and modern masters alike. There is joy and comedy in Lindy Hop that he celebrates, and he hopes to inspire his students to discover the wonderful journey of jazz dancing.
About Bethany Powell: Bethany has been dancing Lindy Hop for over 20 years, and has been invited to teach and perform all over the world. She loves seeing students reconnect to the joy of using their bodies in a creative, improvised, cooperative endeavor. She loves how swing dancing offers challenges and rewards both for total beginners and for veteran dancers alike. And she loves how it feels to be in a room filled with people enjoying dancing to great music.