???: Modern English from America
An explosion in English dance compositions from American started in the late 1970s. This workshop will mostly cover more recent compositions with a selection of dances by Gary Roodman, Jenna Simpson, Joseph Pimentel, and others.
???: Historical English from America
Frank Van Cleef produced the first major volume of American reconstructions of English country dances around 1982; many more dances have been brought forth since his pioneering book. Dances for this workshop will be selected from reconstructions by Frank Van Cleef, George Fogg & Rich Jackson, Christine Helwig, Fried Herman, Jacqueline Schwab, and more.
???: Foster's Favorites
This workshop will cover a selection of Brad Foster's favorite dance old and new, with a mixture of compositions and reconstructions from both sides of the Atlantic, all gathered from his 50 years of teaching.
???: American Classic English
In the 1960's and 70's, the repertoire in America was very similar to that in England until the 1950's. Although some of that that old repertoire is now unfamiliar on both sides of the Atlantic, some dances are still considered perennial favorites or have been reintroduced in recent years. This workshop will cover classic repertoire still (or once again) popular in America today, sometimes with modern adaptations.
???: Andrew Shaw Interpretations
Andrew Shaw has published over 100 interpretations in six books starting with Mr Kynaston's Famous Dance in 2000, and he has an uncounted number of unpublished dances that have been presented during his frequent trips to America. This workshop will have a selection of Andrew's interpretations both old and new.
Saturday 11.30-12.45: Warm up for the Weekend — American!
Come and enjoy some fun dances to get the weekend started. Learn or revise the basics, plus hints and tips on style and technique, and some twirls and flourishes. American Contra Dancing and Square Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers.
Saturday 14.00-14.14: Modern Jive Taster Class
Modern Jive (Ceroc/LeRoc) is the easiest partner dance in the world. Come and learn the basics and have some fun on the dance-floor. There are over 300 classes around the UK.
Sunday 9.45-11.00: Waltz with Pizzazz!
You don't need any previous waltz experience to join in — we will be teaching the basics at the beginning of the workshop. Then, once everyone can walk in waltz time, we will show you lots more variations you can add to your repertoire. It's easier than you think to look great on the dance-floor!