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The Swing Era are proud to present our brand new festival... ATOMIC COCKTAIL!
Our International Swing Dance Weekender will be an explosion of dance and live music, bringing some of the best Lindy Hop teachers to Birmingham. Join us from 1st - 3rd November at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for an exciting and memorable weekend to meet new dancers, improve your Lindy technique and listen to some of the best musicians Birmingham has to offer.
Sign up for: Lindy Hop Beginners/Improvers (partnered), Lindy Hop Intermediate (partnered), Lindy Hop Advanced (partnered), Solo Jazz (Open Level)
Schedule -
Friday 1st November:
7.30pm: Welcome and Arrivals
8pm: Welcome Dance: welcoming everyone to Atomic Cocktail!
Saturday 2nd November:
Beginners Lindy Hop Classes: 11-1pm / 2-3pm
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Classes: 11-1pm / 2-4pm
8-12pm: Saturday Night Ball with The Jim Wynn Swing Orchestra (16 piece Big Band)
Sunday 3rd November:
Beginners Lindy Hop Classes: 11-1pm / 2-3pm
Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop & Solo Jazz Classes: 11-1pm / 2-4pm
4-7pm: Farewell Tea Dance
Meet your teachers:
Tanya-Louise Rose & Suky Chopra - From Birmingham
Suzanne Grubham & Martyn Nelson - From Birmingham
Trisha Sewell - From Hertfordshire
Isabella Gregorio & Markus Rosendal - From Sweden
Class Descriptions:
Solo Jazz - Open Level:
To dance solo jazz confidently the moves must feel comfortable in your body. If this causes you anxiety, then this class is for you! All abilities are welcome.
In these classes, the emphasis is on learning the style, technique, and rhythm of each move, as well as how to transition between them so that they ebb and flow.
Lindy Hop - Beginners/Improvers:
This class is suitable for total beginners and also people who have been dancing for a few months and are getting to grips with the basics. This might be your first Swing Dance festival.
This class will help form the basis of your Lindy Repertoire as you’ll be given the skills to feel confident dancing on the social dance floor
Lindy Hop - Intermediate:
This class is suitable for those who have been dancing Lindy Hop for a year or so. This might be your first Swing Dance festival but you are attending classes and social dances regularly.
Ideally you are familiar with moves such as Swing Out, Circle, Tuck Turn, Pass. This class will begin building up your repertoire of Lindy moves and will help you create your own styling.
Lindy Hop - Advanced:
This class is suitable for those who have a minimum of two years Lindy Hop experience. You regularly attend social dances and might be starting to experiment with variations and styling
Ideally you are comfortable dancing moves such as Texas Tommy, Swing Out, Tandem, Hand to Hand Charleston, Aeroplanes, Chase and are comfortable dancing at slower and faster paces
Tickets - Tier Information
First round of tickets - 26th July 6pm:
£130 (Single) £240 (Couple)
Second round of tickets - 2nd August 6pm:
£140 (Single) £260 (Couple)
Third round of tickets- 16th August 6pm:
£150 (Single) £280 (Couple)
Full price: 30th August 6pm:
£160 £300 (Couple)
All beginners tickets £80
Are Lead or Follow tickets showing sold out? We're working hard to keep the partnered classes even. Find someone to partner up with and purchase a Couple Ticket by starting a discussion in our Facebook event.
EXCLUSIVE HOTEL DEAL:
ALoft Birmingham Eastside (Marriott Hotels) are offering a special discount on their hotel rooms for all Atomic Cocktail attendees.
Their full address is: 4 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL (5mins walk from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire)
£115 per night for 1 or 2 guests (without breakfast) Breakfast is an additional £10 if booked upon arrival
Find further information and how to book HERE.
Atomic Cocktail: Terms & Conditions
For full terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy, please see view this page of our website.