Taiping Swing 2007 will be the first ever swing dance camp in Hong Kong, offering a full weekend of classes with top class instructors Daniel Wahrenberg and Nessie Nylund from Sweden, and Christopher McMullan from Australia.
The weekend will follow 2 tracks: beginner-intermediates and intermediate-advanced, plus a few open classes suitable for all levels. Our beautiful venue is the Harbour Room at the Aberdeen Boat Club (20 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong), a comfortable air-conditioned ballroom with a panoramic sea view.
REGISTER
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Full weekend pass (10am-5pm both days) : HK$1000 (registered and paid before 5 Sept) / HK$1200 after 5 Sept
One day pass (10am-5pm Sat OR Sun): HK$700 (registered and paid before 5 Sept) / HK$800 after 5 Sept
The full weekend registration fee includes:
- Full 12 hours of intensive classes from champion instructors
- Light buffet lunch on both days
- Unlimited tea/coffee/water/snacks throughout
The one day pass includes the same but on 1 day (6 hours of classes).
Taiping Swing! dance on Saturday night - $100 entry includes standard drink and appetisers.
Full weekend pass (10am-5pm both days) : HK$1000 (registered and paid before 5 Sept) / HK$1200 after 5 Sept
One day pass (10am-5pm Sat OR Sun): HK$700 (registered and paid before 5 Sept) / HK$800 after 5 Sept
The full weekend registration fee includes:
- Full 12 hours of intensive classes from champion instructors
- Light buffet lunch on both days
- Unlimited tea/coffee/water/snacks throughout
The one day pass includes the same but on 1 day (6 hours of classes).
Taiping Swing! dance on Saturday night - $100 entry includes standard drink and appetisers.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Wahrenberg and Therese "Nessie" Nylund from Sweden
Daniel started dancing in 1989 and Nessie in 1992. Since then they have been practicing and competing with different partners in Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Rock’n’roll and the Swedish dances Bugg and Doublebug (dancing with two partners at the same time!). In 1997 Daniel became Swedish Champion in Lindy Hop and again in 2003 but in Doublebug. In 2002 Daniel also won the European Championships in Doublebug. Between 1997 and 1999 Daniel worked with the famed Lindy Hop group The Rhythm Hot Shots. Nessie and Daniel started dancing together in 2006.
Christopher McMullan from Perth, Australia
Perth has a swing scene around 10 years old, influenced geatly by the Savoy Style Lindy Hop of Frankie Manning and the Harlem Hotshots of Sweden. It is predominantly a social dancing scence, well known for the slightly crazy social dancers it produces. Chris is a product of that scene, a social dancer with his own unique style. He is a dancer who has spent many hours researching and practicing the fundamentals of swing dancing. Developing his teaching style with dance school Swingcrazy, he brings many of the techniques that have made him a successful dancer to the classes he teaches. Chris strong social dancing background has helped him achieve competition results including 2007 Hullabaloo Jack & Jill 2nd place and 2006 Tokyo Swing Festival Jack & Jill Champion.
Daniel started dancing in 1989 and Nessie in 1992. Since then they have been practicing and competing with different partners in Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Rock’n’roll and the Swedish dances Bugg and Doublebug (dancing with two partners at the same time!). In 1997 Daniel became Swedish Champion in Lindy Hop and again in 2003 but in Doublebug. In 2002 Daniel also won the European Championships in Doublebug. Between 1997 and 1999 Daniel worked with the famed Lindy Hop group The Rhythm Hot Shots. Nessie and Daniel started dancing together in 2006.
Christopher McMullan from Perth, Australia
Perth has a swing scene around 10 years old, influenced geatly by the Savoy Style Lindy Hop of Frankie Manning and the Harlem Hotshots of Sweden. It is predominantly a social dancing scence, well known for the slightly crazy social dancers it produces. Chris is a product of that scene, a social dancer with his own unique style. He is a dancer who has spent many hours researching and practicing the fundamentals of swing dancing. Developing his teaching style with dance school Swingcrazy, he brings many of the techniques that have made him a successful dancer to the classes he teaches. Chris strong social dancing background has helped him achieve competition results including 2007 Hullabaloo Jack & Jill 2nd place and 2006 Tokyo Swing Festival Jack & Jill Champion.
CLASS SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Saturday 15 Sept
Beginner-Intermediates
10.00am-10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Rhythm, Swingouts, Movement (CM).
11.45am – 1.15pm: Basics, Turns, J Leads (CM)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: Charleston, Reverse Charleston, Jig Walks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
Intermediate-Advanced
10.00am - 10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Frame Technique (DN)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Leadable Tricks (DN)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: Music and Improvisation (DN)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
TAIPING SWING! Party - 6.00 - onwards: Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St. Central
Entry is $100 including appetisers buffet-style and 1 standard drink.
DAY 2 - Sunday 16 Sept
Beginner-Intermediates
10.00am-10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Pops and Throwouts (CM)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Instructor's Choice (CM)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: OPEN - Reverse Charleston Variations, 10 count entry and Russian Kicks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
Intermediate-Advanced
10.00am - 10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Jazz Routines (DN)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Figure Variations (DN)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: OPEN - Reverse Charleston Variations, 10 count entry and Russian Kicks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
Beginner-Intermediates
10.00am-10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Rhythm, Swingouts, Movement (CM).
11.45am – 1.15pm: Basics, Turns, J Leads (CM)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: Charleston, Reverse Charleston, Jig Walks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
Intermediate-Advanced
10.00am - 10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Frame Technique (DN)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Leadable Tricks (DN)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: Music and Improvisation (DN)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
TAIPING SWING! Party - 6.00 - onwards: Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St. Central
Entry is $100 including appetisers buffet-style and 1 standard drink.
DAY 2 - Sunday 16 Sept
Beginner-Intermediates
10.00am-10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Pops and Throwouts (CM)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Instructor's Choice (CM)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: OPEN - Reverse Charleston Variations, 10 count entry and Russian Kicks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
Intermediate-Advanced
10.00am - 10.15am: Registration
10.15am – 11.45am: Jazz Routines (DN)
11.45am – 1.15pm: Figure Variations (DN)
1.15pm – 2.00pm: Break for lunch
2.00pm – 3.30pm: OPEN - Reverse Charleston Variations, 10 count entry and Russian Kicks (CM)
3.30pm – 5.00pm: OPEN - Routine (DN)
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