STEVEN MITCHELL and VIRGINIE JENSEN return to Rochester, NY for the 13th year!
November 5-7, 2010
Be ready to register in August for two days of inspiring Lindy Hop workshops for dancers at any level, hot evening dances and epic late-night parties at the Lindy Compound.
Weekend DJs RAYNED WILES (DC) and GRAHAM MARKS (Alfred, NY)
About Steven: Steven Mitchell started his dance career by studying Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom and Hip Hop in both Los Angeles and New York. He started Lindy Hopping / Swing Dancing 1978/1979 together with his partner Erin Stevens. They worked with Al Minns in New York 1982, and brought Frankie Manning out of retirement in 1986 by working together with him.
About Virginie: Virginie has over 20 years of dance experience that includes Jazz, Classical Ballroom, Swing, Ballet. Virginie began teaching Lindy Hop in 1997, and in 1999 paired up with Steven Mitchell to teach full-time internationally. Known for her unique style, spinning and connection, Virginie draws from her extensive dance experience to teach grace, frame and flash to the followers.
Online earlybird registration is now open for Rochester’s 13th Steven and Virginie workshop weekend!
Registrants must take advantage of the all-in earlybird price of $125 USD before September 15 to get the lowest price.
All-In package includes admission to: Friday night class & dance, all Saturday and Sunday classes, and the Saturday night dance. The All-In package is the only package that includes both the Friday evening and Saturday evening dances with classes.
Get ready for two days of inspiring Lindy Hop workshops for dancers at any level, hot evening dances and epic late-night parties at the Lindy Compound. Live music by Gordon Webster and his band. Weekend DJs Rayned Wiles (DC) and Graham Marks (Alfred, NY).
- Groove Juice Swing
Not all strange men in the forest are Prince Charmings, no matter how well they dance.
Update: The Friday evening class will be “Let Your Soul Shout Louder!,” a soul dancing class with Steven and Virginie. Last year was a blast so be sure to arrive by 8:15pm on Friday to start the party! The class will be followed by a swing and soul dance featuring DJs Rayned Wiles (DC) and Graham Marks (Alfred, NY).
Get ready for two days of inspiring Lindy Hop workshops for dancers at any level, hot evening dances and epic late-night parties at the Lindy Compound. Live music by Gordon Webster and his band.
- Groove Juice Swing
Not all strange men in the forest are Prince Charmings, no matter how well they dance.
Class schedule posted! Only three weeks left to register!
Rochester’s 13th Steven and Virginie workshop weekend is only three weeks away! Register now to guarantee your spot in the classes. Remember, you must be registered and paid to get housing!
Also, take a look at the class schedule for this year. Here are just a few of the highlights:
- Soul dancing class on Friday night
- Jazz with Steven
- Two musicality classes with Gordon Webster and his band!
If you register for the all-in package, you get everything: Friday night class & dance, all Saturday and Sunday classes, and the Saturday night dance.
Also available: One-day class passes (for purchase now on our website) and a la carte class and dance passes at the door.
Last day for Steven and Virginie online registration!
Thursday, November 4 is the last day to register online for the Rochester Steven and Virginie workshop weekend! Online registration will close at midnight today (Thursday). Prices will be higher at the door, so save money and register now!
If you register for the all-in package, you get everything:
- Friday night class and dance
- Saturday and Sunday classes
- Saturday night dance.
Also available: One-day class passes (for purchase now on our website) and a la carte class and dance passes at the door.
A few reminders:
- Arrive early for the soul dancing class on Friday night (8pm)
- Light food (bagels, apples, etc) will be provided during the workshops
- We’re dressing up for the Saturday evening dance and we hope you do too!
- Daylight Savings time change happens on Sunday morning, so we'll all have a whole extra hour of dancing (or sleep)!
