Michael & Evita, full time dancers in NYC, bring an exuberant energy and joy to every project, whether it’s teaching classes worldwide or performing in renown theaters. Their combined resumes span the globe from Dubai to the UK, Sweden to Australia! Evita and Michael were the featured Lindy Hop couple in the 2008 Japan Broadway tour of SWING! They have performed at The Rose Theatre and The Kennedy Center with Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Commercials and other television appearances have popped up frequently for Evita and Michael since they advanced to finals in Las Vegas on season 3 of FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance—the only Lindy Hop couple to do so.
Thanks to Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, in 2003, Evita and Michael were introduced to each other while working with Ryan’s company in Los Angeles. Since then, Evita and Michael have been members of Swing Xtreme and have performed at The Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Camp Savoy, and at the Lyric Theater in the West End of London.
Michael and Evita have won awards at several national Swing events, most notably their 1st place wins in the Cabaret Divisions at ALHC and ILHC. Michael and Evita are recognized for their ability to combine technical feats with phenomenal dancing and theatrical storytelling.
Currently, the two teach regular classes at Dance Manhattan and continue to travel the world. As teachers, Michael and Evita emphasize anatomy and efficient use of the body. Connecting movements and clearly projecting direction help create their lead and follow technique. Above all other descriptions, one will surely say that Michael and Evita are inspiring to watch and possess a warm welcome to any student of Lindy Hop.
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Newton, MA
Friday, April 15, 2011
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Newton, MA
Saturday, April 16, 2011
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Newton, MA
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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7:30–8:30pm
Blue Notes
Some smooth Blues movement for when the tempos drop. A great treat in partner connection for any style of dance. No partner needed, intermediate to advanced, previous experience required.
8:40–9:40pm
’20s Charleston
A mix of solo and partnered Charleston from the 1920’s. No partner needed, intermediate to advanced, previous experience required.
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1:30–2:30pm
Lindy Hop Fundamentals
For beginners and anyone wanting to review or refine basics. No partner or experience needed.
2:45–3:45pm
Building on Your Basics
Building on fundamentals, follows on from Lindy Hop Fundamentals. No partner needed, all levels.
4:00–5:00pm
Rhythm & Syncopations
Variations for both leaders and follows using your favorite Lindy Hop moves. No partner needed, intermediate to advanced, previous experience required.
8:15pm–12-30am
Uptown Swing Dance
(8:15–9:00pm Swing Lesson)
Toni Lynn Washington
Blues, Swing, traditional R&B
band information
plus Dance Exhibition by Michael Jagger & Evita Arce
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1:15–2:15pm
Solo Jazz
Start the day with authentic Jazz movements working on solo steps, body lines and self control. Non-partner, all levels.
2:30–3:30pm
Spins & Turns
Work on technique, balance and pivots as you add spins and turns into your social dancing. No partner needed, intermediate to advanced, previous experience required.
3:45–4:45pm
Fast Lindy
Michael and Evita help you push your tempos and build up stamina. No partner needed, intermediate to advanced, previous experience required.
5:00–6:00pm
Lindy Hop Partner Routine
Bring a partner, be challenged and learn a cool Lindy Hop routine! Partner required, int/adv to advanced, previous experience required.
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Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Please bring a change of clean shoes, either sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes.
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Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Please bring a change of clean shoes, either sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes.
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Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Please bring a change of clean shoes, either sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes.
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There will be three days of workshops on Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17, 2011. All classes will be at the Lower Falls Community Center, Newton, MA. There is also a Swing dance with the Toni Lynn Washington Band at Uptown Swing Dance on Saturday night at Brookline Tai Chi with a dance exhibition by Michael and Evita. The workshop early registration discount deadlines are Wednesday, March 16, 2011 for the Early Bird rate and Wednesday, April 6, 2011 for the Discount rate. Space is limited so please register early to ensure a spot.
Registration: Full payment required to hold your spot. Partners not required except for the Lindy Hop Partner Routine workshop (if you are looking for a partner we will help match people at the workshops). Same price to watch workshops. Please note, for these workshops there will be no refunds after Wednesday, April 6, 2011. No videotaping permitted. If pre-registered, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your first workshop each day to allow time to check-in and warm-up. If not pre-registered, please arrive 20 minutes early to allow time to register. If you are not able to pre-register, please still submit an on-line registration form to help speed your registration on the day.
Shoes & Bags: Please be sure to bring clean dry sneakers (smoother soles have less traction and are better, allowing for easy turning) or soft-soled flat dance shoes. (Please, no hard soled, or black rubber soled shoes that leave marks.) Please change shoes on the entrance mat to help prevent outside wet, salt and grit from getting on the wooden floor. Please leave all bags and street shoes outside the gymnasium so as to maximize the dance space.
Snacks & Drinks: You may want to bring snacks for the breaks. Juice and bottled water will be available for purchase, but there are no vending machines in the buildings. There are nearby places to get food, however, in Newton there is nothing close enough if time is short.
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Cost per person
Discounts are for the same person taking multiple workshops.
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Number of Workshops |
Early Bird
Payment by March 16, 2011 |
Discount
Payment by April 6, 2011 |
Full
Payment after April 6, 2011 |
Any single workshop |
$15 |
$19 |
$23 |
Any 2 workshops |
$30 |
$38 |
$46 |
Any 3 workshops |
$45 |
$57 |
$69 |
Any 4 workshops |
$55 |
$70 |
$85 |
Any 5 workshops |
$65 |
$83 |
$101 |
Any 6 workshops |
$75 |
$96 |
$117 |
Any 7 workshops |
$85 |
$109 |
$133 |
Any 8 workshops |
$95 |
$122 |
$149 |
All 9 workshops |
$105 |
$135 |
$165 |
All 9 workshops & Uptown Swing Dance |
$115 |
$145 |
$175 |
Uptown Swing Dance |
+$15 (+$10 with student ID) |
+$15 (+$10 with student ID) |
+$15 (+$10 with student ID) |