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Friday night May 16 -

Social dancing at The Czech House (497 Queensberry St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 - MAP)

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Beginner blues dancing lesson
8:30 pm - 12:00 am - Fantastic live swing music with Jessie Gordon Quartet

Saturday night May 17 -

Workshops at Ela Rose Studios (20 Chingford St, Fairfield VIC 3078 - MAP)

11:00 am - 12:15 pm: Solo jazz musicality class...How a musician thinks about dancing with Jessie Gordon - For all levels - Take the opportunity to learn off an internationally renowned vocalist and jazz musician as she shares how her understanding of jazz music informs how she creates in her solo movement and dancing. 
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Adding advanced rhythms to your lindy hop with Anna and Chris - Intermediate/Advanced level - Learn from these two accomplished lindy hoppers and tap dancers as they add both individual and partnered rhythmic variations to their lindy hop.
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm: LUNCH
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Get fancy with your blues with Shob and Andy - Intermediate/Advanced level  - An opportunity to deep dive into our favourite challenging moves and sequences that require trust and strong partner connection. For this class you'll need a dedicated partner, we won't be rotating - come ready for a challenge!

Social dancing at The Czech House (497 Queensberry St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 - MAP)

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Beginner swing dancing lesson
8:30 pm - 12:00 am - Fantastic live swing music with Jessie Gordon Quartet
 

Level descriptions:
All levels - Anyone can join this class.
Intermediate/Advanced Blues - For dancers who are confidently social dancing blues and who are looking for a challenge. Requiring a dedicated partner, this class includes concepts that require an element of weight sharing and trust within the partnership. Please be mindful for your body and make sure you are feeling fit, healthy and injury free.

COST

Tickets to workshops are $35 per class.

Tickets to live music social nights with a free taster class are $44 for each night or $80 for both Friday and Saturday nights. Available online only. Tickets at the door are $48 for each night, if not sold out.

If you're a student or currently not working, you can use the promo code 'StudyDance' at checkout to receive a 40% discount. 

Waiting List

If you'd like to be added to our waiting list, click the Contact Event Organiser button and include your name, email address and what pass you would like.

Terms and Conditions

1. All attendees are encouraged to be FULLY VACCINATED against COVID-19.
2. All attendees are encouraged to use hand sanitiser on arrival and periodically during the night.
3. Please respect your fellow dancers and don't attend if you are feeling unwell. 
4. Refunds will be given if you are unwell for any reason up until 9 am on Saturday for Saturday's workshops or 12 pm for Saturday social nights. *Please note - there is a $10 admin fee for all refunds.*
5. All attendees have read and agreed to The Night Owls Code of Conduct
6. Photography and videos may be take throughout the event. If you do not want you photo taken, please inform Shob or Andy.

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