8th – 11th May 2026 — Workshop Schedule
Correct at time of posting. If there are any last minute changes you will be told during “Teacher Intros” at the weekend.
| Time | Starlight Lounge | Riviera Lounge (Carlton Hotel) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Jive: From WCS Keith & Sam Our latest moves from the WCS World — moves you’ve probably never used . . . yet! |
Blues: rhythm and walk (beginner) Rob & Amy What the blues rhythm is and how to move or travel with it. |
| 11:10 – 12:10 |
Kizomba: taster class for all Abes Try this slow sensual partner dance that originated from Angola, west Africa. |
Tango: beginner Flavio & Matt Basic steps, with simple block. |
| 12:20 – 1:20 |
Blues: Stretch (intermediate) Rob & Amy Time, space and connection. |
Lindy Hop: charleston rhythm (beginner+) Andy & Tara A simple sequence of charleston based moves. |
| 1:30 – 2:30 |
West Coast Swing: Back to basics (beginner) Jim & Audrey Master four of the WCS basics, and understand how the magic happens through connection. |
Jive: Fusions Keith & Sam MJ moves to slide in & out of fusions such as Tango & Blues. |
| 2:40 – 3:40 |
Tango: beginner plus Flavio & Matt Basic steps with pivots, introducing a decoration. |
Kizomba: taster class for all Abes Try this slow sensual partner dance that originated from Angola, west Africa. |
| 3:50 – 4:50 |
Jive: Dips and drops Keith & Sam And watch how beautiful these moves can be. This could be the New You. |
Blues: Interruptions (beginner) Rob & Amy In the music or rhythm and options for what you can do with it. |
| 5:00 – 6:00 |
Tango: intermediate Flavio & Matt Front barridas (sweeps) and gancho (hook). |
West Coast Swing: Style it up (beginner+) Jim & Audrey Prep & turn into chest press, then spice your dance with a roll in roll out with styling. |
| Time | Starlight Lounge | Riviera Lounge (Carlton Hotel) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Pyjama Class Andy & Hev Wear your pyjamas and join the mayhem as Andy and Hev create an alternative routine. |
|
| 11:10 – 12:10 |
Jive: Connection & continual motion Keith & Sam Easy to learn & you get to use them with the moves you already know. |
Tango: beginner Flavio & Matt Basic steps with ocho forwards. |
| 12:20 – 1:20 |
West Coast Swing: Tuck it! (intermediate) Jim & Audrey Play with the tuck turn, adding variations and different levels of complexity. Expect ducks and dips. |
Blues: Lyrical (intermediate) Rob & Amy Play with the tone, texture or words. |
| 1:30 – 2:30 |
Jive: Salsa fusion Keith & Sam Now convert Salsa moves into your MJ — no tricky foot patterns, just great moves. |
Lindy Hop: gentle rhythm (beginner+) Andy & Tara A simple sequence of smooth swing based moves. |
| 2:40 – 3:40 |
TEA DANCE Jive in Starlight, Blues in Secret Disco |
Tango: beginner plus Flavio & Matt Basic steps with media luna (half moon) and parada (to stop). |
| 3:50 – 4:50 |
TEA DANCE Jive in Starlight, Blues in Secret Disco |
Jive: The three dimensional dance trick Keith & Sam Never get bored with your moves. Surprise yourself, surprise your peers. |
| 5:00 – 6:00 |
Tango: intermediate Flavio & Matt Tango Scenario (Stage Tango or Show Tango) — showy shapes to add a bit of drama. |
Blues: Pivots and Rides (advanced) Rob & Amy Add the Oooh and Wow factor to your dance. |