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Teachers! We’ve packed our bags and gone looking for some of the hottest teachers around to bring you swing dancing experiences from far flung places. Introducing our international teachers for Hullabaloo 2009 Zack Richard and Maryse Lebeau, Canada Zack Richard and Maryse Lebeau, founders of the Swing ConneXion dance school in Montreal, Canada, are thrilled to be part of Hullabaloo 2009! Since 2001, the couple have travelled the world to teach swing dance and share their passion for dancing. Their love of dance and enthusiasm as teachers has already proved to be contagious in places like San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, and all around the world! As competitors, they are multiple times Canadian swing dance Champions, and together they have earned more than 50 competition titles worldwide, (including four straight years as Canadian Showcase Champions). In addition, Zack is a Canadian and International Classic Lindy Hop Champion. Back home in Montreal, they enjoy spreading the love of dance, training their teams, and taking care of their daughter Camelia. And for their first visit to Australia… Marty Klempner and Kelly Arsenault, USA Marty Klempner One of the world's busiest Lindy and Balboa instructors, Marty has a reputation for concise explanations in the classroom. He stresses connection through a baseline of relaxation regardless of the style of dance. Marty began teaching and competing full time in the fall of 2002, and has since taken home bucket loads of titles at the National Jitterbug Championships and American Lindy Hop Championships. Marty is enthusiastic about passing on his love and passion for dance and bringing a fresh, interesting, and light-hearted attitude to both the dance floor and the classroom. Marty has taught all over the United States, Canada and Europe. Kelly Arsenault Kelly Arsenault has been dancing since early childhood, and at age 11 Kelly joined the Tennessee Children's Dance ensemble. Following college Kelly joined Circle Modern Dance Company for which she was a dancer and choreographer. At this time she also began her intensive study of swing dance styles. Since 2005, Kelly has taught, competed, and travelled the world. She holds various titles including: 2007 US Open Champion, 2006 and 2007 International Balboa Champion, 2008 American Classic Balboa Champion, and 2008 ULHS Mid-Tempo Lindy Champion. She has taught in the US, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France, London, and Scotland. Both Marty and Kelly are looking forward to receiving the Aussie stamp in their passport!
'Find Thirty Every Day' Hullabaloo Workshops Class Levels: Planes - beginner/intermediate Class Descriptions -- Saturday 25 April -- Planes - Techniques for tight swingouts (Marty & Kelly) - I can lead this! (and she can follow!) : Amaze even yourself by seeing how you can use your existent vocabulary to create fresh and fun new movement. (Zack and Maryse) Trains - Breakaway and Charleston: We're going back to the roots of Lindy Hop with this very special 20s Charleston partner dance. (Zack and Maryse) - Fancy lindy footwork (Marty and Kelly) Automobiles - Leads and Follows styling (Marty and Kelly) - Rhythms & Timing Variations: Simple, inventive, and fun ways to improvise on the dance floor! (Zack and Maryse) -- Sunday 26 April -- Planes - Sweet lindy variations (Marty & Kelly) - Spins and Turns: This very important skill comes in handy on the dance floor... For both leads and follows! (Zack and Maryse) Trains - What was that?! : Impress your buddies with fresh ideas and new vocabulary! (Zack and Maryse) - Fun transitions with Lindy & Charleston (Marty and Kelly) Automobiles - Bag of Moves: This class is all about opening doors and developing body vocabulary for both leaders and followers. (Zack and Maryse) - Moves that are musical (Marty and Kelly)
Download the class schedule (PDF 102KB) All classes will be held at The King Street Arts Centre, King Street, Perth CBD. Got a question? Email us at hullabaloo@perthswing.com |
Zack Richard & Maryse Lebeau
Marty Klempner
Kelly Arsenault |
