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SEPTEMBER 23 - 25, 2022

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The schedule for the Bathurst Boogie: Swing Dance Fest weekend will continue to be updated as we tweak final details.  This page will be used to keep participants current on the latest events and changes to the schedule.

CURRENT PROPOSED SCHEDULE
as of September 21, 2022

Friday, Sep 23rd, 2022
5:30pm Registration and Check-In St. John St Lobby
5:45pm Getting situated and meeting your instructors!
6:30pm Session 1 –  in Chalmer's Gym (music leadership students will be on hand to guide you).  Welcome to the Bathurst Boogie (All dancers).  Introductions, warm up, introduction of solo jazz moves and patterns.
8:00pm End of Session 1
8:45pm Evening Social Event– No additional cost.  Will be held in the BHS cafeteria.  There will be non-alcoholic punch and small finger foods available.  A 30-minute team trivia game will be put on by the Mann family with friendly competition and fun!  Come and join us - connect with old friends and make some new ones!  There may even be an impromptu swing dance demonstration!
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Saturday, Sep 24th, 2022
8:00am Late Registration and Warm-Up on your own
9:00am Session 2 – Chalmer's Gym.  Intro to Lindy Hop 1 (Beginner Dancers).  An introduction to the fundamentals of swing dancing.
10:30am Break, Coffee and Refreshments in cafeteria
11:00am Session 3 – Chalmer's Gym.  Intro to Lindy Hop 2 (Beginner Dancers).  A continuation of session 2.
12:15pm Lunch Break – Pizza & Beverages Provided on-site (included in your fee)
1:00pm MINI JAZZ COMBO PERFORMANCE in Theatre: Dave Hills & Chris Guindon
​1:30pm Session 4 – Chalmer's Gym.  Play Time: Levels and Roles (Advanced Dancers).  Introducing airtime into dances, and making partnerships dynamic through follow empowerment.
3:30pm Stretch & Washroom Break
3:45pm Session 5 – Chalmer's Gym.  Jams and Steals (Advanced Dancers).  The art and etiquette of jam circles, and switching partners on the fly mid-dance.
4:45pm End for the Day
5:00pm Supper Break - on your own
6:45pm Danny's Event Centre Doors Open for Dance/Cabaret
7:30 - 8:30pm Intro Swing Dance Lesson for ANYONE who purchased a ticket
8:30 -11:30pm Big Band Dance & Cabaret – see below for more information
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Saturday Evening Social Event 2022
Big Band Dance & Cabaret will feature local 23-piece big band, Phantom Jazz (featuring vocalist, Alysa Collins) as well as some invited guests.  Please indicate in your registration if you will be attending this event.  Event will also be open to the public.  Cost for dance weekend participants is included in your registration fee.  Cost for the public is $20 for advanced tickets from Phantom Jazz Band members or at the door while supplies last.  LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE DUE TO SPACE.  To be held at Danny's Hotel Event Centre (1223 Rue Principale Beresford).  Cash bar will also be available. Professional photographer, Lisa McVeigh, will be on-site for portraits and action shot from 7:00 - 9:00pm.  Feel free to get dressed up in a fun swing outfit!
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Sunday, Sep 25th, 2022
8:30am Arrive and Warm up on your own
9:00am Session 6 – Chalmer's Gym.  Let’s Boogie: Choreography (All Dancers).  Practicing choreography of Bathurst’s first official dance routine!
10:15am Coffee & tea will be available on site
10:30am Session 7 – Chalmer's Gym.  All’s Well that End’s Well (All Dancers).  How to end a dance- dips and tricks.
11:45am Lunch Break – Chicken Bouillon, Biscuit & Beverages provided on site (included in your fee)
12:30pm Dress and prep for Concert/Performance, final preparations.
12:45pm Doors Open, Audience find their seats
1:00pm Bathurst Band Fest / Bathurst Boogie: Swing Dance Fest Finale – Public Performance – BHS Theatre
2:30pm End of Performance and Dismissal

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