Ritz Winter Hop
Ritz Winter Hop

27–29.11.2020

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About

Welcome to the mini version of Ritz Winter Hop!

As you all know, 2020 became an unusual year. This has naturally affected the way we'll be able to run our camp this year (2021 things may be different again). Class sizes are smaller, we've added a few safety rules etc. All this in order to ensure a healthy, happy, safe environment for our dancers!

This year we've moved home to Vaasa, and we offer 3 levels of lindy hop, a few mixed level classes + 3 parties. A cozy, small, friendly, different version of the old Ritz Winter Hop (celebrating 11 years running).

Tickets are limited and will sell out fast, and the price is very budget friendly compared with previous years. Make sure you register as soon as possible, see you in November!

SAFETY

We value your well-being, please follow these safety rules:

  • Do not arrive at camp if you're feeling (even a tiny bit) ill!
  • Wash your hands often. Before and after class, during breaks, as often as possible during parties.
  • Use hand sanitizers.
  • Avoid touching your face (esp. eyes, mouth and nose).
  • If you have to cough, use a disposable tissue. No tissue? Cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hand.
  • Participate at your own risk and with the safety of your fellow dancers in mind.
  • Ritz Winter Hop 2020 offer smaller class sizes for your benefit.
  • The camp follows government recommendations, and these safety rules may change accordingly.

Classes

We offer 3 levels of lindy hop this year. Level descriptions below. There will also be a few mixed level classes were everyone can join in, no matter your dance level (fun for everyone, get to know all the dancers).

LINDY HOP 1
(Beginner-Intermediate)

You're pretty new to lindy hop, maybe you started dancing this autumn (welcome to the family)? You have tried your basic steps and a few figures, and you're keen to learn more.

In this group you'll learn awesome new material that will take your lindy hop to the next level. The atmosphere will be fun and friendly, a safe space to improve your dancing.

Please note that there are 2 mixed level classes (Friday and Saturday) that are suitable for your level!

Vaasa dancers! If you've been dancing with our local level 1 (the beginner group), then this is the level for you.
LINDY HOP 2
(Intermediate)

You've danced actively for a year or more (attending classes and social dances on a regular basis). You're familiar with basic 6-count and 8-count figures such as send out, pass by,  lindy circle, swing out, as well as basic Charleston. Perhaps you've tried some solo jazz as well.

You're keen to learn more about playing with the music, partner connection, maybe a few fancy footwork variations. Please be aware that this might be a slightly mixed level, let's turn this into a positive and have fun together!

Vaasa dancers! If you've been dancing with our local level 2 or 3 then this is the level for you.
LINDY HOP 3
(Intermediate-Advanced/Advanced)

You've danced actively (classes, social dances, workshops) for quite a few years, and you're comfortable with mixed patterns (6-counts, 8-counts, maybe even 10- and 12-counts), different tempos, playing with both music and body shape.

You're aware that this may be a mixed level group, and will turn this into a positive = focusing on your own technique while enjoying the music and being connected to your dance partner. Let's just dance and have fun!

Vaasa dancers! If you've been dancing with our local level 3 for a while (or 4), then this is likely the level for you.

TEACHERS

Michael Jagger (US) & Trisha Sewell (UK) >> LH 3 + All levels
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Pasi Ojala & Sabine Mickelsson (FIN) >> LH 1 + 2
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Olof Englund & Carla Fri (FIN) >> LH 1 + 2
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PARTIES

FRIDAY NIGHT
Informal social dance. No dress code. Come as you are. 
Where & when? At Swing Wasa (see venues & schedule below).


SATURDAY NIGHT
Our main party, please dress up! Fun things to be expected!
Where & when? At Arbis (see venues & schedule below).


SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Tea party (farewell party). No dress code. Come as you are. 
Where & when? At Swing Waasa (see venues & schedule below).

VENUES

All venues are within walking distance from Vaasa town square (restaurants, cafés, hotels etc.). Steiner ca 6 minutes, Arbis ca 8 minutes, Swing Wasa ca 11 minutes. Note! Please set aside extra time for walking. Don't be late! Some venues will have locked doors and the teachers are waiting for you to arrive + you want to have time to put on your dance shoes, wash your hands and catch your breath before classes start.

Swing Wasa
Kauppapuistikko 38 Handelsesplanaden
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Steiner
Kauppapuistikko 22 Handelsesplanaden
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Arbis
Hietasaarenkatu 9 Sandögatan
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SCHEDULE

Please check often, changes may occur!

FRIDAY

18-19 Mixed level class with Pasi & Sabine at Swing Wasa
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19-20 Mixed level class with Trisha & Michael at Swing Wasa
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20-00 Party at Swing Wasa










SATURDAY

9-10.30 Lindy 1 (Swing Wasa) + Lindy 2 (Steiner)
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10.35-12 Lindy 1 (Swing Wasa) + Lindy 2 (Steiner)
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12-13.30 Lunch
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13.30-15 Lindy 3 (Steiner)
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15.05-16.30 Lindy 3 (Steiner)
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20-21 Mixed level class with Trisha & Michael at Arbis
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21-00 Party at Arbis
SUNDAY

9-10.30 Lindy 3 (Steiner)
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10.35-12 Lindy 3 (Steiner)
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12-13.30 Lunch
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13.30-15 Lindy 1 (Swing Wasa) + Lindy 2 (Steiner)
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15.05-16.30 Lindy 1 (Swing Wasa) + Lindy 2 (Steiner)
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16.30-19 Tea party at Swing Wasa



COSTS

Lindy hop 1/2/3
(6 h of lindy hop + 3 h of mixed level classes + 3 parties)
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97 €

Only parties
(3 h of mixed level classes + 3 parties)
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30 €

USEFUL LINKS

Accommodation
Visit Vaasa

Restaurants, Cafés & Food
(Note! make sure to check they are open Saturday, Sunday!)
Visit Vaasa   /   Download picture map

Transport
Taxi Vaasa   /   Bus schedules

REGISTER

Registration is CLOSED (any registrations prior to opening will be disregarded). Registration opens October ?? at 19:00. Please read our general terms before registering! Note! Once registered, scroll this page for a message stating that your registration has been successfully sent. Your personal information is confidential and will not be handed out to third parties.

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IN MEMORIAM

Ritz Winter Hop 2019, our 10th anniversary, when times were simpler and camps were bigger ❤︎
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