Como
Piazza Cavour
June 23rd-27th 2010

Program 2010

If it rains, the event will take place indoor.

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
13.00 18.00
3 levels
--- Dance camp
Lindy Hop
Dance camp
Lindy Hop
Dance camp
Lindy Hop
Dance camp
Lindy Hop
21.00 00.30
Live Band

Dance & Shows
Live Band

Dance & Shows
Live Band

Dance & Shows
Live Band

The Battle
Live Band

Dance & Shows
00.30 04.00
to be confirmed Live Band
Live Band

Classic Lindy
Live Band

Charleston Contest
Live Band

The Program is subject to modifications

Special Event to be Announced

The title of the Special event will be announced soon.

The World Dance Battle Championship

The battle is back. Inspired by a jam circle in Herrang back in 2003, Angela Andrew was the first one to organize a dance battle in Hackney, London. We were the first one to bring the format down in Italy.
Many “gangs” from all over Europe and the world have already signed up, including a first time entry from Australia! Previous World Dance Battle video clips have been posted on youtube and viewed by thousands of people, and the competition is gaining worldwide prestige. The competition format is very simple:

  • The battle is a knock out tournament, consisting of duels between pairs of gangs, with the winner advancing.
  • In order to register your “gang”, you need a minimum of 4 people, or more, with no restriction on the gender of gang members, i.e. 1 man and 3 women, 1 woman and 3 men, 2 couples, etc.
  • A maximum of 2 songs are going to be played in each round.
  • Music will be mostly swing format, and the round consists of teams alternating every half chorus in a jam circle style.
  • All members do not have to participate in every half chorus, e.g. one person can dance 4 bars and a couple can dance 4 bars. Basically, you can do whatever you want in your half chorus, even dance different styles that are not necessarily swing.
  • There will be only one winner: every round is like a final. Don’t let anybody knock you out, and you’ll win!
On the dance floor there is only 1 rule: there are no rules! It is not only a dance battle, but it is the World Championship. Get ready for the fight!

The Show

Every year we organize a new show. In the first edition we hosted the Harlem Hot Shots for the very 1st time in Italy. In the second and the third one Vincenzo Fesi directed a show with professional dancers and the Carling Family.
Last year, every single tune of the show has been played by the NP Big Band. Live music for an outstanding show.
This year, for our 5th Anniversary we will...Well, maybe it's too early to announce it.
Stay tuned!

"All Nite Long"


In the previous edition we had a lot of people. Last year, the after hour party was a real blast: live bands, jam circles, contest, shows, food, drinks and a lot of social dancing.
This year we are trying to have more space and we might be able to open an extra room.
Cover € 10.

TimeTable

Wednesday
9pm Live band (Location to be defined)
ThursdayFriday
12.00pm Dance Camp Registration
1.00 pm Daily Meeting
6.00 pm Bar in Piazza Cavour
8.30 pm Record Hop
9.00 pm Live Band
9.45 pm Show
10.00pm Record Hop
10.15pm Live Band
11.00pm Record Hop
11.45pm The End
0.15 am After Party - Live Band, Guests and more!
12.30pm Dance Camp Registration
1.00 pm Daily Meeting
6.00 pm Bar in Piazza Cavour
8.30 pm Record Hop
9.00 pm Live Band
9.45 pm Show
10.00pm Record Hop
10.15pm Live Band
11.00pm Record Hop
11.45pm The End
0.15 am After Party - Live Band & Classic Lindy
SaturdaySunday
12.30pm Dance Camp Registration
1.00 pm Daily Meeting
6.00 pm Bar in Piazza Cavour
8.30 pm Record Hop
9.00 pm Live Band
9.45 pm Show
10.00pm Record Hop
10.15pm Live Band
11.00pm Record Hop
11.45pm The End
0.15 am After Party - Live Band & Charleston Contest
11.00 Record Hop and Brun…cocktail!!!
1.30 pm Dance Camp Registration
6.00 pm Bar in Piazza Cavour
8.30 pm Record Hop
9.00 pm Live Band
9.45 pm Show
10.00pm Record Hop
10.15pm Live Band
11.00pm Record Hop
11.45pm The End
0.15 am After Party - Live Band

*The Program is subject to modifications

Dance Camp Schedule

Below the 2009 program. We are not ready with the 2010. Do not forget that this year the Dance Camp starts on Thursday and each level can take 12 hours of classes.
This year the Advanced level is limited to 30 couples.

Friday

Studio BeginnerStudio IntermediateStudio Advanced
12.00Check-in
13.00Meeting
14.00-15.00Marcus & BaerblPeter & MiaTodd & Jessica
15.05-16.05Todd & JessicaMarcus & BaerblPeter & Mia
16.10-17.10Peter & MiaRobert & ClaireHenric & Joanna
17.15-18.15Juan & SharonHenric & JoannaMinn & Katie

Saturday

Studio BeginnerStudio IntermediateStudio Advanced
13.00Check-in
13.15Meeting
14.00-15.00
Peter & MiaTodd & JessicaJuan & Sharon
15.05-16.05Juan & SharonPeter & MiaMinn & Katie
16.10-17.10Minn & KatieHenric & JoannaPeter & Mia

Sunday

Studio BeginnerStudio IntermediateStudio Advanced
13.00Check-in
13.15Meeting
14.00-15.00Henric & JoannaMinn & KatieTodd & Jessica
15.10-16.10Marcus & BaerblHenric & JoannaPeter & Mia
16.20-17.20Peter & MiaJuan & SharonMarcus & Baerbl