• Hepcats 20th Anniversary – Workshop & Party

    Saturday, November 16.

    (Danish below) This year marks twenty years since Hepcats was founded as an association, and we want to celebrate in a big way. That’s why we’ve put together a day that we hope will make you want to celebrate with us:
    • WORKSHOP:  2 levels with top international teachers  Rikard Ekstrand and Frida Borg from Sweden, both of Harlem Hot Shots fame.
    • DINING: Dinner Buffet
    • PARTY:
    • Dance to 3 sets of LIVE music with Dusty Rag Jazz Band, two dance floors, great DJs & surprises.
    All this will take place at the fantastic venue Store Kannikestræde 19, with both a large and a smaller hall for dancing. Please note that you can attend the whole event or just a part of it. Also note that there are fewer seats for the dinner than for the party in general. PROGRAMME: Workshop: We are delighted to welcome Rikard Ekstrand and Frida Borg. Both have extensive experience with Lindy Hop at the highest level, both in performance, competition and as teachers – and they are also incredibly pleasant and friendly. You can enjoy them here (Frida in the two-piece black and white dress, Rikard in the gold shirt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoKs-UzBnM. Or enjoy Rikard’s social dancing in a competition context here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcI6g-qaZ_s   10 – 12.30: Level Frankie (Intermediate) Level description: To join, you should be familiar with basic 6- and 8-count variations, comfortable doing swingouts, and have tried some basic jazz steps and a routine like Shim Sham. You should have attended classes regularly for at least a year and be curious about working with concepts such as musicality. 14.00 – 16.30: Workshop: Level Norma (Experienced = Intermediate Advanced/Early Advanced and up) Level description: You have been dancing for at least 2-3 years and attend classes and social dances regularly. You are comfortable with medium to fast music, have a repertoire of solo jazz steps and have probably done routines like Trankeydoo or Big Apple. Your focus is on the quality of your movement, rhythm and communication with your partner rather than learning new moves and you’re ready for a challenge in these areas. Dinner and party:
    • 18:00 – 20:00:     Dinner in the small hall. Buffet by RizRaz.
    • 20.00 – 24.00:    Big Hall – Dusty Rag  JazzBand & Medium-tempo DJ in the main hall.
    • 20.00 – 24.00:    Small Hall – up-tempo songs suitable for Balboa and Shag (when band is having a break)
    • 00.00 – Late:      DJ’s as long as the floors are full. We’ll close party when the volunteers can’t keep their eyes open any longer
    During the breaks DJ in both the big and the small hall. The smaller hall will play up-tempo songs suitable for Balboa and Shag. Feel free to contribute to the birthday atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to perform or otherwise help tell the story of the Association. Please let us know in advance. If you would like to contribute with practical help, such as working the door, then tick the box below, contact us at info@hepcats.dk or talk to one of the board members on Thursdays or at the Sunday swing in Indre By Kulturhus. PRICES:
    • MORNING CLASS: 2.5 hour class on Saturday morning at 10-12:30 250 DKK.
    • AFTERNOON CLASS: 2.5 hour class on Saturday afternoon at 14-16:30 250 DKK
    • DINNER:  160 DKK  (18-20:00) (Note – there are vegetarian friendly options available)
    • DANCE:  150 DKK (20:00 – late
    Please note: You need to select an option in  all the boxes below.

    Hepcats fejrer 20-års fødselsdag med workshop & fest

    Lørdag den 16. november 

    I år er det tyve år siden, at Hepcats blev stiftet som forening, og det skal fejres, så det kan mærkes. Derfor har vi skruet en dag sammen, som forhåbentlig giver jer lyst til at fejre det med os:

    • WORKSHOP: To niveauer med internationale topundervisere: Rikard Ekstrand og Frida Borg fra Sverige, begge kendt fra Harlem Hot Shots.
    • MIDDAG: Buffet
    • FEST:  Dans til tre set LIVE musik med Dusty Rag Jazz Band, to dansegulve, og skønne DJs. Plus et par overraskelser.

    Det hele sker i fantastiske lokaler Store Kannikestræde 19 med både en stor og en mindre sal, der kan danses i.

    Bemærk, at du både kan deltage i det hele eller bare noget af det. Bemærk også, at der er færre pladser til spisning end til festen generelt.

    PROGRAM:

    Workshop:

    Vi er utroligt glade for at kunne byde velkommen til Rikard Ekstrand og Frida Borg. Begge har meget lang erfaring med lindy hop på allerøverste niveau både med performance, konkurrence og som undervisere – og så er de i øvrigt utroligt behagelige og venlige. Du kan nyde dem her (Frida er i den todelte sort/hvide kjole, Rikard i den gyldne skjorte): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoKs-UzBnM. Eller nyde Rikard socialdanse i konkurrencesammenhæng her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcI6g-qaZ_s

    10 – 12.30: Level Frankie (Intermediate)

    Niveaubeskrivelse:

    DK: Du er fortrolig med grundlæggende 6- og 8-count, have styr på swingouts og have prøvet nogle af de grundlæggende jazztrin og en rutine som Shim Sham. Du har deltaget regelmæssigt i klasser i mindst et år og er nysgerrig efter at arbejde med koncepter som musikalitet.

    14 – 16.30: Workshop: Level Norma (Experienced=Intermediate advanced/early advanced and up)

    Niveaubeskrivelse:

    Du har danset i mindst 2-3 år og deltager regelmæssigt i både undervisning og social dans. Du kan håndtere musik i middel-hurtigt tempo ret godt. Du har et vist repertoire af solojazztrin og har måske prøvet kræfter med rutiner som Trankeydoo eller Big Apple. Dit fokus er mere på kvaliteten af bevægelse, rytme og kommunikationen med din partner end på at lære nye figurer, og du er klar til en udfordring inden for disse områder.

    Middag og fest:

    • 18:00 – 20:00: Middag i den lille sal. Buffet fra RizRaz
    • 20:00 – 24:00: Store sal – Dusty Rag Jazz Band & medium-tempo DJ
    • 20:00 – 24:00: Lille sal. DJ med hurtige numre egnet til Balboa og Shag (når bandet holder pause).
    • 24:00 – sent: DJs så længe der er gang i dansegulvet. Vi lukker festen,  når de frivillige ikke kan holde øjnene åbne længere.

    I pauserne DJs både i den store sal og i den mindre. I den mindre spilles hurtige numre egnet til balboa og shag.

    Vær gerne med til at skabe fødselsdagsstemningen. Alle er velkomne til at optræde eller på anden vis bidrage til at fortælle historien om foreningen. Giv os gerne et praj på forhånd.

    Hvis du har lyst til at bidrage med praktisk hjælp og for eksempel sidde i dør, så marker det i boksen herunder, kontakt os på info@hepcats.dk eller tag fat i en fra bestyrelsen om torsdagen eller til søndagswing i Indre By Kulturhus.

    PRISER:

    • FORMIDDAG: 2,5 times undervisning lørdag formiddag kl. 10-12:30 250kr
    • EFTERMIDDAG: 2,5 times undervisning lørdag eftermiddag kl. 14-16:30 250kr
    • MIDDAG: 160 kr (18-20:00) (Bemærk – der er  vegetarretter på buffeten.)
    • Dans: 150 kr (20:00 – sent
    Bemærk: Du skal  vælge en option i alle boksene herunder.

    Ordering Q&A:

    • Q: Why can’t I place an order using form below? It says “product not available” or “Please select some product options”
    • A: Likely because you have not selected an option for each question – the option chosen cannot be “Choose an option”.
    Note: If you are not joining any of the workshop classes, then you must select “not joining” as role.
  • Time and place

    • Start date: 14-11-2024 – End date: 19-12-2024
    • Weekday: Thursday
    • Time: 19:00 - 20.10
    • Location: Idrætsfabrikken, Valdemarsgade 12, 1665 Copenhagen V

    Information regarding dancing and health

    If you feel sick or show symptoms, stay at home!

    Information

    'Beginners-Intermediate' This class is the continuation class for the Hepcats Beginner class. In this class we will continue to build on your basics and add a bunch of fun-filled variations to your swing dance repertoire. We will help expand your Lindy Hop vocabulary by working on charleston, 6-count styling,  different swing out variations, explore the world of technique and teaching you some classic and playful moves. Moves known and used by Lindy hoppers everywhere and with deep roots in the history of Swing dance. Join us to learn the moves for the first time or sign up if you want to brush them up to get them present in your social dancing. Get ready for fun and rhythms coupled with technique that will make you more comfortable while dancing. We look forward to dancing with you!

    Minimum level requirement

    This class is the continuation class for people who have been through Hepcats LindyHop Beginners level, or have 5-8 weeks of experience at other swing dance communities. We expect you to be familiar with basic moves like swing out, circle, Charleston and six-count moves. Prior dancing at Hepcats is not a requirement. We welcome all dancers as long as you meet the requirements outlined above.

    Signing up with a partner (not required)

    Write your partners email address in the "with a partner" box when signing up. Please note that your partner must also register separately for the same class and note your email on their order. Note that we change partners often during class. See FAQ for more information about this.

    Available Discounts

    We offer a 20% Student discount. Add the coupon code “STUDENT” at check-out. If you take more than one class in the same round of classes, you will get the second class for only 200 kr. This discount will be manually added, when you are accepted in your second class. Please read all terms and conditions for the discounts here before placing your order!

    Membership

    Hepcats Copenhagen is a non-profit organisation. To take classes with us you need to buy a membership. Memberships are sold for either the spring or autumn season. If you have not purchased a membership for the current season please add one from the Membership and other items sections when booking your course.

    Teachers

    Experienced Hepcats!
  • Time and place

    • Start date: 14-11-2024 – End date: 19-12-2024
    • Weekday: Thursday
    • Time: 20.20 to 21.30
    • Location: Idrætsfabrikken, Valdemarsgade 12, 1665 Copenhagen V

    Information regarding dancing and health

    If you feel sick, please stay home.

    Information

    'Lindy Hop: Intermediate' This class is the continuation class for the Hepcats Beginners-Intermediate class. In this class we will build on your what you learned during your two rounds of Beginners-Intermediate, adding new fun variations while continuing to build confidence, musicality and flow in your basic steps and moves. New steps and combinations are on this level hopefully more a challenge than a threat, and on this level you will begin to adapt your dance to the music and will get quite a respectful catalogue of moves that you can execute successfully on the dance floor. You will learn new and more advanced variations and the tempo will be higher. We look forward to dancing with you!

    Minimum level requirement

    This class is the continuation class for people who have been through at least 1-2 rounds of Hepcats Beginners' level and 2 rounds of Hepcats Beginners-Intermediate level, or have 15-20 weeks of experience at other swing dance communities. We expect you to be familiar with basic moves like swing out, circle, Charleston and six-count moves. Prior dancing at Hepcats is not a requirement. We welcome all dancers as long as you meet the requirements outlined above.

    Signing up with a partner

    Write your partners email address in the "with a partner" box when signing up. Please note that your partner must also register separately for the same class and note your email on their order.

    Available Discounts

    We offer a 20% Student discount. Add the coupon code “student” at check-out. If you take more than one class in the same round of classes, you will get the second class for only 200 kr. This discount will be manually added, when you are accepted in your second class. Please read all terms and conditions for the discounts here before placing your order!

    Membership

    Hepcats Copenhagen is a non-profit organisation. To take classes with us you need to buy a membership. Memberships are sold for either the spring or autumn season. If you have not purchased a membership for the current season please add one from the Membership and other items sections when booking your course.

    Teachers

    Experienced Hepcats - likely to be Rikke & Jakob
  • Time and place

    • Start date: 14-11-2024 – End date: 19-12-2024
    • Weekday: Thursday
    • Time: 19.00 to 20.10
    • Location: Idrætsfabrikken, Valdemarsgade 12, 1665 Copenhagen V

    Information regarding dancing and health

    If you feel sick, please stay home.

    Information

    'Lindy Hop: Intermediate-Experienced' This class is the continuation class for the Hepcats Intermediate class. In this class we will build on your what you learned during your Intermediate class, adding new fun variations while continuing to build confidence, musicality and flow in your basic steps and moves. New steps and combinations are on this level hopefully more a challenge than a threat, and on this level you will begin to adapt your dance to the music and will get quite a respectful catalogue of moves that you can execute successfully on the dance floor. You will learn new and more advanced variations and the tempo will be (even) higher. We look forward to dancing with you!

    Minimum level requirement

    This class is the continuation class for people who have been through at least 1-2 rounds of Hepcats Intermediateor have ≈ 25 weeks of experience at other swing dance communities. We expect you to be familiar with basic moves like swing out, circle, Charleston and six-count moves. Prior dancing at Hepcats is not a requirement. We welcome all dancers as long as you meet the requirements outlined above.

    Signing up with a partner

    Write your partners email address in the "with a partner" box when signing up. Please note that your partner must also register separately for the same class and note your email on their order.

    Available Discounts

    We offer a 20% Student discount. Add the coupon code “STUDENT” at check-out. If you take more than one class in the same round of classes, you will get the second class for only 200 kr. This discount will be manually added, when you are accepted in your second class. Please read all terms and conditions for the discounts here before placing your order!

    Membership

    Hepcats Copenhagen is a non-profit organisation. To take classes with us you need to buy a membership. Memberships are sold for either the spring or autumn season. If you have not purchased a membership for the current season please add one from the Membership and other items sections when booking your course.

    Teachers

    Expected to be Lars & Benedikte, Experienced Hepcats teachers.
  • Time and place

    • Start date: 14-11-2024 – End date: 19-12-2024
    • Weekday: Thursday
    • Time: 20.20 - 21:30
    • Location: Idrætsfabrikken, Valdemarsgade 12, 1665 Copenhagen V

    REMEMBER! If you feel sick or are showing symptoms, stay at home!

    Information

    For the top dancers in Hepcats, or experienced lindy hoppers from elsewhere. Expectation is 1+ year of active swing dancing and a solid knowledge of the LindyHop 8-count, the Charleston (side-by-side and tandem) as well as knowledge of the basic solo jazz steps as taught during warmups and jazz routines.

    Signing up with a partner (not required)

    Write your partners email address in the "with a partner" box when signing up. Please note that your partner must also register separately for the same class and note your email on their order.

    Available Discounts

    We offer a 20% Student discount. Add the coupon code “student” at check-out. If you take more than one class in the same round of classes, you will get the second class for only 200 kr. This discount will be manually added, when you are accepted in your second class. Please read all terms and conditions for the discounts here before placing your order!

    Membership

    Hepcats Copenhagen is a non-profit organisation. To take classes with us you need to buy a membership. Memberships are sold for either the spring or autumn season. If you have not purchased a membership for the current season please add one from the Membership and other items sections when booking your course.

    Teachers

    Experienced Hepcats

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