"My choreography is called "Revival" for the reason that it is something absolutely new that is re-born in fusion of jazz traditions. I believe that jazz dance as jazz music has a true spirit of freedom, improvisation, constant innovation. Great to know the roots, the style of the Masters. Greater to create your own unique style. Music after mid 40's is considered to be "non-danceable" or known to actually "kill the dance". Well, music changes and dance can change with it. I wanted to show with my performance that you can dance to bebop, to contemporary jazz, to the bands and trios that are playing jazz live today."
Ksenia Parkhatskaya
READY FOR A FUSION OF JAZZ, HOUSE, CHARLESTON, BLUES AND
CONTEMPORARY DANCE? THIS WORKSHOP IS ONE OF ITS KIND.
Kraków, 6-13.X.2015
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DREAMING OF HAVING MORE CLASSES WITH YOUR FAVORITE DANCERS?
SWINGIN' WITH THE STARS IS FOR YOU!
THE SPECIAL GUEST
OF THIS YEAR’S EDITION WILL BE THE GREAT
Ksenia Parkhatskaya
Graceful, eccentric, and full of character, Ksenia is one of the most interesting and versatile artists in the jazz and swing world today. Whether she is twisting crazy “cow tail” in Charleston, dancing to be-bop, swinging out in Lindy Hop or singing with orchestras, she imbues everything she does with unique style and artistry. She exploded onto the swing scene at Harlem 2011(Vilnius), in the solo jazz dance battle, and claiming many crowns since, but she has been in training as a professional ballroom dancer since 1996, as an actor, modern jazz dancer since 2005. She has a true mastery over different genres, underpinned by a singer’s understanding of musicality and an historian’s appreciation of authenticity. A true artist, she isn’t afraid to embrace controversial material, and she has been invited to perform her inimitable choreography at the most respected tap, swing and jazz events in Europe.
If you haven’t followed Ksenia’s performances, you probably missed her choreography called „Revival” to music by Christiana McBride. Go ahead and watch it! It was this performance that inspired this year’s edition of Swingin' With The Stars.
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THE PROGRAM COVERS A WEEKEND WORKSHOP IN AUTHENTIC JAZZ
AND RELATED TECHNIQUES WITH KSENIA, PARTIES, SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS
You can choose between Intermediate / Advanced and Advanced levels (each level equals 5 hours of classes).
Advanced participants are allowed to book a spot in both groups to take part in 10 hours of classes.
FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER
21.30 - 1.00
Welcome Party
Hevre Club
13 Bożego Ciała street
SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER
11.00-12.15
Classes, Advanced group
12.25-13.40
Classes, Advanced group
* * *
15.00-16.15
Classes, Intermediate group
16.25-17.40
Classes, Intermediate group
* * *
21.00 - 2.00
Main Party
Ksenia Show
Solo Jazz Competition
Live music with Just Jazz band
Pod Baranami Palace
27 Main Square
SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER
11.00-12.15
Classes, Intermediate group
12.25-13.40
Classes, Intermediate group
* * *
15.00-16.15
Classes, Advanced group
16.25-17.40
Classes, Advanced group
* * *
21.00 - 0.00
Farewell Party
Hevre Club
13 Bożego Ciała street
THERE ARE ONLY TWO GROUPS AT THIS WORKSHOP - THE NUMBER OF SPOTS IS LIMITED!
The price includes participation in the workshop at a chosen level
and all Swigin' With The Stars parties.
We will possibly offer single tickets for a given day of classes and/or party passes.
Combo
Full Pass
140 EUR
Get the most of the weekend
and register for 10 hours
of workshops with Ksenia!
For advanced dancers only.
Normal
Full Pass
95 EUR
Register for one level of workshops.
Group
Full Pass
80 EUR
Gather 10 people and make sure you all register within 12 hours to get a discount for yourself and your friends.
For Normal Full Passes only.
Swing & Sway
Full Pass
70 EUR
Are you our student? Lucky you! The lowest fee for a Normal Full Pass is for you.
CLASSES VENUE
Kazimierz, 26, Berka Joselewicza street- Sempre dance school
All the events will take place in the very center of Krakow.