PORTLAND LINDY SOCIETY PRESENTS
PETER & NAOMI WORKSHOP WEEKEND
October 2–5, 2008
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 2
- Swing Dance @ PPAA •$6 (dance not included in weekend pass)
- 7:30–8:30: Beginning Swing Lesson
- 8:30–Midnight: Kick-Off Dance Featuring a Demo from Peter and Naomi
Saturday, October 4
- Workshops @ Paradise Studios
- 10:00–10:30: Registration and Warm-Up
- 10:30–11:30: Beautiful Basics
- 11:40–12:40: Partnered Charleston
- 12:40–1:40: Lunch
- 1:40–2:40: Cool Moves
- 2:50–3:50: Syncopations & Style
- 4:00–6:00: Masters' Class (invitation or instructor approval required)
- Live Band @ Norse Hall • $10 (with weekend pass) or $15 at door
- 8:00: Beginning Swing Lesson with Binky
- 9:00–Midnight: Live Music from Puddin' River Jazz Band
Sunday, October 5
- Workshops @ Paradise Studios
- 10:00–10:30: Registration and Warm-Up
- 10:30–11:30: Looking Good, Feeling Good
- 11:40–12:40: Sweet Solo Moves with Naomi
- 12:40–1:40: Lunch
- 1:40–2:40: Lindy Routine
- 2:50–3:50: Twists & Turns
- Swing Dance @ Scottish Rite • $8 (dance not included in weekend pass)
- 7:00: Beginning Swing Lesson
- 8:00–Midnight: DJ Peter Strom
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration is Closed. If you would still like to join in the fun, just show up at the workshops with your payment. Classes (except the Masters' Class) are $20 each.
Questions? email workshops@swingout.net
VENUES
PPAA: 618 SE Alder, Portland, OR • See
the Map
Norse Hall: 111 NE 11th Avenue, Portland,
OR • See
the Map
Paradise Studios: 826 SE Belmont
Street, Portland, OR • See
the Map
INSTRUCTOR BIOS
Peter Strom
Peter originally learned to dance almost exclusively on the dance floor, but
has since studied under the biggest names in Lindy Hop. He teaches regular
classes with the Lindy Movement in Minneapolis, of which he is a founding
member. At the American Lindy Hop Championships, he was the Classic Champion
in 2000 and third in Showcase in 2001, and has consistently placed high in
national competitions. He has taught workshops throughout the U.S. as well
as in Sweden, France and Singapore. Peter is driven by his love of social
dancing and works to create an easy flow with the music and between partners.
Naomi Uyama
Naomi Uyama discovered lindy hop in her
hometown of Washington DC over ten years ago. For the past decade she has
taught workshops all around the world and performed for dance and music legends
alike. She has won champion titles at such prestigious competitions as the
Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, the American Lindy Hop Championships, and the
U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships. When she's not traveling in the name
of triple steps, decorating cakes, or loving libraries, Naomi lives in D.C.
and spends most of her life not being Nina Gilkenson, despite the large amounts
of people who think she is.
Peter and Naomi will also be available for private lessons. Email workshops@swingout.net
ABOUT THE PORTLAND LINDY SOCIETY
PLS thanks you for your interest in the Peter and Naomi Workshops. Please check back here soon—this website is the future home of the Portland Lindy Society. We are a 501(c) non-profit swing dance organization who run swing dance events in the Portland area including the Portland Lindy Exchange, workshops and live music events. Come support our organization every Thursday evening at the PPAA:
- Thursday Night Swing
- Venue: PPAA (Portland Policeman's Athletic Association)
- Address: 618 SE Alder, Portland, OR
- 7:30 Beginning lesson (free with admission)
- 8:30 DJ'd swing dance til midnight
- Ages: all
- Cover: $6
Our current board members are Jason Isbell, Jessica Welker, Desha Berney, and Corey Blodgett. Feel free to approach any of us at a dance if you'd like to become more involved with PLS.
You can find more info about swing dancing in Portland here: www.swingout.net