MOV/MENT WORKSHOPS WEEKENDS 2025
TEACHERS / PROFESORES:
Fancy Dougherty
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Fancy (a birth name) fell in love with Lindy and Shag in 2008, with Balboa trailing not far behind. She’s been hooked ever since, constantly endeavoring to improve her technique on a never-ending quest for connection, improvisational freedom in social dancing and the true jitterbug spirit. She has performed, competed in and taught Lindy, Balboa and Shag all over the world, and is a five-time winner of the National Jitterbug Championships in the shag division. She loves to dance with new people and beginners, so be sure to ask her to dance!
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Nejc Zupan
Nejc started dancing swing back in 2003 as a result of his contemporary dance experience and a strong love for jazz music. Because of this he became the main culprit for the popularization of Lindy Hop and Balboa in Slovenia in the early 2000s. Since 2010, he has been teaching various swing dances — Lindy hop, Balboa, Charleston, Blues — first on his own, then at Studio Dansa dance school and now in different projects around Ljubljana.
His swing dance experience is a collection of endless research into different dance forms, many international workshops, show troupes and his humble willingness to keep learning from anybody who is willing to teach him. He pays special attention to jazz body movement, control and musicality, all quintessential to any swing dancing.
BALBOA WORKSHOP PASS:
INCLUDES: 1 day, 1 partY with DJ’s and Live Music with Pol Prats Trio, 2 hours of Group class, 30 min Taster all levels, good floor and atmosphere.
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INCLUYE: 1 dia de workshop, 1 fiestas con DJ’s y música en directo con Pol Prats Trio, 2 horas de clase grupal, 30 min de taster para todos los niveles, buen suelo y ambiente en la sala.
LELVEL / NIVEL:
BENNY GOODMAN (Intermediate/Advanced) – GROUP 1
We expect you to feel comfortable dancing both pure balboa and bal-swing basics, including rhythms such as upholds and downholds, and moves like lollies, swivels, and throw-outs. The focus of this track is to discover new moves and stylings, explore musicality, and improve your technique.
COUNT BASIE (Advanced) – GROUP 2
We expect you to be able to play with and vary both pure balboa and bal-swing basics comfortably, as well as break them down and focus on the finer details. Rather than teaching primarily new moves and shapes, we’ll mainly focus on refining technique, partner connection, and active partnering.
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BENNY GOODMAN (Intermedio/Avanzado) – GRUPO 1
Esperamos que puedas bailar con soltura los básicos del balboa y del bal-swing, incluyendo ritmos como los upholds y downholds, y movimientos como lollies, swivels y throw-outs. El objetivo de este grupo es descubrir nuevos movimientos y estilos, explorar la musicalidad y perfeccionar la técnica.
COUNT BASIE (Avanzado) – GRUPO 2
Esperamos que puedas variar y jugar con los básicos del balboa y del bal-swing con comodidad, además de descomponerlos y centrarte en los detalles. En lugar de enseñar principalmente nuevos movimientos y figuras, nos centraremos en perfeccionar la técnica, la conexión con la pareja y el trabajo en pareja activo.
SHCEDULE / HORARIO:
BANDA / GRUPO:
POL PRATS TRIO
POL PRATS TRIO, influenced and inspired by saxophonists such as Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Stan Getz, Art Pepper, Paul Desmond, and other great musicians such as Nat King Cole, the Oscar Peterson Trio, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie H, Count Basie, among many others, the Trio presents a fresh and elegant live tribute with their own interpretation of jazz, swing, and blues standards, aimed at both the public and the general public.
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POL PRATS TRIO, influenciados e inspirados por saxofonistas como Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Stan Getz, Art Pepper, Paul Desmond y otros grandes músicos como Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson Trio, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie H, Count Basie, entre otros muchos, el Trío nos presenta con su directo un tributo fresco y elegante en una revisión propia de los estándares de Jazz, Swing y Blues, enfocado tanto para público o de público.
Alejandro Reizabal & Mario Sanchez
MOV/MENT is a unique space in La Garriga where a passion for dance and a commitment to health come together. Inspired by movement, we cultivate mind and body. Experience the joy of dance and the benefits of Pilates, both guided by top professionals. Discover the synergy between bodily expression and mental well-being, where movement unleashes your full potential.
Explore the perfect balance between movement, mind and health in MOV/MENT!
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MOV/MENT es un espacio único en la Garriga donde la pasión por el baile y el compromiso con la salud se unen. Inspirados en el movimiento, cultivamos mente y cuerpo. Experimenta la alegría del baile y los beneficios del Pilates, ambos guiados por los mejores profesionales. Descubre la sinergia entre la expresión corporal y el bienestar mental, en donde el movimiento libera tu máximo potencial.
Explora el equilibrio perfecto entre movimiento, mente y salud en MOV/MENT!
