JiveBoogie workshops
three hours of dancing, fun and frivolity
Our dance workshops are structured to suit everyone, from beginners, to improvers, to seasoned dancers.
They normally last between two to three hours, and have a half-time refreshment break.
These workshops are designed to be more intensive and focused than regular dance classes, thus getting you to a better level and improving your dancing much more quickly.
To ensure the best quality of teaching, most of our workshops will be restricted to 8 couples or less.
They take place in the Estepona and Marbella areas of the Costa del Sol, Spain, normally on a Saturday or Sunday.
They are held in a custom-built, mirrored dance studio with a wooden floor, and for most of them you don’t need to have your own partner as we will match the group.
something for everyone
You can see below our range of workshops and what is generally involved in each one.
If you would like to attend please have a look at our Upcoming Events page to find out when the next one(s) are being held or planned.
If you don't see what you're looking for there please Register your preference and we will inform you when the next workshop of your choice is being planned.
Please note: All our workshops have to be pre-booked, you can do this on our Register page.
We're sorry but you can’t turn up on the day like normal dance classes because we need to know who’s coming.
This is so that we can control numbers and make sure we have an equal number of guys and girls.
Generally we charge 25€ per person or 45€ per mixed couple. (A small cash incentive to encourage you to bring a partner!)
Exact prices are displayed below beside each workshop.
beginnERS (3 hours)
Cost: 25€ each/45€ per mixed couple
This workshop is for those who have never danced Modern Jive before, or those who have but would like to practise and consolidate what they've learnt in a more structured and focused environment.
However, we will be treating everyone as if it's their first time.
Includes:
- Learn to do properly 6 - 8 easy moves that introduce the core basics of Modern Jive
- Exact instruction at every stage of the move, so you will know where you should be and what you should be doing at all times
- Introduction to leading, following and getting that all-important 'connection' with your partner
- Introduction to basic styling and musicality
- You WILL be able to dance a Modern Jive routine with confidence after this workshop
IMPROVERS (3 hours)
Cost: 25€ each/45€ per mixed couple
This workshop is for those who have attended a few beginner's classes, or our Beginners workshops, and who wish to improve and add more variety to their range of moves. Includes:
- Learn a selection of moves that complement and add to the beginner's basics. Perfect for enjoying more accomplished dancing
- How to lead or how to be led properly
- How to mix up the moves to improvise in freestyle
- Dance with more confidence & style
INTERMEDIATE (3 hours)
Cost: 25€ each/45€ per mixed couple
This workshop is for those who have either attended an Improvers workshop or have been dancing for a while and who wish to include a few more complicated moves into their dancing. Includes:
- Learn in detail a selection of more adventurous moves that build up your core repertoire
- Sharpen up on leading, following, style and musicality
- Begin to understand where the "rules" end & your own style starts
- Broaden the range of music you enjoy dancing to
Up Close and personal! (3 hours)
Cost: 45€ per couple
Focuses on those sexy, slinky moves that impress your partner - and your audience!
Due to the 'up-close' nature of this workshop, it is for fixed partners only (i.e. couples will not move round) so please apply as a couple only.
- Learn a complete routine of close moves that enhances your freestyling and keeps life interesting
- Ladies – vamp it up, look stylish and sexy without losing your reputation!
- Men – learn how to interpret the slower music and lead your partner to places she hasn't been before
- How to dance 'up close and personal' without the 'pole dancer' effect!
DIPS, DROPS & SEDUCERS (3 hours)
Cost: 45€ per couple
This workshop is for fixed partners only (i.e. couples will not move round). An intermediate standard of dancing is required.
This workshop is for dancers at the Intermediate level and it covers a number of dips and drops, some of which would not be taught in a normal class.
It concentrates on the correct positioning and styling to get the most spectacular effect, while ensuring the safety of you and your partner.
- Practise a range of drops and seducers to spice up your dancing
- Girls - how to be safe and look good when he throws you around!
- Men - how to throw her around safely and without the pain!
- Small group with plenty of opportunity for individual tuition
- Learn the "safe" way to lead these different moves
Please note that applications for this workshop will not be accepted if, in our opinion, the applicants are not ready for this level of dancing.
STYLE & MUSICALITY (2 hours)
Cost: 20 € each/35€ per couple
This workshop concentrates on making you both look good by adapting your moves to the speed and style of the music, thus giving you that extra 'edge' to help you look like the pros.
Focus is on musicality, style and body postioning, rather than teaching specific dance moves.
As it is only two hours, there will not be a mid-session break in this workshop.
This workshop generally works best with fixed partners but can be rotated. It will depend on the mix and preferences of the attendees for each class.
- Learn how to listen to, interpret and anticipate the music, plus where and how to use the breaks, stops and starts within it
- Learn those little styling touches and musical nuances that make a difference to how you and your partner look and, more importantly, feel.
- Men – create a stylish framework, add more drama to your moves, hold that line, sweep that leg
- Ladies – mirror your partner's positions, point those feet, look graceful, look good!
