Big Apple routine (Špela&Nora)

-English below-

V Bottoms Up predstavljamo nov koncept: Tematski ponedeljki! ✨

Ta format ponuja dodaten navdih tistim, ki že obiskujejo redne tečaje swing plesa, pa tudi plesalcem, ki se ne morejo zavezati k tedenskim tečajem, ampak lahko posvetijo čas krajšemu obdobju – 2, 4 ali 6 tednom.

V tem ponedeljkovem časovnem terminu (20:45–21:45) bomo raziskovali različne teme z različnimi učitelji. Vsi, ki ustrezajo opisu nivoja in se želijo pridružiti, so zelo dobrodošli.

➡️ 26. januar – 16. februar –  Big Apple Routine (Špela&Nora)

Koreografijo za Big Apple je ustvaril Frankie Manning, izvedli pa so jo Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers v filmu Keep Punchin’ iz leta 1939. Big Apple velja za enega najbolj znanih in priljubljenih linijskih plesov Lindy Hopa.

👀 Tukaj si lahko ogledate Big Apple koreografijo: 

The Big Apple / Keep Punching (1939) in full color | Colorized with DeOldify

👀 Če vas zanima več o zgodovini Big Apple koreografije, pripročamo tudi ta posnetek:
An Abbreviated History of the Big Apple – For Lindy Hop and Swing Dance

🔸 Nivo: Intermediate. Počutite se udobno pri izvajanju osnovnih solo jazz gibov.

🔸 Učiteljici: Nora Agoston (HU) – prva 2 tedna // Špela Premelč (SI) – druga 2 tedna

🕧 Termini: 26. januar – 16. februar, ponedeljki 20:45–21:45

Da se naučite celotno rutino, morate obiskati vse 4 tedne.

🏡 Lokacija: Bottoms Up Studio, Celovška cesta 172, 1000 Ljubljana

🔸 Delavnica bo potekala v angleščini/slovenščini.

❗️ Za udeležbo na delavnici je potrebna predhodna prijava, ki jo lahko opravite brez partnerja, saj gre za solo delavnico.

📲 PRIJAVI SE TUKAJ

👛 PRISPEVEK ZA DELAVNICO: 48€

ℹ️ Za dodatna vprašanja nas kontaktirajte na: bottomsupswing@gmail.com

💛 Spremljajte nas: linktr.ee/BottomsupLjubljana

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THEMED MONDAYS – Big Apple routine (Špela&Nora)

At Bottoms Up, we are introducing a new concept: Themes Mondays! ✨

This format offers extra inspiration for those already attending regular swing dance classes, as well as for dancers who can’t commit to a weekly class but can dedicate time for a shorter period—2, 4, or 6 weeks.

In this Monday time slot (20:45–21:45), we will explore a variety of topics with different teachers. Anyone who fits the level description and is eager to join is very welcome.

➡️ January 26 – February 16. –  Big Apple routine (Špela&Nora)

Choreographed by Frankie Manning and performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers in 1939’s Keep Punchin’, the Big Apple is one of the most famous, beloved line dances of Lindy Hop. 

👀 Here you can watch the big apple routine

The Big Apple / Keep Punching (1939) in full color | Colorized with DeOldify

👀 Do you wanna know more about the history of Big Apple? We recommend this video to watch: An Abbreviated History of the Big Apple – For Lindy Hop and Swing Dance

🔸  Level: Intermediate. You are comfortable with the core solo jazz moves. 

🔸 Teachers: Nora Agoston (HU) – first 2 weeks // Špela Premelč (SI) second 2 weeks

🕧 Time: January 26 – February 16, Mondays 20:45 – 21:45,

To learn the complete routine, you’ll need to attend all 4 weeks. 

🏡 Location: Bottoms Up Studio, Celovška cesta 172. 1000 Ljubljana

🔸 The workshop is held in English/Slovene.

❗️ Participation in the course requires preliminary registration which you can do without a partner as it is a solo workshop.

📲 REGISTER HERE 

👛 CONTRIBUTION FOR THE WORKSHOP: 48€

ℹ️ For additional questions, please contact us at: bottomsupswing@gmail.com

💛 Follow us: linktr.ee/BottomsupLjubljana

Classic cool moves with a twist (Xesc&Nora)

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V Bottoms Up predstavljamo nov koncept: Tematski ponedeljki! ✨

Ta format ponuja dodaten navdih tistim, ki že obiskujejo redne tečaje swing plesa, pa tudi plesalcem, ki se ne morejo zavezati k tedenskim tečajem, ampak lahko posvetijo čas krajšemu obdobju – 2, 4 ali 6 tednom.

V tem ponedeljkovem časovnem terminu (20:45–21:45) bomo raziskovali različne teme z različnimi učitelji. Vsi, ki ustrezajo opisu nivoja in se želijo pridružiti, so zelo dobrodošli.

➡️ 23. februar – 16. marec – Classic cool moves with a twist (Xesc&Nora)

V tem tečaju se bomo poglobili v nekatere najbolj ikonične vzorce swing plesa in raziskali, kako jih prilagoditi svojemu slogu. Vsak teden se bomo osredotočili na en klasičen gib, ga razčlenili za večjo jasnost in dodali variacije, glasbenost in sveže ideje, ki jih boste lahko takoj uporabili na plesišču.

  1. teden: Tuck turn
    2. teden: Jig walk
    3. teden: Yo-Yo
    4. teden: Swing Out

🔸 Nivo: Intermediate. Vsaj 1 leto tečajev lindy hopa.

🔸 Učitelja: Nora Agoston (HU) in Xesc Bujosa (ES)

🕧  Termini: 23. februar – 16. marec, ponedeljki 20:45 – 22:45

🏡 Lokacija: Bottoms Up Studio, Celovška cesta 172, 1000 Ljubljana

🔸 Delavnica bo potekala v angleščini.

❗️ Za udeležbo na tečaj se je potrebno predhodno prijaviti, kar lahko narediš s plesnim partnerjem ali brez. Da bi lahko zagotovili primerno razmerje med leaderji in followerji, boste tisti, ki se prijavite sami, morda uvrščeni na čakalno listo. Med tečajem priporočamo, da menjaš plesne partnerje – tudi tisti, ki se na tečaj prijavite v paru, ne boste celo plesno uro plesali zgolj s plesnim partnerjem, s katerim ste se prijavili na tečaj. Všeč nam je ideja, da vsi plešemo z vsemi.

📲 PRIJAVI SE TUKAJ

👛 PRISPEVEK ZA DELAVNICO: 48€

ℹ️ Za dodatna vprašanja nas kontaktirajte na: bottomsupswing@gmail.com

💛 Spremljajte nas: linktr.ee/BottomsupLjubljana

 

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At Bottoms Up, we are introducing a new concept: Themed Mondays! ✨


This format offers extra inspiration for those already attending regular swing dance classes, as well as for dancers who can’t commit to a weekly class but can dedicate time for a shorter period—2, 4, or 6 weeks.

In this Monday time slot (20:45–21:45), we will explore a variety of topics with different teachers. Anyone who fits the level description and is eager to join is very welcome.

➡️ February 23 – March 16 –  Classic cool moves with a twist (Xesc&Nora)

In this class, we’ll dive into some of the most iconic swing dance patterns and explore how to make them your own. Each week focuses on one classic move, breaking it down for clarity while adding variations, musicality, and fresh ideas you can use right away on the social dance floor.

Week 1: Tuck turn
Week 2: Jig walk
Week 3: Yo-Yo
Week 4: Swing Out

🔸 Level: Intermediate. At least 1 year of Lindy hop experience. 

🔸 Teachers: Nora Agoston (HU) and Xesc Bujosa (ES)

🕧  Time: February 23 – March 16, Mondays 20:45 – 22:45

🏡 Location: Bottoms Up Studio, Celovška cesta 172. 1000 Ljubljana

🔸 The workshop is held in English.

❗️ Advance registration is required to participate in the course, which you can do with or without a partner. To ensure an appropriate leader-follower ratio, individuals without a partner may be placed on a waiting list. We recommend changing dance partners during the course, so even those who register with “their” partner will not dance with him/her the entire time. We like the idea of everyone dancing with everyone else.

📲 REGISTER HERE

👛 CONTRIBUTION FOR THE WORKSHOP: 48€

ℹ️ For additional questions, please contact us at: bottomsupswing@gmail.com

💛 Follow us: linktr.ee/BottomsupLjubljana