Swing is the Thing presents The Wellington Lindy Exchange
Swing is the Thing presents The Wellington Lindy
Exchange featuring Norma Miller and Adam Brozowski.
For the first time in New Zealand, Norma ‘the Queen of Swing’ Miller visits New Zealand along with top international dancer and teacher, Adam Brozowski. Norma at 97 is one of the last remaining members of the pioneering Lindy Hop dance troupe, Whiteys’ Lindy Hoppers.
Both will be in town for the inaugural WLX on 23rd-25th September. The exchange will feature social and competition dancing as well as a number of swing dance workshops. Of these latter events there are two notable workshops that will be an exclusive and an historical occasion for the Wellington Lindy Exchange.
The Trickeration
masterclass – a rarely taught classic Solo Jazz routine
performed by Norma in 1930s at the Apollo Theatre (on
Saturday 24th).
Story time with Norma – a discussion
with Norma moderated by Adam that covers the history of
swing and Norma's involvement in Lindy Hop and the
progression of the dance. It will feature key insights and
first-hand accounts of what life, dancing in the 1930's, to
frequenting the Savoy Ballroom was actually like. A not to
be missed, once in a lifetime opportunity (on Sunday
25th).
The WLX will take place at Level 6, 173-175 Victoria Street, Te Aro. For the full programme and further details about the events of the Wellington Lindy Exchange visit www.swingisthething.co.nz.
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