About Maxi
Maxi is an experienced international teacher and has been a passionate promoter of Lindy Hop in Argentina and Europe since 1998. He has trained as a dancer in the United States and Sweden with Lindy Hop legends such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller and Dawn Hampton. Alongside running his studio in Malaga, Maxi is known across the scene for teaching classes, workshops and shows at different swing festivals and events.
Workshop Levels
We are offering two workshop levels, with classes for Improver/Intermediate in the mornings and Advanced in the afternoons. Here are the level descriptions:
Improver/Intermediate: You regularly attend Lindy hop classes and are comfortable leading or following a dance. You know 6 and 8 count basics and can mix them on the social dance floor. You have experience of most of the fundamental core moves of Lindy Hop but would like to work on lead and follow frame and technique.
Advanced: You understand lead and follow technique, can dance at different tempos and understand musical phrasing. You are confident with all the key moves such a as swing out, Lindy turns, circle, Texas tommy and tandem Charleston etc. You can implement variations without disturbing the flow and connection of the dance.
Saturday Evening Social: Live music with Marvin Muoneke and band!
There is a dance hosted by South West Lindy Hoppers featuring the marvellous Marvin Muoneke! This is from 8-11:30pm at St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter EX4 7AH. Discounted ticket sales as an add-on to workshop tickets are no longer open but you can purchase tickets direct from SWLH by emailing janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com
Sunday Afternoon Classes and Social at Taunton
We are also pleased to be working with Swing Dance Taunton to offer discounted add-on tickets to their Lindy at the Lawns event on Sunday afternoon. For those doing the Imp/Int level, a ticket is available to give access to the classes starting at 3pm, and the social afterwards. For those doing Advanced, a social only ticket is available to allow you to attend later on. This takes place at The Lawns Social Club, Mary St, Taunton TA1 3PE.