City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

Jazz Workshops Playhouse
Jazz Shoes in association with DCSDC, The Playhouse & Fireworks DDTA
Thurs 28 April 9am - 6pm Fri 29 April 9am - 3pm Sat 30 April 9am - 6pm Sun 1 May 9am - 2pm
Mon 2 May 9am - 4pm Mon 2 May Showcase Event 5pm - 6pm
Get your dancing shoes at the ready and
come along to the Playhouse for a fun
weekend filled with iconic Jazz Dance
Workshops in Lindy Hop, Swing, Tap and
Charleston. You’ll learn all the steps you
need to take to the dance floor at any of
the City’s big events over the festival!
We’ll also provide workshops exploring
some of the best known Musical Numbers
from the Jazz era including: Bugsy Malone,
Drowsy Chaperone, Who Framed Rodger
Rabbit?, Cabaret and Chicago.
There will be opportunities to perform
alongside some of the Jazz Festival’s
biggest acts throughout the weekend and
to finish it all off you’ll get to take to the
stage of the Playhouse for a family friendly
showcase.
10
Workshops will be facilitated by a variety of
world class teachers and practitioners.
There will be something for all ages,
kids, teens and adults. Workshops will be
provided to suit all levels of ability and
experience (including professional). Times
and details will be announced soon!
For those interested in dance education/
history, as part of this weekend’s dance
programme, Nadine Hegarty will deliver
a presentation titled ‘How Lindy Hop
Changed The World’ on Thursday evening
at 5pm.
To make enquires or book a workshop contact
the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027 or email
info@derryplayhouse.com.
Spaces per workshop are limited. Book early to
avoid disappointment.