Workshops
2011
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MEL LEHAN HALL AT ST. JAMES i
3214 West 10th Ave, Kitsilano
Accessible All ages
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Friday April 29
7:15pm - Swing Dance Workshop. Learn the basic moves. This workshop is FREE, and is recommended for increased enjoyment of the festival. In the Hall.
Saturday April 30
5pm - Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Workshop led by Don Ogilvie, renowned rhythm king of Roma Swing Ensemble. $30. Small Community Room.
6pm - Gypsy Lead Guitar Workshop led by Budge Schachte of Van Django. $30. Small Community Room.
Workshop fees are paid directly to the Workshop Leader. Please bring your own instruments.
Sunday May 1
2pm - Pas Manouche c'est Louche - A Workshop with Christine Tassan et les Imposteures. $30. Large Community Room, downstairs beneath the Hall.
3pm - Gypsy Lead Guitar Workshop led by Marc Atkinson $30. Small Community Room, downstairs at the back of the hall. Entry is via the back door off the lane.
4pm - Introduction To Gypsy Jazz Workshop led by John Jorgenson $30. Large Community Room. A rare chance to learn from THE master!
4:15pm - Gypsy fiddle workshop with Roma Swing's Lache Cercel in the Small Community Room. Cost $30 for one hour. Bring your fiddle, and learn from a celebrated master teacher from Romania.