Rytmipolku

Visit Finland and experience the Midnight Sun!
West Coast Swing Weekend with Myles & Tessa, Tampere, Finland
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::: News :::

17.6.2012:
Thank you everybody! You made this Event amazing! We’d love to hear what you think!
http://tinyurl.com/feedback-mylestessa-tampere

17.6.2012:
Photos

12.6.2012:
WCS Finland shirts available during the Weekend!
http://rytmipolku.com/west-coast-swing/get-your-piece-of-wcs/

10.6.2012:
Party time! If you wish to ensure your spot in our sold-out workshop’s Night Party, book your party pass in advance via Registration form.

8.6.2012:
Only a week to go!
Check out a brief http://rytmipolku.com/workshopit/info-for-mylestessa-weekend/
(PDF format: Info for the Weekend)

31.5.2012:
Lunch pre-order is on-line NOW!
Order before Sun 10th June.

30.5.2012:
Check out the Venue Map for the weekend!

25.5.2012:
Schedule for the weekend updated!

25.5.2012:
Party Passes are available. Book via Registration Form.

25.5.2012:
Privates still available on Friday daytime (11-18). Please book through info (at) rytmipolku.com.

8.5.2012:
If you’re arriving early on Thursday, come and check out our weekly social freestyle in Restaurant Gloria in the middle of Tampere!

16.3.2012:
We are now closing registration for single followers. There are still plenty of followers on the Waiting List and therefore single leaders and couples are still warmly welcome to registrate!

Party
Teachers
Workshop
- Teaching The Teachers
Levels
Prices
Registration
Schedule
Venues
Food NEW!
Accommodation
How to get to Tampere
What to do in Tampere NEW!
Cancellation policy
Contact
 
 

::: Party :::

Thursday Pre-Party 14.6. 6.30 PM, Restaurant Gloria, Hämeenkatu 24, Free
Friday Party 15.6. 9 PM, Olympia Hall, Satakunnankatu 10, 10 euros
Saturday Party 16.6. 8 PM, Olympia Hall, Satakunnankatu 10, 15 euros
Sunday Cool Down Party 17.6. 7 PM, Puisto-Emmaus, Hämeenpuisto 14, Free

::: Teachers :::

Myles Monroe & Tessa Cunningham (CAN)

A rare combination of talent and training.
Entertaining & Effective.
High-energy Comedic Chemistry.
Technical & Well-rounded.
Social & Approachable.

Myles’ extensive, diverse, classical dance training and Tessa’s studies in pedagogy and human movement qualify them as some of the most credible West Coast Swing instructors and judges in the world. Their powerful and proven student-centred teaching method focuses on experiential learning – learning by discovery. Dedicated to professional development, they are constantly upgrading their dancing and teaching skills and discovering new pedagogy to make this dance work better.

Myles & Tessa:
“Our niche in the West Coast Swing world is to introduce and explain the unique mechanics of West Coast Swing and the ‘rules of the game’. We go beyond the patterns and breakdown how to make the dance work properly. We focus more on organic, ergonomic, musical movement and give dancers access to essential, elusive technique. We are also big fans of FUN – educational entertainment. Our students typically leave our workshops and private lessons with a rejuvenated attitude towards their own dancing, and a better understanding and application of technique than they have gotten in the past 6 months (or 6 years) elsewhere. We want you to feel empowered and confident about your dance skills, because the better you feel, the more fun you and your partner will have.”

http://www.canadianswingchampions.com/index.php/

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::: Workshop :::

Choose your workshop:
- two days full of learning and practising or
- three days of intense and profound improving your habits and style

And the cherry on the top:
- Teaching The Teachers session on Sunday afternoon
- Wanting to start teaching West Coast Swing in your hometown but don’t know how to teach and where to begin? Wondering what content would be best especially for West Coast Swing classes? During the Teaching the West Coast Swing Teachers session Myles and Tessa will take you through the basics and point out what you should know before taking the stand in front of the class. You don’t need any teaching experience to participate the session. Taking a part to this session doesn’t mean you have to teach, you can also take this session as an intensive class to study your own dance: how are your basics doing?
- Please note: Due to wishes from Myles and Tessa Teaching the Teachers session will take place after the workshop, and to participate the session you need to have been taken the Blue Pass (10 hours of classes).
- Facebook Event

West Coast Swing is exploding all over Europe. But the standards for good quality instruction are high and climbing higher.

You want to start teaching WCS, but any responsible dance teacher knows that in order to start teaching a new dance style, he/she not only needs training in the new dance, but also needs to take advantage of professional development opportunities to improve their own teaching skills.

Myles and Tessa’s teaching skills are of the highest standard – they are excellent role models and you will get tons of great ideas for your teaching. Your students will respect you more because you learned from them.

You will feel more confident in your teaching because you will have the correct information and better teaching methods to help students succeed.

The teacher training class will use the concepts discussed in the workshop and explore them on a deeper level to advance your own dance skills, and also discuss how best to introduce them to beginner dancers and incorporate these critical fundamentals into regular classes in a way that doesn’t bore or confuse your students.

You will have opportunities to ask questions, or if you are shy, you can email your questions to Myles and Tessa directly and they will be sure to discuss the answers in the workshop while you stay anonymous.

Note: Teaching is in English.

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::: Levels :::

Workshop has one level.

We expect from you good knowledge of West Coast Swing Basics. You know your way around anchor, stretch, acceleration and deceleration and other things crucial to West Coast Swing.

Myles and Tessa have powerful and proven student-centred teaching method that focuses on experiential learning – learning by discovery. They can unlock new territory in your dancing whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitor.

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::: Prices :::

- Red Pass incl. all parties + 6 h workshops 90 euros
- Blue Pass incl. all parties + 10 h workshops 125 euros
- Teaching The Teachers incl. 3 h workshops 35 euros (only with Blue Pass)
- Party Pass incl. all parties Friday-Saturday-Sunday 25 euros

Dancers coming outside of Finland we’ll offer a reduced price for the Workshop (-25 % off).

You need to confirm your registration by paying the camp fee within 10 days of the confirmation e-mail we will send to you.

(All the prices incl. VAT)

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::: Registration :::

16.3.2012:
We are now closing registration for single followers. There are still pleny of followers on the Waiting List and therefore single leaders and couples are still warmly welcome to registrate!

Please register to the event: ==>> REGISTRATION

Please note, that filling the form does not automatically grant you a spot in the workshop. You will receive a confirmation to the email address you gave us. Please check your email regularly and please note the due date of the workshop payment.

We heartily welcome dancers from all over Europe. Dancers coming outside of Finland we’ll offer a reduced price for the workshop (-25 % off).

You can register without a partner. However those registrating with a partner will get in right away, whereas single leaders and followers will be placed on a waiting list.

For Teaching The Teachers you won’t need a partner.

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::: Schedule :::
Subject to change.

FRIDAY
17.00-18.00 Check-in
18.00-20.30 Classes Red&Blue
21.00-02.00 Social Dancing

SATURDAY
11.00-16.00 Classes Red&Blue (incl. breaks and lunch)
16.30-17.30 Classes Blue
20.00-02.00 Social Dancing

SUNDAY
11.00-15.00 Classes Blue (incl. breaks and lunch)
15.00-18.00 Teaching The Teachers
19.00-22.00 Social Dancing

Privates – almost full-booked! Free slots for Myles on Friday and Sunday evening.

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::: Venues :::

Venue Map (Google Maps, opens in a new window)

Workshops (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Party on Sunday
PuistoEmmaus YMCA Hall (NMKY in Finnish)
Hämeenpuisto 14
 
Take the main street Hämeenkatu and walk until esplanade Hämeenpuisto. Take to the right (uphill). You’ll find the Venue on second block on the left hand side.

Nightparty (Friday and Saturday)
Olympia Hall
Satakunnankatu 10
 
Easy reach from department store Stockmann on main street Hämeenkatu (next to the railway station). Walk round it and head for Tampere Cathedral (uphill). The Party Venue is next to the Cathedral on the left.
 

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::: Food :::
Subject to change.

Please note we cannot offer a fridge for participants’ own packed lunch or possibility to heat up your own food

LUNCH à la Chef Kimmo
Available on Saturday and Sunday at the venue, pre-order only

Delicious warm soup of the day, season’s mixed green salad and bread with cream cheese.

Saturday: Creamy Curry Chicken Soup
Sunday: Mouth Watering Salmon Soup

Price: 10 euros per day

Pre-order on-line:
http://tinyurl.com/WCS-Tampere-lunch-preorder
(make your order before Sun 10th June)

Payment in cash on your arrival to the Event on Friday evening.

CAFE
A small café will serve your needs during the workshop at the venue: coffee, tea, sandwiches, assortment of Danish pastries, fruits… Please note: Cash only.

SUNDAY PARTY
Complimentary selected samples of traditional Finnish flavours and local specialities will be served during the Sunday Cool Down Party. Let us know if you’re staying for the party! (Lunch pre-order form)

Note: Previously announced Sunday Dinner not available.

Restaurants in Tampere
http://www.huviopas.net/tampere/restaurants_1.php

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::: Accommodation :::

Unfortunately we cannot offer floor level accommodation at the venue.

Hotel Cumulus Koskikatu (www.cumulus.fi/hotellit/koskikatu/en_GB/koskikatu/)
Special Offer (book before 26th May, 2012)
- Small Double (bed 160 cm, for one or two) 98 euros/night
- Superior Twin (for one or two) 128 euros/night
(Prices include evening sauna and a breakfast buffet.)
Please contact the hotel (koskikatu.cumulus (at) restel.fi) for booking using the code WCS-workshop.

Please book your hotel rather sooner than later. Preferably book hotels with area code 33100 or 33200, and you’ll be located near the workshop and the nightparty venues.

When in doubt, please contact us for help.

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::: How to get to Tampere :::

By plane
Take a flight to Tampere-Pirkkala airport (SAS, Ryanair, Norwegian etc.). Continue with bus or taxi to Tampere city centre (25 km, 30 min).

Take a flight to Helsinki-Vantaa airport (Finnair, KLM, Lufhthansa, SAS, Norwegian etc.). Continue with Express Bus to Tampere city centre (180 km, 2,5 hours).

By ferry (from Sweden)
Take a ferry from Stockholm to Turku (or Helsinki). Continue with train (170 km, 2 hours) or Express Bus.

By train (from Russia)
Take a train (Allegro) from St. Petersburg to Lahti. Continue with train or Express Bus.

Once you get to Tampere City Centre you’ll be able to walk to the venues. You can also rent bikes or take public transportation.

Bike rental
http://www.tamperecitybike.fi/index.php

Public transportation
http://www.tampere.fi/tkl/english.html

Parking zones
http://www.tampere.fi/material/attachments/p/unnamed_11555/maksuvyohykkeet110310.pdf

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::: What to do in Tampere :::

Here’s TOP 7 tips what to see&do in Tampere city centre while you’re visiting:

Picnic in beautiful Arboretum
http://www.tampere.fi/english/environmentandnature/greenareas/parks/hatanpaa.html

5 o’clock tea in Pyynikki ridge
http://www.tampere.fi/english/environmentandnature/greenareas/parks/pyynikki.html
And that tea we mentioned: http://www.munkkikahvila.net/?page=1&lang=en

Finnish ice cream by the Tammerkoski rapids
http://www.tampere.fi/english/environmentandnature/greenareas/parks/koskipuisto.html

A boat to Viikinsaari island
http://www.tampere.fi/english/cultureandmuseums/culture/viikinsaari.html

Ride a bike around or take a stroll
http://www.tamperecitybike.fi/index.php

Adventure and amusement just around the corner!
http://www.sarkanniemi.fi/www/index.php?lang=en

Get to know the industrial heritage of Tampere
- http://www.tampere.fi/english/vapriikki.html
- http://www.werstas.fi/?q=en
Or find your way to Moominvalley: http://inter9.tampere.fi/muumilaakso/index.php?lang=en

More tips in www.visittampere.fi

Enjoy your stay in Tampere!

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::: Cancellation Policy :::

Your registration is binding once you receive our confirmation and we receive your payment. We guarantee you a space at the workshop at the agreed price, you guarantee that you will participate. If you have to cancel, you can transfer your registration to a new participant. If you cannot find a replacement, we can only refund you 50 % of your workshop fee.

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::: Contact :::

This event is organized by Rytmipolku and enthousiastic WCS dancers Rake, Mia, Markus and Tuire. Email any inquiries to info (at) rytmipolku.com

The event organizer has not insured the participants. The event organizer reserves the rights to changes. The event organizer is not liable if any part of this workshop will change or will be realized unlike prior plans.