A rare chance to learn from two top professionals! Join us for a high-energy weekend with Jenny Thomas and Sean Moon – two of the most experienced Charleston choreographers on Strictly Come Dancing. Between them, they’ve created more Charlestons for the show than anyone else over the past 9 years. Their routines are iconic, creative, and always full of flair.
This intensive two-day workshop will focus on performance Lindy Hop with air steps. You’ll learn about performance lindy, including how to engage the audience, and add aerials, dips and tricks into a routine. You will then perform the routine at the Sunday afternoon Tea Dance.
Venue
Andoversford Village Hall, Gloucestershire
Spacious hall with a great floor and plenty of parking.
Schedule
Saturday
10:00 – Doors open
10:30–13:15 – Classes
13:15–14:00 – Lunch
14:00–16:30 – Classes
Sunday
10:00 – Doors open
10:30–13:00 – Classes
13:15–14:00 – Lunch
14:00–15:00 – Running the routine
15:30–17:30 – Tea Dance (with performance)
Partnered Sign-Up Only
This is a partnered event – you must sign up with a partner. No partner swaps will be done during the weekend. Due to the nature of aerial work, both dancers need to be fit, healthy, and reasonably athletic. You don’t need to be superhuman, but you must be comfortable jumping and lifting.
Follows: you must be able to take your own body weight on your arms (as if starting a handstand).
Leads: you must be able to lift and support your partner’s weight safely and comfortably.
Lunch & Drinks
Please bring your own lunch both days.
Free tea and coffee will be available – just bring a mug!
About the Teachers
Sean Moon
Sean works across TV, theatre, and live performance, blending diverse dance and movement styles with powerful storytelling. His credits include Strictly Come Dancing, Doctor Who, Dancing with the Stars, and stage shows like Chicago and Rock of Ages. He brings technical precision, creativity, and theatrical flair to every project.
Jenny Thomas
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing’s leading Charleston and Lindy Hop choreographer for 20 years! With 38+ years in the industry, Jenny has crafted some of the show’s most iconic routines—working with Layton Williams, Faye Tozer, Chris McCausland, and on the BAFTA-nominated 'Gangnam Style' with Katya Jones & Ed Balls. Her wider credits include FKA Twigs, Bill Bailey, Stephen Poliakoff dramas, Beauty & The Beast (Richmond Theatre), BBC’s D-Day 75th Anniversary Celebration, and serving as specialist consultant on Back to the Future The Musical… to name but a few!
Don’t miss out!
Places are limited to a small group so this weekend is sure to sell out. Book early to secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind aerial experience!