Corner Pocket Swing

From the team that brought you First Stops in 2025, they are back to bring you Second Stops! (and maybe Third Stops?)

The Stops routine isn’t just a classic routine, it’s said to be the very first co-ordinated ensemble routine danced at the Savoy Ballroom! Originally choreographed by Frankie Manning for Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, versions of the Stops routine have been taught, performed and loved for generations.

Magali and Tom will be teaching you a version of the Second Stops routine in one morning, no partner required and no pressure to perform! However, for dancers who would be interested, an opportunity for a group performance at the upcoming Pocket Social will be discussed 😉

There’s a dance that doesn’t ask for performance, only presence. The kind where every step is a conversation, every pause a possibility, and the music wraps around you… this is Blues dance. Join Natalie and Marcel from Dance the Blues for an afternoon of discovering connection, embodying musicality, and expressing yourself in your own unique way.

Over the afternoon, you’ll dive into the rich traditions of Ballroomin’ and Jukin’ style Blues idioms. This workshop will journey from the partner dances of the nineteenth-century American South to the urban grooves that emerged when Blues went electric in cities like Chicago.

No need to know all the moves—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to listen with your body. Whether you’re brand new to Blues dance or a seasoned mover, this is your chance to experience an afternoon of musical expression, soulful connection, and irresistible rhythm.