What is the Montreal SMACKDOWN?
As always, when it swings in Montreal, it swings hard! The Montreal SMACKDOWN is an intense, jam packed dance and workshop weekend with internationally recognized dancers and instructors Skye Humphries from Washington, DC, and Frida Segerdahl from Stockholm, Sweeden! It all takes place during a 4 day weekend in late November and early December that focuses on pushing your lindy hop to new limits. With intense workshops and intense evening events, we’re pretty sure that you’ll have gotten your own SMACKDOWN by the end of it!
About Skye & Frida:
 Skye Humphries is an internationally renowned swing dancer and instructor. He emphasizes fun, energetic social dancing with strong partner connection, solid technique, innovative moves, and musicality. Skye is a member of the award winning Lindy Hop dance troupe Minnie's Moochers. He has taught and performed Lindy Hop at major dance events and dance camps, all over the world, including Herräng Dance Camp in Sweden and the Ultimate Lindyhop Showdown in Minneapolis. Originally pressured into taking Lindy Hop classes by his mother at the tender age of 12, Skye soon found that social dancing really is the best thing in life. His joy for the dance and incredible talent has earned him some of the most prestigious awards at national dance competitions, including winning the 2002 Lindy Hop World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. He currently resides in DC where he is the least helpful member of the Jam Cellar.  Feisty, energetic, explosive! Frida Segerdahl might be the smallest member of Sweden's internationally acclaimed swing dance performance team, the Harlem Hot Shots, but there's no way that you'll miss this red-haired wild woman once she's sprung into action. In addition to her performance skill, many have rated Frida as one of the best social dancers in the world. Dancing since six years old, she spent three of her high school years at a dance school. She has been dancing Bugg, Double Bugg, Boogie Woogie, modern dance and jazz in addition to Lindy Hop for most of her sweet little life.
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About Max & Annie
  Max Pitruzzella and Annie Trudeau are one of the craziest and most talented partnerships in the swing world. Since coming to Montreal in 2006 from France, Max has been working with Annie, Artistic Director of the Swinging Air Force, to the delight of all. Recent achievements include 1st place showings at the Boston Tea Party, Camp Jitterbug, the Canadian Swing Championships and the Ultimate Lindyhop Showdown (ULHS).
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About Barbara Morrison:
 Barbara Morrison is simply stunning. Her melodic voice, with its two-and-a-half-octave range, is known worldwide, as are her rich, unique, soulful and highly spirited interpretations familiar Jazz and Blues classics. Barbara Morrison has been featured on over 20 recordings, as welll as many film and television appearances including; the movie sound track for The Hurricane (starring Denzel Washington), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Dennis Miller Show. A native of Los Angeles, California, Barbara Morrison is now celebrating her 30th year in the music industry. Over the years she has performed with a virtual "who's who" of the Jazz and the Blues worlds. That list includes legends like; Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, James Moody, Ron Carter, Etta James, Esther Phillips, David T. Walker, Jimmy Smith, Johnny Otis, Dr. John, Kenny Burrell, Terence Blanchard, Joe Sample, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, and Keb' Mo. Additional, Ms. Morrison guest stars with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra and Doc Severinsen's Big Band.
About Dell'Arte Multimedia Production Hall:
 This spectacular venue was formerly a lebanese community centre at the top of little Italy in Montreal. However, 3 years ago, it was purchased by a very savy Belgian television, cd and music video producer, who transformed it into a stunning world class venue for all types of performances, recordings and video productions. It's now home to many special events, including an intimate concert with Diana Krall just a few weeks ago, at the end of September! With over 3000 sqare feet of beautiful wood floors and incredible ambiance, we're thrilled to offer this world class venue as the place of choice for the weekend workshops and the evening concert with Ms. Barbara Morrison.
The Details: What is the schedule of events?
Please see the Schedule page or click here.
How do I Register?
Go to theRegistration page or click here.
Who should take the workshops?
This workshop is aimed at intermediate lindy hop dancers and up, however, beginners (minimum 3 months swing dancing experience) may participate if they are not afraid of challenge and asking questions. If you would like to participate, but are not sure, PLEASE contact Aidan Fisher from Yeah Baby! Productions (514-279-2825) directly, as he would be pleased to answer your questions and help you with your choice.
How much does this cost?
The costs vary. Please see Registrationfor all the details. Please Note: Workshop costs do not include the evening events. They have seperate cover charges.
Where are the Workshops being held?
- Friday night, Saturday and Sunday workshops as well as the Master Classes will be held at ESPACE DELL'ARTE 40, Jean-Talon East, H2R 1S3 (Metro De Castelnau or Jean-Talon metro)
Where are the Dances being held? - Friday night: Cat's Corner's Downtown Stomp goes Uptown with THE CANGELOSI CARDS from New York City! at ESPACE DELL'ARTE 40, Jean-Talon East, H2R 1S3 (Metro De Castelnau or Jean-Talon metro) Cover $20 at the door (no presales or early bird rate). SMACKDOWN MAIN EVENT (Saturday Night):
Montreal's Le JAZZ Hot moves to Dell Arte for the Barbara Morrison Concert with her All Star Big Band!
ESPACE DELL'ARTE 40, Jean-Talon East, H2R 1S3 (Metro De Castelnau or Jean-Talon metro) $35 Advanced ticket price, $40 at the door.
What is the Master Class? Who can participate?
The Master Class is a class series set up to help train more experienced dancers, teachers and swing community leaders, so that they in turn can spread that knowledge back to the whole community. This class series is by invitation only, and registration and payment is done seperatly from the regular workshop. However, anyone can come and silently watch the Master Class. The cost for watching only is $5 per class, payable in cash. This class will start on time so do not be late. Thanks. Can I bring my video camera to film the workshops? Will there be a DVD video notebook of the weekend?
Yes, you can bring your video camera to film yourself or your agreable friends during the breaks, in between the workshops. However, you can not film during the workshops, nor can you film the teachers, Skye&Frida, at any time. PLEASE NOTE: We will be preparing a DVD Video Notebook of the weekend, to include all the workshops, as tought by Sky&Frida. DVD's can be purchased for $30 CDN, payable up front in cash during the weekend. Will the workshops be starting and finishing on time? Can I show up late?
As grown ups, you're allowed to show up on time, or not.... However, please note that Yeah Baby! events start and finish on time! So, to make sure that you don't miss out on anything, it's probably a good idea to arrive for the workshop a good 15 minutes ahead of time. It's going to be great! Do I have to come for all 4 days?
No. You can come for any combination of days, but we figure, why not make it a crazy party? Best to do the whole thing! :-)
I have questions? How can I reach you guys?
Please contact Aidan Fisher from Yeah Baby! Productions at aidan@aidanfisher.com, or by phone at (514) 279-2825.
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