The System
The 'Pick-and-choose-on-the-day' principle
We understand that your experience and interest might vary for Balboa and Shag. You may want to focus on one dance style only, or to sample both. We won't ask you to sign up for a particular level or style in advance. The choice is yours; create your own journey on the day.
Schedule and levels
All the Cats Join In has a unique schedule with a mix of Balboa and Shag classes. The instructors will teach material at four challenge levels. Please carefully read the descriptions below to get a good idea of what you can expect from each level. Before you join a class, ask yourself: "Do my abilities in this dance style match the level of the class?"
You help to make this system work
There will be no level review and no level police. We encourage you to choose classes freely within your ability, including those at a lower level. Please be considerate of the other dancers in class by refraining from taking a more advanced level than you are ready for. Remember: our teachers are professionals and will have something special to offer in every level.
What this all means for you
There will be broader mix of skill levels of students in the classes compared to traditionally streamed workshop events. Let's embrace a spirit of participation at this event: everyone is welcome!
Challenge levels
Schedule
- A+O
- Andreas Olsson and Olga Marina
- B+I
- Blake Thiessen and Irina Amzashvili
- A+E
- Arnas Razgūnas and Eglė Nemickaitė
- T+D
- Trish and Derek Carruthers
- A+N
- Annabelle Hale and Nial Bruce
The more ★ stars, the more challenging the class. 'All' indicates class suitable for all levels.
| Friday | Sky Deck | Drama | Theatre | New York |
| 7:00 - 7:45pm | Balboa All (T+D) | |||
| 7:45 - 8:30pm | Shag All (A+N) | |||
| Saturday | Sky Deck | Drama | Theatre | New York |
| 10:00 - 11:15am | Balboa ★★★★ (B+I) | Balboa ★ (A+O) | Shag ★★★ (A+N) | Shag ★ (A+E) |
| 11:30 - 12:45pm | Balboa ★★★★ (A+O) | Balboa ★★ (B+I) | Shag ★★ (A+E) | Balboa ★ (T+D) |
| 12:45 - 1:45pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:45 - 2:45pm | Balboa ★★★ (B+I) | Balboa ★★ (A+O) | Shag ★★★★ (A+E) | Shag ★★ (A+N) |
| 3:00 - 4:00pm | Social Heats Balboa+Shag | |||
| Sunday | Sky Deck | Ballroom | Theatre | Drama |
| 10:00 - 11:15am | Balboa ★★★ (B+I) | Balboa ★ (A+O) | Shag ★★★ (A+E) | Shag ★ (A+N) |
| 11:30 - 12:45pm | Balboa ★★★★ (A+O) | Balboa ★★ (T+D) | Shag ★★★★ (A+E) | Shag ★ (B+I) |
| 12:45 - 1:45pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:45 - 2:45pm | Balboa ★★★ (A+O) | Slow Balboa ★ (B+I) | Shag ★★★★ (A+N) | Shag ★★ (A+E) |
| 3:00 - 4:00pm | Balboa ★★★★ (A+O) | Balboa ★★★ (T+D) | Shag ★★★ (A+E) | Balboa ★★ (B+I) |
| Monday | Sky Deck | Drama | Theatre | |
| 10:00 - 11:15pm | Slow Balboa ★★ (A+O) | Balboa ★★★★ (B+I) | St Louis Shag ★ (A+E) | |
| 11:30 - 12:45pm | Slow Balboa ★★★ (A+O) | Balboa All (B+I) | Shag ★★★★ (A+E) | |
Class venue
Our workshop venue is The Space in Prahran. The entrance is in Carlton street.
Plenty of street parking is available in the area, and the studios can be easily reached by train, tram and bus. All of their stunning studios feature sprung wooden floors and lots of space. Many cafés and restaurants are located nearby in Chapel street.
318 Chapel St,
Prahran VIC 3181
Phone (03) 9529 3949
A map of the workshops and evening venues is shown here.







