Charlie and Rebecka DecaVita are have been teaching and performing Lindy Hop and vintage jazz dance since 2006. Hailing from Sweden, the duo are well-known on the international circuit and have won several competitions, including Camp Jitterbug, Montreal Swing Riot, and Mid-West Lindy Fest. After a long hiatus, we’re thrilled to have them back in Perth!
On February 10 and 11, the DecaVitas will be teaching two Open Level dance workshops, suitable for Lindy Hoppers of all levels of experience.
The weekend will also include a one-off Airsteps Workshop. Tickets for this speciality class can be added to your full pass at checkout, or purchased separately.*
* Please note: Attendance for the Airsteps class is restricted to pairs – you must bring your own partner.
Tickets are strictly limited, and can be purchased as a:
– Single Full Pass (individual, both dance workshops)
– Partnered Full Pass (lead and follow, both dance workshops)
– Day Pass (individual, single dance workshop)
– Air Steps Pass (base and flyer, specialty class only)
After a day of workshops, we’ll be putting on our dancing shoes and trying out our new moves on the social dance floor! 🩰
We’ve got you covered with Summertime Swing, a DJ’d social on Saturday night, with free entry included for all Full Pass holders! 💿 💃
But that’s not all: we’re also partnering with Perth Swing Dance Society to cover the entry of any Full Pass ticket holder to their Smooth Sailing social on Sunday evening!** ⛵
** Please note that entry to Smooth Sailing is limited and subject to availability.
You won’t want to miss this action-packed weekend. Purchase your ticket below, and make sure you’ve clicked Going on our Facebook event for all the latest event updates!
Ticket Options:
- The Single Full Pass: This pass gets you entry to the main workshops on both days, the Saturday night social, and entry to PSDS’s Smooth Sailing social on Sunday! (Excludes the Air Steps workshop.)
- The Partner Full Pass: Book in with a partner for a discount! This pass gets a Lead and Follow entry to the main workshops on both days, the Saturday night social, and entry to PSDS’s Smooth Sailing social on Sunday! (Excludes the Air Steps workshop.)
- The Single Day Pass: For anyone who has a busy weekend but doesn’t want to miss out on learning from Rebecka and Charlie, this pass gives you entry to one day of workshops on either the Saturday or Sunday. (Excludes socials and the Air Steps workshop.)
- Air Steps: Purchased separately, this gets you and your partner (one base, one flyer) entry to the specialty Air Steps class on Saturday afternoon.
Workshop Passes
The Schedule
Saturday Workshops
Location: Gilkisons Dance Studio – 45 Murray Street, Perth
| 11 am – 12 pm: | Workshop 1 |
| 12 pm – 1 pm: | Lunch Break |
| 1 pm – 2 pm: | Workshop 1 |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Airsteps Workshop |
Saturday Night Social
“Summertime Swing”
Location: Gilkisons Dance Studio – 45 Murray Street, Perth
Time: 8 pm – 11pm
Sunday Workshops
Location: Gilkisons Dance Studio – 45 Murray Street, Perth
| 11 am – 12 pm: | Workshop 2 |
| 12 pm – 1 pm: | Lunch Break |
| 1 pm – 2 pm: | Workshop 2 |
Sunday Evening Social
“Smooth Sailing” Hosted by the Perth Swing Dance Society
Location: WA Rowing Club – 171 Riverside Drive, Perth
Time: 5 pm – 7pm
About the Teachers
Charlie and Rebecka, a.k.a The DecaVita Sisters, are world-renowned dancers specializing in authentic Swing and Jazz Age dances. They have been teaching, performing and competing together since 2006 and are today among the top names in the international Swing Dance scene. Charlie and Rebecka are hailing from Stockholm, Sweden but they spend a lot of time on the road and have worked on six continents in more than 25 countries. The DecaVitas have won several major competitions, are founders of performance troups in both Sweden and the US and have many years of experience in producing dance- and circus musicals. Together they are known for their dynamic, creative and unique dance style.
They will also be performing at Perth’s Fringe World this year, make sure you check out their “Flapper Dapper Show!“