Hustle workshop with Diane the "Queen Bee of Hustle". 

The workshop is open level, basics are recommended to learn beforehand (plenty of chances to come learn the basics for FREE through Hustlinki, check IG for more details). "Diane is one of the first generation pioneer of Hustle. Diane’s specialty is breaking down any pattern for leader or followers footwork, hand positions and why.🐝" 

Date: Friday 10th of Oct & Saturday 11th of Oct

Time: (FRI) 18:30-19:45 & (SAT) 17:30-19:15 (pause 18:30-18:40)

Location: Energia Saali, Viikintie 1 B, 00560 Helsinki

GOOD TO KNOW

• Arrive preferably 15 min before to show tickets and get ready.

• No outside shoes (indoor dance shoes are fine! Indoor heels fine as well) 

• 15 min after the workshop, there is going to be a social and competition at the same location.

• There is vegan food to buy at the venue! 

DIIRECTIONS

When using navigation apps you can search for "Teknikaan Museo" which is right next to the Energia Saali. When entering the island follow the signs towards Energia Saali. 

Accessibility info: The venue has a ramp into the main hall. There is an accessible toilet. 

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ABOUT DIANE:

Diane is one of the first generation pioneer of Hustle. Diane’s specialty is breaking down any pattern for leader or followers footwork, hand positions and why. 

Introducing Diane, the Queen Bee of Hustle, the most recent recipient of the Arte Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award, and a legendary figure whose career in dance spans over five decades. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Diane began her Hustle journey in the early 70s, during the formative years of the dance, and was even involved in the iconic film Saturday Night Fever, which helped propel Hustle into mainstream culture. Diane’s expertise extends to both leading and following roles, and she has trained numerous professional Hustle dancers, including John "Boots" Merisier, Jaime Serna, Alessandra Marconi, Yvon “Crazy Smooth” Soglo, Taylor Yeung, Julien Cloutier, Samuelle Auclair, Victor “Savage” Tran, and Wendy Dalal.

As the event director for the World Hustle Dance Championships from 2000 to 2011, Diane created a platform that brought the global Hustle community together. She has taught at prestigious studios such as Dale Dance Studios in Brooklyn and Staten Island and Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Ridgewood and Verona. Diane was the lead female dancer of the second generation of Dale Dance Studio's Hustle Kings with partner John "Boots" Merisier, performing and competing at clubs such as Zachary's with Dominick Lotiere, 231 Club in Long Island, and 2001 Odyssey where Saturday Night Fever was filmed.

Despite her numerous accomplishments, she has always remained connected to her roots, offering lessons in her local community. Diane dedicates her dance journey to her son, Christopher, sharing her passion with fellow dancers. With an unmatched depth of knowledge and a passion for sharing her craft, she's honored to be a guest judge at Hustle N Tussle. Expect insightful feedback, a wealth of knowledge, and the kind of detailed feedback that elevates every dancer's performance and confidence.

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Safer Space Guidelines:

To make everybody attending the workshop feel as comfortable and safe as possible, everybody are asked to read through and engage in the Safer Space Guidelines provided. If there is something you would like to ask about them, change or add to the list, please don’t hesitate to contact through hustlinki@gmail.com or through DM on IG. All feedback is welcome <3

• Let’s accept, respect and welcome everybody to come just as they are

• Let’s not make assumptions (about preferred lead or follow role, gender, background, sexuality, ethnicity, health, identity etc of others)

• Respect eachothers as well as our own boundaries

• Let’s ask for consent (e.g. to dance, to try advanced moves etc) 

• Let’s be aware of the privileges and prejudices we have as well as the space we take

• No harassment or discrimination of any kind (racism, sexism, fatphobia, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, ageism etc) is accepted here. If you experience, see or hear anything that is not okay - intervene and/or come to talk with the Hustlinki staff (Ronja, Suvi, Niklas)

• Emmi and Siiri (whom will be presented in the beginning of the event) will be taking photos and videos during the workshop and social. Please let the Hustlinki staff (Ronja, Suvi, Niklas) or Siiri and Emmi know if you would not like to be in any of the photos of videos. Short snippets will be posted later on the Hustlinki IG

• Let’s be mindful of others’ health. If you feel unwell or have been exposed to infectious conditions, please refrain from attending

• Let's keep the space clean, pick up after yourselves <3

When asking somebody to dance:

• No means no, even on it's own(explanation not needed). Let's encourage enthusiastic consent! 

• Ask about roles: "Do you want to lead or follow? (or both?)"

• Remember to ask about/inform if you don't want to be touched in a certain spot (injury or other reason/s) or if there are some movements in hustle that you cannot/don't want to do

These guidelines above are inspired by Javiera Marchant, Urban Apa, Hustle at RS and Feminist Culture House. DM if you have any questions, thoughts or requests

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Ticket purchasing is binding, cancellation only with medical certificate.