Jazz Dance Work Shops
At the Ballydehob Jazz Festival we want to get everyone up and dancing.
💃🏻 🕺 Festival sponsored JAZZ Dance Work Shops will take place over the weekend and will be facilitated by our fantastic 2025 Dance Instructors Melanie Casabone & Gabriel Rodríguez!
SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025
SATURDAY MAIN HALL 11.00 DANCE 20’s Charleston SOLO CLASS Beginners ALL WELCOME (1 hr) ( DONATION)
SATURDAY MAIN HALL 1pm Lindy Hop Partner Class Open Level 2 hour (1 hr) ( DONATION)
SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025
SUNDAY SIDE HALL 11.00 DANCE SOLO CLASS Open Level ( limited numbers, first come) ( DONATION
SUNDAY SIDE HALL 1pm Lindy Hop Partner Class Open Level ( limited numbers, first come) ( DONATION)
Melanie Casabone (Argentina) has been dancing Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz for over 10 years. Based on a deep love for the old clips and the legendary African American dancers who created this dance, she studies their movement and the cultural context behind it. In her classes, you’ll dance a lot, sweat a little, and explore the rich history of this swing culture.
Gabriel Rodríguez is a Dublin-based swing dancer and teacher who first fell in love with the dance after moving from Spain to Ireland nine years ago. Since then, he’s immersed himself in the world of Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, Blues, and Solo Jazz—sharing his passion through eight years of local teaching.Known for his inclusive and joyful approach, Gabriel creates a space where dancers can explore their individuality while staying rooted in the spirit and tradition of the dance.
What's on over the weekend!
Performances
Ballydehob Community Hall | SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025 | 9.30pm Til Late
Ballydehob Community Hall | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 9.30pm til late
Ballydehob Playground | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 1pm
Ballydehob Community Hall | FRI 02 MAY 2025 | Doors 7.30pm
Multiple Venues | All weekend
Events
Levis Corner House P81RC03 | Every Wednesday and Thursday in April 2025 | 6.30pm
Levis Corner House ( OUTBACK) | THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025 | 7.30pm
Ballydehob Playground | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 1pm
Multiple Venues | All weekend
Main St. | Sun 04 MAY 2025 | 6pm
Working Artist Studio | SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2024 | 6pm
Jazz Festival Hall | Sat & Sun
Hidden around the village | All weekend
Jazz Festival Hall | Sun 04 MAY 2025 | 12pm - 5pm
Ballydehob Community Hall, P81 FC89 | SAT 03 MAY 2025 | 12 pm
At the Ballydehob Jazz Festival we want to get everyone up and dancing.
💃🏻 🕺 Festival sponsored JAZZ Dance Work Shops will take place over the weekend and will be facilitated by our fantastic 2025 Dance Instructors Melanie Casabone & Gabriel Rodríguez!
SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025
SATURDAY MAIN HALL 11.00 DANCE 20’s Charleston SOLO CLASS Beginners ALL WELCOME (1 hr) ( DONATION)
SATURDAY MAIN HALL 1pm Lindy Hop Partner Class Open Level 2 hour (1 hr) ( DONATION)
SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025
SUNDAY SIDE HALL 11.00 DANCE SOLO CLASS Open Level ( limited numbers, first come) ( DONATION
SUNDAY SIDE HALL 1pm Lindy Hop Partner Class Open Level ( limited numbers, first come) ( DONATION)
Melanie Casabone (Argentina) has been dancing Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz for over 10 years. Based on a deep love for the old clips and the legendary African American dancers who created this dance, she studies their movement and the cultural context behind it. In her classes, you’ll dance a lot, sweat a little, and explore the rich history of this swing culture.
Gabriel Rodríguez is a Dublin-based swing dancer and teacher who first fell in love with the dance after moving from Spain to Ireland nine years ago. Since then, he’s immersed himself in the world of Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, Blues, and Solo Jazz—sharing his passion through eight years of local teaching.Known for his inclusive and joyful approach, Gabriel creates a space where dancers can explore their individuality while staying rooted in the spirit and tradition of the dance.
What's on over the weekend!
Performances
Ballydehob Community Hall | SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025 | 9.30pm Til Late
Ballydehob Community Hall | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 9.30pm til late
Ballydehob Playground | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 1pm
Ballydehob Community Hall | FRI 02 MAY 2025 | Doors 7.30pm
Multiple Venues | All weekend
Events
Levis Corner House P81RC03 | Every Wednesday and Thursday in April 2025 | 6.30pm
Levis Corner House ( OUTBACK) | THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025 | 7.30pm
Ballydehob Playground | SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025 | 1pm
Multiple Venues | All weekend
Main St. | Sun 04 MAY 2025 | 6pm
Working Artist Studio | SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2024 | 6pm
Jazz Festival Hall | Sat & Sun
Hidden around the village | All weekend
Jazz Festival Hall | Sun 04 MAY 2025 | 12pm - 5pm
Ballydehob Community Hall, P81 FC89 | SAT 03 MAY 2025 | 12 pm