Ready for fun, laughs and exercise with the .... Hustle Festival Day?
Do you love Highland Hustle? Are you are struggling to find a wee bit of motivation? Need a pick me up? Something to look forward to or aim towards? Or perhaps you are doing fine but you are just up for a laugh? ....THIS IS FOR YOU!
WHAT IS IT?
A full day of Highland Hustle related activity on June 20th 2020
Check out the draft schedule below but first check out the fun from a previous Conference in the video below (well before social distancing). The aim is to bring a bit of the feel of our Conference to your home on June 20th 2020
The event will take place via a combination of Zoom links and private Facebook group. Take part from your own home!
*Some sessions may be recorded and some of the videos may be provided for a short period following the event to attendees.
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HUSTLE FESTIVAL DRAFT SCHEDULE:
- 9.00 - 9.45am : Highland Hustle Class
LEVEL: Suitable for all (intensity levels offered)
- 10.00 - 10.30: Learn the 2nd step of Sword Dance
LEVEL: Complete beginners (all ages as low impact option also offered) * For all those who wish to learn the 1st step you will be provided with a link to learn too!
- 11.15 - 11.45: Learn a short piece of Choreography
LEVEL: All welcome but aimed to engage those who have danced before.
- 12.30 - 1.00: Challenge … pre learn a routine with a bit of a twist and the option to perform virtually 'together' at the end
LEVEL: Suitable for all (intensity levels offered)
- 2.15 - 3.10: Zero Impact and Tone Class
LEVEL: Suitable for all. *100% gentle zero elevation option in this class but you will still get sweaty!
- 3.15 - 3.50: High Impact Class
LEVEL: Aimed at those who want to go for it! Note: A low intensity option will always be offered too
- 4.00 - 4.30: Extended Stretch and Recover!
LEVEL: Suitable for all
- 5.30 - 6.15: Skerryvore live interview and ceilidh dancing
Join Gillian as she chats with Daniel from Skerryvore and puts some of YOUR questions to Daniel in a live interview. More details on submitting your questions nearer the time! There will also be a few ceilidh songs and Skerryvore tunes played by Highland Hustle either side of the interview to perk you up again after your day and you may want to raise a wee glass to celebrate your day so far!
- 6.45 - 7.30: Strictly Hustle Video Celebration
Classes / Instructors / Individuals are invited to submit a short video to participate see below. Approximately ten videos will be selected (by the Hustle Helps Foundation Committee Members not including Gillian!) and we will come together to watch them to round off the day.
You are encouraged to share your pictures , and pre recorded videos (see below) after the event too! Please add the hashtags: #HighlandHustleFestival and #Team Hustle and #HighlandHustleTogether and #TeamHustleRocks
*See bottom for details on the video submissions and how to get involved!
**Please note that all sessions may be subject to change and times will be confirmed approx 24 hours prior to the event with all links provided at this time via the email provided at booking
***Challenge links (12.30pm session) will be provided in advance via video link approximately 7 days prior to event
The Festival aims to bring people together (socially distancing virtually!) and recreate the fun of a Highland Hustle Conferences in your own home ...
VIDEO SUBMISSION RULES / ADVICE:
THEME: Anything Highland Hustle related …. as long as it fits any or all of the things that are important and at the heart and soul of Highland Hustle!
ie FUN / DANCE / FITNESS / LAUGHING / #TeamHustle / HIGHLAND DANCE / LOVE SCOTLAND / PURPLE / TARTAN / WELCOMING EVERYONE / NOT TAKING OURSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY /GREAT MUSIC / #SpiritSweatSmile / COMMUNITY SPIRIT / DANCE NO MATTER YOUR AGE SHAPE OR ABILITY / HUSTLE HELPS FOUNDATION / SUPPORTING OTHERS TO DANCE / COMEDY/ HIGHLAND HUSTLE IS GLOBAL / HUSTLE OUTSIDE / HUSTLE AROUND THE WORLD / FRIENDSHIP AT HUSTLE/ MAKE A DIFFERENCE etc etc!
VIDEO RULES:
The video must not be longer than 90 seconds long and should be Highland Hustle related in some way (even if it is very loosely!). All participants must give their consent which will be considered as provided at time of submission. Parents / Guardians must give consent for any minors to be featured in video.
VIDEO TIPS:
- Film video horizontally if possible but not essential (to avoid black lines at side of video on TV)
- Try a TikTok! (It won't be horizontal but don't worry about it!)
- Try to film in high quality
- Try to use a tripod or set phone / video so that it does not move (avoid holding video with hands to avoid a shaky video!)
- Remember maximum of 90 seconds but it can be as short as you like
- Perhaps use old photos or video. It does not need to be filmed now
- Please keep safe as you do this project and follow your local regulations on social distancing
HOW TO SHARE VIDEO:
Please send video via wetransfer.com to admin@highlandhustle.com as this will allow the quality of your video to be kept high. Please also send a separate email to confirm you have sent it!
DEADLINE FOR VIDEO SUBMISSION: 14TH JUNE 2020
*Although there is not much time, please try to send your video prior to the deadline where possible to help with preparations!
COST
The cost of the event is £17 per household to participate
Note: Community Members receive £2 discount. Please see Community Page for details
The Hustle Festival can be booked here or visit the shop and click on class bookings
FREE FUNDED PLACES:
As with all other events during COVID 19 Highland Hustle is aiming to reach out to those who may be struggling. There will be a limited amount of FREE AND PARTIALLY FUNDED places at this event. All we ask that is you feel you are able to pay, please leave these funded places for those who need them. This is being funded by the Hustle Helps Foundation to allow access to dance related activity during these difficult times.
Whilst it would be lovely to make all the places at the festival free, Highland Hustle is a business working hard to bring you as much as possible during this time and with determination to be here to continue at the end of COVID 19. Thank you for your support at all times.
FOR A FREE 100% FUNDED PLACE:
Please use this code at the checkout: freefestivalhustle
FOR A £7 DISCOUNT PLACE:
Please use this code at the checkout: 7offfestivalhustle
Looking forward to seeing lots of you at the Festival on the 20th June!
BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE!
Hands up if you are in? Image from the 2019 Celidh at the Conference ....
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Some possible FAQ's for the Hustle Festival:
HOW DO I ACCESS THE VIRTUAL CLASSES AND EVENING VIEW SESSIONS:
This will be through the use of Zoom and / or streamed to a closed Facebook Group. You will require internet access and ideally a device no smaller than an iPad but it would be an idea to get linked up to a larger screen and consider the use of a speaker to enhance sound. You will receive an email with a link and some basic instructions prior to signing up. At least 24 hours before the Festival you will be sent an invitation with instructions via email. There is also a link to a short video tutorial and information at the class booking link to help you get started. This information is also at the bottom of this page. It may be worth having a little practice before you get started for the first class.
CAN MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN MY HOUSE TAKE PART FROM MY HOUSEHOLD?
Yes – everyone can take part as long as they are in front of the same screen
CAN I PICK AND CHOOSE THE SESSIONS I ATTEND?
Yes, attend as many or as little as you wish throughout the day
I AM NOT UK TIMEZONE OR I AM WORKING SO WILL MISS SOME SESSIONS - CAN I JUST ATTEND A FEW?
Unfortunately, the times can't suit everyone. However, we are aiming (but just can't promise it will be guaranteed incase of tech issues or quality) to video some sessions for a few days after the event and share with those who could not attend but have signed up to the full event. You can still attend as much or as little as you wish and please remember virtual classes are still on during the week with funded places both for this event and weekly classes.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL INVITATION FOR THE CLASS:
If you do not have email inviting you to the class within 24 hours before the Festival please check your spam mail. If you find it there it is important it is marked as not spam to help our other emails arrive into your inbox next time. Please check that your email was correctly input at the time of order or setting up the account. Incase of error please get in touch at admin@highlandhustle.com
*Please note that emails around 1 – 2 hours prior to the Festival may not be checked in time.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE MY VIDEO ON SO I AM SEEN BY OTHERS?
It will improve the feeling of a being with others as well as the interaction for all and joining a group of people if your camera is on and to allow safe corrections (which will be kept general like a normal class) our recommendation is to keep the camera on. However, this is not a requirement to have the camera on to join the class. Please remember to warn anybody else in the house that your camera is on though!
With that said, we all understand if children are walking around whilst you work out for example!
CAN EVERYONE IN THE CLASS HEAR ME?
No, your microphone will be muted so no noise from your home will be heard. There may be times where you are invited to speak or interact but you will be made aware of this before your mic is switched on.
CAN YOU GUARANTEE THAT THE QUALITY OF THE VIEWING EXPERIENCE?
This is something totally different for us from normal timesand due to factors out with our control such as bandwidth and use at that time the experience may vary. However, Highland Hustle has made investment in new tech and has had work done to provide as high an experience as possible from this side! It may also vary from class to class in your home. We are doing everything possible to make it a good quality experience. If you have any ideas to help with this we’d love to hear them!
CAN I USE ROUTINES IN FUTURE/ RECORD CLASS?
No. Please do respect Highland Hustle copyright and the work that has gone into creating the concept and content. Thank you.
IS THE FESTIVAL FEE REFUNDABLE?
Normally, no. If you are ill between booking the class and it going ahead with suspected COVID 19 we will of course under these exceptional illness refund fees. Otherwise, if you cannot attend you can swap your place to another household as long as the information is emailed by 18th June to admin@highlandhustle.com with the details of the main email to be used in place of your own.
I AM A HIGHLAND DANCER ... CAN I TAKE PART?
If you are a current Highland Dancer please just check (out of respect for your teacher) that they are ok with you joining in. No technique corrections for Highland dance are provided. However, perhaps you wish to join in with your household or just for fitness and fun. All parents should be aware that they are responsible for their own dancers safety online and should be aware that not all cameras will be switched on. Links to classes will be private and only provided to those who sign up to the event
WILL THE EVENT BE RECORDED?
Some of the event will be recorded with the aim of sharing sessions for a short period with those who cannot make it live (perhaps in a different time zone etc). However, the video is aimed to focus on the Instruction most of the time. We cannot guarantee that video will be of sufficient quality to share but this will be the aim! Some content may be made available on the Community Members site for periods of time in the future.
