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Students will practise both individual and partnered turns, building on Lindy 1 shapes like tuck turns and circles. We cover turning in place vs. turning down a line, common footwork rhythms, and how to follow/lead a variety of turns clearly and comfortably. 

Note: Please bring shoes which allow you to …

Our Lindy 1: Movement series will help you establish a solid foundation in Lindy Hop with an emphasis on moving your own body to music. We cover the fundamental rhythms and movements of Lindy Hop, the  basics of partner dancing, and some variations. In order to advance to  the Lindy …

Description: Students learn the opening sequence of the California Routine and practice movement, partnering, and aesthetics at faster tempos. The class includes coordination, performance skills, and an optional performance opportunity.

Prerequisites: Lindy 3 classes are intended for students who have completed (and are confident in) all elements of …

You've probably heard that a Lindy Hop partnership is like a conversation, but when dancing it can sometimes end up more as a game of Simon Says, causing stress and panic for both roles. In this class, we'll practice the skills of listening and speaking in your primary dance role. …

Description: In this class we will explore the concepts of stretch and compression in common moves from our Lindy 1 and 2 classes such as sugar pushes and turns.

Some things we may explore stretch and compression with are:

• Swivels for follows in sugar pushes
• Turns from open-position
• Options …

Our Lindy 2 classes build on what you learned in Lindy 1 to make yourself a well-rounded swing dancer, more confident on the dance floor. Lindy 2 classes require you to be comfortable with the 6- and 8-count basics covered in Lindy 1 In the Lindy 2 series. If you …

Our Lindy 1: Partnership series will help you establish a solid foundation in Lindy Hop with an emphasis on connecting with a partner. We cover the  basics of partner dancing,  fundamental rhythms and movements of Lindy Hop, and some turns and variations. In order to move on to the Lindy …

Are you are ready to take on a fast-paced, athletic solo jazz routine? If so, this class is for you! The Big Apple is a routine based on a dance craze of the 1930s. The modern version of the Big Apple was composed by Frankie Manning for Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers …

In this class you will learn how to lead or follow a variety of rock steps, including how rock steps initiate movement and redirect momentum. This class also covers step-step vs. rock-step and where each appears in the dance, with a focus on partnership and communication.

Requirements: This class …

Description: Many people learn Charleston initially from a partnered perspective. In this solo jazz we will explore a 20s Charleston basic and 30s/40s Charleston basic from an individual perspective. We will also explore common movements in Charleston during these different time periods and some of the same movements but …

Our Lindy 2 classes build on what you learned in Lindy 1 to make yourself a well-rounded swing dancer, more confident on the dance floor. Lindy 2 classes require you to be comfortable with the 6- and 8-count basics covered in Lindy 1 In the Lindy 2 series. If you …