What are Level 1 (Beginner) classes?
An introductory fun Lindy Hop class suitable for beginners and absolute beginners, with lots of great music. Also handy as a refresher on the basics for people with some experience. You don't need to know how to dance or to have partner danced before. The courses run for six weeks at a time and are about learning the basics while having fun. Each block course costs just $72 for all 6 classes.
The beginners course will introduce you to the 3 basics - the 6 count, 8 count and Charleston. Each lesson also teaches you fun moves that get you dancing quickly. You do not need to bring a partner to the lessons, as we will pair people up and change partners regularly during the lesson. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle, flat shoes and a sense of humour.
As a new Lindy Hopper you will be required to have been dancing at Level 1 for at least 3 months before progressing onto level 2. This is to ensure you have a good grasp of the basics. Please see your teachers in class when you are ready for Level 2
What are Lindy Hop Level 2 (Fundamentals) classes?
Ok so you've started to get the hang of this whole Lindy Hop thing, well here comes the fun stuff! A block course for dancers who have been at Level 1 for at least 3 months. The focus is on building up the basics (swing out, lindy circle etc) styling and on lead/follow techniques while having a lot of fun. We can now link up moves, stylise moves and learn to play with the music.
What are Level 3 (Intermediate) classes?
In Level 3 classes focus on pushing those swing limits! For dancers who are competent dancers and definitely have a good grasp of the basics. More great music - we work on new moves, frame, styling, musicality, floor craft, advanced lead/follow, techniques for dancing to slow or fast tempos, and more.
What is Balboa?
This smooth dance originated in the close packed ballrooms of 1930s Balboa Island, California and danced to fast hot jazz. Good balboa dancers appear to float across the floor. Makes dancing fast look effortless!
What is Tap?
What could be better than stomping your feet and making a lot of noise?
Stomping your feet and making a lot of noise with style! The iconic dance of vaudeville and musicals, tap dancing is one of the most widely recognised, entertaining and above all fun styles of dance around. Come along and follow in the footsteps of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers by learning to tap! The six week block course will cover the basic steps and sounds, along with balance, rhythm and musicality.
Taught at absolute beginner level, this will be a great class for lindy hoppers and first time dancers alike. Tap shoes are awesome if you have them but not required; wear hard soled (non rubber) shoes and clothes that your feet and ankles can move easily in without getting tangled.
What is Collegiate Shag?
The Collegiate Shag is a form of swing dancing, which has some visual similarity with Balboa, but with different footwork. It’s danced in a ‘closed’ position dance hold. There were several forms of Collegiate Shag danced in the early thirties. It was named ‘Collegiate’ Shag most likely as many ‘Collegiate’ dances were being created at the time and marketed towards the young ‘college age’ dancers. These ‘Collegiate’ dances were leaping/hopping versions of their early ballroom counterparts. The name was derived from the way college youth would liven up the dances of old. These forms are known to pre-date Lindy Hop and Balboa. The dance is still performed today by swing dance enthusiasts worldwide.
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