Beginner : Ready, Set, SWINGOUT
The Swingout!! THE move that defines so much of Lindy Hop. It's a move you'll be refining for the rest of your lindy hop journey, but for now we'll just start by learning the basics of it, as well as a variety of other classic lindy hop moves to put into your dancing. The swingout is critical for Level 2 and this class is well worth taking multiple times if you feel like you haven't got it down pat after just one month with it. No partner and no experience necessary.
Beginner Teachers: Hülya Uluǧut & Mark Hasier
Intermediate: Breaks, Play, and the Breakaway
Some of you might have learned a shake break in your first taster or beginner class, but did you know there are whole bunch of different ways to play around in a dance? Whether it's loosely connected, or completely separating from your partner, breaks really highlight musicality, partnership, and the ability to move your body solo. We'll start with must-know combos like the classic breakaway, and move all the way up to improvising your own solo movement while still dancing with your partner!
Intermediate Teachers: Kristen Paulin & Calvin Lu
Intermediate Elective: Beyond Balboa Basics
This shortened (4 week) series is for experienced Balboa dancers. You should already be comfortable with Balboa basics like Toss outs, Out & Ins, Lollies, Twists, and some Pure Bal. Teachers will be vetting/auditioning the class for Balboa proficiency during the beginning of the first week.
Elective Topics Teacher: Tor Helmer & Annie Kirkwood
Practice sESSION
Intermediate/Advanced Practice Session is held on the last Thursday of each month at 7-8pm, right before the dance.
These practices are meant for dancers who are very comfortable with Intermediate content, have danced and taken classes regularly for at least a year, and are willing to be more collaborative and self-directed than a typical class setting. Ideas will be given for inspiration, but you are encouraged to bring your own ideas to work on. Coming with a dance partner is not required but is allowed and recommended. Expect to workshop moves and ideas with other dancers, give and receive constructive feedback, and build connections in the Lindy Hop community!