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 Intermediate 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: Gaurab Banerjee & Cat Patton
Intermediate: The Texas Tommy
Like many moves in Lindy Hop, the Texas Tommy was once a whole dance. And it came from right here in San Francisco, in the Barbary Coast! Nowadays, as a part of Lindy Hop, the Texas Tommy refers to a popular move we do that's based on the swingout. So come join us in this class where we'll brush up on our swingout technique and then learn the Texas Tommy and variations on it!
Intermediate Teachers: Samantha Yeh & Calvin Lu
Intermediate Elective: Tranky Doo
The Tranky Doo is a line dance, allegedly choreographed by Frankie Manning in the mid-1940's. While the steps have changed many times from its original version, it's remained a popular choreography among Lindy Hoppers. In this class, we'll learn the most popular modern version of this choreography, and along the way we'll cover a bunch of classic solo steps. No previous solo jazz experience required.
Elective Topics Teacher: Emily Morgan
Advanced Topics: Spins
This series is 4 weeks long: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd.
LBN and Practice Session on July 30th included!
Requires prior approval for advanced topics see here.
Spins are a great example of a skill that needs a lot of practice by yourself, but also involves good partnership and connection. In this class you'll learn about good spinning technique, learn new moves and variations that involve spins, and get lots of practice spinning!
Advanced Topics Teachers: Steven Bach & Kristen Paulin
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!