Lindy Hop & Swing Classes: March-June 2017 Session

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Lindy Hop & Swing Classes
March–June 2017 Session
Sundays • Newton, MA March 12 to April 23, 2017 (6 Week Session, no class 4/16)
Mondays • Boston, MA April 24 to June 5, 2017 (6 Week Session, no class 5/29)
4:40–5:40pm Lindy Hop/Beginner Swing Level 1 (6 weeks)

Topics for this session: musicality, mixing 6s & 8s

This class gets a mix of brand new dancers as well as continuing students. There are several different sessions at this level, each with new content, which can be taken in any order. Students are recommended to stay at this level long enough both to cover many of the important elements of Lindy Hop as well as to feel very comfortable with what’s taught before moving to the next level. The aim is to work on developing a solid foundation of dance skills while building a repertoire of moves for social dancing. Discount after 2 full sessions. No experience required.

5:50–6:50pm Lindy Hop Variety Pack (6 weeks) Something very fun about Lindy Hop is the wide and unlimited opportunity for variations in your dancing. This session will feature a mixed bag of moves with an emphasis on partner connection to create them. Included will be rebounds in swing outs, a horse and cart into a medley of moves, and a classic Charleston with a twisty ending. Previous Lindy Hop experience is required, including knowledge of 8 count basics. (For intermediate and up.)
6:30–7:30pm Lindy Hop/Beginner Swing Level 1 (6 weeks)

Featured topic for this session: breaks!

Level 1 classes get a mix of brand new dancers and continuing students. There are several different sessions at this level, each with new content, which can be taken in any order. Included this session, we’ll be playing with breaks, which add a nice variety to your dancing. We’ll cover how to lead and follow, how to fit with the music, and some fun variations. Students are recommended to stay at this level long enough both to cover many of the important elements of Lindy Hop as well as to feel very comfortable with what’s taught before moving to the next level. The aim is to work on developing a solid foundation of dance skills while building a repertoire of moves for social dancing. Discount after 2 full sessions. (No experience required to join.)

7:30–7:50pm Stay after class for practice!
7:50–8:50pm Lindy Hop Fast Dancing (6 weeks) Do you shy away from the dance floor, or does your dancing fall apart when there’s a fast song? Something we love about Lindy Hop is that it works well with all tempos. With the skills and practice, it’s super fun to dance fast! Using your pulse, movement, momentum and partnering are all essential to making it easier, rather than frantic and messy. Plus having moves in your repertoire that fit well will make you ready to get on the floor and swing out! Previous Lindy Hop experience is required, including knowledge of 8 count basics. (For intermediate and up.)
9:00–9:30pm Lindy Hop/Jazz Routine, Part 3 (6 weeks) Rehearsal time! Stay after for extra practice.
Lower Falls Community Center
545 Grove Street, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Please bring a change of clean shoes, either sneakers or soft-soled flat dance shoes.
Ruggles Baptist Church (near Fenway Park)
874 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215
Please bring a change of clean shoes.
Sunday, March 12, 2017 to Monday, June 5, 2017