Lindy Hop & Swing Classes September–November 2017 Session |
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Sundays • Newton, MA
October 15 to November 19, 2017 (6 Week Session)
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Mondays • Boston, MA
September 11 to October 16, 2017 (6 Week Session)
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5:00–6:00pm
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, plus 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.) |
6:30–7:30pm
Lindy Hop/Beginner Swing Level 1 (6 weeks)
Featured topic for this session: Styling!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. For this session, we’ll focus some attention to Lindy Hop styling, including those fancy swivels you see follows doing. Why does Lindy Hop look different than other kinds of Swing? It’s not just about what you do, but also about how you do it. 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.)
7:30–8:00pm
Stay after class for practice!
8:00–9:00pm
Fun & Flashy Partner Moves
Spice up your Lindy Hop with a bit of flash! We’ll play with drops, dips, slides, and some eye-catching momentum based moves. Suitable for the social dance floor under appropriate conditions, and also fun to break out in a jam or competition. This class will include weight bearing moves, although we’ll go through different levels of options. Previous Lindy Hop experience is required, including knowledge of 8 count basics. (For intermediate to advanced.)
9:00–9:30pm
Stay after class for practice!
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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.
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Ruggles Baptist Church (near Fenway Park)
874 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215
Please bring a change of clean shoes.
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Monday, September 11, 2017 to Sunday, November 19, 2017
