CLASSES & TASTERS
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LINDY HOP
We offer 4 levels of lindy hop during this weekend, beginner-intermediate, intermediate, intermediate-advanced and advanced. Lindy hop is an Afro-American partner dance that became popular in the 1930s. Watch a movie clip here with some Savoy swing dancing.
SOLO JAZZ SHORT TRACK
Solo jazz is a non-partnered dance style that draws from various vernacular jazz steps and routines from the jazz and swing era (roughly 1920s-1940s). It is characterized by energetic, syncopated movements, strong rhythm, and improvisation, and includes iconic steps like the Charleston and routines such as the Shim Sham.
TASTER: FOOTWORK VARIATIONS
Aimed at beginner-intermediate to intermediate dancers. Come and learn some easy footwork variations that you can use in your lindy hop figures.
TASTER: DIPS & TRICKS
Aimed at beginner-intermediate to intermediate dancers. Come learn a few simple dips and tricks that you can incorporate into your lindy hop, in order to spice up your dancing. (Remember! Dips and tricks always require consent from your dance partner, and should only be used in a safe way on the dance floor.)
TASTER: OH, HAPPY DAY
Aimed at intermediate-advanced to advanced dancers. No partner needed. This is a vibrant and uplifting gospel choreography created by Trisha that brings energy and joy. (Please note that this is not a religious taster – dancers are welcome to join in regardless of personal beliefs, or lack thereof.)
TASTER: CHICKEN AERIALS
Aimed at intermediate-advanced to advanced dancers. Come learn some more advanced dips, tricks, and (possibly) aerials that you can incorporate into your lindy hop, in order to spice up your dancing. (Remember! Dips and tricks always require consent from your dance partner, and should only be used in a safe way on the dance floor. We do not perform aerials on the social dance floor.)
TASTER: BLUES GROOVE
All levels welcome. Partner dance, but you do not need your own partner in order to participate. Step into the groove of Chicago, Memphis, and Delta blues! We’ll play with rhythm, mood, and movement so you can feel the music and let your dance flow with ease.
TASTER: LATIN SWING
All levels welcome. Try out some nice rhythms, moves and grooves to latin swing.