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Wed May 30
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Alex P
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Free Shim-Sham Lesson
June Series: Register Online
May Series Conclude
Next Week, June 6: Live Music w/ Silver Bell Jazz Band
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May 9, 16, 23, 30: Free Shim Sham Lessons
May is Frankie Manning's birthday month. One of the original founders of Lindy Hop, the immense work that he did spreading the love for the dance in the end of his life shaped the Lindy scene into what it is today -- a place of community and joy. The most well-known Lindy Hop line dance routine, the Shim Sham, was adapted by Frankie from a tap routine, to make it accessible to dancers of all levels, everywhere. In the following weeks of May, join Lori in a free 15-minutes Shim-Sham lesson that will be taught during the dance. 'Tain't what you do, it's the way that you do it!
June Series: Register Online
Register early and enjoy special early-bird discount!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Brynna & Veronica
6-Count Swing
Start dancing from day one! We will get you moving in this month-long series that introduces you to basic footwork, turns, breaks and jazzy stylin'. Covers the 6-count basics, also sometimes known as East Coast Swing, which is also used in Lindy Hop.
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Yulia & James
Charleston Everywhere
Learn to move seamlessly between your Charleston and Lindy Hop, and get some more tricks while you're at it! When the tempos go up, you'll be able to kick up your dance into high energy with these transitions and kicks.
Pre-requisites: Level 1A-D; twice through recommended. Execute a swingout, lindy circle, charleston and 6-count moves and transition between them in open and closed positions. No partner required, just bring your enthusiasm!
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Doug
Solo Jazz For Your Partnered Lindy
Lori, lvl 3 class description: Solo jazz is not just for solo! Learn to put some fun jazziness into your partnered lindy hop, where it works and where it's fun!
Pre-requisites: At least nine consecutive months of Level 1 and Level 2 including one full year of social dance, or discuss your eligibility with instructors. Under-qualified students will be asked to transfer to Level 2 in order to strengthen their fundamentals.
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Joy & Tor
Bal-Swing Comes Back Around
Ready to twist? This class will utilize your rotational fundamentals to harness energy between partners and send you back and forth and around again!
Pre-requisites: Bal-Swing Fundamentals, OR must be competent in up-holds, down-holds, ad-lib steps, lollies, tossouts. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
May Series Conclude
Series registration is closed, but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Rachel & Justin
Charleston Swing
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Brynna
Classic Moves
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Yulia & Doug
Turning and Re-directs
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Carissa & Doug
Bal-Swing Fundamentals
Next Week, June 6: Silver Bell Jazz Band
Wednesday Night Hop welcomes a new band onto its floor!
The Silver Bell Jazz Band represents authentic jazz with a beautiful blend of jazz roots that moves the soul. With international Lindy Hop instructor Ryan Calloway leading the band, they play with a special focus towards dancers. Ryan assembles musicians from all over the Bay Area and with a rotating cast of jazz musicians, you’re sure to get a fresh, breathtaking experience each and every time, just like in the early jazz sessions.
Lindy Hop is happiness in its purest form... therefore a gift certificate to learn it is the perfect gift for any occasion!
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Laurie, Lilly, Tully
