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Wed April 4
9:30 - 11:45 w/ Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band
Band Breaks w/ DJ Margot
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WNH's Lucky 13th Birthday w/ Clint Baker's NOJB
April Series Begin: Register Online
Next Week, April 11: Balboa Room w/ DJ Arnold
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WNH's Lucky 13th Birthday
w/ Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band
WNH is happy to turn 13 this year, now a fully fledged teenager! And what better way to celebrate it than with our beloved Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band, and -- with cake, of course!
April Series Begin: Register Online
Some exciting classes this month, including, for the first time at WNH, St. Louis Shag elective! Register online and save time and money.
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Heather & Brian
Swingouts and Beyond
The swingout is frequently known as a cornerstone move of Lindy Hop. This class will introduce you to the 8-count basic and even more swingout technique and variations to get you flying on the dance floor in no time!
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Hannah & Justin
Lindy Drift
In this series, we delve deep into the swingout, one of the cornerstone moves of the Lindy Hop! We will use a better understanding of technique and connection to create a relaxed, smooth rotation through even the hardest swinging beats.
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/ Shannon & Kevin
The Final Frontier
Come to this class full of courage and leave it with inspiration and tools for making that inspiration come to life! With the limitless world of jazz as our guide, we will explore new rhythms and movement, and how to build our dance partnership through our mutual understanding of the music.
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 & PJ Ryan
Introduction to St. Louis Shag
St. Louis Shag is a rhythmic, high energy swing-era dance that has been rapidly gaining devotees in the modern, global swing dance scene. Originating from the rebellious youth of St. Louis in the 1930’s, it is characterized by a bouncy pulse and quick triple steps. This class will introduce the fundamental technique and shapes of St. Louis Shag, as well as ways to incorporate these movements into other partner dances. Check out your instructors and other top STL Shag dancers at the Nevermore Jazz Ball 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RxFTpb4-r4 Learn more about the history of St. Louis Shag here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_shag
Pre-requisites: Some partnered swing dance experience preferred. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Next Week: Balboa Room
10:00 - 11:30 w/ DJ Arnold
Come for shuffles, stay for come-arounds! Any day of the month is good for Bal, but second Wednesdays are especially so.
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
