THIS WEEK AT
We are excited to have Shimmytown's two Lindy Hop performance teams showcasing their newest routines on our floor this month!
August 1st Ann and Ryan's Shimmy Shakers will be performing the routine which they will also be taking to the 2018 International Lindy Hop Championships (ILHC) in Washington D.C. (and for that reason, no video recordings, please).
August 8th Hannah and Sean's Shimmy Shines will perform to a very fun Count Basie number.
Come along and cheer for our fellow Bay Area dancers and teachers!
Wed August 8
9:30 - 11:45 Main Floor w/ DJ Naomi
10:00 - 11:30 Balboa Room w/ DJ Arnold
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Balboa Room
August Series Continue
Next Week, August 15: Summer Camp Party
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Balboa Room
10:00 - 11:30 w/ DJ Arnold
We are excited for all the Balboa newcomers this month! Come practice your new skills, connect to other new and seasoned Balboa dancers, and shuffle the night away!
August Series Continue
Series registration is closed but you're welcome to drop in!
Beginners (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Sam & Calvin
Swing B
Come learn the Lindy Hop! This grandfather of all swing dances is fun, creative, and addicting. Progressive material over the course of the month will get you up and dancing at our weekly parties in no time. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm! This class is two-left-feet friendly, and the second of four months of Beginner's curriculum.
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Social Track (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Yulia
Sweet Moves
Take the train to Candyland for sugar pushes and 6-ct circles that will delight your senses. We will play with conceptions of stretch and compression and quick turnarounds with custom move selections by our instructors!
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Technical (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Brynna & Hanah
How to Choreo
Choreographing your own routines teaches you to access your creativity and collaborate with the creative visions of your teammates. Our instructors come with tips and tricks and exercises to put your dreams into practice. Come set a goal to perform in our Annual 30-Second Showcase (Sept 19th) or just come to learn new skills. All levels welcome!
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Balboa (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Carissa & Tor
Out N In Fundamentals
Come learn balboa, or refine your fundamentals in this foundations class that will go through basic rhythms, patterns and connection. We will cover the primary basic steps in balboa, with a particular emphasis on linear bal-swing movements, out and in's, crossovers, and promenade. Come learn the art of walking with a partner, with style!
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Next Week: Summer Camp Party
If you wish you could go camping but can’t miss any nights of awesome dancing this summer, we might have just what you crave — a Summer Camp theme party! Come dressed camp-fashionable, make friendship bracelets, play the tank game, dance and celebrate what summer is all about: fun, friends, and fabulous memories to make!
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
