THIS WEEK AT
Registration to Swingin' at the Savoy is now open! Special guests of honor are coming: Norma Miller, Chazz Young, Chester Whitmore; as well as talented instructors from close and afar. Snatch your pass early and get a good price. This event always sells out!
Wed November 29
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Rachel
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Double or Nothing Anniversary Performance
December Series: Sneak Preview
November Series Conclude
Next Week: Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
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Double or Nothing Anniversary Performance
Please forgive us if we get a bit *too* excited for Double or Nothing's performance this week!
But they've been around for fifteen years, and many of us have been a part of this wacky dance troupe at one point of another. In fact, they've had 64 members over the course of their existence, and have created 30 choreographies! (All silly in one way or another, let us assure you.) We are very excited to have them celebrate their fifteenth anniversary by performing their most classical routine, Darktown Strutters' Ball... with a surprise! Join us and enjoy the performance!
December Series: Register Online
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Rachel & Veronica
8-Count Lindy
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/ Joy & Justin
Flashy Charleston
Spice up your Lindy language with some fast-paced, flashy Charleston. Your trusty guides will navigate you through the ins and outs and all of the awesome variations in between.
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/ Brynna & Chris
w/ Yulia
w/ Yulia & Paul
Epiphanies
Learning never stops! Whether you're a complete beginner, or a seasoned instructor, you keep discovering things about your dancing that blow your mind and change *everything*. In these series, every week a different set of instructors will share their revelations with you.
Week 1: Music and the Movement
Week 2: Jazz Step Improv
Week 3: No Rocky Redirects
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/ Margot & Richard
Balboa Transitions
Starting to feel solid on your Bal basics, but still intimidated by the idea of dancing a whole song (or night!) of Balboa? Fear not! We will show you some smooth transitions to incorporate Bal into your Lindy and Charleston, and vice versa.
PRE-REQUISITES: Students must know and be able to demonstrate up & down hold basics, come around, toss outs, lollies, and swivels (recommended completion of WNH Balboa Levels 1 & 2 at least once). No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
November Series Conclude
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Rachel & Justin
Charleston (This series is taught as an ELEF class series. ELEF = Everyone Leads Everyone Follows)
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Hanah & Doug
Lindy Drift
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Gilles
The Alpha / Omega
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Joy & Doug
Balboa & Beyond
Next Week: Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
Shannon Lea’s Redwood Rhythm celebrates the energy and joy of swing-era jazz. Founded by a longtime lindy hopper, The Redwood Rhythm celebrates the play between dancer and musician and shares jazz standards of the 1930s and 40s with swing dancers around the San Francisco Bay Area.
During the band break, enjoy the holiday performance by Double or Nothing!
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
