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THIS WEEK AT
SWINGIN' AT THE SAVOY FEB 24-26
The tracks are filling up quickly, but there are still spots left! Register as a Leader or as a Follower for track A, or as a Leader for the rest of the tracks. Visit the website to learn more.
Wed February 15
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Alex F
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Black History Month Celebration
February Series Continue
March 1: Live Music w/ Hot Baked Goods
NEW: Gift Certificates!
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Black History Month Celebration
February is the national Black History month. Be sure to watch some of the historical clips that will be playing in the lobby, and participate in a raffle! You might win some great prizes, and all the proceeds will be donated to the Frankie Manning Foundation.
February Series Continue
Online registration is closed but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Yulia & Justin
8-count Lindy Hop: More Than a Swingout
Hop on the fast track to amazing swingouts! Journey through the 8-count world on the road to Lindy Hop. You'll learn some cool ways to move your feet to the rhythm, as well as some some flashy figures. But best of all, you'll gain more confidence with a widening swing repertoire, paving the way to even more fun with your partner!
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Cari & Misha
Zen-count Basic
Did you know that 8-count moves could become 6-count moves and vice versa? Did you know you could mix 8-count and 6-count moves with impunity? Learn how to lead and follow the difference, and what to do when it all changes!
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/ Margot & Alex P
Swing is the Thing
Whether it's Hot, Gypsy, Trad, Big Band, Groove, or Small Combo, does it really not mean a thing if it ain't got that swing? We will take a historical look at the Jazz timeline, what makes them different, and how different music might affect what you dance and when. Pre-requisites: at least one year of dancing and classes.
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.
If you're in the class, you're invited to join the Google group created by Margot and Alex. You can find it here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wnh-jazz-history
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Lori & Alex H
Pure Bal Fundamentals
Pure Balboa is a sweetheart swing dance that focuses on an incredibly subtle closed connection, often described as a 3 minute hug! For everyone who wants to learn – or revisit – the fundamentals, this four week series will cover comfortable Pure Bal connection, basic rhythms, movement, and variations. Attendance required for advancement to March's Intermediate Pure Bal class.
PRE-REQUISITES: 3 months of Level 1 and/or previous Balboa experience recommended. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
March 1: Live Music w/ Hot Baked Goods
Live music with Hot Baked Goods! The Hot Baked Goods are a band of young jazz musicians playing hot tunes of the 30s. Most of the band members started as swing dancers, and became so infatuated with this music that they decided to make some themselves! With our own jazz celebrity, Clint Baker, as mentor, they've been playing to the delight of park goers at Mission Dolores Park up in the City every Sunday afternoon. We're excited to have them come down to share their passion for jazz music and dancing with us.
NEW: Gift Certificates!
You can now buy a gift certificate for a friend, a stranger, a relative, a colleague, a competitor, your favorite rock star, or a barista at your favorite coffee shop... your choice! Please note that gift certificates can only be used towards paying for class series online on our website.
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Laurie