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Wed March 29
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Brian
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April Series: Register Online!
March Series Conclude
Next Week: WNH Anniversary w/ Clint Baker's NOJB
April 4: San Francisco Dance Film Festival
NEW: Gift Certificates!
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April Series: Register Online!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Taylor & Philippe
Swingouts and Beyond
When you really want to dig that swing beat, there’s nothing like 8-count Lindy Hop! We will start with the basics, from zero dance experience on up, and get you swinging around the dance floor in no time! This is a progressive class; show up on the first week to get maximum benefit.
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Joy
Flashy Charleston
pice 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/ Audrey Ho & Paul
Spins, Slides, and Swingouts
Stretch, release, rotation, redirection, momentum: these are all the ways we describe the energy in a really good swingout partnership. This class will focus on harnessing that energy into spins and slides for both leads and follows that add flair without losing connection.
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/ Lori & Hanah
First Stops (routine)
Ready, set, THROWDOWN! The First Stops routine (which showed off both partnered and solo dynamism) was used by original Savoy dancers to wow onlookers in competitions and jam circles. This fast-paced choreography is full of rhythmic challenges we'll add to your social dance vocabulary, and by the end of the month you'll know this classic routine forward and back!
PRE-REQUISITES: 8-count and 6-count basics, swingout, inside/outside turns, understanding of stretch, compression, relaxed connection, pulse.
March 5-week Series Conclude
Series registration is closed but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Audrey Ho & Laura Boon
Charleston Swing
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Taylor & Misha
Lindy Stretch
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Cari & Justin
NAILING IT at Charleston
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Margot & Richard
Pure Bal Improvisation
April 5: WNH Anniversary
w/ Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band
WNH has been around, dancing, swinging, and making people happy for 12 years now! We started out as a small group, occupying a room the size of our Balboa room today; and look how we’ve grown. Let’s come together to celebrate 12 years of fun and community with live music from Clint Baker’s New Orleans Jazz Band!
April 4: San Francisco Dance Film Festival
San Francisco Dance Film Festival and Magnolia Pictures present a preview screening of Alive and Kicking, a feature-length documentary that takes an inside look into the culture of swing dancing and the characters who make it special.
Interested? RSVP to their Facebook event, purchase a ticket, make plans with friends, and go explore and have fun!
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, Lilly