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Wednesday Night Hop condemns the continued police violence against the Black community and we stand with Black Lives Matter.
This week, we are starting our class series for the month with all new exciting topics. We are allowing drop-ins starting June.
Wednesday June 7
6:45 pm: Doors open
7:05-8:05 pm: Journey & Advanced: Small Groups Classes
8:15-9:15 pm: Beginners, Performance & Newcomer Taster Classes
9:30-11:30 pm: Dance Party with DJ Chris Ortega
Register online NOW.
We won't be taking cash payment at the door.
Our masking and vaccination policy is enforced at all times during the event. Please read carefully to make sure it works for you.
Masks:
- We require masks except when drinking water.
- We encourage N95 masks and provide them for free at the front desk.
- We allow surgical masks but not cloth masks.
Vaccinations:
- We accept vaccination QR codes and vaccination cards.
- We check valid government-issued photo IDs at the door.
- We are no longer restricting vaccinations to Pfizer and Moderna, as long as the person is fully vaccinated two weeks before the event date.
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Newcomer Taster Drop-in Class (8:15-9:15 pm)
All levels are welcome; no dance experience is needed!
We will explore the essential history and movement for vintage swing dances. Jump-start into partnered dancing and enjoy entry to the social dance afterward to practice your new skills and meet new friends.
DJ Dance Party (9:30-11:30 pm)
No partner or experience is required, just show up with comfortable shoes. We would love to dance with you!
June Class Series (4 weeks)
June Class Series registration is OPEN. Check out our class descriptions below. You can now register for drop-in classes, if unable to attend the whole month.
Journey Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
Me & Music: Hit All The Breaks: Where are the breaks in a song and how do I get that satisfying hit with my partner? What do I do during solos or long songs? Exploration of building energy and complexity in a song and with our partner.
w/ Juanita Dickhaus & Nick Gonella
Advanced: Small Groups Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
So You Wanna Be a Swing DJ: Even if you don't aspire to DJ status, this class will get you familiar with DJing a swing dance and bring you a better understanding of the music and methods to improve your swing dance experience! Bring your laptop and learn how to work with soundboards and sound levels, choose songs, source music, find software/hardware, and get you and your friends dancing 'till dawn. Features special guest instructors from the city!
w/ Allen Kerr & Alex Fernandez
Beginners Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
Beginning Lindy Hop & Charleston: Come learn Lindy Hop! This origin story 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.
w/ Ali Wilkening, Maeghan, Sol Zitter, and Walter Luh
Performance Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
Flash Mob: Celebrate the summer months with outdoor dancing and Lindy inspiration! In this class, you will learn an eye-catching, exciting routine to perform at flash mobs all around the Bay Area this summer! Be a part of a Lindy Hop summer wave!
w/ Roni Chau & Peter Bullen
Volunteering
Want to get these lessons for free? We have volunteering opportunities to get you into the dance and lesson(s) for free. Subscribe to volunteer email list via this form.
Put it on your calendar!
June 14 : WNH Fast room on the second Wednesday of the month (9:30-10:30pm)
June 28: Live music with Nick Rossi Swing Six
Community Fund Donation
This is a way for dancers who have a little extra money to help those who cannot afford to take classes or come to dances. Anybody can donate, and anyone can ask to be subsidized. Find out details and donate on our website.
Keep it Swingin'!
See you out on the dance floor!
