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Wed August 10
Main Floor w/ DJ Alex P 9:30 - 11:45
Balboa Room w/DJ TBA 10:00 - 11:30
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Balboa Room
August Series Continue
Next Week: Summer Camp Party
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Balboa Room
10pm - 11:30pm
Second Wednesday of the month means Balboa! To make sure all the Balboa lovers are on the same floor at the same time, we're going to offer it only once a month now. So if you haven't seen your Bal friends in a while and don't feel like driving far, come out on second Wednesdays and Bal with us!
August Series Continue
Series registration is closed, but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Lori & Douglas
8-count Lindy Hop
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/ Laura & Justin
Tandem Charleston
Spice up your Lindy language with some hot, fast-paced Tandem Charleston. Your trusty guides will navigate you through the ins and outs and all of the awesome variations in between. We'll focus on footwork, connection, and creative ways these fun steps can be added seamlessly into your Charleston repertoire.
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/ Cari & Hannah
The Big Apple
The Big Apple was a national phenomenon that blended the circle formations of African-influence with the trendy jazz figures and rhythms of the time. Popular moves were called in a manner similar to square-dancing and each dance was new and the figures particular to the region. However, most lindy hoppers today will only recognize Whitey's Lindy Hoppers who displayed this dance as a choreographed routine in the film, Keep Punching (1939). This routine is long and complex, requiring a wide breadth of jazz vocabulary and rhythm, but most importantly, it's incredibly energetic and fun! Come challenge yourself to learn this famous choreo in only five weeks! (And for those familiar with the shout circle, but get lost during the line, please note that we will start with that second half promptly on Week 1. So don't skip any of the earlier 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.
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Crystal & Chris
Balboa Growth
Ready to twist? This class will harness the rotational basics of Balboa Plus to send energy out and back and around in all sorts of creative moves!
PRE-REQUISITES: Balboa Plus or equivalent mastery. 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 and showcase your fashionable khakis and ranger hats, make friendship bracelets, dance and celebrate what summer is all about: fun, friends, and fabulous memories to make!
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Maria, Sophie, Patricia
Margaret, Nick, Becky, Chrystal, Laurie