THIS MONTH AT
Swingin' At The Savoy is happening soon -- February 28 - March 1 weekend in Oakland. The registration is open and we hope to see you there! This event celebrates Lindy Hop & Jazz, the joy of the dance and the music, their heritage and history. With an impressive lineup of teachers and guests, bands every night and late night dances full of shenanigans, this is an opportunity not to be missed to get inspired, to learn, to connect to larger Lindy Hop community, and to dance, dance, dance!
Do you want a discount attending WNH during the Black History Month of February? Attend an event related to Black History, learn and get inspired; then bring ticket stub to us and get an $8 coupon! Check our website for a list of suggested events.
We are excited for a new program at WNH -- the Community Fund. 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.
February 2020
NEW CLASS TIMES for 2020:
7:15-8:15 Social Dancers, Elective
8:15-9:15 Technical, Beginners
The dance party is 9:30 - 11:45
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
February 5: Juniper Jazz Band, Band Breaks w/ DJ Lori
February Series: Register Online
February 12: Balboa Room w/ DJ TBA, Main Floor w/ DJ Misha
February 19: Black Cultural Dance Workshop
February 26: Dance Party w/ DJ Arnold
Gift Certificates
For more information
February 5: Juniper Jazz Band
Band breaks w/ DJ Lori
Sean Krazit leads the Juniper Jazz Band through small-group swing of the 30s-40s. The group explores the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Jordan, and many others. Pulling from some of the Bay Area’s best musicians, the group will get your feet moving for the whole night.
February Series: NEW CLASS TIMES for 2020
Beginners (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Brynna & Yulia
Swing ♥︎: 6-count & Charleston
Come learn the Lindy Hop! This grandfather 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. This class is two-left-feet friendly, and the first of four months of Beginner's curriculum.
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Social (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Brynna & Yulia
Sweet Moves
Take the train to Candyland for sugar pushes, tuck turns, pop turns, and 6-count circles that will delight your senses. We will play with conceptions of stretch and compression and quick turnarounds as well as custom move selections from our instructors!
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Technical (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Lori & Doug
Spins & Turns
Leading turns, following turns, turning drills, multiple turns, slowing down turns, speeding up turns, pivot turns, triple-step turns, single-foot spins, leaders' turns; get ready to balance!
Pre-requisites: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
Elective (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Doug
Pure Bal Improvisations (ELEF)
Starting with the chest to chest pure balboa foundation, we'll show you the moves and techniques that make balboa a unique and fun swing dance! We'll cover proper posture and connection, ad-lib steps, and footwork variations, as well as transitions to bal-swing basics. IN THIS CLASS EVERYONE WILL LEARN TO BOTH LEAD AND FOLLOW.
Pre-requisites: Pure Bal Foundations series or familiarity with downhold / uphold rhythms, scoots, paddles, progressives, comearounds, out n ins. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
February 12: Balboa Room
10pm - 11:30pm w/ DJ Pin Wang
Main Floor w/ DJ Misha
Second Wednesdays are Balboa Wednesdays! Come dance in our Balboa Room, shuffle, lolly, and come-around!
February 19: Black History Month Party
Time to celebrate Black History! Come and dance, and play a game with us that will test your knowledge and maybe teach you something you didn't know. We have some special prizes for the winners!
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, Liwen, Lilly, Tully, Ben
