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This week, we are starting our February class series with all new exciting topics. All our events are masked and vaxxed.
Wednesday February 1
6:45 pm: Doors open
7:05-8:05 pm: Journey & Performance Classes
8:15-9:15 pm: Beginners, Small Groups & Newcomer Taster Classes
9:30-11:30pm: DJ Dance Party
Register online NOW.
We won't be taking 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!
February Class Series (4 weeks)
We do not offer drop-ins in class series. So make sure to register for monthly class series before the first session starts.
Journey Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
Leading and Following Mixed Counts: How do I know if it's a 6-count move or an 8-count move? We will cover the techniques of clear communication, how to switch between patterns, and how the music affects our choice of phrasing for both leads and follows. The Journey series cycles through topics of self-movement, partner communication, and musical expression to level-up your social dance skills!
w/ Lori Taniguchi & Suhas Aksha Kumar
Performance Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
Learn & Perform the Triple Threat Routine: Often we think of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag as completely separate dances, but their foundations in swing music and co-development make them closer than one might think. In this class, we'll be exploring how these three dances connect through a routine that will switch between them and highlight their similarities and differences. At the end of the month, students will have the option to perform the routine in front of the Wednesday Night Hop community.
w/ Nick Gonella & Juanita Dickhaus
Beginners Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
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. Two-left-feet friendly, no partner required; just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
w/ Ali Wilkening & Sol Zitter
Small Groups Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
The Solo Jam Circle: How do we jam solo jazz? How do we exchange ideas with other dancers, riff on historical moves, and also shine with moves of our own invention? How does innovation fit into the lindy hop aesthetic? How does a shared vocabulary and musicality bring disparate dancers together? Small Groups instructors ask deep questions about how we dance along with dedicated time for experimentation, innovation, and discussion with peers.
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!
February 8: Clothing Swap
Get ready for a fashion revamp at our upcoming clothing swap event! Bring any new or gently used and clean clothes, shoes, or accessories which you no longer want, and place or hang them on or under our convenient clothing racks for easy browsing and swapping. Everyone is welcome to join in! With our usual ratio of more items brought in than taken out, you're sure to find some new-to-you pieces you'll love.
February 15: Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Wednesday Night Hop invites you to celebrate and honor swing dancing's place within Black American culture and history with a special class, games, and of course, dancing! Frankie Manning Ambassador, San Francisco Bay Area artist, author, and dancer, Traci Bartlow, will be back to teach us contemporary Black American dance movement and music for your dancing pleasure!
February 25: Live Music With The Hot Baked Goods
We're excited to have The Hot Baked Goods come down to share their passion for jazz music and dancing with us.
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!
