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Wed May 10: May Series Continue! Balboa Room w/ DJ Ed! Main Floor w/ DJ Chelsea! Wed May 109:30 - 11:45 Main Floor w/ DJ Chelsea IN THIS NEWSLETTERBalboa Room For more information Balboa Room10:00 - 11:30 w/ DJ Ed Buliavac
New Balboa series begin this month, which means, new faces in our Balboa room. Come to uphold and downhold with other Balboa-aficionados, make new friends and connect with the old ones, work on technique or just relax into shuffling to the tunes spun by DJ Ed! May Series ContinueSeries registration is closed but you're welcome to drop in! Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm) Start dancing from day one! We will get you moving in this month-long series that introduces you to basic footwork, turns, breaks and jazzy stylin'. Covers the 6-count basics, also sometimes known as East Coast Swing, which is also used in Lindy Hop. PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm) In this class, we delve deep into the swingout, one of the cornerstone moves of the Lindy Hop! We will use a better understanding of technique and connection to create a relaxed, smooth rotation through even the hardest swinging beats. 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) Dance to that swanky slow jazz with style and pizzaz. Drag, pivot, turn, and dip! Promenade, embrace, lift, and lunge! 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) Learn how the rotational energy of Balboa and Bal-Swing can propel you into the classic moves of the era, including lollies and toss-outs. PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
May 24: Frankie Manning's Birthday Celebration
May is the month when we celebrate the birthday of one of the most important figures in Lindy Hop history -- Frankie Manning. The dance wouldn't exist the way we enjoy it today without his talent, enthusiasm, and zest for life! Join us for that special celebration and see for yourself how his presence affected those who were lucky to know him. Free Shim-Sham Lessons in May
To honor Frankie Manning during his birthday month, we'll be teaching the line dance that he brought to Lindy Hoppers around the world -- the Shim Sham. In weeks 2-5 of May, join us for a free 15-minutes class during the dance. By the end of the month, you'll be shim-shamming like a pro! Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye |