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May 2025
AT A GLANCE
Series Start: 4 weeks of fun classes!
May 7: Live Music & Practice
May 14: Fast Room
May 28: Frankie Manning &
World Lindy Hop Day Celebration
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Announcements
- Celebrating Frankie Manning & World Lindy Hop Day on May 28th
- FREE 15-min Shim Sham Lesson @ 9:30pm every week
Learn the version of the Shim Sham adapted and popularized by Frankie Manning, the one danced at swing events around the world.
- Camp Hollywood Audition Makeups - Submit before May 7th
Frankie Manning & World Lindy Hop Day
May is a special month in Lindy Hop history as we celebrate Frankie Manning’s birthday and World Lindy Hop Day. His energy and passion helped shape the dance we love today.
Join us for a tribute to his legacy: WNH is offering FREE 15-minute Shim Sham lessons with Sol every Wednesday at 9:30 PM. Plus, on May 28th, Nick will share insights on Frankie’s impact and Lindy Hop’s rich history.
All The Music
5/7: San Francisco Syncopators
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with the San Francisco Syncopators! The band is bringing hot jazz to WNH and we can't wait.
Main Room DJs
5/7: DJ Chris (band break)
5/14: DJ Steve
5/21: DJ Anton
5/28: DJ Chris
Fast Room
5/14: DJ Rolling Pin
WNH will dedicate a room to all things “fast swing.” This could mean uptempo Lindy Hop, or dancing other swing dances such as Balboa or Collegiate Shag that evolved with faster music. Give it a whirl!
May Series
Beginners:
6-count Lindy Hop
Come learn Lindy Hop! You'll build the dance from the basics while learning some of the history of this Black American art form.
☀️ This is the 2nd month of our Swing into Spring Special.
Fundamentals: Classic Lindy Hop Moves
Let's work on some of the most common rhythms and patterns. Looking for more moves? This is the class for you!
Bonus: we'll learn about famous Lindy Hoppers who pioneered this dance which we all love & celebrate.
Intermediate: California Routine Performance
Come learn the famous California Routine and its fascinating history, and then top it all off with a spectacular (optional) performance. You will also learn how to create your own spotlights, so you can enter jam circles with confidence!
Audition: Hanging Back
Being an excellent dance partner requires you to be a great listener. Like a conversation sometimes you need to hang back and let the other person finish before saying "yes and". In this class, we'll practice how you can do a better job of saying "yes and" at the right time!
Adventure: Recreating Moves from the Greats - Historical Clips
Historical records are key to swing, as Lindy Hop developed along film and radio. In this class, we'll look at clips, apply them to your dancing, and explore their biases, drawing inspiration from iconic dancers.
Camp Hollywood Audition Makeups
Couldn't make it to auditions? By popular demand, we're leaving the virtual submission form open for a little longer!
You can still submit a virtual makeup by 11:59pm on May 7.
Please fill out this form:
tinyurl.com/wnhch25
Volunteer
We have volunteering opportunities to help get you into the dance and lessons for free.
Gift Certificates
Lindy Hop is happiness in its purest form... therefore a gift certificate to learn it is the perfect gift for any occasion!
Community Fund
Have a little extra money? Help those who cannot afford to take classes or come to dances. Anybody can donate. Anyone can ask to be subsidized.
Keep it Swingin'
See you out on the dance floor!
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