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Summer Swing
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Summer Swing

July 1st - September 30
Instructors: Carla Heiney & Philippe Wilson

With 3 months of Level 1 classes for the price of two, this is a great opportunity for your not-yet-dancer friends to become dancers -- or for you to learn the opposite role. Classes start next week, so register and save your spot!

July Series

Level 1 (8:15pm)
6-Count Lindy Hop
w/ Carla & Philippe

Start dancing from day one! We will get you moving in this month-long series that introduces you to basic footwork, turns, wraps, breaks and jazzy stylin'. Covers the 6-count basics, also sometimes known as East Coast Swing, also used in Lindy Hop.

PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!

Level 2 (7:15pm)
Charleston
w/ Kylie & Roger

Points, Jig Walks, and Mini-Dips? Swing is one of the most playful dances, and we'll explore some of the most entertaining classic swing figures. You'll have a chance to add in your own style and creativity to make these figures your own, so that they evolve with your dancing!

PRE-REQUISITES: 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)
The Big Apple (Solo Jazz)
w/ Amanda & Kevin

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!

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)
Balboa and Beyond
w/ Margot & Doug

This class will take the fundamentals of Balboa you know and love to new horizons and beyond. Explore some new ways of doing lollies, out and ins, as well as pure bal footwork. Take your dancing to another world!

PRE-REQUISITES: 3 months of Level 1 and Balboa Fundamentals & Basics. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!