Wed May 24
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Alex Fernandez
♥ 10:15-ish Performance by Mischievous Ladies! ♥
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Frankie Manning's Birthday Celebration
June Series: Sneak Preview
May Series Continue
May: Free Shim-Sham Lessons
June 7: Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
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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.
June Series: Sneak Preview
Online registration coming soon!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Margot & Richard
8-count Lindy Hop
Hop on the fast track to amazing swingouts! Journey through the 8-count world on the road to Lindy Hop. You'll learn some cool ways to move your feet to the rhythm, as well as some some flashy figures. But best of all, you'll gain more confidence with a widening swing repertoire, paving the way to even more fun with your partner!
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Laura & Misha
Classic Moves
Points, Chases, and Mini-Dips? Swing is one of the most playful of partner dances, and we'll explore some of its most entertaining classic figures together. Know this must-have moves that are danced all over the world!
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)
w/ Lori & Doug
All that Meat and More Potatoes
Who doesn't love to play with their Lindy Hop? Lori and Douglas will teach you the basics of rhythm and micro-musicality and how to insert it into your partnered dancing without ruining flow. Learn to play with each other and create openings to both listen and speak in the partnered dynamic.
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)
w/ Lori & Chris
Bal-Swing Comes Back Around
Ready to twist? This class will utilize your rotational fundamentals to harness energy between partners and send you back and forth and around again!
PRE-REQUISITES: Bal-Swing Fundamentals, OR must be competent in up-holds, down-holds, ad-lib steps, lollies, tossouts.
May Series Continue
Series registration is closed but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Shannon & Kevin
6-count Lindy Hop
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Shannon & Kevin
Lindy Drift
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Yulia & Philippe
Taking It Slow
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Joy & Doug
Bal-Swing Fundamentals
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!
June 7: Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
Photo credit: Auey Santos
Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm celebrates the energy and joy of swing-era jazz. Founded by a longtime lindy hopper, The Redwood Rhythm celebrates the play between dancer and musician and shares jazz standards of the 1930s and 40s with swing dancers around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Laurie, Lilly