THIS WEEK AT
Swingin' At The Savoy is this weekend, and we are so excited! If you haven't got your tickets yet, be sure to visit the website and snatch what's left. Can't wait to see you there!
Wed February 21
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Brian
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Black History Month Celebration
February Series Continue
March 7: Live Music w/ Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
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Black History Month Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the Black History Month! As you well know, the origins of Lindy Hop are deeply rooted in the African-American community, and we're excited to learn more about our history. We'll dance to music written or performed by African-American musicians, play bingo to test our knowledge, and win biographies of Ella Fitzgerald, Norma Miller, Duke Ellington, or Louis Armstrong to learn even more. And those of you coming to Swinging' At The Savoy this weekend will be able to hear about Lindy Hop back in the day from Norma Miller herself!
February Series Continue
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Jean & Bromley
Charleston Swing
Come out and kick your way through Charleston! Once a separate dance born of the Roaring 20's, these high-energy moves became an integral part of the Lindy Hop dance floor and are frequently danced together in a single song. This is the best way to get your heart-rate up and your feet moving to the fastest tunes available!
Pre-requisites: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Jean & Bromley
Lindy Stretch
Join us in an intensive look at the swingout! You will learn new and useful ways to think about your technique, improve your connection, and get exciting results.
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/ Rachel & Justin
Having More Fun
Join us for a class devoted to the serious business of having fun. We'll explore the role improvisation, partnering, connection, rhythm, and music at play in bringing joy to your partner and yourself.
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 & Doug
Introduction to Balboa
Starting with the chest to chest pure balboa foundation, we'll show you the moves and techniques that make balboa a unique and fun swing dance! We'll cover pure bal, ad lib steps, lollies, out and ins and more! Come learn the dance that California gave to the swing era! Attendance required for advancement to Balboa A2 class series.
Pre-requisites: 3 months of Level 1 and/or previous Balboa experience recommended. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
March 7: Shannon Lea's Redwood Rhythm
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.
Lindy Hop is happiness in its purest form... therefore a gift certificate to learn it is the perfect gift for any occasion!
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Laurie, Lilly, Tully
