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Wed August 16
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Brian
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Summer Camp Theme Party
August Series Continue
September 6: Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band
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Summer Camp Theme Party
If you wish you could go camping but can’t miss any nights of awesome dancing this summer, we might have just what you crave — a Summer Camp theme party! Come dressed camp-fashionable, make friendship bracelets, play the tank game, dance and celebrate what summer is all about: fun, friends, and fabulous memories to make!
August Series Continue
Series registration is closed, but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Sam & Calvin
Swingouts and Beyond
The swingout is frequently known as a cornerstone move of Lindy Hop. This class will introduce you to the 8-count basic and even more swingout technique and variations to get you flying on the dance floor in no time!
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Laura & Justin
Charleston Everywhere
Learn to move seamlessly between your Charleston and Lindy Hop, and get some more tricks while you're at it! When the tempos go up, you'll be able to kick up your dance into high energy with these transitions and kicks.
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/ Brynna & Hannah
The Big Apple
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! (And for those familiar with the shout circle, but get lost during the line, please note that we will start with that second half promptly on Week 1. So don't skip any of the earlier classes!)
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/ Carissa & Tor
Balboa: Out n In Fundamentals
Come learn balboa, or refine your fundamentals in this foundations class that will go through basic rhythms, patterns and connection. We will cover the primary basic steps in balboa, with a particular emphasis on linear bal-swing movements, out and in's, crossovers, and promenade. Come learn the art of walking with a partner, with style!
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
September 6:
Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band
Clint Baker is back at WNH to greet us back into the school year! Come and dance to the sounds of the New Orleans Jazz Band and start the school year just right.
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Sophie, Patricia, Kye
Margaret, Nick, Laurie, Lilly
