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Wed October 26
9:30 - 11:45 w/ DJ Arnold
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Halloween & Harvest Moon Jess & Jo - 3rd Prelim
November Series: Register Now!
October Series Conclude
Next Week: J&J Finals to Clint Baker's WNH Jazz All Stars
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Halloween & Harvest Moon Jess & Jo - 3rd Prelim
Three prelims and finals to live music! Registration is the night of, first come, first serve, 9:30 - 9:50
Boo! It's Halloween time! Put on your craziest costumes and come to celebrate and to compete at WNH!
7th annual Harvest Moon Jess & Jo Derby is here! If you're an amateur dancer, this event is for you! Check out the details on our website and make a resolution to compete this year in our friendly, supportive, and cheerful environment.
November Series: Register Now!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Hannah & Justin
Charleston
Come out and kick your way around some basic Charleston! You will learn basic body movement, drill technique on Charleston kicks, and explore 20s and 30s style Charleston as you get ready to kick it on the social dance floor.
PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Hannah & Justin
Charleston
Add some pizzazz to your Charleston by kicking and double-kicking our way through "airplane" charleston, Hand-to-Hand moves, Hack-saws and Kick-Throughs. We'll even make the magical mix of Charleston Swing-Outs to really get you flying through those swingin' beats! This is a progressive 4-week class; show up on the first week to get maximum benefit.
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
Flow and Momentum
IWhen everything feels right, leaders and followers feel comfortable playing off each other by directing and redirecting energy and momentum. In this class, we will help you explore this flow and share a few ways to incorporate it into your dancing.
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/ Joy & Doug
Balboa foundations: Out n In's Inside and Out
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!
October Series Conclude
The series registration is closed, but you're welcome to drop in!
Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Lori & Doug
8-Count Lindy Hop
Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Doug
6 & 8 Remixed
Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Yulia & James
Rhythm and Footwork Variations
Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Hannah & Paul
WNH Solo Routine (int. level): We Cats Will Swing
Next Week: Clint Baker's WNH Jazz All Stars
and
Harvest Moon Jess & Jo Finals
We're kicking off the season of food and family with Clint Baker's WNH Jazz All Stars! As you may, or may not know, Clint Baker and WNH go way, way back -- he knows our dancers' tastes well and brings together the musicians to delight our ears, feet, and souls. With Don Neely on reeds, Bill Reinhart on bass, Riley Baker on drums, Nirav Sanghani and Nick Rossi on guitars (yes, folks, two guitars!), Clint Baker on trumpet, and Jessica King on vocals -- what a better band to inspire our J&J finalists to battle it all out in the final round! Come to dance, come to watch and cheer, come to get inspired!
Keep it Swingin'! See you out on the dance floor!
Gilles, Lori, Tamara, Doug, Maria, Sophie, Patricia
Margaret, Nick, Becky, Chrystal, Laurie