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Wednesday Night Hop condemns the continued police violence against the Black community and we stand with Black Lives Matter.
This week, we are starting our class series for the month with all new exciting topics. We are also offering 15min Shim Sham lesson during the dance included in all the tickets. All our events are masked and vaxxed.
Wednesday April 5
6:45 pm: Doors open
7:05-8:05 pm: Journey & Performance Classes
8:15-9:15 pm: Beginners, Small Groups & Newcomer Taster Classes
9:15-11:30 pm: Dance Party with DJ Jan
Register online NOW.
We won't be taking cash payment at the door.
Our masking and vaccination policy is enforced at all times during the event. Please read carefully to make sure it works for you.
Masks:
- We require masks except when drinking water.
- We encourage N95 masks and provide them for free at the front desk.
- We allow surgical masks but not cloth masks.
Vaccinations:
- We accept vaccination QR codes and vaccination cards.
- We check valid government-issued photo IDs at the door.
- We are no longer restricting vaccinations to Pfizer and Moderna; as long as the person is fully vaccinated two weeks before the event date.
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Newcomer Taster Drop-in Class (8:15-9:15 pm)
All levels are welcome; no dance experience is needed!
We will explore the essential history and movement for vintage swing dances. Jump-start into partnered dancing and enjoy entry to the social dance afterward to practice your new skills and meet new friends.
DJ Dance Party (9:15-11:30 pm)
No partner or experience is required, just show up with comfortable shoes. We would love to dance with you!
April Class Series (4 weeks)
We do not offer drop-ins in class series. So make sure to register for the monthly class series before the first session starts.
Journey Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
Me: Spring into Variations: Independent improvisation is core value of partnered swing dance and nowhere is this more visible than in variations: the injection of personal styling and rhythm into well-worn dance patterns. Test your balance, rhythm, and coordination with these stylings that will spice up your 8-ct, 6-ct, and charleston moves!
w/ Roni Chau, Sol Zitter
Performance Series (7:05-8:05 pm)
St. Louis Shim Sham: The St. Louis Shim Sham is a routine choreographed by Jon Tigert. He was visiting St. Louis when his friend asked him to participate in a local line dance competition. It is an advanced beginner to intermediate solo jazz routine.
w/ Patricia Chan & Erfan Sadeqi Azer
Beginners Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
6-count Lindy Hop: Come learn Lindy Hop! This origin story of all swing dances is fun, creative, and addicting. Progressive material over the course of the month will get you up and dancing at our weekly parties in no time. Two-left-feet friendly, no partner required; just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
w/ Ali Wilkening, Robert Gatdula
Small Groups Series (8:15-9:15 pm)
Remains To Be Seen: Historical records are incredibly important to the swing community, the advent of the dance coinciding with the development of film, radio, and recording technology. Today we continue to draw inspiration from video clips of modern competitions and performances. In this class, you will learn ways to break down video clips, apply them to your dancing, and learn about the biases, origins, and limitations of using visual records.
w/ Lori Taniguchi & Walter Luh
Volunteering
Want to get these lessons for free? We have volunteering opportunities to get you into the dance and lesson(s) for free. Subscribe to volunteer email list via this form.
Put it on your calendar!
April 26: Live music with Sean Krazit's Juniper Jazz Band
Community Fund Donation
This is a way for dancers who have a little extra money to help those who cannot afford to take classes or come to dances. Anybody can donate, and anyone can ask to be subsidized. Find out details and donate on our website.
Keep it Swingin'!
See you out on the dance floor!
