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Individuals 65 and older can now enjoy the same discounts as those who are 24 and younger. Read all the details on our website. Please have your ID ready!

LINDY PROM is coming up on June 1st and it needs more volunteers!
Lend our fabulous Lindy Prom committee a hand and help out during the prom night! It's a great way to get the feel for what it's like to be a part of the community that makes our weekly magic happen. (Hint: everybody is grateful and thinks of you as a hero. It feels nice :D )
Email us at volunteer@wednesdaynighthop.com if you're interested, or talk to the MC at the dance.

Wed May 25

Main Floor: 9:30pm - 11:45pm w/ DJ Naomi
Performance by Double or Nothing Role Reversal Class
Balboa Room: 10pm - 11pm w/ DJ Margot

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June Series Sneak Preview
May Series Conclude
Frankie Manning's Birthday and Free Shim-Sham Lesson
Next Week: Dancing with the Stars Lindy Prom w/ The Ivory Club Boys
June 29: The 30-Seconds Showcase

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Camp Jitterbug is an exciting event that draws lindy hoppers from around the country and instructors from around the world. It will get you inspired and will take your dancing to a new level. Hope to see many of you there!

May Series Conclude

You're welcome to drop into any of the classes!

Photo by Tavan Photography

Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Hanah & Justin
6-Count Lindy Hop

Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Lori & Philippe
Charleston

Level 3 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Doug & Kevin
Rhythm & Footwork Variations

Elective (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Cari & Hannah
Al & Leon Shim Sham (solo jazz)

June Series Sneak Preview

Level 1 (8:15pm - 9:15pm)
w/ Yulia & Justin
8-Count Lindy Hop

When you really want to dig that swing beat, there’s nothing like 8-count Lindy Hop! We will start with the basics, from zero dance experience on up, and get you swinging around the dance floor in no time! This is a progressive 4-week class; show up on the first week to get maximum benefit.

PRE-REQUISITES: None. No partner required; just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothes!

Level 2 (7:15pm - 8:15pm)
w/ Laura & Misha
Swing Out: Focus on Footwork Styling

The mother move of Lindy hop, the swing out! When you add cool footwork and breaks to counts 7,8,1, and 2, the swingout becomes a lean mean awesome machine. Whether you’re a lead or follow, learn the secrets to connecting well with your partner while doing fun footwork, and expand your swingout repertoire to be more musical with your dancing!

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/ Audrey & Paul
The California Routine

Have you ever swung-out three times and ended with a lindy circle? Then you already know how this routine starts! With its origins fabled to extend all the way to Hellzapoppin', the California Routine is a Lindy Hop staple. We will teach this famous partnered choreography over the course of 4 weeks and use it as a base for practicing both essential dance connection and performance skills. This series integrates seamlessly with the Elective Class, "California Flight School", which teaches the aerials for the California Routine. Take both series to learn the ultimate Routine!

Since this is a performance class, there will be the option to perform the routine at Wednesday Night Hop at the end of this series.

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/ Audrey & Paul
California Flight School (PARTNER REQUIRED)

Prepare to soar! Fly with us and learn classic and dynamic airsteps such the Pancake and Lindy Flip. The class progresses from basic concepts of basing and flying, with an emphasis on safety and fun. These are the aerials for the California Routine, so this series integrates seamlessly with the Level 3 California Routine performance class; take both series to learn the ultimate Routine!

Note for those who took the Flight Academy classes last summer: this course will cover different aerials.

PRE-REQUISITES: Partner required, as you'll be working as a team together for the full series. Any combination of guys and gals are fine. Clothing should be comfortable, with no large buckles or other hard objects; bases and flyers should both wear level sole shoes (no heels please). We'll cover more details in the first class. No dance experience needed, but a sense of adventure required :) See you on the tarmac!

Frankie Manning's Birthday
Free 15-min Shim-Sham Lesson

It's Frankie Manning's birthday week, and together with the rest of the lindy hoppers around the globe we like to honor the man who worked tirelessly to bring that dance back to us. Norma Miller likes to tell us about him during her Swingin' At The Savoy panel, "He was out teaching every weekend, any corner of the world. If they wanted him, he was there, flying as far as was needed, always smiling, always teaching, forty, fifty weekends a year." This Wednesday, join us again for the free 15-minute Shim-Sham lesson that Frankie adapted from tap to make it the most favorite and widespread lindy hop line dance. We'll also have a history corner where you can learn about the lindy hop from back in the day, and videos of Frankie playing in the background.

Next Week: Dancing with the Stars Lindy Prom w/ The Ivory Club Boys

Come and be a star at our annual Lindy Prom! That night, we’ll all be dancing with the stars, shining like the stars, and dressing in our most stellar attire. Illuminate the floor under your feet and the partner in your arms, then commemorate the moment in our cosmic photo booth!

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June 29: The 30-Second Showcase

The annual 30-second showcase is one of our most favorite events of the year! Have you been itching to perform, but find the prospect of choreographing a whole routine daunting? Do you yearn to show off your moves to an audience, but feel intimidated doing so in a competitive environment? Then this event is for you! All you need to do is find a partner (or more! or go solo!), decide on a song that speaks to you, and choreograph a short and sweet routine of your choosing. Check our website for more details.

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