$25 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Pay at the door | Social dance admission NOT included

Upcoming:

Months with five weeks get a workshop on the last week of the month! Stay tuned…

 

 

Past Workshops:

Learn Lindy Hop | May 26

Learn the foundations of Lindy Hop in this 2-hour workshop.

Charleston |  May 26

Charleston is a high-intensity dance, done in conjunction with fast Lindy Hop.

Collegiate Shag Refresher | Dec 2

Collegiate Shag is a type of Swing dance that originated in the 1930s. It was popular with college kids during the Jazz and Swing era! There are many different styles of Shag, but this particular style is danced with a 6-count basic, quick and flashy footwork, and a chugging rhythm. It can be danced in closed position, open position, or side by side.

In this workshop, you will learn the basic rhythms, footwork, connection, and core moves of Collegiate Shag.

Lindy Hop Crash Course| Dec 2

Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the African-American communities in Harlem, New York City, in 1928. It was very popular during the Swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy Hop is taught as an 8-count dance and is characterized by a move called the Swing Out. You may also spot Lindy Hoppers incorporating 6-count Swing, as well as other dances that preceded it, such as Charleston, Jazz, and Tap.

In this workshop, you will learn the basic rhythm, footwork, and Lindy Hop core moves. This workshop is for everyone! No prior experience required!

Balboa Newcomer/Refresher| Dec 9

Balboa is a type of Swing dance that developed in the 1920s and 1930s in Southern California. It is named after the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach where it was popular! Balboa is an 8-count dance characterized by its intricate footwork and rotational movements. It lends itself nicely to fast music, but you can dance it to any tempo, including slow tempos.

In this workshop, you will learn basic rhythms, footwork, connection, and core moves that comprise Pure Balboa (closed connection) and Bal-Swing (open connection). This workshop is for everyone! No prior experience required!

Musical Moves – Solo Jazz | Dec 9

In this Solo Jazz workshop, you will learn fun new moves that you can do solo or work into your partner dancing! This workshop is for all levels of dancers. No prior experience required!

The Shim Sham | Dec 16

Here’s your chance to learn that tap-inspired line dance we all do every Thursday night. We will teach you to Boogie Back and Shorty George like a pro! No prior experience required!

Swingout Clinic | Dec 16

If all you want for Christmas is a better swingout, this is the workshop for you! This popular workshop returns for dancers who are comfortable with the Lindy rhythm and who can execute a basic swingout and maybe even some variations. Lindy Hoppers never stop working on this fundamental move. Consider this class a “do not miss”. Suitable for Intermediate and up!