This 8-week series starts from the very beginning, focusing on partner connection and 6-count 8-count patterns that are essential for any Lindy Hopper. This is a longer 8-week course because there are some basics in here that can be fairly challenging. If you have to miss a week or two, let us know and come early the next week so we can catch you up. Let's get you out on the dance floor!

No experience or partner required!

All things Tandem Charleston! The focus will be entirely on getting comfortable and confident with this move, some entrances and exits, as well as some fun variations.

You must have taken both Level 1 Lindy Hop and Charleston series classes or have prior instructor approval to register for this class.

This extended 90 minute class will be a musical journey that will take you from the late 1800's to modern day. We previously taught a singular class that explored this subject before and were asked by many to do a longer series with this material to provide even more information. We're more than excited to oblige this request! We'll take the Lindy Hop and solo movements you may already know and work on adapting the feel and rhythm of them to different types of music along the continuum of Black American music and dance. Genres include Ragtime, New Orleans, Swing, Bebop, Hard Bop, Rhythm and Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Soul, Hip Hop, and more. We'll also spend some time watching videos, speaking about the history and context, and having discussions to better understand where the dance and music comes from. There will also be a 30 minute practice session after class from 8: 30PM to 9PM. Note that for those currently in level 2, the material will move faster and be more challenging.

In this combined level class, we will be deepening our understanding of the foundations of Balboa, learning some classic moves, and working on the flow between sequences. This class will have a focus on building vocabulary and comfortability in Pure Balboa and Bal-Swing.

You must have either taken both Level 1A and 1B Balboa series classes to register or have decent proficiency with pure-bal basics, come arounds, toss outs, out and ins, lollies, and promenades.

We will work on the foundation of Balboa and some classic moves! Balboa is a close embrace swing dance from Newport Beach in the 1940s, characterized by smooth shuffling footwork, kicks, and turns. This is a great elegant dance to know especially for those faster tunes! We also highly recommend more experienced dancers take this class as a way to brush up on your basics. Make sure to stick around for the 30 min practice session after class!