4/9-4/23: Learn to Swing Dance! (Decatur)
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Date: 2008-04-06, 6:20PM EDT
Announcing April classes with Down South Swing...
Wednesdays
4-week series: April 9, 16, 23, 30
7:00-8:00pm
LINDY 102: Intro to 6-count Swing with Liz & Jeff
Lindy Hop, although traditionally associated with 8-beat rhythms, actually mixes 8-count and 6-count rhythms together. This class is an introduction to some basic 6-count Lindy Hop patterns. It includes single and triple step timing, the 6-count closed-position basic step, the send-out, the side-pass, and the tuck turn from open and closed position. We recommend LINDY 101 or LINDY 102 as the starting-place for those who are brand new to swing dancing.
8:00-9:00pm
LINDY 201: Mix 'n Match with Liz & Jeff
Lindy Hop is made up of both 8-count and 6-count patterns. Now that you’ve learned some of the basics of each, it’s time to start mixing them up! This class will teach you how to transition between 6-count and 8-count patterns and footwork, as well as how to “tell” a 6-count from an 8-count move. We will also delve into understanding basic swing music structure and practice “finding the 1” in swing music. This class continues to build vocabulary in both 8-count and 6-count patterns.
Thursdays
4-week series: April 10, 17, 24, May 1
7:30-8:30pm
BAL 102: Intro to Bal-Swing with F.G. & Russ
This class is an introduction to the sister-dance of “pure” Balboa: the breakaway dance called Bal-Swing. Unlike Balboa, Bal-Swing is danced in an open position and involves lots of spins, turns, and kicks. Bal-Swing is a very elegant dance, yet it still shares the excitement and energy of other swing dances. Wear slippery shoes (fellas) or comfortable wedges/tango heels (ladies) for the classic Bal-Swing “look"----but NO HIGH HEELS; we need to protect the studio from shoes that leave marks or divets in the floor.
***Tango dance shoes or wedges with soft leather/suede soles are fine to wear.
Cost of Classes:
$40 for a 4-week series ($10 per class drop-in rate)
Discount Rate:
The special discount rate is available to college students with a current I.D., and to students who sign up for class with a partner.
$32 for a 4-week series ($8 per class drop-in rate)
You may register for classes in advance using online registration. If you would prefer to mail your payment, please contact us for instructions. We can only accept cash or check payments at-the-door.
For more information, visit http://www.downsouthswing.com
- Location: Decatur
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