Schedule
For Upcoming Classes
Aloha Dancers!
Next Beginners Series starts March 1
If you have some dance experience and feel like you can jump into the middle of a series, you are welcome to drop in on any Monday night and take a class or two or three. But if you are new to social dancing, you might want to wait till the start of the next series so you don't feel lost.The March Beginner's Series starts with a Registration and Social Dance on March 1.
Come dance, or just watch and see the type of dancing you will be learning. Meet the instructors and other dancers, register for the series and generally have some fun!
Eight weeks of classes begins on March 8 and run through April 26 with another social dance on May 3 for you to use what you've learned.
For Current Classes
Intensives for Inermediate / Advanced dancers
Since we don't actually have a "series" this time for intermediate and advanced dancers, we will be holding weekly, "Intensives" where we focus on one element of the dance, break it down and work it out. Since it is not part of a series, these intensive classes will be pay-as-you-go, BUT we will extend the discounted price as if you purchases a whole series: $5 per class.Intensives move at a faster pace, so you should be at least an intermediate dancer, comfortable with both 6-count and 8-count Lindy footwork and be able to do a competent swing-out. Your lead/follow skills should also be there. We will not slow down to cover any of the basics, so we will have time to break down the move in detail.
Level 1 (Beginner Series)
Our Level 1 class (beginners to intermediate) is 6 weeks long, with a break in the middle for a night of fun and social dancing with our "Any Swing Goes" Pot Luck Social Dance on Feb 1. Classes are on Mondays from Jan 11 thru Feb 22, 8pm - 9pm (unless otherwise noted) with social dancing after until 10pm.Here's how the schedule is shaping up so far...
Monday, Jan 11
7:00 pm - 7:30 pmSeries Registration and Open Dancing
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm FUNdamentals Series Class 1 (East Coast Swing)
Beginners to Intermediate Dancers.
Dawn & Mark instructing
With the emphasis on FUN, we will cover basic footwork and rhythm for 6-count Lindy, better known as East Coast Swing. We will also cover basic connection for open and closed positions and we will have you up and dancing before the end of the night! The class will be geared to Beginning and Intermediate dancers, but Advanced dancers are welcome, too! Never hurts to revisit the basics.
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Dancing
Time to get on the floor and practice what you've learned in class! Everybody welcome, all forms of Swing Music will be played, so if you can't make the class, come on out and dance!
Monday, Jan 18
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm FUNdamentals Series Class 2. Special Class! Special Instructor! All Levels of DancersPrice: included for Series Signups
At the door price: $25 / $20 for workshop attendees
World Class Dancer & Instructor Andrew Sutton, who has been leading our Workshop and dancing with us all weekend will be teaching the first class of beginning Lindy Hop.
Clear your calendars! We only get Andrew once a year!
I'm not sure how we talked Andrew into this, but this is truly a rare and special opportunity. Whether or not you took the workshop, no matter what level of dancer you are, this is a MUST DO opportunity. Andrew's understanding of the fundamentals of this dance, and his unique and effective way of communicating this knowledge to dancers of all levels, make this a can't miss event.
Open to all levels of dancers, everyone will improve their dancing with the benefit or learning from Andrew!
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Dancing
Time to get on the floor and practice what you've learned in class! Everybody welcome, all forms of Swing Music will be played, so if you can't make the class, come on out and dance!
Monday, Jan 25
Intermediate / Advanced Intensive: Tuck Turn Variations7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Intermediate Dancers
Jason & Dawn / Mark & Mari Instructing
$5 at the door
A whole hour of Tuck Turns! Spice up this simple and useful basic turn!
We will review the basic 6-count East Coast tuck turn and kick it up a notch with 6-count and 8-count variations, including Tuck Double-turn, Double-Tucks, Reverse Tucks and the Tuck Turn Grab. Swing This, Baby!
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm FUNdamentals Series Class 3. (Swing Fundamentals)
Beginners to Intermediate Dancers
Jason & Dawn Instructing.
Now that we know how to connect with our partner and move as one, we will add in the footwork and rhythm. We will go back and revue 6-count footwork and rhythms and explain the differece between East Coast Swing and 6-Count Lindy. Hint: it's in the posture. We'll add some moves and introduce some charleston fun and craziness, which is where Lindy Hop came from.
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Dancing Time to get on the floor and practice what you've learned in class! Everybody welcome, all forms of Swing Music will be played, so if you can't make the class, come on out and dance!
Monday, Feb 1
Any Swing Goes Pot Luck Social Dance
7pm - 10pmNo Classes
$5 at the door / Free for Series Registrants
Bring a pupu too.
Okay, you've had enough learning and you've been working hard on your moves. Time now for a break. Time for some fun! A whole evening of just social dancing! Kick up your heels, cut a rug and trip the light fantastic!
Instructors and advanced dancers will be there to answer any specific questions you may have or work on any move you are having trouble with.
Monday, Feb 8
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm FUNdamentals Series Class 4. (Swing Fundamentals)Beginners to Intermediate Dancers
Special Guest Instructor: Christine Corey
Christine and Jason used to teach together in Olympia, Washington and also co-founded and co-instructed a swing dance performance troupe together.
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Social Dancing Time to get on the floor and practice what you've learned in class! Everybody welcome, all forms of Swing Music will be played, so if you can't make the class, come on out and dance!
Current class schedule, as well as other news, events, photos and more can be found on our facebook group.
