Our Teaching Techniques
We build fundamental dance movement skills by spending part of each lesson working without a partner in front of the studio mirrors. During the beginning hour we work on simple movements like the Charleston, and we progress at a comfortable, non-intimidating pace. In the intermediate class we practice footwork, pivots, shuffles, slides and spins.
We teach three swing dances, Balboa, Charleston and Lindy Hop, and blend them together. Each dance has strengths for different types of music, and each emphasizes different dance techniques. With fundamental skills in these three dances, you'll be able to handle any style of swing music.
We teach three swing dances, Balboa, Charleston and Lindy Hop, and blend them together. Each dance has strengths for different types of music, and each emphasizes different dance techniques. With fundamental skills in these three dances, you'll be able to handle any style of swing music.
Monthly Series
The beginning class covers five basic Lindy Hop moves; the underarm turn, underarm turn to closed, Charleston in closed, swing-out from closed, and swing-out from open. These moves provide a foundation for dancing socially in clubs. We also adjust to the interests and experience level of our students.
Our intermediate class rotates topics monthly. Topics may include Charleston variations, swing-out variations, Balboa basics, and many others. We even take requests from our ongoing students! If you'd like to know what next month's topic is, feel free to email us.
Our intermediate class rotates topics monthly. Topics may include Charleston variations, swing-out variations, Balboa basics, and many others. We even take requests from our ongoing students! If you'd like to know what next month's topic is, feel free to email us.
