Learn to Lindy-Hop in a day!
If you were a beginner last year, it’s time to be an intermediate this year! No pressure here – but we know many of you are keen for the challenge… and to make it easier, we are holding some “Learn to Lindy-hop in a Day” workshops.These are designed for current beginners who would like to consolidate all three basic steps and move up to intermediate… and it is also aimed at brand new beginners who would like to do an accelerated course in Swing dancing… as well as current intermediate dancers who would like to refresh one or more of their basic steps!
What: Learn to Lindy-hop in a day Workshops (All Levels)
When: Sunday 21 February 2010
Where: Saloon Bar, 191 Charles Street, Upstairs in the loft
Who: With Rach & Tony
Time: 11-5pm (11-1:30pm & 2:30-5pm)
Cost: $30 morning/afternoon or $50 full day
11-12:15pm How to dance 6 Beat
In this class we will learn 6 beat with pumps and triple steps and we will get you dancing across the floor, feeling free and graceful! Current dancers will grow their 6 beat tool-box and feel more confident integrating 6 beat moves in their dancing!
12:15-1:30pm How to dance Charleston
In this class we will learn some essential moves for hand to hand Charleston, side by side Charleston, and tandem Charleston. We will also include and some flashy moves to spice up your dancing! Current dancers will learn to lead their Charleston moves with confidence and pick up more highlights in the music.
1:30-2:30pm LUNCH (Join us down stairs at the Saloon Bar for lunch & chatter)
2:30-3:45pm How to dance 8 Beat
The 8 Beat Rhythm is really the heart of the dance, and often it’s only brushed over in beginners, so let’s devote a whole class to 8 beat. Not only will we introduce the rhythm and direction of this wonderful step, we will add some variations and some fast and slow movements to help you to add depth and diversity to your dancing.
3:45-5:00pm Putting it all together
In many ways, this is the most important session of the day! Stringing together your 6 beat, Charleston and 8 beat in a way that makes you and your partner feel and look cool! So – with all the rhythms fresh in our mind, we are going to pick a medium tempo and, deep breath, string every-thing together! Don’t worry – we promise you will leave this class with a sense of relief and achievement. Stringing it all together is what it’s all about… let’s get into it!!
