Workshop Descriptions
Saturday, May 31st
Jazz Routine
While Lindy Hop is a partnered dance, there are still plenty of opportunities for personal expression. Jazz steps are a great way to insert your own sense of style, as well as give you as an individual techniques and moves that you can bring to the dancefloor when you are dancing with a partner. Suitable for all levels, this is a great way to get warmed up & get your creative dance juices flowing.
Spins & Showstoppers
We've all seen them -- those people who can spin on a dime and those people who make everyone around them sit up and take notice. Now you can learn the skills one needs to become one of those people! Learn the moves and techniques that will leave those around you saying "Wow!" Suitable for all levels.
Aerials 1
As the name implies, these are the first-level aerials. This class is perfect both for those making thier first ventures into doing air steps and also for those dancers who may have some experience but want/need to make their aerials work better. Emphasis will be not just on the moves, but also on learning the techniques that will allow you to execute these moves safely and easily. Partners required. Open to all levels.
Sunday, June 1st
Performance Lindy Hop
As the song says: T'aint whatchya do it's the way that chya do it! ...Dancing well is not defined just by how many moves you know, but also by how well you can execute them. This workshop focuses on the styling, techniques, connection, musicality and concepts that can help you turn even the most basic steps into something special. Open to all levels; participants should know the basic lindy swing out.
1920's Charleston
All of the swing dances we know & love can be traced back to the Charleston of the 1920s. Get in touch with Lindy's roots while learning moves and styling that can help you add some distinction to your dancing. Charleston not only integrates seamlessly with the Lindy Hop and other swing dancing you already know, it's a fun and exuberant dance in it's own right that will give you tools you can use to help develop your own style, wether you are dancing solo or with a partner. Suitable for all levels.
Dips & Tricks
As the name implies, these are the moves that will add a bit more pizzazz to your dancing, all while never leaving the floor. Emphasis is on technique & safety, as well as musicality & dancing into/out of any of these moves so that they seamlessly integrate into your dancing. Suitable for all levels.
Aerials 2
This class is for those who already know the first-level aerials and are interested in learning more. Emphasis will be on technique and safety, as well as dancing seamlessly into and out of these moves so they can be integrated effortlessly into your dancing. Partners required. Participants are encouraged to bring or wear sneakers/athletic shoes and to have a long sleeved shirt available. Intermediate and advanced dancers only.
Monday, June 2nd
Tune Up Your Lindy Basic
Just as you can't build a house without putting up a solid foundation, you can't be a good lindy hopper without a strong swing out. And who better to help you tune up your lindy basic than World Champion Lindy Hoppers?!! Identify and then get rid of bad habits, poor technique and other things that are holding you back from being the Lindy Hopper you want to be!! Open to all levels.