Swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop Boot Camp
Saturday, March 17, 2012
1:00 PM EAST COAST SWING – This class will cover some fun East Coast Swing patterns (easier than Lindy Hop). BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
2:00 PM TANDEM CHARLESTON – Charleston is a dance involving fun kick patterns that is used with both East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. This class will specifically focus on tandem patterns (where your partner is in front of you rather than next to you). ALL LEVELS
3:00 PM IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU DO IT - Correct TECHNIQUE will be covered along with the basic patterns. This class is a great introduction as well as a review for the seasoned dancer. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
4:00 PM JAM SESSION – Cool pattern variations. This hour will focus on mixing 8 count and 6 count variations together to give yourself some great dynamics in your dancing. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
5:00 PM INTRO TO AERIALS – This class will be an introduction into how to “toss” your partner in the air. We’ll be covering all the pre-reqs regarding how to prepare, lift, support, make your partner feel secure, as well as a few tosses. Ladies your feet WILL leave the ground in this class but no actual flipping is involved. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED. A PARTNER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS. If there is interest, we will continue with bigger aerials in April!
West Coast Swing – Sunday, March 18, 2012
2:00 PM IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU DO IT – Learn the foundation patterns of the dance while also learning the correct way to lead/follow and connect at the same time. BEGINNER
3:00 PM SHOWY PATTERNS – Awesome patterns that can get EVERYONE’S attention and you can dance with ANYONE. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
4:00 PM SPINS AND SLIDES – Add some style and flair to your West Coast Swing with some fancy SPINS AND SLIDES! INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
LOCATION: Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave (Bet. 36th & 37th Streets) 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Please note, WORKSHOP pricing is PER PERSON. For example, if you are a couple, please select the number of workshops you’re attending (2 classes for 2 hours) and select a quantity of 2 at checkout. Thank you.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
April 14- Lindy Hop Boot Camp
April 15- West Coast Swing Intensive
May 12 – Lindy Hop Boot Camp
May 13 – West Coast Swing Intensive