Swing is a carefree and joyous dance that became popular in the 1940's. It is danced to up tempo music from Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and 50's style rock and roll, to bands playing in today's current L.A. swing scene. Whether you're going to a wedding, a posh supper club, your company Christmas party, or a hot-spot on the retro scene, you're sure to get a chance to swing.
In Swing I, we teach Single-Time swing, which is danced to faster music, and Triple-Time Swing, which is danced to slower tunes, such as bluesy Motown.
Lindy Hop is the
original style of Swing. It began in Harlem in the 1920's and 30's and is
descended from the Charleston. There are two styles of Lindy: Savoy
and Smooth (or Hollywood Style), and we teach both. Swing connoisseurs
usually choose Lindy Hop as their favorite because it is an energetic and cool
dance with a sexy, casual style.
West Coast is a smooth and
sexy Swing. It originated in the early 50's and is a direct descendant of Lindy
hop. It re-interprets the basic in a slotted motion that travels back and forth
rather than circular as in Lindy Hop. It is danced to the Blues and slow Jazz
with a strong beat. It is sophisticated and very stylized. West Coast Swing is
the official state dance of California!
SWING I
6 WEEK SESSION
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DAY |
TIME |
DATE |
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Tuesdays |
7:00 - 8:00 pm | Feb. 28 - April 3 |
SWING II
w/ Larisa
6 WEEK SESSION
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DAY |
TIME |
DATE |
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Tuesdays |
8-9pm |
Feb. 28 - April 3 |
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SWING I
Swing I is taught as a 6 week course. Partners are not required. We start a new session each month. After completing Swing I, students who are interested in continuing may join Swing II or pick between a variety of swing styles including Lindy Hop, Charleston and West Coast Swing.
SWING II
Swing II is an ongoing class. You may join our Swing II classes as soon as you have completed Swing I or if you already have a background in Single and Triple time Swing. If your goal is to really swing, this class will get you ready and give you confidence to make the club scene. Swing II focuses on turning patterns, kick combinations, and leading and following skills. Come as often as you like!
LINDY I
Lindy I is taught as a 6 or 8 week course. It is
recommended, but not required to take Swing I and learn single and
triple timing before you start Lindy II
LINDY II
Our Lindy II
class is ongoing, which means that it does not run in a session
and you may start it at anytime. You must know the 8 count
Lindy Basic, Charleston,
Sugar push, and inside and outside turns to join this class.
WEST COAST SWING
West Coast Swing is
a variation on the Smooth Style of Lindy. This is a
sexy dance done to a
slow, bluesy style of music. It reached its peak popularity in the
50's
and is the official California state dance. It is recommended, but not required to
take Swing I and learn
single and triple timing before you start West Coast Swing.
Please call to find out the starting date for the next session.
Please see our class schedule for the current dates & times.
Please see our class schedule for the current dates and times.
