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Secrets of the
Rhythm Cats |
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An intermediate/advanced level
workshop for Lindy Hoppers.
If you've taken the
Hepcats beginner class, or you're familiar with Lindy Hop, you should take
this workshop! |
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It's no secret that members of the
Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance group are
the most bad@%* swing dancers in the Lexington/central Kentucky area.
And we want to share some of our secrets with you!
Rhythm Cats members will
teach this workshop and share their knowledge and expertise with you!
This workshop is for the swing dancer that wants to be challenged - and
wants to take their dancing to the next level.
If you've taken the Hepcats beginner class, or you're familiar with Lindy Hop,
you should take this workshop!
No partner required, single dancers and couples welcome. |
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Instructors:
current members
of the Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop Performance Group. |
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Saturday, July
21st, 1:00-5:30 pm
Location for this workshop:
1801 Alexandria Dr. (Arthur Murray Dance Studio).
(For directions to the Arthur
Murray Dance Studio, click
here.) |
Cost:
In Advance: $30
($25 students)
At the Door: $40
($30 students)
Cost includes admission to the
Hepcats
Saturday Night Swing
on July 21st, 8:00 pm -12 midnight |
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Class Descriptions: |
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T’Ain’t what
you do, it’s the way that you do it
(1:00-2:00 pm).
Some
swing dancers know a lot of moves, but what draws your eye to a certain
dancer or couple on the dance floor? That’s what we’re looking for in this
class! For this class we’ll dance a short routine and add that “wow factor”
that will help make your dancing really stand out! |
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Slides and
footwork that impress the *%LL out of people
(2:10-3:10 pm).
Why
not slide across the dance floor?! Mike & Mary Richardson
(founders of
the Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance group)
are known for their slides and fancy footwork, and for this class you’ll
learn their secrets for leaders and followers for these really cool moves. Guys/leaders:
wear shoes with a hard leather sole; tennis shoes with rubber soles, boots
or other type shoes not allowed for this class.
Girls/followers: wear shoes you can easily spin and turn in; high heels or
“spiked” shoes not recommended for this class. |
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Tea for Two,
and Two for Tea
(3:20-4:20 pm).
The
Tandem (or Back to Back) Lindy Charleston looks really cool. For this class
we’re going to learn some variations of this classic move, to include the
“Leader in Front” variation. After this class, you may even want to go out
and buy a bicycle built for two! |
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To Compete or Not to Compete, that is
the question (4:30-5:30 pm).
No dissing of Mr. Bill
Shakespeare intended, but there is no question - - you should compete - -
and you’ll learn some of the Rhythm Cats secrets for competing!
The Hepcats believe fun and friendly competition type activities are
beneficial to helping any Lindy Hopper improve. One of the best ways for an
individual to take their swing dancing to the “next level” is to participate
in jam circles, a performance group, a couples or Jack & Jill contest, etc.
These activities get the competitive juices flowing and are often a catalyst
for individual improvement.
In this class you'll get practical
tips and pointers on how to incorporate your current repertoire of moves
(and possibly some new moves) into a competition format, such as a jam
circle or contest. The instructors will conduct a series of short,
“practice” competition type sessions where you’ll get feedback on your
performance. Fear not, feedback will be positive and constructive and
designed to make you a better swing dancer! This class will not only
increase your confidence for competition activities but your overall ability
level on the social dance floor! |
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See you there! |
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Classes Taught by the Hepcats:
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Beginner Class -
Mondays, September 10th-October 8th,
7:00-7:45 pm.
Want to get
started in swing dancing? This is the class for you!
This class is
designed to get
you out on the dance floor ASAP and having fun!
NO partner required; single dancers welcome.
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Balboa -
Mondays, September 10th-October 8th,
8:00-8:45 pm.
Beginner and Intermediate class level offered.
What's that swing dance where people
are slidin' and glidin' on the dance floor as they shuffle their feet to
fast (and even really fast!) swing music? Balboa is the dance!
NO partner required;
single dancers welcome.
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Intermediate Lindy Hop Class -
Mondays, October 15th-November 12th,
8:00-8:45 pm.
Continue to build and expand your swing dance repertoire.
If you've taken the Hepcats beginner class, or you're familiar with Lindy
Hop, you should take these classes!
NO partner required;
single dancers welcome.
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Dips & Tricks, Lifts & Drops, and Aerials! -
Mondays, November 19th-December 17th, 8:00-8:45 pm.
Your chance to add some
really flashy moves to your repertoire and bag of tricks!
Workshops Taught by the Hepcats:
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Secrets of the Rhythm Cats -
Saturday, July 21st, 1:00-5:30 pm.
It's no secret that members of the
Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance group
are the most bad@%* swing dancers in the Lexington/central Kentucky area.
And we want to share some of our secrets with
you!
NO
partner required; single dancers welcome.
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Balboa Workshop -
Saturday, November 10th,
1:00-5:30 pm.
What's that swing dance where
people are slidin' and glidin' on the dance floor as they shuffle their feet
to fast (and even really fast) swing music? Balboa is the dance!
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Register
for this
Workshop |
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Why
Learn to Swing Dance
with the Hepcats?
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We teach the original swing dances of the swing-era, accept no substitutes!
•• Already know some
swing dance? Move beyond
"step, step, rock step" and take
the challenge
to
be a Lindy Hopper!
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Learn
Balboa! To be a well-rounded
and versatile swing-era swing dancer, you
need to learn - and embrace - Balboa! Plus
it's really cool to dance effortlessly to
200 bpm while other dancers just watch
and wonder how you do that!!
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It's a great way to meet people.
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Dancing will help you stay
physically active.
Men's Health
magazine named
Lexington the
least active city in the nation. Obviously they
haven't
been to a Hepcats event!
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Learn from instructors with the
knowledge, experience and expertise
to get you out on the dance floor,
looking cool and
having fun!
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The Swing Era = great dancing and great music!
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This workshop takes place at
1801 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY
(Arthur Murray Dance Studio,
in Gardenside Plaza, across from Kroger).
For map & directions, click
here. |
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