Want to get started
in
swing dancing?
This is the class
for you!
Our most popular class!
This is the class for those new or relatively new to
swing dancing, especially the 1930's and 40's style of swing dancing. This 6 week
class is designed to get you out on the dance floor ASAP and having fun!
We'll start with the original swing dance, the Lindy Hop,
with emphasis on techniques for leading and following, and unique styling
tips. Along with the basics, we'll also add some really cool moves to
help you shine on the dance floor! No partner required (but it's okay
if you bring one), single dancers welcome!!
Monday nights:
September 20th - October 25th, 7:00-7:45 pm.
November 1st - December 6th, 7:00-7:45 pm.
What's that cool dance were people shuffle their feet to faster swing
music?
Balboa
is the dance!
Take this opportunity to learn this really cool and unique dance! No
pre-requisites;
no
prior Balboa or other dance experience necessary.
No partner required
-- single dancers welcome!
Note: for those with swing dance experience, Balboa is a great
dance to add to your repertoire! You'll dance fast,
and stay cool!!
Monday nights:
September 20th - October 25th, 8:00-8:45 pm.
What is Balboa?
Balboa is a dance that developed
in the 1930's in southern California as a result of very
crowded dance floors.Balboa emphasizes cool
footwork, without a lot of upper body movement, with the dance partners
both in closed position (often called "pure" Balboa) and open
position (often called Bal-Swing). Because of
it's simplicity and economy of movement, Balboa
is well suited for dancing comfortably to faster tempo
music, i.e. 190 to 250 beats per minute or higher. This has
meant that Balboa is sometimes thought of as a fast dance.
Indeed many of the original Balboa dancers could dance at
extremely fast speeds, but they also liked to dance Balboa
to slower music.
Intermediate Lindy Hop Class Series Continue to build on what you learned in the 6-Week Beginner Class!
If you've completed the 6-week beginner class, you should take these
classes!
This class series will take your swing dancing beyond the basics, but also
continue to focus and strengthen solid technique. Each intermediate class
series is different and unique, with a different area of emphasis, so you
can take intermediate level classes as long as you like. After taking these
classes, you'll not only have more moves, but you'll feel more confident on
the social dance floor!
Monday nights: November 1st - December 6th, 8:00-8:45 pm.
Maybe you
need some extra help with some of material from the beginner class. Or
perhaps you didn't quite get that cool but tricky pattern in the
intermediate class. A private lesson may be just what you need.
A big advantage to private lessons
is that you get individual feedback and attention from working
with the instructors. Private lessons can help solidify your
dancing and help get you to the "next level". Private lessons are
great for learning material not covered in the Hepcats group
classes.
We
all develop "kinks" and bad habits in our swing dancing. Private
lessons are one of the best ways to work those out before they become
ingrained in our technique and "muscle memory". And one of the best
ways to learn to swing dance in the least time is with private lessons.
Private lessons can be arranged for individuals or couples.
Contact Mike Richardson
for more info: 859-420-2426, or
info@Luv2SwingDance.com.
Wedding -
Perhaps your wedding is coming up and you want to make sure that first dance
looks really good for the video camera! You may also want
to arrange for a small group lesson for the wedding day dances, i.e. bride
and father, groom and mother, etc. Whether it's a swing dance, a slow
dance or a waltz, Mike & Mary specialize in helping you look good on the
dance floor for that special day! Click
here for
more information.
Hepcats
classes are very affordable. Single dancers welcome
- no partner required (we rotate partners in
class).
No experience required.
All ages - everyone is welcome!
Why should I learn to swing dance?
It's a great way to meet new people.
Dancing will help you stay physically active.
The Swing Era = great
dancing and great music!
Location for Classes:
Adath Israel Temple, Multi-purpose Room,
124 N. Ashland Ave.,
Lexington, KY.
(For directions to Temple
Adath Israel, click here.)
For questions
about any of the Hepcats classes,
contact
Mike Richardson,
859-420-2426, or info@Luv2SwingDance.com.
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