by | September 25, 2016 · 3:00 pm

Classic Moves Course – 9th November

There are so many awesome Lindy Hop moves, we wish we could learn them all! In this four week course we’ll teach you some of the most classic ones, including the Texas Tommy, Switches and more. The aim of this course is to spend a good amount of time learning how to do these classic moves well so as to lead and follow them smoothly on the social dance floor. You will be required to have a  good grasp of the fundamentals of Lindy Hop, inluding swingouts.

– Classic moves
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Appropriate for improvers+

Wednesdays, 9th November – 30th November
8:30-9:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

Pre-payment required. To register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

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by | September 21, 2016 · 5:30 pm

Hot Charleston – September

Hot Charleston is a great way to learn the Charleston, have fun, burn calories and meet some great people.

Saturday 24th September
3:30 – 5:30pm
@ The Dance Studio Leeds

£8 drop in, no booking required *** Comfortable clothes and flat shoes recommended *** No partner required

 

The workshop is open to absolute beginners and experienced dancers alike, starting from the basic step giving you a few showy moves and a good workout. The workshop has two sections; the first section gives you a short fun routine and the second section focuses on developing the steps you’ve learnt in the first section, introducing a freestyle aspect (but in a structured way). This will give you the confidence to Charleston anywhere!

Here’s a video from a recent Hot Charleston as a recap and as inspiration!

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by | September 20, 2016 · 9:00 pm

Next Fundamentals Course starts 12th October!

Swing dancing is becoming more and more popular and it is showing no signs of slowing down.  It is a fantastic way to get fit, learn a new skill and meet a fabulous bunch of people.  Why not give it a go?

Learn the basics in just four classes with our Fundamentals Course!

Our fundamentals course is a very popular way to kick start your dancing. This course will help you build your basic skills giving you a solid foundation in fundamental lindy hop moves and techniques, ideal for people who’ve never danced before. With small class sizes you will get to meet and know a lovely group of people interested in dancing. Meaning you’ll have friends to dance with when you come along to a social dance or drop in class.

– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Appropriate for beginners, improvers, and anyone else who wants to build their basics
– Pre-booking and payment in advance required

We run this course back to back. The next course is on the following dates:

Wednesdays 12th October – 2nd November
 6:30-7:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

For a full list of course dates visit our courses page

Have a look at this video for a taster of what you can expect on the course:

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by | September 19, 2016 · 5:00 pm

Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #19!

This fortnight’s variation is the Double Rock Step!

Make your rock steps double the fun with this rhythmic variation!

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by | September 12, 2016 · 5:30 pm

New Courses starting this week

We have new courses starting this Wednesday 14th September!  There are a few spaces available on each course and there’s still time to sign up!  Courses run for four weeks, finishing on 5th October.  The details are:

Fundamentals Course
6.30 – 7.30pm
Learn the basics of lindy hop in just four classes!

Intro to Partnered Charleston Course
8.30 – 9.30pm
Introduction to charleston suitable for all levels, including absolute beginners.

Both courses are held at Dance Studio Leeds and cost £30 for the 4-week course

to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

For a full list of upcoming courses and dates visit our courses page.

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by | September 5, 2016 · 5:00 pm

Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #18!

This fortnight’s variation is the Leg Lock!

Experiment and see where you can fit this simple variation in your dancing!

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by | August 28, 2016 · 6:30 pm

Balboa Basics Course – 12th October!

Learn the basics of Balboa with our course starting 12th October!

Our Balboa Basics course went really well when we first introduced it back in March that we decided to do it again!

Originating in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s, Balboa is part of the family of swing dances and is often danced to faster tempos!

Our Balboa Basics course will give you the basic techniques and a variety of moves to get you successfully dancing Balboa socially.  It is suitable for absolute beginners as well as improvers who might want to solidify what they already know.

– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Pre-booking and payment in advance required

Wednesdays 12th October – 2nd November
8:30-9:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

For a full list of course dates visit our courses page

Interested?  See Nick Williams and Kate Hedin in action in this awesome video!

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