This fortnight’s variation is Ball Change Twists!
A great variation on the classic swivel
For anyone who thinks that regular swivels are for wimps, try these on for size!
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Category Archives: lindy hop
What’s Holding You Back?
Have you got something that’s been on your to do list for ages but you just haven’t gotten round to it? We meet a surprising number of people who say they’ve been meaning to try swing dancing for a long time but just never got round to it. If this describes you. What’s holding you back? Fear of the unknown? Just can’t tear yourself away from your job?–just kidding!
We think we’ve got just the class for you! Lindy Hop Fundamentals is our four week course covering all the basic steps. You’ll learn at your own pace alongside a small group of other newbies and you don’t even have to have a partner! We promise you’ll make friends along the way, have a good laugh, and even get a bit of exercise.
Course Details:
Wednesdays 1st – 22nd August
6:30-7:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course
Pre-booking and payment required in advance
to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com
Have a look at this video for a taster of what you can expect on the course:
For a full list of course dates visit our courses page
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Intro to Partnered Charleston – 1st August
Learn how to dance the Charleston with this beginner friendly course!
Intro to Partnered Charleston
Wednesdays, 1st-22nd August
8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course
A course that will get you dancing this energetic dance everywhere you go. We’ll give you a good number of moves and the technique to social dance 20s and 30s style Charleston. So whether you’re going to a Great Gatsby party or a Big Band Swing Dance–we’ve got you covered! This is a great course for complete beginners or those who have done a bit of lindy hop and are looking for more moves to add to their repertoire.
A bit of trivia: Our Charleston dancers were actually featured in the first season of Peaky Blinders and we got to teach the Cillian Murphy and Annabelle Wallis how to dance!
to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com
Take a look at this to give you an idea about Partnered Charleston:
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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #63!
This fortnight’s variation is The Shunt!
If a slide and a slip-slop had a baby it would probably look a bit like this!
A good variation for hard breaks when you want to be a bit fancy
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #62!
This fortnight’s variation is Savoy Kicks!
Level up with this classic variation
This one might challenge you a bit but it’s totally worth it! It’s a fun classic variation to add to your repertoire. Once you get the hang of it you can use it in loads of interesting ways.
Our Next Fundamentals Course starts 6th June!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Lindy Hop! Whether you’re looking for an excuse to wear that new vintage outfit, a fun couples’ activity, a physical and mental challenge or a way to make friends, you’ve come to the right place!
Lindy Hop 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. For a whole list of reasons why partner dancing is good for you click here or just take our word for it and give it a go–why not?
Learn the basics of Lindy Hop in just 4 weeks!
This course will give 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 meet a lovely group of people, meaning you’ll have friends to dance with when you come along to a social dance or drop in class. It is appropriate for absolute beginners and anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics
Benefits:
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
Course Details:
Wednesdays 6th – 27th June
6:30-7:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course
Pre-booking and payment required in advance
to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com
Have a look at this video for a taster of what you can expect on the course:
For a full list of course dates visit our courses page
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We were on the radio
Rob, Tina and Talia were interviewed last night on Georgey Tonight about the Lindy Hop craze that’s sweeping the North. If you didn’t catch it you can listen here on iplayer. We’re on at around the 32 min mark.
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