This fortnight’s variation is Heel Rock!
We think you’ll be rockin’ this variation in no time.
Just make sure you’ve got good strong heels on your shoes!
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Category Archives: lindy hop
Learn the Fundamentals of Lindy Hop
We love introducing newcomers to our favourite dance. If you’ve been meaning to have a go at partner dancing our Lindy Hop Fundamentals course is a great place to start!
The course will give you a solid foundation of basic lindy hop moves and techniques so that you’ll be ready to strut your stuff on the social dance floor! The course is ideal for people who’ve never danced before or those who’ve tried other styles of dance but are new to swing dancing.
We keep these classes small so that you will get to know a lovely group of other new dancers. This way you’ll have friends to dance with when you come along to a social dance or drop in class. Appropriate for absolute beginners and anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics
–Course Details–
The Fundamentals Course is very popular so we run it throughout the year!
The next course will be 6th to 27th March
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £32 for the 4wk course
For a full list of course dates visit our courses page
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:
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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #81!
This fortnight’s variation is Knock on the Door!
We hope you’ll enjoy this week’s energetic variation.
Great for practicing your fast footwork!
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #80!
This fortnight’s variation is Scoot on 1!
Here’s a lovely little accent on the one.
This is a good variation to test your balance
Learn to Dance in 2019
The new year is a great time to try new things. Here are some compelling scientific reasons to have a go at lindy hop:
- Partner dancing is good for your brain! Studies have shown that partner dancing can reverse the signs of ageing in your brain and help prevent dementia.
- Physical touch is good for mental health Apparently we are living through a crisis of touch. If that’s news to you its probably because you’re already a dancer ;)
- Exercise is good for you! This one doesn’t have a link because we all know its true. Exercise that is fun and exercise that you don’t have to think about doing is THE BEST KIND.
- Making friends as an adult is hard. Taking up a sociable hobby is a great way to expand your social circle and the lindy hop community is an extremely friendly bunch!
Take the plunge its totally worth it!
Learn the basics of Lindy Hop in just one 4-week course!
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
Course Details:
The Fundametals Course is very popular so we run it throughout the year! The next course will be 6th to 27th February
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £32 for the 4wk course
For a full list of course dates visit our courses page
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:
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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #79!
This fortnight’s variation is Shave and a Haircut!
Have a little play with this oh so familiar rhythm
For an extra challenge try it as a call and response with your partner (and send us the video!)
Pimp your Swingout!
The swingout is probably the most iconic lindy hop move but it’s not the easiest nut to crack. Ask any teacher when they perfected their swingout and most will tell you that they are still working on it. Whether you’ve just begun your lindy journey or have been taking classes for a few months we’ll help you get your swingout on track with lots of tips on both technique and styling.
Swingout Course
Wednesday, 6th-27th February
8:30 – 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds
£32 whole course
No partner required but pre-booking is essential. To book your place email swingdanceleeds@gmail.com or fill in our webform
The course will go over the basic shape of a swingout and progress to more in-depth technique, styling, and a couple of variations to spice things up a bit. As usual with our courses numbers will be limited so we can give you personal feedback on what you need to make your swingout awesome.
This course is a good follow on from our Fundamentals Course for those who are feeling confident with the basics. It’s also a great course for those who have had a go at swingouts but want to delve a bit deeper and really work on improving their technique, learn to dance faster and add some styling (swivels!).
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