This fortnight’s variation is Rhythmic Stomps!
We’ve called them “stomps” but this variation is far from clunky–you’ll need to be light on your feet to get this rhythm
Inspired by Gustav and Laia
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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #72!
Book now for our next Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course!
Get out on the Dance Floor
Our Lindy Hop Fundamentals Course is by far our most popular course. It’s your gateway drug to the world of Swing Dancing! After just four weeks you’ll be able to join in with other Lindy Hoppers at a social dance or wow your friends at the Christmas party .
We will teach you 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 as well as anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics
Course Features:
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
Course Details:
Wednesdays 24th Oct – 14th Nov
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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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #71!
This fortnight’s variation is Out Out In In!
Make a statement with this tidy symmetrical variation
Also useful for avoiding stray cats and holes in the floor
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #70!
This fortnight’s variation is Shuffle Ball Change!
Spice up your ball change with a little shuffelin’
This one should be familiar to those of you that dabble in tap dancing. What other tap variations have you tried throwing into your lindy?
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #69!
This fortnight’s variation is Syncopated Scoots!
Who doesn’t love a bit of synco…..pation!
Complex rhythms add interest and texture to your dancing! It’s well worth spending a bit of time trying out syncopations to get your body used to thinking outside the basic footwork pattern. (This variation was inspired by the lovely Alba Mengual and Gas Fernandez)
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #68!
This fortnight’s variation is Fish Tail!
Get your mermaid on!
A variation on the fishtails jazz step. This one is just one deep swish of the tail ;)
Our Next Fundamentals Course starts 29th August!
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 29th Aug – 19th Sept
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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