This fortnight's variation is Gather Steps! A lovely understated balboa inspired variation and <gasp!> new shoes!
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There’s Still Time to Learn to Dance!
What did you hope to accomplish in 2018 Exercise More, Learn a new skill, Get a new Hobby, Make new friends. Did you make a promise to yourself to do one of those things by the end of 2018? If so, you're in good company. According to the Evening Standard all of these appeared in the... Continue Reading →
What Does This Have To Do With Lindy Hop?
So one thing you may not know about me (Tina) is that I love, love, LOVE African Dance! So I was super excited when Nii Kwarty Owoo turned up in Leeds and started running weekly classes! His classes are brilliant and I want more people to know about them so I've organised a weekend workshop... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About Shoes
Whether you're going for maximum performance and comfort or authentic vintage style shoes are a very important part of any dancers wardrobe. We'll have a look at what options are out there, some popular brands, and how to find your perfect shoe! You Gotta Have Sole One of the most important features of your dance... Continue Reading →
California Routine–Are you up to the challenge?
Our last course of the year is a very special one--we'll be teaching the California Routine! A classic lindy hop routine, choreographed by the legendary Frankie Manning, it draws on all of the fundamentals of lindy hop, including 6 beat, 8 beat and Charleston footwork. Once you know this routine, you will see it everywhere! Most... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #72!
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
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 .... Continue Reading →
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
Kieron Finn on Vintage Fashion
Last month we picked up some excellent tips on vintage hair and make up from the Someday Sweethearts. This month we've got a second installment of vintage style for you from one of our lovely local dancers--Kieron Finn! Kieron has been a fan of vintage fashion since he was a teenager, starting with mod 60s fashion... Continue Reading →
Time to STFO!
New to swing dancing? You'll definitely want to spend some time on what is probably the most quintessential lindy hop move--the swingout. You'll spend the rest of your lindy career trying to perfect this move, learning different styles and techniques and all the variations. Let us start you off on the right track! Swingout Course Wednesday, 24... Continue Reading →
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