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... Continue Reading →
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Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #59
This fortnight's variation is Tabby The Cat! If cats could Lindy Hop I bet it'd look something like this!
Flying Solo
I can’t tell you the number of times we’ve heard “I'll never be a good dancer because I don’t have a partner.” Please do not let yourself believe this nonsense! Sure, Lindy Hop is a partner dance, but it's also a social dance that offers a whole range of opportunites for anyone--with or without a... Continue Reading →
Musicality Course – 9th May
Learn how to dance to the music with our Musicality Course! Musicality Course Wednesdays; 9th - 30th May 8:30 - 9:30pm at The Dance Studio Leeds £30 whole course Lindy hop wouldn't be lindy hop without the swung rhythm of the music we dance to. Once you have a good grasp of the basics and... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Learn Lindy Hop
Here are just a few reasons why we think everyone should learn 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... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #58!
This fortnight's variation is Cross Kicks! Get your kicks with this lively variation! Inspired by Trisha Sewell .
On Lindy Hop and Motherhood
So while everyone else is out dancing to a live band tonight I thought I'd spend Mothers' Day evening writing about my experience so far of balancing motherhood and dancing. I left it quite late to have a child, partially because I hadn't met the right person and partially because I wasn't ready to give... Continue Reading →
Private Classes Update
Tina goes back to work next week and Rob will be stepping up his Daddy game Monday to Wednesday. This means we’ll need to consolidate private classes a bit for those who might not want a toddler in the room. We can now take bookings for private classes at the following times: Thursdays 9am-6:15pm Fridays... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #57!
This fortnight's variation is the Slow Sink Away! Add some texture to your dance with this simple variation. Inspired by the lovely Natalia Eristavi.
All Are Welcome!
What Does a Lindy Hopper Look Like? On a fairly regular basis we get emails from folks asking if they would be welcome in a lindy hop class if they don’t happen to look like either of the people in this silhouette. So here's a quick run down of what to expect from lindy hop... Continue Reading →
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