Have fun, learn something on the way!
Our last course of the year is a very special one--we'll be teaching the California Routine! AÂ 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 →
This fortnight's variation is Inverse Footwork This one might mess with your head a bit but definitely in a good way! Once you've got your swingout down playing with footwork across the whole move is a great way to push your understanding of the connection and momentum
Don't let the darker evenings get you down! Even if you've been out of school for years autumn still feels like time for new beginnings. We meet a surprising number of people who say they've been meaning to try swing dancing. So what's holding you back? Fear of the unknown? Just can't tear yourself away... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Fast Taps If you liked last week's variation here's a follow on! ...and now we're all tapped out ;)
We've got an exciting course coming up in October. We'll be tackling Tandem Charleston. This is a really fantastic set of moves lead from an unusual position. Great for fast music and for impressing your friends! If you've encountered Tandem Charleston in a drop in class before you'll understand why we think it's worth spending... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Slow Taps Behind Get those toes tippity tappin! Master this week's variation and we'll build on it with a faster version next week :)
When was the last time you rolled down a grassy hill or stomped in a puddle or made up a silly song? These days we all find ourselves spending far too much time working and planning and networking and generally adulting and we forget to make time to just have fun! At Swing Dance Leeds... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Figure of 8 Version 2 Being able to turn away from your leader without over-stretching is a nice challenge to work on! Extra Credit: Our first Figure of Eight variation is here. Play spot-the-difference to test your video learning skills!
It's that time of year again when we ask the dancers of Leeds to show us what you've got! It's time for the Couch to Hellzapoppin' Challenge and this year we've got badges! Here's how to play: Start off with our Fundamentals Course. This is a 4 week introductory course that runs Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 at... Continue Reading →
If you're just at the start of your lindy hop journey, chances are good that you've seen a swingout in videos or on the dance floor and thought "Wow! When will I be able to dance like that?!" Swingouts have that effect on people--two dancers effortlessly whizzing round each other and don't even get us... Continue Reading →
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