Have fun, learn something on the way!
Did you know that our favourite dance style has it’s very own holiday? That’s right, 26th May is Frankie Manning’s birthday which we now celebrate as World Lindy Hop Day! You may be wondering, how does one celebrate this brilliant holiday? Does the Lindy Fairy come round to leave gifts in our dance shoes? Do... Continue Reading →
This fortnight's variation is Tap Side On Sometimes you gotta take it to the side! Lot's of room for self-expression here! See if you can put your own spin on this shape.
Ever wondered what it must have been like to go to dance hall in the 30's? Step back in time with us and find out just what it feels like! Our next Lindy Hop Fundamentals course starts 29th May
This fortnight's variation is Breezy Knees! Get a wiggle on! Add some flashy arm movements to make this simple variation pop!
In our results driven culture there is a bit of an obsession with being called “Advanced”. In a dance community that has no established syllabus or system of level testing, labels like this can be a bit tricky. We’ll have a look at the purpose of levels, some of the inherent problems with the language we use, and some ideas on how to set yourself up to be the best dancer you can be.
This fortnight's variation is Dad Dancing! Watch as the amazing Helen takes "Dad dancing" to a new level! This simple variation has the follower coming in on the three which is a great skill to practice!
If you've been bitten by the lindy hop bug you'll definitely want to spend some time on what is probably the most quintessential 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... Continue Reading →
Lindy hop is becoming more and more popular these days. Whatever the reason we'd love to see more people give swing dancing a try. Our Fundamentals Course is a great way to start
This fortnight's variation is Leg Flick in Front! A nice flourish for a chilled out dance Make sure to prep for this one on the 7-8 so that you'll be on the correct foot
We run a few different classes that are open to complete beginners so we see a lot of folks coming through the door who have never taken a dance class before. If you're considering having a go at dancing for the very first time here are some handy survival tips.
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