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by | August 6, 2017 · 2:00 pm

Tandem Charleston – 27th September

Following on from our Intro to Partnered Charleston Course is our Tandem Charleston Course!

Wednesdays
27th September – 18th October
8:30-9:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

This course is for those who have a good grasp of basic partnered charleston and are looking for more. Tandem Charleston aka Back to Back’ charleston is awesome fun, looks amazing and you can do it easily to fast music. The course will focus on core tandem charleston entries, exits and fun things to do while you’re there. No prior knowledge of tandem charleston required but 30s / side by side charleston basic is necessary.

– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Appropriate for improvers, and anyone looking to brush up on their tandem charleston.

to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

 

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by | August 3, 2017 · 8:00 pm

Intro to Partnered Charleston – 30th August

Learn how to Charleston with this beginner friendly course!
to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

Intro to Partnered Charleston
Wednesdays, 30th Aug – 20th Sep
8:30-9:30pm at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

A course that will get you dancing the fun energetic and fast charleston everywhere you go. This course will give you a good number of moves and the technique to social dance them when you’re at a party. Open to beginners and it’s a great dance to add to your repertoire as a Lindy Hop dancer, so if you’ve taken our Fundamentals course give this a go.

– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Appropriate for beginners, improvers, and anyone else who wants to do some charleston.

to register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

Take a look at this to give you an idea about Partnered Charleston:

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by | August 2, 2017 · 7:30 pm

Our next Fundamentals Course starts 30th August!

Swing dancing 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.  Why not give it a go?

Learn 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 and anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics

Benefits:
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning

Course Details:
Wednesdays 30th August – 20th September
 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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by | July 6, 2017 · 8:00 pm

Classic Moves Course – 2nd August

There are so many awesome Lindy Hop moves, we wish we could learn them all! In this four week course we’ll teach you some of the most classic ones, including the Texas Tommy, Switches and more. The aim of this course is to spend a good amount of time learning how to do these classic moves well so as to lead and follow them smoothly on the social dance floor. You will be required to have a  good grasp of the fundamentals of Lindy Hop, inluding swingouts.

– Classic moves
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning
– Appropriate for improvers+

Wednesdays, 2nd – 23rd August
8:30-9:30pm
at Dance Studio Leeds
cost: £30 for the 4wk course

Pre-payment required. To register email: swingdanceleeds@gmail.com

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by | July 3, 2017 · 7:30 pm

Next Fundamentals Course starts 2nd August!

Swing dancing 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.  Why not give it a go?

Learn 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 and anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics

Benefits:
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning

Course Details:
Wednesdays 2nd – 23rd August
 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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by | June 19, 2017 · 5:30 pm

Classes in Leeds over the Summer

Some of the classes in Leeds take a break over the summer.  Here’s what’s happening with the ones we know about, so you know where to get your dancing fix!

Mondays – Swing Jive Leeds
Moortown Social Club
Classes continue every Monday throughout Summer (except August Bank Holiday Monday)

Tuesdays – Balboanorth/Backroom Balboa
Moortown Social Club
Classes continue every Tuesday throughout Summer

Tuesdays
Activ Zone, Morley
Last class Tuesday 20th June – classes restart on 1st August

Wednesdays – Swing Dance Leeds Courses
The Dance Studio Leeds
Currently taking a break – classes restart on 5th July (check out our Courses page to find out what’s coming up)

Wednesdays – Wakey Lindy Hoppers
Sandal Methodist Church Hall
Classes continue every Wednesday throughout Summer

Thursdays – Bella Balboa
Trippet Lane, Sheffield
Last class Thursday 22nd June, 3 weeks break with classes restarting on 20th July until 31st August (inclusive), then another 3 week break, returning on 28th September

Fridays – Lindy Fridays
The Carriageworks
Classes continue until 28th July, restarting on 1st September

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by | June 9, 2017 · 6:00 pm

Booking now for 2nd August Fundamentals Course!

Swing dancing 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.  Why not give it a go?

Learn 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 and anyone else who wants to re-visit their basics

Benefits:
– Small class size
– Individual feedback
– Structured learning

Course Details:
Wednesdays 2nd – 23rd August
 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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