This fortnight's variation is the Drum Roll! The easiest way to achieve this one is to say the rhythm out loud whilst dancing 'ba-da-da-da-da'!
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #46!
This fortnight's variation is the Knee Slap! Slap that knee (but not too hard!) to highlight any hit in the music on a 7!
Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange – 13th October!
The next Lindy Fridays at the Corn Exchange is happening on 13th October! Lindy Fridays will take place in the fantastic Leeds Corn Exchange, beginning with a short Lindy Hop taster class at 7pm, followed by social dancing until 10pm. It's the perfect way to start social dancing if you've just started taking classes! Not... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #45!
This fortnight's variation is the Figure of Eight! This smooth variation works best if you keep your ankles nice and close together!
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #44!
This fortnight's variation is the Wiggle Wiggle! Have a little wiggle instead of your rock step!
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #43!
This fortnight's variation is the Lock Turn! This variation fits into a 6-beat pass-by rather than a swingout! Challenge: can you fit it into other places too?
LSX 2017 – individual day passes on sale!
Bookings are open for Leeds Swing Exchange 2017! Click here to visit the website and book now! You can still book a full weekend ticket for £70 (£60 unwaged). Alternatively, you can buy passes for the individual days as follows: Friday evening - £15 Saturday (all events) - £30 Sunday (all events) - £30 Monday... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #42!
This fortnight's variation is Stomp Off! This is a fun and simple way to change up the last triple step of your swingout!
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... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #41!
This fortnight's variation is Knee Pops! Combine last fortnight's '&1' variation with some funky knee pops! Make this one as staccato as you like for maximum impact!
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