Swing Dance Classes
with Little Red
You’ve heard that toe-tappin’, catchy swing beat. Now, dance like how it was done back in the day!
Because we want to share the utter joy of swing dancing with our community, a few of us local jitterbugs have decided to host an ongoing SUNDAY AFTERNOON workshop series!
You can learn how to dance 6- and 8-count swing the way it was done when swing was king!
It’s cool. It’s hip…and like nothing else on the scene today.
If you’re new to classic swing dancing, start by learning the three foundational moves of swing: the closed position triple step, the sugar push, and the lindy hop basic (a.k.a, the “swingout” or “whip”).
More experienced swing dancers will get hep to flashy slides, spins, syncopations, and even air steps (if you dare!). All will learn how to become better dancers through working on musicality and partner connection.
BONUS: To get the ball rolling, we plan to teach two quintessential swing-era line/group dances: the “Dean Collins Shim Sham” and the “Big Apple” by early spring. Don’t miss out!
Sunday, February 17:
2:30-3:30pm First half of the Dean Collin’s Shim Sham with Mikey Snider (B & I)
4:00-5:00pm Second half of the Dean Collin’s Shim Sham with Mikey Snider(B & I)
5:00-6:00pm Have fun practicing what you’ve learned to high-energy swing music (instructors will be available for assistance)
Sunday, February 24:
2:30-3:30pm Triple step fundamentals, sugar push, & Lindy Hop basic with Richie Roca (B)
3:30-5:00pm Intermediate: Group Routine lesson to the song, “Jeep Jockey Jump” (I)
This competitive routine involves fast lindy and will encourage creativity.
5:00-6:00pm Have fun practicing to high-energy swing music (instructors will be available)
Sundays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30:
The Big Apple and more…stay tuned for further announcements…
Registration is at the door:
Only $10.00 per hour of class. The dance/practice time after the lessons is free!
QUALIFICATIONS
Beginners lessons (B):
No dance experience necessary
No dance experience necessary Intermediate lessons(I):Must be comfortable with the six-count sugar push and eight-count lindy hop basic.
Must be comfortable with the six-count sugar push and eight-count lindy hop basic. No partner required for either level. Feel free to come by yourself (but do encourage your friends to come, too).
Bring comfortable, supportive shoes. Suede/leather soles and low/no heels work best.
Lessons will be held at:Chop’s
Chop’s509 Adams St. (one block west of 6th St., near Railroad Square) in Santa Rosa
