The SWING DANCE PROJECT - Basics & Beyond

REGISTRATION IS OPEN (Closes July 21st)

Sign up for the Swing Dance Project, Jersey Shore Swing's 6 week course on the fundamentals of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance. This course is intended for dancers who can comfortably execute the skills introduced in the pre-requisite Level 1 Foundation class*. 

PARTNER IS NOT NECESSARY

The first session builds on shapes that use the 8 count rhythms.  

The Swing Out is the signature step of Lindy Hop. While some would consider this “the basic” of Lindy Hop, there is nothing basic about it. This step, when executed well in its basic form is thrilling in itself, but is also the step from which Lindy improvisation springs. 

This class will introduce the elements of the swing out that will be the foundation of a lifelong exploration of the dance. 

Swing out from closed, Swing out from open, Swing out from open, circle to closed. Repeat.

Lindy Hoppers around the world recognize this sequence as the beginning of most Intermediate through Advanced classes in Lindy Hop.  

This class will introduce the elements of the swing out and circle that will ultimately enable you to respond to “Give me 3 swing outs and a circle”.

Most shapes up until now have been 6 count or 8 count footwork. We will explore turning 6 count shapes into 8 count shapes and discuss how counts disappear when the dance begins to flow. 

Where it all began. Charleston is a direct ancestor of Lindy Hop and is still integral part of the dance. This course will cover the Charleston rhythm  and footwork to add to your partner dancing.

Introduce individual swing out variations and explore how they dovetail into the flow of the dance. 

Session 1 - July 23        7:30pm

Session 2 - July  30      7:30pm

Session 3 - August 6    7:30pm

Session 4 - August 13   7:30pm

Session 5 - August 20  7:30pm

Session 4 - August 27   7:30pm

Anytime Dance Studios

30 Lewis St, Eatontown, NJ 07724