About
Lindy Hop is a fun partner dance which originated in America in the 1920’s & 30’s.
It evolved in Harlem, New York in places such as the famous Savoy Ballroom
and was based on other dances of the day such as Charleston, jazz, tap and break-away.
Lindy Crew At The Seaside (Lindy CATS) run weekly classes at
the Women's Institute in Connor Downs.
Classes are £5 per person for the evening. No need to come with a partner.
The format of the classes is as follows:
7.45 - 8.0 pm Stroll / Warm Up
8:0 - 8:45 pm Level 1 - FUNdamentals
You will learn the FUNdamentals of Lindy Hop, Swing Dance, Charleston, including 8-count and 6-count rhythms; as well as a variety of Jazz steps you can do with or without a partner, together with some solo Jazz routines.
8:45pm - 9:10pm Practice Session
This session allows you to practice your social dancing skills with a partner and practice the moves you have learnt in the lesson.
9:10 - 9:45 pm Level 2 - Improvers
This class builds on moves learnt in the FUNdamentals class and introduces some new and fun things too;
showing you how to combine them with new steps to give you more confidence on the dance floor.
It’s perfect for those who want to learn some more moves, improve technique/style and start social dancing.
If you were comfortable in Level 1 why not stick around for Level 2?
It evolved in Harlem, New York in places such as the famous Savoy Ballroom
and was based on other dances of the day such as Charleston, jazz, tap and break-away.
Lindy Crew At The Seaside (Lindy CATS) run weekly classes at
the Women's Institute in Connor Downs.
Classes are £5 per person for the evening. No need to come with a partner.
The format of the classes is as follows:
7.45 - 8.0 pm Stroll / Warm Up
8:0 - 8:45 pm Level 1 - FUNdamentals
You will learn the FUNdamentals of Lindy Hop, Swing Dance, Charleston, including 8-count and 6-count rhythms; as well as a variety of Jazz steps you can do with or without a partner, together with some solo Jazz routines.
8:45pm - 9:10pm Practice Session
This session allows you to practice your social dancing skills with a partner and practice the moves you have learnt in the lesson.
9:10 - 9:45 pm Level 2 - Improvers
This class builds on moves learnt in the FUNdamentals class and introduces some new and fun things too;
showing you how to combine them with new steps to give you more confidence on the dance floor.
It’s perfect for those who want to learn some more moves, improve technique/style and start social dancing.
If you were comfortable in Level 1 why not stick around for Level 2?
