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Course timings Mondays starting 20th April and finishing on 11th May
8pm - 8.30pm FREE social dance (everyone welcome)
8:30pm - 9:30pm Main class (booked tickets only)
Course cost £40 per person
Course Duration 4 weeks
Why take this course?
You want to learn Lindy Hop, Charleston and other Black American vernacular jazz dances so you’re ready to dance and connect on the social dance floor. You might not be sure what they are yet, but you’re looking to make connections, have fun and find community. This course will get you set up with the core rhythms, patterns and connections used by communities around the world. Who is it for? This course is for people who have never been to a dance class or have been attending Lindy Hop/Swing Dancing classes for up to 12 months.
What will I learn?
Develop a solid foundation in the classic patterns of Lindy Hop, Charleston and authentic jazz; triple steps, kicks, Charleston and more. Build a connection to the music to dance authentically. Discover classic moves and patterns to get you on the social dance floor. The basics of partner dancing, how to connect and dance together.
Your teachers
Sophie – Since her first Lindy Hop taster class at university, Sophie has been hooked on the joy of dancing, swing music and the connections and community it brings. Her teaching style aims to guide others to find more joy through dance, becoming more connected to the music, their own bodies and each other. She has travelled to dance festivals around the UK, Europe and danced in cities around the world. Sophie has been teaching for a few years and is excited to delve into new content with you.
Suky - Suky first found his way into dance by chance, after being persuaded to tag along to a class with a friend. What started as a one off quickly became something much bigger, and swing dancing has been part of his life ever since. Over the years, it has taken him to festivals across Europe, where he has not only developed his dancing but, more importantly, connected with an incredible community of people along the way. Suky loves travelling to new places, meeting dancers from different cities and countries, and sharing the joy of swing wherever he goes. You will often find him at the social as well, always happy to have a chat and, of course, a dance.
What is Lindy Hop?
Lindy Hop is a Black American vernacular dance that grew out of many styles collaborating and fusing, dancing to the authentic jazz music of the 1920s – 1930s, in Harlem. Black American dancers met in the Savoy Ballroom to find connection and joy, in spite of adversity. The Savoy Ballroom had a no-discrimination policy, and Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning said visitors were judged on their dancing skills, not the colour of their skin. We honour the history and culture of Lindy Hop in our teaching and community.
Which role should I choose?
We encourage exploration of all dance roles. The "Lead" is like a driver, steering the general direction of the dance and setting up a lot of the patterns. The "Follower" responds to the direction the lead gives, but they also have their own voice in the dance. We believe partner dancing is a conversation between both roles and the music.
If you are happy to dance either role, we encourage you to book a "Flexi" ticket. They help to keep the class balanced, and it also means we can release tickets quicker if one role sells out. We will always aim to give you your preferred role on the night, but the final mix will depend on who attends.
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Event Venue
Bournville Quaker Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1JT, United Kingdom
Tickets
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