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🎺 Intro to Swing: 8 Count💃 Dance Style
Lindy Hop / Swing
Lindy Hop is the original swing dance: playful, expressive, and deeply connected to jazz music. In this class, you'll learn the iconic 8-count rhythm that powers classic moves like the Swing Out and Lindy Circle, helping you build a deeper connection to both the music and your dance partner.
🌟 Level
Beginner / All Skill Levels
✅ No partner required
✅ Beginner friendly
✅ Great follow-up to Intro to Swing (6 Count)
✅ Suitable for experienced dancers who want to strengthen their fundamentals
Whether you've taken a 6-count swing class or are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we'll start with the basics and build progressively throughout the series.
📅 Date & Time of Classes
Mondays, October 19 to November 16
🕢 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📚 5-Week Progressive Series
🎶 Stay afterward for social dancing and practice!
📍 Location
2820 18 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5K1
💲 Cost
🐦 Early Bird: $55
🎟️ Regular Price: $65
⭐ FREE for Swing Bridge Subscribing Members
🎵 What Concepts Will Be Taught?
This class focuses on the rhythms, movement, and connection that make Lindy Hop the centerpiece of swing dancing.
You'll learn:
✨ 8-count rhythm and footwork
✨ The foundations of the Swing Out
✨ Lindy Circles and classic Lindy patterns
✨ Smooth partner connection and communication
✨ Creating momentum and flow with your partner
✨ Musicality and dancing with the music
✨ How 6-count and 8-count patterns work together on the social dance floor
🗓️ What You'll Learn
Over five weeks, you'll build a strong foundation in 8-count Lindy Hop, the rhythm and movement style at the heart of swing dancing.
You'll learn:
✨ 8-count rhythm and footwork fundamentals
✨ The mechanics and flow of the iconic Swing Out
✨ Lindy Circles and other foundational 8-count patterns
✨ Lead and follow techniques that create comfortable, responsive partner dancing
✨ How momentum and connection work together to make Lindy Hop feel effortless
✨ Musicality and ways to dance with the music rather than just to it
✨ How to smoothly transition between 6-count and 8-count patterns on the social dance floor
✨ Practical social dancing skills that help you feel confident dancing with a variety of partners
By the end of the series, you'll have a solid understanding of the core movements that define Lindy Hop and the confidence to use them in real social dancing situations. 🎶💃🕺✨
🎯 One Thing You'll Master After the First Class
You'll confidently recognize and dance the basic 8-count rhythm, giving you the foundation needed for classic Lindy Hop movements.
🚀 What You'll Walk Away With By The End Of The Series
✅ A comfortable, functional Swing Out in its basic form
✅ An understanding of how to transition between 6-count and 8-count patterns
✅ Improved connection, timing, and confidence on the social dance floor
✅ The skills needed to continue exploring Lindy Hop and more advanced swing concepts
🤔 Common Questions & Concerns
❓ "Isn't 8-count swing too advanced for a beginner?"
Not at all!
The Swing Out may look impressive, but we break everything down into manageable pieces and focus on rhythm, connection, and flow rather than perfection. Most students are surprised by how quickly it starts to make sense.
❤️ Feeling Nervous?
Lindy Hop is all about joy, connection, and musicality, not flawless technique.
Our classes are designed to be welcoming, supportive, and low-pressure. You'll learn at your own pace, ask questions, make mistakes, and celebrate progress along the way.
No partner? No problem.
No experience? Even better.
Just bring comfortable shoes, an open mind, and a willingness to have fun. 😊
🎺 How Is This Class Different?
Unlike many beginner classes that focus exclusively on memorizing moves, this course:
✅ Breaks down the Swing Out into clear, digestible pieces
✅ Emphasizes rhythm, flow, and connection over perfection
✅ Helps dancers understand why movements work, not just what to do
✅ Builds confidence for real social dancing, not just classroom practice
The result is a stronger foundation that makes future learning easier and more enjoyable.
🌟 Why Take This Class?
Curious about Lindy Hop?
Intro to Swing: 8 Count is your chance to learn the iconic movements that define swing dancing. Over five weeks, you'll discover the rhythm, connection, and joy of 8-count Lindy Hop while learning one of the most beloved moves in swing dance history: the Swing Out.
This class offers a fun, welcoming environment where you'll build new skills, meet new people, and gain confidence on the dance floor.
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