Name: The Swinglab Series - Lindy Hop & Aerials with Mike & Katie
Start: 2025-12-13T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-12-13T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Amsterdamsestraatweg 3, 3513 AA Utrecht, Nederland

The Swinglab Series - Lindy Hop & Aerials with Mike & Katie

In December we'll be flyin'! Join Katie Cobalt and Mike Sonder for Lindy Hop and Aerials!
𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
When: December 13th, 11-17:30h
Schedule:
11:00-12:30 Lindy Hop Intermediate/Advanced
13:00-14:30 Lindy Hop Advanced+
15:30-17:30 Aerials
Where: Gymzaal Amsterdamsestraatweg 3, Utrecht
Level: intermediate/advanced, advanced+
Price: €25 lindy hop, €30 aerials
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/ZgCsJ2UgyKUsETnb9
𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦/𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥
In this class we will be focusing in on one of the classic moves, a Lindy Circle! How can we make them buttery smooth? Or dynamic and rhythmical? Let's build up some fundamental technique then play with all the ways you can do a circle!
𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥+
Ok, so you got some cool moves? Now what? Well you gotta put them together! How we transitions between shapes can be a little awkward or feel jarring. We're gonna help you from the awkward restart to delicious flow!
𝘈𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴
Aerials! We love them, they look really cool, and we want you to learn them safely so that you will also love them and not get injured. With that safety, you can do really exciting stuff already in 1 workshop!
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲!
You will need to register with one or more partners. We will not be rotating partners in class, and we will also not be match making in class.
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦:
𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘁 tried many different dance styles before falling in love with Swing. The freedom of improvisation, the satisfaction of rhythm and the deep historical and cultural roots of the dance made her want to learn more.
She is now known for her classroom energy, musicality, and infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz. When it comes to dance, she deeply values self expression and fully committing to the idea. As a teacher, she focuses on individually helping her students on their own dance journeys and finds so much joy in seeing them grow.
Katie holds multiple first place titles at, International Lindy Hop Championships, Balkan Lindy Hop Championships and Savoy Cup. When not throwing down in international competitions she is teaching all over the world sharing what she has learned. When not on the dance floor you might find her in a hip hop class or on the stage at her local drag bar.
As an instructor, 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 strives to create a learning environment that is fun, challenging, and inclusive. The goal is for each individual student to find their next step forward and enjoy that process of growth. Mike loves seeing students’ eyes light up when they understand a concept or feel a movement work naturally in their body for the first time.
Mike has taught dance in 22 countries and counting. He currently teaches Lindy Hop, Air Steps, Solo Jazz, and many different Blues styles. Mike has not only placed in and won respected competitions across multiple genres but also thrown down hard in unofficial late night dance-offs.
Mike lives and breathes dance. He is constantly honing his skills and developing new ideas. If you run into him at a grocery store, an airport, a museum, or a mountain top, you’ll probably catch him dancing.
𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦/𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 (𝘚𝘪𝘜 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 2 / 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 3)
You’re comfortable with the core rhythms and shapes of Lindy Hop, including 6- and 8-count, swing outs, sugar pushes, and Charleston (including tandem). You may not have perfected them yet, but you’ve built a solid foundation. At this level, you’re starting to create your own variations, understand frame and connection, and explore musicality. You're looking for inspiration to elevate your dancing to the next level.
𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥+ (𝘚𝘪𝘜 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 4 & 𝘶𝘱)
You’ve been social dancing and attending festivals for years, and might teach local classes. You improvise with confidence, adapt easily to different partners, and can express musicality across a wide range of tempos. Your technique, rhythm, and creativity allow you to dance with clarity, playfulness, and individuality.
𝘈𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴
Everyone: plank for 30 seconds, 30 squats.
Fliers: 10 tuck jumps, 10 V-sits en hold it for 20 seconds, comfortable with being upside down.
Bases: 30 second wide leg squat hold; lift your partner in your arms and walk around with them for 20 seconds.