“Shag” was a term for partnered dancing that erupted in many forms during the swing era. This particular style caught on in colleges with young dancers itching to cut a rug and fraternize co-ed style. Come to learn these energetic, moves just perfect for fast-paced jazz!
PRE-REQUISITES: None; some partnered dance experience is preferred. No partner required;…
We’ll be continuing beyond the fundamentals in Balboa. Learn the depths of pure bal rhythm and connection, and fun moves and variations to add into your bal-swing. End your year with Bal!
PRE-REQUISITES: Completion of Balboa Level 1 & Balboa Level 2 at least once. Should know & feel comfortable with: uphold, down hold, come around,…
You wanna learn Shim Sham? This solo jazz routine made famous by Frankie Manning is danced by lindy hoppers all over the world. This is what Lori and Brynna love about solo jazz: the opportunity to mesh individuality and creative expression with unity and community. Come learn the routine, then variations on the routine, then break all the rules with your own creation!…
You can still drop in in our November series classes.
We don’t have enough words for all the gratitude we feel towards our volunteers — so we are throwing them a party instead!…
PRE-REQUISITES: All 4 months of Beginners Track or equivalent experience. No partner required, just bring comfy shoes and your enthusiasm!
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You can still drop in in our October series classes.
We are so excited for Halloween falling on Wednesday this year! Come in your cutest or craziest (but absolutely family-friendly) Halloween costumes,…
You can still drop in in our October series classes.
Our 9th annual Mix & Match derby-style contest, specifically aimed at amateur dancers, is finally here! You’ll have three prelims to earn entry into the finals which will be held to live music,…
Online registration is open for October series till class start. Be sure to sign up while discount pricing is in effect.
Live music returns next week with the Don Neely Swingtet.…
In this class, we’ll use the narrative as a lens for considering what moves, techniques, and ideas each partner can employ, separately and together, to craft a satisfying dance. What can we do to reflect the music’s narrative structure in our dancing? What “characters” can we invent? Do both partners always need to “agree”? How does the history of our dance affect the stories we tell through our dancing?…
August Series Registration is OPEN until classes start.
Come and dance with us to the sound of the Don Neely Swingtet!
We are excited to have Shimmytown’s two Lindy Hop performance teams showcasing their newest routines on our floor this month!…