Class Descriptions
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CLASS SERIES
5 Week Ongoing Classes Sessions
LINDY 1
Discover the joyous fun of the original swing dance, Lindy Hop! We start from the very beginning and make this class series accessible to everyone, regardless of experience. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun!
Pre-req NONE Tempo: 120-145 beats per minute
LINDY 2A, 2B, 2C
Improve your fundamentals from Lindy 1 and expand your assortment of moves. Additional turns and Charleston patterns while upping your lead/follow skills and ability to intermix timings. 2a, 2b, and 2c can be taken in any order. Different material in each series.
Pre-req Lindy 1 Tempo: 125-155 beats per minute.
LINDY 2.5
Explore more challenging lindy 2 level material. Different steps intermixed each time. Pre-req: Completion of Lindy 1. Completion of any lindy 2 class highly encouraged.
Lindy 2.5: All Play All Play means those who wish can switch back and forth between leading and following throughout the class and learn both parts! Note that the All Play element is optional. You are welcome to dance one role only.
LINDY 3
You have become comfortable with the material from the lindy 2 series. Timing and styling variations are explored along with deeper partnering concepts. Classes are themed each session. Pre-req: Completion of Lindy 2A, 2B, and 2C or instructor permission
LINDY 3: Rainbow Connection Improve partnering skills through a better connection. Learn some new leader and follower initiated movements. Take fundamental moves to a new place!
LINDY 3: Charleston Mayhem Kick like you’ve never kicked before! Intermix classic and dynamic charleston elements and party like it’s 1929!
LINDY 4
You are looking to form your own “global lindy hop concept.” How does this dance work? Details and ideas that will keep you up at night! Class is themed each session.
LINDY 4: Get Up, Get Down Original & classic lindy steps and stylings. This class will be on the more explosive side with a mix of drops, slides and basic airstep movement.
Pre-req: Lindy Hop 3 at least two times or instructor permission. Tempo: 100-270 beats per minute
SOLO JAZZ
Explore the fun of solo swing, boogie, and Charleston steps. Classic and “new classic” routines are broken down in accessible ways.
Pre-req: Varies by series
SWING IT SPECIALS / SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
One Day Unique Workshops. Pre-req varies by class. See registration page for details.
CLASS HELPER
*Special Offer for Lindy 2 and up students*
Join Lindy 1 and help support our newest Swing It Seattle students. Class Helpers must be fully registered for at least one other class series and willing to dance both roles.