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EVERY THURSDAY
(Close for the Christmas period only)
BEGINNERS 6 WK CYCLES
Click HERE for dates of new cycles..
..this is when we advise beginners to start.
COSTS
(Free Refreshments provided)
Pay as you go..
£7.00 for 2 classes
£3.50 (Students with ID/ NUS)
£4 (Social dancing)
START TIME
Doors open at 7:45pm
Class starts at 8:00pm
SOCIAL DANCING
9:50 - 11:00pm |
No need to book in advance just turn up! |
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WHAT TO EXPECT...
When you arrive, you will be greeted by our friendly crew who will guide you through 'What's What'. The night kicks off with a beginners class which lasts for 50mins.
You will have 10 mins to practice, have a drink whilst making new friends before the next class, which lasts a further 50 mins. After this time we hope that you stay on, socialise and try out your new moves and dance with more experienced dancers! It's a real fun night out.
Accelerate with Workshops.
We will focus primarily on Lindy Hop. However from time to time you will be
introduced to a variety of other styles
including 1920s Charleston and Swing Blues.
Click HERE to see how the dance was done originally
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THE VENUE...
Thursday nights is held in the cosy Digswell Village Hall, in Digswell, Hertfordshire. It has a beautiful wooden floor and a separate area to hold 'Review classes' see below. We move every 3rd Thursday in the month to Welwyn Civic Center, see our Calendar for more details.
Eager to learn Lindy Hop? now you need directions.
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CLASSES IN DETAIL... |
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STARTS AT 8:00 - 8:50pm
Whilst you can drop in seamlessly on any Thursday night, a fresh beginners cycle runs every 6 - 8 weeks covering key fundamental moves. We rotate people around every few minutes.
At the end of your first class, you'll leave with at least 3 - 5 moves that you can use straight away to impress your friends with!!. |
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STARTS AT 9:00 - 9:50pm
Here you learn build upon the fundamental moves already learnt in the beginners class. We will teach you a number of variations, assuming you know the basic Swing Outs, Lindy Turn, Circles and Charleston.
You will start to learn more challenging footwork and moves to enhance your social dancing, whilst improving style and lead / follow techniques.
Those that are visiting for their first course, would be invited to join the 'Review class'..
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STARTS AT 9:50 - 11:00pm
This is a great opportunity to practice the moves learnt in class with lots of other dancers. We encourage all students to stay on and dance with other students. We find that people who do stay till the end seem to progress quicker and grasp new concepts and moves a lot more easier.
The music varies from the 1930s to some of today's classics neo tracks. You'll hear a good selection of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald , Slim & Slam, Benny Goodman etc. . |
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From time to time we have International
GUEST TEACHERS
to date they have included in appearance order :
Denise Steel (USA)
Sharon Davis and Juan Villafane (AUS & ARG)
Valerie Salstrom & Marty Kempler (USA)
Peter Loggins (USA)
Noelle Gray (USA),
Marcus & Barbl (GER)
Becky Walters (USA)
Ryan & Jenny (USA/UK)
Rob & Diane Van Harren (USA)
Hanna & Daniel (Harlem Hotshots,SWE)
Frida (Harlem Hotshots, SWE),
Andrew Sutton (USA)
and local friends such as:,
Andy & Rena, Fred & Becky, Paul & Fae, Al & Linda, Matt & Lotte
In addition, other teachers that have passed through include, Steven Mitchell, Minn & Corina, Anne-Helene & Bernard, Todd Yannacone & Naomi Uyama, Mia Goldsmith, Fabrice & Geraldine. |
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Boogie Shack Fridays
Friday 18th April 2008.
Monthly Social Dance / Freestyle nights, with swing DJ's ( or Live Band )
more about event.
Lindy Hop Workshop
Sunday 20th April 2008
Small workshop aimed at those wishing to progess to the next level of Lindy Hop.
more about the event.
Stompin East Weekend
6th -9th June 2008
A fun, friendly and intimate dance weekend in a cosy hotel. Classes, Band, Parties, with internationl teachers.
more about event.
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Teaching Schedule 2008
Check out where Joseph & Trisha's are teaching next..
click here.
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