Classes & Workshops
all classes will be at:
You Should Be Dancing...! Dance Center
37 West 26th Street (2nd fl) NY, NY, 10010
between 6th Ave. & Broadway
September door code is “4159#”
All classes are 60 minutes long, unless specified otherwise. Please arrive 15 min before class start time!
Tickets on Sale May 31st!
NOTE: We had to delay ticket sale date due to a venue cancellation… more info soon!
Friday, September 20th
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #1
Rafal & Adrienne
Swing the wing and Whip the hip
This class will be all about Swivels! This classic step is essential in your vocabulary as a lindy hopper. We will go through the technique and moves that utilize swivels. Leaders, you’ll learn how to adapt to your partner and lead moves that show off the swivels.
*Must know 6 and 8 Count basics*
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #2
Gaby & Nathan
Prefab Footwork
Learn and practice Gaby’s and Nathan’s favorite footwork variations.
5:00 - 6:30pm
Novice Workshop#1
Elena & Brandon
Lindy Hop Crash Course - An Accelerated Class
Learn the original style and technique of lindy hop that was born out of the African American community in Harlem during the late 1920's. (This class is 90 minutes long)
Saturday, September 21st
10:30 am
Experience Track
Carmen
Bend. Stretch. Breath. Let it Go! with CeCeBrownSugah
Try to imagine yoga with slow, gradual stretching, add in some soft lighting, deep-bass music and sensual moves, mix in some gentle meditation and aromatherapy, and you have Sensual Stretch. In this 60 minute class, you will be guided by CeCe, The Sweet Sensation of Burlesque and Guru of Self Love, as you learn how to let go of the everyday stress and sink into your body and mind, allowing yourself room to expand and find that deeper level of stretch and relaxation.
10:30 am
Novice Workshop#2
Samuel & Dee
Making Your Dancing More Social
Moving from figures to just enjoying dancing together and then back to figures.
11:45 am
Experienced Workshop #3
Novice Workshop #3
Latasha & Jerry
Choreography to Diverse Beats
Combined Track Workshop in Solo Jazz
Discover the art of synchronizing movement with different music genres! We will explore a variety of beats and rhythms. Come and join us to become a better dancer.
1:00 pm
Novice Track
Talk on the history of vernacular dance and lindyhop
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #4
Dee & Latasha
Open Ended Conversation
Learn how to focus on open ended dancing that allows for conversation from both partners.
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #5
Rafal & Adrienne
Get a Kick outta This!!!
Modify your footwork in Lindy Hop and give it a kick! You will learn Charleston patterns as well as Lindy Hop stylings that kick up your heels and get a leg up on your kick-steps.
5:00 pm
Experienced Workshop #6
Gaby & Nathan
Lindy Hop Charleston
Dance to faster music and do moves in the Charleston style.
Sunday, October 8th
10:30 am
Experience Track
Adrienne
Happy Feet Stretch & Release
A warm up for your day that gets all your parts moving and pays special attention to your foundation.
10:30 am
Novice Workshop #4
Samuel & Candice
1, 2 and You Know What to do!
Accentuate your 6 and 8 lindy hop count basics.
11:45 am
Experienced Workshop #7
Novice Workshop #5
Dee & Jerry
Variations in Motion
Combined Track Workshop in Solo Jazz
Unleash your creativity with simple choreography! Learn how to create unique dance variations while exploring basic movements in this dynamic class.
1:00 pm
Novice Track
Open Practice w DJ Stina
2:30 pm
Experienced Workshop #8
Latasha & Jerry
Elevating Your Lindy Hop with Solo Moves
Explore infusing jazz into our social dance. Get ready to groove on the dance floor!
3:45 pm
Experienced Workshop #9
Gaby & Rafal
Lindy Dynamics
Give your dancing range and dynamism by working both open and closed positions into your dancing. Class will include drags, dips and tempos of all kinds.
5:00 pm
Experienced Workshop #10
Nathan & LaTasha
Intention
Work with your partner to tell stories and create meaning.