Advanced: Swing Out Variations & Rhythms
Tuesdays—November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Add some variations to your swing out and some other fun partnered rhythms while continuing your swing out mastery.
NOTE: Open to Leads and Couples. Couples looking to register and Follows who would like to be waitlisted should email hello@trafficjamswing.com
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
Wednesdays—November 5, 12, 19 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Cole & Jay
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn to connect with your partner with cross-hands, a connection where both partners are using the same hand to create new shapes and momentum.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Swing
Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 6:45–8 PM
Teachers: Melissa & Bob
This class is currently open to follows and couples. Leads who are a part of a couple or leads who want to get on the waitlist should email hello@trafficjamswing.com.
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the swing out, the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, and improve your technique so you can swing out to faster tempos.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Advanced Plus: Tuck Turns Plus
Mondays—November 3, 10, 17, 24 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
Explore the versatility of tuck turns further with different connections, speeds, and moves. Recommended that students have taken Adv: Turns & Technique or Adv: Mixing 6s & 8s.
Prerequisites:
Multiple Advanced-level classes. Discuss with an instructor if you have questions about eligibility. See our Class Sequence page for more info on our Advanced class offerings.
This is a challenging, tailored class for more experienced students. Students should be proficient with swing outs, side by side and tandem Charleston, and combining 6-count and 8-count rhythms.
Advanced: Swing Out Variations & Rhythms
Tuesdays—November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Add some variations to your swing out and some other fun partnered rhythms while continuing your swing out mastery.
NOTE: Open to Leads and Couples. Couples looking to register and Follows who would like to be waitlisted should email hello@trafficjamswing.com
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Workshop—Int/Adv: Frankie's Favorites
Tuesdays—December 2, 9, & 16 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Learn some classic steps and variations Frankie manning loved and taught all over the world!
This series is drop-in friendly, you can come to one, two, or all of the classes (select the day(s) you want and add it to your cart). New material will be covered in each class.
Prerequisites:
Swing outs
Workshop—Beginner Plus: Shim Sham
Wednesdays—December 3 & 10 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Jay
Originally a tap routine, Lindy Hoppers have been doing the Shim Sham since the Savoy. Frankie Manning made it popular in the modern scene and now you can learn the line dance done at most social dances.
Prerequisites:
Intro to Lindy Hop
Workshop—Int/Adv: Musicality
Tuesdays—December 4 at 7–9 PM
Teachers: Melissa & Bob
Lindy Hop was born out of jazz. Learn to forge a better connection between your dancing and the music
Prerequisites:
Swing outs
Workshop—Int/Adv: Frankie's Favorites
Tuesdays—December 2, 9, & 16 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Learn some classic steps and variations Frankie manning loved and taught all over the world!
This series is drop-in friendly, you can come to one, two, or all of the classes (select the day(s) you want and add it to your cart). New material will be covered in each class.
Prerequisites:
Swing outs
Workshop—Beginner Plus: Shim Sham
Wednesdays—December 3 & 10 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Jay
Originally a tap routine, Lindy Hoppers have been doing the Shim Sham since the Savoy. Frankie Manning made it popular in the modern scene and now you can learn the line dance done at most social dances.
Prerequisites:
Intro to Lindy Hop
Workshop—Intermediate: Dancing Slow: Ballroomin'
Tuesdays—December 4 at 7–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Jay
Learn how to dance to the slow tunes! Ballroomin' is a form of blues dancing that was done in the Savoy to slow jazz.
Prerequisites:
Beginner Plus
Workshop—Int/Adv: Frankie's Favorites
Tuesdays—December 2, 9, & 16 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Learn some classic steps and variations Frankie manning loved and taught all over the world!
This series is drop-in friendly, you can come to one, two, or all of the classes (select the day(s) you want and add it to your cart). New material will be covered in each class.
Prerequisites:
Swing outs
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Intermediate: Intro to Charleston
Tuesdays—January 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Introducing Charleston, a fast paced dance with kicks from the 20s that evolved into and with Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Advanced: Turns & Technique
Wednesdays—January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Abbie & Cole
Hone your turning skills with some impressive moves and learn the techniques that make them dizzying to the audience, not the dancers.
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Tuck Turns
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Learn the tuck turn, one of the most common and versatile moves of Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Intermediate: Intro to Charleston
Tuesdays—January 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Introducing Charleston, a fast paced dance with kicks from the 20s that evolved into and with Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Advanced: Turns & Technique
Wednesdays—January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Abbie & Cole
Hone your turning skills with some impressive moves and learn the techniques that make them dizzying to the audience, not the dancers.
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Tuck Turns
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Learn the tuck turn, one of the most common and versatile moves of Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Intermediate: Intro to Charleston
Tuesdays—January 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Introducing Charleston, a fast paced dance with kicks from the 20s that evolved into and with Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Advanced: Turns & Technique
Wednesdays—January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Abbie & Cole
Hone your turning skills with some impressive moves and learn the techniques that make them dizzying to the audience, not the dancers.
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Tuck Turns
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Learn the tuck turn, one of the most common and versatile moves of Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Advanced: Turns & Technique
Wednesdays—January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Abbie & Cole
Hone your turning skills with some impressive moves and learn the techniques that make them dizzying to the audience, not the dancers.
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Tuck Turns
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Learn the tuck turn, one of the most common and versatile moves of Lindy Hop.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Beginner: Intro to Lindy Hop
Mondays—January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
— or —
Thursdays—January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Advanced Plus: Tuck Turns Plus
Mondays—November 3, 10, 17, 24 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
Explore the versatility of tuck turns further with different connections, speeds, and moves. Recommended that students have taken Adv: Turns & Technique or Adv: Mixing 6s & 8s.
Prerequisites:
Multiple Advanced-level classes. Discuss with an instructor if you have questions about eligibility. See our Class Sequence page for more info on our Advanced class offerings.
This is a challenging, tailored class for more experienced students. Students should be proficient with swing outs, side by side and tandem Charleston, and combining 6-count and 8-count rhythms.
Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 6:45–8 PM
Teachers: Melissa & Bob
This class is currently open to follows and couples. Leads who are a part of a couple or leads who want to get on the waitlist should email hello@trafficjamswing.com.
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the swing out, the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, and improve your technique so you can swing out to faster tempos.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
Wednesdays—November 5, 12, 19 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Cole & Jay
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn to connect with your partner with cross-hands, a connection where both partners are using the same hand to create new shapes and momentum.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Swing
Advanced: Swing Out Variations & Rhythms
Tuesdays—November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Add some variations to your swing out and some other fun partnered rhythms while continuing your swing out mastery.
NOTE: Open to Leads and Couples. Couples looking to register and Follows who would like to be waitlisted should email hello@trafficjamswing.com
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Advanced Plus: Tuck Turns Plus
Mondays—November 3, 10, 17, 24 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
Explore the versatility of tuck turns further with different connections, speeds, and moves. Recommended that students have taken Adv: Turns & Technique or Adv: Mixing 6s & 8s.
Prerequisites:
Multiple Advanced-level classes. Discuss with an instructor if you have questions about eligibility. See our Class Sequence page for more info on our Advanced class offerings.
This is a challenging, tailored class for more experienced students. Students should be proficient with swing outs, side by side and tandem Charleston, and combining 6-count and 8-count rhythms.
Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Bob & Melissa
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the 6-count basic rhythm of Swing and an array of classic moves to get you ready to social dance in just 1 month.
Prerequisites: None, this class is for everyone! No instructor evaluation is necessary if this is your first class with us.
See our Class Sequence page for more information about our courses.
Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
Thursdays—November 6, 13, 20 at 6:45–8 PM
Teachers: Melissa & Bob
This class is currently open to follows and couples. Leads who are a part of a couple or leads who want to get on the waitlist should email hello@trafficjamswing.com.
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn the swing out, the quintessential move of Lindy Hop, and improve your technique so you can swing out to faster tempos.
Prerequisites: All 3 Beginner Plus classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
Wednesdays—November 5, 12, 19 at 8–9:15 PM
Teachers: Cole & Jay
Note: This class runs for 1 hour 15 minutes for 3 weeks due to Thanksgiving on the 4th week.
Learn to connect with your partner with cross-hands, a connection where both partners are using the same hand to create new shapes and momentum.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Intro to Swing
Advanced: Swing Out Variations & Rhythms
Tuesdays—November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Falty
Add some variations to your swing out and some other fun partnered rhythms while continuing your swing out mastery.
NOTE: Open to Leads and Couples. Couples looking to register and Follows who would like to be waitlisted should email hello@trafficjamswing.com
Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)
Advanced Plus: Tuck Turns Plus
Mondays—November 3, 10, 17, 24 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: John & Kathleen
Explore the versatility of tuck turns further with different connections, speeds, and moves. Recommended that students have taken Adv: Turns & Technique or Adv: Mixing 6s & 8s.
Prerequisites:
Multiple Advanced-level classes. Discuss with an instructor if you have questions about eligibility. See our Class Sequence page for more info on our Advanced class offerings.
This is a challenging, tailored class for more experienced students. Students should be proficient with swing outs, side by side and tandem Charleston, and combining 6-count and 8-count rhythms.
June Traffic Jam!
$10.00
Date: June 10, 2023
Location: Forteza Fitness
Doors: 8pm
Beginner Lesson: 8:15–9pm
Social Dancing: 9pm–12:30am
We’re heating up the dance floor this June with Traffic Jam!
Christian & Natalia Workshops
$40 each / $70 for both
Join us for a day of workshops with world-class instructors Christian Frommelt and Natalia Eristavi! They’re bringing you two 400-level workshops in one day!
Workshop 1 (10 AM–12 PM)
Description coming soon!
Workshop 2 (1–3 PM)
Description coming soon!
Pre-Requisites: Completed all 300-level classes. Familiarity with 6-ct & 8-ct rhythms, swing outs and swing out moves (inside, outside, and leader turns in a swing out, Texas Tommy), and Side-by-Side and Tandem Charleston basics
310: Solo Jazz Workshop with Kerry Kapaku
310 WORKSHOP: SAME MOVE DIFFERENT WAYS
$40.00
When: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7–9 PM
Where: Dance Center Chicago
Instructors: Kerry
Take classic solo jazz steps and turn them upside down (not literally... probably). We'll explore lots of ways to change how classic moves look, feel, and sound to help diversify your dancing and expand your creativity.
Pre-Requisites: 210 or Tranky Doo
210: Solo Jazz Workshop with Kerry Kapaku
210 WORKSHOP: VOCAB BUILDER
$40.00
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 8–10 PM
Where: Dance Center Chicago
Instructors: Kerry
Learn, practice, and combine some essential solo jazz vocabulary! Perfect for those new to dancing on their own or who would like a refresher on some of the basics.
Pre-Requisites: 101
May Traffic Jam!
$15.00
Date: May 13, 2023
Location: Forteza Fitness
Doors: 8pm
Beginner Lesson: 8:15–9pm
Social Dancing: 9pm–12:30am
We’re excited to welcome back the Gina Marie Swingtet for this month’s Traffic Jam! See you there!
Ticket sales limited to 200, buy in advance to guarantee entry!
About the GINA MARIE SWINGTET
Gina Marie DeGregorio, leader of the Gina Marie Swingtet, is a singer with a bold yet soothing sound. She specializes in the stylings of the famous swing era female crooners such as Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and early Doris Day. In addition, Gina specializes in the '20s/30's vocal stylings of Connee Boswell.
Her trio includes Chicago legends Paul Asaro (piano) and Jon Otto (clarinet/sax). Together they provide a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic delivered with captivating energy. They deliver popular as well as rediscovered songs from the Great American Songbook. For situations involving a lively upbeat dance environment, Gina's Swingtet delivers upbeat swing with authentic 30's/40's stylings. For intimate settings, the trio evokes the class and sophistication of old Hollywood.
Weekend Workshop with Peter Strom and Naomi uyama
Join us for a weekend of workshops with world-class instructors Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama! They’re bringing you three 400- to 500-level workshops over two days!