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Classes & Workshops

Our 4-week group classes change monthly, so we’re always offering fresh material for our students to grow! We also offer various one-off workshops to help students improve on specific skills. Check out our offerings below!

4-Week Group Classes

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NEW NEW LOCATION! Classes will be held at Traffic Jam! Studio, 4043 N Ravenswood Ste 115 from now on!

If you’ve never taken classes with us and are interested in signing up for a class with pre-requisites, please sign up for our 30-minute instructor evaluation so we can determine your eligibility. The eval is $45, but you’ll also receive a $20 discount off the class you place into!

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Advanced Plus: Solo Jazz—The Big Apple
Advanced Plus: Solo Jazz—The Big Apple
$70.00

Wednesdays—August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 8–9 PM
Teachers: Jay & John

The Big Apple is a solo jazz routine based on the choreography performed by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers in the 1939 film Keep Punching.

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 solo jazz steps.

Advanced Plus: Connection Deep Dive
Advanced Plus: Connection Deep Dive
$70.00

Tuesdays—August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 8:30–9:30 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Cole

Want to be able to adapt to your partners quickly on the social floor to encourage more creativity and conversation in your dances? Join Kerry & Cole for four weeks of nerding out on connection—one of the most nuanced elements of partner dancing. You'll build on skills you already have and gain more depth of understanding of leading and following.

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: Expanding Rhythms
Advanced: Expanding Rhythms
$70.00

Tuesdays—August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kerry & Cole

Go beyond the 6 & 8 count basics of Lindy Hop and learn to dance comfortably without worrying about the counts.

Prerequisites: All 4 Intermediate classes (see our Class Sequence page for more info)

Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
Intermediate: Swing Outs & Speed
$70.00

Thursdays—August 7, 14, 28 at 7–8:15 PM (No class 8/21)
Teachers: Melissa & Sean

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)

Intermediate: Intro to Charleston
Intermediate: Intro to Charleston
$70.00

Thursdays—August 7, 14, 28 at 8:15–9:30 PM (No class 8/21)
Teachers: Melissa & Sean

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)

Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
Beginner Plus: Changing Hands
$70.00

Mondays—August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Kathleen & Bob

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

Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
Beginner: Intro to Swing Dancing
$70.00

Wednesdays—August 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7–8 PM
Teachers: Jay & John

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.

WORKSHOP

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Lindy Hoppers

Sunday, July 27 with Lauren Reed!

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