March 2020 Session

Swing 200

Learn the triple step, a fundamental step and rhythm of Lindy Hop. The triple step will enable you to dance slower and do more complex moves, a themed selection of which will be featured each month.

March's class will focus on changing hands.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• 6 ct rhythm with or without triple steps
• Open and closed position
• Inside Turns, Leader Turns

• John Holmstrom
• Meg Ebersole

Lindy Hop 200

Learn how to incorporate the 6 ct moves from Swing into Lindy Hop, how to effortlessly change rhythms, and explore the new world of moves this combination enables. A themed selection will be featured each month.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• 6 ct & 8 ct rhythms with triple steps
• Swing outs and swing outs with inside, outside, and leader turns
• Cross hands, tuck turns, inside turns, leader turns, and free turns

• Melissa Rutherfoord
• Bradley Smith

Swing 101

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.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• Bradley Smith
• Meg Ebersole

Charleston 201

Learn Tandem Charleston, the dynamic Charleston moves where leader dances behind the follower instead of at their side.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• Basic Charleston rhythm, 6 ct & 8 ct rhythms with triple steps
• Cross hands, tuck turns

• John Holmstrom
• Jenna Stworzyjanek

Solo Jazz 101

Learn Solo Charleston and classic vernacular jazz steps in this month long progressive class. Explore the structure of Jazz music and how it guides your dancing.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• 6 ct & 8 ct rhythms with triple steps

• Lindsay Longstreth

Solo Jazz 201

Expand your solo jazz vocabulary and explore topics including musicality, improvisation, classic choreographies, and jazz rhythms.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• Comfortable with both 20s and 30s Charleston
• Comfortable with solo jazz steps like found in the Shim Sham

• Lindsay Longstreth

Charleston 202

This partnered class will focus on Chase Charleston.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• Basic Charleston rhythm, 6 ct & 8 ct rhythms with triple steps
• Inside Turns, Outside Turns

• Melissa Rutherfoord
• Bob Bednarz

Guided Practicum

Work on the swing, Charleston, or Lindy Hop moves or technique of your choice and help others with theirs during this structured practicum. During this 4-week session, instructors will answer questions and allow ample time for practice. No partner necessary.

Location: Dance Center Chicago

• 6 ct & 8 ct rhythms with triple steps
• Swing outs and swing outs with inside, outside, and leader turns
• Cross hands, tuck turns, inside turns, leader turns, and free turns

• Melissa Rutherfoord
• Bob Bednarz

Swing 200

Learn the triple step, a fundamental step and rhythm of Lindy Hop. The triple step will enable you to dance slower and do more complex moves, a themed selection of which will be featured each month.

Location: American Rhythm Center

• 6 ct rhythm with or without triple steps
• Open and closed position
• Inside Turns, Leader Turns

• Maegan Washington
• John Holmstrom

Swing 101

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.

Location: American Rhythm Center

• Maegan Washington
• John Holmstrom