Classes

Photo by: Eric Santoro at Summer Swing Fest 2023

Class Schedule

Class Descriptions

Saturday, August 17

Solo Warmup (All Levels)

Saturday, August 17 at 10:00am with Chiadi

Surprise! Surprise!! Surprise!!! Come with an open heart, curious mind, and readiness to sweat.

Collegiate Shag (Beginner!)

Saturday, August 17 at 11:15am with Jackie and Carlos

Beginner Shag! 

Join us Saturday morning to learn the essentials of collegiate shag: basic rhythm, footwork, partner connection, and a fun combo—at least we think so—to play with on the dance floor when the music gets fast! Whether you are new to collegiate shag or just want to warm up your feet for the day, this is the class for you. See you all there!

Heel Shag (All Levels)

Saturday, August 17 at 11:15am with Jacob S

This is an all levels class featuring Heel Shag. We will cover the basics along with many of the asymmetrical shapes that make this 1930’s dance fun and unique.

Soul Lindy (Beginner)

Saturday, August 17 at 12:30pm with Olivia and Jacob W

Intro to basic 6-count and getting comfortable grooving across the floor as a partnership.

St. Louis Shag (All Levels)

Saturday, August 17 at 12:30pm with Julie and Jacob S

This is an all levels class about Saint Louis Shag. We will cover various fundamental steps and moves along with some fun stylings and transitions.

Carolina Shag Basics (Beginner)

Saturday, August 17 at 1:45pm with Jada and Grayson

In this class, you will be introduced to:

You will learn the fundamentals of Shag and we will help you get on the floor and social dance!

Carolina Shag (Int)

Saturday, August 17 at 3:00pm with Jada and Grayson

In this class, you will learn:

This class will help you add a variety of steps to your basic!

Soul Lindy (Int/Adv)

Saturday, August 17 at 3:00pm with Olivia and Jacob W

Musicality - Learning to add dimension and flavor to your dances based on the vibe of the music. Making the moves you might already know interesting and fresh.

Follow Stylings (All Levels)

Saturday, August 17 at 4:15pm with Jada

This class will work on follow technique, as well as a variety of fun steps and combos for follows!

Lead Stylings (All Levels)

Saturday, August 17 at 4:15pm with Grayson

This class will work on lead technique, as well as a variety of fun steps and combos for leads!

Class Descriptions

Sunday, August 18

Balboa Taster (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 11:15am with Olivia and Jacob W

Come learn or improve your understanding of this surprisingly adaptable vintage swing dance! Suitable for newcomers, intermediate and advanced dancers who want to refine their technique.

Soul Lindy (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 12:30pm with Olivia and Jacob W

Add soul to your Lindy Hop! We will go over 6 and 8 count movements, learning to communicate different feels.

Collegiate Shag (Int)

Sunday, August 18 at 12:30pm with Julie and John Erik

"Travel, Transitions, and Turns"

This class is intended for students who already know the collegiate shag basic.

Shag is a mobile dance, and in this class we will focus on how to comfortably move around the floor while conserving energy. 

 We will also be covering some fun techniques for transitions and turns in both closed position and side-by-side.

Carolina Shag Together Steps (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 1:45pm with Jada and Grayson

In this class you will learn populate Together Steps, such as:

Soul Lindy (Int/Adv)

Sunday, August 18 at 3:00pm with Olivia and Jacob W

Building on the Musicality class from the previous day and introducing a few Jacob Wigger original moves and movements. 

Carolina Shag (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 3:00pm with Jada and Grayson

Instructor's Choice

For our final class, we will teach a Together Step that’s easy and fun!

Follow Stylings (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 4:15pm with Olivia

Learn interesting styling variations for dancing to Soul music and how to make them work with a partner.

Lead Stylings (All Levels)

Sunday, August 18 at 4:15pm with Jacob W

Learn interesting styling variations for dancing to Soul music and how to make them work with a partner.