top of page
Swing Dance Class Descriptions

A-Level classes (6 pm on Wednesdays) are for beginners or those who want to improve their basics.


There are THREE sections that you can take in any order, so when you start take whichever A section we are currently teaching.

​

  • 6-Count Lindy Hop: Maybe the easiest jumping-in point, this class introduces you to the 6-count version of Lindy Hop. You may know a similar style called "East Coast Swing", but the feeling of Lindy differs from the ballroom version.

  • 8-Count Lindy Hop: The heart of it all. You'll learn a series of 8-count moves that lead up to the "swingout", considered the basic move of Lindy Hop.

  • Charleston/Lindy Hop: The kicky swing dance that originated in the 1930s. This style can be high-energy or super relaxed; it's up to you.

 

All of these styles are under the umbrella of "Swing Dancing" and get mixed together on the dance floor.

Most people repeat the three A-level classes several times before advancing to the intermediate classes.
.
B-Level classes (7:15 pm on Wednesdays) are for students who have completed and mastered all three A-Level sections.

 

B-Level classes mix 6-count Lindy, Charleston, and 8-count Lindy.

You can take these in any order and may be repeated as often as you'd like, as the material will change each year.

Not sure if you're ready for B Class yet? Read the leveling up policy here.

You'll dance with an instructor to make sure you're ready for the B class before registering.

​

  • Swingout Funshop: We'll polish your swingout and do fun stuff in swingout-land!

  • Beyond Basic Charleston: You say you want MOAR CHARLESTON? This is the series for you.

  • Lindy Stew: A mish-mash of moves we like that aren't covered in other sections. Be ready for anything!

  • Mixing 6 & 8 Counts: How do all these styles fit together? We'll practice leading and following 6s vs 8s.

  • Routine: Every spring, we learn a routine that we can perform at the end of the year.

bottom of page