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Sunday 10am-6pm | Monday 10am-8:30pm | Tuesday - Saturday 10am-12 Midnight
Sunday 10am-6pm | Monday 10am-8:30pm | Tuesday - Saturday 10am-12 Midnight
The basic rhythm of the 6 county lindy hop is the fun first step in learning good Lindy Hop. A necessity for beginners trying to survive on the social dance floor.
6 count Lindy is similar to the East Coast Swing in rhythm and basic fundamentals: unlike East Coast it is characterized by its linear patterns, passes, turns and iconic swivel movements.
This class is a fast paced ride that teaches you to dance move like the "swing out" and gets your legs comfortable with 8 count timing.
Developing strong timing in this class will give you a greater variety of steps making you more dynamic when you hit the dance floor.
Learn the basic Jitterbug/East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Charleston patterns.
This class is part of our longest running and most popular Sunday swing series with the OC Swing Dance Club.
When you think of the 1920’s three things come to mind; Jazz, Flappers and the Charleston. With an unmistakable look of high energy fast paced kicks.
The Charleston is a simple dance to learn, and a favorite of beginners, make sure you get a chance to enjoy this class for an experience you won’t regret.
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There is a truly magical feeling when you can transition seamlessly between 8 count and 6 count moves.In this class you will learn the steps and techniques that are necessary to do so.
Don't miss out on the magic
Come work with Swing dance legend Erik Robison for three amazing and delightful weeks!
This course takes you through all of the Lindy Hop related dances; 6 count and 8 count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, and Shag. Exact topic will be posted three weeks before class.
This Monthly Swing Series will give you a great foundation in 6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy and Charleston! The best part is that one class builds up to the next making it easy and fun.
Learn the basics of this popular 1940s Charleston where the girl dances in front of the man who is leading from the back commonly referred to as a shadow position.
No partner necessary: absolute beginners welcome!
Class material cycles every 4 weeks but you can drop-in any week.
No partner necessary and absolute beginners welcome. Class material cycles every 4 weeks but you can drop-in any week.
No partner necessary and absolute beginners welcome. Class material cycles every 4 weeks but you can drop-in any week.
No partner necessary and absolute beginners welcome. Class material cycles every 4 weeks but you can drop-in any week.
This class is an overview of basic frame and posture: moves such as starter steps, side passes, and underarm turns.
If you want to learn a smooth, sultry dance that goes to any thing from classic Motown to modern hip-hop and R&B this is the ticket.
Also known as "The Jitterbug" and "American Swing", East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy hop, one of the most wildly popular social dances in American history.So popular in fact that it was standardized by ballroom dancers for social dancing and competition!
This class gives a basic overview of techniques and moves like; posture, frame, Basic steps and underarm turns. Which can be used when dancing to songs such as Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" or Elvis's "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog".
To get a taste of America's favorite dance sign up for this class today!
This class is the first step every beginner needs for dancing to Jazz, Swing, rock & roll, and a slew of night club songs. East coast swing will get you and a partner moving your feet to fun upbeat music so you won’t want to miss this great class.
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In this class you will learn the basic, pendulum, kick ups, kick-throughs, and various breaks. Be prepared to have a wild time
Once you have the basics down of this dance, this class will help add moves to your repertoire and new forms of technique to bring your dancing to a higher level.
Do you have the basics of 8 Count Lindy Hop down? Here you'll learn different variations on those moves, along with a more complex patterns and techniques
.There is a truly magical feeling when you can transition seamlessly between 8 count and 6 count moves.In this class you will learn the intermediate level steps and techniques that will let you do so.
Don't miss out on the magic
You should be comfortable with your basic Lindy Hop Before taking this course.
The classes will rotate through all the different lindy hop related dances; 6 count and 8 count lindy, Charleston, Balboa, and Shag.
Exact topic will be posted three weeks before class.
No partner is necessary but you should already be comfortable dancing the basics before taking this class.
The material is constantly changing. You can drop-in any week.
No partner necessary but you should already be comfortable dancing the basics before taking this class. Class topics cycle every 4 weeks, but the material is constantly changing. You can drop-in any week.
Go beyond basic passes and start adding in turns.
No partner necessary but you should already be comfortable dancing the basics before taking this class.
You can drop-in any week.
Lead and follow more intricate and interesting patterns.
No partner necessary but you should already be comfortable dancing the basics before taking this class.
Drop-in any week.
This class is a detailed look at techniques for dancing coaster & anchor steps, sugar-pushing, whips, and wraps.
If you want to make your West Coast Swing smoother than it's ever been drop in for a class!
Lindy hop and east coast swing are danced using two different rhythms referred to as "6-count" and "8-count".
Intermediate dancers know how to move between these rhythms seamlessly, enabling them to play with the music and express themselves.
The Intermediate East Coast Swing gives you a detailed look at technique and connection; The Sugarpush, whips, and wraps.
Make the transition from beginner to Lindy Hopper. Learn all the essential moves that every lindy hopper must know. Plus, we now teach 'move of the week' to help build your improvisational social dance skills. (Pre-Req. Tuck Turn, Inside Turn, Swing Out, Charleston )
Series (A)
Make the transition from beginner to Lindy Hopper. Learn all the essential moves that every lindy hopper must know. Plus, we now teach 'move of the week' to help build your improvisational social dance skills. (Pre-Req. Tuck Turn, Inside Turn, Swing Out, Charleston )
Series (B)
Make the transition from beginner to Lindy Hopper. Learn all the essential moves that every lindy hopper must know. Plus, we now teach 'move of the week' to help build your improvisational social dance skills. (Pre-Req. Tuck Turn, Inside Turn, Swing Out, Charleston )
Series (C)
Make the transition from beginner to Lindy Hopper. Learn all the essential moves that every lindy hopper must know. Plus, we now teach 'move of the week' to help build your improvisational social dance skills. (Pre-Req. Tuck Turn, Inside Turn, Swing Out, Charleston )
Series (D)
"Balboa Heaven" is Atomic Ballrooms Intermediate Balboa Series Class, and is a fun filled romp through a world of smooth moves, and tight footwork.
Throughout this series of classes you will learn intermediate level steps and variations, create a better flow using musicality, develop flawless transitions, and take a deeper look at lead and follow.
Don't miss out on this foot shufflin' paradise call or email us now for a current schedule!
949-250-3332You should feel very comfortable with your Lindy Hop and be able to transition between the different Lindy related dances since these classes will cover them all; 6 count and 8 count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, and Shag.
Class topics will be posted three weeks before class.
This class will give you tools to transition between six and eight count Lindy with style.
These classes will go over all of the Lindy related dances; 6 count and 8 count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, and Shag.
Class topics will be posted three weeks before class.
West coast swing has very tricky moves at its highest levels. All of them allow you to improvise more and really do what you want- move in sync with the music.
Get ready to play with the music!
A detailed look at techniques, musicality, and moves like split sides and overturned passes.
Try this class if you plan to showcase, compete, or just take your social dancing to new heights!
Originated in the 1920’s this class is a rare treat for anyone who loves dancing to upbeat jazz! Come see why the Flappers of the 1920’s preferred this dance to the Charleston.
Call or come in today for a current schedule!
The best East Coast Swing dancers know how execute complicated moves and combination's with such smooth technique and style that it looks easy.
This class is a more detailed look at techniques such as timing and syncopation, along with moves like pretzels, shoulder spins, and kick breaks. Great for anyone who plans to showcase, compete, or take their social dancing to the highest level!
We teach a series of exercises to build counter balance, connection, and timing.
Leaders will learn to make decisions and followers will learn to be responsive. Some tiopics that are covered will be; rock-steps, kicks, triple steps, turns, passes, holds, and breaks.
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Your instrructor will go over a series of body movements and exercises to help you understand, interpret, and feel the music.
In addition you will develope the understanding of working with breaks in music.
