Lindy Hop Classes

The first step to learning good lindy hop

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.

The pure excitement of 8 count Lindy Hop

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 to dance the swing

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.

Developing smooth transitions in your Lindy Hop

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!

In this class you can know alot about lindy hop or nothing at all

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.

Consecutive classes to build your swing foundation

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 Charleston kicks the swing dancers way!

In this class you will learn the basic, pendulum, kick ups, kick-throughs, and various breaks. Be prepared to have a wild time

More moves for your six count Lindy Hop

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.

More moves for your eight cout Lindy Hop

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.

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A higher level of Lindy Hop

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.

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)

• Song: 'Six Appeal' by Charlie Christian
• Move 1: Tuck Turn
• Move 2: Inside Turn to Swivels
• Move 3: Swivels till end of phrase
• Move 3: Swing Out
• Move 4: Circle
• Fresh content to keep it fresh!

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)

• Song: I'll put in when I remember
• Move 1: Intro tucks walk
• Move 2: Tuck walk reverse with outside turn
• Move 3: Inside turn to swivel prep
• Move 3: Swing Out
• Move 4: Circle
• Fresh content to keep it fresh!

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)

• Song: I'll put in when I remember
• Move 1: Swing Out from Closed
• Move 2: 8 Count Circle
• Move 3: Tuck turn
• Move 3: ?
• Move 4: ?
• Fresh content to keep it fresh!

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)

• Song: Mr. Five by Five
• Move 1: Starter step with rotation
• Move 2: Tuck turn no hand
• Move 3: What's up turn with right hand
• Move 3: Swing Out
• Move 4: Circle
• Fresh content to keep it fresh!

Learn the vintage moves that Frankie Manning, Dean Collins, and Al & Leon are famous for!

THe lindy hop class for intermediate to andvanced dancers

You 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.

Learn the advanced patterns, and foot work of the six count Lindy Hop.

Learn some of the most complex patterns and styles that will change the way you think about Lindy Hop.

Do you have what it takes to transition between 6 & 8 Count Lindy Hop?

This class will give you tools to transition between six and eight count Lindy with style.

This advanced Lindy Hop class covers techniques and moves to make you stand out on the dance floor.

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.

One of the most important classes for dancing with a partner.

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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Learn how the music you love to dance to works!

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.