Swing Dance Every Wednesday!

Are you ready to dance with us? We’ve crafted an exciting class schedule for both beginner and intermediate dancers! Classes run on a rotating schedule every other month:

Beginner Rotation:

• 1st Wednesday: 6-count Lindy Hop basics - footwork, simple turns, and rhythm
• 2nd Wednesday: Partnered Charleston basics - footwork variations, entry, and exit
• 3rd Wednesday: 8-count Lindy Hop basics - footwork, simple turns, and rhythm
• 4th Wednesday: Intro to Swing-outs - footwork, rhythm, and body mechanics
• 5th Wednesday: Intro to the Shim-Sham group line dance - footwork, rhythm, and body mechanics

Intermediate Rotation:

Month 1:

• 1st Wednesday: Closed connection - pulse, rock steps, and moves in closed position
• 2nd Wednesday: Turns - prep, rotation, turns in motion, speed, and momentum
• 3rd Wednesday: Speed - fast dancing and variations
• 4th Wednesday: Swing-outs - refinement and variations
• 5th Wednesday: Fancy footwork variations

Month 2:

• 1st Wednesday: Open connection - push-pull, lateral connection, and working limits
• 2nd Wednesday: Momentum/Direction - lateral and rotational
• 3rd Wednesday: 6 count vs 8 count - how to tell the difference
• 4th Wednesday: Swing-outs - refinement and variations
• 5th Wednesday: Fancy footwork variations

The amount of material covered each week will depend on the level of the group in attendance. We're open to requests at the end of the lesson. Please provide feedback on the lessons; we’d love to hear your thoughts or suggestions!

Join us every Wednesday at the Valiant Ballroom in Downtown Vancouver, WA! Intermediate lesson starts at 6 PM, Beginner lesson at 7 PM.
Admission: $10 for a lesson (including social) or $5 for just the social from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. Members get the lesson and social for free!

See you on the dance floor! 🕺💖 #ValiantBallroom #MostEverythingVintage

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