Fall Invasion 2010
Sept 10th & 11th
See the Invasion page for details.
Lindy Connection Swing Dance at The Brink
Please see this thread for scheduling information
Wednesdays
9:00 - 11:30 p.m.
The Brink Lounge [map] on East Washington Avenue welcomes local swing dancers every Wednesday from 9-11:30 pm for a DJed dance. The event is 18+ friendly and totally FREE. Come out and support this new lindy hop venue by purchasing some food and showing off your hottest moves on the floor or the stage. The Brink, located about four blocks east of the capital square, is walking distance to campus. Be there!
Jumptown September Dance!
Friday, September 24th
Lesson 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance 9:30 - 12:00 a.m.
Join us at Dance Fabulous, 401 North Lake Street. If you've never done any dancing before but have always wanted to try, catch our intro lesson at 9:00 (no partner required). The music starts at 9:30 and goes 'til midnight! Bring your friends, bring your enemies, just make sure you're ready to dance.
Cost: Due to studio rental fees, we need to charge a $5 cover at the door.
Parking: easiest parking is in the Lake Street parking ramp.
Shoes: please note that everyone must bring another pair of clean shoes-- no wearing the same shoes that they wore outside. if people forget to bring a clean pair, we'll ask them to dance in socks.
September Classes
Wednesdays: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
NOTE (New Location): Lessons will be held at Guild Hall at Grace Episcopal Church (116 W. Washington Avenue).
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Charleston
Instructors: Tracey Cadkin and Jon Jacobs
Prereq: Intro to Lindy Hop
Ready to rock out on some old and new Charleston moves! In this four-week class we’ll break down the basic footwork and rhythms of solo and partnered Charleston with some badass variations. After this class you’ll be able to lead and follow Charleston steps using your body not just your feet and arms.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Intro to Lindy Hop
Instructors: Tracey Cadkin and Jon Jacobs
Lindy Hop was born amid the creativity and awakening of the Harlem Renaissance. This class will introduce you to the foundations of this exciting dance. Starting with the basic swingout, this class will introduce you to common turns and movement in an effort to make you comfortable in a social dance setting.
Registration is $25/person, payable at the door, and includes all four classes in a session. Partners are not required, as we will be rotating throughout the class.
Upcoming Dances
September Dance
Friday, September 24th
Lesson 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
October Dance
Friday, October 15th
Lesson 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
November Dance
Friday, November 12th
Lesson 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
December Dance
Friday, December 10th
Lesson 9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Dance cost is $5/person, payable at the door, and includes a free 30 minute lesson. Dances are held at Dance Fabulous, 401 North Lake Street