The fascinating Swing Charleston kick patterns are a major part of both Swing and Lindy Hop. These unique, eye-catching, high energy patterns can be used just as easily be used to Swing or to Lindy as well.

This course covers Side by Side  Charleston patterns and shows you how to get in and out of them using Swing 6-beat timing.

Swing Charleston Classic patterns include Bus Driver, Kick and Rock, Side by Side Charleston, and Crossed-Hand Charleston as well as others. Many people are not aware that the Lindy originated out of the Charleston. In particular, the “Side by Side” and “Crossed-Hands” patterns were pretty much the first Lindy patterns ever used when Lindy was making its breakout from the Charleston in the 1920s.

Please note this is an Advanced class, so if you are a beginner, steer clear. Thanks !!
 

 Swing Acrobatics - Paul
Prerequisite: Couples only

Nothing captures the attention of an audience like Swing Acrobatics!  Any time you go dancing, a surefire way to make sure Everyone remembers you is to take Swing Acrobatics!!

Flips, Dips, Drops, & Lifts guarantee all eyes in the room will be drawn to you. These moves are difficult to master until you learn the secrets of leverage and timing. This course will cover some of the easier Acrobatic patterns.

Note that we require partners. The reason is simple: Acrobatics require choreography and teamwork. You must know who your partner is ahead of time to develop trust and to work out your timing together.

The patterns taught will depend on the skill of the people taking the class. 
 

 Steve's Favorite Swing Patterns - Mr. Gabino
Prerequisite:  Adv Swing/Ladies Better Know how to Turn in Advance

No telling what Steve has cooked up for you, but don't expect much mercy. Steve likes to be very tricky!!

You are about to learn some of his favorite Advanced Swing patterns!

Please note this is an Advanced Swing class, so if you are a beginner, steer clear because it isn't fair to hold up the class. Thanks!!
 

 Beginning Hustle - Scott 
Prerequisite: Beg. Swing

Formerly known as the "Latin Hustle" back in its day as the most famous Disco Partner Dance in the 70s, this flashy partner dance is a clever combination of Swing footwork and Latin hip motion.  The patterns and footwork are actually taken from Swing while hip motion and feel of the dance is more similar to Salsa. You will certainly enjoy this dance which is a unique blend of both dance styles.

Please note that although we teach this crash course starting with the Basics, in order to save time we assume everyone in the class has already taken Beg Swing since so much of the Latin Hustle footwork is taken from Swing

 Line Dancing - Anita
Prerequisite: None

Line Dancing as most people are well aware is a series of steps danced in unison by a group of people in line formation.  Everyone is doing the same step at the same time. It is very popular with all ages and can be fast or slow, set to all types of music and dance styles.  (i.e. cha-cha, waltz, east coast swing, polka, jazz)

 

Line Dancing has several benefits.  It doesn't require a dance partner, it promotes cardiovascular health through physical workouts of varying intensity, it increases mobility, it creates the opportunity for creativity and memorizing the patterns exercises your brain.  

That's the official description.  The unofficial description is that Line Dancing is Fun!  It is dancing and exercise rolled into one. 

 

 BEG SWING - Jack
Prerequisite : None

Swing Dancing is a worldwide favorite partner dance that was created right here in America. Swing is an offshoot of the Charleston.

Swing developed during the Jazz Era of the 1920s as an 8-count dance then known as the Lindy Hop. As time passed, the Lindy gave birth to a 6-count offshoot that became known as "Swing". This was the major dance of the celebrated Big Band Swing Era of the 1930s and 40s. Later when Rock 'n Roll came along, a popular triple step variation of Swing known as Jitterbug became the partner dance of choice during the 50s and 60s.

Swing returned to the forefront of national attention in the late 90s and remains one of the best partner dances ever developed. Swing is particularly useful because it can be used to a wide variety of dance music.