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7:00 PM | Progressive Classes
BALBOA 1
Description: Your journey into Balboa begins here! Learn this fun, smooth, dance that originated in Southern California in the 1930s! In this series, you will learn the basics; partner connection, 8-count rhythm and footwork, and focus on the common core moves danced on the social floor, such as out and ins, lollies, swivels, and the toss out. You will learn to transition from open to closed positions and dance to a variety of tempos. This class is a four-week introductory series designed to be taken as many times as you want. Here’s a look at Balboa by some of the best!
Pre-reqs: No experience or partner required!
LINDY 2
Description: Lindy 2 is an 8-week course with an optional month 3 choreography class. Continue your Lindy Hop journey in this class where you will build on moves you know, learn new moves, and continue to refine your rhythm and basics! This is where you get good!
Pre-reqs: Lindy 1. Students advanced to Level 2 at the instructors discretion. To participate in Choreo month, you must have taken Lindy 2.
COLLEGIATE SHAG DROP-IN (ALL LEVELS)
Description: Your journey into Collegiate Shag begins here! No prior experience required. Not to be confused with Carolina Shag, which is an entirely different dance! Collegiate Shag is an uplifting and expressive dance that will literally put a spring in your step! This four-week class covers fundamentals, mobility, and basic moves and positions. It’s a great fit for newer Shag dancers, and more experienced ones looking to revisit the basics. We recommend at least three months of Shag 1 before moving on to Shag 2. Come hang out in a lighthearted and positive learning environment, where mistakes are encouraged and dad jokes are frequent! The Shag community also has monthly open practices to supplement Syndicate classes. Here is an example of Collegiate Shag!
Pre-reqs: No experience or partner required!
8:00 PM | Progressive Classes
BALBOA 2
Description: Continue your journey into Balboa & Bal-Swing!! You will continue to refine your basics in addition to learning more moves and techniques to take your Bal to the next level. The content for this weekly class is strongly based on our instructor’s assessment of what the student group needs to focus on most! We also consider requests to work on specific topics to support your learning journey.
Pre-reqs: Balboa 1. Students advanced to Level 2 at the instructors discretion.
LINDY 1
Description: Your journey into Lindy Hop begins here! Over the course of 4-weeks, you will learn foundational basics and moves of one of the following topics/themes to get you started in Lindy Hop. All months in the cycle will focus on partner connection, rhythm, and footwork. Topics in the cycle are 8-count triple step rhythm moves (culminating in learning the Swingout), that will help you bridge the gap between introductory lesson content and broader swing dance content, and 8-count charleston moves that will help absolutely make you smile with joy. Here’s a look at Lindy Hop! Check it out!
Pre-reqs: No experience or partner required!
INTERMEDIATE SWING
Description: This class occurs the second through last Thursday of the month! If you cannot sign up for our series classes, or you have taken Intro to Swing in the main ballroom for a while and have become proficient with the basic connection, rhythms, footwork, and the moves taught there. join us in Intermediate Swing! Each month will have a different theme! Follow us on the socials to find out what it is or just show up!
Pre-reqs: Must be proficient with the six-count basic and fundamental moves taught in the Intro to Swing lesson.
Weekly Classes
Weekly classes start fresh each week so you can join any time! Great for those new to swing dancing or to the Syndicate!
Intro to Swing
When: 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Main Ballroom
Cost: Free with admission!!
Before every Thursday dance, the Austin Swing Syndicate holds an introductory swing dance lesson at 8:15 PM, which is included with your admission!
If you’ve never gone swing dancing before or just want a little refresher, this lesson is made just for you! We’ll teach you the basic step of 6-count Swing and a few fun moves to get you out on the dance floor and having a great time.
Don’t worry if you have two left feet. Our instructors make it easy to learn, and most importantly, they make it fun! You don’t need to worry about bringing a partner either, we’ll be rotating partners in class.
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