DayHopper: Learn Lindy Hop in a day!

Name: DayHopper: Learn Lindy Hop in a day!
Start: 2025-02-15T14:00:00+00:00
Location: St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DD Birmingham, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm

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Location

St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DD Birmingham, United Kingdom | Birmingham, EN

Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses?
Sign up to our popular DayHopper where our friendly teachers Sophie and Jack will talk you through the basics!
When: Saturday 15th February
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: St Columba Hall in Moseley, Chantry Road, B13 8DD
Event: Daytime workshop to learn the technique and different steps of Lindy Hop to give you a good sense of what the dance is all about.
Level: This day workshop is ideal for people who have never danced before or have never danced swing dancing before, but it’s also suitable for Level 1 students who feel like they want to progress faster.
Why attend: Our friendly and knowledgable teachers will guide you through the different aspects of Lindy Hop. This is the perfect opportunity to try out authentic swing dance in an exciting workshop, which is a good mix of fun, accessible teaching, and the opportunity to challenge yourself.
The Swing Era is a Swing Dance school based in Moseley. We run our DayHopper classes (and our regular 6 week Lindy Hop courses) in the beautiful St Columba Church right in the heart of Moseley Village. In this bohemian neighbourhood, you'll find plenty of coffee shops, bars and cafes to re-fuel after an afternoon of dancing!
Important information:
Tickets:
Individual tickets - £25
Couple tickets (balanced couple of one Follow, one Lead) - £40
As Lindy Hop is a social dance, we will rotate partners throughout the class!
What to Bring Ideas: Dance shoes or flat shoes for wooden floor, water, snacks, comfortable clothes, change of clothes, deodorant, towel.
What the Workshop Includes:
This class is perfect for beginners. You'll learn three short Lindy Hop classes including 8 count Lindy steps, 6 count Lindy steps and the Charleston.
Breaks in between classes to rest or practice what you've learnt
What is Swing Dancing and Jazz?
All swing dance styles are jazz dances and ‘swing’ referred to the style of Jazz music called Swing music. At The Swing Era we mainly dance Lindy Hop, which is one of the four swing dances (Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Charleston). You can find out more on our website.