LINDY HOP

* BEGINNER (BEG)

This course is designed for complete beginners who have no or minimal experience with swing. In the course of the semester you will learn some basic steps (6-count, 8-count and charleston), classic figures and the basics of musicality (or playing with music).
After the first lesson you will be able to dance with anyone, not only in the class, but also in the ballroom. 😉

* BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE (B/I)

The course is designed for those who have danced with us for at least 1 semester, but also for those who started earlier and feel that they would not “keep up” in the INTERMEDIATE level, or need more thorough practice of the material discussed, especially the Swing out. In the Lindy Hop B/I course, we’ll delve more into the ins and outs of couple dancing, working on figures and elements such as the swing out, basic six-count, triple step and flying charleston, which you should already know a bit about, but it’s okay if you don’t know them perfectly yet. We’ll also talk about what musicality is and how you can use it.

* INTERMEDIATE (INT)

The course is for those who have danced with us for at least 1-1,5 years (2 semesters of the BEGINNER course or the BEG/INT course). So those who have done 6-count, 8-count and triple step should be a given for you. You should know how to swing out, basic turns (inside, outside, tuck turn) and flying charleston. Don’t be afraid to take this Lindy Hop course more than once.

* INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (I/A)

We expect at least 2-2.5 years of dance experience. This course is still in the format you are used to from the lower levels. However, we put more emphasis on technique, with more complex figures you will develop the skills you have acquired so far and we will work with contrasts in dance (relaxation, strengthening, acceleration, deceleration). The goal is to maintain fluidity in the dance and smoothly transition from dynamic to relaxed figures. We expect students at this level to have a deeper interest in Lindy Hop and swing culture, so we will stick to mastering the material covered in class.

* ADVANCED (ADV)

We assume that you have at least 4 years of lessons under your belt, that you have mastered the material of all previous courses without any problems and that you want to take up Lindy Hop more thoroughly. Emphasis is placed on lead and follow as well as the ability to improvise while dancing. During the class we will also touch on the basics of music theory essential to understanding swing music. Students are encouraged to create their own style of dance that they feel comfortable with.

You have to pass AUDITION (Thursday 26.6. at 7 pm in Swingovňa). If you wish to join this course in term time, please contact the tutors directly.

* 60+

This level is for those who prefer the joy of dancing to the complexity of the figures and for those who prefer a slower pace of dancing and teaching.
In the lessons you will learn the basics of Lindy-Hop in the simplest form so that you can dance together on the swing dance floor without any problems. A substantial part of the course is devoted to lead & follow, so that you can dance both roles and work well together. Couples and singles are welcome on the courses.

Attention! Of course, active seniors can apply for any course with us! Age is not a “box”! Courses 60+ were created at the request of our older “students”, for whom the pace in regular courses was just too much, but they wanted to pursue their love, i.e. dance, anyway.