DayHopper: Learn to Lindy Hop in a Day

DayHopper: Learn to Lindy Hop in a Day

Event Information

Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses? Three short Lindy Hop classes including 8 count Lindy steps, 6 count Lindy steps and the Charleston.

Schedule

  • –
View full schedule

Venues

The Dormer Centre
Dormer Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AA

Share

  • Share on WhatsApp

Description

Always fancied trying Lindy Hop, but never had the time to go to any weekly classes or 6 week courses? Really want to get stuck in and get a good sense of what swing dancing is all about? Sign up to our popular DayHopper where our friendly teachers will talk you through the basics!

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 new students who feel like they want to progress faster.

Why attend: Our friendly and knowledgable teachers, Eli and Suky 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.

Venue: The Dormer Centre (St Peter's Church Hall), 3B Dormer pLace Lemington Spa CV32 5AA

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! 

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: 

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 


You may also like

Join our teachers and start off your journey into Lindy Hop with a solid foundation. Learning how to Lead or Follow, we'll teach all of the basic, core skills and help you to dance with confidence.

Thu, 15 Oct 19:00 BST
The Swing Era
The Dark Horse
Lindy Hop

You will need to have completed at least 2 rounds of the 6 week Fundamentals course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.

Thu, 15 Oct 19:00 BST
The Swing Era
St Columba Church Hall
Lindy Hop

You will need to have completed at least 3 rounds of the 6 week Improvers course to join this group where the teachers will continue building your repertoire, skills and confidence on the dance floor.

Thu, 15 Oct 20:00 BST
The Swing Era
St Columba Church Hall
Lindy Hop

Join The Swing Era's annual Halloween swing dance for a spooky night of costumes, social dancing, a beginner taster lesson, great music and prizes. Costumes encouraged, all welcome—come solo or with friends for a frightfully fun evening!

Sat, 31 Oct 19:00 GMT
The Swing Era
The Moseley Hive
Lindy Hop