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

  • – Beginners Lindy Hop
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Venues

St Columba Church Hall
Chantry Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DD

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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 Chloe and Martyn 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 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: St Columba Church Hall in Moseley, Chantry Road, B13 8DD.

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 


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