In this 8-hour Course, we want students to understand the Charleston and be able to incorporate it into their social dance. Throughout the course, we'll also be working with key concepts about musicality, helping you not just to dance the steps, but to connect them to the rhythm and mood of the music.
Fear no more of the faster songs! Join our Charleston Basics course and learn the fun, energetic footwork of the 30s Charleston. With expert instruction and upbeat music, you'll master the basic steps and moves of Charleston, be ready to kick up your heels, and have a blast!
About the Dance
Lindy hop is a social dance (meaning we improvise the next steps as we go with the music) and therefore we need both leaders and followers in the class.
Both roles are equally fun: Leaders are in charge of deciding the next steps. If you instead prefer to listen to the suggested moves and add on to them, you can be a follower.
Prerequisites
- ✓Completed FundamentalsCourse
Prerequisites are a guide to ensure familiarty with concepts and techniques required to fully benefit from the class. Equivalent experience may be substituted for prerequisites requiring a specific familarity. Contact the organiser for clarifications, if in doubt.
What to wear?
Most wear casual, looser clothes, as it's easier to dance in but wear whatever you want. The room can get very hot so you may want to bring a change of top and a small towel. Slippy shoes are great, if you have some. These can be sneakers/runners or formal dance shoes. Just ensure that they don't have a lot of grip as this can lead to lack of mobility and knee strain.
Organiser
Full Swing
Full Swing organise progressive classes throughout the year, as well as holding weekly drop-in classes, social dances and attracting some wonderful guest teachers for workshops