May 31, 2025
Beginner Studio (Downstairs Triangle Dance Studios)
10:30-12:30 - Intro to Swing Outs (Mattie & Dee)
Come learn the move that made Lindy Hop a global phenomenon! We’ll cover all the basics of swing outs, including eight count rhythm, connection, and posture. We’ll learn how to move together and connect the rhythm to the music and our partner as well as some fun ways to start and transition with swing outs!
12:30-1:30 - BYO-Lunch Break (Lindy Hop Videos & Q&A)
1:30-3:30 - Technique and Fun in Swing Outs (Jackie & Joel)
Now that you have the basic rhythm & shape of Lindy Hop, we will explore various Fun Figures you can create using the connection at various moments in the Swingout.
Intermediate/Advanced Studio (Upstairs Triangle Dance Studios)
10:30-12:30 - California Routine (Jackie & Joel)
The California Routine is Lindy Hop's most famous partnered routine & should be know by every Lindy Hopper! It was choreographed by Frankie Manning in 1941 for a movie called Hellzapoppin' - part of a larger sequence in which individual couples had spotlights. It has been performed across the globe and can often be seen at the end of any Lindy Hop Couples competition at the start of an “All Skate” at the end. It is highly encouraged that you are solid on Lindy Hop, 6-count, and Lindy Charleston to get the most out of this offering.
12:30-1:30 - BYO-Lunch Break (Lindy Hop Vides & Q&A see above)
1:30-3:30 - Rhythm Play and Variations in Swing Outs (Mattie & Dee)
Want to do something new with your swing out? We have you covered! We will explore ways to play with the swing out including rhythmic emphasis, alternate rhythms, and how that spreads into partnership and movement. We’ll also include some fun variations on swingouts that you can break out for new ways to explore the music and the dance.
8:00-11:00 - Dance Party with the Mint Julep Jazz Band!
Join us at the Carrboro Century Center for the Mint Julep Jazz Band!
Locations: Triangle Dance Studios Carrboro Century Center
All skill levels - no experience or partner necessary.
TSDS is your destination for community, connection, and a little bit of magic. We promote the joy of Swing dance and Swing music to the Triangle with fabulous events and enchanted evenings, reimagined.
All the classes plus a free admission to the Dance Party with the Mint Julep Jazz Band
Intro to Swing Outs (Mattie & Dee) Get ready for the big Flying Home! We’ll cover all the basics of swing outs, including eight count rhythm, connection, and posture. We’ll learn how to move together and connect the rhythm to the music and our partner as well as some fun ways to start and transition with swing outs!
Want to do something new with your swing out? We have you covered! We will explore ways to play with the swing out including rhythmic emphasis, alternate rhythms, and how that spreads into partnership and movement. We’ll also include some fun variations on swing outs that you can break out for new ways to explore the music and the dance.
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